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Hey all Low Carb Lifestylers!!!
Hey everyone! My name is Kathy, and my kryptonite is Ice Cream! Just kidding, I just turned 36, and I had a huge wake up call. I looked at myself in the mirror recently, and I saw my mother staring back at me. As a child we all adore our mothers, but I remember seeing my mother as overweight, tired, and old. That is NOT what I wanted to see. More importantly, that is not what I want my daughter to remember. She still thinks I'm beautiful, so while I am able I am going to do anything to give her the beautiful woman I should be.
I was just accepted to a VERY competitive graduate program! I start school again in Jan. I am expected to be a shining example of health, while I am, I don't appear to be. I need to make my health and my appearance a major priority now, because after school starts I won't have time.
I breezed through induction with ease. I lost right at 10lbs then. I have very difficult time counting and planning meals. Primarily because I cook for my whole family, I work full time, and my DH of 14 yrs works overseas most of the time. So, I make sure to have a protein source (lean meat or eggs the size of my fist) and vegetables (carb-wise veggies the size of my flat hand) at every meal. I include a cheese stick or slice of chedder and seeds/nuts for snack. I drink at least 64oz water and 1 diet coke a day. I also measure my ketones every morning, as long as I am trace or small I am happy. If my ketones are too concentrated I include more veggies and the other way around.
I know this is a LONG road, but I am persistant. Besides it took me three years to get into grad school, I can do this!
As soon as I can figure out Pics... I'll post some!
I was just accepted to a VERY competitive graduate program! I start school again in Jan. I am expected to be a shining example of health, while I am, I don't appear to be. I need to make my health and my appearance a major priority now, because after school starts I won't have time.
I breezed through induction with ease. I lost right at 10lbs then. I have very difficult time counting and planning meals. Primarily because I cook for my whole family, I work full time, and my DH of 14 yrs works overseas most of the time. So, I make sure to have a protein source (lean meat or eggs the size of my fist) and vegetables (carb-wise veggies the size of my flat hand) at every meal. I include a cheese stick or slice of chedder and seeds/nuts for snack. I drink at least 64oz water and 1 diet coke a day. I also measure my ketones every morning, as long as I am trace or small I am happy. If my ketones are too concentrated I include more veggies and the other way around.
I know this is a LONG road, but I am persistant. Besides it took me three years to get into grad school, I can do this!
As soon as I can figure out Pics... I'll post some!
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