I'M BACK!

Well, after a hiatus, I am back. I had a tragedy in my life that really turned everything upside down for me. My whole world changed, and I didn't care about anything. I stopped eating low carb. I added more weight to a body that couldn't afford to have more weight added, and I went into depression. I didn't think that there could be any way out of the despair and pain I was feeling, but after a year and a half, I'm back. People say that time heals everything. I don't know if I agree with that statement fully, but I do know that time definitely makes things easier to deal with. With that being said, I'm back and ready once again to share my low carb life with you. 

Six weeks ago, my brother-in-law sat down with me and told me he was worried about me and wanted to help (with my weight and health that is). It was a month before my move to SC, and I figured since I was going to start a new life in a new state, I might as well start it as a healthy one. Plus, he had really helped my sister, his wife, get into shape. She looks amazing now. (Shout out to Carol)! I agreed, and he came up with a plan. The plan involves exercise and eating low carb. Pretty simple stuff. Stuff I already knew, but this time I had to be accountable to someone, and that someone is intense. 

My first time exercising, he and my sister walked with me. I had to walk in socks b/c my tennis shoes hurt so bad, that it felt better to walk in socks. We did a mile, and I felt good. I thought "this isn't going to be that bad." The next day my sister walked with me. I thought it was just going to stay that easy. Unfortunately, it got harder to force myself to go, but I kept on keeping on (even in the rain). 

I was used to eating low carb (obviously since I started this blog over a year ago). So, that part wasn't hard. I do miss some things, but I look in the mirror and decide that it's not worth it to "cheat". I do allow myself a little splurge here and there, but nothing too big and not too often.

I moved to SC on June 27th. Best. Decision. Of. My. Life!!!!! I was a little worried that with the move, I would fall back into old habits. I haven't though! I have been exercising (almost every day), and eating low carb. That is why I decided to start this blog again. 

I am living with my brother. We are sharing the costs of groceries so it really helps if I make a meal plan. That way, I have to stick to buying just the groceries I need for the weekly meals. My brother has agreed to eat my low carb dinners even though he doesn't need to lose weight. It helps to have him supporting me. So with that said, I am going to start posting my favorite recipes and random stuff too. 

Since I started this journey 6 weeks ago, I have lost weight (not sure how much b/c I didn't weigh myself at the beginning. I did lose 17lbs in a week and a half though). I have fit into clothes I haven't worn in 2 years, and I have a ton more energy. Simple things like cleaning up after myself are no longer a chore. I feel like a whole new person. I'm excited to continue on this journey and see what the future has in store. 

Until next time...