Hi, all -
I have been a bit discouraged lately with an awful headache, no additional weight loss, etc., but never once diverted from plan, and have lost another pound, putting me back where I was the last time I was LC-ing (I had sort of gone "on vacation", and gained five pounds over several months, after losing 25).
I know this is going to be very slow going. I have little to no pituitary or adrenal function (which control metabolism) due to a catastrophic hemorrhage, and also must take glucocorticoids (Prednisone), so I have a lot working against me. I am flying out of town to see a specialist next Tuesday, who will hopefully be able to fine tune my medication to where the weight will come off faster. I was a "normal" person in size 8 jeans before all this happened!
I enjoy reading everybody's posts and all the encouragement offered here is great. I hope to be able to participate more, too.
Can't say as I share Gator's affection for those swamp critters, but I love the colorful way he has of expressing himself!
About the low-carb bars - I try not to rely on them as a food source, except for emergencies. I keep one in my car, and in my camera bag (I'm always taking pictures), one in my purse, one in my clarinet case, (I play in a church orchestra), but try to stick to real food most of the time. They sure did come in handy while traveling with my kids' basketball teams last weekend! The food at the various concession stands was awful!
Speaking of food....here's a picture of what I've had to look at over the past two days. I'm the "senior class mom" at my kids' school, and I always make the goodies for them for their holiday parties. (I also feed all the basketball teams as they leave for away games.) Anyway, while up to my elbows in sugar, flour, and CHOCOLATE, I never once even licked a spoon or a beater. AND...those little tiny cheesecakes in the picture were lc and sugar free, so I will get to share a bit in their party this afternoon.
Hope everyone is doing well, and.....
Happy Valentine's Day!
