Well, I've lost up to 22 lbs on the South Beach Diet. At one point I was doing REALLY good and losing on a regular basis. And then - THE TRAVEL STARTED UP AGAIN. Man, it's tough to stay good when you're traveling b/c it's harder to plan for your week of meals. And there is always the comfort food when you miss home.... Also, it's hard to keep sugar free popsicles in a hotel room. I have a 10 day stretch of travel coming up in August - perhaps I can ask for a fridge in my room.
At this point, I've still in the loss column with 12 lbs to date. I went to my Dr. on Tuesday and she was concerned that I had lost too much weight in one month. It was interesting b/c as you lose weight, your skin that had expanded to hold in the weight does not necessarily go away - it just bunches up. I now see why folks have that plastic surgery after losing weight so that they look fit and taut.
Now, for those who may read this and not know me or what I look like (other than the profile photo - which is a pretty good one, I might add), my goal is to be healthy, eat healthy, shrink my waist/tummy and then fit into some items of clothing that I have not been able to get in for about 2 years now. It's actually funny - my legs, hips look good (to me). It's just the tummy (like a small beer belly - and I don't even drink beer - HOW RUDE) that protrudes out a bit and causes me to wear the larger sizes. So my waist fits fine (you're suppose to fit the largest part of you) but then the legs and the tushy area of my pants are all big and roomy.
Oh well, I continue my trials and tribulations of sticking to the South Beach Diet. It's not that hard to follow. I LOVE not having to count points, etc. You just have to stick with foods that don't have a high glycemic index (little to no sugar or will break down into sugar). In addition to falling off the good carbs bandwagon, I had also slacked up on the exercise as my hotels have not had decent work out facilities nor did I feel comfortable walking around by myself at night in a different neighborhood. It's tough to come home and go back to the gym to see my trainer b/c I know that first visit is going to be difficult and painful when it's done b/c I was out of practice. I got in my first good walk in about 2 weeks in last night - it was great to stretch the legs. I'm getting in another one today. Have to take full advantage of the beautiful weather in Chicago!
OK - off to enjoy another beautiful day! Enjoy yours too!
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