Pressing On Despite a Scare

Last week I had a minor upset on weigh day. The scale registered EXACTLY the same number as the week before. It wasn't a shock because I had fallen off the wagon on the previous Monday when my sister was visiting from Indiana. We went to Casa … [Read more...]

Simply Determined: Another 2.2 lbs lost

If only there weren't so many left to lose! It was nice to see that the scale had again moved in the right direction, but I'm feeling impatient. I keep telling myself to think about other things, not the diet! I will say, however, that I'm not … [Read more...]

Weekly Update for Simply Determined

Here's the verdict for this week's weigh in. Total loss since I began on 2/22? 11.6 pounds. Here are some things I thought I'd share: … [Read more...]

2nd Weigh In for Simply Determined

Monday morning visit with the scale and I'm down another 3.6 lbs. Very pleased! Biggest hurdle this past week was drinking enough water. Fitness Hopeful and I have been watching our balance of carbs, proteins, and fats as well as our daily nutrients. … [Read more...]

First Weigh-in for Simply Determined and Some Discoveries

Okay, I’ve finished one full week on Atkins and I’ve lost 5.8 lbs. I’m feeling energetic and optimistic about Week 2. I also want to share my latest discoveries… … [Read more...]