Yesterday I talked about feeling down but pushing yourself anyway. Several people said: Don’t be too hard on yourself! I get that, but being “easy on myself” is why it took me SO long to get this far on my health journey. 😛 LOL.
I think we SHOULD push ourselves harder, challenge ourselves more, and always be working to improve! I want to be healthier, and happier, and achieve more in life, and contribute more to the world. I think that’s a GOOD attitude to have! 🙂
I was feeling down and stressed this week for a legitimate reason – something personal going on in my life that was stressful and emotionally exhausting.
It was heavy stuff and really weighing on me (heh, both literally AND figuratively lol). I was simply sharing ways to deal with it when I no longer have “comfort foods” to turn to like I used to.
I’m learning new habits (new ways of coping) as I go, which is a GOOD thing.
I took my own advice. I put on some good music, made some good low carb food, and did 100 reps on my Ab Carver – then did the dishes, got some work done, and felt tons better between getting things done and getting some rest.
I finally slept good between Thursday night and a long nap on Friday, for close to 10 hours total. I obviously needed that. 🙄 haha. Anyway, I felt SO much better, and woke up weighing a pound less too. 🙂 I also came to some decisions, and let go of some things that were weighing on me all week.
I find when I’m stressed or upset, it’s like I’m holding on to something. As soon as I release it (make a decision, let it go, make a change, whatever that takes)… it seems the weight releases as well. Our bodies are such interesting, complex things!
Here is my Low Carb Food Diary for Day 54 of the “Get Lean For Summer!” 90 Day Low Carb Challenge. It’s NEVER too late to join if you haven’t already!
Day 54: Friday’s Low Carb Meals
I mentioned yesterday I was going to make my Delicious Low Carb Blueberry Pecan Crepes – and that’s exactly what I did. 🙂 I made a full batch, and used 1/2 cup pecan pieces and 1/4 cup frozen blueberries (diced into quarters).
I just get a skillet hot (medium heat, “5” on my stove) and melt real butter – plenty of it, because I love the buttery taste on the crepes. 🙂
Then I pour in the batter, about 1/4 or 1/3 cup of batter per crepe, and use my spatula to keep them from running into each other.
I flip them and brown them on both sides…
This batch made 6 low carb crepes, which was A LOT of food! I had 2 for breakfast, 2 for lunch and then the last two for dinner. 🙂
That made for cooking ONCE, dirtying only ONE skillet, and meals all day!
And they were SO delicious. 🙂 Mmm!
Since I had such a late nap I was up late too, I had a “midnight snack” of almonds & cheeses. And yes I weighed my cheese & nuts, lol. I’m in the habit of being “exact” about it. 🙂
Here’s My MyFitnessPal Diary for Friday:
Tracking Macronutrients (Simple Explanation of Macros)
How To Get Net Carbs in MyFitnessPal
Calories: 1435
Net Carbs: 21
Total Carbs: 31
Protein: 38 Grams
83% Fat, 11% Protein
Exercise: Ab Carver Pro, 100 Reps
FitBit Steps: 2,606
Water: 40 ounces
Good News: My Ab Carber Pro is on sale at Amazon right now (34% off). That makes it only $26.44 with free shipping. I paid full price for mine, and it was worth EVERY penny. It is SUCH a great workout. (And yes, the knee pads come with it!)
I have a 20% off coupon for Logan’s Roadhouse, a $20 gift card for Applebee’s and a $20 gift card for Chili’s Grill & Bar. I’m debating what to eat this weekend. 🙂
Applebee’s is close & convenient, the other two are a bit of a drive – but always worth it. At one point yesterday I looked at those and thought about having an off-plan meal. But I still just can’t really get the desire for it…
I’m enjoying my progress & success WAY too much. But if and when I choose to eat off plan, I will do it consciously and deliberately. I’m SO glad to finally be past the mindless eating and “food guilt” issues that come with binging and emotional eating.
I have overcome, achieved and LEARNED so much during this challenge!!
How are things going on your end?
What workouts are you doing, and what are you eating??
I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
Discount Code: LOWCARBTRAVELER
Brenda Poe Flack says
Great Lynn! I have just maintained all school year bouncing from 160 to 162 and back down and up. lol Now I am ready to attack it again and lose 20-30 to reach a goal weight. I am only 5’1. π
Lynn Terry says
Hi Brenda! It’s great to hear from you. π
I remember we talked in the group some, but do you know why your weight has been at a “hold” for so long? I’m curious if you figured anything out in your research & testing.
I feel like I worked way too hard (lol) to lose 20 or 22 pounds in this last year. π That’s because I kept backtracking, getting back on track, over and over, lol. Ugh! And of course almost half of that weight I’ve lost in the last ~2 months since I really committed to this Spring challenge!
Shannee says
Just bought it! I desperately need ab work but sit ups kill my back!
Lynn Terry says
You’ll love it, Shannee π
Watch the instructions they have online when you get it. You want to arch your back – curve up. Instead of curve down. So pull your abs in and curve your back in an arch a bit. That makes a big difference on the lower back. π