Monthly Archives: April 2017

A New “First” (even after 18+ years of dieting)

Posted on April 28, 2017 by gwenacious

This is big people.  I threw perfectly good food away today.  This is just something I DON’T DO… haven’t been ABLE or WILLING to do so ever before… even when I should have to stay on track. All of which … Continue reading →

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The Keto Life

Posted on April 27, 2017 by gwenacious

This should be Day 4 of our Keto (high fat, low carb, moderate protein) lifestyle, but really it’s Day 3 for me because Monday was a fail.  Now that I’ve done it a couple days, I wish I’d read up … Continue reading →

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Beginnings & Breakthroughs

Posted on April 25, 2017 by gwenacious

Yesterday marked Day 1 for my hubby’s (and my) new diet plan.  At first I didn’t have a name for it, I just knew the focus would be less carbs.  That quickly became high fat, low carb.  This is, apparently, … Continue reading →

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Big Announcement, Big Changes

Posted on April 21, 2017 by gwenacious

Since the first long appointment is now completed, I feel more confident to share my big news.  As long as he meets all the insurance requirements in the coming months to get approval, my husband will be having the gastric … Continue reading →

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Stress Eating & Determination

Posted on April 6, 2017 by gwenacious

So after making my decision to skip dealing with lunch and instead, drink a meal replacement shake, I had a FABULOUS day one.  I had some leftover whey protein powder from previous usage (we’re talking, um… 4+ years ago?) and … Continue reading →

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Going Backwards on the Dieting Evolution

Posted on April 4, 2017 by gwenacious

Seriously, I’m about to try something that totally feels like a dieting regression… something people try when they have no clue where to start that I have considered a “newbie” method of trying to lose weight.  It’s actually a step … Continue reading →

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