Countdown to 199

[Lea]

Hi Everyone,

I would love to join in the 199 count down. I haven't seen that number since 1982 and as I'm approaching it I am definately feeling some anxiety. Someone in an earier post referred to it as prepost goal depression. I'm staying with LCing and at the same time I seem to be doing maintence instead of losing. I've been intentionally slowed down for over a month now while I get my head around being below 199.

I've bought some new clothes from a "regular" store. Their top seize and still it's from a regular store. It's a funny combination of anxious and excited. By the time I get to 199 they'll be fitting comfortably.

I'd appreciate any support anyone has to offer and hope I can return the favour.

I've read through the past post and thanks to everyone for the wisdom and encouragement.

Looking forward to getting to know people here a bit better.

Lea :thup:

[Traveller]

Hello I haven't been on this challenge board before today. I was happy to see not one but many different challenges. I started in March -02 and have lost now 46lbs. I am getting closer to 199 which I have not seen since the -80's It has not been easy but with many prayers I've gotten this far. I went away for a few weeks and ate out and it was hard to find low carb so I gained , came home and went right back to induction and YES I started to lose again. So can I join? Lynn

[Lea]

Welcome Lynn,

Congratulations!!! on your 46 lbs. loss and on getting back on track after your vacation.

This has been a good week. The weight is inching down and my energy is inching up. I am enjoying the changes that are happening as I approach 199. I found a shop in Oshawa, Ontario that now carries Keto products and I tried their Banana Muffin mix. I think this will be a Sunday morning special. It was a nice change from the protein shake.

Again congratulation and welcome.

Lea

[Traveller]

Thank you Lea. Would you know if they ship ,do they carry other things low carb too? It is pretty far for me to go, I live up close to lake Huron.
My weight is not moving this week, it is too hot to walk or exercise. I am waiting come fall it will be so much easier.
Have a great day, Lynn

[pinkcaddy]

Traveller....just wnated to say I love the tag at the end of your posts....it is so true. Thanks for sharing!

[pinkcaddy]

Hello! Just thought I would see it there is anyone left out there. I hve been in a self induced stall....need to be more committed. At least I know it is me and not the program...it only works if I do. Looking forward to hearing an update from all of you!
Keep on keepin on!

[Lea]

Hi everyone,

After taking some time to get comfortable with the idea of being below 200 lbs, I seem to be moving down again, with three lbs. to go. My size has gone from a 26 to a 20 and I'm finding that fun since more stores carry a 20. I realize I've gotten comfortable with this change happening slowly and so my goal is to be in a size 18 by spring or early summer/2003. That seems very do-able. I'm still working on accepting this is a life long way of eating and so there really isn't any rush to get anywhere because there is no finish line. Not really there yet but working on it.

Traveller (Lynn) you asked about the store in Oshawa that has Keto and other low carb products. Yes they deliver. There is a link to their site in the Canada forum under "Keto Products in Ontario". Hope things are going well for you.

Take care

Lea

[Cheryl R]

I came back to this thread to see how many people made it to below 199 since I left in May. I guess I'll have to go read the posts. I got talked out of doing low carb... and i gained back what I lost plus more. My starting weight last time was 279 this time it is 287. OUCH!!! I'm down to 280 so far...

[garrison]

I want to reach 199!
This is my short-term goal to be reached by January 1st, 2003.

[Cheryl R]

garrison...
welcome to the group...
some people have already made their 199 goal. I still have 80 to go. I haven't weight under 200 since about 1987...2003 will be the year I do it. I'm sure of it.

[mythreeson]

i started out at 262 and i had a couple of mini goals set which i have met and my next one is 199 by my birthday dec 6th i am getting very close and cant imagine the excitment when i step on the scale and it says 199. lol might have to let out a little squeel on that one. havent weighted under 200 in several years.

[Cheryl R]

Wow myth...you are so close...and it is so reachable by Dec 6th...
That would be so awesome.

I also have a few mini goals...one is to be below where I started with myTOPS group...that is 3 more pounds in 3 weeks...
then I want to lose another 10 by my birthday... which is just before my 1st weigh in in Novermber....

We can do this...and we found the plan that will work..

good luck to you

[garrison]

I just wanted to share my victory with you guys this week.

I lost 1.5 pounds. :D

[Cheryl R]

That's a great victory....celebrate, have a steak!!!!!
:roll: :spin: :daze: ;) :p :) :D

[acipenser]

Just saying hi. I can't wait to see 199 again. I can't even remember the last time I was there. I think it was somewhere in my high school years. Good luck to all you out there!!

[kennyb536]

I started the Low Carb thing back in October 2001. My original goal was to lose 35 pounds by December 31, 2001 which would bring me to 199!!! And I DID IT!!! I actually did it before December 31, 2001 but then Christmas came and I gained some back but then I continued to lose and I got down to 188.5 but then I fell off the wagon and am just now starting again. So again, my goal is 199 by December 31, 2002 which is 15 pounds! I'm so gonna do it!!!

Good luck everyone!

[pinkcaddy]

Welcome Back. I did the same thing...it happens. Then we get a kick in the butt and remember how much we love low carbing and are back on the protein wagon. You can do it.

I took almost one year off (and on and off) low carbing...gained back 40 but have been back in induction for about 2 weeks and lost 10 of it. Thank God for this way of eating or I would think it was impossible to lose weight!

[Cheryl R]

My goal is to be 199 by December 31 too.... but mine will be Dember 31 of 2003
I have 75 pounds to go, then I want to lose another 40-50 pounds in the year 2004. That is my big plan...
Right now, my small plan is to be below 270 by this December 31st.
I'm rooting for you, you can do it.
I think I have the most to loose on this thread... but I have seen a few people on this thread hit the 199 mark and it gets me excited an motivated.... I hope you make it... I know you can do it.

[pinkcaddy]

Cheryl, we are pretty close...I am at 264 today. I am doing this (Atkins) Doctor assisted this time. It is much easier. Just finished 2 weeks of induction. Lost 9 pounds. Will stay in induction phase. Keep on going...every pound counts!
:thup:

[Cheryl R]

Doctor assisted? Your regular doctor?
I wonder if there are any Atkins centers out here in California.
My niece says I am doing Atkins wrong because I eat cheese cake once in awhile. But, it's crustless, and I buy it and freeze small pieces, the piece I eat is small and has 14 grams of carbs in it. The only other thing I do is eat sugar free pudding with whipped cream... I seem to use too much whipped cream.
I am an absolute stickler on the pasta, flour, bread and candy... as in none at all.

When I've had the cheese cake, I've had losses at my weekly weigh in... I've noticed if I overdo the sugar free pudding with too much whipped cream... I stall that week, but if I make it in small servings and have a little whipped cream, I usually will have a small loss that week.

I think I am definately in the learning phase still.

I only count my weigh in's at TOPS on Tuesday nights. Since I started... my 10 weigh in's were as follows, our scales at TOPS weigh by the quarter pound.

-3.75 - 3.25 Those were on induction.

gain 2 I had lots of sugar free jello that week

-3.25 I had 2 pieces of cheese cake this week

gain 1.5 ( I got TOM 2 days later)

- 2.5

-.25

-3.25 (Had bad gallstone attacks this week)

gain 2 (I got TOM 3 days later)

loss 1.5 (not done with TOM yet)

So my loss for 10 weeks is 12.75.

To me, if I feel better and I'm losing 12.75 pounds in 10 weeks, I am NOT doing it wrong.

If I lost 12.75 every 10 weeks for a year, I would have a loss of 60 to 65 pounds in 1 year... I'm trying to lose 75 by Dec 31, 2003... and if you ask me... This is a perfect loss, considering anything else I have done, including Weight Watchers, (which I think is a great program) I have yo-yo'd up and down...usually with a net gain of 5 or more pounds each year.

I just started this in August... and I only need to lose 5 more pounds to have a net loss for the year and this will be the first time this has happened to me in many, many years... I have been monitoring my weight for over 10 years now... and never manage to come out with a loss at the end of the year.

You know... just writting this stuff down sure helps to put things in perspective... even if no one else reads it... it really helps to write it....

Also...this year I have had 2 surgeries... One in March that kept me from any exercise... I had foot surgery.
Yesterday, I had my gall bladder removed... (which should help me lose weight...I would think... because I am having trouble eating today.) everything feels like it's getting stuch in my throat.

OK... I'll quit rambling... it's the pain medications fault...LOL

[pinkcaddy]

Hi there. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Thisgs have been crazy at work...but I haven't cheated! What I mean by Dr, assisted is that my GP is helping me be accountable by weighing in weekly and checking for keytones. It is going well. Have to weigh in tomorrow, a little nervous cause of the woman hormone thing going on, I feel like I swallowed a watermelon!!

As for the cheesecake, I am no expert but here goes:

You probably knock yourself out of ketosis when you eat it which slows down weight loss, causes cravings and mood swings, and make life difficult inside your head.

That is not to say 'you are doing atkins wrong' cause it is such a personal thing. Don't listen to what others (who are not in your shoes) tell you becuase everyone seems to have an opinion on different ways of eating and weight loss. I don't even listen politely anymore, I just tell them this works for me so I am really not even interested in hearing other methods. The sacry thing is that as rude as that sounds it usually doesn't stop them from interfering.

Hope you are doing great! Keep it up! I am cheering you on!
:cheer:

[mythreeson]

befor i started six months ago and now half way to my ultimate goal

[Cheryl R]

I bought some low carb candy bars today...

can someone explain...

On the one had, the front says... no sugar carbs and the back says 16 carbs on some and 11 or 12 on others....

Please help.

Cheryl

[pinkcaddy]

Again, I am not expert but...I have heard that with most of those things they are not really low carb. They are full of carb's to make them taste good. Always check the carbs and the ingredients before you spend your money, and you should do fine. What did you decide to do about the sweets? There are some 'sweet' low carb recipes on the main site. I haven't tried any of them, but they sound good. I just don't want to tempt myself with anything sweet, so I am sticking to induction pretty tight.
Have a great day!
:wave:

[Cheryl R]

pinkcaddy,
I think you're right. If I have one of those "candybars" I just start craving sweets again. I need to finish up the 4 or 5 I have and not buy any more.

I'm trying to start induction today and continue it to Dec 22... but....I'm having a hard time getting re started. I knew this might be a problem when I ate carbs for the holiday's.

Maybe it will make me re think what I do at Christmas time.

My stats are wrong, but I'm not going to change them till I get below 269. I am actually at 272 as of last weigh in on Tuesday. My goal is to get below the 269 before the end of the year. That 269.5 was my weigh in the Tuesday after my gall bladder was removed. I gained back 3.5 the next week and lost 1 the next week... but I am down 4.5 total for the month of November. I only get 3 weigh in's in December because Tuesdays are holidays at the end of the month. I will go without weighing from Dec 17th to Jan 7th. I'm hoping that I can maintain my weight through those 3 weeks. I lost 2 last year at that time. But then in March I went off of low carb and gained back weight and added like 8 pounds on top!!!! YUCK...
but I keep telling myself I lost 15.75 pounds in 90 days of low carb.... I'm going to do it again in JAN-FEB-MAR!!!!

Talk with you soon

[pinkcaddy]

Sounds like you are doing great! Keep on keepin on and you will be fine! Holdiays are tough, nevermind the food everywhere and everyone trying to feed you sugar, the stress--even good stress doesn't help. I love my inlaws, but had them over for supper last night and the sugar cravings and tears that followed were not very fun! We are all trying to decide where to have christmas and no one can agree. It's not exactly the Christmas spirit is it?

Victoria.

[Cheryl R]

I'm excited, I had my wiegh in last night... I'm down 19 pounds in 14 weeks. That I believe is the most I've ever lost consistently. I always quit after 6 to 8 weeks of anything.

I've been back on induction for 3 days, and I've lost my cravings again...

If I can lose 19 pounds 5 more times, I'll have it made.

Some how that doesn't sound as bad as saying I have to lose 100.

69.75 pounds to go to 199

[Ellipsis]

I guess I can post here, too, huh? I'm very close to 199 now. Not too much longer. :)

-- Nicky

[mythreeson]

i am so happy my bday was dec 6th and i set a goal to be under 200 by that day.....i stepped on the scales that morning at 198!!!!!!!!!!! i was thrilled best bday i have had in years...............i battled those last 2 pounds for days lol but the whoosh fairy saw fit to help me along for my bday.....next mini goal is 185....

[Cheryl R]

mythreesons....
Oh my gosh....
that is so awesome.... I mean so awesome... I'm jumping up and down with excitement!!!!!
Wooooohooooooo blow the horns.

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[chemlady]

Mythreeson thats great. I know that 199 is a big goal for me. I have 20 pounds left to see it. Although my weight loss has slowed I am still moving in the right direction. I have a low carb solutions bar almost everyday. Some people don't lose with them but I have been lucky. I usually have half at mid morn and the other half around three. Eating 5-6 smaller meals a day keeps your metabolism revved and you never get hungry. I do stick to induction almost everyday now for about 5 1/2 months so maybe thats why the scale has not stalled for more than a week for me. I figure when I get within 20-30 of my goal I will begin to add a few carbs but not until then.
Laurie

[pinkcaddy]

Great job everyone! I am so excited for you! I have been in induction for 6 weeks and lost 19 pounds. I still have a long way to go to get to 199 but will get there....way to go Threesons!

;)
Everyone else...if we keep doing what we are doing we will get there too!

[Cheryl R]

Hey Pink... 19 pounds in 6 weeks. that's great.
I'm a slow loser. It has taken me 14 weeks to lose 19.5.

I'm hoping to see my 199 by the end of 2003.

It helps on this tread when I see other people make it!!!!

[pinkcaddy]

I agree, other peoples' sucesses make weight loss seem more real and acheivable.
Your'e doing great...just ermember what they sayslow and steady wins the race!

