Day 1 - I am going to try my best to keep up with this everyday.  I decided to start this blog because of a Facebook friend, she is doing the same and doing great.  I figure if people are watching me, I may be more accountable.  From January to May went from 270 lbs to 230 lbs and now being August 14, have been able to maintain my weight.  Thank goodness.  I need to lose more.  How did I do it?  High proteins, low carbs aka Atkins per se.  I still kinda did what I wanted.  I tried to stay at the 20 grams of carbs a day.  I also used keto-strips to test my urine for ketosis because that is what helps you lose the weight.  However, I did NOT rob myself of cravings, if I wanted something I ate it but in moderation.  I eventually got to the point where most sweet foods did not even taste good to me.  Salt however is a different story and could be my nemesis and is the reason I am on Lasix (Furosemide) fluid pill.  I don't add salt to my food but love chips, pretzels and salty foods like that.  Anyway, I have found that if I do not give in to my cravings, I go crazy and my diet fails.  I just eat those things in moderation.  

My starting weight today 229.9 and yes I am going to take that .1 of a pound because I have not been in the 220s in a long time, so I will take it.  Haha.  Early this morning I was 227 but I won't count that.  I fluctuate and can get there for real.  I will do the same diet.  Wish me luck.  I use myfitnesspal app to also monitor 1400 calorie diet.  So even if I get more than 20 grams of carbs in on a day, I do stay under 1400 calories, it's kinda like a fallback plan. 

Brunch:  Bacon.  Scrambled eggs with a few diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and cheese
Supper:  Hibachi chicken rice with yum yum sauce no veggies because I was getting enough carbs with rice.