Weekly Weigh In - 7/20/15

Last week's weight: 233.1. Today:

2 pounds down after low-carb for a week and one cheat meal. I'll take it. 

Low Carb Treat - French Soda

If you have a hard time avoiding ice cold, sweet and creamy treats at this time of year (guilty!) I have found something that satisfies the craving for such things, and it's called a French soda. It's very simple and delicious!

In a tall glass, throw in a handful of ice, a splash of any flavor sugar free syrup (the kind you use to flavor coffee, some brands are DaVinci and Torani) - my favorite is coconut, but vanilla, raspberry, caramel, and orange are also wonderful, fill the glass almost all the way with plain bubbly water/club soda, and then add a splash of cream or milk.

Made with 2 tablespoons of half & half, this tasty concoction has about 40 calories, 1 gram of protein, and and 1 gram of carb.

Low Carb Bandwagon

I'm tired of the weight gain for no reason. After weeks of working out, eating healthy, and continuing to gain nearly a pound a week, I got really, really frustrated. Clearly what I was doing wasn't working. I decided to jump back on the low carb bandwagon because as much as I hate it I know it works for me. So I spent the weekend eating whatever I wanted and today I am back to bacon and eggs for breakfast, salads with protein for lunch, and protein and veggies for dinner. Here goes nothing.