[mystery2u]

I started Adkins on 1/19/02 lost 26 lbs. gain 6 lbs back over the course of several months.

You know, met my husband, ate out a lot and lost my mine. Well, the result was 6 lbs gain. Started adkins again on 11/19 and loss 8 lbs.

So I'm happy about that. My husband is away at Marine Corp training and he will not be back until 2/14/03. So, I've been on track and feeling fabulous. I haven't been under 200 since High School ('84).

It sure would be nice to reach that goal by 2/14, Valentine's day :p .

My husband would be thrilled not to mention my body!! So, ladies so far you have kept each other motivated, I would like to join the bandwagon of modivation and good health.

Ohh! Today will be my first exercise day since starting. 30 min on treadmill and maybe some weight training. It's been a while!

[pinkcaddy]

Welcome! You have a great motivator in your husband's return! I am sure he will be thrilled to see you no matter what size you are, but imagine the look on his face when he sees that you have lost so much weight!!! Good for you!

Exercise is great! It will make you feel strong and feel better about everything. It has to be the one thing in the world that you never regret doing!

[Ellipsis]

198.5 today! How strange to have a "1" at the beginning of my weight!

WOOT!!

-- N

[mystery2u]

Congradulations!! Keep up the good work!

[pinkcaddy]

Way to go!!! You did it!!! Any plans on how you will reward yourself....spa..clothes...?
Congrats!

[chemlady]

Wow good for you. I hope to be right behind you towards having that 1 number first in my weight. I bet if feels strange. But a good strange. way to go!!!!!!
Laurie

[chinatown]

:thup: Hey Ellipsis, well done.

<P>Did someone mention new clothes for Christmas/Hanakhuh?

[pinkcaddy]

Hi everyone! Just checking in to see how you are doing over the holidays. We can stay away from the sugar and other carbs...just think how tired everyone else will be! Here's wishing you a happy low carb holiday! Best wishes to everyone! :dazzle:

[mystery2u]

Doing great!

Still in Ketosis. I had quite a bit of alchool this weekend. But, no real cheats!!!

Still plugging away at these unwanted pounds.

.50 lbs gone this last couple of days!!! Small but significant.

Have a good holiday.

[Cheryl R]

hey everyone... it's been a while since I posted here...

can you guess why...other than being busy????

you guessed it... I've blown it in a big way ever since my first pot-luck Christmas party of the season which was on Dec 17th.

Well... I won't get into my bad last few day that kept me from getting on track the day after Christmas... but the shopping is done.. the candy and sweets have been ridded from my house... and tomorrow will be day one of induction on Atkins for me.

I will be trying to cut the fat too this time around... I got a George Foreman grill... and had t-bones tonight.. they were great and only took 10 minutes to cook. I love it.

Tomorrow, I will be cooking up some quiche ... a big pan that can be reheated over the next few days... and I have some no carb weiners in my fridge, celery and cheese, lettuce etc.


I'm not waiting til the 1st to get started again... I'm starting tomorrow.

We already have our New years eve snacks planned out.. we got some Hickory farms for Christmas as a gift... and we will make up a meat and cheese tray and I'll make deviled eggs and celery with cheese spread.... Oh... and I have my carbonated water to toast with.

Lets go!!!!!!

[pinkcaddy]

Hi Cheryl! Welcome back. We all go through rough times the important thing is that you are back. You can't change the past, so put it out of your mind. It sounds like you are focussed on the present and the future! Way to go, I know you will be successful.

Keep on going....we will do it together! I can't remember...do you have someone doing the program with you. My hubby is going to start Jan 1...should be interesting!

Happy New Year....2003 will be your year!

Victoria.

[Cheryl R]

My husband doesn't do the same as me, but he doesn't eat a lot of high carb foods like candy, breads, pasta anymore, he was diagnosed diabetic last year.

He supports me 100%.... if he does have sweets, it's always right after dinner, and he purposely eats it when I'm in the other room on the computer or whatever.

He even let me spend $400 on a personal traner to get me started in pilates... and he bought me the tapes...or rather let me buy the Windsor Pilates tapes... which I will have to "grow" into, they are a little tough for me. I'm taking is slowly and working with the trainer. the $400 is for 10 weekly sessions.

I've had 2 sessions so far, and she really had me stretching and moving things I didn't know existed.

It is also about breathing and relaxing to... when I'm done with my sessions, even though I've streched and pulled, I feel like I'm walking on a cloud.

OK... enough... but I'm so glad to be getting into exercise finally.

[pinkcaddy]

Good for you, I think that is great. I have a little gym in my apartment building so I can exercise here which is nice. TTYL.

[sunshine2]

Hello all, I thought I would pop in. I noticed the title of the thread which is exactly what I'm doing. My first "mini" or should I say hurdle is to get under 200. I was there last year, but my lack of self restraint led to a 20+ weight gain. :( Without the support I have had from the wonderful people that belong to this board, I would have given up. But here I am, still plugging away at the pounds, trying get back under the 200 mark.

Support I firmly believe is what it is all about!

:wave:
Tonya

[pinkcaddy]

Welcome! I have seen some of your posts from other forum's and think you will fit in well! It is nice to have more people on this forum! It is great to think of seeing that majik number....we just need to stay focussed! We can do it! I am definatley doinbg it this time...nothing will get in my way. Welcome! :wave:

[pinkcaddy]

Cheryl....how are you doing??? Hello out there! We want to hear how you are doing...

[Lesle]

What a great thread! I haven't seen 199 in so many years, I don't remember what it looks like! But I will.THIS year!
I have gotten close a few times in the last year, but either I'm 'afraid" of it, or unable to hold on to break that plateau, I don't know.
I started here again on 1/1/03, and have a made a good start. I'm one of the lucky ones that do very well on induction. But then, the scales slows down, and I lose motivation, or something happens in my life to upset me, and BAM the scale starts going in the other direction. THIS time, I refuse to let that happen. I stalled this week and only lost 1 pound, but I'm still in ketosis and I still feel great!
Im trying to think of the ultimate reward for myself when i reach that goal too..as more motivation to hang in there..a new outfit, a new pair of earrings..something special. Any ideas!? We all deserve rewards for this hardwork!

[chemlady]

I think a pedicure and a special night out minus kids would be a treat I would like for 199 although the clothes and the earrings sound good too. My sister has rewarded me for every 25 I have lost with such things as a lobster dinner, 25 dollars and a perm. My boss is taking me out when I reach 100 lost. We are going to the longhorn steakhouse. Of course thats on the program. I actually gained a pound this week and I didnt cheat. Ain't I lucky. Hopeing this weekend I will lose it and a few others. I started bfl so maybe thats way I didn't lose. I am not giving up until I reach that 199.
Laurie

[chemlady]

I think a pedicure and a special night out minus kids would be a treat I would like for 199 although the clothes and the earrings sound good too. My sister has rewarded me for every 25 I have lost with such things as a lobster dinner, 25 dollars and a perm. My boss is taking me out when I reach 100 lost. We are going to the longhorn steakhouse. Of course thats on the program. I actually gained a pound this week and I didnt cheat. Ain't I lucky. Hopeing this weekend I will lose it and a few others. I started bfl so maybe thats way I didn't lose. I am not giving up until I reach that 199.
Laurie

[Cheryl R]

Hey everyone... how's it going... I haven't visited this thread in several weeks.

I see we're talking about rewards.

My reward for 199 will be to spoil myslef rotten with a massage!!! It will be my first ever. OK... I get them from hubby, and his are pretty good... but when I hit 199 I won't be to self conscious to go to a spa. I'm going to go to one in the Napa Valley and get the whole kitten caboodle... massage, hot tub, steam room.. a day of pampering...maybe even a weekend.... of course withall the money I'm spending on a personal tainer right now... I don't know if I'll have the money.

I really feel it in my bones that this is the year I am going to reach it.... but If I don't.. there is next year. I am only shooting for a loss of anything each month this year. I will be happy with a 10 pound loss at the end of the year... or that 69 pound loss that will get me below 200. I'll take whatever I can get...

I did start doing personal training with a lady who started me off with Pilates...toning and stretching.... what a difference it has made.

[chemlady]

inch by inch, step by step.....
Had a hectic weekend and actually ate very little. Had a few hershey kisses on saturday but other than that I was good. Completed my first week of bfl and feeling good. did my lower body except for abs which I will do later. Down a couple pounds and only ten away from the 199. It will probably be the slowest ten in history and will hit 100 lost at 202 so many milestones are within reach just got to keep at it.
Laurie

[pinkcaddy]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Almost 100 pounds! How long and how have you done it! That is so great. That is my goal...about 100 pounds...you will be at 199 in no time! I can't wait to celebrate it with you!!! You can do it! :cheer: But you already knew that didn't you?

[sunshine2]

chemlady - i think you have every reason to be so proud of yourself. 100 pounds is so great!!! Thats almost a person, well it is a little person anyhow, my so is 12 and weighs 90 lbs.

I cannot wait until i finally get under 200 either, but I still have 27 pounds to go.....but with determination and low carb, I know I'll get there. So I'm going all the way this time, and I will keep pushing and pushing until each goal is met, no matter how long it will take me.

Everyone, keep up the focus on seeing that 199 number and it will happen.

:wave:
Tonya

[chemlady]

I have been doing atkins since the end of june and its really paid off for me. I will say that most of the time I stay to 20 carbs a day but there are those days that I go to 30 or even 40. I have been steadily exercising since the middle of august and although I don't think I really like exercising I feel better and I sleep better. I have sleep apnea and its finally to the point that I only wake up once or twice a night. I feel much more refreshed and stronger because of the exercise. I used to tell people I lost twice my sons weight but he only weighs 40 pounds so I guess in about a month I will be able to say I lost what my daughter weighs -104 pounds. I can't believe I was carrying around the weight of a girl I have trouble picking up. No wonder I was always tired yet never got good rest. Even my skin looks healthier. I cant wait for that 199.
Laurie

[pinkcaddy]

Chem Lady...just think about what your knees, ankles, kidneys, heart etc. would say if they could talk! I am sure you have added years to your life. I think sometimes we forget how much the 'number' really weighs. When I am feeling bad I just pick go to the gym and pick up the amount of weight I have lost. After a few reps I realize it IS a lot of weight! Keep it up!

[pinkcaddy]

Chem Lady...just think about what your knees, ankles, kidneys, heart etc. would say if they could talk! I am sure you have added years to your life. I think sometimes we forget how much the 'number' really weighs. When I am feeling bad I just pick go to the gym and pick up the amount of weight I have lost. After a few reps I realize it IS a lot of weight! Keep it up!

[theresa113]

wow, what a great post! I have 12 lbs to go to see 199! It's been over 5 years and at that time I was around 195 for a few months. I can not wait!

I never thought about spoiling myself with something at a particular number. I love to go on the gambling cruise (boat goes out and comes into port within 6 hours). Maybe I can convince my friend, who started Atkins 2 weeks ago to go with me on my mini-goal day and i will go on hers. That would be cool.


:wave:

By the way, I think all of your success is great! Can't wait to celebrate all of our 199 marks!

[Cheryl R]

Wow, I finally got intothe site. Everytime I come here in the last week, it says the server is full.

Anyway... that's so cool that some of you guys are geting so close.. especially chem lady... you are my idol...I hope that's ok.

I'm glad you expressed how good you feel.

I've blown it a lot this last 4 days. I know I will get on track again. But I am taking 5 teenagers out of town this weekend, and we will be eating out every meal. I will try and eat meat and salads. I was doing so well in Sept Oct Nov Dec... I don't know why I'm having such a hard time sticking with it this time.

Cheryl

[chemlady]

Cheryl we all have those days that we blow it. I think when I exercise and I think about cheating at night I say to myself then why did you go to the gym. You eat that and you just wasted your time today and you will not be at your goal for july. When I do cheat its usually something with carbs and no sugar which may be the reason I only gained four pounds back at christmas and I have heard of people on this site gaining twenty back. Some nights I just eat alot of lowcarb stuff until I am not hungry anymore and thats how I get over that. I think eating out is easy to stick to your plan because there is always salad or steak and many more to choose from. billy Billy just wrote his name out in this post, hes four and was bugging me to write his name. Just pick yourself up and start all over and in two days you will be back to ketosis and things will again move smoothly. I always keep a low carb protein bar in my purse and a water bottle in my car so arm yourself woman. And by the way I never thought of myself as anybodies idol. I am just like you and you can do this.
Laurie

[sunshine2]

Just wanted to report that I'm getting closer to the 199 mark. :hyper: I lost 8.5 pounds this week, and 3.0 pounds last week. Of course I was really sick over the weekend and that might be why I lost so much weight, but what the heck, I'm taking it. only 19 pounds to go until I reach 199. yeah!
:wave:
Tonya

[pinkcaddy]

Tonya....WOW...way to go. You will be there in no time! I can't wait! As more of you do it -- it seems to make it more real and achievable for me...!

For those of you who are stuggling, remember we are all in this together, and we can celebrate each others successes alone the way--so why not make it yours???

I for one, am so hungry for health and fitness that I can taste it! (Better than chocolate)!!

[theresa113]

Finally lost a pound! One step closer to breaking 199! :)

:wave:

[rainbird]

Hi all, :wave:
May I join this thread? I have read through most all the posts, and was so encouraged! It is amazing to me that so many share the same thoughts as I do....the same! I have sometimes felt as if I was the only one who felt the way I do. My low weight for years has been 220 and everytime I get there, I put on a few "safe" pounds that keep me from getting below that 199 mark?????? I am now at 226 and this week I indend on sticking to the plan! I am going to (with the Lords help) kick this road block of 220 and venture into new territory in weight loss.
I have wondered what things in my life have made me so food dependent for comfort. I now realize that is what food (sugary stuff) is for me...so, matters not the "why" so much and the "what am I going to do now?" My desire is to be able to have control over my emotions and my reactions to things that set off my desire for a sugar binge....thanks for allowing me to "Vent" here....it feels better just to put it into print....
great Monday to all!

