UGH

Bob, I haven't actually ever done Atkins, but I think this is along those lines, yes.  The more intense the workout, the more carbs you get to add back in.

I did the workout one day, and it's pretty intense.  I felt great afterwards, and sore the next day, lol.

I'm having a difficult time eating what I need to, though, which makes things more difficult.  It's not that I don't want to, but my throat isn't healing as quickly as I'd like.  Drinking straight water feels like I'm drinking a cup of salt water, it hurts so bad.  Soda (non-caffeinated) has been easier to down, but I need to get some soda water cuz I don't like the sugar, and it's probably not helping the healing process.  And the only solid I've been able to eat relatively easily is ice cream.  Veggies are too painful, of course.  They taste good, they just hurt. 

I'm back over the 200 mark.  :( 

I'm not too discouraged.  I'm looking at this for what it is--an illness, and once I've kicked it, I'm getting back on track. 

I just wish I was better already!!!

Sticking with it

So I started my new way of life on the 1st, and I have to say, it's been great.  The not having carbs has been really hard, so every few days I cave and eat a little bit of bread, but I'm good with that.  It might slow down my overall weight loss, but I'm ok with that.

I gave up all soda 14 days ago, and I have to say, the effects on my belly have been SWEET.  I don't look 6 months pregnant anymore!!!  Seriously, I think of how I feel now and it's not worth it to have that Mountain Dew. 

Tomorrow I'm supposed to start the exercise program, and add carbs back into the diet, but I've been sick for the last two days and haven't eaten much of anything, so I might hold off a few days, until I'm feeling better.