tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36556672007-04-17T02:01:16.264-07:00MJ's Weight Loss LogMateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1168158072808915482007-01-07T00:13:00.000-08:002007-01-07T00:21:12.926-08:00New Year, New Me I've been following my low carb program for about four years, four months now, and I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge of food, eating habits, nutrition, exercise, and overall health. That's why I've decided to start writing more about nutrition and health so hopefully I can inspire others to want to improve their health and knowledge of how to live a healthy Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1168152662198113652006-01-19T22:49:00.000-08:002007-01-06T22:51:02.326-08:00 Hi, I am MJ. I have been low-carbing since July 2002. I started at 240 pounds and lost more than 80 pounds with a low-carb way of life and exercise. This blog is about my experiences and about the low-carb scene, dieting, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1118855792221617362005-06-15T10:13:00.000-07:002005-06-15T10:16:32.226-07:00To give an update - I am still following my weight loss plan, and plan to start exercising more. I want everyone who is thinking about seriously looking for a life change and starting a committed dietary plan (whatever that plan may be) the best of luck in their endeavors. Always remember the reasons you are losing weight - it is those reasons that drive my motivation, and I know they are the Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1103224582872718742004-12-16T11:14:00.000-08:002004-12-16T11:16:22.873-08:00Hey! This is MJ .. I have been really busy over the past year or so, so I haven't updated my log :. That's ok though - I wanted to post an update - I am still diligently keeping track of my weight - right now, I am maintaining, and adhering to the principles I have followed all along! Anyone who is starting, just post something in the guestbook. I'll be sure to read it. Happy Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1060164142987226602003-08-06T03:02:00.000-07:002003-08-06T03:02:22.856-07:00Well - Things are still going great! Long story short, I started this low carb diet 1 year ago and have successfully lost and kept off 80 pounds of weight. My birthday is tomorrow, and I will be going off to college soon. I will always remain faithful to the low-carb doctrine that I am following, and I STRONGLY encourage anyone out there to try a low carb diet - they really work! My dad Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-892169122003-02-16T19:10:00.000-08:002003-02-16T19:10:55.310-08:00An Update: Things are going very well.. since my last update... which was, unfortunately 2 months ago, I have been maintaining my weight at a range between 157 and 163. Currently, I am working on a new exercise and weightlifting plan. -MJMateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-852224872002-11-28T12:03:00.000-08:002002-11-28T12:03:51.483-08:00Wow! Time really flies by quite quickly! Well, Currently I have surpassed my goal, now at 161 pounds and counting. That makes 82 pounds loss since day 1, 4 months and 1 week ago. I will keep posting more.Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-846141622002-11-16T00:01:00.000-08:002002-11-16T00:01:02.273-08:00Log Unfortunately, I haven't updated by web log in a while! Things are going well - I am now at 167 pounds - it is a sure battle. I just got my ACT test scores back - they look very promising for college. I am now working to institute an exercise program to supplement my diet choice. I will be starting that next week. My goal is to be mostly to where I want to be (wherever that is) by Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-835426412002-10-25T22:20:00.000-07:002002-10-25T22:20:27.000-07:00Weight - October 25th, 2002 Weight: 172 Pounds to lose: 7Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-834298492002-10-23T16:15:00.000-07:002002-10-23T16:15:43.536-07:00Weight - October 23rd, 2002 Weight: 173 Pounds to lose: 8Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-832363922002-10-19T20:32:00.000-07:002002-10-19T20:32:38.270-07:00Weight - October 19th, 2002 Weight: 175 Pounds to Lose: 10 Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-831042962002-10-16T22:54:00.000-07:002002-10-16T22:54:17.533-07:00Tip Find foods at any given time safe for the Atkins diet.. find alternatives.. and most of all, find the strength to refuse! This is not about instant self-gratification, but of a long-term process not to be interrupted by idle cravings!Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-831042202002-10-16T22:52:00.000-07:002002-10-16T22:52:45.000-07:00Another Reflection Here I sit at 63 Pounds lost mark, and I ponder.... I am thinking about wher I have been, ad where I am going. I have consulted some before and Now pictures and find it absolutely amazing how much of a change I have undergone. I have not only changed physically, but my mindset is different now, too. Rarely am I self-conscious - not that I was exactly before, but now I Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-829611102002-10-14T05:33:00.001-07:002002-10-14T05:33:33.263-07:00Weight to lose Pounds left to lose: 13Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-829610962002-10-14T05:33:00.000-07:002002-10-14T05:33:07.436-07:00Weight - October 14th, 2002 Weight: 178 Pounds (BTW: I reached the 60-pounds-loss mark three days ago!)Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-829413082002-10-13T18:09:00.000-07:002002-10-13T18:09:35.226-07:00Measurements - October 13th, 2002 Weight: 179 PoundsMateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-829111412002-10-12T22:47:00.000-07:002002-10-12T22:47:49.813-07:00Measurements - October 12th, 2002 Weight: 180 Pounds Tip: Cheese is a good snack...Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-825753632002-10-05T18:15:00.000-07:002002-10-05T18:15:24.583-07:00Measurements - October 5th, 2002 I should be updating this more often. Weight: 183 Pounds to lose: 13 Tip: Hungry for something sweet? Eat something you CAN eat - cook up a sausage - fry some eggs, bacon, or have a salad!Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-824506192002-10-02T20:52:00.000-07:002002-10-02T20:52:06.640-07:00Atkins Tip #1 I am starting a series of Atkins diet tips, and here is the first one, and the cardinal rule I live by: Have a temptation to "bend" the Atkins diet? - There is no food in the world worth getting fat again over!Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-822721502002-09-29T08:25:00.000-07:002002-09-29T08:25:37.476-07:00Measurements - September 29th, 2002 Stomach: 36 1/2 Waist: 37 Weight: 187 Pounds to lose: 17 Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-822270472002-09-27T23:35:00.000-07:002002-09-27T23:35:57.263-07:00Journal I want everyone out there to read on what has happened to me over the past two months - those skeptical about the Atkins diet should try it. It has worked for me and is still working - and, I endorse it, but realize that it is the choice of the individual and in no way should I influence that person's choice in going on the Atkins diet. It truly has worked for me, and, statistically Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-820747342002-09-24T19:37:00.000-07:002002-09-24T19:37:08.580-07:00Journal As I sit here 53 pounds lighter, I feel it is a time to reflect - to reflect on experiences with my weight gain, the journey in getting there, and the journey ahead. Truly, I knew getting to the 165 mark was not going to be an easy task - losing 75 pounds for anyone would be. However, I did some research on the matter - I knew just about every trick in dieting and in a weight loss planMateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-819795212002-09-22T21:41:00.001-07:002002-09-22T21:41:47.416-07:00Yesterday was the TWO-MONTH Mark!!!Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-819795082002-09-22T21:41:00.000-07:002002-09-22T21:41:26.493-07:00Log - September 22nd, 2002 My weight today is 190 pounds. I feel so invigorated having lost the first 50 Pounds yesterday.... this is so incredibly awesome and I am totally unable to describe what it is like to see a whole new person in the mirror... and have people recognize the new ME!! I have 25 pounds to go... only a couple inches on my bathroom scale separates me from my goals... I shall Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-817073612002-09-16T21:13:00.000-07:002002-09-16T21:13:42.146-07:00Log - September 16th, 2002 My weight today is approximately 195. I am keeping my amounts as low as they have been, and am following this diet like I should. I am 30 pounds away from my goal of 165 (YAY!) and I am feeling great - I have compared some before & current pictures and the difference is REMARKABLE! Wow...Mateohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769490850963994869noreply@blogger.com