[pinkcaddy]

Welcome Rainbird!
It is interesting that you metion the emotional side of eating carbs. Last night Connie Chung interviewed Carnie Wilson about her stomach stapling. She is very happy and confident but when Connie asked her what she doesn't like about the new Carnie she said 'I still struggle with self esteem problems'. That is sooo me. The messages I let my brain process are ridiculous. I have been considering writing about 5 positive affirmations and repeating them every day to try to retrain my brain to think good things about my body. Enough of my amatuer opinions for now!!

Does anyone have any other sugestions that will help us 'think thin'?

Bye for now!

[rainbird]

thanks for the welcome....I like your idea of thinking of positive things about us. I can`t think positive about my body as it is in this state...but, I can think positive about my abilities to change it. I desire good health and energy....I can attain those by using my ability to choose good things to eat and do.
which brings me to ..today. It is so hard to change life long habits....I just so want to eat anything that is bread or sugar....I had scrambled eggs with cheese and red peppers for breakfast and coffee with water. It is lunch and I just can`t stand the thought of eating protien right now :mad: I have put off lunch because there is nothing I can eat that I "feel" like eating.....the thought of anything I can eat is really making my stomach feel sick....gagging.
It is a real battle for me today....I work tonight and will be out of the house from 3pm to 11pm with only a 15 minute break...so a "regular" dinner is out of the question. I might just grab an Atkins shake or bar with a glass of water on my break....
I am really, really trying guys.....it is just SUCH a battle...I am working on my self control and so far, I have been in control. I thank you for putting up with my post....uck! I sound terrible...but I trust that it will get better......

[pinkcaddy]

It will get better! The sick feeling won't last long. Keep close tabe on your carbs...you might be consuming some accidentally and they are triggering cravings.
Not so funny story....this morning I decided to keep track of my carbs to help with the stall...a cracker that I eat with Tuna which I believed had 39 grams of fibre is actually 3.9. I think I need to get my eyes checked! I had 4 of them yesterday at 16 carbs each and then couldn't figure out why I felt bloated and moody. Now I know!!!

[rainbird]

hi pinkcady,
sorry about the carb- cracker...but thanks so much for the laugh...I have done something like that also. I bought a package of noodle soup called Top Ramen and read it had 20 carbs...I thought, "great...I can eat that if I really want to and just have all protien the rest of the day"....the package actually said 20 carbs per serving and the package was suppose to have 3 servings??? Ha! yikes! 3 servings? who would of thought..so now, I always check how many servings in something... :daze:
I am having a better morning...I lost 3 pounds so now I am at 223 from 226 at the start of the weekend. The cravings are still there, but the "control" seems to be winning....
have a great day!

[pinkcaddy]

That is great news!

Who are they trying to feed at 3 servings for those noodles. I used to make 2 or 3 packages for myself....couldn't figure out why I wasn't losing weight!

Congrats on your weight loss...superb job! My turn next!

Victoria.

[sunshine2]

Just checking in, haven't lost anymore weight since my 8.5 pound loss. But hey, I feel like I'm losing inches, so I'm excited. My goal is to reach 199 by 3/24. So I'm really hoping I reach that.

19 pounds to go before I'm finally under 200. I think everyone will feel the earth move when I do, I will be so excited and jumping up and down and yelling and all that, thats all I think about these days is getting under 200. But you know, it really keeps me motivated to stay on track!

Everyone, have a wonderful, low carb, sugar free, protein enriched weekend!

:wave:
Tonya

[pinkcaddy]

Hi Tonya! I am so excited about your progress. You will meet your goal. I agree it will be an 'earth shaking' event as we cheer each other on when we each reach the milestone of seeing the wonderful number '1' at the beginning of the scale number. Woo Hoo...it will be great! :cheer:

Glad you checked in.

PS everyone...I was able to update my stats from 242 to 236! Yeah!

[rainbird]

I am so excited!!! Down to 221 this morning....I think this will actually happen :roll: I am so thrilled. Can`t wait to see that big number "1" at the start of my weight also.......I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.....

[sunshine2]

Originally posted by pinkcaddy
PS everyone...I was able to update my stats from 242 to 236! Yeah!

YEAH!!!! 6 pounds gone, and 6 pounds closer to the 199 mark!!!!
Congratulations!

[pinkcaddy]

Thank you!! It feels so great to be in control of what goes in my mouth! I exercise every other day, this week I am going to try adding in walking on the 'other' day. The weather has been great here so I have no excuses (no legit ones anyway!)

Keep it up everyone. We are all doing so well! We must be a pretty amazing bunch of people...just wait till we area bunch of pretty amazing 'thin' people...watch out world!

Have a great day!

[TammyAnn]

Hi everyone. :wave: I just finished week one of induction,lost 6 lbs :thup: yea for me. I can't even count the number of times I tried to reach 199.I feel like if I can get to that magic number ...well my goal will be a breeze.
I turn 40 :eek: July 2 and I really want to get in shape,feel better ,look sexy,feel sexy lol ....well ya'll know what I mean ;) I am wishing everyone good luck!!! We can reach 199
TammyAnn

[pinkcaddy]

You will be a foxy sexy 40 year old who feels great with endless energy! Some of the most attractive people I know are confident, healthy, and positive women in their 40's and above. I definately plan on looking like I did when I was in my 20's when I am in my 40's. The 30's have been a disaster...but I turn 37 on April and have decided 2003 is my year to change my life and shine! YOU CAN TOO!

Congrats on your committment!

[Lee1282002]

HI,
I've read a little of your thread...I'd like to join and hope I'll get a little motivation from other people trying to do the same thing.
I just want to get below 200. I have more weight to lose, but below 200 is good enough for me right now.
I'm doing Atkins and going to Curves to work out. I've been at Curves for three weeks and doing Atkins for a week. I know I've lost inches going to Curves...I hadn't exercised in so long that it feels great to move.
Does anyone else wonder how you got here? I always struggled with my weight, but never imagined I go past 150, let alone 200. Food has taken over my life.
Sounds like you guys are losing, congratulations!
L

[chemlady]

It seems like I will never make it to that 199 and I am so close. I have been really good too. I dont know whats going on but somedays I am really down about it. Yesterday all i wanted to do is cheat so I ate lots of lc stuff to stop myself. Probably went over my 25carb limit but I guess it was better than cheating. I didnt even feel like exercising yesterday and my temper was showing a little with the kids. I think I need to chill out today and try to relax. Maybe its valentines day this week and getting me down. I dont know. Congrats on the 2"off the thighs and the 6 pound loss girls. At least someone is making progress here. I know I am making progress too but damn that scale doesnt want to move for me. Does anybody know where the whoosh fairy lives. if so send her to my house tonight. I got to have a talk with that fairy!!!!Have a great day!
Laurie

[sunshine2]

Laurie - your so close, and I know how you feel. You will reach the 199 mark, I know you will. Look how far you've come, you left the 300's behind, and now your about the leave the 200's behind. When you body is ready to shed the pounds, it will, but until then, keep doing what your doing, the closer you get to your goal, the slower the weight will come off, but it will come off and we're going to be here chearing for you all the way, so hang in there and don't give up!

hugs,
tonya

PS Lee - I absolutely LOVE curves. I belonged to Curves but had to give it up because the hourse didn't work for me, but I thnk it is a great place and you get a great workout there.

[Lee1282002]

Hi all,
Laurie, your progress is amazing..you must be so proud of what you've already accomplished. That said, it must be frustrating to have the weight loss slowdown...particularly when you are waiting to pass a big milestone.
I weighed myself at Curves last night and lost 4.5 lbs....I'm not changing my profile here until I have my 1 month official weigh-in. That will be on the 23rd.
Have a great day, everyone, Thanks for the welcome, Tonya.
Lee

[chemlady]

Its so close I can taste it. Com'on scale. move baby move.
Laurie

[sunshine2]

Lauri - the scale moved!!!! Didn't it? Weren't you at 203, or 202 the other day? Anyhow, your so close girl, I'm so excited for you, 199 will be here before you know it.

We're all cheering for you! :cheer:

Tonya

[chemlady]

Thanks sunshine I really hope so. Have a great day everyone.
Laurie

[Lee1282002]

You are so close...this MUST be your week.
I think I'm doing well. I've been on induction for a little over a week and I feel good, so it must be working.
Do the rest of you find that this diet makes you feel more focused, energetic and calm? I see such a difference in myself that I can't understand why I ever go off.
Good luck everyone!
L

[pinkcaddy]

Laurie....Remember we are all here cheering you onl...it might be 2 days or 2 weeks....but when it happens....we will all be celebrating!!!! You go girl...what a great role model you are! Do you have before and after pictures?

[sunshine2]

Just popping in to report a small weight loss, lost 1.5 pounds. Not much, but its. 1 1/2 pounds closer to 199 so every pound I lose, makes me happy. Only 17.5 pounds to go to reach 199. Yeah!

[Mackenzie1]

. . .Hello everyone! It looks to me like EVERYONE is doing such a great job! I have been doing Adkins since Jauary 28th, of 2003. By the way Lee, I am also going to Curves! It is great, huh? Well...I hope to soon be under the big "2"......I can't wait till I am. Take Care everyone.......and keep up the good work :roll:

[pinkcaddy]

Hello everyone, just thought I would check in and see how everyoe is doing....our pal 'chemlady' has done great and is far below 199...who will be next...hmmm. I know it is a little harder to keep in touch without the email notification, but I hope to see some countdown friends posting updates. I am losing slow and steady but I am not discouraged. I will get there, I know it. You can to!

[theresa113]

I have been stuck for weeks :( but I know I will get there!:)

Can't wait, but I will be paitient... Only lost a pound and a half this year so far.

I know a good whoosh is just right around the corner. It's gotta be! :)

[pinkcaddy]

I was stuck for awhile at the beginning of the year. I added decaf green tea, cut salt and was very very very aware of my carb intake. It helped. I am losing about 9 a month for the last two months. The good news is ...you will get past it...you will have a woosh and you will meet your goal, just never give up!
You can do it!

[theresa113]

Uugghh! I am still stuck!

I have been jumping up and down from 209 to 214 for the past two months but this week and I am back to 209. That is the good news!

I am really hoping to have these 9 pounds off by June 9th 2003. That would mark my one year anniversary of doing Atkins.

Somebody, please send me the weight loss fairy!

:)

[pinkcaddy]

I sent the fairy...she will be there soon. Absolutely can't wait to see 199...getting closer everyday! This is the lowest I have been in 10 years. Feels great...I have to be careful not to sabatoge.

Thanks for all your support!

[mystery2u]

7 more lovely pounds, I want to finally say good bye to. I haven't been 199 since high school. It will be nice to finally get there. Wish me well on my low carb journey.

Good luck to all.

[LisaNSean]

It has been so long since I was that low! Well before I met my husband Sean. I have been 224 lbs then we quit smoking and I went up to 241.

I have set Nov 21/03 as my goal to be 160 lbs, but before I can do that I have to leave the 200's behind.

I find reading all the posts to be inspirational! :roll:

Lis :wave:

[theresa113]

I went searching for this thread because i haven't seen any updates in a while. So, has anyone made it to 199 yet? I have been stalled for quite a few months. I am doing the Mother's day Challenge... no weighing myself until May 11th. I am hoping when I get the scale back (my son hid it on me... I had to ask hime because I knew I would not be able to resist the temptation) I will be closer to the 199 mark. So, please let me know how you are doing? :)

[mystery2u]

I've lost 4 lbs. since 4/21. I only have 4 more lbs to reach 199. Come on whoosh fairy can you please come and stay at my house for at least two weeks.

Wish me luck! I'll give myself three more weeks to lose the 4 lbs. TOM will be in town all next week! So we'll see.

[theresa113]

mystery2u

And after the whoosh fairy visit you, please send her my way! Thanks! :)

[mystery2u]

Theresa,


You don't have long to go girl!!! Keep up the good work and sure I'll share that good old girl (fairy that is LOL).

Have a good weekend.

[fishie48]

I read through all these posts, this thread started in dec 2001. i feel bad for so many people who have been struggling so long, but you have to give yourselves credit for sticking with it. Its only been about 10 weeks for me, I hope I have the fortitude to stick to this as long as you guys. I'm a slow loser, maybe 199 by the end of the year?????

[SweetSheri]

Fishie,You seem to be doing Great,keep up the good work!I dont think you are a slow loser :D

[pinkcaddy]

Hello Everyone...I have been out of the loop for awile but I amstill here and still lovin low carbin. The other day my scale said '209' for a brief flashing moment. I didn't think it would be a big deal cause my focus is 199 but it was really exciting!!! It made it seem so real and acheivable! We will all get there....we just have to keep doing what we are doing consistantly! Great job everyone! Off for my walk now... Have a fabulous day! :wave:

[pinkcaddy]

Is there anyone outhere still working for 199? I need company!
Hope to see you here soon!

[10stone10]

Hi Pink Caddy
I'm still here!
Struggling.
Onward and downward as one must say!
Sandra

[pinkcaddy]

Well the important thing is that you are still here. What are you struggling with? Anything I can do to help?
:bhug:

[Bebet]

I finally hit 199 this week. It was a great feeling not to see 2+ another number behind it..... I never want to see that number sequence again. My next goal, to see the 180's. One day at a time.... :roll:

[pinkcaddy]

:cheer: Way to go! I can't wait to join you! Setting and reaching mini goals is a great way to build confidence on the journey! YEAH!!! You did a great thing! Dont forget to celebrate and pat yourself on the back! YOU DID IT! The mental breakthrough is huge!

