she drives me crazy

kermit, my clock is ticking!

I can't get any rest

People say I'm obsessed

(Well, now that you mention it...)

It's been awhile since I've blogged about fasting and weight-loss results.

The picture with my finger on my chin is me "before."

The pictures with my mouth hanging open is from about 2 days ago when I blogged all night, and just happened to look up as the clock struck 3 am.!

For about 2 weeks now, I have maintained a 1000 calorie deficit.

It's been just too hot to cook. I still use the rebounder, and walk a little.

Most days, I eat a small meal and maybe a snack. And/or protein mix.

I eat when I am hungry, smaller portions. I am actually just now coming out of a 8 week stall! That's EIGHT WEEKS! I kid you not. Thank you very much!

I have also lost an 1/2 inch from my left forearm. That is the only place I consistently take my measurements. There's no cheating when you take it there. But my clothes tell the real story. No need for scales and tape measures, when your whole body weighs in "nay" or "YAY!"

I made only one single change, and my two-month plateau was broken overnight.

I switched from brown, caramel flavored diet drinks, to Diet Mountain Dew. One per day. So it wasn't the caffeine, or the artificial sweetener. Or any other anecdotal thing in The Universe. Some might speculate, but I think it was just ....

...It's just a phenomenon of LoCarbing -

or

lose it, without "losing it!" 35 pounds in 17 weeks is about 2 pounds a week, averaged.

Which I never got to post! Until now!

getting started

Hey, LowCarb People!

I've been reading your blogs, and learning tons (thank you very much)!

Now I wish to contribute to our growing community of LowCarb bloggers.

However, like anything else worthwhile, it takes a little while.

Like weight loss, for example. It is taking me a very long while to make any progress at all.

No, I don't eat too many carbs -- I don't eat any!

No, I don't eat too many calories -- I measure, weigh, & document every single thing!

No, not too FEW calories -- (altho that makes no sense at all, actually)

No artificial sweeteners, no coffee, no medications.

Yes supplements, yes water, yes exercise.

Yes also support, happy motivation, realistic expectations, and peace and love!

No sleep-eating, yes quality sleep and room-darkening shades!

I'm "only" 48 but I am active.

There are so many contradicting ideas and opinions out there. If you step back and observe some of these low-carb bulletin boards, it can seem like total chaos. Who could believe such nonsense and yet be so smart? So misguided, so passionate.

Elsewhere, there are people who have real insight, even wisdom. Not just about eating carbs, but about "real life" things. People who encourage others and share in an refreshing, honest way.

Starting Atkins / low carb was NOT a weight loss diet for me , it was a lifestyle change. Well, not JUST a weight loss diet.

Still, it would be nice to see a little progess toward my "predetermined, worthwhile goals"!!