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In my last post I mentioned being up a bit since returning from my last trip.
That was due to a couple days of intentional down time. ๐ lol.
Fortunately I am losing quickly now that Iโm back on track, and just in time to hopefully get back below 150 pounds before my trip to Atlanta later this week!
My current weight is 152.8 pounds. Interestingly I woke up early this morning weighing 153.6 pounds. I was up for an hour or so but just felt really tired for some reason โ so I laid back down for another 90 minutesโฆ and woke up weighing almost a pound less!
I find good quality sleep (and getting enough rest, period) really makes a difference with my weight loss. When I have insomnia, or Iโm not sleeping well โ or enough โ it always stalls out my weight loss.
Anyway, hereโs what Iโve been eating for the last few daysโฆ
Sundayโs Low Carb Meals
My low carb breakfast yesterday was 3/4 cup crushed pecans, 1/4 cup Daisy cottage cheese, and 4 small diced/frozen strawberries. Itโs 6 net carbs and 88% healthy fats.
Then I had beautiful low carb lunch at Applebeeโs later in the afternoon. I special ordered it a bit. ๐ Itโs grilled salmon topped with their parmesan shrimp, plus: spinach, mushrooms & zucchini. Delicious meal!
I only ate those two meals yesterday, but they were both high enough calorie โ and it was a late breakfast then a late lunch / early dinner. Plus I went to bed early. ๐
My Complete MyFitnessPal Low Carb Food Diary for Sunday:
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Saturdayโs Low Carb Meals
I had the same breakfast as above โ exact same amounts:
For lunch I had leftovers from the big meal I cooked on Friday:
(minus the asparagus)
For dinner I just made turkey, cheese & pickle rollups:
Easy. ๐ Or lazy, lol. I had some more smoked sausages & kraut with a couple slices of colby jack cheese later that night too.
My Complete MyFitnessPal Low Carb Food Diary for Saturday:
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On Friday I had an egg scrambled with colby jack cheese (off the block) with 1/4 cup of Daisy brand cottage cheese for breakfast. For lunch I had a Low Carb Grilled Chicken Club from Hardeeโs. Then I cooked a big dinner. You can see the groceries I bought and the low carb meal I cooked on Friday in this post. Friday came out to 19 net carbs, 23 total carbs, 1024 calories, 68% fat / 25% protein.
Itโs SO nice to get rid of the bloat, and see my scales moving DOWN. ๐ I have more new dresses to wear on my next trip, and Iโd love to fit into them โ comfortably (lol). I leave on Thursday, so Iโm staying super focused!
The other thing Iโm really focusing on lately is toning my arms & core. Thatโs my big goal for Spring & Summer. I put a link to some fun easy exercises on Facebook that you might like too.
Click Here to check them out if you canโt see the embedded link below.
I <3 Fabletics ๐ As you know, I'm focused on toning my arms & core this year. They have some very simple exercises forโฆ
Posted by Low Carb Traveler (Lynn) onย Monday, March 28, 2016
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How are you doing with your weight loss goals? Iโd love to hear whatโs going on with you, and any questions you have! Itโs officially Spring now, and Iโm getting really excited about Summerโฆ and being leaner and stronger this year!! ๐
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
Discount Code: LOWCARBTRAVELER
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Hi Lynn! I noticed your My Fitness Pal shows net carbs. Did you purchase โPremiumโ to have this available? If not, how do I achieve? Thank you!
Hi Terry ๐ I use the free version of MFP, with this hack: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/4448/myfitnesspal-hack/ Itโs all free, but it only works online, not on the mobile app.
This explains what I track and how I track it too: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/7006/macronutrients/ Very simple! ๐
Hello hope you can make it to Colorado sometime!
Hi Heidi! Iโve had a couple of GREAT trips to Colorado already, and Iโll definitely be back. ๐
Lynn,
I wish you would come to Salt Lake City area! Iโd love to meet you. I wanted to tell you that I wore a red dress like your green one that I had ordered when you suggested it. It is so comfortable. I couldnโt wear it when I received it and NOW I can and felt good in it. I agree with the shaper! Love my Yummie brand one. And feel so slim in it. Down from a 22 to a 14. Thanks again for all you do.
