Doing Better, very few carbs

As I posted the other day about sabotaging myself, I got back on the ball!!! I have really been watching my carb intake, and really watching my protein more. I have been drinking 2 protein drinks a day, and getting in 40 grams or less of carbs per day (and they are all from my good foods, no white starchy carbs any more) My calories have been from 850-1100. I had gained 6 pounds monday I was at 140, and now I am down to 133, and that is with my period. I know that that isn't any excuses, but I usually gain at least 3 pounds during my period. I was so happy when I stepped on the scale this morning and saw that if I really watch what I eat, and exercise I can continue to lose. So now I only have 3 more pounds till goal (130)!!! I am excitied and think that I get get there in a few weeks if I keep it up! I have learned though, how to maintain....and that was eating a few carbs everyday. I wasn't gaining and I wasn't losing, until this past weekend when I got depressed and ate junk, junk, junk. Byut, I am past that. I just wanted to post this so that others can see that if I can do it, so can you. I know that I am not the only person on OH struggling. So I hope this helps some people out. Yesterday I ate: B - 8 oz carb countdown skim milk and protein shake (unjury) total 30 grams protein S - 2 oz of taco meat( just the meat, no shell, and it was lean ground beef) - approx 13 grams protein L - another protein shake 30 grams protein D - a 1 egg denver omelet approx 14 grms protein I also had for desert a sugar free ice cream bar (that's where my 10 carbs came in) This was approx 920 calories and 98 grams of protein. I drank 70 oz or more of water and decaf ice tea, no sweetner. If I keep my caloreis under 1100 and my carbs under 40, I can still lose weight, and that is what I have learned this past week. Tricia

Tricia, Thank you for this post!!!! I have been struggling big time lately, not losing any more weight. I knew that the problem was too many carbs!!! Reading what you have done slapped me into reality........I know what I have to do........ Thanks for the encouragement! Teri

Your Welcome...I knew I wasn't the only one having problems losing...it is so slow. I was hoping to be losing at least 5 pounds a month, but that isn't happening anymore...I think it's that time where we really have to work hard for our last few pounds. tricia 247/133/130 3 more pounds till goal YEH!!

Thanks for the tips and the encouragement. You've proved it can be done. It's just so much more work now! Have a great weekend. Melissa

Oops...I replied to the other post before reading this one. Glad to hear things are better, congrats on being so incredibly close to goal! Huggers, Susan