190's Club

[Shirlfe]

Hi, I would like to start a club for people in the 190 range. I weigh as of now 193. We could give each other support.
I weighed 150 about 7 year's ago. We moved to a new state, Texas, was lonely, and I quit smoking, and I gained all my weight back. I can still remember tho how it felt to be 150. I am big boned, so I was slim at 150. I lost to 150 on a low fat diet and almost lost all my hair. It is not healthy. I am committed now to get this weight off and feel good once again. Please join and let me know your feelings. Hug's, Shirl :wave:

[tamarian]

Hi Shirl ,

But we do have one :) This is the purpose of the triple digits club, support of those with 100+ lbs to lsoe, and encouragement for those of us who have a lot to lose.

Unless I misunderstood what you meant by 190's club? Otherwise, we'd have too many clubs (180's, 170's, 250's, 230's etc.) with just a few participants.

If I missed the point, please let me know. We're always ready to open separate forums for support when there's an obvious need for one. :)

Wa'il

[alto]

Wa'il, what about having a 190s thread? (Not that I'm anywhere near 190!) I can relate to wanting to have a place to "chat" with people near one's own weight. I've seen boards with Countdown Clubs -- Countdown to 275, Countdown to 250, Countdown to 225, etc. Each is a thread. It's kinda fun to "graduate" from one countdown club to another. As the forum grows, there may be age-related threads, too.

I know having a lot of forums drives some people crazy -- it's hard to remember where to go, or what was where. But others may like a small room with others in similar circumstances.

Just a suggestion :) I'm still finding all the wonderful little "nooks and crannies" of this forum.

[tamarian]

First, I mistunderstood 190's club to be for those who need to lose 190 lbs! :)

As for creating specific countdown threads, that s sounds intersting. :thup:

Wa'il

[alto]

With apologies to Shirlfe, who wanted to start a club not a conversation, I'm sure, I had another idea for this. I think Shirlfe has hit on a real need -- there are lots of people here with 40, 50, 60 pounds to lose and they're a bit left out between the Turtles and the Triple Digits.

So perhaps there is need for a forum, or a few threads, aimed at those with 50 pounds to lose, 25 pounds to lose, etc.?

Shirlfe, there are a lot of people on the board in the 190 range, so I hope some will find this thread and join you :)

[Shirlfe]

I have about 55 pounds to loose and need the support doing this.
I thought it would help if we could get together to get the job done.
Thanks Alto, for letting people know there is a need for people with 40 or 50 or 60 pounds to loose.
And thanks tamarian for listening to me.
Sure glad I only have 55 pounds to looose and not 190, but I feel for anyone, no matter what they have to loose, we need the support.
Hug's Shirl

[tamarian]

Originally posted by Shirlfe
but I feel for anyone, no matter what they have to loose, we need the support.


Hmmm, believe it or not, this entire web site is dedicated to the support of anyone on low-carb, and has been doing it successfully for over a year. :)

Wa'il

[Shirlfe]

I was Just thinking more personal Hug's Shirl

[kyfaithly]

(((((Shirlfe)))))

I too, as a newbie, felt like I wasn't sure where to fit in because of the titled Triple Digits, Turtle, etc. But I will say that everyone has responded to me on all questions and just to encourage, so I think we will find the support no matter which thread we look at.

I am at 183 from 190 in just 6 days, but I notice the scale is fluctuating a pound or two up and down. But that's okay, I will not judge until the 14th day.

Today's menu:

4 pieces of bacon (not hungry enough to include eggs)
16 ozs water

Salad of Spring Mix (arugula, radiccho, baby lettuce leaves, baby red chard), shredded cheddar cheese, grilled chicken and crumbled bacon with ranch dressing
16 ozs water

8 ozs Crystal Light lemonade

Turkey burger
steamed cauliflower
16 ozs water

Will drink 2 more 16 ozs waters or lemonade or maybe a diet coke

Please include your menus for encouragement, ideas and general guidance.:yum:


Thanks and good luck on your journey

[Shirlfe]

Yes there is great support here on all the forum's.
I guess I was Just looking for some one near my weight to count down the pound's to.
Look's like you are doing good.
Here's what I had: Some chicken wings, sugar free Jello with cream. 2 tablespoon's peanut butter. And I am going to have a big salad for supper.
I am down from 195 to 190, Hope I lose to 180 or below by Christmas. I gained some back, but I am on a roll now, a pound a day. Have a great evening. Hug's' Shirl

[kyfaithly]

That sounds like an attainable goal. I guess you and I are the two charter members of this club, lol, so encourage each other we shall. I too would like to be about 15 pounds lighter by Christmas, or even less. Are you on induction or already past that, or are you doing another plan altogether?

I posted my dinnner as a turkey burger and steamed cauliflower, I am not hungry and it's already 7:30 here, may just do the steamed cauliflower. :D

Btw, I am 52, married, one son (28) and one grandson (8). We all live together since son's divorce 6 years ago. How about you?

[Shirlfe]

Hi, Yes so far we are the only ones here.
I am not on induction, but trying to follow Atkins.
I am 61, married 44 year's and a mother of three 43, 37 and 39. Grandmother of 4, (10, 8, 6, and 5) 3 boy's and a girl.
I have gained quite a bit of weight after quiting smoking 6 year's ago. I was a a decent size then. I weighed 150 lb's. Hoping to get back at that weight, or 135. Rather be 135.
I am really tired being this weight, and I think I am now to a point, I am ready to shed it.
Welcome to the club and I know we can be a support to each other. Hug's, Shirl

[wawtigress]

:D yea , i have just finished induction and am on day 19 of diet , ihave been trying to find a place to fit for my weight range. i started at 200 lbs. and lost 10 lbs by day 12 on inducton. then gained a lb back for 9 lb loss and nothing since then, i want to talk to other people aboout this phase , i 'm ready to start over on the induction again to see if i had sugar by mistake . i'm not looking for a big drop at one time but i thought that i would lose the lb. back. i have at least 50 to go . i started on introductions but found out that it should be only for intros. even tho' i read and reply to some. when i went looking , i found i didn't fit into triple digits or turtles so i went to daily low carbs but found that wasn't my spot excet to share info. so thanks for this forum.i'm with you. if it doesn't fit you , it won't help. wawtigress

[Karen]

Hello waw,

Here are some general hints on how to use the forum...

The Daily Low Carber is for general discussions about low-carbing.

For personal advice on how you're doing, the best best thing is to start a Journal in the Journal forum. If you look at other peoples journals, you will notice that they record what they ate for the day, and some will record activities. A journal keeps all your information in the same place so you can refer to it easily.

Everyone eats differently, so it's hard to give suggestions unless we know what you're eating.

Some other great features of this board are in the orange bar at the top of the page, especially in the Low-Carb Tips and Low Carb Tools. There is also the Search feature at the top right of the page where you can search for topics that have come up before.

It takes a while because there is so much info here, but you'll soon be clicking through like a pro!

Karen

[kyfaithly]

Hey Shirlfe--

I have been caught in :"Tis the Season" activities since the 3rd (working the Secret Santa Shop at my grandson's elementary school everyday last week) and literally stuck in the Christmas traffic for three days :daze: !! But you would be proud of me, I made sure I ate my induction meals before I went, or I would stop at Arby's and get a Big Montana, throw away the bun and eat the roast beef. I also ate at Sonic (a drive in restaurant here) and would order bacon cheeseburgers and they were yummy!!

Whooo Hoooo I just got on the scale and I am down to 179.8 this a.m. That's close to 10 pounds in 14 days. Today is big decision day , last day of induction, where do I go from here??? I am reading Protien Power and Carbohydrate Addict's to try to decide.

I am 52, married to my high school sweetheart for 34 years, mother of a 28-year old, grandmother of an 8-year old. They live with us (have for 7 years).

I too have gained weight steadily at a rate of 10 pounds per year, my goal around 140 or maybe 130, depends on how I look and feel. 130 was my optimum weight for years, but I was also in my 20's then. My reason for wanting to lose is because I am tired of feeling "old" and my feet and knees are tired of carrying around all that extra weight. I feel if I am winded, tired, and in pain from this weight now, I will be a mess in 10 years!

How are you doing, still losing??

And are you ready for Christmas (assuming you celebrate)?

[wawtigress]

hi, i put in a new thread under 190 yes , i am interested in this group, it fits my needs more. if i ever learn all the in and out of this computer. i tried to put in my journal yesterday and ended up on someone else page, the instructions aren't clear to me . so i deleted and tried again but it didn't take so my husband is going to see if he can figure out what i'm doing wrong, i started out on induction at 200 lbs and lost 9lbs. then nothing until today my 20th day and i lost 1 1/2 lbs. for a total of 10 1/2 lbs. now on to the owl. and add more carbs. so i'm very interested in your group since i fit in this category.got to go for my walk.wawtigress

[grrlpwer]

hi Shirley...what part of Texas you live in? I live near San Antonio :D

[wawtigress]

shirlfe, when i wante to join your group in the 190 club , i was new and thougt i had to put in a new thread but found out later that i just need to post reply to your thread. i have tried every way to delete my thread but can't get it deleted. any suggestions on how.wawtigress

[doreen T]

Members cannot delete posts, but if you'd ever like to change your own message .. to correct a typo, or add or remove something ... just use the edit button in the right lower corner of all your posts. You can make changes for up to 48hrs from the original time of posting.

I think your other "190" post is lovely .. some other reader may find the words encouraging and inspiring. 10½ lbs is great success! I recommend for it to stay put ... but if you prefer, we can remove it for you.

Doreen

[agonycat]

Hey Shirlfe,

I started back in April of this year at 192 and down to 152. I also live in Texas. (Dallas/FTW area)

Just wanted to say hi and good luck!

[Shirlfe]

I have been off for a while, have had a sinus infection. Welcome. And to the Texan's. I am near Austin.
I am doing a lot better, staying on track with Atkins, hoping to lose 10 pounds by Christmas, but will be more like 7. I will take all I can get.
I had a good day today. Had pork chops salad and green beans for supper. Pork chop for lunch. Guess I like pork chops. ha. Had a bite of cream cheese with pumkin mixed in it, with splenda. See y'all tomorrow. Welcome everybody! Hug's Shirl

[kyfaithly]

Well, it looks like our group is growing. Good to have another on board. I progressed to the OWL today, I am a bit intimidated by the extra carbs, but life must go on and I must be able to add more food for this to truly be a WOL instead of an induction phase.

I'm looking at the Protein Power way of thinking, personally I think it offers more variety and more balance, but it also requires more thought for sure. On that plan, not only do you keep your carbs low, you are required a certain amount of protein per day by calculating your body fat and lean muscle mass (which I unfortunately have very little of :rolleyes:.) Anyway, I'm lucky to be able to count the 20 to 30 grams of carbs per day, much less keeping up with 50 to 60 grams of protein. I will keep reading until I really get a grasp of it, but in the meantime, it's Atkins OWL.

