Countdown to Fitness

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: (more…)

I first heard of Lärabars when I heard Jillian Michaels speak.  She said these were all natural.  Being curious, I had to investigate this for myself.

Wow, I was totally amazed when I went to the Lärabars website! They are all natural with nutritious ingredients.  I then searched for some nutrition facts and found them at DietFacts.com. (more…)

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. It’s a challenge to keep things in a healthy balance. I encourage you all to find a tool (eg. FatSecret, FitDay, etc) to help (or if you’re a wiz with a spreadsheet, you could create your own).

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… (more…)

It was on Atkins that I lost the most weight I have ever lost on a diet and managed to keep it off the longest. This is because I find the low carb eating style the easiest to follow and the most satisfying. So, you might be thinking, if Atkins works, why did she abandon it back in 2007?

When I started on Atkins in early late 2004, I was at the end of my rope. I had reached an all-time high for my weight despite having tried NutriSystems, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and myriad other popular or self-designed diets. I saw two nutritionists at different times, and also hired a personal trainer. (more…)