[sunshine2]

I'm still around too, haven't posted here in quite some time. I'm still struggling the 200's. But I still have that goal to reach 199. I know I'm going to do it, I just had a set back, but I'm back on track and plan on staying here this time!!!

[10stone10]

congrats Bebet! Way to go! :yay:
I will join you there one day.
The mini goals are a good idea and one that I will use!
Thanks!

[10stone10]

Hi Pink Caddy
Thanks for your support.

I am struggling but its my own fault. I can't keep my mouth shut! I keep putting things in it.

I lost some weight last year and maintained that loss for almost a year but recently gained it back and a bit more. The weight wasn't coming off as fast as I'd hoped and I lost sight of the long term benefits of improved fitness. Now I am further back than when I started but I have learned a valuable lesson. I am so unfit now and I can feel it. Before it snuck up on me so gradually I never noticed.

I am back on Atkins and not doing very well weight loss wise but am feeling much better already.

199 seems miles away so the mini goal idea is a good one. My first mini goal will be to get down to where I was when I started! 232.

Sandra

[sunshine2]

Sandra,

I can totally relate to your struggles.....I'm a carboholic too. I started Atkins in 2001, I joined this forum on 7-27-01 and here I sit only a few pounds from where I started. The sad thing is last year, I was in the 190's. I honestly don't know how I let myself gain all this weight, in a matter of months. I feel like a bad alcoholic and feel like I just blacked out.

But, no use looking back, we can't change the past. We can learn from our past. I learned that I should weigh often, no matter what. This way I can monitor my weight. I tend to not weigh if I am not doing good, but now I will force myself to step on the scales, no matter what.

You have made the right step in the right direction, realizing that you have a problem and determined to change it. We just have to take it one day at a time, and focus on each day instead of the past. Staying involved in this forum is a lifesaver for me. It always is so encouraging to see others progress, and I know If I focus like they have, I too can achieve.

The mini goals are an excellent motivator. I too set a few mini goals to achieve. Hang in there and you WILL get there, don't give up.

hugs,
Tonya

[pinkcaddy]

Welcome Back! You can do it. I love your mini-goals. Remember the saying: It doesn't matter how many times you fall down as long as you learn from it , and dust yourself off and get back up. I just read a great book by John Maxwell called Failing Forward. I highly recommend it. It really helped me to not be so hard on myself and forgive myself when I have setbacks.

I am glad you stopped by for a visit!

[livinlarge]

I am definately going to start using mini goals and start rewarding myself with non food related items.

I am working on getting back up and right back to LCing after I eat something I shouldn't. It has taken me many failed attempts to be able to do this now. For me (and I am only speaking for myself here), this is what makes it a way of life. In all other aspects of my life I make the occassional bad choice or mistake.

Last week I had pizza and cookies. In the past that would have been an excuse to go on a binge and quit. Since I truely want this to be a way of life, I have to get back right away, which I did, and I did lose this week .

1st mini goal-199
reward- cute little anklett I saw at the mall

[pinkcaddy]

"Last week I had pizza and cookies. In the past that would have been an excuse to go on a binge and quit. Since I truely want this to be a way of life, I have to get back right away, which I did, and I did lose this week ."

Great job...that is what it is all about. No one will ever be perfect so don't put that demand on yourself. Just be the best YOU that YOU can be.

If we all remember that everyday we are unstopable! (Not sure if that is a word but ...Oh well!)

[flangee]

I want to see it so bad! I cn't wait i think i will cry!
:D :Party:


I thought i was fat at 135 :bash:

i got there the low fat way but gained all back.

[mystery2u]

202!!!! The whoosh fairy is doing her job. Another 3 lbs and I'll be under that long awaited 200!!!!!

I'm feeling so good today! I wish you guys well and have a good week!

I also got 3 compliments today and I've only been at work 1 hour. Finally, people are starting to notice. Don't get me wrong I don't like the attention, because it tends to be a little overwhelming. But, it's nice to know you're moving in the right direction.

[SDgrandma]

Just found this thread. Haven't read it all - just bits and pieces. This must be one of the longest and oldest ongoing threads on the forum.

I understand all your frustrations and struggles. Trying to understand why the scale doesn't move is confusing and sometimes it is hard to stay psyched to keep going.

I started Atkins 4/23. Have not dieted for years, not wanting to yoyo. Lost 23# in induction and was really excited at how easy this was, then nothing for 2 weeks!! But reading the forum I understood this was normal. Finally went down 2# last week. So I realize it will be slow. Wanted to be at 199 by July 4th but probably won't make it now.

It would probably help if I exercised more. I do the Walk Away the Pounds video and I feel good afterwards but have to make myself do it.

I have a tendency to ramble in my posts. It comes from not having anyone to talk to about this WOE. I will quit now!

If we all hang in there we will make it!!!!!

Barb

[stormyzkid]

I have my eyes set on 199.
I hope to reach that by September at least as my mini goal.
I haven't seen that number on my scale for a few years!
Right now I am hanging on at 215 and I think I am at a plateau.
YIKES!
I re-read the Rules of Induction and I will make sure I am very strict on that. Maybe I have been carb creeping. I will give up one of my favorite snacks ( Macadamia nuts) for a while and see if the scale starts to budge downward.

I joined a "NO cheat for JUNE" challenge. That really helps.
Plus I have pushed up my exercise.

If we stick together, we will hit our 199 goal.
We can do this!
:cheer:
Here's to cheering you on in your success!
Marg

[sunshine2]

Hello ladies, just thought I would pop in and say the whoosh fairy visited me too! Only 15 more pounds before the 200 mark....... :D

[SDgrandma]

CONGRATULATIONS, SUNSHINE!!!

Doesn't it feel gooooood!!!!

[sunshine2]

Barb - it sure does feel good. I am so looking forward to stepping on the scales and seeing the 199 mark. It will be an Earth Shaken' moment for sure!

With this WOL, I'm sure it will happen, so I'm excited and anxiously waiting for the 199 to happen.

[pinkcaddy]

Way to go everyone....we will all be there soon...just keep on every day and you will be closer to 199...you can do it! Me too! Very soon.

[SDgrandma]

Another pound gone this morning!!!

Have set myself a new goal: to reach 199 by my 59th birthday, July 14. Can't believe I'll be 60 next year. Since LCing I feel like 40! It's wonderful!!!!

We're all doing great!! so let's keep it up.

[sunshine2]

Yeah!!!! Good job Barb, another pound gone forever. Your getting so close to the 199 mark, I'm sure you will make your goal!

[mystery2u]

One/half of a lbs. gone!!!

I'm having such a hard time with some people at work. They have no idea how hard it is to make changes in you life and stick to them. There are several woman at work that try to avoid me because of my weight loss. I'm not one of those people that push my new way of life down someone's throat.

It is not easy, they are not around when I'm struggling not to eat that piece of candy, take that 45 min. walk when I'd rather be looking at t.v. or pigging out. They are not around when I have to pray to GOD to keep me focused. They are not around when I cry sometimes because I feel like giving up. They have no idea that I struggle with buying smaller clothes, feeling like I don't deserve them yet. The psychological problem of missing the weight you loss. I wake up in the middle of the night feeling my stomach because I've loss some of it and wondering when it will stop feeling like jello or is it going to come back overnight.

I hate the fact that people get jealous, because I have found the answer. Yes, I found the answer to my weight problem, but I still deal with this problem every minute of the day. It is not easy!!!!

Well, 1/2 lbs gone and I'm waiting patiently to get to 199. God Bless all of you and I know how difficult it is. I understand your stuggle. Hugs to each and everyone of you. As the old saying goes "no pain, no loss (gain)". LOL

Have a wonderful day.

[fishie48]

I've got a ways to go but would love to be at 199 by Sept 8, less than 3 months. Even if I'm close it will be ok. That's when I will see a number of people who I won't have seen throughout the summer. A new me? I hope so.

[SDgrandma]

fishie48....
You've been doing Great!! Your loss has been steady. I know you will make it. That's only 26 lbs. It's a 'piece of cake'!! Whoops! I mean a piece of celery! LOL

mystery2u....
It always amazes me how cruel and insensitive people can be. I know what you go thru at work. I worked at an office once where there was a clique and I was definately not in it. I had to learn to have a thick skin and remember that it is their problem, not mine. Don't let other people's pettiness and jealousy bother you. I know that's easier said than done. Remember that you are a wonderful and valuable person to God and if they don't want to be supportive friends you don't need them.

One thing you said I can't relate to. That's the statement you made about missing the fat. I don't miss one ounce of my fat.

A half lb. loss is TERRIFIC!! Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Slow and steady wins the race! And the weight we are losing slowly is more likely to STAY off.

Hang in there. Just take one day at a time and FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF.

Barb

[pinkcaddy]

mystery2u...I can totally relate to what you are saying. Thank you so much for sharing. That whole deserve level thing is a bid deal. Go to patpeason.com. She talks alot about deserve levels...Also, what is with the unsupportive people...you are right is it jealosy. It is also fear and resentment....who are we to be beautiful confident women??? lol. We were designed for greatness...each one of us. Keep on believing...what the mind can believe it can acheive....I know you will be at 199 very soon....and from there...WOW!

[sunshine2]

fishie48 - you don't have far to go at all, only 26 pounds away from 199......that is so close, can't you feel it? Your going to make it, look at your numbers! You have really done well in the short period. And even if you don't make it, you already have made such a huge change, people will see a new you. So, do keep low carbing, and your body will release those pounds - sometimes slower than we wish, but you will get there.

hugs,
Tonya

[Laural]

Fishy48, I'll take the challenge with you, I would like to be 199 by September also. I'm 225 right now. We can do it! :cheer:

[fishie48]

thank you everyone for your encouragement. Ok Laural we're in this together. Wish I had read all of your posts earlier today. I went overboard at a dinner for work. Just put in my fit day and I ate 39 carbs today!! Whoah!! Not going to be losing weight this way. It was all legal food just too much of it. Tomorrow is another day and I'm determined to make it a lo-carb one. Eight-eight days until Sept 8.

[SDgrandma]

fishie48....
Don't worry about it. No real harm done. This happened to me too. I had a day when I was really hungry. So I ate. All legal foods, but my carb count was 35. Guess what? The next morning the scale was down 2 lbs. I think my metabolism was saying thank you for the extra food!!! LOL This has happened twice now. Sometimes we get so hung up on that carb number. I could not do that every day and lose probably but once in a while doesn't hurt.

You will make it!!

Barb

[Laural]

Fishie48, don't worry about it Barb is right the same thing happened to me too!

Today the scale is bouncing between 224 and 225, I'm hoping by tomorrow it will sit on 224.

[badgoat]

Hi good people,

I'm still in induction, starting Atkins for 2nd time...I don't think we had this way cool board in '98 when I first tried it. :D Then I re-took up heavy drinking, which doesn't go well with low carbing. :skull:

I was doing WW last fall, lost 25 starving lbs., then...well...had a minor life catastrophe and decided it was better to just stay off drugs and booze and worry about the probable future coronary bypass later. :eek:

Well, now that I'm clean and sober, I still need to get those 80 lbs off. I went to visit my weight conscious family last week and actually lost weight. :thup: (They are totally anti-LC though...this will be our little secret!) Then I picked up Atkins' revised book in the airport and started on Monday. Dearly Beloved has already noticed a decrease in belly size. :)

I'm 5'8", 36 years old, medium/large frame, do some moderately hard work on dairy goat farm (have a real job, too). Not using that $$ elliptical trainer I bought while on WW, but will get back on it. After induction I think...whew, still feeling wimpy, but not as bad as earlier in the week.

On WW my goal was to hit 199 in mid to late January. I'm at 237 as of Tuesday, so I'm shooting for 199 by October 14.

Nice to see so many people here!
badgoat

[Sela]

Im with you laural and fishy

...I wanna get down to 199 by Sept also (we are around the same weight too..so thats cool). WE WILL DO THIS!!! :D

[pinkcaddy]

It's getting closer...I can hardly believe this is happening to me. Day by day, consitantly doing the best I can seems to be working....I can hardly wait!! :hyper:

[Laural]

Hi Sela :wave: Hi Badgoat :wave:

Great Sela let's keep track off our progress together! I'm down 1/2pd today I'm 224.5 I'm crossing my fingers hoping I will be down a whole pd tomorrow.

[fishie48]

Congratulations Laural on your loss, you will inspire the rest of us. I'll be away from the scale and the computer for a couple days. I'll check back in a few days, maybe you will have lost more by then. Keep up the good work.

[SDgrandma]

You are all doing so well!!

Down another pound this morning. If this continues I'll make my mini goal.

badgoat....
A goat farm!?! Must be interesting. Do you sell the milk or the meat?

[Soinwi]

Hello All

Let me intriduce myself. I am no stranger to this WOE but for some reason late last year the carb devil took over my body and I gain back alot of weight. But after extensive exorcise exercises he is gone FOREVER!!!!

I have been back together since the 1st of this month and I feel great. I am an avid exerciser and have returned to that also. I am 5'11 so 199 is a great weight for me. That puts me at a size 14/16 and I really like the way I feel there. I have signed up for the Chicago Marathon on October 12th so I hope to be down to 199 sometime in September. WhenI am running and training I lose weight rapidly. I also have my 15 year class reunion Sept 6th so being in the low 200's would be AWESOME!!!

Oh and part of the reward of doing the marathon and reaching my goal weigth is that I am going to Hawaii 2 days after the marathon!!! Never been and can't wait. I plan on a tankini!!!!

So I know I have alot more weight to loss than most of you but I am motivated and looking to keep on the straight and narrow till then!!!!!!

