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My scales finally moved this morning: Iโm down to 145.8 pounds. Thatโs a 1.2 pound drop from 147, where my scales sat for 4 days in a row. I didnโt eat enough yesterday, so it doesnโt really feel like a fair lossโฆ
That brings me to 8.8 pounds lost during this challenge, in the last 7 weeks.
Iโm guessing I have less than 10 pounds to lose now, but I still have a lot of toning to do. My goal is to lose the rest of the body fat and build muscle, so it will be interesting to see how that plays out as a number on the scales.
Iโm really pleased with myself for staying consistent with healthy low carb meals, and exercise too. 50 days in a row feels like a HUGE accomplishment! ๐
Exercise has to be a serious priority from this point forward. Not just cardio, but strength training and sculpting, to get my new leaner body actually looking decent. Because โskinny fatโ is NOT attractive, lol. Ugh.
Here is my Low Carb Food Diary for Day 50 of the โGet Lean For Summer!โ 90 Day Low Carb Challenge. Itโs not too late to join us if you havenโt already!
Day 50: Mondayโs Low Carb Meals
I had my favorite low carb breakfast: 1/2 cup pecan pieces, 1/4 cup Daisy Brand cottage cheese and 4 small diced strawberries.
It comes to 5 net carbs and 85% healthy fats, perfect macros!
I had my breakfast sort of late, then I only ate one other time yesterday.
I grabbed a Low Carb Thickburger from Hardeeโs (plain w/cheese = zero carbs) while out running errands in the evening.
I didnโt even feel like eating that, but I forced it โ as I had a 2 hour drive to make and felt kinda icky (hungry, but no appetite for food).
Hereโs My MyFitnessPal Diary for Monday:
Tracking Macronutrients (Simple Explanation of Macros)
How To Get Net Carbs in MyFitnessPal
Calories: 842
Net Carbs: 12
Total Carbs: 19
Protein: 34 Grams
78% Fat, 16% Protein
Exercise: Cardio + Brisk Walk (1.2 Miles)
FitBit Steps: 7,335
Water: 32 ounces
It was late by the time I got out for a walk yesterday, after dark even. Which was good for Slim because it had cooled off โ but it was a little creepy. Shadows, random people, a big dog howling, etc. We just powered through and pounded out a good fast walk. The water fountain downtown was purple last night. Slim always likes to stop there for a drink, but he wasnโt interested in purple water. ๐
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Iโm disappointed in my weight loss. It feels like a cheat, given I hardly ate yesterday. I had a rough day. I realize my habits are changingโฆ
I no longer turn to food when Iโm down or upset. I like that I โpound it out on the pavementโ (exercise) instead now, as thatโs a great replacement.
But not eating โ that could easily turn into the opposite kind of โfood problemโ because Iโve been through that before, when I was much younger.
Iโll get back on track today, Iโm sure. I was just distracted, upset, exhausted, and couldnโt be bothered to even think about food.
Iโm headed out to do a little exploring today, and to get some outdoor exercise. Stay tuned for photos! Of course Iโll have to find a pair of shorts that fit, because everything I own is falling off of me at this point. ๐
How are things going on your end?
I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
Discount Code: LOWCARBTRAVELER
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It would be a good idea to take water with you for Slim when he goes walking. Dogs should not drink ground water or stream water or water from a fountain. They usually have signs saying the water is not for drinking (they do have signs at the fountains in Europe) because sometimes they add chemicals to the water to keep it clear.
True, Olivia! Slim usually drinks out of my water bottle. We share. ๐ But I do live in Tennessee where we have a lot of great natural water sources. He likes rainwater out of the birdbath and natural springs best.
He has an eating disorder and is VERY picky, so he will turn down anything sketchy. I never have to worry about his water choices. ๐
Hahaโฆour doggy thinks our pool is his own giant water bowl lol. Heโs healthy as a horse tho ๐
Woohooโฆ145.8 lbsโฆway to goโฆim so proud of you girl!!!! I did good on the 3Imax yeaterday, walked and did some toning too!!!
Thank you Diana! I love 3IMAX. ๐ Not only do you lose weight quicker, but it makes life (and meals) SO much easier!!
Hereโs the link for anyone else interested: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/6064/3-ingredients-rule/
Hi Lynn!
Iโm currently doing the 30 day dumbbell challenge and I really like it. You donโt need anything fancy except for dumbbells and an exercise ball.
http://wholelifestylenutrition.com/coaching/the-full-workout-library-of-the-free-30-day-dumbbell-challenge/
I think itโs a great place to start toning.
