194.4 lbs

Odd weight loss continues. I think it must be "the burn". It appears weight loss really is possible if you control your portion sizes and eat sensibly. My lunch yesterday was NOT a controlled portion size (Mongolian bbq, 2 large servings), however I stuck to the diet... I had no noodles, just meat and vegetables. Of the vegetables I did not choose vegetables that are not allowed on the diet. I expected to hold steady. As you see I lost again. Wonderfull!

I checked my blood sugar yesterday to make sure something funny wasn't going on. Blood sugar levels are in the expected ranges for me. (I reached 100 after yesterdays large lunch). I will test blood sugar levels with my next carb meal and see how that goes. I'll try to remember to check my fasting BS tomorrow as well. The ultimate goal of all this is, of course, to ensure a long, enjoyable and healthy life by escaping the effects of diabetes, and enabling myself to do the fun things in life that require a healthy body. I wish to be around my family for many many years to come. I wish the same for all who read this. I hope my blog is seen as a source of encouragement for many. Good luck!

194.8 lbs

This is really odd. I have not been following the diet as strictly as I before my vacation, yet I am still losing weight at a decent clip. Granted, almost every meal follows the guidelines, but occasionally I have things that are off the list. This on its own wouldn't surprise me, but I have not been working out every day. I've been working out about once a week. I'm not sure what to think. Honestly, my portions are small when I break the rules, and I'm sure that has something to do with it, but I'm at a loss as to what is happening. I think I need to get my still-packed blood sugar meter and see where I'm at diabetically. That at least would help shed some light on some aspects of my health.

At any rate, perhaps once "the burn" starts, as long as you're mostly following the plan you still lose. The diet plan states that you SHOULD exercise, but that many people find they do not have to exercise to get results. Weird. If anybody has any ideas on what could cause this, I'm all ears. I guess there's the possibility that my portion sizes are such that my daily calorie burn is still exceeding my daily calorie intake. =/ I guess we'll see.

I'm not upset about the weight loss, I just like to understand what my body is doing... =)

I'm BAAAAAAAAAaaaaaack! =)
197.2 lbs.

THe vacation was great. I pretty much completely went off my diet. As you can see there hasn't been much change. I 've gained about two pounds from the day I left, where I actually hit 195.8. At any rate, the diet plan seems to have worked because I can eat pretty much whatever and my body doesn't seem to gain much. This means my body is not in "starvation mode" like so many diets. At any rate, I'm going to get back on the plan today. Wish me luck.

196.8 lbs

Just a few days left to hit 195... Wish me luck...