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Diary of an Overweight Mom: Day 13—You Know What They Say About Unlucky 13…

Morning Weight: 179.8 Well, it’s still in the 179-pound area, though I went up a few ounces. That’s okay though. Mainly because tomorrow I’m likely to be in the 190’s. Okay, I’m exaggerating, as I frequently do, but still, I didn’t do so hot today. The reason? I need to go shopping. You know how it goes—you’re doing great. The fridge is stocked with healthy food; lots of fruits and veggies. But by the end of the week one of two things happens. Either A) You still have all the fruits and veggies left because you ditched them and opted … Continue reading →

Get Two Free Tacos From Jack In The Box!

In my family, Tuesday night means “Taco Tuesday” for dinner. I think we started this because one of the local places offered tacos for one dollar on Tuesday nights. It’s hard to beat tacos that taste great and only cost one dollar, but Jack In the Box has done it! They are having a Free Taco Day! While I wouldn’t recommend eating at a fast food place every single day, I don’t see anything wrong with going there once in a while. I am someone who is trying to lose weight right now, but, I don’t feel like that means … Continue reading →

Carbohydrate Blockers Do Work

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I am a carboholic. I have a major problem with starchy carbohydrates. The problem is that I love them. They are comfort food. Cookies, bagels, homemade bread, if it starts with flour then I love it. The problem for me is twofold: 1. These sorts of things do terrible things to my blood sugar. (Raising it and then dropping it to unheard of lows to the point where I need to take a nap.) 2. Whenever I eat starchy carbohydrates I retain lots of extra water so that my body can process and digest them. (A single bagel can show … Continue reading →