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Long time no journal.... :/ I wanted to hop on here and give an update. I've missed chatting with my FS buds; and I hope that everyone is doing super great!
Well, I leave today for a much-needed vacation. I will be Cancun with my family for two luxurious weeks. I have decided to stick to my WOE while down in Mexico. I have even communicated with public relations at the resort to request that the chef of the main restaurant to make for me a low carb/sugar free dessert for my stay. While on vacation, it would be challenging not to have any nice treat for two whole weeks; so I am so pleased that they are willing to work with me! I have already sent them a recipe for my NY-style Cheesecake - it tastes just like its from the Cheesecake Factory. And I sent my famous low carb Pound Cake recipe. I am bringing down the almond flour; so everything should be taken care of. Furthermore, in order to help me be successful, I am bringing down little baggies of the dry ingredients for my MiMs. I have labeled each bag in Spanish with the directions to add the egg/butter/microwave steps; so that way I will have some healthy carbs and good fiber each day. I'll have plenty of seafood, steak, chicken, fruits and vegetables; so I'll be good to go! No reason I should have to limit my success and be tempted to eat off plan when I've tried to prepare so well. (I will miss the frozen drinks, of course. I used to always drinkt the alcohol-free banana daquiries, pina colodas, bahama mamas, etc. Oh well, it's not worth a ten pound gain to indulge in those things. So, I'll forget about it.)
So far OWL is going well. My WL has been pretty slow, however - much due to the fact that Jim and I are going through a difficult time. Life has thrown my sweetheart and me a rough curve-ball. We're trusting the Lord, loving eachother and pushing through this trial as best as we can; but the stress we are under is manifesting itself in our bodies: me with slow WL; and with him, an awful gout flare up. :( We are praying for healing; and praising God thru this storm - knowing that He is our comfort and our help in times of trials. He is my rock and my fortress - whom I can run into and find shelter. I love my husband so much - I'm gonna miss him like crazy. Due to our "crisis" he is not able to go on vacation with me - as he has to deal with things here at home. A dear friend is taking his place and we'll meet up with my family down there in Cancun. Thankful I get free calls to the states; and will be calling him excessively. :)
OWL is going well for me. I have added almonds to my "rung" of new carbs; as well as walnuts and peanuts. Over time, I have also added a tiny bit of carrots and some strawberries. Watermelon is not a great choice for me on OWL but company brought it over, wanting to bring something that they felt was a safe option for me (how sweet!) so I did partake...and still lost a pound. Yay! I believe my carb limit is somewhere around 28-30 net carbs a day. Pretty low threshold, but I'll take it. The hard part with OWL is the experimenting -- tough to find that 'sweet spot' -- then, with the poopy stressfulness we are enduring right now, coupled with PCOS which already slows down my WL, it's been going at a snail's pace. But, I am proud of myself because I am being really patient with ME and my scale. I really love the foods I am eating; the feeling of being in control - me telling my body what it will do and not the other way around. I am okay with it - progress is still progress - even if it is slow. I love how my WOE makes me FEEL. For this reason, I am sticking to the plan - even on vacation - which is huge for me.
I have picked up my exercise regimine recently, for which I am thankful. Having a blast hiking the trails in the early morning. The sights, sounds and smells of the Blue Ridge foothills sing to my soul! I love it! Looking forward to walking multiple miles a day in Cancun; swimming in a one-mile-long pool!; and checking out the health club while there.
Today I am THANKFUL for my many blessings; and for God's unmerited favor to me. I have been blessed with the most loving, devoted, considerate, endearing husband a woman could have; I have a terrific family whom I adore; I have the most loving and loyal treasures called friends (and Paula is definitely among them!); my home is a beautiful haven of rest; I am fortunate beyond all measure for loyal customers and an exciting business opportunity which helps me to really make a differnce in people's lives. I love what I do - I love my life! Thank you God for your blessings on me! "Bless the Lord, Oh my soul: and do not forget all your benefits."
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867 kcal
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Gras: 74,47g | Prot: 28,66g | Glu: 10,14g.
Petit Déjeuner: The Ultimate Cheesecake Pancakes, green tea, splenda, uncured bacon oscar meyer, butter. plus...
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