Later
Sonja

[badgoat]

Hi Sonja,

Welcome back! I fell off the wagon too and just started back on Monday. Feeling a lot better today than I did last week! (foggygoatbrain) I also have a total of 80 lbs to lose, so don't feel special or anything. ;) My weigh-in day is Tuesday am (scales drive me nuts otherwise), but I am down 3 lbs from my last dr.'s visit.

Onward and downward, sistah!

badgoat

[Soinwi]

Rock ON Badgoat!!!!

I have been back together for half the month and have really enjoyed all my energy. Today I got the entire house cleaned and tons of laundry done. Including taking out all my summer clothes, most of which don't fit :( Oh well soon they will!!!!! It feels so good to have everything done so I can start the week fresh. I also stocked up on ready to eat foods. I made enough burgers to last a few days. I am keeping my eating simple and my H2O intake between 80-100 oz's.

Wow I think I have alot more energy yet!! And it's 11pm here...

Well I should finish folding clothes and try to relax enough to get to sleep. Need to get up early and go workout.

I hope everyone has a great monday!!!
Sonja

[badgoat]

Heavens to Betsy, Sonja, here are the directions to *my* house! ;) It's great to feel motivated again though, isn't it? I felt really good yesterday, with no sugar crashes and only a couple of cravings. After lunch and dinner...my usual times. I had a few sips of a CF diet Dr. Pepper and was fine.

My dearly beloved also wants to lose 25 lbs and is "on program" so we are going through the house ridding ourselves of signs of our love affair with Little Debbie and her minions. Sigh...she's gotta go. We decided she'd go to my AA club house...the sober drunks will appreciate her there. I just can't see giving the *really* bad stuff to a shelter...now *that's* a whole 'nother thread (why our poorest are both obese and malnourished), but the rest of the carbs are going to the AIDS outreach organization here in Montgomery.

Ok, I'd better get moving so I can sit in traffic...JOY! Everyone have a great day, one more closer to 199!

badgoat

[pinkcaddy]

Welocme back Sonja, I love your enthusiasm and your committment to fitness. I enjoy exercise too, and hope to do a marathon for my 40th...(3 years.) YOU GO GIRL!

[badgoat]

Hi SD Grandma!

I just saw your question...we have Nubian Dairy Goats...the big ones with the floppy ears. AL has really strick dairy licensing codes so we only sell 'under the table' to friends, etc...shhhh! We make cheese, too. One of these days, we will get around to making soap. All of our beasties are registered, which means they are show quality. We sell them and show them...this spring several of our girls kicked a** in the evening wear portion! ;) We also have real jobs...the girls are just for fun and debt! :daze:

badgoat

[SDgrandma]

badgoat....
Ohh....the Nubians are the 'cute' ones! Goats are interesting creatures. The ones I've been around have been totally unpredictable! I would love to live in the country. Grew up in town so I married a farmer. That didn't work because 2 years after we were married he quit farming and we moved to town. That was 38 years ago. So here I am living 2 blocks from where I grew up. Can't even get out of the neighborhood!!

It's a beutiful summer day in SD. Worked in my flower beds from 6 am to 11 am so didn't exercise this morning. I couldn't do that before starting Atkins. After 45 min I would get out of breath and heart would start to race. Had to rest often. Didn't even get tired this morning - just sweaty.

WELCOME, SONJA! Glad to have you here.

CYL. Need to go make a rhubarb pie for hubby. He's been feeling neglected, since I cook mostly LC food!!

[etoiles]

Hello everyone!

I was on another to 199 thread but someone suggested we come here instead so here I go!

I have more to lose than most of you to get to 199 but I am really looking forward to that number. It has been at least 7 years since I saw that. Working on making progress though, and my husband who was doing slimfast is slowly leaving that bad eating plan for this one. :) Am looking forward to when he finally makes the switch so there won't be any bad tempting items around anymore.

Wishing everyone luck!!

SDgrandma - I'm going to make a low carb rhubarb pie soon so if it tastes good I will really have to give you the recipe. Was happy to hear rhubarb is one of the lower carb foods.

[mystery2u]

I though I would be a lot more excited about getting closer to 199, but I've worked out 6 times per week for the last two weeks to lose these few lbs. So, I think I'm deserving of the last 1 lbs being gong by the end of the week.

Oh well, never the less I'm looking forward to my next goal of 185 by August 20. Hopefully, I'm not being to agressive.

Have a good day!!

[badgoat]

Way to go, Mystery!

How great to be that close! I found something really weird when I used to work out all the time, especially with weights. I'd go at it hard for a few weeks, then take a week off...WHOOSH! Then get back at it. It's like it tricked my body or something.

GO Mystery!
:cheer:
badgoat

[Laural]

Hi everybody :wave:

I'm still at 224.5 today, I'm gonna pump up my exercising this week to see if I can tip the scale in my favor. I can just feel
the pound just ready to drop off.

I haven't been 199 in 10 years, so I will be very excited when I get there!

[pinkcaddy]

Mystery...cant wait to hear from you! You are awesome!

[mystery2u]

PinkCaddy,

Thanks! You are pretty awesome yourself. What an impressive workout journal. I need to start one!!

Let's keep pluggin' away at those pounds!

[Soinwi]

WAY TO GO MYSTERY!~!!!!

How awesome is it to see your hard work paying off!!! PERFECT!!! Really glad to hear it.

Looks like eveyrone had a great day YEAH!!!!

I got a good run in and eats were good too!!!

Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

Weigh in tomorrow...think I am about the same. PMSing and not very happy about it!! Does anyone know anything about the advantage bars, they are so good are they really OK?
Thanks for your help!

[pinkcaddy]

Weigh in tomorrow...think I am about the same. PMSing and not very happy about it!! Does anyone know anything about the advantage bars, they are so good are they really OK?
Thanks for your help!

[pinkcaddy]

Weigh in tomorrow...think I am about the same. PMSing and not very happy about it!! Does anyone know anything about the advantage bars, they are so good are they really OK?
Thanks for your help!

[badgoat]

Hi Pinkcaddy,

I've heard mixed reviews...try doing a forum search and see the varied responses -- some stall and some don't. I've tried a few and I like the chocolate varieties -- works well for a choco-FIT! I only eat a 1/2 portion at a time until I see what it does. You look to be very well on your way, so you could see how you do. I personally only use these kind of products as "emregency" foods when I'm running late or know I can't get to decent low carb food. I'd really like to eat as few refined foods as possible for now. I feel so much better off all that #^%&! I was eating.

Good luck with WI, and remember...it's just a big hunk of metal...look how far you've come!

Enviously yours,
badgoat

[SDgrandma]

mystery....GOOD JOB! Looks like you'll be the first one of us to get there.

etoiles....Looking forward to that rhubarb pie recipe. And WELCOME to this thread.

pinkcaddy....I use the bars when I get the munchies. But I can only eat half of one. They really fill me up. I haven't seen any bad effects from them. Still losing and no 'runs' from the alcohols.

Down another lb. yesterday. Seems like every Sunday and Thursday the scale is down. I haven't even been counting carbs lately. Seems like I've learned what I can eat. I have to keep losing 2# a week to make 199 by the 14th. The last 3 weeks have been steady though.

I don't remember the last time I was under 200. It was probably about 20 years ago. I've been heavy for so long it will be an adjustment to be slimmer.

It's amazing how much energy I've had this week. I worked out in my flower beds for 5 straight hours on Monday. Never could do that before. After 1 hr. I would be worn out. I LOVE IT!!!

CYL

[pinkcaddy]

Thanks for the advice on the bars. Never thought about 1/2 portions...does that suprise you? :lol:
I do find it hard to finish one, but somehow I have managed. I will keep an eye on the keytones etc.

Weighed in today, down another 3 for 203. My goal is June 30

Barb...you are doing awesome...extra energy is such a great reward.

Keep it up everyone, you deserve to see 199 and lower!

[badgoat]

Originally posted by pinkcaddy
Weighed in today, down another 3 for 203.
:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

WAY TO GO!

badgoat

[Soinwi]

GIMMIE A "P"
GIMMIE A "I"
GIMMIE A "N"
GIMMIE A "K"

WHAT'S THAT SPELL PINK !!!!!!!!!!



Awesome job and the loss!!!
That has me excited for my weight in on monday!!! Send that Whoosh Fairy my way next please!!!!

Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

Thanks you two! This is so much easier when you have people cheering you on. We are so lucky.

I had a bit of a mental breakthrough yesterday, as Oprah would say an 'aaahhaa' moment. I have been very weepy the last few days. I realized I am actually scared to reach my goal. To me 199 means I am almost thin and healthy. I developed very early and heard over and over 'guys only want one thing from you'; which I see now was damaging to my self worth. Then I got married and heard 'you can't be trusted'. I was trustworthy, but attractive and got a lot of unsolicited attention. Again my self worth plummeted.

I got fat and divorced and just carried on with life hiding behind and extra 130-140 pounds to make sure I didn't do something 'wrong' by drawing attention to myself. Deep inside I have been afraid of the same things up until yesterday. Yesterday I realized that my life has changed. I am in a loving relationship, and frankly not in the same circles I was in 10-15 years ago. There is not going to be a line up of unsolicited attention. :eek: I can just be me, and be proud of who I am, love and nurture myself, and know that if I do get a little attention it is not because I did something wrong...but that it is just life and I am part of it. I don't have to feel 'shame.' I don't know if that makes sense to anyone else but I wanted to add it to this thread because I am sure I am not the only one with this old baggage and negative messages about thin people. Another negative message I got in the Corp world was that thin young blondes are never taken seriously, and for the most part it is true, but guess what...fat blondes aren't either. I will have no more excuses or sabatoge to my weight loss success.

Teamwork makes the dreamwork....keep on dreaming, we will get there!

Thanks for listening. :rheart:

[Soinwi]

Pink I couldn't agree with you more. I think there are alot of people in the world hiding behind weight so they don't attract attention. I have read that that happens alot with rape victims and people who were molested as a child. Not say they are the only ones but it's a common thing. So the point I am babbling about is that it very good to hear that others feel that way too. and that we are not alone. And that you can change and feel positive about our self image. :)

So thank you for sharing and I hope everyone had a great weekend The weather here was perfect. Sunny and hot I love it!!!

Sonja

[Sela]

Laura: Well your gonna be under 200 in September :D woooooohooooooooo, its gonna happen, and its gonna feel great :) We'll get through this together. One thing great about this WOE is theres ways to substitute things you love with something else that you love and still lose weight..plus you don't have to sit there starving.


I know what my problem is...DISORGANIZATION! I wait until I get so hungry then I decide to run to the store(since my fridge is empty half the time) and buy something loaded with carbs. :confused: why do I do that? Ok I have to get organized, and make sure I eat regularly so I don't get soooo hungry, and I have to make sure I have good foods in the fridge to nibble on.Whew, got that off my chest...tomorrow is a new day and I'm gonna go to the store(AFTER I EAT) and buy lots of low carb stuff, and then come home and make things to nibble on ...yep yep, it just boils down to organization. I will do this :D

-Thanks for listening to me rant :p like you had any other choice :lol:

~Sela~

[pinkcaddy]

Sela, sounds like you have it under control. Half the battle with this WOE is just being educated and prepared. Looks like you now have that handled. You will definately reach your goal by July 1.


Sonja, thanks for your comments. They are SO true. Funny how we don't put things together until we are ready. Have a fabulous day! Raining here today, but we need it so it is OK. My poor trees look as dry as my house plants! :D

[mystery2u]

Not there yet!!! Please whoosh fairy visit me.

I think my body likes 200 lbs. I've been working out 6 days a week for 3 weeks. You would think I can drop 3 lbs per week. Noooooooo!! Not me, only 1.25 lbs per week. So, I guess I'll check back next week. Maybe, I'll be ~ 199. We'll see!!

I did purchase clothes this weekend. Yes!!! XL, no more 1X or 2X's for me. 16W pants - a little tight, but perfect for when I see hubby in August. I should have lost 5-10 lbs. by then.

I had a bad indulgence on Friday. Fried shrimp, fried potato's, and cornbread. Feeling sort of guilty. Worked out hard on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday's 3 mile walk.

Is there a such thing as too many calories on Adkins? Maybe that's why I'm not losing more lbs. per week? Oh well, I'll just keep plugging away at these unwanted lbs.

Have a good day!

[SDgrandma]

Sela....Disorganization is my problem, too. I was really good when I started Atkins. Planned my meals a day ahead. But I got busy and sloppy. And I hate to cook anymore. Have to cook for DH so don't have any choice. Used to cook in a restaurant, but I'm tired of it. I'm so busy that I resent the time I have to spend cooking, too. I do always find time to check out this board, though. LOL

Down another pound this morning! Couldn't believe it. The last few weeks I have been losing consistently - 1 lb. on Thursday and 1 lb. on Sunday. Was down 1b. yesterday but then another this morning!! I'll take it.

Was really hungry yesterday after lunch. Had chicken breast and broccoli for lunch, but was still hungry. Had hot flaxmeal cereal for breakfast, maybe that's why. So snacked with almonds and raspberries with cream. Then I was so full I thought I really blew it. And then could only eat half of my burger for supper. Didn't get enough vegies yesterday so need to watch that today. And I wasn't looking for a snack during the evening either.

Everyone is doing so well! Let's keep it up!

[badgoat]

Hi gang!

I'm so proud for everyone! We're only human and we're gonna have a no-no here and there, but it's like the baseball analogy I heard: You look at the whole season, not just one game, right? GO TEAM!

Mystery, don't beat up on yourself...I find there are plenty of folks who will do that for us. :devil: I do remember reading in Atkins that as we add back carbs that calories *do* matter, so maybe look at your ratio and see if you can't bust through that 199 door this week.

YOU CAN DO IT!!

:cheer: :cheer:

And as for planning...a very wise woman told me this:

"If I fail to plan, plan to fail."

Ouch...but it works.