Look forward to reading more from you, just remember, water till ya slosh!!

Good luck and happy low carbing!

:p

[Leebugboo]

Hiya! I am right there with ya Shirl. I started at 202 and am down to 193. By the way, Kyfaithly is my aunt. Small world isn't it. I am doing okay and getting results on Atkins. I would (like everyone else.....like to get faster results) but I am hanging in there. I like the support everyone gives here, and I like your idea of the 190"s. I wish you the best of luck and hope to chat soon. Take care!

[Shirlfe]

Good for you Lee! I know we can count down the pounds every week. I have someone now the very same weight, as me. We can do this together. Hug's, :wave: Shirl :wave:

[Tikerberi]

I reached 198 last week, and am desperate to get it down. I have fluctuated and am at 195.5 today. I only started inducation again in earnest Yesterday, including exercise.

I'm 51, divorced, two grown daughters, I live with my two cats. I also started treadmill workouts after a long time with a broken foot. I'm perimenopausal with night sweats, insomnia, etc.

I've already posted to the exercise forum, daily forum, journal forum, and fitday. I don't know if much of it will be repeating myself. Maybe I'll just kinda post summaries here, and in detail on the others...depends on how much time I have since I do most of my writing from work (I work on computer with numbers, so occasional non work related emails are a relief.)

Are you guys posting to the other forums as well?

[E&J]

Hello folks,

I am actually 197, and just started my Induction today. As I struggle through these great forums, I am pleased to have stumbled on this one. I too would like to get down to 150, and hope to at least get down to 185 by X-mas.
So far I am doing better, after breakfast-3 eggs scrambled w/ seasoning and onion, I was stumbling upon a headache. AFter lunch today, -salmon and mixed greens, I felt better. I am on the west coast and at work. It is about 2pm pacific time.
It's when I get home that I worry about, but once I do get home I'll make sure I have the forum on line.

I will be sure to keep this forum active, I did post in the journal section under E. So I hope I have all the tools I need to succeed. I have never done this before, but have heard to many wonderful things from people who have.

But this site really gives you the boost to remember why I am doing this, and that I am not the only one. I work for the airlines, and so it sometimes is hard to try to keep on track of food. But it sounds like eating out or fast food joints is not too difficult, as long as you pay attention to what you order.

I'll be back-
E&J

[Leebugboo]

Welcome E&J.........you are most definitely not alone! You have a lot of new friends and support here. Stick to your plan and you will succeed. I will check out your journal in a bit, too. Good Luck!

[sunsight13]

Hi everyone :wave:

I can't wait to join your 190 club. My goal is by the end of January. This is perfect and something to shoot for. Thanks for starting this.

Susan

[Leebugboo]

I am cheering for you!!!!! :cheer: :bhug:

[spatzei]

This is such a great idea for a thread! I too am 193 as of yesterday...started at 200lbs. I am keeping to the Induction phase of Atkins seeing as I have been "rewarding" myself when I lose. As of today, also starting in earnest and like everyone else, I wish it would come off faster, but I am very happy with what I have accomplished so far. My mom even told me yesterday that I "look" thinner already... :lol: :cheer: leaders.

I will be 30 in February, single and have been laid off from my job. The job thing had me down pretty bad in the beginning of the week, but as of yesterday, looks like things might be turning around...keep your fingers crossed for me!! Not an easy time to keep the bills up to date and go Christmas shopping! YUK!!

I also would love to break into the 180's by X-mas, this gives me only a week and a half or so....I will really have to watch myself! I know I can do this and I know the rest of you can do it too!! This such a great support team!

Well, that is all for now, and I look forward to keeping up with all of you!

Deb :dazzle:

[DGriffin]

Good Afternoon to you all...I fit right into the 190's..I've lost a bit..I've gotten down from 218 to 213, and now I'm 193(A young lady I work with came up to me and said..what in the world are doing, please tell me..that is a boost to the esteem)..I am also hoping to get down to 180 very soon...Sure, let's encourage each other down to the 150 mark...

[DGriffin]

Spatzei...sorry about the job thing...keep your head up...hope you find what you need...way to go on the 7 pounds..I think you can reach your goal in 1week and 1/2!

[E&J]

It's great to see others here. The more the merrier.
--Spatzei, good luck on the job thing. You may actually
be getting a better job.
I hit 30 last April, and it feels like over the hill, but I am
sure once I get done to a comfortable size things will
look up.

E&J

[spatzei]

Thanks E&J! My second interview went really well this afternoon and should know by next week! And your right, it would be a better job and more moola too!!

deb :wave:

[kyfaithly]

Gee, get busy and don't journal a day or two and come back and have a whole bunch of things going on.

Welcome E&J, DGriffin, sunsight13, and Tikerberi!!

Shirlfe looks like your 190's club is taking off! And with you and Lee, let me say, she's loves a competition , good luck to you both :D

Is anyone doing the OWL, or are all of you on Induction??

[Leebugboo]

DGriffin...........I am with you! LETS support each other and drag each other kicking and screaming into the new, thinner, healthier us world! :D

[Shirlfe]

Deb, Keep your head up, a job is right around the corner. Keep up with the low carb.
I am losing, but had to take some meds. for my sinus infection, that keeps hanging on. Hope it don't slow me up.
I had some chilli tonight and hadn't eaten nothing but celery all day. Was so busy, I didn't take time to eat and I know it's a no,no.
I Will weigh next Friday and let you know about the weight loss.
Getting close to XMAS. I Still have a few thing's to do.
OK everyone, let's get down into those 180's. More fun when we do it together. Hug's Shirl :thup:

[kyfaithly]

I am so bored with this way of eating, but it's my own fault. I am not the plan ahead type of cook. I am more the "what's in the fridge, fly be the seat of my pants, is what's for dinner type."

Spatzei, hope the job is in the bag :D.

OWL sucks, not losing, but thankfully not gaining either. Atkins says it takes a couple of weeks to figure out a losing rate but I'm sooooooooo impatient. I want losses, lots and lots of losses :mad:. If I continue on OWL, I will not have any more weight off by Christmas :thdown:. The thing I don't understand is that I'm not getting more than 20 to 30 carbs per day, you would think I'd still be losing.

:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

I still continue to be totally unhungry (is this the way anorexia starts?). Who would have thought that I would ever have trouble getting enough food in me. All this excess weight didn't get here by not being hungry. In fact, it's pretty weird being not hungry enough to even binge. I have Oreo's, Fudge Striped Cookies, and M&Ms all around, no desire to even look at them. And the ice cream is getting old in the freezer. HA HA, that's a first from a total ice cream shake freak! :D.

[wawtigress]

Hi, I tried the 190's but my inexperience with the computer made me think this was inactive since no post since Dec. 1. But a nice person helped me and said i needed to click on the pages out to the side . presto , I found you.I'm down to 190 from 200 and my next goal is 180. I posted my journal under t-z and finding a lot of good info . Like to hear about your experiences with your weight losses and slowdowns.Wawtigress

[alto]

Hi, WAWTigress -- you found it!!! (It takes some exploring to figure out all the nooks and crannies of this forum :) )

I hope you get a lot of info and support from the 190s Club :)

[kyfaithly]

Welcome to the 190's Waw. Yours is one of the journals I tried to read daily. We can do this, we can, we can :D

[AngelaR]

Howdy everyone. This looks like a place where I can fit in too. Seems like we have a little bit of a mix of people who want to hit 190, and people who's start weight was in the 190's. That's okey dokey. I'm sure we will have lots to share.

I had a wonderful conversation this week with a dear friend of mine. We haven't seen each other in person for about 3 years, but are in touch regularly by phone and by email. We had lapsed into a 3 month void, and got caught up with a Christmas phone call. She told me she had lost 57 pounds this year (she started at 240) and is now around my weight. Turns out she's "sort of LCing" without knowing it. She's eating healthier, cut out bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and is eating more dairy, fruit and healthier stuff. I'm going to send her a copy of Protein Power as a surprise. Even though she's not being true to the purist LC way of life, she's made remarkable progress.

I guess it just goes to show that this WOL can work with great flexibility for some people. We all just need to find the right "groove" and learn what our wiggle room is!

I had a bit of a slip this week and learned that I have very little wiggle room. (6 cookies, 2 sausage mcmuffins and way too many macadamia nuts rewarded me very quickly with 3 pounds of water weight). Looks to me like I'm going to need to stay pretty tight, like living inside a LC girdle. If I wiggle and jiggle the plan even a bit, my body gets even real fast. Has anyone else found they react the same way?

I'll be checking in regularly. Everyone have a great day! :wave:

[AngelaR]

Originally posted by kyfaithly
Atkins says it takes a couple of weeks to figure out a losing rate but I'm sooooooooo impatient. I want losses, lots and lots of losses :mad:. If I continue on OWL, I will not have any more weight off by Christmas :thdown:. The thing I don't understand is that I'm not getting more than 20 to 30 carbs per day, you would think I'd still be losing.


Have you tried keeping track of your weight loss on a chart? Either pencil and paper, or a graph in an electronic spreadsheet will do. I started right from day 1 (I weigh myself daily) and it has helped me realize that I loose weight in steps. After the initial starting whoosh, it was a pound off, then hang there for a week or so, then another pound and so on. My chart looks like a set of stairs. Knowing that helped me to be more patient.

[Cher]

Well, this is just where I am...sort of struggling in the 190's. I'm down from 230...which is nice, but, it would be great if I could hang out with this group for a while (I feel a little lost on this board...it's so big). I'm 5'8 1/2...so my first goal is to get to 165 and then access where I am...and possibly go for 145. Anyway, it would be nice to be with a support group that has the same amount of weight to lose...although...I sort of relater to everyone on the board :-)

[sunshine2]

Well, I am definitely in this club! I've been stuck in the 190's for three months, thats right THREE MONTHS. Finally broke 195 and down to 193 (but I'm up this week because water weight). This is a wonderful idea. Maybe we all can set some goals, like 10 pounds loss by certain date or something. Just to get us all motivated, just an idea. The xmas challenge was kinda kewl that someone started, I think it was 25 pounds by xmas. We could do something of that sort, but make it a holiday a little closer than xmas ;) . Weigh in every Monday and report our stats? Any suggestions?

[Cher]

That's a great idea Sunshine2. I have also been stuck in the 190's for quite some time and I would love to set another interim goal date... What about setting a goal to lose 10 pounds by Valentine's day? I agree that we could either weight in on Monday's or, just report in and talk about our progress and our obstacles. What does everyone think?

