College buddies

[LovableLC]

Hey guys what about starting a thread where we check in daily, or whenever we can? Talk about how we are doing with food and exercise, and any thing else we need to talk about?

I'm doing modified Atkins and have 77lbs to lose. Starting regular exercise tomorrow. Had started but quit due to no energy from a stupid meat fast.

[Vpeach]

Hello! My name is Jessica. I'm 21 and currently go to Univesity of Houston..i have abou 25pounds to lose. I gained 7 this week though..I was in Nicaragua and just went crazy w/ food..lol...

[Kimbo123]

hey! my goal is to be 150 by August 31st so we have similar stats! i have 25 pounds to lose too and I've lost about 7 so far...my AIM screen name is KImbobee123. we could totally support each other and whatnot! :)

[Vpeach]

My sn on aim is Virulentpeachpit...im me anytime! I'm getting cable modem in my place today..so i'll be able to chat away :)

[tazmizzion]

You can count me in! I dont start school till early September but its all good. I love the forums cuz the insipiration is unbelievable with a college restricted thread like this I think we can do real good.

Ill start off I guess! As I finish this im heading off to the track for 2 mile walk and then some sun bathing. After that 2hrs of weight lifting at the gym.

And food wise: ate hot dog omelette with onions for breakfast, 2 slices of turkey and bologna wit american cheese right now. need my protein for the gym :yay:

If you wanna chat my AIM sn is tazmizzionz (like the handle wit the added "z" at the end) I have cable so my aim is on pretty much all the time. PS your gonna love my away messges. :angel:


Later,

[Merrymash]

Count me in! I started on 7/23 and pretty much havent lost since the first week, although i think i've lost some inches cuz my clothes fit a little better.

I'm going into my 3rd year in college and school starts next week! I def. need some support since quite often the school work load stresses me out and triggers unhealthy eating behavior. But this year I'm commuting and I think it'll be easier than living on campus where for two years i was constantly surrounded by junk food.

I've been on this plan about a month now, w/out real cheats. However, I havent been too careful to count the exact carb amt ( i have fitday phobia lol) and a few times i've eaten waaaaaay too much cheese, or just too much in general - I think its time to start watching calories and really just eat till i'm satisfied not full!

Well, good luck to everyone!! Here's to an LC school year!!

[Vpeach]

Hello!! How are all you guys doing? I started school today...it was long...i was dropped from a class cuz i didn't have the pre-req(even though i called before I signed up to see if it was ok to take, and they said yes.....) Then i dropped my Principals of P.R. class...its just not for me...i'm just going to stick to my Advertising Major.
I did good w/ food...
I had a sunnyside up egg for breakfast
ribeye and steamed brocolli w/ melted cheddar for lunch
about 10 buffalo wings w/ ranch for dinner
and 2hotdogs w/ 2tbs mustard for a midnight snack...
i'm averaging around 14grams today..which isnt' bad...
Just checking in!

[el corazón]

Hey hey count me in! I need some people my own age to talk to! Im gonna be 19 in October, was supposed to start community college in August but some family stuff happened, so Ill be starting in January (hopefully). I live in central Florida. I've been LCing since about...July. My highest weight was 149, went down to about 138 eating more *healthy* foods. Went down to about 133 cutting out a few pasta and bread servings a day, and limiting desserts. Started LCing and have lost the last few pounds and then some. Now Im in maintainance, or supposed to be, I tend to stay on induction level carbs...not on purpose. I have to go now (brother needs online) but I'll check in later. Hope to get to know everyone!! See ya!!

[Vpeach]

Wow! You really got your weight down! I'm trying to get to 130..but I keep getting stuck at 150...I think my body likes this weight..it doesn't look bad on me..but i still want to have less fat around my waist..ya know? Florida must be nice, my aunt lives there. I'm in houston..so the weather is kinda crummy :(. What do you want to study in college?

[el corazón]

Im not really sure what I want to study. For awhile it was web design. I still really enjoy that but I dont know....having doubts. Then I considered dietician technician for awhile, but changed my mind when I saw the requirements. Just the other night I was talking to my mom about just getting a business degree and doing whatever. What are you studying? I suck suck suck at writing papers, so Im dreading that. Ah. I may start some e-classes in January so I can keep working alot. Who knows! :)

[keh001]

el corazon-
Wow! Very impressed with your quick weight loss! I wish it came easier for me. Do you work out on a regular basis? Any secrets or advise? We have very similar stats- I started at 152, went down to 132 by watching calories, and am now stuck but trying low-carb. How quick did the weight come off once you started low-carb? You are an inspiration!

[rosemam]

Hey! Mind if i join? I'm a freshman in college; i am studying political science and philosophy. I seem to have the same stats of most of you guys. Would really like to lose this weight. Yeah tell us your secret...you lost the weight really fast. Doing pretty well today...must stay on track. Can't decide if i should exercise today or tomorrow. i do have a lot of homework to do. hm...decisions decisions. my aol sn is mamie411 feel free to im me. Keep on truckin'! lol

[tazmizzion]

rosemam,

ahhh freshman year! You heard of freshman fifteen right? Well remember that this time its losing 15lbs not gaining! My first semester wasn't freshman fifteen it was freshman fifty! Ive lost it all again and more but trust me you dont want that or anything close to happen!

