Maintaining...

It´s been pretty much a non-event in the weightloss world here since I last posted- I HAVE managed to MAINTAIN my weight though, so something is ok. However I haven´t lost any more weight Atkins style due to the fact that I got sloppy and started eating too many nuts- was my only form of emotional eating. Oh, and I almost forgot, I had a big night out on the tiles.... but still I have maintained and the last two days have been perfect and have set myself up to lose again.

Though...tomorrow morning I am off on a three day solo trip to Amsterdam to rendezvous with some friends- its danger danger all way round- alcohol WILL be consumed- but I will try and choose the least damaging types and no sugary cocktails. All I need to do is keep control of the eating situation- stick to protein, protein, protein.

Thanks for the shout-out last time Mic! :)

Progress Photos - 97 kilos (213 pounds)

97 kilos

104 kilos

113 kilos

Had to cut my face off this one(my son took this for me when I was just out of the shower and its unviewable!)- but a more or less current head shot from a night out is here for good measure- more cheekbones showing?

I looked at these photos from today and my heart sank, however when I compare myself to the past progress photos, I know that things are getting better.... I just have to be patient and continue along the same path I am on.

Just over 6 months until I turn 40!

This time I think I can do it!

I am getting used to being under 100 kilos- not complacent about it- never again- but relaxed! 100 plus is gone forever.

I am on Day 11 of the "New Atkins" induction plan. It has been an easy ride so far- however yesterday was a terrible day where I struggled with emotional eating all day and binge ate more nuts than I should have. Some things in my life are less than optimal, strife with people mainly and I truly felt that the only thing to have made it better would have been a packet of biscuits! No, I didn´t "break" but the nuts took a dive for me...

However I did recover today and I have been strong, have had well balanced low-carb meals and its 8.30 at night now and I feel good about going to bed now without needing to eat anything else- just drink lots of water and wake up feeling a lot thinner.

Almost time for another progress photo!

Back from holidays!

I am just back from 11 days in Tunisia and very glad to report that my weight has gone down- I did low carb for the last 5 days (and am continuing now at home) and it seemed to do the trick.

I feel more than ever on my way back to where I need to be.