The first week of Atkins was ok...I slipped a few times and it makes me wonder why I can't seem to stay focused. I'm down to 182.6. Not too much but something I guess.

I think part of my problem is that I put myself first these days...suppose this is normal when you become a parent. But as each week passes while my weight stays in the 180's I know that I'm not doing anyone in my family any good by feeling miserable about my appearance. I just feel so down that I'm not thin, and that I have a muffin top when I wear my jeans. :(

This week I'm going to try to be a little more prepared and go on the atkins website and print up some recipes. After reading Emily's blog, I realize that I too have to someone become obsessed with every morsel that goes into my mouth for this to work. We all know where picking a little here and a little there does.

So here's to a better week! I think I'll be out of the 180's next week - fingers crossed!!

Danielle

So yesterday was supposed to be Day 1 of the diet - I had off for Columbus Day (thank you Mr. Columbus, this is really a dumb holiday to have off, but I'll take it). I had plans to meet my sister in law at the mall for some shopping and lunch.

We ended up at the Cheesecake Factory - enough said. Today is now Day 1 of the diet.

So this morning, I had an Atkins Bar - Yummy! And this afternoon Bryan will be in the area where I work so we will be having lunch together. So I'll be able to stay on track wherever we end up.

Tonight I'm going to make turkey meatballs and veggies and run before hand. The 5k is this weekend and I'm nowhere near ready. I really don't think I should run in it, but I'll see how I feel by Thursday and will make a decision from there.

The first week is the hardest, I'm going to stay focused and do the best I can. I deserve this!

It's 7:37 am on a lovely Sunday morning....Christopher is just waking up and Bryan is still out cold. I wanted to seize the moment, grab a cup of coffee, start a load of laundry, run the dishwasher, and plop myself down here for some "me" time.

So, as I mentioned in my previous post, I was thinking about doing Atkins. I'm giving it a shot. First of all, those of you who have never pursued the low carb thing, just check it out - http://www.atkins.com/. I was impressed once I logged onto this site because unlike every other diet out there, you don't have to pay $5 a week to join the diet, have a community to talk to, and have a computer spit out recommended meals. It's all laid out for you and it's FREE...the way it freakin should be. LOL!

After reading some info, I realize that I am definitely having a hard time with the carbs, and I'm addicted to all the wrong kinds. I can't image most mornings waking up without toast, a waffle, bagel etc. Then I got to thinking, a long time ago, when I was getting married and was very slender...what was I eating in the morning for breakfast? Fruit....a high protein bar, shake etc. Somewhere along the way, I fell back into old habits and the weight has packed on since there.

I don't expect to be as thin as I was then....but at this point I need to do what I can to feel great about myself. I have to give this 100% for the 2 week induction and I'm sure I will see some fabulous results and will want to keep it going.

I wanted to post some pics, but it won't let me...so another time I suppose....Happy Sunday!

Weigh in day! 183.2

Ok, so I'm down a little. I do feel a little better that it's not 185 anymore. But....I remember weighing in on my first week of a diet and losing 6 - 7lbs in the first week. Water weight I know, but what an incentive to keep going!! But I'll take this loss and move on.

I run in my first 5k on Saturday and I'm nervous. I haven't been able to train us much as I wanted, but hopefully I can keep up the pace and manage to finish. LOL!

A woman I work with has stopped eating carbs and she looks fabulous! I think I have an old atkins book laying around, and a south beach diet book too. Maybe I'll take a look at it over the weekend and see if it's something I could handle. So, if I can manage to cut them down, I wonder if it would help with my weight loss.

We have our first family photo set for the first week of November and I'm just not where I want to be weight wise.

Fingers crossed for a great weigh in next time!!