FIRM This Fanny

Low Carb Adventure

169 (-1.5) Oh I am so happy to be back in the 60's. I didn't think I would have to say that but ... I am happy with what I got!

Today was good but I've been watching Food Network a lot and reading Dana Carpenter's 500 Low Carb Recipes. I decided that since I have been such a bear with my husband and daughter this week that I would make them a nice low-carb dinner. I made Noodleless Lasagna and butter cookies. They are low carb but my calories today were off the charts! I still went a bit over 21 net carbs (27 gross carbs). But I must confess that I had 2 glasses of wine tonight. I sure don't want to make that a habit but I am not doing a pure 'clean' version of induction. My goal is to watch my calories and keep my carbs under 20. I sure hope I'm not up tomorrow!

Did Ab Sculpt today. Love that workout. Ok Good Eats is on so I'm outta here for the night!

Lap Band Weight Loss

I have always been super interested in Lap Band surgery. I’ve never met anyone that has had it. I talked to a girl briefly in the line at Target who had it but no one that I know personally. If you are lucky enough to live in warm Florida near Tampa LapBand by Journeylite is a facility that performs the procedure. The Tampa weight loss facility has a bunch of info regarding the procedure (cost, health risks, etc).

Back to the Firm

Wednesday

170.5 (-.5) Ugh still in the 70's. It is so super depressing re-losing weight that I have already lost before. Although I weigh more now than I have in years so it is very important to get rid of it. This has been a somewhat sucky year so I guess I should count my blessings it isn't worse than it is. I looked up my weight from this time last year and I was 10 lbs lighter!

It was way too cold to go outside today for a walk. My sister Kelley is focusing on weights during the winter months so after some soul searching I've decided to give The Firm another shot. I tend to lose my motivation with the Firm but that might be because I am doing it like I've been doing it without a break. It's been months since I did the Firm regularly so I am going to do the beginner parts until I get my strength and stamina back up. The cardio just about kills me know. Leg press is the worst - I just about die during that section. I did CAWT (Complete Aerobic and Weight Training) today. I am seriously considering getting the TransFIRMation system - some new workouts are always good for some much needed motivation. The Firm isn't as much fun as walking (probably because it's a lot harder). I am going to try my hardest to stay motivated and do it 5 days per week. The results are great with the Firm so I really need to stick with it.

The diet is going ok. I did the ketostix today and I am in the small/moderate range. I went about 5 carbs over yesterday by accident. Too many veggies actually. That is strange for me. I really would love a cocktail but I know I can't. Friday I might have a vodka or glass of wine. No bodeans (Twisted Tea) is the plan. I've been having a sugarfree Redbull during my 'cocktail hour' and thats ok. Not the same as a drink but it will do.

Tuesday:

B: scrambled egg (1) with cheese, salsa, sour cream

L: tomato and mozzarella drizzled olive oil and broiled (yummy!)

D: turkey, gravy, faux mashed potatoes, green beans

S: red bull, sf jello and cool whip

A: none

Induction Continues

Tuesdays Stats:

Daily Weight: 174/171/160
Gain / Loss: -1/-3
Workout: Walked 45 mins
Calories & Carbs Yesterday: 840 CALORIES / 16 CARBS (Monday)

Monday was a good day. No cheats but I am grouchy as all hell!! It is sort of depressing to re-lose weight you have gained back. I sometimes feel that I shouldn't be happy with the loss since I've already lost this weight before. It's not like I'm going into unchartered territories if you know what I mean.

Atkins Induction

Daily Weight: 170/172/160
Gain / Loss: HA
Workout: WEIGHTS
Calories & Carbs Yesterday: 820 CALORIES / 16 CARBS

Monday: Day 2 Induction

Scale shock. I finally got on the scale yesterday and was shocked! I was 174 lbs. This is the highest weight I have been in years! To make things even more depressing I went back and looked at my weight from last year and I was 161 the Monday after Thanksgiving last year! 13 lbs I've gained since last year. Stupid .. stupid that I have let myself fall off track.

I decided to do Atkins Induction by the book for 2 weeks. We are taking our daughter away for her birthday the weekend of 12/7 and I would like to be down 10 lbs - to be 160. I think I can do it if I stay the course. No drinking or eating carbs. Friday night will be hard to not have any cocktails but I'm trying not to think about it.

It was raining today so I couldn't go out for a walk. I just can't get into doing Firm workouts lately. I love getting outside and feel so much better afterwards. I am doing weights 4 days a week and core (Cathe) workout 2 days per week. That is the plan.

I feel like crap today. Tired, headache - I just want to lay on the couch all day! Atkins flu I guess. Hopefully by Wednesday or Thursday I'll feel great and get that energy boost and lose the appetite.

