Test of strength

So, I went to Maw-maw's (Horsley's) house today, being a Sunday tradition in Joe's family. Aunt Diane, Nikki, Maw, Paw, all us Phillips, Eddie, Lee, Shelby and Aunt Ninny (?) were there. Uncle Ray and Aunt Ruth showed up later.

Anyways, being on this "diet" "lifestyle" whatever you wanna call it, Atkin's thingy, I have to watch what I eat, steering clear of the carbs. Well, today was a test of my will power. There were mashed potatoes, butter beans, cornbread, and all sorts of yummies (thank goodness no one made mac n cheese!) and I didn't eat any of it.

I had 2 pieces of bologna w/ mustard, a cup of turnip greens and 2 devilled eggs. Oh and a diet Pepsi that Nikki bought me. I also bought some sugar free candy at the store, some chocolate-wanna-be, and had two pieces so I could fool myself into thinking that I was having a real treat.

I got home at 5:30, curious to know if my efforts helped to keep me in ketosis, and Hallelujah, I still am. I even made sweet tea and didn't fix myself a glass. I did have one cup of coffee with artificial sweetener and powdered creamer (lowest carb I could find) and am currently typing this from the ceiling since I haven't had coffee in over a week.

I'm not working out tonight. The Academy Awards (aka The Oscar's) are coming on tonight, right after the Barbara Walters' special where she makes the actors all cry. I'll be a couch potato for that entire running.

I've found out a psychological thingy going on in my head... If I work-out in the morning, I do really well on my diet because I don't want to sabotage my efforts put in that day. If I wait till night to do them, I allow myself a little cheat room for the day (not good), but I do work off the extra calories/carbs by monitoring my calories burned. http://www.fitday.com/ I use fitday.com to keep record of what I eat, what I burn, and my weight. It helps me keep tabs, kind of like a checkbook register.

Also, I eat out of boredom, though I think that was discovered long ago. When I'm not at home, I don't go digging through other's cabinets for something to stuff in my gut. When I'm at home, I do it because I don't have anything better to do and no one will fuss at me for doing it. I need to get out more.

I lost another pound today. I've set up mini-goals for myself, essentially 2 pounds a week. I'm a little ahead of schedule, but that's a good thing because I'm sure to plateau at some point. My first goal is to be at 179 pounds by March 6, and as of today, February 22, I'm at 181 pounds. My next goal is 175 pounds by March 20, which I hope to make so I feel fabulous when I go to the Celtic Woman concert with Mama Dee, on the 24 of March, I believe.

I'm outta here... my fake chocolate melted and I put it in the fridge so I could have a piece. I'm going to check it now.

Holllllllaaaaaaaaaaa!

Peace

Atkin's blah blah blog

As of February 17th, I am back on Atkin's. Okay, so I pigged out the morning of the 18th, but by noon that day, guilt set in and I told myself I was only cheating me. I got to the point where I could eat everything in the house, and I think I tried to do just that. Atkin's helps me to have control.

I've lost 4lbs since beginning and I don't care if it's water weight or if it's muscle, dammit, I lost weight. That's all the motivation I need to continue.

I joined an Atkin's bulletin board. There are some wonderful folks on there and they are very supportive. Well, I got into "ketosis" (whoohoo) by the end of the second day, and today, being my 3rd day, I'm into large ketosis. (which means my body is using fat for energy instead of sugar)

I drink at least 2 quarts of water a day, (so I'm not dehydrated) but I have to say that the CITY OF HOGANSVILLE TAP WATER SUCKS! I'm out of well water from Mama Dee's house and I need a refill something fierce!

I started cooking with coconut oil yesterday, after reading up on its many wonderful benefits (including and increase in ketone release). Now, I have no appetite. How nice is that?? I think a lot of my eating is due to boredom. As if I have nothing else to do in this house of many children!!

I noticed that my laundry seemed to diminish quite a bit once I got my energy back (not because it vanished, but because my lazy ass actually did it).

Mama Dee got me a membership to Atlanta Fitness, which has to be the nicest gym I've ever seen in person! It's a short hike up there, but worth it. Natalie cried the other day and cut my workout short, making me wonder if she was having a bad day or if this is a glimpse of what's to come. I truly hope she cooperates so I can get my groove on!!
I'm very excited because I sold my 1984 Red (and pink) GMC Rally Van (the beast) yesterday and on Monday I'm going to buy a 2001 Pontiac Montana (the Mommy-mobile) from Granny. I've always loved that van, especially since I took one just like it to Disney World back in 2004. We borrowed Miss Jean's van to go and I was hesitant to take it back. I offered two of my children for it, but no final deal was made. (j/k)

Zachary, Kyle and Evan are excited, too. How do I know? Well, Kyle asked me if he could be a car rider and have me pick him up from school in the new van. Zachary told me to make sure that I push the button to make the automatic door open by itself when I pick him up in it. Evan, well, he kept calling the old van a "STUPID" van and he keeps asking where our new van is.

Time for me to get off of the computer now, there's work to be done in this house (always!!!). :)

Peace