Too Far From Home

Trying to get back on a serious LCHF lifestyle. Through the years I have let bad habits creep in and gained a lot of my weight back. Backstory: In May, 2013, I decided to start following a low-carb lifestyle. My high weight was 240 on a 5'4" frame. Currently in the 190 range. Otherwise, I am simply a wife and mom...trying to live by my faith in Jesus Christ, aiming to "bloom where I am planted" and willing to love those who cross my path....while always dreaming of home. "Have your feet planted firmly in this world, and your eye on eternity."

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Galatians 5:18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. | King James Version (KJV) | Download The Bible App Now

But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

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The simple things are also the most extraordinary things

And only the wise can see them.

    Paulo Coelho

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Mother and Babies

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Day #41

MON 11/27/17

I don’t know what happened but it’s been the lowest energy day since returning from PR!

I got out of bed around 9 am to hire the painters for the exterior...and then proceeded to doze in and out of sleep until 2 pm.

Only ate one meal and 1 snack. No coffee, about 14 oz of tea.

🍽PepperJack Cheese

🍽CFA Salad

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Day #40

SUN 11/26/17

2️⃣0️⃣5️⃣

Ate lunch At IHOP after church: Bacon Temptation Ommelette and a small piece of hash brown.

Dinner after evening service: turkey leftovers, cauliflower rice and egg salad.

Turns out I was SO SLEEPY that I could barely get through a FaceTime conversation with Joe...

And went to bed WITHOUT washing my face or brushing my teeth!! (I don’t even know the last time I did that!!! Jr High?!)

The uptick on the scale is really bumming me out! What the heck?! I wanted popcorn at the movies and denied myself....and I surely wanted all the usual Thanksgiving fare, but soldiered on without.

It’s so tempting to just bake and eat a pie if I’m gonna gain weight anyway!!! 😡

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Day #39

11/25/17

2️⃣0️⃣3️⃣.4️⃣

Not a lot of energy today...

Breakfast: BPC (2 eggs + 2 fats)

Lunch: hot dogs and egg + shredded cheddar

Dinner: turkey leftovers

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Day 38

FRI 11/ 24 /17

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣.8️⃣

Is it the LDN, the CLA, the boost of iron and Vitamin D from PR trip?! No clue!! But…YAY!

It’s probably a combination, but I have noticed a marked DECREASE in my appetite since the LDN. I really think the extra endorphins are helping me to lose weight. 🤗

Leftovers all day!

Breakfast: pumpkin bread and coffee

Dinner: turkey....Made brown gravy with arrowroot powder!! So much better tasting with gravy.

Watched Thor: Ragnarok with the kids. 😊

That’s my face without an ounce of makeup, concealer or B.B. cream! I think the microdermabrasion is good for me...and I love my permanent liner/brows and my lash extensions!!

Pumpkin bread (almond/coconut flour) + coconut oil + KerryGold

Bread + coconut oil + KerryGold

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Day #36

WED 11/23/17

Was ready at 9:30 am. Guy came out to view the project to submit estimate.

Acupuncture 🤗

Last IV Iron Infusion for now. 🤗

Spent the day with Brianna. 🤗

☕️BPC (2 eggs + 2 fats)

🍽Small selection of food from Wegman’s ready bar: 1 egg, sm salmon, chicken slice, chicken salad, cucumber, bell pepper, onion

🍽 salted almonds, pepper jack cheese, pork rinds

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Day 35

TUES 11/21/17

BPC (2eggs+ 2fats)

Bacon & Eggs…my stomach refused to eat most of it!

After a Thanksgiving Praise Service I ate the leftovers and whole 🥑

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Day 34

MON 11/20/17

Very tired this morning. Finally ate 1st meal around 2 pm….☹️

Nice chat with our neighbor. Ran out to fill Levo script.

Lunch: Leftovers (Panera’s and part of chicken tender from America’s Best)

Dinner: Haas Avocado/ leftover chicken tender

Strong headache started around midnight.

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Day 33

SUN 11/19/17

Running late for church.....no coffee, no breakfast!

11 beautiful young faces in my Sunday School This morning. 😇

After visiting a long time with friends after morning worship, we set out to lunch.

Step out into the parking lot....SURPRISE! Brianna’s car had a flat! Jack Bosh. immediately set out to fix the problem...thank God. Seth helped take the donut tire off its cargo space and Jack removed/changed the flat.

Got it repaired while we ate lunch with Victoria and Seth.

Evening was for Shawna’s Gospel Choir Night (Stevenson University). Group Dinner at Red Robin with Brianna, Shawna, Micah, and Josh....

Lunch @America’s Best: 4 pc Chicken Tender Meal with Salad

Dinner @ Red Robin: AvoCobbo Salad

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Day 32

SAT 11/18/17

2️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ lbs

Contracted somebody to come out and clean my house!!! Lisa is coming the Wednesday AFTER Thanksgiving! I’m so excited!

Called to get estimates on painting and/or repairing/replacing the house’s exterior wood trim. 🤗

Cleared out my baking shelves and threw out a bunch of expired stuff.

Also, went to Arundel Mills Mall with Brianna today...I really enjoy having a little more energy than usual!

BPC 2 eggs/2fats

Sausage, egg and cheddar

Green Goddes Cobb Salad from Panera’s and half a bag of potato chips...Brianna and I shared one bag.?🤣

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Day 31

FRI 11/17/17

Got up early and savored BPC (2eggs + 2 fats)

IV iron infusion @ 2 pm: 4 out of 5 (series III)

Had an early dinner with Brianna @Double T

Went to watch Justice League with Victoria and Seth.

Stopped by Walmart for a few items.

Face-timed hubby and still felt good. It’s a wonder to have enough energy! I am so happy to see progress.

Headed out to the hospital.

Great nurse! #thankful

Mediterranean Panini sans bread: Grilled chicken, veggies, mozzarella cheese

Also shared some sweet potato fries! 😏

Face-time with hubby

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Day 30

THURS 11/16/17

Showered and thought I was taking Joe’s blazer to mechanic but it started right up…so ran an errand with Brianna instead.

Microdermabrasion Session 1 from Dr Purdy. 🤗 Been looking forward to this for quite some time. (Purchased 4 treatments from Groupon.) would love to decrease the size of my pores.

Went to appt without food! SMH. Good olé CFA to the rescue.

After food stop, I headed over to Ross in Owings Mills and found 2 long sleeve tunic dresses with flower patterns. Comfy and easy to wear.

Then stopped by Sam’s Club… they didn’t have my Levo med in stock…this is the second time in a row….so I’m gonna start going back to Catonsville. SMH!

However, I did buy the most comfortable fleece leggings/crew tops. The brand is Cuddl Duds and I ❤️!

I ACTUALLY COOKED A QUICK/EASY DINNER!

Cobb Salad from CFA

Sautéed chicken with cauliflower rice