[ldyj]

Happy, Monday!

Today is my first weigh day on Rung 1, and I do not have good news to report! Except for cocktails I had at a Kentucky Derby party, I have been right on track with Rung 1. I've gotten in my water, veggies and excercise plus some - and I've stayed in fat burning mode except for about 12 hours on Thursday after I had, of all things, eggplant!

So, considering all of that it's a mystery to me to find myself UP 3 lbs!!

Years ago I tried Weight Watchers when they were doing their "fat 'n fiber" plan. I followed all the rules and did what I was supposed to do (if I can't do anything, I can diet!). Each week I'd either stay the same, gain, or be down .25 lbs. The instructor, who believed in "tough love" admonished me to stay the course and follow the plan! When I told her I was, even showing her my food diary, she'd just give me "one of those" looks, which to me said "you're cheating and not being truthful!" At the end of six weeks, another lady who joined the same time I did, got her 10 lb. pin. I'd lost 3 lbs. I sat in my car and cried!

Of course I've discovered since then that processed carbs and sugars are not my friend. That is why I do Atkins. So what do I do when I see the scales do what they did today? Drink my water, eat my veggies, get in the exercise and keep going!


I'm off to look up some recipes and go to the market.


Take care all!!