Quick Atkins Update

Karl: -5lbs (metabolic resistance to weight *fat* loss=low)
Audrey: +/- 0 (holdin' steady)

This week included the added quirk of eating away from home--it was an interesting challenge to choose foods that we would normally eat in large, and unhealthy, quantities. We did pretty well!

The kiddos and I are heading to CC for the weekend, so Karl will be on his own for food choices and portions--yet another challenge!

Happy Birthday, Henry!

Thank you, Lord, for the blessing that Henry is to us! What joy has filled the two years that you have been with us--we love you!!

A Week in Pictures

Atkins Update: Week One

Great week overall--our diet has never before been so varied. We tried new things: Red Cabbage Slaw (yummy!,) Turnip Fries (bitter,) Faux-Tatoes (I'll cook the cauliflower longer next time,) and Feta Cheese (really, only Karl tried this and said it wasn't cold enough!) We had a lot of fun experimenting with different egg dishes, meats, and cheeses.



I'm not ecstatic about sweetening with Splenda--I can taste the unpleasant difference a mile away-so I'll just keep my real sugar to a minimum. Honestly, though we haven't had any sodas (pop) and Karl's only drinking maybe one cup o'coffee /day, so the occasion for sugar or Splenda use is minimal. I did make Zucchini muffins using Splenda, but have not tried them myself. Also I whipped up a batch of Italian almond cream--but unless you eat it with berries, it's pretty disappointing (sorry Karl!)

Henry and I had the benefit of eating lots of fruits and nuts, so you won't hear me complain! Not that Karl is complaining, but I think I would were I in his shoes :)



We had a week of meals planned out, but mixed things up from day to day to accommodate leftovers and preferences.

After a week of Atkins here is where we stand en route to the goal:


Karl
Natural Waist +/- 0
Hips -1
Arms +/- 0
Legs +/- 0
Stomach -1
Weight -11 lbs (Dr. Atkins explains that most of the weight loss this first week will be water-weight.)

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Audrey
Natural Waist -2
Hips +/- 0
Arms +.5
Legs +/- 0
Stomach -2
Weight -4 lbs

What keeps me smiling...

For Health and Happiness

Tomorrow we begin the rest of our healthy lives. Lately energy's been low, irritability high so it is time to take charge of our health!! Karl picked up an Atkins Book from B&N, and I read it for the both of us ;p. Low carbs, low/no sugar, lots of veggies, good proteins and good fats--eat when hungry, until satisfied.

Since I'm still nursing Clare, I won't be counting carbs, just eating more veggies and cutting back on starches, processed foods, sugar etc. But Karl will start the 20g Carbs/day tomorrow. With a reevaluation in two weeks. He had a visit to the Dr for a checkup and blood work today, and all is a go!

We'll both be upping our exercise--and have joined a Faith and Fitness group at church.

Weekly updates coming your way!


Karl
Natural Waist 45"
Hips 52.5"
Arms 16"
Legs 29"
Stomach 48"
Weight 268 lbs
Goal: 200 lbs
Height 5'10"
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Audrey
Natural Waist 29"
Hips 38"
Arms 10"
Legs 21.5"
Stomach 32"
Weight 118 lbs
Goal: 105 lbs
Height 5'0"

Cover to Cover

During my first year of college, my first two theology classes required the reading of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) front to back--it was awesome! With the assistance and insights of a wonderful professor, those months were some of the most enlightening of my life.

I will endeaver to take up that assignment again for the rest of the year. A fellow Catholic mom has put forth this challenge, and I have accepted!

Consider taking up this task along with me-- you won't regret it!