INDUCTION SUCCESS!!

I finally completed the Induction phase of the Atkins life style.  I feel great and excited about continuing on my journey.  I weighed myself today and I am happy to say I’ve lost 8lbs in 2 weeks… YEAH!! 

I must say I did not exercise at all during the 2 weeks.  I couldn’t wrap my mind around a new eating and fitness plan at the same time.  However, I did take the stairs at work and parked as far as possible from the door.  Now that I have jump started my new lifestyle, I’ve started doing an exercise routine that I found on my cable provider’s On Demand channel.

I’ve purchased the Turbo Jam DVD’s and look forward to starting the 60 day workout plan next week.  I will keep you updated as I continue on my Journey…  See you soon!

 

CONSUMING THE CALORIES…. NOT THAT EASY

I always knew my body need healthy food to maintain energy and help in weight loss. However, I never realized how hard it is to eat the 1600 calories that low carb induction recommends. I have been eating lean meats and fresh veggies, but I just can’t seem to consume enough. I think the most I have consumed is 1,100 calories in one day. This is not intentional; I just seem to get full quickly.

To help with my calorie intake, I have been searching for induction menus that will help me consume the calories I need to keep my body healthy.  I came across genaw.com and I must say this is the site for anyone that’s looking for a low carb menu or recipes.  This site has an induction menu and several monthly menu plans and recipes to follow or get great meal plan ideas.

After I try some of the recipes, I will post them on my recipe page.  After Looking at some of the, I will probably start with the “Green Enchilada Chicken Casserole”. 

I’ll keep you posted. Keep your fingers crossed…

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

I’ve struggled with my weight all my life. My love of pastries has always been my weakness. When I got down to about 130 pounds, I remember looking at me in the mirror and seeing my hour glass figure for the first time. I told myself I would never go back to that fat girl again. I went from a size 16 to a size 6 and I was the happiest I had ever been. I was active and confident and it felt good to put on clothes and not worry if my love handles were showing. 

As poor eating habits would have it, I gained the weight back after keeping it off for about 5 years.  Now I am back at 210 pounds and want to get back to my goal weight of 130 pounds.  So, you see I’ve been here before, I’ve made attempts to lose weight and had success and then fallen off the wagon.  

Of all the diets and foolish antics I’ve tried; low carb is the only thing that helped me lose weight without total deprivation and hatred of what I ate. So I’m back FOR GOOD!  No more low carb “Diet” it will be a permanent way of eating. I’m sure if I would have made it permanent in the past, I wouldn’t be right back in this obese body.  Today I started on Atkins Induction and, I am excited and focused on my journey to becoming a slimmer and healthier phenomenal woman.

This is my journey to lose 80lbs and create a happier, healthier life for myself while inspiring and encouraging others to do the same.