Change of Plans
I’ve been doing the diet outlined here for 2 weeks. I’ve seen absolutely no change in my weight at all. Actually, I’ve gained 3 pounds, which is really discouraging. I’m running at the gym every other day, I’m walking or biking the off days. I’ve even started lifting weights (lightly) too. There’s no way I’ve gained muscle exactly at the same rate I’m losing fat (if I’m losing fat). I was expecting my pants to be falling off me by now. 
So I’m changing my plan to this. Today is a down day, and I can tell already its going to hurt, alot. 20% of my normal caloric intake is about 400 calories. That’s going to be hard to do, even with the protein stuff I bought yesterday (which tastes terrible - I’m hoping some splenda will rectify that). But yeah, I ate about 1.5 hours ago and I’m already feeling my stomach going “Hey! Eat.”
Granted, I haven’t been rigorous on the “slow-carb” diet, probably eating too many veggies. But I still should’ve seen *SOME* results. But every time I weighed myself at the gym I was exactly where I started or higher. Grah. And Greg has lost 11 POUNDS these past 2 weeks. And my mom has lost who knows how many pounds these last few months. Why can’t I share in that, too?
YOUR MOM was below the BIG NUMBER for one wntire week after surgery 4/26, but now is back where she was before surgery. I haven’t found out out much the new knee weighs vs. the old, though. Still, I’m eating after 6 PM which is a big no-no. If I don’t snack at night, I really can manage the daytime food well, without really having to think about it, even.
You’re obsessing too much. That can lead to an eating disorder. Just be glad that you’re healthy, eaitng healthfully, & you have a direction in life - you’re life could be a real pit, you know. Give thans for the good things you have. L&H
Comment by Mom — June 14, 2007 @ 6:32 pm