The official beginning of week two. How exciting is that? I took a look at the plan for the OWL (Ongoing WeighLoss) phase and it’s not very exciting, but I’m hoping that after this week I will be inspired to tackle it with determination. I didn’t see any change on the scale again this morning but I suppose that every day isn’t going to prove that the diet is working. I do have energy it seems and I’m not usually hungry, although I don’t feel like I’m really eating that much.
Owen is continuing to make progress with his walking skills. He gets a little more confident all the time.
I spent a lot of time in my Bible Study book this morning (The Mind of Christ) and again feel so challenged to not just act better but to think better. I’m inspired to remain moment by moment in the presence of God. It feels good.
I’m tackling baby blankets again. It seems they always come in groups or maybe it’s herds. I’m not sure. I have two boy and two girl blankets to finish and I’ve gotten a good start on two of them. I’ll need to purchase a couple of things before I can complete them but I am off to a good start and hopefully they will be complete before the babies arrive.
I was at Barnes and Noble yesterday and saw a dessert book by Suzanne Somers. Apparently she has a sugar substitute that -according to her- has no after taste and bakes well. I don’t know if that would fit with the Atkins diet or not. It is expensive though. The desserts looked FABULOUS!
I saw the video. Yay Owen!!! It never stops amazing me how most children have a single day where it suddenly *clicks* and they ARE WALKING. That’s the way it was with both the boys, as though they woke up that morning and decided that it was going to be the day. I bet it is simply thrilling to watch him.
Don’t loose heart, Mary. Healthy weight loss is about one pound a week. Your quick drop at the beginning may have been excess water and fat. From here on out, it should just be fat which is what you really want. You’ve done better at the whole Atkin’s thing than I ever did. Good job.
I agree with Tisra. It’s very nice to see that quick drop in weight but (as I was telling myself this morning) you gained it over time and it takes time to lose it. I was even thinking the “9 months to gain it, 9 months to lose it” is flawed since it is much easier to gain it than it is to lose it.
I am so with you on the weight thing. I’m a few pounds away from my pre-baby weight and 20 pounds from college weight too! What a coincidence. I’m so stuck on what to eat since I am nursing. Also, since we’re staying with Mom and Dad right now I have less control over what junk food is purchased. I have very little will power anyway so being in a house where junk food is purchased about 3 times per week is difficult. I think right now there is a half gallon of ice cream and two packages of cookies that Dad bought last night. It’s so unfair! Oh wait, this is your blog, sorry. I’m really proud of both of you because I know how big your sweet tooth is. Keep up the good work and I’m sure you’ll reach your goal weight soon.
I hope your back gets better soon.