I've tried it all. Counting calories and fat grams does NOT work for me. This is an experiment to see if going low carb is the answer for me. First week will be No Sugar, Gluten or Dairy (except for 1.5 tbsp of Half and Half in my coffee). Adjustments will be made on a weekly basis.
Start Date: July 19th
End Date: Aug 17th
Motivation: My son's first day of Kindergarten
Starting Weight: 213.5
July 26th 210.4 (TOM) - 3.1 pounds
August 2nd 208.8 -1.6 pounds
August 9th 208.8 ZERO (I cheated)
August 17th 208 .8 pounds
Total............................................5.5 pounds
Next 30 Day Challenge
Start Date: August 19th
End Date: September 17th
Motivation: First PTA Meeting
Starting Weight: 208
August 26th: scale broken (TOM)
September 1st: 207.4 -.6 pounds
September 8th 207 -.4 pounds
September 17th
Total....................... 1 pound
Favorite Foods:
cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto
almonds
bacon
mushrooms
blueberries
Turkey Lunchmeat and Avocado wrapped in a lettuce leaf
Coconut Creme Pie Larabar
Recipes:
Portobello Burgers with Egg
Beef Curry
Verde Shrimp Taco or Salad
MUST HAVE Paleo Kitchen Gadget
Restaurants:
Chipotle (Carnitas or Barbacoa, with fajita veggies and guacamole)
Rodizio Grill (Brazilian Steak House)
Mexican (Fajitas without tortillas and sour cream)
Chicken Tikka Tandoori (Indian)
Burger without Bun with Avocado, Mushrooms and Onions