Thank you Jeannine, im going to check that out ๐
Awesome, thanks! ๐
I have been running and hiking a lot and the scale has been slow but I notice I am down a solid dress/pants size recently. Since I started low carb again Iโm down 14 lbs. :):) It just has to be a way of life for me. Easy to do on the road! Congrats on the number on the scale and the steps!!
Thatโs awesome, Michelle ๐ 14 pounds is a BIG difference. I know it is on me. Iโm seeing a huge physical difference as well, even though the scales move super slow. Itโs very encouraging. ๐ *cheers*
Hi, Lynn. First of all, I have been following your posts for a few months now and truly appreciate your recipes and meal ideas, especially that they are both simple and tasty! I just made the โLow-Carb Sausage Biscuitsโ last night and LOVE THEM!! That will definitely be one to go on my favoritesโ list to make regularly! I also enjoy how honest and candid you are with your readers, which helps us all to relate to our own struggles and mindsets. The LCHF foods will be the way I eat from now on; so, any great food / recipe ideas just make it all even more enjoyable and manageable. Thank you for your dedication and generosity in giving your time and devotion to others like me! Youโre doing a great job!! God bless!
Thank you so much, Joy. ๐ Itโs notes like yours that make this all worth doing! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It really made my day. ๐ *cheers*
Congratulations thatโs my goal also, bease Iโm 5โ5โณ also. I donโt really want 2 exercise because I guess I havenโt adjusted yet 2 low carb, feel tired alot. I do like walking, hope 2get more active, because Iโm flabby, yucky, lol!
Enjoy your lean & firm self!!
Sherry
Thank you, Sherry! It took me a LONG time to get in the habit of exercising. I kept trying, on and off, and never consistently โ until the last month or two. And it feels GREAT. ๐ I wish I had done it much sooner. But I guess you get into itโฆ when the time is right for you. Or when you finally want it bad enough โ the results. Thatโs what did it for me.
I say go at your own pace. Walking is how I started out, and I still love to go walkโฆ but adding in strength training & weights will make a bigger difference faster. ๐
Wow go you!! Thatโs awesome. I weighed myself again this morning and after being sick and not eating a whole lot I had gained a pound. But it came right back off this morning. Iโm really trying to stick to really easy, low carb meals for the next couple weeks. My meals yesterday were:
B:bpc, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices bacon
L: 2 stuffed meatballs, celery w/ranch, sf jello cup
D: hot wings (chicken, franks red hot sauce, butterโฆ0 carbs), cucumber salad
I had a total of 7 net carbs and 75% fat.
Iโm making some LC pancakes as we speak and will be making some sausage biscuits later. Itโs nice to have things already prepared so I donโt have to do a whole thinking about my meals.
I like that too โ except the cooking part, lol. But I do love having easy things on hand to grab real quick. ๐ Easy is good. My weight always fluctuates up and down when I get sick, donโt sleep enough (or well enough), get stressed, etc. Simple foods will definitely make a difference!
WooooHoooooo!!!!!!!! 145. I am soooooooooo. Jealous.( in a good way) that is about the weight i need to be
Ypu look so slim now. Do you see it? Wow! I have not weighed myself. yet. I will tomorrow
The scale intiminates me. ๐
I am aticking with it still. I bought some oscar neyer smokies but i will have to microwave them as i am still in the hotel
I havw to get down to the free breakfast bar early tomorrow. Today i got there late and there were no more boiled eggs left. ๐
There are some greedy boiled egg eating folks staying here. LOL. ๐
Psโฆ..slim is smart. Purple water would not appeal to me either even though i love the color purple,,,,,but not to drink. ๐
Good Newsโฆโฆthe mercury retrograde us over. Now we can move forward again โฆโฆYippee. i have a birthday next Friday. ๐ no cake for me.
Ok. I weighed myselfโฆ.i lost only 1/2 lb but i maintained my 2lb weight loss from last week. Hooray. At least the scales ARE going down. 8.5 lbs lost since this challenge. 15 total since Jan 2016. ๐
Way to go, Gigi! Weโre both losers. ๐ haha! I have a birthday coming up next week too (the 7th). I donโt really like cake, so that wonโt be an issue for me at all. ๐
I make my Smokies in the microwave too, btw. Theyโre great!
And THANK GOODNESS for crazy mercury. Move on, I say. ๐ Things have been NUTS here lately lol. *cheers*