Anyway nice to meet ya and my sn is tazmizzionz im me anytime!


Luegoz,

[el corazón]

Hey Rose and Keh! I didnt workout the entire time I was losing weight, now that I am in maintainance I am trying to focus more on being in shape. I may be skinny but I still get a tad bit winded going up 2 flights of steps. That to me means Im out of shape. I dont know if I have any secrets...Ill tell you what I did though...I never read the Atkins book so I kind of winged it and went by what people off here told me. I never did induction. I never subtracted fiber. Every carb counted. Now I subtract fiber from certain foods, not all. Thought I never was exercising at a gym, or at home...My job is very physical. Im a janitor...Custodian if you wanna be politically correct. :) I vacum 16 large rooms, 1 HUGE room, plus hallways 6 days a week. Thats alot of vacuming. :) Plus whatever else I do, thats alot of moving around...Umm..what else do I do.. I dont know really? Maybe Im just a lucky 1. Everyone in my family is pretty skinny/limby so being big doesnt run in my family. I was never extremely overweight. That may have helped too? I also didnt/dont eat much heavy cream. I suppose its a YMMV type thing, but cream makes me feel fat and icky. I have always have a problem with milk, and dairy products in general. I never let myself get hungry. I eat ALL the time. That way I dont overeat cuz I think Im still hungry. I dont know what else to tell you all... Become a janitor! Haha hey it pays good! I just got a raise (Im up to $8/hr now! whoohoo!)! Hope you all have a good day at school and enjoyed the Labor Day weekend. Im not gonna post my AIM sn on here, but I have both of yours on my BL so I'll IM you and let you know who I am if ya get on! :) Later!

Oh! And just so Toffi doesnt come over here and tell everyone I have an eating disorder, I am in no way telling you to do anything in the above part of the post. You asked, Im telling.

[Vpeach]

Never Fear..Jessica is here!!! LOL...i'mbored..just wanted to stop by and say Hello! LOL El Corazon...i don't blame you for being cautious..i just think that sucked about havin to take your stats off..but oh well..you know the true you! I'll be there for ya buddy!

[tazmizzion]

Nice little group we have going here! Listen to Vpeach shes insightful! Anyway lets keep it goin maybe well have AIM chat with everyone...


Luegoz,

[el corazón]

aw thanks peach!

[Vpeach]

No prob Bob :)...
El Corazon..i have a question abou the pedometer challenge..what the heck is Walk Around the World? I was gone for to know what they are talking about... and I didn't wear my pedometer today..oh well.. I know i did a lot of steps...i'm prob around 800 right now...i walk alot at the Campus.

[el corazón]

hey peach heres the link... http://www.tapfer.org/worldwalk/index.php

its kinda fun...just read about it on the page :)

[rosemam]

Well hello everyone. How has everyone's day been? I've done excellent myself...lol. I've been cheatfree for three days now. Yeah. My fridge finally game into today. So I went right out to kroger and bought myself some cheese, tuna, chicken, and pork rinds...mmm. I had to divide the pork rinds into proportioned baggies so i won't eat from the bag. cuz we all know what happens then...without even realizing it, i would have eaten the entire bag. ahh! So i am taking lots of steps to prevent my previous mistakes. So far I've found it easier to be on a low-carb diet and living in the dorms as compared to living at home. Since my house was always filled with junk food, it was always easy to give up and indulge. BUT if i just keep my room clear of high carb foods, it is impossible for me to eat them. I admit the cakes, cookies, ice cream, pizza, and slushies in the cafeteria look tempting...but if i get in and get out it isn't a problem. Whereas at home our tv room was right beside the kitchen, so it was easy to wonder in and grab something to snack on. Hope everyone is doing well. Keep it up!

[Vpeach]

Hey Rose! Our stats are almost the same! I've been cheatfree for 3days also! We should buddy up!!! I remember i tried to do lc w/ out a fridge..that so didnt' work..blah...thank god that only lasted a week.
You're school has a hot tub? Our school opened up a new gym..and it has a sauna...but we have to wear out bathing suits in order to get in...i'm glad my thunder thighs are not that big anymore :)

[rosemam]

Hey peach...yeah that sounds great. I just came back from our new school rec center...has an excellent gym, pool, hot tub, etc. It's only about a quarter of a mile away from where i live so it's easy for me to get there. Plus the walk to and back gives me more activity which equals calories burning. We should start an exercise challenge on here. I love to workout and this would give me even more of an incentive to get off my lazy butt. Well i'm off to bed...You know one of the best feelings in the world...going to bed and knowing that you will wake up thinner than the day before.

[rosemam]

Hey everyone! Well I have been cheatfree for four days offically going on the fifth today. Yeah. Exercised for a little over an hour last night and drank 84 oz. of water. I almost didn't go and exercise but then I just thought of "that one outfitt" that I can't wait to wear when i lose all the weight. Well I'm off to class...just finished having some string cheese for breakfast! Yum. Much love!

