Yes, I'm still here! While my blogging has been sporadic in the last couple months, I've stayed on the low-carb wagon and maintained my weight. In fact, in December, I actually lost a bit. At the beginning of the month, I weighed 211.6 pounds; today, I weighed in at 209.8, nearly two pounds lighter. However, I weighed the same back in early November as I do today, so I am basically in a stall. Or I would be if I were trying to lose more weight. I haven't been trying, though. I am content … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
Navigating the extended holiday season
I was in neutral in November, both in terms of my weight loss and blogging. Will December be better? This will be my first holiday season following a low-carb diet. Or any diet other than "eat, drink and be merry!" Most people expect to pack on a few pounds over the holidays. I made it past Thanksgiving without gaining weight, but Thanksgiving is a single day. You need to watch it for one meal, ducking the bread stuffing and avoiding multiple slices of pie. I did eat a sliver of my mother's … [Read more...]