[sunshine2]

Cher, lets do it. Lets make a challenge amoung ourselves and whoever else wants to chime in, 10 pounds by 2/14/02. Lets all report our weight. I'm starting mine today, and Valentines day is on a Thursday as well, thats 7 weeks we have to loose 10 pounds, thats about 1.5 pounds per week we need to loose.

Weight 12/27/01 195

Just think, by Valentines day, we'll break these 190's and FINALLY be in the 180's. Man, won't that be so wonderful!

Who else wants to join the challenge?

[Cher]

Sunshine2,

Oh great...I think this is a very healthy challenge! I weight in on Monday's....so I'm make sure to check in with my weight this coming Monday.
How Fun! I'm excited...thank you for your support!

I blew it on Christmas Eve and Christmas....so, I know that I might pay a price this week. But, I feel like this challenge will help me to get right back on track again!

I really look forward to being under 190 :cool:

[sunsight13]

You guys, you will be well out of the 190s club before I get there, but my goal is to be part of the 190s club by Valentine's Day. I am at 216 today.

Cher, I applaud you. Your goals are so close to mine. I, too, am 5' 8.5" and am shooting first for 165. I would be ecstatic at 150, so we shall see.

I am a California girl, having spent most of my life in San Diego, so right now, with a foot of snow outside my window and 22 degree weather, I envy you being in Southern California. I will be back for a vacation next September and will never tire of being in that corner of the world.

I so want to be part of this forum soon, so I will watch your challenge and root for you. Good luck on breaking into the 180s! :cheer:

Susan

[sunshine2]

How about that, I'm a California girl too, I was born in Bakersfield, lived in Santa Paula/Ventura area for quite some time, until my family decided Oklahoma was the place to be. So they loaded up the truck and moved to Tulsee ( :D )

Susan, I was once where you are right now, and I thought I would never see under 200, it took me a while, and you would've thought I won the lottery when I stepped on the scales and it said 199, I really did cry. Now, I can't believe I'm trying to get to the 180's. Who would've thought it. Anyhow, what I've trying to say, I know you'll get there, we're cheering for you too!

[Marlaine]

Hi there Everyone!!

I'm not quite to the 190's yet, but I'm gonna be really soon!

I keep reading posts about rate of weight loss and I wanted to share with you my point of view on it. If you've read my journal, you know that I had a lot of difficulty in the first six weeks or so that I did LC. I think that the only control that we have over our rate of loss is to follow the program to the best of our abilities, tweeking and tuning it until we find the unique version that suits us best.

For that reason, I try not to set "pounds lost" goals for myself because if I don't make it I'll be disappointed. I think our bodies work they way they work and drop weight at a rate that is beyond our ability to control other than fine-tuning our fuel. Since I weigh myself every morning, I look forward to it with eager anticipation. If I've lost, I am delighted, and if I didn't lose, I have the satisfaction of knowing that I am following the plan and that the pounds will drop when my body is ready to shed them. It's like I'm observing a scientific experiment. The question is: What does it take for Marlaine to lose weight most efficiently? I'm working at finding that answer.

This is a mindset that I've been developing since I started LCing and it sure relieves a lot of stress and negative feelings for me. My Number One goal in life is to live peacefully and positively. I choose to be happy and I'm getting better and better at it as time goes by. I think LCing has really helped with my body and brain chemistry and I'm grateful for that as part of my success.

I'm looking forward to participating in this thread.

Marlaine

[AngelaR]

Go for it girls! If you need the challenge of losing 10 pounds by Valentines Day, and it keeps you motivated and on track, then more power to you. Good luck. I'll be watching and cheering you on. Here's hoping that your body is going where your mind wants to be. :p

I'm choosing not to participate because I loose so slowly, and my body will get there when it is ready, not by a date I set in a calendar. I lost 11 pounds in the first week. In the following 7 weeks I lost 8 pounds. That's only ounces more than 1 pound a week. I doubt that I'd reach a 10 pound loss by Valentines so I don't want to set myself up for a disappointment.

Instead, my first short term goal is to hit 166 some time in 2002. That would be the first weight in 10 years that doesn't have a 7, 8 or 9 in it. When I hit that, I'm going for a spa day....facial, manicure and pedicure.

We all have different things that motivate us. For me it's a chance to spoil me rotten at the spa.

[Shirlfe]

I am back and rarin to go! I had a sinus infection and thought I would never get over it, and then Christmas, and I wasn't a very good girl over Christmas. I am pushing restart. I am in induction. 1st. day. Hope everyone's dreams come true in the New Year, 2002. Hug's, Shirl.

[Shirlfe]

I am in my second day of induction. I plan on salad's and maybe boiled eggs. Meat in my salads. I ached all over this morning, hope that's not the norm. I feel better now, since I have been up a while.
Alto ,I deleted my Private message's so you can get me now, they said you tried to message me, but I had to delete my messages, that it was full, so I did.
Well, I will Ck. back with you guy's later in the day.
Have a good one.
Hug's, Shirl :wave:

[donnaj]

Shirlfe and Kyfaithly,
I was 192 and I am down to 187 in the four days on induction.
Here is what I had today: Breakfast: 2 slices of bacon with two eggs. Lunch: cucumber,3 slice of roast beef,1 tomato slice with salt,pepper and splenda),cooked brocolli with cheese. I have 64 oz. of water and 2 cups of coffee. :wave:

[Shirlfe]

:thup: Way to go Donna. I will weigh Friday and let you know what I weigh. I have gained back some of the weight I had lost, so need to change my stat's again. I am not giving up. This is my year. I am going to start using my stepper for exercise. Hug's, Shirl

[donnaj]

Shirley,
We well make it. :thup: I am tired of feeling sick and tired all the time. I want to live life to the fullest . I will email tomorrow to tell you how I am doing and what I ate. Soon, we see a new us. :wave:

[sunshine2]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Marlaine
[I keep reading posts about rate of weight loss and I wanted to share with you my point of view on it. If you've read my journal, you know that I had a lot of difficulty in the first six weeks or so that I did LC. I think that the only control that we have over our rate of loss is to follow the program to the best of our abilities, tweeking and tuning it until we find the unique version that suits us best. ]

Marlaine, I read your journal, or at least I've started reading it, I can see you did have some great difficulty the first weeks, but boy, look at you go now. I was reading it because I saw a post where I believe Alto committed on how you struggled and now you are on a roll, she recommended we read it, so I've started reading it. I have that same problem, I loose, and I continue to be very strict on the program, and I start gaining. I just can't figure it out. I'll give you an example

(these are all on the same very accurate digital scale, the same time and everything and I always weigh in the nude - saves a few pounds ;) )

12/28/01 - 203
12/30/01 - 199
12/31/01 - 196
1/1/02 - 193
1/2/02 198
1/3/02 193
1/4/02 197

NOTICE 1/2/02, jump up 5 pounds, then lost three, then this morning up another 2?? anyhow, it gets discouraging. I want so badly to get out of the 190's, I've just been here too long. Nothing seems to work. I thought I was so close on 1/1 and just so happy, then bam back up to 198. :( geez, will I ever get there?

[Marlaine]

Originally posted by sunshine2
NOTICE 1/2/02, jump up 5 pounds, then lost three, then this morning up another 2?? anyhow, it gets discouraging. I want so badly to get out of the 190's, I've just been here too long. Nothing seems to work. I thought I was so close on 1/1 and just so happy, then bam back up to 198. :( geez, will I ever get there?

Hey there sunshine!

I can certainly understand your frustration and discouragement. However, the fact is that you can't gain that much FAT overnight.

I'm of the opinion that those scale bounces are all water. When I hit a new low, I adjust my stats here and consider it a fact. When the scales bounces up after that I don't worry too much because I know that I am following the program, doing the same things I've been doing all along. So, when my body is ready I know that it will let go of the excess water and next few pounds. I think it's just a matter of having confidence in our ability to do the LC program. I'm trying not to waste any mental energy fretting over how fast I'm losing. And anyway...I'm doing this as a WOL, not just a temporary diet!

There was an excellent post about water that I read in the last day or two, but unfortunately I can't find it right now. If I come up with it, I'll post it here again.

Hang on there....your time will come!

Marlaine

[sunshine2]

Marlaine:

Thank you so much for your kind words. I never really thought about the fact that YOU CAN'T GAIN 5 pounds of FAT in one night, and only posting my low and the rest would be water weight. I have a major problem with holding water, my doctor used to perscribe me water pills to help, but I became addicted or should I say dependent on them. I got to where I would take double the dosage if I gained 1/2 pound, then I would quickly loose 7 pounds, then gain it back again, over and over, vicious cycle, finally my potassium was so low, the doctor refused to give me any more. So, I'm glad I found this WOL. I need to develop your attitutude and just accept the fact that when my body is ready, it will release this weight, and nothing will change that. It will take some work and attitude adjusment for me to think that way, I'm so hooked on that damn scale.

Thank you again, you helped more than you will know. Your a very inspirational person.

[sunshine2]

Okay, I'm over the sorrow thing I had last week. I dug some old photos out of me last January, and I was very pleased with my weight now. Boy what a difference a year can make!

So this morning the scales read 195.5, last year they were 228. So instead of focusing on how much more I need to loose, I'm going to enjoy the weight I've lost so far and just think how much better I'm going to look NEXT January.

So, here's to the 190's club!

[donnaj]

Sunshine,
That is how I felt after see old picture of myself. I am living one day at a time and enjoying every moment of it.
By the way, your name for the group is what my husband nickname is for me. He said I brought sunshine when I walked inot a room. So I know you do the same. :D
I weighed this morning I am now 184 from 192 and I still have 4 days of induction to go. :cheer: :Party: Have your try the mock danish yet? It is getting great review on the other board. I am going to try it as a treat when I end induction.
Thanks friend for being here for me. :wave:

[sunshine2]

Donna:

The mock danish is truly wonderful. There are so many variations to it too. It's quick, convenient, you can eat it warm or cold. A lot of times I will make it in the evening and have it the next morning for breakfast. If you are having a "chocolate" graving, make the mock danish with a little cocoa, it taste like a brownie.

Sunshine was a nick name my daddy gave me as a little girl and it just stuck through the years, my whole family calls me that.

Congratulations for getting down to 184, that is awesome!!!!!! And you still have four days to go on inductions, wow! I started back on Induction last Saturday and have done good on it so far, I plan on staying on it for another month.

Congratulations again!

[donnaj]

Thanks for encouragement. I can really use all the help I can get.
I have tried the mock danish yet but everyone I have talked to say it is wonderful. I will make it for myself after induction. I will try it with the chocolate. I bought some lo carb chocolate fudge drink at Wal Mart and I will use it after induction also. Maybe that will take care of the sweet attack for awhile. I use to experiment when I was on Atkins before and have not had time to start yet.
But I will. This is my way of life now and I quess what, I love it.
Have a wonderful lo carb day, my friend. :wave:

[Cher]

But, I'm back and still on program (YaY).

Sunshine2...it looks like you're doing great. Sorry i haven't been on the boards but, I've been thinking about the Valentine's Day challenge and was happy that I weighed in at 190 this morning! Where did you find that mock danish recipe...it sounds good...lol. It's cool that you're in Bakersfield Ca...that's not far from Newport beach...it also looks like donnaJ is in California - how cool

This is funny...my Yorkshire terrier was named Sunshine Marie...I called her sunnie as a nick name. She died on Christmas eve at 14 years old...but, she added a lot of sunshine to my days.

donnaJ...that's so awesome that you're 184...I CAN"T WAIT till i'm in the 180...I will be so happy. Actually I'm quite happy wityh the weight that I've dropped so far...but, being in the 180's will be awesome! I agree with you sunshine...we need to be happy with the weight we've lost so far...we've come a long way!

Marlaine...thanks for posting your support. I totally understand not wanting to set yourself up especailly with the "Stalls"...I'm slowly getting out of my 190's stall (whick seemed to take forever). You have done so incredible on this WOE...I'm so happy for you!

AngelaR...thanks for checking in with the 190's club. I appreciate the support you've given marlaine...I also understand losing slow. This has felt really slow to me but, when you add all the pounds up it's awesome. So, I'm hoping the best for all of us. By the way, it would be great to be anywhere in the 160 in 2002! I agree :-)

Well, sorry I was away for a while...it looks like everyone is doing great. Hope to get re-connected again

[Marlaine]

Originally posted by Cher
It's cool that you're in Bakersfield Ca...that's not far from Newport beach...it also looks like donnaJ is in California - how cool


Sounds like the makings of an LC Coffee Group. I'd encourage you all to meet. We have a wonderful time when we are together here in Vancouver. What a bonus! Losing weight AND making some great new friends!

I'll be happy to get TO the 190's. I've been hung here since last year....December 31st to be exact! Had coffee with Ruth tonight and she's quite certain that I shouldn't be worrying about it! I'm not worried...I'm just anxious to get my Bodacious BFL Babe Body.....the 140 pound version!

Marlaine

[Ruth]

Originally posted by Marlaine


I'll be happy to get TO the 190's. I've been hung here since last year....December 31st to be exact! Had coffee with Ruth tonight and she's quite certain that I shouldn't be worrying about it! I'm not worried...I'm just anxious to get my Bodacious BFL Babe Body.....the 140 pound version!

Marlaine

M: I have no doubts that you will have that BFL body THIS year. You have a lot of determination, commitment and resolve (is this the same thing, am I being repetitive?) We are going to have a lot of fun getting healthy. It has been alluded to that I have an obsession with the scale.... you don't want to be obsessive, do you? LOL, I'm teasing you. You'll see 199 soon, I'm positively sure :)

[Cher]

Marlaine,

That does sound like fun (meeting everyone)...that's great that you've gotten together with a group from Vancouver! That must add a lot of support to your program.

You are so close to the 190's, and you've done so well...you look great! And, what an inspiration you've been for everybody (just reading all the posts). I can't wait until I'm in the 140's either. It seems like I'm really ready for that again (although my body seems to need to catch up with my thoughts...lol).
We will make it and soon. By next Christmas I think we will all be amazed. The time seems so long when we're going through this weight loss phase. And, so short when we look back on it (isn't that amazing). I'm excited for all of us

[Gilta]

I am almost done with my 2 week induction. I have only lost 2 lbs., but with help from people here I found out 3 things. I did not eat enough, did not drink enough and I needed to eliminate or reduce my salt intake!

I hope by Wed, I will be down another 2 lbs. I have my 20th class reunion in July and I am on the committee. I want to lose about 2 lbs/week to reach my goal. I will start exercising in a few weeks. It usually takes me that long after I change my eating to feel normal again.

I look forward to chatting soon!

Gilta

[sunshine2]

Hey Cher, (love the new pic). I wish I lived in California, but I moved back to Oklahoma 20 years ago. If ever I get out there, I'll let you know and we can hook up for coffee.

I was feeling a little down this morning, was hoping the scales would show a loss, but they haven't. I weighed last Thursday and they said 193.5, today, they say 195.5. So, I'm going to blame it on muscle weight. I'm going to stay off the scales until next Monday the 21st, just too disappointed when they don't show a loss. Even a 1/2 pound loss would've been welcomed by me. However, Tama suggested I measure myself, so tomorrow, I'm going to have my trainers at Curves re-measure me, this way I will see how many inches I've lost since December 28th (the last measurement) versus pounds. Even though the scales say I'm up two pounds, I just don't feel like it. I do feel thinner, my clothes are looser.

I'm still shooting for the 10 pounds by Valentines day, but the way it is right now, I've only lost 1/2 pound since our "10 pounds by Valentine day challenge". But as they say, it ain't over until the fat lady sings, and I ain't singing. LOL.

[Cher]

Gilta,
Hi, I don't think we've met on the boards yet so I just wanted to say hello, welcome and congratulations on almost
being done with induction...that's awesome! You're so right about eating enough food and drinking enough water..I didn't think about the salt intake (my dr's have made me add salt because my pressure drops too low and I black out)...but, the fact is that salt can really cause bloat and water retention. Drinking the water really helps to push that fluid and any toxins right through the body. So, I'll think I'll run downstairs to get some water right now...lol. I understand your goal to lose 2 pounds a week (because I'd love to do the same). The thing that I've noticed is that sometimes the body just releases weight in it's own time (boy...do I hate that). But, what's truly amazing is just getting through the next 6 months and then looking at our progress. I think we will all be amazed :-) Sunshine2 and I have set a short term goal to lose 10 pounds by Valentine's Day...and that small goal is just hard enough.

Sunshine2,
Ohhhh for some reason I though you were in California too. Thanks for your comment about my pic...I appreciate that. I noticed that a few people have pictures on line and it's kind of nice to see what people look like....you feel like you know them a little more.

I go through the same thing with my weight loss...especially with exercising. I am weight training and as we all know "muscle weights more than fat". The nice thing is the inches seems to go down pretty fast even if the scale isn't showing it yet. I'm glad you took starting measurements on December 28th...it will be fun to see your progress. It's a really good sign that you already feel thinner and that your clothes are fitting better (YaY Sunshine2). I usually try to measure once a month...and last measurement my waist was down 5 1/2 inches...even though my weight loss seemed stalled...that was pretty nice! What type of exercise program did you set up at Curves (I think that's a gym...right)?

I'm still trying to lose 10 by Valentine's day...but, the truth is I'll be happy with whatever progress I make....especially if the inches keep going down. Don't worry, we'll do our best and see what happens!

[Gilta]

Cher,

Thanks for the welcome. I am just getting into this. I would love to jump on your bandwagon to lose 10 lbs by 2/14. I hope to start exercising shortly. I think that will help.

As soon as I get a picture I like, I will post it.


Gilta

[sunshine2]

I am going to have a friend scan one of my recent pics then I will try and post it as well, not sure how to do that yet, since I am totally computer "stupid". LOL

I do something called circuit training at curves, its an all women workout place. Its a 40 minute exercise program where you go from machine to machine and in between the machines you are jogging. Its a combo weight/aerobic training. It burnes 500-600 calories by the time you finish.

They measure me once a month and weigh me in as well to check my progress, my weigh in date is the 14th of each month, but I weighed in the the 28th and got measured because they are having a contest this month. We all had to pay $5 and at the end of the month, whoever looses the most weight and inches combined gets the pot, its around $150. (I sure would like to win that).

Well I just got back from my ab exercise with my trainer, and all I can say is "ouch". I'm already feeling it, so tomorrow, I hope I can even breath.

[Gilta]

Sunshine,

My MIL swears by Curves. Unfortunately, there is not one by me yet. I joined a new club called RAC ( Rochester Athletic Club) for women. It is opening in March so I am trying to lose a little before I show myself in public.

For now I am going to try to exercise, either nortic track or paddle at least 3x/week. My husband and I play Friday nights so 1 down!

I way in tomorrow to see how much I lost on the induction. I am trying to cut out the salt today and drink tons of water. I only lost 2lbs the 1st week, so I am hoping more this week.

Gilta

[Cher]

Gilta... that's great! We can all try for our valentine's goal together...there's more support (Yey). Good for you that you're exercising. I'm getting ready to start my lower body work out today. I've been in a lot of pain so wish me luck!

Sunshine2...how fun, I look forward to seeing your picture. I'm terrible at scanning, so, DH had mine scanned at a Kinkos...lol. Wow! That circuit training sounds great - especially the part where it burns 500 -600 calories...but, also the combo training part....Way To Go! I relate to the "ouch" part...lol that's exactly how I'm feeling right now.

Have a great day!

[Gilta]

Sunshine and Cher,

Well I was awfully excited this morning. I got on the scale this morning. I dropped 3 lbs from last week! I think all this support has helped. I am eating much less cheese and salt items and more water. Only 7 more by 2/14! At this rate, I should make it. I have to find some new things to eat or I will go wacko. Any ideas on meat recipes? I looked at this website and they were ok, but I like hearing from people directly.

Gilta

[Cher]

Gilta,

That is awesome! Way To Go :cheer:

It looks like your changes (less cheese, salt and more water) made a difference quick. I'm so happy for you....and very cool that it only leaves 7 pounds for our Valentine's Day challenge. I'm not great on recipes yet, however, there are some low-carb cookbook's on the web. I'm not sure if it's OK to refer to link here so, I'll try to check that and then let you know. Actually, I've never done this, but, if I can send you an e-mail I'll try to send one of the books. One of my quick stand by's is taco's without the shell (I guess that tells you how limited I am....LOL).

Sunshine2...how are you doing?

[sunshine2]

Hello all, well, I haven't weighed yet since last Monday, and I will weigh this Monday. I'm losing slowly and hoping to make the 10 pounds, but the rate i'm going, it doesn't look like I will I'm still aiming to do it and have changed my menu some too, cut out the cheese, upped the fat and calories and more water and exercise. Even though the weight loss has been slow, I have lost 6 1/2" since December 28th so I'm happy about that. I'm still tweaking my menu to see what works, I will know more on the 21st and will let you guys know. I'm sure hoping for a whoosh.

