Day 16 - I'm Pooped!

It's only 9:10pm, but I am pooped today. Maybe that's what three days of low carbs does to you. Well, tomorrow is carb up day - yippee! 16 days into Dax Moy's challenge, I'm looking foward to some yummy, but Elimination Diet friendly carbs. Oh yeah! Oatmeal for breakfast, yogurt and berries, an apple and maybe a spud; in addition to my usual fare. Low carb days certainly give me a new appreciation for the regular Elimination Diet!

I did two workouts fairly early this morning, because we went out tonight and I didn't want to have to do two workouts after we got home. I was good and while my boyfriend drank a few beers, I sipped on soda water with lemon. Quite a nice change from regular "flat" water.

If sweating is the key to losing weight, I'm going to be really successful! It is so hot and muggy right now.

Well, time for an even earlier night than last night, but I plan to get up early again - got to make the most of my carb day. Just kidding - I'm getting up early to exercise. ;-)

'Til tomorrow! Goodnight!

Day 15 - At the Halfway Point

Weigh-in wasn't until today, but I'm hopelessly addicted to weighing myself daily. Yesterday, I was at 6.5 pounds down, so I was hopeful of being 7lbs down in 14 days of Dax Moy's 30lbs in 30 Days challenge. Sadly, the scale went the wrong way, and my total loss is now only 5.5lbs and 7 inches. Really not at all bad for 14 days, but certainly not enough to achieve 30lbs in 30 days. We still have 15 days left, so let's see what can be achieved in that time.

I did the three scheduled workouts today. Oddy, three seemed far more manageable than the four I did yesterday. The weather is messing with me though, it's really hot and quite humid and despite air conditioning, the sweat was dripping in my eyes during the last workout - ouch!

Food was very low carb today, but I think I ate too many nuts, and veggies at only two meals. Unlike other people, I just can't get bored with eating nuts.

Well, it 9:40pm and I am ready for bed. I think I will enjoy an early night!

Up early tomorrow for workout #1. Goodnight!

Day 14 - Where's my Bed?

I did four pretty tough workouts today - my reward for missing the last of yesterday's workouts. I'm completely worn out and ready for bed. Although it was less than one and a half hours, I feel like I have been exercising all day!

Food was good today: sausage, egg and spinach; pork tenderloin, broccoli and cauliflower; and trout with zucchini and onion, plus snacks. I really enjoyed the food today. Guess I am getting used to low carbs now.

Well, tomorrow is weights and measurements time.

Until then, goodnight!

Day 13 - I Love Carbs!

I'm still amazed that something as simple as oatmeal can taste sooo good when you haven't had substantial carbs for a while. Breakfast consisted of uncooked oats, almond milk, strawberries and a couple of scrambled eggs - so yummy!

Workouts have been kind of tough today. It's not that they are any more difficult than usual, but Monsoon has brought humidity with it. I've been one very sweaty girlie! Even walking the dogs mid-morning resulted in a yucky sweat-fest!

I'm sorry to say, I missed the last workout today of Dax Moy's 30 lb in 30 Days program. That's the first I've missed since we started. I will do the missed workout first thing tomorrow morning, followed by Sunday's first workout. I feel major guilt, but must admit, the break felt good. Tomorrow, I will be back on track.

Well, the carb-fest is over and I will be heading to bed soon.

Goodnight!

Day 12 - What a Day!

Wow! I have no idea what my problem is, but I am an emotional wreck today. I was holding up most of the day, did my three workouts, and tried not to complain, but after that, all hell broke loose. I don't know what got into me, but I've been somewhat of a b*tch and very tearful too. Maybe it's a hormonal thing.

An hour of exercise per day isn't excessive, but I feel like I could use a break; just some time to relax and do nothing at all.

Maybe the low carbs aren't helping. I had a very tasty burger and salad for lunch, but seeing the boyfriend with his burger in a bun and baked potato was a little bit jealousy inducing.

Well, I think I am ready for an early night!. Hopfully, I will be ready for a new round tomorrow! I will do it, ready or not!

Until tomorrow - goodnight!

Day 11 - Need Sleep

I don't know what's with me - I am so tired! My energy was pretty good during the day, but all of a sudden, tonight, I just crashed. I can barely keep my eyes open.

I've been sleepy a lot lately and actually gained weight on my previous weight loss plan. I think partly because I was eating too many carbs (per the plan), but I wonder if my thyroid meds need adjusting. I went for a blood test today, so in a week, or so, I should know.

I was pretty active today - three sweaty workouts, one walk with two dogs and 30 kettlebell swings; I've been missing my bettlebell!

Food hasn't been great. What I have eaten has been good, but I didn't eat enough today. Yikes, I hope my body doesn't think I'm starving it.

So, weights and measures - I didn't lose much since the last measure, but I am down a toal of 4.5lbs and 5 inches. Not bad in 10 days, but not a 30lb in 30 days kinda loss!

We're starting a new workout tomorrow which we will work into our regular rotation. I'm looking forward to it, but I've heard it can be quite tough.

Well, time to hit the sack so I can wake up refreshed for another of Dax's killer workouts.

Goodnight all!

Day 10 - I'm so Tired!

It's nearly 10pm and I am so ready for bed. Personal issues meant I did not get the best night's sleep last night. Now, I'm about ready to drop off!

Today was a good day, exercise-wise. In addition to the scheduled workouts, I took the dogs for a walk and threw in 30 kettlebell swings. I must have more energy from eating carbs yesterday. Mind you, I wasn't exessive with the carbs, yesterday.

Food was okay today, but I miss my oatmeal, berries and yogurt. I had scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and broccoli rabe for breakfast, chicken and green cabbage for lunch and a little plate of smoked salmon, turkey breast and proscuitto with a salad for dinner. Snacks consisted of mixed nuts most of the time. In the evening I had a little more proscuitto and turkey. I'm thinking I need to come up with something more "meal" like for snacks - I am eating a lot of fats at the moment, it seems.

Well, this girl needs her recovery sleep. I want to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready for more of Dax's fun, tomorrow. Must remember to weigh and measure in the morning.

Goodnight!