Low-Carb Meals

Grilled chicken salad

Salad w/steak

Spinach omelette with 2 sausage patties

Sugar-free peach jello w/sliced strawberries

Rotisserie chicken and spinach

Breakfast casserole w/eggs, spinach, cheese and bacon

Chicken Quesedillas

the tortilla shells contain 5g carbs (pardon my chipped polish... LOL)

Shrimp scampi with broccoli

We Fall Down...

I’ve been a bad girl.... Last week I only exercised once and didn't quite eat the Atkins way. To make matters worse, yesterday was Love Day, so I HAD to eat chocolate, right? Am I upset about the lack of effort? Nope! In the past when I've gotten off track, it was hard to get back on because I would be so disappointed in myself. I now believe that when I don't quite do what I should, it's ok.....Not because I wanted the junk food more than I wanted to lose weight, but because I have a made up mind to lose weight this time for good. Knowing that I am not perfect and will have slips ups is all part of this journey. I am chosing to learn from my mistakes and move past them, rather than make excusues and dwell on what I could've and should've done. I hope you will do the same! : )

Last night's exercise consisted of 20 min Turbo Jam and TurboFire - Fire 55 EZ Class/Stretch. I didn't make it through the entire TurboFire workout, but my sister kept me motivated to PUSH as far as I did. After our workout, I wanted to have breakfast for dinner, so I had an omelete with spinach and cheese with 2 sausage patties, followed by an apple cider vinegar, grapefruit juice cocktail. The grapefruit juice isn't Atkins approved, but because of past success with this cocktail, I want to see if I still experience weight loss in conjunction with Atkins.

Beautiful New Blog Theme!!

I'm so excited to have my new blog design! I absolutely love it. Thanks to Jen over at Just Foolin Blog Designs for her great work! I just love how inviting and vibrant the new theme is. If you're looking for a new theme, I highly recommend her.

Atkins Approved!

(Induction friendly low-carb pizza I made January 18)

I must say that I’m loving the Atkins lifestyle change! I’ve slipped up here and there, but, for the most part I stick to the plan 90% of the time. Buuut, I’m trying to get to 100%. I don’t know how much weight I’ve shed, but I do know that it’s pounds AND inches based on how my pants are all saggy in the bootay area. My weight has fluctuated so much that I’m not 100% sure of the exact amount that I’ve lost. I’ll just wait until I’m 30 days in to confirm the numbers.

I just ordered the new book “The New Atkins for a New You” from Ebay. If there was one downfall that I want to overcome, it would be finding creative ways to cook the same foods so that they don’t bore me out. Hopefully the new book will assist me in that area. Other than that, I’m alright. I started Atkins on January 3 in the Induction phase. Because I haven’t been 100% like I should, I’ve extended the Induction phase through to February 7. At that point, I will move on to Phase 2 of Atkins. It’s my wish that I have continued success with Atkins and soon, I hope to reveal a new and better me.

Have a great weekend!

2012 Plan of Action

Things to do in 2012

New blog design – I want something that’s more personable.

Clever post topics (i.e. Moody Monday) – Sometimes I have no clue what some of my topics should be; I’ve seen other bloggers use this style and me likey!

Post more consistently – Helps me to be accountable and I love writing.

Include other categories – I have a lot going on in my life besides trying to lose weight, why not share it?

Join the YMCA – They offer a wide selection of classes AND the biggest perk? They will watch your little one while you workout for free. Another incentive, my husband’s job will pay a portion of the cost. I’m so excited! Note - Joined Thursday January 5, 2012. Everyone in our household is on the plan and it’s such an affordable price.

Modify eating habits with Atkins - The jury is still out on if it helps me to lose weight. I'm still in Phase I, which is Induction. I will say that my appetite is suppressed and my cravings have decreased.

Start using apple cider vinegar again - My mom has been consuming it and having great total body results. Reminds me of the good it did me, when I would add it to my grapefruit juice.

Game.Face.ON!!

Happy New Year!

With a New Year, comes a new attitude. I’m ready to see major loss in 2012. My long-term 2012 goal is to be out of the 200’s (YIKES!) by my wedding anniversary, October 25, 2012. My short-term goal is to lose 25 pounds by my birthday, April 2, 2012. To begin, I started the Atkins diet on Tuesday, January 3. In the past, I’ve tried lowering my calories and exercising as a weight loss method, to no avail. I’m thinking that as I get older, my body isn’t very carb friendly, so that’s why I want to give Atkins a try.

For fitness, I attempted to do Turbo Fire, but quickly had to stop. I am so NOT there right now. I will continue with Turbo Jam and start taking the classes and using the equipment at the Y until I’m ready. Hopefully I can start Turbo Fire in February.

Two is Company

My sis will be graduating from college on Saturday and then moving back home over the weekend. Go BRITT! On that note, I am for sure, SURE going to start Turbo Fire next Monday (December 12). She will be my workout partner, as she was prior to college. Years ago when we were excercising together, it was much easier for me to stay on task because we were each other's cheerleader. I'm so happy she's coming back!

Sooo I haven't exercised, exercised but I have been active. I have been super busy with my precious baby boy, winter cleaning and shopping. I even started stair climbing while I'm at work since my time is so limited when I get home.

My eating hasn't been out of control, but I can do a lot better. My pants are fitting looser in the butt area, BUT (no pun intended), for some odd reason my stomach seems like it's poking out more. I'm hoping that my eyes are playing tricks on me....Or maybe the extra water I've been drinking....Whatever the reason, it HAS to go!

I still haven't started working out in the morning prior to going to work. That's something that I KNOW has to change. If I could ACTually do it, I'd be further in this weight loss journey. I have been going to bed earlier, so that's a start in the right direction.