Diet Update~and a fave foodie item

(((Sigh))) Well I will be honest. I have not seen the results I was hoping for although I have been more than diligent in completely avoiding all grain and sugar, keeping daily carbs to 30 or less, and keeping my calories at 1200 daily for exactly 30 days now. And no I have not exercised. I was hoping to shed about 10lbs before really jumping on that.

I did read it can take 5-6 weeks for ones body to acclimate to these changes and that it may not become an efficient fat burning machine until then and we are not there yet so I am trying ever so hard to be patient! I have only lost 6lbs since the first of the year. I know that's a decent start but it's still not what I was hoping for. The alarming thing is that I've been stalled for about a week at one spot. Very alarming.

Anyhow, I rarely have cravings, however, today I saw some valentine cookies that were tempting. And my son made sugar cookies last night that called out for a nibble but I did refrain.

I can't say this has been super difficult, in fact it's been fairly easy. Now if only it would work for me! I am going to give it till the full 6 week mark, then I will reformulate my plan. I do believe I'm on the right track. I just didn't think such drastic changes would result in such non drastic differences. I mean the fat girl says "might as well pig if the weight isn't coming off anyway right?"

I sometimes worry I have a thyroid issue. That bugs me because from what I gather there's not much help for that-naturally or medically. I would like to read Maria Emmerich's book on Healthy Metabolism but I'm not about to pay $92 for a BOOK.

Hoping to find one on eBay or something-apparently her work is highly sought after at the moment.

Ok so you know how you can order a burger at In N' Out called protein style??? Well....tonight I put In N' Out to shame. So much that my daughter who had chosen not to eat since we were having BURGERS, just had to dive in and try it. We both loved it. Of course I winced as I popped the freshly toasted bun off the grill-and gave it to my other children. But a little mayo and mustard on a nice, crisp lettuce leaf was absolutely awesome wrapped around my perfectly grilled patty with cheddar cheese. Scrumptious!!!! Now let the fat melt away already!!!!!!