First entry, definitely not the last
So... it's another diet blog. :) I'm sure that if you're reading this and not a friend of mine, you've been looking for inspiration or just for other folks who are trying to lose weight, either for health or aesthetics. So if that's you, welcome to my blog!
I'm not the world's best writer, and I tend to ramble on from time to time. (I can hear my friends snorting in the background now! Hush! You'll scare off the new folks!) Ahem. Anyhow...
This journal will basically be where I dump my info, emotional stuff, pics of my shrinkage, etc. I plan to post recipes, pictures, product reviews, websites I find inspiring or helpful, and anything else I can find that will help me emotionally or physically through this diet. :)
Here's the skinny: (haha!)
I am doing the Atkins diet. Yes, it is with my doctor's knowledge, approval, and encouragement. She wants the weight off and healthier numbers, and since Atkins has worked for me before, she's willing to let me go for it as long as my blood work stays within healthy limits. I am also exercising. My husband, Sal, and I got memberships to a wonderful gym, Planet Fitness, during a membership special. It's perfect for us... inexpensive, close to the college we're going to at the moment, and no long-term contract. We can quit when we're ready to move to the mountains for Western.
More information is that we are currently going to a community college, but have decided to sell our home and move on-campus to Western Carolina University. Aside from the weight loss, I am working out to build my endurance and strength for attending WCU. The married-student dorm is on the highest point on campus, and is like climbing a mountain from the main campus. :P I was NOT looking forward to tryign to haul 230 pounds up that hill once or twice a day, and I know from going to school on a much smaller campus that such a trek every day would kill me quickly. LOL
Now, I could take the easy way out and plan my schedule around the Cat Tran... the van system that the school provides. BUT this is the perfect opportunity to actually take control of my weight, my diet, and my life, to get into shape and actually become a healthy version of ME! :)
So the goal is to lose about 80-90 pounds. So far, I've lost about 15, and I started my diet about a month ago.
Starting weight, March 30, 2009: 230 pounds
Weight today, April 25, 2009: 215 pounds
So far, so good. I'm doing my best to stick to the plan, not cheat, and lose this weight. but I've had one or two days when the diet flew out the window. I stalled for a few days but then started losing again, so I know that it's okay once in awhile to cut loose and enjoy a celebration when they happen. I just won't get carried away! :)
Okay, I'll shut up now... but welcome to my blog, and feel free to comment, say hi, or whatever. I'm looking for other folks who are trying to get healthy and fit and stay that way. :)
I'm not the world's best writer, and I tend to ramble on from time to time. (I can hear my friends snorting in the background now! Hush! You'll scare off the new folks!) Ahem. Anyhow...
This journal will basically be where I dump my info, emotional stuff, pics of my shrinkage, etc. I plan to post recipes, pictures, product reviews, websites I find inspiring or helpful, and anything else I can find that will help me emotionally or physically through this diet. :)
Here's the skinny: (haha!)
I am doing the Atkins diet. Yes, it is with my doctor's knowledge, approval, and encouragement. She wants the weight off and healthier numbers, and since Atkins has worked for me before, she's willing to let me go for it as long as my blood work stays within healthy limits. I am also exercising. My husband, Sal, and I got memberships to a wonderful gym, Planet Fitness, during a membership special. It's perfect for us... inexpensive, close to the college we're going to at the moment, and no long-term contract. We can quit when we're ready to move to the mountains for Western.
More information is that we are currently going to a community college, but have decided to sell our home and move on-campus to Western Carolina University. Aside from the weight loss, I am working out to build my endurance and strength for attending WCU. The married-student dorm is on the highest point on campus, and is like climbing a mountain from the main campus. :P I was NOT looking forward to tryign to haul 230 pounds up that hill once or twice a day, and I know from going to school on a much smaller campus that such a trek every day would kill me quickly. LOL
Now, I could take the easy way out and plan my schedule around the Cat Tran... the van system that the school provides. BUT this is the perfect opportunity to actually take control of my weight, my diet, and my life, to get into shape and actually become a healthy version of ME! :)
So the goal is to lose about 80-90 pounds. So far, I've lost about 15, and I started my diet about a month ago.
Starting weight, March 30, 2009: 230 pounds
Weight today, April 25, 2009: 215 pounds
So far, so good. I'm doing my best to stick to the plan, not cheat, and lose this weight. but I've had one or two days when the diet flew out the window. I stalled for a few days but then started losing again, so I know that it's okay once in awhile to cut loose and enjoy a celebration when they happen. I just won't get carried away! :)
Okay, I'll shut up now... but welcome to my blog, and feel free to comment, say hi, or whatever. I'm looking for other folks who are trying to get healthy and fit and stay that way. :)