Gilta, one of my favorite meat dishes, is just pure and simple, fry up some ground beef, turkey or whatever, add a few diced onions, some bell peppers, mushrooms, and add some spices like chili powder. Then I put about a teaspoon or two of salsa on it and some sour cream, yum yum. I guess this is kinda like a taco salad without the shell. Also, I like to take some chicken, diced up and add mayo, egg, green onions, celery, basically a chicken salad. Sometimes I even add a few nuts to it to give it more of a "crunch". I guess you can say, I just make my own recipe up as I go along. There is a good stuffed bell pepper recipe in the Dr. Atkins book I'm thinking about trying, if I do, I'll tell you how it is.

[Cher]

Sunshine2,

It sounds like you're doing really well. 6 1/2 pounds since December 28th is awesome. Sometimes, I'm lucky if I lose 1 pound a week. The good thing...is that add's up to 52 pounds a year (I'll be at goal weight by the end of next year...lol). actually, I've had stalls where I don't even lose 1 pounds a week now that I think about it. Oh well...it doesn't matter because we will all get there! You both have either cut down on or cut out cheese...and, that is really good. It seems like since I've been trying to cut it out...I'm wanting it more - I hate that! However, I know that I'm one of the ones who shouldn't have cheese and it inhibits my weight loss...so, I'll just have to work on it. Good for you two!

[Marlaine]

On December 31st my scale said 200.5. Since then it's bounced around between that and 203. Earlier this week, I got to 200, but it feels like my body is tormenting me just because I WANT so badly to be under 200! It's just a good thing I have a sense of humour!

:daze:

Marlaine

[Cher]

Marlaine,

Boy, does that ever sound familiar. My DH was telling me the other day, remember when you kept saying can I just get under 200 pounds. It seems like I went up and down and all around 200 pounds for at least 8-10 weeks...and just as I'd hit 200, I'd go up to 205 the next day. Finally, I broke that and went into the 190's but every once in a while I'd go up to 200 again. I have a feeling that that's exactly what's going to happen in the 180's. I hit 189, then went down to 187, then went up to 194, then back down to 190 and then 189. Also, when I hit 189, I looked at my Dh and said "watch tomorrow I'll be in the 190's again. If it wasn't for the reality of fitday and my journal, Id' probably give up...but, the charts keep me in line! I can see the progress over time and it's awesome! I know that since the middle of August I've made progress, and that's what keeps me going.

In the long haul...the weight loss is massive! But, when I look at the short-term it can be frustrating. That's why it's great to have a sense of humor about this and to know that we're making progress.

[donnaj]

Marlaine,
Hang in there girl and you will see under 200 very shortly. You have done wonderfully so far. :cheer: and I know this stall is short lived. I will be here if you need me as you have been here for me. :rose: :bhug: to cheer you up.

[Marlaine]

Cher and Donna...

Thank you thank you ladies! Your kind words mean a lot to me! I think when I see my first weigh-in under 200 I'm going to be singing it from the rooftops!

Marlaine

[Gilta]

Sounds like we all go through the same thing time and time again. I lost another pound, but may be up again next week. I am trying to start exercising so maybe that will help keep it down.

Marlaine, I can hardly wait until I hear you sing! It will be wonderful to hear.

Sunshine, trust me inches counts more than pounds. I still have not lost any inches. My clothes still feel tight. I thought with 6 pounds it would make a little difference, but not yet.

Cher, can you just come to my house and cheer me on? How can one fail with all your positive thoughts???

I went through some really tough times over the 3 years and that is how I gained most of my weigh. I was in fertility treatment, which unfortunately did not work for us. I am getting my life back and I want to take the weight off. I appreciate all of your support.

Gilta
6 more til 2/14/02

[sunshine2]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cher
It sounds like you're doing really well. 6 1/2 pounds since December 28th is awesome.

I wish I had lost 6 1/2 pounds, but it wasn't pounds that I've lost but inches. I've only lost 1/2 pound or so and have lost 6 1/2 inches since December 28.

Marlaine, you know that I know what your going through, I wanted so badly to get under 200 too, and when I did, I just cried, I felt a major load lifted off my shoulder, not sure why, but I did. Now I feel the same way about getting out of the 190's. I've been here since September. We will get there, I'm sure of it. I'm doing the same thing, bounce from 193 to 195.5, not sure why. I'm still tweaking my menu and will weigh Monday to see if I've accomplished anything this week. I'm trying to find out what is making me stall. I just feel if I could just get to 189 things will start happening (I felt the same about getting to 199). Yes, our bodies are tormenting us, I've had to develop a sense of humor myself. LOL

Gilta, I know fertility treatments can make you gain weight, I have a friend who just went through it and was telling me how much weight she had gained. Unfortunately, it did not work for her either. They have been married 15 years, and finally resorted to raising cats. They would've made great parents, but God must have other plans for them right now.

Cher, keep up the great work.......looks like you and Gilta are going to make that 10 pound challenge. :D

Well, off to eat my bacon and eggs........

[Marlaine]

I'm here to announce my official entry into the 190's club!!

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

This morning I finally broke the barrier and weighed in at 199#! Boy oh boy oh boy am I happy!!

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Marlaine

[sunshine2]

Oh, reading that just brought tears to my eyes. I know how happy you are. I'm so proud of you. Enjoy this day girl, you've earned it, Don't you just want to get on top of a building and yell "I'm under 200".

Congratulations girlfriend!

[Gilta]

It is time to celebrate with a Sip of Water! Marlaine, congrats! What a wonderful Friday. I can hear you singing all the way to New York!

Gilta




:Party:

[Cher]

(((((((((((MARLAINE)))))))))))))))

That is so cool! Congratulations on being in the 190's :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Way to go Marlaine :yay:

Sunshine2... sorry, I obviously got mixed up. But, 6 1/2 inches is still awesome, it sounds like a few pounds are ready to come off. Those pounds are a little stubborn, especially when you're exercising. But, I bet your clothes are fitting better. I have a size 14 jeans that I've been wearing and finally they are beginning to get baggy. I know that because of the exercise...it has to be. Wow! I will definitely sing and shout when I can fit into my size 12 jeans...that day will be awesome. By the way, I've made that mock danish a few times and it's great! Thanks for letting me know about it. I can't get in the habit of doing cream cheese to much because of the candida. But, it's just a nice change on special days.

Gilta, I'm not familliar with fertility treatments, but, I can imagine that any drugs and combined stress can cause weight gain. I always wanted to have a child, but, waited to late, and then went through an illness. I looked at a fertility brochure and a friend told me that their treatment costs them $24,000 and they still didn't get pregnant. That just wasn't an option of me (financially). So, I decided not to persue it. But, I would have really liked to have a child...so, I totally understand haw stressful that can be.

[Gilta]

Have a safe and happy long weekend. I am off and I swore to my husband I would not get on the computer since I am on it for work all day. Hope to come back and find out we all are real close to our 2/14 goal.

Gilta :D

[donnaj]

Marlaine, a reporter reported seeing fireworks in the sky. Now I know it came your way. Congratulation and welcome to 190's. :yay: You made my day with this wonderful news. :wave:

[Marlaine]

Thank you Thank you ladies!! It feels really good to have that particular pound off. It also feels great to have you cheering for me. Means a lot to me. Thanks again.

Marlaine

[Cher]

I forgot to let you know that I tried the Mock Danish (in fact, I've had it about 4 times) and yum! Wow! What a pleasant treat that was. This morning, I added fresh strawberries and whipped cream and I though I felt like I was eating a Belgium waffle! Thanks for telling us about it :-)

[Marlaine]

Originally posted by Cher
I forgot to let you know that I tried the Mock Danish (in fact, I've had it about 4 times) and yum! Wow!

I've started adding an extra ounce of cream cheese to it to help get my calories and carbs up. Tastes pretty darn good that way!

Marlaine

[Cher]

I added a little extra creem cheese today also (2 1/2 ounces) and it's less eggy that way. The true test will be making for my mother and sister tomorrow...my mom is hesitant to try anything, but, I think she will enjoy this!

[donnaj]

I just tried it and I was blown away. I used cinnamon and butter.
I could eat these all day. Cher, I have a husband like that and I am going to make one for him for dessert tonight for dinner. I think he is in for a surprise. :wave:

[Cher]

I agree...I could eat the mock danish all day, it's really a treat. My DH tried it the other night and he kept asking for more of it (I was thinking NO...this is mine...but, I gave him some anyway...lol). I have to be careful because I really shouldn't eat cheese (I've had problems with candida). So, we'll see what happens.

[Gilta]

I hope you all had a nice 3 day weekend. I did not lose any weight, but my clothes feel a little looser. I do the actual weigh in and measuring tomorrow am.

My mouth is drooling over this mock danish. Can someone write out the recipe or send me an email? I would love to try it. My husband is also doing this and is a little tired of now sweets with a bread of some sort.

I have done a lot of exercising this weekend, but did not do so well on the water. Oh well.

Gilta
jillgress~hotmail.com

[donnaj]

Hello Cheer and Gilta,
That is wonderful that both your husband are supporting you. I have to say that I love my DH for being so supportive because it helps me with this journey. Cher, I also have to watch cheeses but wow! what we can look forward to as treat once in awhile.
I wish I could eat it every day.

Gilta, here is the recipe for the famous Mock Danish:Mock Danish

2 oz cream cheese (soften in microwave)
1 egg
1 tblspn splenda
1 tsp lemon concentrate
1/2 tsp vanilla

mix softened cream cheese and egg. Add remaining ingredients. microwave on high for 2 minutes.

I hope you will enjoy as much as I did.

Well ladies time to get started but have a great day. :wave:

[sunshine2]

Well I finally stepped on those darn scales Monday, and I'm down ........yippie! Not much, but I don't care, I'm down! Changed my stats to 194 from last Monday at 195.5. So, I lost 1.5 pounds this week by adding more calories, go figure. I am going to stay off the scales this week, TOM is due to visit and I hate the scales when that is happening, they always show a 3-10 pound gain. :(

[Gilta]

Donna, thanks for the recipe. I will try it out tonight. How many carbs, protein, fat and calories are in this? I want to put it on my fitday custom list.

Sunshine, congrats on dropping. I know what you mean about TOM. I always gain then.

I hope tomorrow I have good news to report. I have kept my calories up and my carbs pretty much so less than 30. I have exercised as well. I hope at least the inches came off.... I am tired of wearing woman's sized clothes. I would like to be able to walk into any store and buy.

Oh well, probably will be able to after 15 more lbs.

Gilta

[Cher]

(((((((((((Sunshine)))))))))))) Way to go! Congratulations! Yeah...I was also thinking about that TOM...think I'll just avoid the scales then...lol. Keep up the good work!

Gilta...glad donnaj gave you the Mock Danish recipe. I use cinnamon instead of lemon (one of the variations that others listed). let me know how it tastes with lemon. Do you gals think that exercise slows down the weight loss? I think it does for me...but, all my clothes fit better...so, I think it's worth the trade off.

