Hello everyone. I’m recently back from a trip to Nevada, and
it’s time to check in again. I’m happy to report that I have lost 6 pounds over
the last 10 days. In the beginning, I was trying to follow a lower calorie diet
with exercise, but I’ve struggled with it. I’m sure many of you know what I
mean. You do well for a few weeks, and then you give in to temptation. I was
resistant to the one way that I knew I could lose weight because I would have
to give up carbs. I finally took a real assessment of my situation and realized
I was getting nowhere fast. So I made up
my mind (after praying for God’s support) to go back to basics – meaning I gave
up sugar and restricted my carbohydrate intake to 40-45 grams per day. That’s
how I lost the 6 pounds. I’m sure my body is in shock. I know I am, now that
I’m finally seeing significant weight loss.
I won’t say it’s been easy, but it hasn’t been as hard as I
thought. I checked out some low-carb food sites online and found one that has
really helped me. It’s Lindadietdelites.com. I found some zero-net-carb bagels,
which taste good! They delivered the product quickly. Per the site’s
instructions, you put the bagels in the freezer until you are ready to slice
and defrost one. Once defrosted, you can place it in the toaster. I toasted it
and then put 2 tbsp of peanut butter on it for a snack. I just ordered another batch (cinnamon), and
I’m going to give them a try. The bagel has 7 grams of carbohydrate and 7 grams
of fiber (which totals out to a net of zero carbs). It’s not quite as chewy as
a regular bagel, but I’m thrilled to have bread at all on a low-carb diet.
I also ordered their fettuccini pasta. I cooked it for 14
minutes (I like mine soft and not al dente), then I placed a previously cooked
and sliced-up chicken breast in a Tbs of olive oil and heated it. I mixed it
with the pasta and presto! What a great dinner! In the past, I really missed
bread and pasta on a low-carb diet. Now that I have found these products, I can
have it a couple of times a week.
The bagel and pasta become a bit pricey once you add tax and
shipping/handling. I’m going to check out Everman’s this weekend to see if they
have something comparable.
I have been exercising in my pool, as well as following a
lower-carb diet. Sometimes I really miss the crackers and chips, but I’m not
going to cave when I’ve found things to help me on my journey. Looking back, I
realize that this is how we tell our patients to eat after they have had their
weight-loss surgery. Looks like the tried-and-true method is the best method
after all. So wish me well, and I’ll continue to share any new finds that help
me along the way. Until next time, blessings to all J
