Inches, not lbs.

It's been a whole month since I've had time to check in here and write a few words.  Oh, don't worry, this goal hasn't been far from my mind, I just haven't had time to sit down and blog about it. 

I am happy to report.........  {drum roll} .........  that I am still down the original 5 lbs. and that my PANTS ARE FALLING DOWN!  So while I haven't had time to check the inches against my initial measurements either, something's going in the right direction.  Of course that means I have to go purchase new capri pants because the "sight from behind" is probably not conducive to the new work environemtn.  Yeah, that.

I have been at the new job going on five weeks now.  Summer hours have begun and I think that I can finally get into some kind of workout routine after Memorial Day.  My goal of 20 by my birthday might still be a possibility if I can buckle-down and focus!

My next challenge:  bike to work!

progress

I remember now how much fun {not} the Atkins diet is...  boring, high fat, no carb diet.  However, the amazing results it provides for me are worth it every time.  I know it's mostly water weight, believe me, I know.  It cures me from my sweet cravings though and that's all that matters.  I'm down a few pounds in a week and it feels incredible.  Just enough to kick-start me back into where I need to be!

I have cheated a few times since starting a week ago and still saw a loss.  My pants are a little looser and the bloating is gone. 

It's good.  All good.  12 pounds to go!

Back on Track

I started the Atkins diet again this week.  I haven't done it in 10 years.  Believe it or not, it was the only thing that worked for me back then and I'm starting to feel/see the success once again, even three days into it.

I am a sugar addict.  Not necessarily a carb-lover (cured myself of almost all pasta during my first go'round with Atkins).  However, put a pastry in front of me, or a box of candy - and I'm ALL in. 

Kick-starting my metabolism with Atkins is the ONLY way I know how to stave off those cravings and find my willpower again.

Happy to report, it's working!!  Even with all of the stress in my life right now (in the middle of changing companies), I am determined.  And yes, I do see the irony in the fact that I'm going from a med-tech company to the food industry, believe me.  More temptation awaits!

No time like the present to stay motivated!

3500 calories = 1 pound of fat

Whooops!

Someone pushed me over. The wagon tipped.
  I've fallen and I can't get up.

ok, ok.
no more excuses.

So, I've started over today.
Easter behind us, even with the temptation in the house.

I vow to make big changes in the next two weeks.  Five pounds WLL be gone.

Day 14

Stressful week = eating.
Not making the right choices this week.
I'm on my fourth computer and stressed.
Yes, I am an emotional eater.

I didn't start Jillian yet.
I tell myself I'll start next week.
Must not procrastinate any longer.
12 weeks until the kids are out of school.

I want to LOOK better.
I want to FEEL better.

8 days until I get some time off from work.

I can do this.

Day 13

Yoga at work today. Makes me happy, makes me sore. The scale is not moving, but my muscles are aching. S urely something is going right!

Day 12

It's been a slow start to the week. I've not eaten as well as I could over the weekend and have lost motivation.

Need to keep on, keepin' on.