I find lunch the hardest meal to do with Atkins. I think today I'm going to have mozzarella and tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and basil. Yummy!

Pregnant, Nursing and Sexy

I was out this morning getting my nails done – it was crazy out there today too. I guess the day before Thanksgiving isn’t the best day to run errands. Anyway, while I was getting my nails done there was this older lady getting a pedicure. She would not stop talking – and she talked very loudly!

One of the girls that works in the salon is pregnant – about 5 months, give or take. The pedicure lady (I’ll call her Crazy Lady) was asking this woman how come she didn’t have maternity clothes yet. That took some nerve considering the woman had on a real cute fitted pregnancy top. Crazy Lady went on to say that “women today don’t buy maternity clothes”. For some reason she thinks that a pregnant woman can wear normal fitted tops. My sister just had a baby in September and even though her tops were fitted they had to be maternity or she couldn’t fit into them. Crazy Lady couldn’t handle the fact that today women have cute clothes choices when pregnant and they aren’t forced to wear huge sacks anymore. Crazy Lady just didn’t get it.

It is possible to be pregnant or nursing and have hip clothes. Today’s nursing bras allow women to breast-feed indiscreetly and comfortably. Fashion for pregnant and nursing women has come so far – even since I had my daughter 10 years ago. It is a much needed improvement, irregardless of Crazy Lady’s opinion.

I actually think the fitted tops look much better on pregnant women vs. the huge baggy shirts that make you look like a tent. My sister is still nursing and she has found some adorable outfits and undergarments to accommodate her ample chest. There is even lingerie available for pregnant mothers. I think this is so fantastic because I know it’s hard not to feel like a beached whale while pregnant (at least I did!).

Been Bad

I haven't even wanted to post because I have been so bad since Friday. It's been rainy here so hard to go for a walk and I've craved junk food carbs like nobodies business. The good thing is that I have made another plan but this time I'm doing it by the book. I have decided to do Atkins Induction 'by the book' - I have always made tweaks. I'm going to start on Sunday. All induction rules followed - even no alcohol. I have no problem not drinking at night as long as I can have junk food. I am someone who needs a reward at the end of the day. I guess I'll have to find a low-carb one and go into hiding.

Unused Sparring Gear

Speaking of the treadmill – when I woke up in the middle of the night last night and not able to go back to sleep all I could think about was whether I should get a treadmill or not and should I wait until Christmas or just get it now?? My birthday is 12/27 so I thought I would use money from my birthday to contribute also.

One problem is that my husband is giving me a hard time about buying a treadmill - he says he won't use it and that I should wait until Christmas. I'm like a little kid - I don't want to wait! The most frustrating part is that my husband buys exercise equipment whenever he wants and I don’t give him a problem about it. Over the years he has bought a ton of martial arts sparring gear and rarely uses it now-a-days. At least I use my equipment. Maybe if I pout a bit more he won’t give me such a hard time!

Thursday Update

Daily Weight: 170/169.5/155
Gain / Loss: 0/-.5
Workout: NONE
Calories & Carbs Yesterday: DIDN'T TRACK BUT LISTED BELOW

So I was a bit bummed when I was the same weight today. It's hard to keep going and being good when the scale doesn't budge. I actually used my ketostix today and I was moderate - that gives me hope that I'll have a whoosh soon. I've been doing well with eating low carb and my hunger is starting to go away.

I slept horrible last night. I woke up at 1:30am and couldn't go back asleep until almost 4am. I just can't get up and workout when I am tired. Yet another excuse. I really want the treadmill but my husband tells me that I should wait until Christmas because I'll be disappointed on Christmas day. That happened last year when I got my laptop early because it was on sale. But I would like to start working out on a treadmill and doing Body for Life or the Firm for weights. Hum .. I can't decide!

Yesterday I had ...

B: 2 hard boiled eggs, 1 slice whole wheat toast (12 noon)

D: ground turkey with tomato sauce (6p)

S: (8p) bowl of shelled peanuts -- oops!! Maybe that caused me to be the same

A: Few vodkas

Holiday Desserts

I just can’t believe that next week is Thanksgiving already! This year sure has flown by – with many, many ups and downs! The holidays and summer time are my hardest times with keeping to my eating plan. Holiday dinners, cocktails, desserts – you get the picture! It sure is hard to maintain my weight, much less lose.

I think exercise is key during this time. Exercising allows you to eat your favorite Christmas Pudding without it showing up on your hips and thighs. But then the problem with exercising more is the time factor. Christmas is such a crazy busy time it is hard to find fit a workout in. But I always feel better after holiday dinners and parties if I workout beforehand. The hardest part of working out is putting your shoes on!