How in the WORLD!?!?!?!?

When I was doing the "no intentional carb" thing at the beginning of the year, it took me 48 days to lose 18 pounds and then I was constantly fluctuating up and down 4 pounds those last 3 weeks.  I have fully committed myself to the Ideal Protein diet for the last 6 days and I am so super excited to report that I have lost 14 pounds in 6 DAYS!  NOT 48 DAYS, BUT 6!!!!!

So I think I found something that has helped me get through those moments when I want to eat something that is not on my plan.  Cheese is something that is a major weakness in me.  I've got a large block of sharp cheddar that I bought right before we started this and I haven't even been able to have a slice.  Every time I open the fridge, I want to reach in and cut off a little piece.  But then I stop and think...  Given all of the indulgences I've allowed myself my ENTIRE life, I've probably got some cheese still in me that I'm burning off right now because I'm choosing not to eat it.  LOL! 

It's a mental thing...  For me it is the mental images I can create to help deter me from being overwhelmed with the extreme denial of certain foods that I love so much.  Hey...  whatever works, right?

I have to say that I feel really good.  I'm sipping on a 100 calorie peach mango shake with a packet of fruit punch crystal light mixed in.  This is my breakfast today and I'm good with it.  The hunger pangs dissipated much quicker than they did last time and when I haven't eaten in a while, I don't feel like I'm gonna die like I did the week before.  The lack of carbs has leveled off my blood sugar really quickly and I'm sure my husband was happy that it happened relatively fast.  I can be a real bitch when my blood sugar levels are out of wack.  LOL!

So, back on track...  I still want to reach my goal of Onderland by the end of the year.  Since I decided to take a 3 month hiatus, my new goal is a loss of 3 pounds a week between now and then.  Considering I just lost 14 pounds in the last 6 days, I'm hoping that 3 pounds a week won't be too tough.

I am still determined to do this...  More now than ever, I think.

Starting Fresh... AGAIN.........

After 40 something days of being carb-free, I fell off...  BAD!  But I'm back on track now.  And best of all, Brandon is getting on the wagon with me.  We are doing the Ideal Protein plan.

 This plan is similar to what our bariatric surgeons put us on, but with more structure and guidance.  I was blessed to have an overweight nutritionist who just told me what to eat and what not to eat and that visit lasted all of about 15 minutes.  Sure, they suggested a few different brands of protein supplements, but honestly all of them tasted like ass.  I've struggled ever since with finding the right guidance and the best foods for my body.  Being insulin resistant, if I want to lose weight, I need really low carb.  But trying to find low carb products that are quick and easy is soooooo hard. 

I got so burned out on veggies and protein.  I mean, what other options did I have.  Everything else just has too many carbs...

My husband's little sister works for an orthopedist who just started a side business endorsing this product for weight loss.  It is not a quick fix.  It is quality protein supplements that are specially designed to be low carb, low calorie, yet tastes good, and is easily absorbed. 

Today makes day 1.  I've clocked about 800 calories and I'm feeling pretty good.  They have a pretty strict vitamin and mineral supplement schedule too which is really needed.  I suck at remembering to take vitamins. 

I know I said I was done wasting time, but I guess I was wrong.  I wasted another 3 months making poor choices and gaining back what it took me so long to lose. 

I'm not going to beat myself up.  I'm just going to do better.  Like Yoda always says: