Whew!

I'm feeling good and relieved that the injections are over and I'm on to the next step... maintenance plan.  I already have been told that the maintenance plan is basically the Atkins plan, no carbs and sugar.  I am just hoping that I can add a bit of variety to my diet.  One of the proteins that I could eat was shrimp, so I had my fill of shrimp in the past three weeks. 

Last night we went to Red Lobster for a dinner party for Paul's men's group from church.  I just could not order shrimp, so I chose oven-grilled flounder and broccoli.  Yes, I did have ONE of their delicious biscuits.  It tasted good, it was the most carbs I've had in three weeks!  Usually, when eating at Red Lobster, I have been known to eat at least two, if not three of those biscuits.  I have learned over the past weeks, that my body can not take that much carbs, without raising my blood sugar and adding weight. 

Tonight I go to the doctor for my final weigh-in and measurements.  I know that I lost 23 pounds and some inches, I can tell it in my clothes.  I am thankful for this loss and I am thankful I decided to do something for myself.  I hope I have learned for the last time, that I must eat healthier in order to be healthier!  I know that I have learned this lesson many times before when I have lost weight.  Only to go back to nasty old habits and regain the weight.  At my age, I don't know how many more chances I will get to relearn this lesson, if I don't take it seriously right now!  Lord help me!