My Low Carb History !

APRIL 2011


I began phase II of this low-carb journey on February 4, 2011. At that point in time, I weighed in at 149 pounds. Today, I am proud to announce my two month mile-marker (4-4-11). I am weighing in at 136 pounds -- down 13. Who knew the number 13 could be so wonderful ?


I joined Anytime Fitness gym two months ago. I am NOT a 'dedicated gym rat', -- rather a 'class rat' lol. I have tried every type of fitness class Anytime has to offer. My favorites are Bodypump (weightlifting), RPM (spinning) and Body Flow (combination of yoga, tai-chi, etc).. centered on balance and strengthening your center core.

My journey consisted of finding the RIGHT combination of planning to low-carb in a SAFE manner and finding the exercises that could tone and strengthen my body at the same time.


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PHASE ONE

October 7, 2008 I was diagnosed with pre-hypertension. My doctor explained that if I did not loose 10% of my body weight, I would have to rely on medication to treat the high blood pressure for the rest of my life. I went online like everyone else searching for that 'miracle' to help me loose weight. I landed on the doorstep of Jimmy Moore . Jimmy went on his own low-carb journey to loose weight, and blogs about his journey.


I followed his low carb regimen. Exercised and ate low carb. However, something happened to me that should not have. I was low carbing WAY to low, and the weight was coming off TOO FAST. I lost 36 pounds in six weeks. Along with the weight loss came hair loss and a vitamin deficiency. At that point, I thought low carbing was supposed to be a good thing. LESSON LEARNED.



I took Biotin for the hair loss, and a dose of daily women's vitamins. Things were getting better. I was able to keep the weight off until November of 2010.


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PHASING OUT.. (LITERALLY)

This phase began at the end of November 2010 to Jan 31, 2011. I gained 12 pounds in two months. I blamed it on the Thanksgiving Dinner, then the Christmas dinner and finally the king cake. I had quit the gym I was at, went through a little depression, and made a decision. I needed to change my lifestyle, or I would end up in the depths of despair.

PHASE TWO


In February of 2011, many changes happened. I joined Anytime Fitness. Got a job as a school teacher. Started low carbing. I was almost 150 pounds. I picked up blogging everyday. I charted my exercise and food intake on Anytime Health and on my blog here.
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TODAY

Today, I weigh in at 136 pounds... 13 pounds lost in 8 weeks. Yes, I lost it s-l-o-w-l-y, but carefully. I've learned from my mistakes. I have learned some good things too ! That along with low carb comes exercise. I've made many friends at Anytime Fitness and on the low carb community here on blogspot. I thank each and everyone of you for being supportive and commenting when you can. It means the world to hear how yall are doing, and I read each and every one of your comments and comment back. Life is GOOD.



Today, I measured myself. I have good results. The most astonishing was that I gained a 1/2 inch in my thighs. I know weird huh ? Those once gorgeous gams, looked like bird legs. But after two months of Body pump (weightlifting), dedication, and sweat, and a wonderful instructor named Darrell, I think those thighs getting bigger is muscle building. Yeah baby :) Gimme Betty Gable legs any day !!!