Week #167: Lost -1 lb for a total of -94 lb

Last week's disaster rectified itself slightly this week. My good intentions were hijacked by meals out with friends and family, crazy busy days and a lack of prepared meals on hand to eat. Not the best combination, but I'm happy that I still managed to lose -1 lb. So that's pretty goood! I wasn't 100% good but managed to stay away from the Bulk Barn and A&W!

I hope you're all having a great week! For those getting ready to return to school and university, good luck and plan ahead to make it easier to follow your low-carb regime!

No excuses!

Atkins Diet recipes: Low-carb chicken kabobs

Ingredients:
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 red peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 oz bacon, chopped

Marinade:

3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp Splenda, optional
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Nutrition info: (6 servings) 304 calories, 12.5g fat, 6g carbs (1g fibre), 38g protein

Week #166: Gained +4 lb for a total of -93 lb

It may seem counterintuitive or weird to be grateful for such a large gain.

Actually, it's a wake-up call. You see, over the past few weeks some high-carb snacks and treats have snuck their way in. At first, I would nibble just a bit and still lose weight. Then, I would take my chances and go further... and either still lose or stay the same. Then, I would push the envelope even further and only gain a pound.

Well, this week, as you can tell, I went overboard and posted a huge gain. I deserved it. There's no other way to describe it.

I know exactly what I did wrong. The high-carb treats that have found their way back into my routine are now banished. I just can't handle them. My sweet tooth is too strong. Yes, that means you, praline nut mix and coconut cashews at Bulk Barn. Yes, that means you, onion rings at A&W -- you damn delicious things.

So, buh-bye. I have work to do and you're not helping.

No exuses. You will definitely see a loss next week. This foolishness ends now.

Week #165: Gained +1.5 lb for a total of -97 lb

Frankly, I was expecting more. I definitely experienced "carb creep" last week as a few sweet'ish sauces and dips entered the house. This is not good. Once it starts, there's no way to go but down. Yet, I feel the need to get this out of my system. We'll see what my tolerance level is with carbs.

Perhaps I'm bored with my food choices. Regardless, that's no excuse. There are tons of low-carb recipe message boards around where I can find any recipe I want, including perfectly good sugar-free substitutes for the above-named sauces and dips. Time to get online!

Have a great week, everyone!

No excuses!

Weeks #163 and #164: Lost -1 lb for a total of -98.5 lb

I am pleasantly shocked at what I saw on the scales this morning. I missed last week's weigh-in because I forgot -- yes forgot. First time that's happened. Found myself fully dressed and eating breakfast by the time I remembered it was weigh-in day, so I decided to skip last week altogether.

I was absolutely expecting a huge gain this week, although looking back I wasn't any worse or better than usual. Needless to say, I was very happy to see a small loss.

*points to the sky* Thanks! :P

No excuses!

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