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🌾 Welcome to My Low‑Carb Life As of January 2026, I’ve started a new chapter: I recently began the GLP‑1 Wegovy pill to help me get back on track with my weight‑loss goals. Life has thrown its share of challenges my way, and I’ve gained back some of the weight I once worked so hard to lose — so this is my reset moment. My journey began in 2008, when my doctor warned me about rising blood pressure and challenged me to lose ten pounds in three months. I ended up losing 26. By 2011, life had shifted again, and I recommitted to the low‑carb lifestyle that helped me feel strong and steady. And today, I’m still committed — just with new tools, new wisdom, and a whole lot more grace for myself. I live just outside New Orleans, deep in sweet Cajun Country, where we hunt, fish, “make groceries,” and enjoy the simple things. I exercise three times a week and practice relaxing on the off days. My immediate goal is to lose 15 pounds, and I’m focused on moving forward with intention and consistency. So pull up a chair and stay a spell — this blog follows my low‑carb journey, my Southern roots, and now, my Wegovy pill adventure.

Friday, February 27, 2009

It's My Party, and I'll Cry If I Want to !!


Today is my 47 th birthday , which I also share with Elizabeth Taylor, Chelsea Clinton & Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.




I was scheduled to be in Biloxi with my dear husband this Friday and Saturday night.. but of course, the bet laid plans are usually NONE. Two days ago, I started coughing all day and night. I ended up spending a couple of hours at the doctor's office today. I have a very bad upper respiratory infection. I'm on an antibiotic and something to make the chest congestion cough up


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On a good note, when at the doctors office today, my blood pressure was 110/78. I weighed 133 pounds. So things are starting to look better. I think the reason I gained those two pounds last time I weighed myself was because I weighed myself AFTER I excerised, AND after I drank three 16.9 ounce bottles of water.




Also, yesterday was my brother's liver surgery. It lasted almost 9 hours. He is resting as I call it 'comfortably numb', he has about another three weeks in the hospital. Please continue to pray for his recovery.




Food I ate today :




Catfish, veggies and a bun.




Seafood gumbo , potato salad and a Diet Rite Soda.




To die for -- I purchased a birthday cake and at a BIG slice.




So, for today, I was officially OFF of my low carb diet. Its been a week since I exercised, so when I feel up to it, I will start walking again.


Oh well, I just need to find my 'niche', my 'groove', and get back into the swing of things. I just feel so darn LOUSY> Hey, its MY birthday party and I'll cry if I want to ! lol




Blessings to each and everyone one of you..




Bayoubabe
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4 comments:

Harry/JP said...

Happy Birthday, BayouBabe! :)

My thoughts and prayers are with your brother.

Please rest and take good care of yourself. Show that respiratory infection who's boss!

February 27, 2009 at 10:14 PM
NewVision said...

Glad to hear your brother is out of surgery and resting. Sorry about your illness. It could be brought on by stress with your son being sick and your brothers surgery.
Sending up some prayers for your family. (((HUGS)))

February 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM
NewVision said...

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Bayoubabe,
Happy Birthday to Yooooouuuuuu!!!!!

Believe me it sounds better here than in person.
Hope you had a great one!!!!!

February 28, 2009 at 6:56 AM
bayoubabe said...

Thank yall for the birthday blessings ! :)

March 1, 2009 at 2:14 PM

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