60 days -- 13 lbs. Lost !!

I began phase II of this low-carb journey two months ago.  At that point in time, I weighed in at 149 pounds. Today, I am proud to announce my two month mile-marker.  I am weighing in at 136 pounds -- down 13. Who knew the number 13 could be so wonderful ?

I joined Anytime Fitness gym two months ago.  I am NOT a 'dedicated gym rat', -- rather a 'class rat' lol. I have tried every type of fitness class Anytime has to offer. My favorites are Bodypump (weightlifting), RPM (spinning) and Body Flow (combination of yoga, tai-chi, etc).. centered on balance and strengthening your center core.

My journey consisted of finding the RIGHT combination of planning to low-carb in a SAFE manner and finding the exercises that could tone and strengthen my body at the same time.

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 PHASE ONE


October 7, 2008 I was diagnosed with pre-hypertension. My doctor explained that if I did not loose 10% of my body weight, I would have to rely on medication to treat the high blood pressure for the rest of my life. I went online like everyone else searching for that 'miracle' to help me loose weight.  I landed on the doorstep of Jimmy Moore . Jimmy went on his own low-carb journey to loose weight, and blogs about his journey.

I followed his low carb regimen.  Exercised and ate low carb. However, something happened to me that should not have.  I was low carbing WAY to low, and the weight was coming off TOO FAST. I lost 36 pounds in six weeks. Along with the weight loss came hair loss and a vitamin deficiency.   At that point, I thought low carbing was supposed to be a good thing. LESSON LEARNED.

I took Biotin for the hair loss, and a dose of daily women's vitamins.   Things were getting better. I was able to keep the weight off until November of 2010.
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PHASING OUT.. (LITERALLY)

This phase began at the end of November 2010 to Jan 31, 2011. I gained 12 pounds in two months. I blamed it on the Thanksgiving Dinner, then the Christmas dinner and finally the king cake.  I had quit the gym I was at, went through a little depression, and made a decision.  I needed to change my lifestyle, or I would end up in the depths of despair.

PHASE TWO

In February of 2011, many changes happened.  I joined Anytime Fitness. Got a job as a school teacher. Started low carbing.  I was almost 150 pounds.   I picked up blogging everyday. I charted my exercise and food intake on Anytime Health and on my blog here. 

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TODAY

Today, I weigh in at 136 pounds... 13 pounds lost in 8 weeks. Yes, I lost it s-l-o-w-l-y, but carefully.  I've learned from my mistakes. I have learned some good things too ! That along with low carb comes exercise. I've made many friends at Anytime Fitness and on the low carb community here on blogspot.  I thank each and everyone of you for being supportive and commenting when you can.  It means the world to hear how yall are doing, and I read each and every one of your comments and comment back. Life is GOOD.

Today, I measured myself. I have good results. The most astonishing was that I gained a 1/2 inch in my thighs. I know weird huh ? Those once gorgeous gams, looked like bird legs. But after two months of Body pump (weightlifting), dedication, and sweat, and a wonderful instructor named Darrell, I think those thighs getting bigger is muscle building. Yeah  baby :)  Gimme Betty Gable legs any day  !!!

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For lunch today, I had a Mc Donald's Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Salad  (11 carbs)

Handful of blackberries and blueberries (10 carbs)

 

For supper I had two deviled eggs, two slices of ham, and some dirty rice I made (1/3 cup) (29 carbs)

I exercised today by walking for 25 minutes this morn and jogging for 30 minutes this afternoon around my town.