Thursday, April 14, 2016

33 months of Low Carb Living, and the lessons learned along the way...

33 months.... as in 2 and 3/4 years!

Things I've learned I would have never believed:

By living low carb, I feel full and satisfied.
Low carb living literally made me FEEL better within a few days.
Low carb has helped my skin and hair appearance
It just was NOT that hard once I made up my mind I was determined to change and lose weight.
I look forward to my meals. Especially my morning protein shakes!
I can live without sugar. (Cokes, cookies, rice and potatoes)
I enjoy smelling things I choose not to actually eat. (and it is not that hard to pass them over)
Things you remember being THE BEST, really do not taste as good as your mind remembers them.
(i.e.: McDonalds anything, rice, potatoes, garlic bread)
I can "cheat" a little here and there and still not be affected. No more crazy 5-7# swings on the scale.
I really love roasted broccoli with butter and garlic
Low carb living is yummy, flavorful, filling and full of options
I can fit into pants smaller than I wore in high school (!)
I can fit into my tall skinny little sisters formal she wore pre pregnancy (!!)
I really am happier and able to deal with a "whole lotta life" better being in control of myself.
My kids are eating better and more diversified meals because of my new habits and cooking skills

I am still committed to my Low Carb living. After spring break this year, I need to pull back the reins, get back on ketosis and finalize my goal weight, to prove to myself I CAN do it.

Working through my self imposed hurdles, making time to take care of myself, pack my own workout bag and make sure it gets in the car, make sure I get that workout IN, continue to make food and menu's to fill out the week and remain "on plan".

These are the ongoing baby steps of month 34....

Join me on the Journey.


Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Living Well is the Best Revenge and more enlightenment while maintaining a low carb lifestyle

Sometimes music speaks deep inside your soul. REM  - "Living well is the best Revenge" hit me between the eyes.

Feeling good about being in your own skin, having a little spring to your step, putting your best self out there both lifts your spirits and makes one "walk tall".

As a mom, like so many others, it is natural instinct to take care of others and we don't take the time to put ourselves at the "Top of the List". By choosing to even put yourself ON the list, if not at the TOP, you actually are doing an even better job of taking care of everyone else.

Especially as a mom of a little girl, it is so important to promote positive body image, physical fitness and strength through athleticism. Seeing mommy live in a positive authentic way, rather than hearing self loathing, witnessing constant dieting through self denial, or overall unhappiness with self, has to help a little person achieve similar approval and confidence.
  • You are teaching your children self respect. 
  • You are teaching your kiddos to eat clean through low carb living and fuel their bodies with nutritious and delicious food rather than mindless, carb loaded, sugar laden processed junk and leading by example. Do as I say, not as I do won't work.
  • You are embodying a positive role model for the kids to emulate
Especially when there is a lot going on in one's life, taking care of YOU first, will help everything else fall into line and proper perspective. 

Choosing to eat clean through Low Carb Living and make the best choices for fueling yourself, taking the time to dress nicely, do your hair, putting your best self forward, getting some exercise in multiple days a week, creates good vibes and positive energy within.

Join the Journey !