DonnaJ... yeah those incredibly supportive Dh's are so valuable. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to be married to someone who was trying to sabotage my WOE or, someone who was uncomfortable with my weight. No matter what... DH always say's "you're beautiful" and that he doesn't care about the weight. I think that's because he's seem me literally starve myself with no results over the years... Thank God I get to eat now...LOL... oh...and...lose this weight!

Marlaine...how are you doing? you must be feeling really great...

[Marlaine]

Originally posted by Cher
Marlaine...how are you doing? you must be feeling really great...


Hey Cher!!

I'm doing GREAT!! I'm quite surprised that I haven't crashed since my schedule has been so hectic since the beginning of January. I'm up at 6:30AM and go pretty much non stop until 10PM, between school and work. I'm done the day course at the end of this week so am planning a bit of a time out from the rushing around.

BFL is going very well and it surprises me that I leap out of bed with ease because I'm so looking forward to doing my workout each morning! Yes, I'm feeling GREAT!!

Marlaine

[Cher]

Hi Marlaine, Glad you're doing so well! WoW you have a Hectic schedule...you must have your food worked out for the entire day (well in advance...LOL).
What are you studying in school?

I'm glad BFL is working so well...it must help to energize you for that schedule! That's awesome :-)

[Shirlfe]

It's me, I am back, and at it again. Had a lot of thing's happen lately, but now back on track.
I am having a cup of coffee with cream and later I will have 2 egg's and bacon. Maybe Tuna for lunch and salad and a hamburger for supper and a salad. Boring food. Lol, but I am back on induction.
I want to try and cook some of the recipes, so I won't get bored with eating, but then maybe I should get bored with eating. Lol.
Everyone have a great day. Hope to be in the 170's by my Birthday in March. Hug's Shirl

[Gilta]

I am a little disappointed. I got on the scale this morning and I did not lose anything this week. I kept my carbs down, drank tons of water, did not eat much salt. I started exercising so I hope that is the reason.

I did however lose 1" overall since 1/9/01. My clothes are a little looser, but I was hoping for more weight loss. I am using Fitday.com and it looks like I am ok. I will write in my journal again. Maybe someone has another idea. I am going to buy a digital scale today. I think my old - 7 years, is just too old!

Gilta

[Shirlfe]

You may be losing inches, instead of weight now. I know it get's frustrating. Shirley :wave:

[sunshine2]

Gilta:

Do not be too disappointed, this same thing happened to me, I was not loosing for three weeks, no movement on the scale, but I lost 6 1/2", then this week I lost 1 1/2 pounds (FINALLY). Sometimes I think when we start exercising our body will lose inches before it will shed some of the weight.

I also bought digital scales so I can see an accurate reading, even if its just 1/2 pound loss I want to know.

Don't give up, your doing great.

[Cher]

Shirl... Glad you're back on track...doesn't it feel good when we know we're taking care of ourselves and our bodies :-)
I think trying some of the recipes is a great idea...otherwise...it's so easy to get bored. I must say that when I added the Artichoke and spinach dip to my food....wow...that got me through some difficult times. Does have cream cheese and other cheeses in it...but, it was really good! I just don't have it all the time. It sounds like you're doing well...good for U!
Ahhh to be in the 170's again...that would be really, really nice!

Gilta... the exercise effects the scale...so, get prepared. I noticed that big time. However, the inches go down much quicker and you fit into smaller clothes much quicker...so, it's worth it....don't despair. Speaking of that...Congratulations
on your 1" loss since 1/9/01. The fact that your clothes are looser says a lot more than the scale!!!!!

Sunshine2...I'm still amazed at your 6.5 inches lost...that's totally awesome! I wasn't real great at exercising the last 3 weeks (only exercised 2 times a week) and I'm paying the price. The inches lost this month were nominal. However, I do know that it will get better as I resume my 4 - 6 time a week workout schedule. In fact, the scale may have gone down a little quicker because I wasn't working out as much (yikes)...oh well, I'll deal with whatever the results are. I am just really happy that I can wear a size 12 jeans again. They are a little tight...but, wow! at my weight, I wouldn't have expected them to fit at all. It's got to be the result of 3 months of weight training 4 - 6 times a week...that stuff is really powerful. So, here's my commitment, I've already done my lower body workout today, and I'm committing to exercise at least 2 more times this week for a total of 4 workouts.

Everyone have a nice day. And thanks for being on the bb...you gals are an inspiration for me

[Gilta]

Thanks for everyone's support. I really appreciate it. I guess I will have to take it all in stride. As long as I continue to lose something, I will be ok.

Cher, I can't imagine being in a size 12 anytime too soon. I am vertically challanged at 5'2" so I spread out a little more! My goal is to be a size 12 by July. I am a size 16w right now....

Thanks again and I am heading to the gym after work.

Gilta

[Gilta]

Ok, I need all of your advice. I went and bought a digital scale. It shows I weigh more than the scale I started with by about 3 lbs. Should I just bite the bullet and up my profile or should I wait until I match the weight the other scale is saying/??

Help!

[sunshine2]

Gilta:

the choice is yours, I will tell you what I did, I bought my new digital scales, and of course they were different than the scales I was weighing on at the gym, so I just changed to what my scales said and started weighing on them in the morning, without clothes (saves a few pounds this way). And yes, I had to "up" my profile, but guess what, I got to celebrate my loss all over again. ;)

But if you don't want to change your profile, just leave it as is and you'll get there, or you can change your profile, and we'll celebrate your loss with you when you have to change it back down.

It really doesn't matter, whatever you want to do.

[donnaj]

How are my buddies doing? I haven't been on line until today and glad to see that everyone is doing great.

:cheer: Sunshine WOW 6 1/2 inches that is great. Keep up the great work. I need to measure myself and start looking at inches instead of weight. I am keeping the same weight but my clothes are getting looser. I have a beautiful Easter dress a size 12 and working hard to get in it.

:cheer: Wow! and 1 inch all over that is great. I also bought a new scale and it was the same as my doctor and my old one hit the dust about a year ago and I just didn't want to see how big I got. Now I only get on it once a week because I hate to see the scale goes up and down .

:cheer: Cher, Wow! a size 12 that is wonderful. You have inspire me to get started exercising every day. I walk a mile but now I will start and exercise regiment. Thanks!!!!!

Well I go for now everyone have a great day. :wave:

[Gilta]

I have promised myself I will not get on the scale until next Wed. That way I can be surprised, hopefully, with a weight loss.

I wish I could get into a size 12! Unfortunately not for a while. My goal is a 12 by July. I think I should be able to make it.

Do you guys have any specific goals you are working towards besides how much you weigh? Donna, I know you are working towards a 12 for your easter dress. Anyone else?

How is the valentine's day goal going? I still have 6 more to go....

Gilta

[sunshine2]

my goal was to loose 10 pounds by Valentines day, I started out at 196, as of last Monday I weighed 194, so I still have 8 pounds to go. :( But it ain't over yet........The first week I started, I only saw a 1/2 pound loss, but then last week I saw a 1.5 pound loss, so things are starting to happen, and I will know more on Monday. I'm tweaking my menu around to find out what works best. I do have a goal to get in a 12 by this summer as well, right now I'm in a 14, and sometimes 16, but mostly 14. Today wearing a pair of jeans that are 14 and they fit great.

If I don't lose 10 pound by Valentines day, I should be close, and I will make the 10 pounds by the end of February or by the beginning of March. So I'm not going to get too upset over it, at least I'm making some progress. :D

[Marlaine]

Hey.....

Looks like everyone is doing GREAT!! And that is so good to see!

Because I'm just completing my second week of BFL, it's hard for me to set a weight goal. I don't know yet the effects muscle building will have on my loss...so.....my goal is pretty simple. It's to complete the 12 weeks of BFL and see where that takes me! I've also discovered that it doesn't pay me to set weight loss goals since my body is going to do what it's going to do. I'll just keep on keeping on with following Atkins and I KNOW that eventually, I'll get there! That's good enough for me.

Marlaine

[donnaj]

Gilta, my goal is to get down half way by my birthday in July.
But, I am like Marlianne I am starting a workout program and I have no idea how it is going to affect my lost. So, my new goal is just to feel great and be happy with myself for finally getting healthy. :wave:

[Cher]

Hi everyone, I'm so glad that I'm able to come to this site and that there are people that I can share my challenges and successes with. It's a lot easier when you don't have to do this alone!

donnaj...my birthday is july 8th... when is yours? Wouldn't it be funny if we were on the same day :-) That's great that you're walking a mile a day...that's pretty impressive! I wish I could get into that habit. I know per the Nike saying "Just Do It"...but, wow it hard to start. I do know that weight training is more effective when you do cardio exercises...so, I need to work on that.

Marlaine...I'm also doing weight training...and it seems to make it difficult to see the progress on the scale...but, it's definitely visable in terms of the inches. I just hope it get's rid of the flab :daze:

Sunshine2...don't worry we will make it! we still have almost a month before Valentine's day...and you're right, if we don't make it by then, we'll make it by February or March. But, I bet you we will look a lot smaller by Valentine's day
(YeY all of us)!

Gilta...I set measurement goals that I hope to achieve at the end of one year :-) I know that seems a long ways away but, I'm working with Joyce Vedral's weight training program...and I started at an easy...slow pace...it gets harder every 3 months. She's says that after one year you'll have an entirely new body...so, we'll see what happens. The last few weeks have been tough with the fibromyalgia...but, I'm still committed to seeing this through. P.S., the only reason I probably fit into a size 12 is the combo of the weight training plus I'm 5' 8 1/2 (tall girl here...smile)

[Gilta]

Tomorrow is weigh in and I am a little nervous. I decided to take sunshine's advice and to just start using the new scale. I will keep using that through out. I know my actual weight will be higher, but hopefully I lost!

Anyone else weighing in tomorrow?

Gilta

[sunshine2]

Well, actually my weigh in date are on Mondays, but because of my carb attack this weekend, I chose not to weigh in yesterday, I knew I would be too disappointed with the scales, and just couldn't face that disappointment. But I started back on the induction yesterday, and I finally got on the scales this morning, and I'm up 1/2 pound, scales read 194.5.

I am going to weigh in again on Thursday and see what I've actually lost for the month, and I'm also going to measure again.

I was hoping to be out of the 190's by this month, but again, I'm still here. I looked on my log, and I reached 199 in September of 2001. Geeze how long is it going to take me to reach 189? I do have to admit, that I have had some obstacles from September thru December that played some part in me not losing, a 7 day cruise in September, Thanksgiving, Xmas, Anniversary, etc. So I can't say I've been faithful to my WOE since September, so I only have myself to blame for the sloooooow weight loss. But, its a new year, no holidays to deal with, and summer is around the corner (and my trip to Acapulco in 45 days ;) ) So, I'm thinking, next month could be the month I reach the 180's.........yippie.

