Well hello my little ladybugs:) (Nicki Minaj on American Idol) I am 2 years into my life changing plan, that for the most part, has been amazingly easy to live with. I fall, get up, fall, get up, "etc. etc. etc". (The King and I) But here I am, still blogging, still feeling in good, and most importantly, still keeping most of the weight off!
So I started at 165.4 lbs on March 7, 2011 and today I weigh 138.3.....yes, I "fell" again! I love me some carbs!!!! After my flu I got back to 135, but I have eaten myself well for the last few weeks;) What is funny about my weight now is that for YEARS, I would have given my eye teeth to be in the 130's. So what's good enough? Well it isn't my weight really, it's my waist measurement. This 3-5 lbs, since I am only 5'3" is almost a full size in clothes because it goes right to my waist line. That's how I know the BELLY FAT CURE works....when I gain by eating bad, I gain in my tummy! And then it makes my pants too tight and my fat roll comes back in force....UGH!!!
I am happy to say that I did go back to Zumba Monday and today. I feel GOOD about that. If I can whittle the inch on my waist away with exercise, I would be happy.
Here's some things I have learned:
You can never go back to eating the way you used to....(Rosalie Haggins)
Calories do matter for me. When I eat too many, I gain, no matter how "clean" I am eating.
I don't snack and that saves me 100's of calories a day, I eat 3 good meals and if I eat a treat, it is with my last meal or within a 1/2 hour.
I rarely, very rarely eat past 7 (Rosalie)
I eat a LOT of eggs. Poached, scrambled and mostly with bacon
I LOVE bacon~
I eat Spinach, that's a HUGE change for me since I managed to avoid it my first 54 years!
I could not live with wheat bread and I am back to the bad white stuff:(
I do eat potatoes, they don't seem to ruin me.
I do eat more fruit now that I am basically at goal than I did when I started.
I rarely and I mean RARELY cave and eat a sugar treat. I have no desire. I have given myself permission when I am on vacation or if it is a lemon bar or coffee cake. Seriously in social situations, how often are those offered?
I eat my favorite foods, just less!
When I eat a burger I only eat 1 side of the bun.
When I eat pizza, I pile all the toppings on 2 slices.
There are a million changes I have made, all for the better! My health is great, and I am very excited to share something amazing! I have been on anti depressants of some sort for over 25 years and I have weened myself off and now I only take my thyroid med and blood pressure med. HOW FREAKING EXCITING IS THAT? I do not think they are bad for you, I needed them....BELIEVE me when I say that, but I knew that my life has changed a lot and I wanted to try without. I will go back on them if the darkness reappears.
So my greatest wish is for us to all stay buddies, and our lives to continue to be focused on staying healthy:)
Blessings and Happy Scales....
Congrats on 2 yrs keeping the wt off too! Amazing! You are at my goal at. I keep going off plan because it doesn't feel like a diet so I give up. How foolish is that!? Have 25 to lose. Your blog inspires me and I keep coming back. Hope one day I will stick w this! Crazy the mind games we play.
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DeleteI'm also same height as u so I understand even 3 lbs and u feel it! Question, how long til your sugar cravings were less?
DeleteHonestly I think that the sugar detox has to be for at least 2-3 weeks before you get past the cravings. I also don't think you can really get past them until you totally give them up, meaning no treats, even good treats during that time. You don't lose your taste for treats if you never stop eating them. In my humble opinion. When you get to a point where they don't call your name, you can add them back a small amount at a time? I didn't eat them at all for a very long time and I never, even to this day, have acquired a taste for dark chocolate.
DeleteAnd thank you:) I know you can do it and I would love to help!!!
DeleteYay for you Kay (my little ladybug)! I think Nikki's getting a bit annoying - do you think so? She's been a bit more in check tonight then other nights. Anyway...thanks for sharing your tips and continuing to blog. I enjoy reading all the blogs.
ReplyDeleteShe is definitely annoying at times, but I have to say she has grown on me. I wasn't going to watch because I thought she was so trashy! I don't have many favorites yet but I love Kree!!!
DeleteI can't say enough how proud I am of you. I remember when you started and some things were a bit difficult for you, but you never quit which is what I always say.
ReplyDeleteI know how it freaks us out when our weight goes up 3 lbs. We just need to breathe and keep eating good and it will come back off.
You look amazing and are a great example of eating this way is a great lifestyle.
BIG FAT HUG for ya. :-)
Happy anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo years of healthy eating is really something to celebrate!! I think about that sometimes when the weight is not falling off. All that bad stuff we were eating for SO long. Knowing what we know now, I wonder how we did it? Getting off you Meds is HUGE! I'm so happy for you! The other plus is that Rosalie is right, you DO look amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing my little ladybug!! I have to admit, I am enjoying here comments much more than I thought i would. Good job and great post today. I am diligetly recording in myfitnesspal and it is really helping me. I am tracking the sugar carbs, but just keeping a close eye on th calories too. Having knee surgery/arthrscopy on Monday for my torn meniscus. Hope I'll be back o exercising again soon. Hugs from me to you!! XO
ReplyDeleteWow, sorry about all the typos/mispellings. I really must proofread before I hit publish!
DeleteYahoo for you and your two years, Kay! You have done so well, and I love your list of things. It's so good! I hate how big those 3-5 pounds are at this size (you know I'm same height as you too.) ugh.
ReplyDeleteYou're such an inspiration to me Kay because you always keep it real. You have figured out how to eat the BFC way with modifications that work for your lifestyle and I love that you share that with us. I agree about the potatoes - they just don't effect me weightwise. I love me a good baked potatoe with chives, cheese and chili. We're having a blizzard today... maybe I'll go bake me some potato skins - YUM! :)' I'm 5'4" and dream about getting into the 130's. Have been exercising for the past 7 weeks and have been watching my sugar intake so hopefully, I'll be there by the summer. Thanks for sharing - your posts always make me happy my friend!!! XOXO Kim
ReplyDeleteIt is so inspirational to read your post. It's good to see that you can keep eating real foods and still lose. You've done so great! And wouldn't it be boring if you never had to try to keep it off. Just lookin on the bright side. :)
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