Happy trails,
badgoat

[SDgrandma]

mystery... we must have been posting at the same time.

I bought a 16W pants last week too. Haven't worn them yet - have to hem them. Can't get into smaller tops until I lose more in the upper body, although a lot of mine are sloppy now.

There is always the possiblilty of getting too many calories. But Atkins tells us to eat until satisfied. The only way to cut calories w/o being hungry is to choose different foods. Chicken and turkey do not have as many calories as beef and pork. Substitute turkey bacon or turkey sausage for pork. Cut butter usage and use better fats instead. It would be worth a try to cut calories. How many are you getting now? There is also such a thing as cutting too much. My calorie intake seems to depend on my appetite. Some days I'm hungry, like yesterday, and other days I don't want to eat at all.

Hang in there, you'll make it any day now!

[mystery2u]

SD - I'm not sure how many calories I'm getting. But, I certainly don't miss a meal and I eat until I'm full, sometimes I over do it. So I need to be careful. I'm going to be mindful this week. Maybe it will make a difference.

Thanks for the advice. I believe I use to much butter and I can certainly eat different meat. I never thought about that, so thanks very much.

I really want to be 185 by August 20. But, I don't think I can accomplish that. I sure wish I could.

[pinkcaddy]

Mystery....you have some good advice from others on the calories...I don't count calories, I just eat until I think I have probably had enough. Then if I am hungry 1/2 hr later I eat again because my days of suffering and going hungry are SO over!

If you want 185 for Aug 20 there is still time. Believe it and acheive it. Promise yourself to be really focussed for the next 6 weeks. Your exercise is awesome, now just be very aware of what you eat and when. Your body will teach you what is good and bad. If you don't use keto-stix, I recommend it fo rthe next six weeks. It is amazing to me that something I think is OK will knock me out of ketosis...you just never know.

Proud of you! You are doing great. Hubby will be thrilled to see you no matter what size you are but YOU will feel great about YOU and it will show in your attitude....and that is where the true beauty is.

So proud of you!

[Soinwi]

WellI weighted in today and to much dismay I was only at a 1lb loss!!!! I know I know it;s one pound less but gosh I really had hoped for more!! Selfish I guess....... lolololololol

But then I looked at the calendar and fond out that Aunt Flo is soon to be coming!!! Only 6 more days so I must be holding extra fluid. My you know whats are really achy!!! Sorry if this embarasses anyone :) So I think that next weeks numbers may reflect more loss!!! Hope so!!!

Also Mystery I am not sure what kind of meats you eat but sausages and bacons have nitrates which can cause slower losses for some. Also alot of diary (cheese and butter) can do that also. Have you ever heard of KISS (Keep It Simple Sweetie) you may want to try that for a few days to see if it helps you. But really I think you're doing great and maybe if you are close you could KISS the week before hubby comes home!!!!!

OK everyone I need to get
Keep up the great job
Sonja

[mystery2u]

Thanks guys,

My typical day is:

BF
1 slice low carb bread (5 grams)
deli turkey
2 slices of cheese
1/2 cup of decaf w/splenda or 2 eggs/bacon/1slice of bread

LU

garden salad
chinese ribs no sause or chicken (arby's) or egg fo young w/o gravy or rice

DN
rib eye steak w/ green beans

adkins peanut butter cups
2 pat butter on steak to cook
1 pat butter on green beans

Sometimes for breakfast I have 1 1/2 slices of bread, I am really hungry in the am.\

I'm losing about 5 lbs. per month even with working out so much. Maybe you guys can tell me how I can improve. I also cheat once every two weeks. For one day I'll have a meal that I really want. That's probably a no-no!

[Soinwi]

Well now thatI am hungry reading your menu this morning !!! lolol Here's my advise (meant only to help ) Egg foo young has a breading on it that is made with flour. Deli turkey is also high in sodium and nitrates. Sometimes even with Atkins products they have hidden carbs in them not sure about the bread. Also not familiar with Atkins PB cups. Maybe for a few days you should try to KISS and see if that helps. Basically it's no dairy (cheese, mayo) I use eggs. Fresh veggies and any meat (no butter but oil is ok to cook with) Maybe that would help. Again just a suggestion Good Luck

Hope eveyone is having a great day it's gonna rain here and we need it!!!

Sonja

[Soinwi]

OH and also how's your water intake. If your even mildly dehydrated it can slow your metabilism by 3%. If your exercising your probaly need a little more water

[mystery2u]

Thanks!!

Egg Fo Young - I would be awfully hard to bread raw eggs. There is no bread in Egg Fo Young. 4-5 grams per pattie.

Water is close to 90 oz. per day. Weekends are the roughest w/ water.

I can try the no dairy and see what happens. Thanks for your advice.

[Soinwi]

I'm sorry I thought egg fo yung had breading on it!! But I check several recipes and found they use corn startch. Sorry for the mis-understanding.

Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

I am sure you know this but another thing to keep an eye on is salt intake. It makes a huge difference for me, I am very sensitive to it now that I have cut it down. I am down another 3 pounds and have held that for 2 days. I haven't been very nice to myself today, but tomorrow is another day. I am tired, when I get tired I get wimpy.
I will drink some water and go to bed before one of the kids wants a ride somewhere!
Proud of you all...keep it up!
Victoria.

[fishie48]

I am happy to report that I appear to be back on the wagon after a "cheat" (eating breaded chicken) a couple weeks ago. It took over a week before the cravings and that feeling of being out of control left me. I've lost 2 pounds this week which is marvelous. I'm approaching 4 months on Atkins. I know many of you have been doing this for so much longer. Learned lesson: the cheat was not worth it. didn't like how I felt at all after it.

[SDgrandma]

WOW! 5 lbs. in the last week. I had just settled in to a accepting a slow 2 lb. a week loss and then...whoosh!

There are 2 things that are different this week. First, not been eating as much the last few days. Calories have been around 1000. Just haven't been hungry since my 'feast' on Sunday afternoon. Second, I started taking CLA this week. I'm not sure the CLA would work that fast. Readling posts of others who have taken it, they have not mentioned immediate results.

Soinwi.... I've been wondering what KISS means. Excellent idea.

mystery....I agree with Soinwi to keep it simple. I would try dropping the fake foods - bread and peanut butter cups. During induction I was so hungry for bread that I bought a pkg. of Atkins bread mix. It is still sitting in the pantry. I've found I don't need it. I do have Hershey's s/f chocolate but only occasionally eat one after dinner. Eat an extra egg for breakfast instead of the bread. With your exercise you could use the extra protein.

Keep up the good work, everyone!

[Soinwi]

SDGrandma YEAH !!!!! 5 POUNDS GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE


Job well done!!! I am glad to hear it. I do have a question, what is CLA?? Maybe it would help me. I have been keeping it simple. Mostly meat and small amounts of dairy. I'm trying to stay away from bacon and sausage.

We have a hugh festival coming this week and I am nervous about drinking. I know that I will keep my carbs low for the next few days so I can have beer, but my problem is not that it's my weak self control for carbs when I drink. And I know the answer seems simple ~~ don't drink ~~ can't do it. There are 100,00 + ppl there and the only way to survive being pushed and run into is to drink. Sounds weird but it's a Milw thing. So I have gave my best friend the right to scream out my weight to everyone if I eat a carb!!!! lololololool And she would do it!!!!! So I am hoping this will keep me in line~!!! hahahaha Wish me luck!!!!

OK gotta go to work now
Sonja

[badgoat]

Originally posted by Soinwi
So I have gave my best friend the right to scream out my weight to everyone if I eat a carb!!!! lololololool And she would do it!!!!! So I am hoping this will keep me in line~!!! hahahaha Wish me luck!!!!


Well, you could think of it as "drinking carbs"...hell, I'm a sober drunk who had to quit LC a few years ago b/c it interfered with my boozing, LOL! See, on WW I had my booze points all figured out. Vodka and Crystal Light. Did A LOT of walking to get those points off, LOL.

Good luck with the mob scene...if it were me, I'd end up eating a carb just to get her to embarrass herself! :devil:

badgoat

[Soinwi]

Ok I know beer has carbs in it. 3.5 per beer so I have taken that into fiqure. I plan on an 1 1/2 hour of cardio the morning before beers and a 7 mile run on Sat. And if my friend tell anyone how much I weight I would probally fall over with embrassment!!! So that alone will not let me take in stupid carbs (ie buns, chips etc...)

Anyhoo gotta clean the house and get ready for tomorrow
Sonja

[SDgrandma]

Sonja...
Thanks for the congrats. As I was reading your post about the festival I scrolled down to your signature line. Read your signature quote and apply it to your weekend. If I know there will be a situation that will be too difficult for me, I don't go. But I'm not young anymore and perhaps would not have done that 30 years ago.

Down another lb. this morning. Didn't expect it, although it is Thursday, after the loss the last week.

I always advise others to only weigh once a week, but don't follow that advice myself. But I'm not obsessed and have been fortunate that the scale has never gone up and down - just down.

Does anyone have 'thin' days when you just feel thin? Yesterday my clothes were hanging on me. Felt like a thin person in elephant clothes.

[mystery2u]

You guys are a wealth of info. Starting today, no more fake foods (bread, adkins pb cups etc.), lowering my calories, and eating less butter. I keep fluctuating 2-3 lbs up and down. I just want to break in to 199. Damn, is that asking to much.

I'm going to NY for vacation (10 days). Goal: find a gym for those days, bring some of my low carb foods, and pray!! LOL

I'm staying with an aunt so it should be too hard to eat right. I purchased some smaller clothes. XL - I'm so happy not to have to purchase 1x. The clothes are a little tight, but I'll be in them by August 20. My b-day and husbands grad date.

Thanks again for all the advice.

[badgoat]

Ok Ms. SDGrandma/Barb LOSER! LOL

I mean LOSER in the best possible sense...I'm just jealous b/c after I read that I went and broke my rule and popped on the scale and read exactly what I did on Tuesday. Imgaine that!

SO...I promptly went out on lunch break and bought a bottle of CLA, green tea extract and a specialized LC formula vitamin to go along with my B-complex and CoQ10. Hmph! (arms crossed) I WILL lose this weight before I die. I WILL NOT BE BURIED IN A SIZE 22! So there! Oh yeah, I'm gonna be cremated anyway...BUT STILL, not in a twenty-freakin'TWO!!!

Ahhh...I feel better now. Thanks! :D

vitagoat

[pinkcaddy]

My official weigh in today at the Dr's was 201. This is down 2 pounds but a little short of my goal. My goal IS 199 by June 30 so I will go weigh in again on Monday. I saw 199 once this week. I cried all day, it was quite overwhelming. I wasn't expecting the tears. My hubby came home that night with a huge bouquet of flowers and a sympathy card with said "In loving memory of the 200+ club....it is dead and gone forever and you will never see that number again."

Ok, now I am emotional again. I am not used to having this kind of support. I am used to giving not getting and it is all so overwhelming. If I had any idea how screwy my head was I may have never embarked on this journey!!!lol.

I will write later, need a little break right now. I know that I can do it, I know I deserve it, I need to believe that it is real. I have had this goal for 12-15 years. Leaving it behind it scary, even tho it is so positive. I am so grateful for the personal growth this journey has allowed. I just realized that I part of why I am feeling so emotional is that even tho I really really want to be under 200 I am leaving behind a long time goal which has become a comfortable old friend. Does that make any sense?

Thanks for your support, I don't know what I would do without the support of this forum. It is such a great lifeline and safe place to explore and share our feelings, as well as our accomplishments. :rheart:

[Soinwi]

I made it !! And I'm alive!!!!! Barely!! lolol Man I am getting old 2 nights out in a row and I am really feeling it!!! Now back in the day ...................... I'm sad now :(

Just kidding

Anyway I nned to get to bed I had a great time and really was proud of myself. Now I just have 4th of July to get thru. This will be easier since I don't and won't drink when I have my daughter with me and the party we are going to they are having brats and deep fried turkey YUMMY!!! The skin is the best part and it's fatting and LEGAL!!!! So really not worried about that day

Tomorrow I am going to learn some more weight training to be doing while I am marathon training. I am going to be a sculpted babe soon!!!! OK I am delirous now!!!


By the way Barb thanks for sending Dr Phil back at me I really needed that!!! It helped

Pink your husband sounds like a great sensitive guy ~~~ kudos to him for being there for you. You're very lucky and deserve to be treated good.

Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

Soinwi.....Thanks! Hubby is great, and thanks for your encouragement. I give him a hard time because he naps a lot ...like right now...and I wish he had more energy. I know if he gets started low carbing that will change, but each of us in our own time right?

I had a pretty good day. Feeling very full right now, had 2 beer with dinner which I never do, I just felt like something cold cause I was hot...now I feel bloated and would rather be hot!

Mystery...I know what you are saying about the clothes thing. That part has been cool. Last night I bought a sexy black halter top and today tried on a pair of jeans that were given to me knowing that they would never fit and they did! Size 33, I could hardly believe it! Yay! Made me feel great till I got them dirty (white jeans), I was never one for sitting pretty!

sdGrandma, FEELING thin is the best. I have thin days and fat days too, and thin days are so great! I want more!

Have a fabulous week everyone, looking forward to celebrating with you!
:wave:

[Soinwi]

Hey where is everyone!!!

I think I have lost some...not sure since I need to go to the club to weight in. My scale stops at 270 ~~ how pathetic is that. I weight more than my scale can hold :( Anyhoo I was running tuesday in the road and I hit a odd peice of road and ended up falling and twisting my ankle and getting road rash on the other leg. But I got up and rant he rest of the run home (bout 1/2 mile). I iced and got therapy yesturday and it's much better today. I am hoping to run a 4 mile run on friday morning. The FireCracker 4. I won't be running hard just a training run. So I am going to workout later this mornign and see how the ankle will do.

