I'm so glad I found this thread.
I'm trying to figure out how to get back on the wagon . . . .
I lost 15 lbs on IP alternative this summer, but after that started seriously running. I've put it all back on.
I really want to meet my running goals (halfM in March), so going back to IP is not really an option.
It will be great to share ideas here and be inspired by your successes!
Holding steady after a big meal out for the holiday. Was the only one that didn't order desert, so I'm claiming that as a small step. Also went food shopping and avoided trigger foods. Now all I need to do is get started.
I had butternut squash which is not phase one approved on SBD. I made this really yummy salad with it for lunch. I am thinking about skipping directly to phase 2; I have been grain free for so long and my sugar intake has been minimal (except chocolate, which I have given up), so there really is not real need for phase one. I think I will go light on grains, maybe 2-3 per week.
B ~ Green Tea
L ~ Butternut Squash, Pomegranate & Pistachio Quinoa Salad
D ~ Porkloin, onions, a few babycarrots, broccoli and peppers
Exercise
4.2 mile walk
45 min of swimming
I empathize with you regarding the need for carbs to meet running goals. Training for long distance races while trying to lose weight is hard. I gained weight during the first half mary I trained for. I was hungry All.The.Time. I wish I had a good answer for you.
I don't run long distances any more, and so I struggle less with running in a calorie deficit. But I know how hard it is, hang in there!
Didn't meet my exercise goals for yesterday so last night I strapped on 22 pounds of weights and walked the dog for two miles. My goal eventually will be to be able to carry a 35lb pack over rough terrain for many miles. But I gotta start somewhere. I am going to get a waist strap so I can walk the dog hands free and do arm exercises while I walk. All the neighbors will think I look ridiculous, but I don't care. One of my ultimate goals is to be able to go backpacking with my husband and my son.
UpDay today: lots of food!
Supplements
Herbal tea as desired all day long
B: Coffee, one minute muffin topped with sour cream
L: Hard boiled egg, 1 cup broccoli topped with 1 oz Monterey Jack Cheese
S: Better than Bouillon vegetable broth with chopped celery
D: MorningStar burger topped with vegenaise and 1 cup alfalfa sprouts, 1 cup broccoli topped with 1 oz Monterey Jack Cheese
Dessert: 2 homemade low carb chocolate chip cookies (to DIE for)
S: 2 walnuts, 2 hazelnuts, 2 almonds, 1 Brazil nut,
S: Better than Bouillon vegetable broth with chopped celery
S: Sugar-free jell-o
I save most of my snacking for late at night because that's when I am most tempted.
Weighed in at 165.4, down 1 pound from Dec 31st!
Can you say WHOOSH!
Last edited by shr1nk1ngme; 01-02-2014 at 07:51 PM.
Hi ladies! I just saw this thread and am in too. I recently joined and am doing the slow carb diet, but due to the holidays I'm really just now prepared for a full on attack.
Funny thing is today I marked Thursdays on my calendar today as my weigh in goal to lose 2 pds per week, and noticed that by Vday weekend I'll reach my mini goal weight for a return to what I was before I met my BF a year ago (had a 10 pd gain this past year!).
So my question to other 40-something female dieters is did you find when hitting 45 to be a time when there was a lot of weight gain?....or is this issue I'm having attributed to "new love" weight? lol
B - Egg white, 1 egg, mock mash potatoes (cauliflower and white beans), black coffee L - Salad with chicken, egg, garbanzo beans, red pepper, olive oil & balsamic
Welcome Missy! I'd vote for "new love" weight. We call it "nesting weight" at my house, and it started right after my husband and I realized we were serious about each other, and has continued (unfortunately) ever since, lol.
TooWicky - that's a great step in the right direction!
Shrinking - 22 pounds?!?! THIRTY-FIVE pounds? YOW! That's awesome! There is a lady in my neighborhood who is training to thru-hike the AT, so she walks with a giant pack and is always adding weight. I don't think anyone thinks she looks ridiculous, we think she look freakin strong!
Today:
B: Grapefruit, Ezekiel slice with natty pb, coffee.
L: Sunshine burger in 1/2 whole wheat pita, brussels sprouts, tomato/onion/carrot/pepper salad in balsamic.
D: Bombay potatoes and a salad.
Well the holidays took over my brain and I am back up to 180.4 … 3lbs up from my ticker. IDK why each time I get on a roll I mess up but hopefully this time I am back to stay as in (stay on point). Today was day one of eating on point … the boys wanted to go the gym but I am pooped. I started a new job on Monday and getting up super early is taking it's toll … hope to be well into a good sleeping/resting pattern by the end of next week.
B ~ 2 egg salad, yogurt, shake S ~ cheese stick, pistachios L ~ celery with hummus, collards, n/s grapefruit D ~ tbsp pb, peanuts, pinto beans, soy chili sauce
Today was day one of eating on point … the boys wanted to go the gym but I am pooped. I started a new job on Monday and getting up super early is taking it's toll … hope to be well into a good sleeping/resting pattern by the end of next week. 
. I lost my pup (she was 3) just over a year ago, and got Miss Emma Jean there last April 
