Well, here I am late again. Wish I had a better excuse than I simply didn't do it, but there it is. Better late than never, I guess. Here's my report.
Apples: The only fruit I'm allowing myself during the beginning of this low carb diet. A small apple. I like them cold and crisp.
Bananas: Okay, I have one of these sometimes, too. But a small one.
Blogging: Attempting to keep up with 51313 Harbor Street. I'm getting more visitors as I post more. And a few more comments. Which is cool.
Depression: Dang it, the black dog is snapping at my heels. Very annoying. Got to keep moving and not let it pull me down. Life is too important.
Diet: 20.5 pounds down as of Sunday. Only need another 54.5. Blood sugar is going okay, but not as good as I had hoped it would be by this time. Well, it will come. I suspect the depression is tied somewhat to the changes my body is going through. It's an extended sugar withdrawal.
Job search: Sigh. We're not going to talk about this. Eventually I will find one. Or move to a place where I can find one. I will be employed again.
Publishing: A setback. Lulu was supposed to have Floozy and Other Stories out on Amazon and Barnes and Noble this week. It isn't. And according to Lulu, it won't be there for a few more weeks. They blame "technical difficulties." I have difficulty believing that. I have plans for a publicity campaign, but can't start it until libraries can purchase it. Will keep you updated.
Timed writings: Doing three of these a day. Do you ever use this trick? It's like word warring with yourself.
Writing: Attempting to get that jump started again. Been using timed writings to keep my fingers on the keyboard. It's getting better, but I'm still not putting in the time that I should. Sometimes I get frustrated with this lack of willpower.
And that's all I have to tell you now.
Well, there's this big change that might happen in the next couple of months. I'll let you know if it happens. It's major, but will be a very good thing. I'll tell you more when I can. Keep your fingers crossed and your prayers winging upward.
5 comments:
You're probably right about the depression being fed by the carbohydrate withdrawal. Identifying the source only helps a little bit in dealing with it, though. If it doesn't let up in another week or so, you might want to re-evaluate, but it sounds like you're doing great.
I've been reading lately that they're discovering lots of good things to support the adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," which makes me glad that I at least like apples.
Timed writings can be very helpful.
Here's hoping your big change that would be a very good thing comes together. I like the idea of that.
Oh, yeah, and that's four sacks of flour you don't have to carry around any more. Doesn't that feel great? (Next time you're in the grocery store, pick up four sacks of flour and walk a little ways in the aisle with them and remind yourself you don't have to carry them around anymore. If that doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will.)
Great job on the 20.5 lbs. I'll be nice and not grouse about how men drop weight faster than women. Eric sneezes and looses 5 lbs. It's okay, we'll still love you.
I wish I could offer some encouragement on the stuff getting you down. You might check with your doctor about taking St Johns Wort for the depression. It functions like an SSRI and shouldn't affect your blood sugar but may interact with medications you are taking (if any). Getting sunshine has been helping me.
I'm with you on the writing. I'm not putting in as much time as I would like, either, although I'm getting more consistent. There is nothing more daunting than facing that blank page every day.
Thanks a lot for the cliff hanger, Mr. Mystery Author! I could be more specific in my prayers if you give us a teeny little hint...
Thanks, Jean, for reminding me about the four bags of flour. I was a bit discouraged because the weight loss had slowed down, but I should rejoice in the 20.5.
Wendy, I tried St Johns Wort before, but it didn't seem to do much for me. And I'm sorry about the cliffhanger. It's not that I don't want to tell you, it's that I can't until it happens. I'm hoping to be have something to share by Friday.
Stephen, I was telling hubby today that if I didn't lose any more, I still felt better than I did with the 20 pounds on me. I'll bet you do, too.
I believe I'll lose more, and I believe you will, too. Remember how long you were trying to lose weight and were unsuccessful? Now you've had some success. Enjoy it, tell yourself how proud you are of yourself, and keep up the good work. It is paying off.
Your body has to pause and adjust its metabolism periodically -- sometimes for a couple of days and sometimes for a couple of weeks. Keep doing what you know is right.
As Wendy suggested for me, sometimes a change in exercise will jumpstart again. It doesn't have to be more strenuous -- just use different muscle groups.
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