Haven’t talked about Slow Carb/4-Hour Body for quite some time.
I have definitely given up the strict regiment as far as meal choices and basically took a break from lentils! Honestly, I was so sick of beans I could hardly look at them.
Even though I haven’t been eating lentils as much these days, I swear by slow carb – because if you do it right, it totally works! I retained the basic principles though and limit my sugar and white food (bread, rice, pasta) intake.
Thankfully, I changed how I think about food and diet enough to help me maintain a way of life that feels comfortable. I am not binge eating like in the past or going totally crazy with cravings.
I am way more conscious about what I am putting in my body. Because, let’s face it, it’s important to think about!!! This is our only body and our only life. Let’s do the best we can (but at the same time, not be so hard on ourselves or others).
Over the holidays I felt great – I didn’t need to over eat and indulge in a zillion cookies to feel satisfied. And I still had the best time and had many many many special treats.
Starting weight: 139.9
Starting mood: Depressed, lazy, and always thinking, “Who cares, it tastes good, and TV is my best friend.”
Current weight this morning: 126.8
Current mood: Ready for Mexico!!!
Weight lost: 13.1 lbs
Attitude adjustment: HUGE
Haven’t bought a new swimsuit since 2006, definitely need to find one before our tropical trip!
Winter is looking way better than in years past. Very different feeling with no snow and not that cold. Walks around the block are way more enjoyable when it isn’t -20.
Can hardly believe that last Wednesday I was sunbathing in the backyard…well, sorta, but you know what I mean.
New Year’s Eve, 2011
