Hi all,
Not been on here for a long time... About 4 years actually! In that time a lot has happened and I've been under a massive amount of pressure. I have gained an extra 11lb too (less than I thought but it's all on my belly).
This year things have to change.... There will be lots of changes in my life and I'd like my health to be top of the list of the ones I can control.
I did do Atkins in 2010 but only for a month as I wasn't really supported at home. This time the husband is also ready for a change. We started just over a week ago and I lost 9lb at first weigh in. A pleasing start!
Feel I have done a really good job of meal planning - we've eaten really well. I do think I've had too much veg each day tho so I should prob start weighing it out!
Yesterday we had:
B - omelette with courgette and spinach
L - lettuce, radish, cucumber, avocado salad with prawns and oil/lemon juice dressing
D - steak with spinach, mushroom and half a baked aubergine
All these foods are taken from the induction section of the Book (2003 version) but I know everyone has their own experiences of things that work.
Although most of my reasons for this are important and life changing I do have a short term goal...
I am going on a trip with some family in May and I would really like to get on the plane without worrying about asking for a seatbelt extension I know the airlines don't mind but I do... I see the looks of other passengers and I don't want to embarrass my family.
So, a silly goal but important to me!
Ciao for now
Pix
Not been on here for a long time... About 4 years actually! In that time a lot has happened and I've been under a massive amount of pressure. I have gained an extra 11lb too (less than I thought but it's all on my belly).
This year things have to change.... There will be lots of changes in my life and I'd like my health to be top of the list of the ones I can control.
I did do Atkins in 2010 but only for a month as I wasn't really supported at home. This time the husband is also ready for a change. We started just over a week ago and I lost 9lb at first weigh in. A pleasing start!
Feel I have done a really good job of meal planning - we've eaten really well. I do think I've had too much veg each day tho so I should prob start weighing it out!
Yesterday we had:
B - omelette with courgette and spinach
L - lettuce, radish, cucumber, avocado salad with prawns and oil/lemon juice dressing
D - steak with spinach, mushroom and half a baked aubergine
All these foods are taken from the induction section of the Book (2003 version) but I know everyone has their own experiences of things that work.
Although most of my reasons for this are important and life changing I do have a short term goal...
I am going on a trip with some family in May and I would really like to get on the plane without worrying about asking for a seatbelt extension I know the airlines don't mind but I do... I see the looks of other passengers and I don't want to embarrass my family.
So, a silly goal but important to me!
Ciao for now
Pix