Congrats, Lynn! ๐ Thatโs amazing progress!! Iโm ordering the red and navy version of that dress myself. Youโre right on how comfortable they are!! Itโs likeโฆ pajamas, or feels like pajamas โ looks like a million bucks! ๐
Iโm so glad to have found your blog! Iโve recently begun a low carb lifestyle (by way of South Beach Diet). Iโm finding that I really enjoy living without the carbs. Still, itโs quite an adjustment, your blog is going to be a big help.
Iโm subbing as SOON as I finish this comment.
Awesome, Teri โ Welcome!
Youโll love it here, we have a great community. ๐ Speaking of, join us in the group too if you like: http://www.90DayLowCarbChallenge.com Itโs full of recipes, meal ideas, before & after pictures โ tons of inspiration & ideas!
Hi Lynn! Who takes care of your dogs when you travel? In years past, I also traveled alot, but always struggled with pet care. You continue to be an inspiration.
Hi Kathy ๐
My housekeeper does pet care too, but I always take Slim to doggy camp. Itโs out in the country and he gets nature walks, and lactose free ice cream in the afternoons (lol) โ he loves it! Itโs nice to have a pet sitter on hand too just in case, but fortunately they always have a room for Slim when I need to jet out. ๐
He gets so excited to go he doesnโt even look back โ and knows exactly where his room is. He prances down the walkway and all the other pups howl โ lol. Itโs quite a scene!
Hi Lynn ๐ Wanted to tell you I LOVE the cucumber salad!!! I added a green onion and used goat cheese, I could eat this everyday!!!!! I also loved the Brussels sprouts too!!! Thank you for all your recipes, they keep me on track!
I also wanted to share a recipe on here. It involves some cooking though, but its easy. Its bacon wrapped onion with a spicy dipping sauce. To me, it taste just like a blooming onion from the Outback. You slice an onion up like an onion ring slice. Then, wrap 1 slice of bacon around each individual slice of onion. Bake at 400ยฐ for 45 minutes or until bacon is crunchy. For the sauce, mix 1/2 cup Mayo, 1T-2T sirancha sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic(can be omitted), 1T lime jiuce, and sprinkle some cayenne red pepper in it. So delicious!!!
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for 45 min or until bacon is cooked and crunchy. For the sauce mix 1/2 cup Mayo with 1T-2T sirsncha
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Yum, Diana! That sounds delicious!! ๐
Hi Lynn โ do you ever drink alcohol on this diet? Also just out of curiosity how long have you been doing low carb and how much have you lost? Thank you
Hi Laura ๐
Iโve been eating low carb for 5 years now. You can read about it here: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/9378/my-weight-loss-journey/ and see some of my before & current pictures.
I donโt drink a lot, but I do enjoy White Zinfandel wine (1 carb per ounce) and Michelob Ultra beer (2.6 carbs per 12oz bottle) and also Rum & Diet Coke (no carbs). I prefer Captain Morgan spiced rum. ๐
The thing to keep in mind about alcohol is that it metabolizes MUCH slower than food, so you may experience โthe alcohol stallโ for a few days if youโre in weight loss mode. Just donโt weigh that week. lol.
The other thing to consider is that alcohol hits you faster and harder when youโre eating super low carb โ so you want to drink slower and drink less than you used to.
Iโm in tone up mode too Lynn. I used to only focus on cardio at the gym- thinking that was the best way to lose pounds and stay in shape. But my son (age 19) โedumacatedโ me last summer and now I do some weights twice a week. I didnโt realize how many calories weight training burns! Itโs nice to feel toned and look good in clothes.
Youโre right Lisa! Cardio is good for you physically and mentally for sure, but it has never resulted in weight loss or shaping my body. I tested it while doing low carb and not doing low carb โ I only lost weight eating low carb (even without exercise).
Weights and toning are ideal for actually sculpting your body and making a fast difference in how you LOOK. ๐