Loverly Week!

I had one of the best weeks I can remember. I started low carbing it to home-test if I was *insulin-resistant. In the first three days, even with a cheat, I lost 2lbs. I'm not really sure if it indicated insulin-resistance or if doing a major carb cut is just what I need, but seeing that scale move down after watching it slowly creep back up is a good feeling. So right now I've brough some carbs back in, but I'm keeping them low. I'm going to try to keep my daily diet down to 40% carbs on regular days, and maybe a bit more on days that I work out. I have noticed a difference in my energy levels when I'm not eating carbs - I'm pooped all day long and my cold has stuck on a little longer.
I had two Mommy's Night Out this week. They were exactly what I needed. The first night out we went to Copper Lane Studio and were PAMPERED! Hand and scalp massages, shampoo, blow and style. Then the icing on the cake; I won the draw for a free cut and colour!! I've never had my hair professionally coloured, so I'm super excited! We went over to Restraunt 27 after for a couple of bevvies and nibblies. I 'cheated' and eat an apple dessert - but I was well within my calorie counts and probably just a bit over my carb count. Miraculously I didn't beat myself up for this 'cheat'. I took it in stride and told myself I was doing a good job even if I indulged a little - I also used my will power and didn't touch the ice cream that was on the plate as well!  Night Out #2 was at Angie's house - a couple gals got together for some snacks and wine and laughs! I stayed out until after 1:30am (which is WAYYYYY past my bedtime), but it was such a good time!
I came to two conclusions this week. I need to pay more attention to what I put in my mouth and I need to pay more attention to MY needs too. I always thought that changing the way I eat was going to be way too hard to ever do well, but it's turning out to not be too bad. I'm proud of myself for making these steps and taking care of myself from the inside out. On the other hand, I need to make more time for ME. Before this week, the last time I was out of the house on my own was a few weeks before Christmas. I need to start doing things for me. I love being a mommy and I love being a 'wife', but I don't want to forget who Tina is. Surprisingly, this may be the most important part of my journey of getting healthy.



** Insulin-Resistence: Your body needs insulin to help blood sugar (glucose) enter cells. When you are insulin-resistant your body doesn't respond to regular levels of insulin and blood sugar can't get into your cells. So your body produces more and more insulin. High levels of blood sugar and insulin floating around in your systems can affect kidney functioning and raise levels of blood fats.