I have always struggled with my weight. It has been a constant source of frustration. Everyone who has ever struggled with their weight knows about the trials and frustrations and how mean kids can be. I was able, in my early 20s to whip myself into shape for about 4 years. When I got married and started having children, though, it all came back…. and much more.
A year and a half ago, I realized I had reached 290 pounds. I am only 5′6″. I was devastated. I started paying attention to what I ate and got down to about 260. I hovered there for this last year and a half.
Last month I decided I was tired of this and really wanted to get my life back. I had been reading Jimmy Moore’s “Livin La Vida Low Carb” blog for quite some time and doing a lot of low carb research. I decided to take the plunge and started on the Atkins Diet. In the first month, I dropped over 20 pounds. I have had something weird happen this week though and have gained a few pounds back due to some water retention, but it is quickly coming back in line.
I have set a goal to be at 180 pounds by my 38th birthday, which is November 17, 2009. I will be journaling here and telling all the gory details, the good, the bad and the downright scary. I hope you join me to see what happens.
Weight today : 241.8
