A Fresh Start...

I have to admit that I feel kind of stupid writing that title because I feel like I have had so many "new" starts...but whatever....it's about to be 2013 and that's what this post is all about. So you're probably wondering why I disappeared for forever....and now I'm even forgetting when I last updated. I'll just quickly summarize this past month. After Thanksgiving and all the eating I was weighing around 130 and I was annoyed with myself about it. I had been feeling a little out of control lately and so I decided to do something different and drastic....Atkins diet. Of course this required me to quit my vegan lifestyle temporarily, but I thought if I could hit 115 then it would all be worth it. I love it the first week. Sure I had no energy and whatever, but it's like no matter how much I ate(and I ate a ton) I never got that bloated stomach you get when you eat even a small amount of carbs. Anyways I quickly lost a few pounds and hit 125lbs but then I couldn't shift anything. Then I bounced back up to 127/128 and no matter how much I maintained the diet I wasn't losing. I never gained anymore but I wasn't losing....I also always felt swollen and I was so sick of eating unhealthy stuff like cheese and fake meats. Anyways....I quit on Dec. 26th. I ate carbs in moderation...I also started my period. My weight went nuts for a couple days but now I'm at 129/130. I'm okay, but I'm annoyed that I can't shift this weight and I am semi unmotivated right now. I think my new plan of attack is to have lots of premade healthy food and lots of good healthy recipes. I think knowing more options and having lots of choices is a big deal for me. If I can find some sweet treats that I really enjoy....that will make all the difference. In other news....I finally did go to the doctor for my thyroid and depression and it turns out my thyroid was really low. So I'm sure that hasn't helped my diet. Also, I started taking a new anti-depressant and I love it. I feel so much more calm, happy, and positive about life in general. I'd share more, but I'm tired....ttyl.