[Vpeach]

Woohoo!!! just keep that outfit in mind!! I start my egg fast today..i hope i drop some pounds in the next 5days...

[rosemam]

So you are only gonna eat eggs? Does that usually work? hm...to bad i can't cook eggs in my dorm room. How did you get that cheatfree icon in your signature peach?

[el corazón]

Mmmm egg fast sounds yummy...Butter eggs are good Peach! Ever made em? I love eggs Ive been upping carbs now for 3 days. Had some popcorn today, 1/2 a small apple, broccoli, and then artichoke in my salad. Its hard to up my carbs, and eat enough calories at the same time. I am NEVER hungry and almost feel guilty eating so much. Right now Im supposed to be *maintaining* my weight cuz Im under right now and I was down another 1/2lb this morning. Im terrified of the scale in the morning. I even had some LC pasta and a nectarine yesterday. Maybe its the whole hyperthyroid issue....I need to call that doc..Have a good day guys!!

[rosemam]

yum...i wish i could eat an apple right now. But alas, i'm eating barbacue pork rinds, which don't get me wrong as very tasty. Hope everyone is still doing well. Gone five days cheatfree and today will be day six. Yeah! Can already start to feel a little difference in my clothes. BUT i refuse to weigh myself until induction is over. Keep up the good work everyone!

[Vpeach]

the egg fast lasted 7hrs...lol..oh well..and i ended up cheating yesterday :(...so nothign went according to plan yesterday. Dave is gonna help me stay cheat free for 2months...so maybe i'll lose a pound by then....
i shouldn't get frustrated about not losing weight..since i've cheated 4 times in the last month..blah...oh well....i'm only human...at least i hope i am...lmao

[el corazón]

mmm rose I loooove bbq porkrinds. I tried the artichokes in my salad, and by themselves. Ewwww!!! Gross gross gross!! Also tried a lil bit of pumpkin (the kind in the can) cuz I figured I needed some carbs cuz I didnt eat the artichoke...It tasted like baby food. So I added some brown sugar twin and it was a lil better. I got a recipe for smoothie type thing Im gonna try tomorrow at some point. Im gonna have 1/2 a small apple with some PB tomorrow too. Its so scary adding back this kinda stuff. At least for me....And then I feel so fat and I think its all in my head. Im rambling cuz Im bored and theres nothing else to do. I should be looking up scholarship info but...Well maybe I will go do that now anyway. Well in a lil while...Hey Peach, its okay! You can only eat eggs so many ways. I think...As long as youre not going around eating tons of bread, pasta, cake, cookies....Youll be alright. Just think about your typical day BEFORE you started LCing...and then think that today was just 1 day out of a lifetime (if thats your purpose...goal..whatever). I know all that sounds like a bunch of crap but it helps me sometimes. Most of the time I feel like such poo cuz I didnt stick to my menu plan, or had a handful of popcorn. The guilt sux. Keep on truckin! Its so sweet that Dave is supportive and everything. I hope one day I have someone like that to lean on through everything. Tell him I think hes a sweetie :) Have a good night everyone...Im off to find money..

[el corazón]

Okay I started to search for scholarships and I dont feel like it...It lasted a whole 2 minutes...not even...Ive been thinking about starting a journal...Im online enough..but what do people write about other than what they had for the day..Do lots of people write back?

[Vpeach]

You should check my journal out..its a lot of rambling....i get bored and writei n there..lol..i get a good amount of feedback... I'll write in yours!!! :)
Dave came to the rescue today..i almost gave in to get a slice of a cake at the coffee shop down teh street..but he kept saying no....i was mad at him for 2mins..but thanked him later... i'm making califlower mash and pork chop thingies...lol
Scholorship searches suck! i did that for 2 mins..oh well.
I wish i can start adding a lot of foods back already.. i got some strawberries yesterday..but i think i'm going to let dave eat those..and i'm gonna do strict induction for the next few days.. I'm back to 156 :(..i'm not happy abou thtat..but i hope its water weight...<crosses fingers>

[el corazón]

Hey Peach! Supppper Daveeee! :):) Haha You can do it!! Dont give up! Be strong I think I can I think I can. Haha. I know Atkins (and alot of people on here) dont recommend it, but when I was tempted at the beginning to eat something illegal...or over eat some legal, I would say to myself, if you eat that you have to walk an extra mile on the treadmill, or you have to drink an extra glass (the glass I use is HUGE) of water instead of having that soda. Okay, so it was kinda like punishment, but it worked cuz I HATEEEEE the treadmill, and I really love my Waist Watcher sodas. :)

[Vpeach]

waist watcher sodas??
I did good today..i went to Le Madeline..and almost cracked.but dave was there..even though he was eating h.c.....grrrrrrr...oh well....
How is school going everybody???
I'm ready for break!

[Vpeach]

helllllllllllllllllllllllooooooo? where did everybody go????