DAY 21!

DAY 21:

 

 

So, today marks day 21 of my new lifestyle. Time is really starting to fly by!

 

As of today, I have lost 18.6lbs. WOOHOO!!

 

A lot of people have been asking what I have been doing. So here it is:

 

 

Breakfast: EAS AdvantEDGE protein shake (Carb Control)

 

Lunch: homemade low carb lunch. usually something like a homemade turkey burger or homemade chicken salad on a high fiber low carb wheat tortilla. I normally have a sugar free jello snack or a 2/3 cup serving of cottage cheese.

 

Dinner: EAS shake again. (usually a different flavor from breakfast)

 

In between meals, if I get hungry I will snack on string cheese or almonds. It really is amazing the things you can find that are low carb. It just takes time and research. I make out a rough draft of things I want to pick up at the store before I go, and then I take my time reading the back of labels.

 

Its all about Net Carbs. Net Carb= Total Carb-(minus)Dietary Fiber. Also, I had forgotten that you need to take a multi-vitamin. And let me warn you ahead of time... EAT before you take it! If not, you may feel quite nauseous.

 

I have tried and tried and tried almost every single diet out there. This seems to be the only thing that had worked for me. Honestly, the first few days sucked without any sodas or anything. But 3 weeks in, it has just become a part of my life. I don't have a problem saying no to friends who want to go out to eat. Most of them understand. If I know I will be going out to eat, I just switch out my lunch with a shake and save my meal for dinner. I try to get the healthiest thing on the menu. Most the time it's a steak or grilled chicken and asparagus. (or something along those lines.) And I drink WATER WATER WATER!

 

I am so thankful for one of Michael's best friends Daniel for telling me about this diet. I gave up the first time around, but this time I have stuck it out and am so happy. I am closer to my goal of 200lbs. After the wedding, I plan on continuing to lose weight and become as healthy as possible. But I plan on keeping my curves... gotta keep the hubby happy too! :)

 

Well, thank you everyone for your support and encouragement. On my days where I just want to throw in the towel, you all are always there to keep me going. Especially my love, who has decided to join this lifestyle with me! I am such a lucky girl who has a man who supports me in everything I do. And doesn't want me to go through this alone. I love you babe!

 

Til the next one... Low Carb it ya'll!

DAY 17 of Low Carb Life Style!

Day 17: Finally Sharing My Story

 

 

So, today I figured I would finally get my blog up and running. I want to share with everyone the reason behind my complete overhaul of my life! So here we go...

 

 

First of all, as quite a few of you know, I have what is called PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome. And it is a BITCH! Basically, my ovaries don't want to work like they should. Without getting into gruesome details, I just don't ovulate. With that comes other issues. My situation is very common with Type 2 diabetes. Basically, I store glucose as fat instead of burning it as energy like most other people. That is where a TON of my weight has come from.

When I went to the lady doctor the last time, I found out it would be pretty much impossible for me to ever carry a baby of my own. With that came alot of emotion. I cried pretty much the whole weekend, and then I ate and ate and ate. When Michael told me that a baby wouldn't change how he felt about me and he still wanted to marry me regardless, I realized there is so much more to life. Something just switched inside me.

 

I decided from that point, I wanted to change. As many of my friends and family know, I have yo-yo dieted for most my life. In high school, I wasn't "skinny" but I was very well proportioned. Then as I graduated and attempted college, the pounds came on. Then came the diagnosis. I've vowed to stick to dieting every single time, but I always got discouraged and gave up.

 

But this time...something has stuck. I think it's because I realized this is a lifestyle... not just a diet. I will have PCOS for the rest of my life, and therefore I will struggle with my weight. But I will not give up and I will not give in. We are getting married on October 5th of this year, and I WILL BE the beautiful bride I always dreamed I would be.

 

I started out this journey...which I'm completely embarrassed to say...at 311.2lbs. The highest I have ever weighed in at...on January 7th.

 

As of today on Day 17, I am at a loss of 15.6lbs!

 

So I will keep this blog going as long as everyone wants me to. Feel free to leave words of encouragement or ideas or anything!