[Cher]

Gilta...Hope weight in turns out well today! Don't worry, all of us know that you changed scales...don't worry about that number. How are your clothes fitting? How is your WOE (way of eating) going...and the exercise? The three pounds difference in the scale will owrk itself out (I have a lot of faith...lol).
BTW, my weigh in was yesterday...and, I'm down one more pound. So, now I'm where you were (186) yesterday...and I'm so excited!

Sunshine2...OK...I blew it one day last week...not so bad, but something I would have preferred not eating...and then I went right back on induction for three days and drank a lot of water. Now, I'm back to my OWL. I was hoping that I would get through january without doing that...but, oh well...I figure at least I didn't use that as an excuse to "Pig out"! Anyway, I feel a lot better now. It's done and over with and I got right back on program! So, I'm not allowing myself the guilt that normally causes me to overeat :-) The trip to acapulco sounds wonderful...how nice...that should be a great reward for all your success! Don't worry you'll be in the 180's soon :-)

donnaj and Marlaine...how are you two doing? I'm getting ready to do my upper body weight training...it's about 45 minutes long and it's been really difficult lately because of the fibromyalgia...but, I'm determined to get through this:-)

Have a great day everyone

[Marlaine]

WoW Cher...

I just noticed some things we have in common. We have the same starting weight and goal weight is just 5 pounds different. You started mid August and I started mid September. You are 10 pounds 'ahead' of me and it seems that we lose at a pretty similiar rate.

You are taller than me and younger than me, but we both live on the west coast albeit different countries!

Do you keep a gym log? I'm just curious about the workouts you are doing. I keep thinking that mine can't be making big changes because I'm just never in pain or achey. Don't know if that's because I'm doing something right or doing something wrong?

GREAT!! that you feel ready to start with the upper body workout!

Marlaine

[Cher]

Wow Marlaine...I didn't think about all of that...but, that's probably why it's so nice to be in the countdown threads...we can relate to each other so well because we have so much in common. Actually I would love to have your goal of 140...I just don't think my body will ever get to that again...lol. But, who knows what will happen once I reach that goal of 145.

I started a gym log but didn't keep it up...but, it's really a good ideal. I keep a calendar and write in all the days I work out - that's been really insightful! I'm not familiar with BFL...but, I've heard many people say that it's really good. I use one of Joyce Vedral's weight training books called "Weight Training Made Easier". It gives me a one year plan but, get's harder every three months. I worked out 4 - 6 days a week for three months...but, the month of January has been a lot tougher. It's probably because I went to the next level in December (I may not be ready for it yet). Anyway, for the first three months the results were incredible! (Note: I actually started measuring after the first month) but, I lost 5 1/2 inches off the waist ...with only a 3 or 4 pound weight loss. However, this month I didn't do that well! So, there was a direct correlation between the number of workouts in January and the inches lost. Now... I'm trying really hard to get back to the 4 - 6 workouts a week (fingers crossed). How long have you been working the BFL program?

[donnaj]

Well, I thought with all the exercise I did today that I would lose at least a lb but I am staying the same :o but I have not cheated but wanted to ;) I did not drink my water today but drank enough coffee to float a battleship. But my husband and I got three sheet of paneling up in the bedroom and dismantled the bed and now I am exhausted. Tomorrow, I have made myself a promise that it will be back to water. I can tell a bed difference.
Sunshine2 , I know you will lose before that wonderful trip. I have confindence in you.
Well ladies good night and god bless. :wave:

[Gilta]

I lost another pound. I am not changing my weight until my "new" scale reaches 186. I am very glad. I lost about 1 1/4 inches in the last 3 wks. That helps out a lot.

Of course, now I am sick. I have a sore throat and I just don't feel like any water. I am drinking a little juice to help. I don't have any locarb stuff in the house that I can eat either. this stinks...

Gilta

[sunshine2]

Gilta, hope you feel better soon....that crud is sure going around, I have the sniffles myself today, hoping this is not a sign that a bad cold is around the corner. :(

But, on a happy note, weighed this morning, just couldn't resist the scales, but they were good to me. The whoosh fairy must have known how down I've been so she paid me a visit, down from 194.5 yesterday to 193. Getting closer to 189 :D Will exercise tonight, maybe that will help me shed another 1/2 or so, also, tomorrow is my official weigh in day at the place I workout. They will weigh and measure me to let me know what I've done for the entire month of January.

Donna: Don't wory about the scales, remember, I didn't loose anything for three weeks, but saw a 6 1/2" loss in my measurements. Your body is just adjusting, but you will begin losing, so hang in there!

[Cher]

((((((((Gilta))))))))))
Congratulations on your weight loss and the inches lost. That is awesome!
Please feel better soon!

(((((((((Sunshine))))))))))
Wow! You're getting so skinny :-) So, the Whoosh fairy does listen....Yea for Sunshine and Gilta...thank you Whoosh Fairy! I can't wait for your gym results...I have a feeling that you're going to be sooooooo happy

((((((((((Donnaj))))))))))))
I know that all you're hard work has benefitted your body....I bet you'll see it in your clothes and the scale really soon! Drink that water...it helps!

((((((((((Marlaine)))))))))))
I worked my upper body yesterday (Yea...I went through the pain), I'm going to work my lower body today and try to work on my gym log! Thanks for that reminder :-)

Thanks everyone for being here, participating in the 190 countdown and for your daily words of encouragement! What happens when we're all in the 180's... do we start a 180's club (LoL)! Whoosh fairy...help us for summer

[donnaj]

You are doing great. I have just a few minute between the rain shower to type. We are still working on the bedrooms. Oh my god, My body has muscles that I didn't know exist. I am drinking my water and have only ate a chicken leg for breakfast. Well I am proud of everyone and I hope that fairy will visit us all more oftern.
Sore and tired but loving it. :wave:

[Marlaine]

Donna, Sunshine, Cher and Gilta....

I feel like I'm going 100 miles an hour today. It's a busy busy day for me and I started by getting up at 6:30AM to go to the gym. That hour is definately the high point of my day!! I really need to get a life. :daze:

Eating has been a bit of a challenge the last few days, with having had that dental surgery. I took me an hour last night to eat 8 chicken drumettes! I'm finding that it takes me so long to eat that I no sooner finish one thing than it's time to eat again as I'm doing 6 small meals a day. I really like eating this way. I think this is a way to accelerate weight loss because the body has a constant flow of food to process so it boosts metabolism. I see it like a furnace. I like to keep mine 'running' for as many hours a day as I can.

Anyway, I'm soon off to work for the evening.

Hope you all had a super SUCCESSful Day!!

Marlaine

[donnaj]

Marlaine, I know the feeling about mouth. I had to have all my pulled because of mouth cancer but I remember the pain. You are doing so good with your exercise program. I quess I am getting my by lifting two by four and nailing. I am getting a whole body workout right now and I am feeling it. Well girl, back to work.
I am emailing while we are on break. :wave:

[sunshine2]

Wanted to share some exciting stuff this morning, the whoosh fairy has come again, I'm not sure whats going on, but she has taken another 2 1/2 pounds, I was able to change my stats this morning from 193 to 190.5. Oh, this is the lowest I've been since 198 and I wasn't there for very long. But this time, I'm planning on reaching my goal!

Marlaine - great job on the commitment and exercise, I know it will pay off (it is paying off). Hopefully you'll be back into the groove of things shortly after your oral surgery. I know first hand about that kind of stuff too. ouch.

Well, everyone, keep up your hard work and your determination, I'm living proof after 4 months, things can happen. :D

[Cher]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: YaY Sunshine2...2.5 more pounds (woo hoo) Way to Go and congratulations....your weight is just dropping like crazy...it catching up to all those inches that you lost...that is so cool! Thank you Whoosh Fairy for being so good to Sunshine. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Donnaj...how are those bedrooms coming along...now you have me inspired to do some painting and stuff :-) Wow! Mouth cancer...did everything go Ok when they removed it? and are you OK now?

Marlaine...you're just doing so awesome. I think that 100 miles an hour translates into "whoosh Fairy" time...really soon! Getting up at 6:30 to go to the gym...now, that's commitment! Way to go! I hope that you're feeling better from that dental surgery (I agree with sunshine...ouch). I also eat 4 -5 smaller meals a day (isn't that funny). I like the concept of fueling the body every 3 - 4 hours (hopefully the fat will melt away quicker...LoL).

Gilta...hope you're feeling better. Did that sore throat go away yet?

[Gilta]

Well. I am in for a while because of the weather! It is really nasty here. We got 5 inches snow and now we are freezing rain. THe ice is really getting thick.

I am feeling a little bit better. I have not felt like eating though. I don't think it is helping my weight loss at all though. It is so funny to think that way. I sort of wished for a cold because I used to lose weight since I was not eating much!

I think next week I will start up with the exercise. I just don't have the energy right now.

Great news for everyone losing! I agree, when can we make it a down to 180 club?

Gilta

[donnaj]

Hello ladies,
Well got the door in and the stud in the wall. Wow, I am tired. Still have to finish laundry and dishes. Tomorrow we are going to finish paneling the end wall where we put the door. Then come cleaning. I hope that woosh fairy well visit this weekend.

Sunshine2 :D Wow 2 1/2 lbs that is wonderful. Can you send her my way.

Marlaine, I hope you are feeling better. You are an inspiration on exercise. Way to go girl!!!!!!! :cool:

Gilta, Please don't send that snow this way. We broke are record today. It was 78 but by tomorrow back to winter. No wonder everyone is getting cold. By the way I hope your is better.

[donnaj]

Sorry about no mention you in my last thread. I am so tired I am not seeing everything. I am glad your day went well. We are still at remodeling but it is coming along great. I still can't believe I can do this type of work. My exercise is just getting through the day but after we finish I will start working out again. You know I wish I had measured before starting oh well. I am getting allot of exercise. Well have a great day.

P.S. Yes, the cancer was just in the beginning cells and after removing my teeth I now have to check for gray matter every week but I feel fine. Thanks for asking. :wave:

[donnaj]

Well ladies the bedroom looks great. All we have to do now is do the ceiling and by a new fan. I am wore out but I can sleep in my bed tonight.

Thank you whoosh fairy :lol: to those that send it my way.

Well ladies it is off to bed for me hope everyone has a great night and a wonderful day tomorrow. :wave:

[Cher]

Hi donnaj, marlaine, sunshine and gilta...

