Back in the groove

Well, Vegas has come and gone.  Congrats to London and Gio for their nuptials.  The are a very beautiful couple.  :)  While I was in Vegas, I had a ton of fun.  If I wanted to eat something, I ate it.  I didn't worry about carbs as I had in - n - out, Krispy Kreme, and tons of other stuff I shouldn't have had.  We went all over the place and experienced some new things together.  A Vegas wedding, seeing the Wynn together and the Grand Canyon.  Of all my experiences, the Grand Canyon was my favorite.  It was a 5 hour drive, each way, but completely and totally worth it.  I kinda thought Elvis might propose while we were there...  but alas, my ring finger is still completely naked.  :( 

When I got back from Vegas, I hoped on the scale.  It read 289.  UGH!  Really?!  Once again, I was back up to almost my starting weight - back in August.  While I was doing the advocare, I had gained a few lbs as well.  I never saw the 13 lb weight loss that my friend had.  I decided against spending a ton of money on their 24 day challenge.  I would go back to Atkins when I came back from Vegas.  I know how to work that.  On my flight there, I read part of the Atkins book.  Things are starting to make sense for me.  :) 

I started back on Atkins on Thursday morning.  Starting weight - 289.  Today is Sunday.  I weigh every day, twice (atleast).  The scale read 278.5 this morning!  So in 3 days I've lost 10.5 lbs!  Yea!!!  I'm doing things a little bit differently than I have in the past.  If I want to eat something that I haven't prepared myself, I google the carbs on it.  I didn't realize just how many hidden carbs I was eating!!!  No wonder I wasn't losing weight.  No wonder I still had massive amounts of cravings!!!  So this time, I'm either cooking it myself, or researching it BEFORE I eat it!  I'm back on track and loving it. 

Tuesday, I start a new challenge with an Atkins group I belong to.  It's a "Move to Lose" challenge and my goal is 30 miles in 30 days.  That's not too bad.  Surely I can walk a mile every day.  I've already planned out my route.  It's a fancy part of my neighborhood and I'll get to watch them putting up all their holiday decorations.  That should be really nice to see. 

I love the holidays.  I love decorating, planning out my shopping lists and wrapping packages.  I love having a tree up.  I love colder weather.  I love the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade.  I love going to Florida to visit my family and having our "Christmas" 2 weeks before the actual holiday.  This is my favorite time of year.  I just need to make sure my food stays in check.  No need for me to go off the deep end and cause myself pain, weight gain and disappointment.  Ya know?