The book came! I've been waiting for the Atkins book to arrive and it's finally here. Thanks to Amazon and my Swagbucks, I was able to get it for free. I've done Aktins before, right before our wedding, and it went well. I found that I wasn't that hungry, felt better and didn't crave sugar. Unfortunately, I didn't keep it up long term. I'm trying again!
This time I want to read the book cover to cover to get a complete understanding of the health benefits and how the program should work in conjunction with an exercise routine. (Previously I had just read bits and pieces on their website.)
As you may have read, I'm participating in a 10-pound weight loss challenge, hosted by Newlyweds on a Budget. Plus, I'm working on booking that summer vacation I mentioned yesterday, so it's officially time to get started.
Guess that means I should probably finish eating the 4 mini candy bars I have sitting on my desk. Damn you, free candy drawer at work, damn you!
I've lost 3.1 pounds since the challenge started! I hope I stay on track!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! That's a great start :)
DeleteI pretty much live on low carb, I avoid any breads, potatoes or anything with doughs like pizza and you are right, I don't get hungry and I have more energy!
ReplyDeleteNow if I could only get rid of this Diet Coke habit I've developed LOL
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Ha, ha! I hear you about the soda habit. We have a stocked fridge of every free soda you can think of at my office. Ugh, for some reason I've been drinking Coke Zero, like it's going out of style!
DeleteI've never tried the Atkins - keep us posted on your progress! I'm at 7lbs lost (Calcium Diet)but I'm struggling the last couple of weeks. My daughter put a huge giant sized Toblerone in the pantry because SHE doesn't want to eat it and it keeps calling my name!
ReplyDeleteWill do! Good for you being down 7 :) Ohhhh, that's going to be hard to fight that temptation of having chocolate in the house.
DeleteThere's a free candy shelf at my office too. The last few days I've been taking a candy or two. So good but so evil! Sending focus and motivation vibes your way!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the vibes! I can feel them already :)
DeleteI've tagged you in my latest post! :)
ReplyDeleteLet us know how Atkins goes. My cousins are doing it now but it looks super strict. I am going to try the Paleo thing soon (as soon as I build up the willpower and get rid of the excess candy in the house!).
ReplyDeleteI never tried Atkins before (love my breads too much for that!), but I've had very good luck with MyFitnessPal app. I try to stick to a 1,200-1,300 calories per day diet and have lost 4+ pounds in a month. I am now a true convert to the importance of calorie-counting.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check it out, thanks!
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