How is everyone doing? It's been a quiet weekend for me ...really bad headaches and fibro :help: just kidding...I'll be OK. My weight went down but after a bad weekend where I've taken medication...I never trust the scale...so, we'll just see what happens.

donnaj...congratulations on finishing the bedrooms :clap: that must be exciting!

Marlaine...thanks for your message under cher's journal...I really appreciate your checking on me. Did you get a chance to rest for the weekend?

Sunshine and Gilta... how are you gals doing? Hope that you're feeling good and hope that the whoosh fairy visits everyone today

[donnaj]

Cher,
I hate hearing that you had a bad weekend. I hope you are feeling better now. I am not feeling good :( I have a headache and my joints seems like they are on fire. I have been in bed almost all day. I have severe headache when the weather change and boy did winter return here. It is cold and the wind is blowing. But, I hope you are feeling better. I must start writing in my journal again. Well hope you feel better soon.
Donna

[Gilta]

Sounds like everyone is getting my cold. My son ended up with it on Thursday, so I have been a little out of touch. I am still fighting this. I rested most of the weekend, but I feel like I have not lost much. I really need to get into an exercise routine. My new club does not open until April!

I have a nortic track, but I am so tired when I get home. I know you all understand. I think winter is getting to me. I have great goals, but I just can't make it.

I tried a few of atkin's recipes. I am finding the meat to be tough even with marinating it overnight. I have been researching some recipes and came up with one of my own. My mom was famous for her onion soup. I found a bread, with low carbs. It is Monks whole wheat. It has 9 carbs and I cut off the outside so it would fit a bowl, so I figure 7.5. I used soy flour instead of regular flour. I used the beef stock without carbs. It was pretty good.

Sorry to vent, I am just plain tired... It is that TOM so I am sure my weight will go up!

Gilta

[donnaj]

Gilta,
I hope your family well be better soon from this cold. I am also tired of winter and it came back with a vengence today here in West Virginia. It is cold. I used to gain up to 15 lbs. when TOM came around so I am sure you will see a big change when it leaves. Here wishing for a early spring. :wave:

[Cher]

Gilta... Hope you and your son feel better soon! The whole wheat bread sounds good...does it trigger a binge at all. I'm still not sure how I react to wheat...but, 9 grams sounds pretty good. Did you find that at a health food store? That onion soup recipe sounds really good. I'll have to try that...winter months and onion soup go together really well (yumm).

DonnaJ...Sorry to hear that your feeling bad too. I know that feeling where your joints feel like they're on fire...why does that combine with the headache...it's bad enough to just have one...LoL. I went to the doctor today cause I just couldn't stand the pain and he gave me an IV....and...I feel better
:yay: the thing is... I just got 2 pounds of saline solution and he added Vitamin C (which seems to help my blackouts)...and who knows if that has carbs. But, here's the thing...I'm not weighing again until next Monday, so whatever happens is OK. I had a good weigh in this morning and hopefully
next week will be OK...but, I may pay a price for this treatment. Oh well, I've been good...so, I refuse to be hard on myself! Hope everyone else is doing well!

[Gilta]

Thanks for everyone's support. I feel better now.

Cher - Don't worry about the carbs from the vitamin C. You needed it. You can always get the weight off next week.

DonnaJ - Are you feeling better?

Sunshine - Where have you been lately?

Marlaine - How about you?

I just found out I can use another gym until mine opens, so I am setting up a meeting Thursday afternoon to set up a program. I hope this helps. I am losing about 1.1 lbs/week and I really want to do at least 2. I am hoping the exercise will help.

Gilta

[sunshine2]

Hello all, Left work Friday with no voice and a tight chest, was in bed all weekend, finally Monday morning I knew it was time to go see my doc. diagnosis, "your sick", I wanted to say, that was worth $60 &*&%%&(*, anyhow, he did perscribe me some medication, and cough syrup, and I have a strong feeling it is loaded with SUGAR, because I had some major cravings last night, had 4 carbolite bars, which I have been trying to avoid, but I needed some chocolate. - sure sign that something in the medication triggered this attack. Trying to take the cough syrup as little as possible, mainly in the evenings before bed so I can sleep.

The bad thing, the scales were up this morning to 194.5, from 190.5 :eek: , but I'm going to blame it on the medicine and not worrying about it too much.

I feel better today, but still a little weak, so headed back to bed.

Night Night all.

[Cher]

Sunshine...just worte you a message in the Bikini club! Hope you're feeling better...get a good nights sleep and feel better in the morning. I'm so proud of your progress...you're doing so well :clap: Way To Go!

Gilta...I'm glad you found another gym that you can go to temporarily! That's very cool. Let us know how you like it! I decided that I just will not weight until next Monday...I'll give myself a break with the IV...it has helped, so I feel really good about that. Hopefully it didn't do too much damage...but, just the 2 pounds of saline solution (which I can feel in my tummy)...must have added a couple of pounds alone. Keep up the good work with the exercise!

Marlaine and donnaJ...how are you two doing? Hope that everything is going well. Also, Marlaine hows the BFL coming along? DonnaJ are you feeling any better?

[donnaj]

Cher, I am feeling a whole lot bitter. Thanks Are you doing okay?
Don't worry about the saline solution and Vit. C. It will come off again soon. I have a friend that has it and she has the same problems with weight gain and she said that after a couple a days it starts to come off. Hang in there.

Sunshine2 I hope you well feel better soon. I know what you mean the doctor put me on medication and now I am up to 175. I gained 4 lbs. But, I am like you I am not going to let it bother me because I know I will lose it soon.

Gilta, Are you feeling better? I am glad you found a new gym to go to and that is wonderful that you are losing 1.5 a week. That is wonderful.

Marlaine, how are you doing?

Well doing laundry and chaning bed so I email later.
Donna :wave:

[Marlaine]

I wanted to drop in and say hi to everyone. This is a busy week and I'm finding that I don't have a lot of time to post in the forum. Next week will be even busier because I'm working a lot more hours. Maybe I need to accept that THIS is my life!! :daze:

I'm keeping up just fine with BFL because I've made it a priority. It's the only way to start the day. I just get up earlier if I have other things planned.

Still recovering from that dentist appointment a week ago and had another today. Yet another next week and again the following. I'm trying to get all of this done and over with!! I hope I can still talk once I have my new mouth!

Take care everyone and keep on keeping on with the LCing!

Marlaine

[sunshine2]

Hello All -

I'm back to my old self again (except my weight) still up a little. Exercised last night, had a hard time with it since I haven't exercised in a week, but hopefully will be with the groove again by next week.

Marlaine, your on a roll! I do believe in order to complete the BFL challenge, you have to make it a priority. In Bill Phillips book, he states that things will come up, it never fails, something bad will happen to test you. When I was doing it, I was in week 4 and I tore my legiments in my knees and strained some muscles in my sholders, I couldn't even pick my purse up. Of course I had to go to therapy and had to quit my weight training for a bit, and I should have jumped right back into it when I healed, but by the time they healed I was lazy again.

I was planning on trying to start it again with my husband this year, but the problem I'm having is fitting the exercise into the morning. But, I'm still contimplating joing a 24 hour gym by my house. (trying to fit it into my budget)

Hope everyone is doing okay. Have a Happy Low Carbing Day!

[Cher]

Donnaj...I'm feeling so much better since that Vitamin C IV...so, I guess whatever price I might have to pay will be worth it...But, it was really hard for a couple of days. I was craving everything. I'm so glad that I get to come to these boards because it helps me through the tough times. i still haven't weighed...to chicken...plus I'm trying to weigh only on Mondays...so, I just hope that it's back to normal at that time.

Marlaine...you are so busy! But, that's a really good thing...just don't forget about us cause we think about you often :) You reminded me that i have to go to the dentist...and OUCH... that doesn't seem appealing right now...but, I'm a big girl...so, I'll show up! Hope your dental pain ends soon!

Sunshine...you are so brave to weight after having that medication...good for you...I just can't look till Monday :) I did however, go back to induction for 3 days just in case. Actually my stomach has felt bloated ever since the IV...so, once that goes down...I'll feel much better :roll: How's all your exercising going?

[Marlaine]

Hey everyone!!

Okay.....It's late and I really should be in bed, but I'm going to go for it and write some stuff here. Last night I woke up at 3AM and didn't get back to sleep until about 5AM. It made it tough to get up at 6:30...but...I did. It really doesn't matter what else is going on in my life, BFL is like a sanity break...a lifeline. It's something that I do for myself. Nobody else could do this for me. It's an investment that I make in myself. I know that there are going to be a multitude of dividends from this investment. I'm worth it.

The mouth is definately improving. I'm just about ready to try steak again. It may take me some time to get it down, but I'm really missing beef. I didn't think I'd ever hear me say that. I don't work again until next Tuesday but I'm going to need to spend much of the weekend studying. Mid-term is about a week away.

Thank you, thank you, Cher, Sunshine, Donna, and Gilta for asking about me and for all of the kind words. They mean a lot to me and really perk me up when I find them!

Marlaine

[Gilta]

Hi all,

Not a good week, but with TOM I know you know why! I am up 2 lbs and very frustrated, but oh well.

Marlaine - get some sleep... You don't need to get sick!

Cher - how are you feeling? Still craving?

Sunshine - Have you started to exercise. I just have not felt like it at all. TOM has really put a number on me. I am just too tired.

DonnaJ - Are you back to par?

Have a great weekend everyone!

Gilta

[sunshine2]

Hey Gilta, 2 lbs huh, thats not bad considering TOM. I usually put on around 4 and have gone up to 8 before. So don't worry about it, just drink up on your water and flush it out.

Yes, back to my exercising routine, will be going tonight, Have been exercising about 3 - 4 times a week, but trying to do around 5-6. I just feel better when I do.

Got up this morning, and the scales were back to the 190.5 mark, yesterday they were 194.5, then Wednesday 193.5, Tuesday 194.5. So I was happy to see they listened to me yesterday when I told them "give me back my 190.5 or I'll tear out your freaken batteries". I think I scared 'em. Anyhow, it worked. ;)

So, cross your fingers, I'm hoping the whoosh fairy visits this weekend to put me below the 190 mark. I'm really really hoping.

Everyone, have a great weekend.

PS Marlaine - how was the steak? Did the mouth handle it okay? And Study study study, school is your buddy. (thats what I tell my kids). Good-luck on your test, I know they are a killer. I'm thinking about going back to get my Masters, but the thought of "mid-term" kills me.

[donnaj]

How is everyone this evening? I am okay except I feel real light headed. Took my blood pressure and it was 107/80 and pulse 102 and then I thought it was my blood sugar but it is 102. Everything is okay except for my pulse. The only thing I can think is I cut back on eating allot of sodium. Well sorry about running my mouth.

Gilta, 2 lbs is not allot for TOM. I remember gaining 10 lbs almost every