Hoping for good luck on the scale
Sonja

[badgoat]

Hey, but you're almost in the scale range now! I can totally relate to your highway spill. I've been there and done that. I think the ego damage is far worse for me than the road rash, LOL! Did anyone see you?

I've been pouting all week, in hiding b/c I ate chinese food Sunday night with friends thinking I could just have meat and veggies. Ding Dong here didn't even *think* about freakin':devil:CORN STARCH:devil:so guess who was UP 4.5 flippin' lbs at WI on Monday. I was ready to scrap the whole thing til I posted my ordeal and was soothed by all these great people on the Atkins thread. I got on today and am down a half lb for week 3, bringing my total to -6 lbs after 3 weeks. Heck, if I could just do 2 lbs a week, I'll take it. But man, I was soooo BUMMED! So that's where I've been. But I'm feeling downright flouncy today. (flounce, flounce)

:sunny:
twinklegoat

[Soinwi]

OK Badgoat thank goodness you came to your senses and posted your ordeal here because we have beent here done that and UNDERSTAND!~!!

I just have to post quick so I can get to work but I got on the scale at the gym drum rolll pleazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRr
278

Down 2lbs and I broke the 280's

Gotta go to work
Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

I am still here too, still freking out and sabatoging beause so close to getting rid of the 200's. Today I went out and bought an icecream from Dairy Queen. Hot Caramel. I thought you know what, I deserve this, it will be my little treat. I then spilled some of it dowm the front of my blouse and pants. I asked myself; Do I feel beautiful? Do I feel pampered? Do I feel like I am treating myself? Ofcourse the answer was no and I drove home feeling embarassed about my weakness and through the whole thing in the garbage.
It's all about carrying on when you don't feel like it.

Congrats on your running, you are amazing. Good luck Friday and HAVE FUN!!!
:lol:

[Soinwi]

OK I BONKED!!!! It was raining and I really didn't want to run in that but I remembered what my friend said about running in the rain. You have to learn so if it rains marathon day your ready!!! OK I'm soaked and ready!!!! I ran the first 3 miles at a 10:30 pace and then had to walk the rest because my ankle was starting to swell and I didn't want to over irrated it. So the 3 felt great and the rain wasn't really that bad. And after ice on my ankle I feel good.

Hope everyone has a great 4th of July!!!!

Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

Wow! You did great, you must have an excellent fitness level! Congrats!

[Soinwi]

I know it based on my numbers I shouldn;t be able to run at this weight but I love to run and I am pretty muscular (especially my legs) so the nuumbers are a bit deceiving. And I don't run fast I just have good endurance. This week will be a long running week for me and I will have 3 days of weight training in there also.

I hope everyone had a good holiday weekend. I am skipping weight in this week since I checked in late last week. I dont need anything disappointing me this week. So NO SCALE!!!

Happy monday
Sonja

[fishie48]

Just wanted to check in. Had a great weekend and am now 2 pounds closer to the goal of reaching 218. I'm actually beginning to believe that I will get there, maybe in September if things continue at this rate.

[badgoat]

Maybe no scales is a good idea...at the end of week 4 it looks like I have lost a whopping 5 lbs. I'm underwhelmed. My clothes fit looser but at my weight shouldn't the scale show that? I'm not getting any more exercize than I was, so it can't be muscle. I don't see how you can lose inches for 4 weeks and not finally show something on the scale. I can't stay above 230 forever. Geez, amphetamine abuse is starting to look appealing. Just kidding!

badgoat

[mystery2u]

Well, I've been gone for about 9 days and I gained 1.5 lbs. while in the Big Apple.

BF- bacon/cheese
1 cup of decaf w/splenda

Back on track today.

Oh, my family was amazed at my transformation and than proceeded to offer me tons of food. I did fairly well. No dessert, only fruit (cherries and watermelon). All in all not a bad 10 days. I did walk 2 miles 3x while I was there. Well, I weight 201. So, 199 is not to far off. Have a good day!!

[SDgrandma]

Hi, Everyone!

Been gone for a while. Been very busy. And had bad storm last Thursday - lots of trees down to clean up. Then lightening had blown out my monitor, so had to get a new one. I'm just kind of breathing a sigh of relief after last week. But had storms last night again and more expected tonight. This is not a normal July in SD!!!

Been up and down weight wise this last week or so. Finally got down to 200 yesterday just to be up 2# this morning. I just have to control my snacking. I know I had too many macadamias yesterday and that it's water weight from the salt. (I can't find unsalted macadamias.) I only have until next Monday to get to 199. I have to be really good this week. I WILL exercise more. And I WILL control snacking. And I WILL plan my meals so I always have the right food ready.

Flouncy Badgoat, you are soooo funny!!! I want to feel 'flouncy'!!!

I did buy a pair of bright yellow shorts, size 16 this weekend. And a bright Hawiaan print shorts outfit also a 16. Maybe I'll feel flouncy in those!! I now feel I dare wear shorts in public. I don't have all those fat globs around my knees anymore. And it feels so good to be able to cross my legs comfortably.

Soinwi... I think its great that you can run at your weight. I can't. Lucky I can walk. I couldn't walk before Atkins. Would get so out of breath and tired so fast.

Everybody is doing great!! It may be up and down and slow but we are hanging in there and patience and persistance will get us to our goal.

GO TEAM!!!

[badgoat]

Go Barb and Mystery!

I was wondering where ya'll were hiding. Going on vacation and not gaining but a tad is a major accomplishment! Who HOOOO!

And Barb, you are gonna hit that goal, I can FEEL it! Hmmm...maybe we should wash our macadamias first...P-toooey! Soggy nuts...

I took my measurements today b/c that danged scale ain't budging, but my clothes are looser. Sooo, I will keep on truckin'. It's got to come off eventually!

Way to go, team!

badgoat

[Soinwi]

Well I am glad to hear everyone is doing well. WE are having alot of storms here also. So that means running inside on a treadmill!!! I would much rather run outside. Rain is ok but the lightening scares me. That would be just my luck!! lololol

I like the pant-o-meter sometimes better than the scale !!!!!! The way I see it if the clothes fits then the number shouldn't matter so much. But I have admit it is a bit discouraging. Hang in there!!!

Well not much new here except I am trying really hard to get to 269 by the end of the month. So cardio queen I be!!!!!! And I will be keeping the eating very simple too. I have a new favorite thou chix in the crockpot with just ro-tel(spicy) over it and then when it's done I add a dab of sour cream!!! Yummy!!! and easy to make

Well now that I have babbled I should get ready for bed
Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

Everyone is doing so great. Mystery: what an accomplishment. Yeah!

Sd Grandma, I can feel your committment and relate only too well to how you are feeling. You are powerful, you will reach your goal.

I was painting today and needed an old shirt. I grabbed this really cute purple t-shirt that used to be too tight for me. It was so loose that it kept falling off my shoulders when I was painting. That was kinda cool. Big difference between 3x and 14-16. I weigh in on Friday, I have been very careful. I WILL meet my goal!!!

Bye for now!
Victoria.

[Soinwi]

Pink "Way To Go" on getting new painting shirts that are forever way to big!!! That's awesome and I know that soon you will be under 200. I am getting closer to being able to weight in at home...today is an off day from working out and I stepped on my sclae jsut to see if it was closer to the 270 mark and it really is close. So as soon as I hit 269 I know I will be doing a happy dance for sure!!!!!!!!!

Well I need to get to work
Sonja

[rishamoon]

hello!! I'm trying to get under 200 before my Birthday in September. My birthday present to myself... LOL. Can't wait to actually have to start getting rid of clothes that are too big.

[Soinwi]

Hey I have a confession to make TODAY I am obessed with the scale!!! I'm not sure why but I have stepped on 3 different scales today just to see 3 different numbers!!! lololol Mine was close to 270 The Chiro's was at 270 and My grandmother was 274 ?????!!!!!!!!!! Mine was in the a.m. Chiro was about 4 hours later and grandmothers was tonight!!! So maybe I'm at 270 or not! :( I will be going to the gym tomorrow and see what that one says. That one always weights me the highest. Oh and while I am still obessed at with the scale I will get back on mine in the a.m.

I'm like a possed FrEAK!!!! What is wrong with me. I am so close to being under 270 that I can taste it!! And that would put me ahead of schedule for the month. And that would be good!! Someone SLAP me PLEASE!!!!!!

Sonja

[SDgrandma]

Risha....WELCOME! I'm trying to get under 200 by my birthday, too. But my birthday in next Monday. This week the scale is bouncing between 200 and 202. I'm sure it is just water. Have to really cut the salt to get rid of the water, I guess. I've been able to get rid of some clothes. Have been altering some, too. Wore some capris yesterday that were falling off my hips and the crotch was halfway to my knees.

I don't know why these last 3 lbs to 199 are so tough. My body just doesn't want to give it up. I haven't been under 200 for a long, long time.

Sonja....You're not the only one obsessed. Trying to make 199 by next Monday is making me obsessed. I even got on the scale in the middle of the night after a bathroom run. Is that obsessed, or what? Your chiro's scale is probably the most accurate, since it is probably a balance scale, but it sounds like yours is pretty accurate, too.

We will all make it eventually, even if it isn't as quick as we would like. I was thinking yesterday that my attitude has changed since I started this WOE. When I started I began with the attitude that this was the most healthy way of eating and that it would be for the rest of my life because of health issues. The weight loss was secondary. Now that my health problems are straightening out, I seem obsessed with the weight loss. Need to change my thinking to keep from being frustrated.

CYL

[badgoat]

I can relate to scale-itis...and welcome rishamoon! I can't seem to get below 230. Grrr...I am trying to hit 199 by Oct, but I don't know at this rate. Someone suggested the good ol' Pant-O-Meter for now...trying a pair of pants and watching them get too big. I can see that for sure.

Keep on truckin', gang!
badgoat

[Soinwi]

OK first I am still obessed today!! But I am calming down a bit. I wish the one at the Chrio was the right one but she only has a bathroom scale. At the club we have a "DR" type scale. That one came in at 276 ~~ So down another 2lbs which puts me that much close to getting under 270 (and back on myscale) but the end of the month. I also started weight training so I may be gaining muscle and cancelling out some fat loss. But I will take those 2 lbs and run with it. I have an 8 mile run this Sat so that will be a great long calorie burning run. :)

Gotta get to work
Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

Bad goat...You are doing great and you can reach your goal by your birthday. We ALL need to work at getting rid of the negative messages flowing to our brain and see ourselves as the beautiful goddesses that we are. Tell yourself that you are healthy and beautiful and believe you can acheive your goal...the rest is easy.

SD Grandma...we have so much in common right now and it is so not fully. I have hovered around 200 for the last 3 weeks. This morning I was 198 on my scale and I have my official weigh in tomorrow with my Doctor. I will keep you all posted!!

Soinwa...are you TRYING to drive yourself nuts lol lol. My best advice is find a scale and stick to it, and pick a time of day and stick to it. I do mine in the am before I get dressed...just in case the clothes make me heavier. You will get through this, you are more powerful than the numbers...Do you use the ketostix? I find they help when I hate the scale. We are a funny bunch...you are doing great.

Rishamoon...Welcome, you remind me of my younger sister. You will continue to do great as long as you hang out with us....we are the most happenin group around!! lol. Welcome.

Well all, wish me luck tomorrow, and that I can make it through the night without sabatoge.
I really appreciate having you to be a support system and cheering section. You are awesome!

[mystery2u]

Scale read 199 after three tries (lol). I need to stay away from that darn scale. It's driving me crazy. I'm so desperate to be under 200, I'm driving myself nuts. Oh well, thanks to Adkins I'm down 48 lbs. I went to the doctor yesterday. I hate getting on the doctor's scale it always reads more than at home. Well, low and behold the scale had to be moved to 150 and the nurse slide the top notch over to 50. So, 199 is only one lousy pound away.

Good Luck everyone!!

[Soinwi]

Ok I am breathing normal this morning and I think the evil scale demon has left my body!!!! I did get on the scale this morning right after I used the potty and it cam it jsut a tiny tiny bit past the 270 mark (closest yet) and I thought cool and now I know I won't weight in again at the gym till monday. I fiqure after my weekend of exercise I should be down some. But I don't have that nagging urge anymore!!! Weird I know!!!!!

Pink YEAH and I will keep my fingers crossed for your weight in tomorrow!!! WE all deserve to keep on track and I know you will do it!!!!! How exciting for you :hyper:

Mystery you know they say third time is a charm!! lol I think that if you come in under 200 again tomorrow that would be safe to say your UNDER!!!!!!!!!

Gosh everyone is doing so great and getting under 200!!!! I will miss you when you leave us for the "I'm Skinny CLub" lol just kidding!!!!!

Happy Friday
Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

Sonja, even when we do graduate we will still be here cheering you on...well here I go. I can't wait for the thud sound of them moving the big weight down to the 150 mark. I am afraid I am going to make a scene. Will write tonight. Have a fabulous day everyone!

[badgoat]

GOOOoooo kids! Yeah, I don't want you guys to leave us either. WAHHH! So, can you just stay around for a while to cheer the rest of us on?

Well, I'm using the trusty Shorts-O-Meter today, a variation of the Pant-O-Meter. I'm wearing a pair I kept trying on that were slut-tight (LOL), and now they fit! Who-HOOOOO! (Picture Daffy Duck sommer saulting all over this post HOOOO WHOO WHOOOOOOOO!) So pooh on you, you darned skanky scale! Nyah, nyah ppphhhhtttt!! Ok, so I'm having a retro-age moment. :rolleyes:

You know what, Sonja...maybe it's not *we* who are possessed...maybe the devil is in our scales :devil: (Twilight Zone music).

Keep on truckin', gang!

