Stallllliinnnggggg: It Sucks

Stalling happens. Just like that. Don't fret. UNLESS you did it to yourself because you did what you weren't  supposed to do. If that's the case no boo hooing for yourself. Many factors can cause you to stall. Carbs creeping up because you didn't count correctly, certain foods such as dairy and artificial sweeteners can stall you. Also, not variating your meal patterns, processed foods, eating too few carbs can slow down the metabolism. Too much protein and not enough fats and/or carbs can also slow and stall you. Nix the alcohol, fruits, and consuming too many nuts are contributing factors. Who knew so much could cause a stall!? The hardest for me to absorb was, too much caffeine can stall you. This coming from a girl who drinks 138 ounces of coffee/tea a day. ouch!!!

Also, for the beginners, it is common about week 3 of low carb to stall. It's all good. It is your body preparing for ketosis. Monthly cycles can stall as well for the females reading this.

Some stalls are good. They can be a resting place as your body begins to adjust to rapid amounts of weight loss...true story. These stalls should be expected. Avoid salt, another staller. For some calories do matter and can cause a stall. Luckily for me that has not been a factor.

I've been reading so many stories lately of people really down over their stalls. Don't give up. Tweak what you can, avoid what you are supposed to, and you'll find what it is causing your stalls. If you need to keep notes to see what you need to take out or adjust, do it until you find the recipe that works for you. It bothers me so much seeing so many discouraged over stalls. Don't quit. being fabulous doesn't come easy, and you are all fab!! Until next time #carb-on

1 Year Low Carb Anniversary... I Survived 😃

"You've come a long way baby" sums up my attitude for today. A big pat on my back, a bigger pat on the FB group I❤️LC/Ohio, and super dee duper hugs to Lisa P, Susan H, and Staci M for taking a newbie low-carber and leading that horse to water. 

What a year it has been. Ups, down, highs, lows, smiles, tears and progress. Looking back 67 pounds ago I cant believe this  journey. What seemed to be a lifetime at the moment of not having what everyone else got to enjoy seems so not a year ago. Satisfaction fills every oracle knowing I never gave up and always had a great support system. 

All the fears I first felt, appear kind of comical now. Worrying if I added up carbs correctly. Was I supposed to subtract fiber? Add it in? Sugar alcohol, what?? I am blessed. Blessed in having a healthier weight, blessed to be on this ride w other amazing people who have shared their issues, good and bad. 

Honestly if you want to succeed, just go for it. Balls in! You have nothing to fear, except fear itself. Failure is temporary. You can aways get back on track. Whether its low carb, whether its a simple diet, exercise whatever,  you just go for it. Be your own warrior. Be inspired, be someone's inspiration. Just never give up. 1 year down, a milestone. Many more to go. Get in, buckle up, and lets hit the better for yourswlf highway! I'm proud of myself and I am proud of anyone doing anything to make themselves a better person. Physically, spiritually, mentally.. Pick your poison. Until my next post Keto on! 

NSV (none scale victory)

Wanting to jump on the scale is ingrained, but as I discussed earlier in a post, not always a good thing. Whether you're losing inches or actuality weight it's good to relish in your non scale victories. 
Realizing it's much easier to tie your shoes, walking a flight of stairs and not having body parts hurt or being winded. Finding you no longer have heartburn. Not urinating as often because your weight isn't laying on your bladder. No more achy back is a pretty good NSV too. Notching your bra tighter or for the men who suddenly need a belt. It's a great surprise to notice these NSV. To me they are just as important as what the tape measure or scale read. So, folks, relish in the delights of your continue weight loss. Tons of treasured along the way❣️👙👖🏆🏅🚫