Off to unload 1500 lbs of goat feed...not mine...too many carbs!

badgoat

[pinkcaddy]

Well....went to the DR today and his scale says 198. How cool is that? When I started this tread in 2001 it was only a dream, today it is reality. Now THAT is something to celebrate.

Badgoat, you are too funny, made me laugh out loud.

I love this thread and intend to hang around till we all make it!

Proud of you, keep on doing the same thing you are doing and you will get there too...199 is achievable, WOW!

Big hugs to everyone for your support.

[badgoat]

Well....went to the DR today and his scale says 198. How cool is that? When I started this tread in 2001 it was only a dream, today it is reality. Now THAT is something to celebrate.

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:Party: Way to go, pinkcaddy!!!! :Party:
badgoat

[pinkcaddy]

Thank you! That is so sweet. I appreciate the support, and always like a little chuckle in the morning. Your turn is coming!

[SDgrandma]

3 CHEERS FOR PINK CADDY! HURRAH! HURRAH! HURRAH!!!!

(I don't know how to add all the cute gifs so this is the best I can do.)

How marvelous! I am soooo happy for you. It just dawned on me how long it took you to get here from where you started. (I know, I'm a little slow sometimes.) You have tremendous patience and staying power. It makes me ashamed that I'm complaining about slow loss. Actually my loss so far has been terrific. I lost so fast at first I guess it raised my expectations.

I have been hovering between 200 and 203 all week. Have resigned myself to not making 199 by Monday. I still feel great. I was probably at this weight for a long time in the past so the body just doesn't think it can get along with less fat. I've been have water retention problems all week too. Have swollen ankles every day. Need to drink more water.

One thing I've noticed this week - I'm getting a lot more support from friends who were rather negative to begin with. That helps...they don't push food at me or 'feel sorry for me.'

[SDgrandma]

Soinwi...an 8 mile run? That's great. Hope it went well for you.

[SDgrandma]

badgoat...think of unloading goat feed as weight training. Lift those bags, 1, 2, 3......

[badgoat]

Good going, Barb! Goals are just markers, and they can and often need to be moved. Without them, I guess we'd be lost, having no real map or plan. Kinda like every other deadline I set in my life. I don't always make those when I want but I get there eventually.

I don't know when the scale is going to move, but I measured again out of curiosity and since Monday have lost 1.25" off my belly and 3/4" off my hips. Dang! I'll take that any day. I can really feel it in my clothes. I haven't measured my other body parts yet.

As for those graphic thingies, just click on those "clickable smilies" to the left of your post when you are composing. I just love that little pom pom one! :cheer:

badgoat

[GorbTech]

I just hit 199 a couple of days ago. It is a great feeling.

[SDgrandma]

GorbTech....Congratulations!! And welcome to the forum. You'll find this a fun, helpful place. It will become addictive.

badgoat... I don't have 'clickable smilies' at the left.

[pinkcaddy]

Barb...I must be a little slow too because I just realized how fast your journey has been! More power to you! It is normail to fluctuate a little throughout the month....darn hormones. Water retention doesn't feel to good either. Is it hot where you live?
It ahs been really hot here, but today thankfully it is pouring rain. Yippee!
When it is hot I feel like I am heavier....wierd water thing.
I have been painting with hubby the last few days, he has been painting a house for a property management company. I am covered in flea bites! I am so disgusted. When I went to see my DR on Friday he was teasing me for 'having fleas'. Well, I am off to the shower again, because I just gave myself the creepy crawlies. I am SO itchy!!!lol.

Thanks for your support, you will see 199 sooner than you think. You are doing great, proud of you!

Come on team, there are a few others who are close...mystery???

I can't wait to hear you have all made it too! Together we are powerful! Enough typing, definately shower time!

[SDgrandma]

Pinkcaddy....
I'm postmenapausal so TOM water retention is not a factor. It's warm here but not hot. Haven't needed air conditioning. It is humid though. Thanks for your vote of confidence.

Mystery....
Sorry I forgot you in my earlier posts. Congrats on making 200. We are both so close. I bet you make it to 199 in the next week. It would be really fun if we made it at the same time!!!

You guys are so great. I feel so much better and am remotivated. I have been so busy that I haven't checked in much lately. I need to remedy that and come more often. I love you all!!

[Soinwi]

Ok I have been gone for 2 days and I see we have a definate loser in the group **PINK** Way to GO Sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BadGoat you crack me up with all your goat jokes!!!!

SdGrandma you are close and with patience(which I have none of !!) you will see the scale go under 200 SOON

I have just had a busy busy weekend. I did an 8 mile run/walk ~~ I joined a running group that is training for a marathon that it is 1 week before mine. I was the slowest runner and I finished dead last. But I FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I met a really nice girl who ran with me and helped to keep me motivated. So I felt "on top of the world" when I finished, because I started and finished. I will do long runs every weekend till the marathon. Each week they will get a little longer.

Anyway I need to get going a get the house in order for the week
Sonja

[badgoat]

Holy hotfeet, Sonja! Even when I was a swelt size 12 and working out all the time I didn't run any 8 freakin' miles! Darn right you should be pumped up! You GO girl!

For my exercise today I shoveled a LOT of goat poop out and did another 90 minutes or so of pushmower-cise. We thought we had the right part to fix the riding mower, but not sooooo. Our airplane mechanic friend will be back out when we get the right part. Then we went to dinner and I ate an entire 10 oz prime rib. Oink!!! No lunch b/c I was so danged hot, so I guess I made up for it!

Sweet dreams, Losers!
sleepygoat

[SDgrandma]

Sonja....Great job! You inspire me.

You too, badgoat!

I am such a wimp. Even as a kid I didn't enjoy physical activity. I was an indoor bookworm. That is the hardest part for me - exercise. I just don't enjoy it. It is just hard work for me and I've always avoided hard work. That's why I'm in the shape I'm in. I can walk for miles if I'm in a beautiful place. We are near a state park and I have been meaning to go out there and walk, but haven't done it yet and summer is half over. If I get out and work in my flower beds it seems to do me more good, weight wise, than anything.

DH took me out for my birthday dinner last night. Had the most luscious 12 oz. sirloin, cauliflower and broccoli and salad. Can't believe I ate the whole thing. DD (who is also LC) and I splurged (cheated?) and ate the croutons in the salad. Know what? They didn't even taste good. That steakhouse always had the best croutons. Just shows how tastes have changed. Won't eat them again!

It's my birthday today and the scale was back down to 201 today, but no 199. Maybe by Labor Day.....

Oh, well. Life is good anyway. God has been so good to me and blessed me abundantly. Without Him I would not have found this way of eating. I am happier and feel better than I ever have, so I have nothing to complain about. I just wish this stall would have occured after I reached 199.

I've rambled long enough, CYL.

[mystery2u]

I've made it!!!!! 198 this morning, I must have thank God 20 times. Boy, am I smiling this morning. I worked out hard Sat. and Sunday!!!! I even jogged 1/2 mile and walked 2.5 miles. I'm feeling so good. I must have got a burst of energy at the Gym. I was felt like I was flying through the sky. My weight training was awesome. I'm so sore today, but it feels good. I had a wonderful weekend low carbing, I did have a potato chip attack and hide the chips in my brothers bag. They left when he left. I am so happy!!!! This is truly working!! I see my DH in 36 days. He hasn't been that interested in my weight loss, but maybe he'll be as happy as I am. Thanks for all your support. I'm planning on hanging around here for a while. I think I'm afraid to go to the 150 board!! LOL

[Soinwi]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB!!!!!!! :Party: :Party:


MYSTERY!!!!!! :hyper: :hyper:


This is one powerful group!!!!

Mystery maybe your husband is just not sure if the impact your weight loss. Guys are so clueless most of the time and seeing is believing and often times it's also fully understanding. I think once he lays his eyes on the smaller sexier version of you he won't be able to stop looking at you!!

Good luck to eveyone this week
I need to get my butt to the gym
Sonja

[cyndiboo]

Congrats to all you hard working losers that have made it. Best wishes for strength to those of us still working towards that goal of being real losers!!

Way to go, thinking thin.

Cyndi

[mystery2u]

Soinwi,

Thanks for the comment. I don't mention my weight loss anymore with him. I actually didn't mention it that much at all. He has no idea how difficult it is and maybe it's not that important.

I'm sure he'll enjoy this newer sexier body!! Thanks for your encouragement.

[pinkcaddy]

Sonja...I think I am pretty fit and 8 miles is out of the question. You must have amazing strength and will power.

Barb, happy birthday, here is to a year of counting blessings not calories.

[pinkcaddy]

Mystery...you did it. I have chills. I am so proud of you. You are doing such a great job! You are awesome!

Don't worry about hubby. He will be thrilled. Sometimes people in our lives don't know how to deal with our weight loss and enthusiasm about it. I have found that usually it has nothing to do with us and instead with their issues. My hubby has a weight issue and when I mention how great my hips etc are looking he is sometimes negative. The rest of my family acts like they haven't noticed yet...how funny is that!! I just know that for whatever reason they are having a hard time dealing with it. Sometimes it is just fear from being ourside of what they are used to having-seeing. You are great. I am so proud. Hubby is going to flip, and HE WILL be incredibly proud of you.

CONGRATULATIONS....YOU DESERVE THE BEST!

[fishie48]

Congratulations Myster2u, do you realize that you've lost 50 pounds!!!! That is terrific. Way to go.

[SDgrandma]

3 CHEERS FOR MYSTERY...HURRAH! HURRAH! HURRAH!!!

I just knew you would make it this week. That's great. And we don't want you to leave either.

Thanks Sonja and Pink for the birthday wishes. A friend took me out for lunch today. She commented on my weight loss (haven't seen her for a while). I tried to tell her about Atkins but as soon as she found out no sugar, she wasn't interested. She has severe heart problems and other things that LC would help. If only people would listen. I told her how great I feel and how all my aches and pains are gone but I don't think it got through. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink.

Well, tomorrow is another day. Have a great one, everybody!

[Soinwi]

Hey All

Had a great day today :hyper: Got a great walk in today (cross training) I walked 4 miles outside in the nice sun shinning day!!!! I love to be outside and in the warm weather!! It's just so much better than winter!!!

Anyhoo Thursday I am going to be brave and have my body fat calculated. I have never actually had this done and I am finally gonna do it. I plan on having it done again after the marathon and see how far I have shrunk!!!!! My question about the whole things is isn't breast tissue fat?? If thats the case I am in real trouble ~~ I am a 38/40 DDD and I have been DDD size high school so even when I loss weight I just will get to a 36 ~~ I sure hope that doesn't count or maybe they will give me the "Breast Curve"!!!?????

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday

Sonja

[pinkcaddy]

Oh Sonya, I know how you feel. I have the same problem and it is a problem. People think...must be nice....ya...when I was 18!!!! How do you run...I am about the same size and I wear 3 lycra shirts and a t-shirt over top. My question now when I get dressed up is....do my boobs look to big in this dress...to which my hubby always says...they can never look too big. What is it about guys brains and boobs. Maybe someday I will find away to use it to my advantage!

Anyhooo....I just wanted to let you know whatever your body fat is just subtract about 10 % each and you should be fine. lol....Without them we probably only weigh 115. Time for me to get some sleep cause I can see I could have too much fun with this. Sweet dreams everyone. I am done complaining now!

[mystery2u]

Thanks for the encouragement.

I had the hardest time exercising yesterday, but I got through it!!

What do you guys think of the spare ribs at the Chinese Restaurant. I make sure they don't add any additional b-bque sauce. I absolutely love them. I can eat them everyday!

[SDgrandma]

I have a hard time exercising every day!

Can't help you with the ribs. I'm not a big Chinese food fan.

[Sela]

Mystery: Congrats on getting under 200 it must feel wonderful. :clap:


As for me, Im back on track! :yay: ...I hope :rolleyes: Well we will see I guess :lol: But Im starting to LOVE salads, so thats a good sign, hahaha, and Im thinking a lot less about sugar. I have greater determination recently to just DO IT and stop bitching about my weight already. LOL! I really am tired of this being a MAJOR issue in my life. I think about it almost every waking moment...oh I'd like to be thin, I wish I was thin, blah blah blah :cry: great, now Im depressed.

[SDgrandma]

Sela...
If you want it badly enough you can do it. Do you want to be thin or do you want the brownie (or whatever)?

I think 99% of this WOE is mental. Attitude and determination makes all the difference. I decided this would be my WOE for life before I started. So no going back for me, whether I lose any more weight or not. I'm healthier, at least.

[mystery2u]

Sela,

I totally understand you. I don't know how to stop thinking about my weight. I get discouraged on a daily basis and then think about my accomplishment thus far. I'm able to whip my butt back to reality. High blood pressure, difficulty breathing, diabetes, obesity etc. The list goes on!! There are many reasons to stay on the right path. Just keep those thoughts fresh in your mind and you'll be ok. Not to mention, this board is theraputic (sp?).

The whoosh fairly will not leave my house. Another pound this morning. 197 as of today!!!! Yes!!! Not going to post it until Friday, just to make sure. I tried a kickboxing class yesterday. I only could get through 30 min. of a 75 min class. I thought I was going to die. My back was in major pain. Oh well, today is measuring day at the Gym. Looking forward to that. It's always better than that darn scale.

Have a good day and think postivie thoughts!!!!

[Soinwi]

OK I had that nasty test done yesturday .... but it wasn't as bad as I thought. They did it 2 different ways and or course got 2 different numbers. Frist was with calipers ~~ they measure triceps, the fat roll thats over your pelvic bone and the front of the thigh. I wish they would just take the thight one!!! Legs are my best area!!! Anyway that way it came out to 33% body fat or 91lbs of FAT!!! Then they weighted me and put that and my height into a littl handle computer, then you hold these two handle for 10 seconds and than one came out to 43% or 119lbs of body FAT!!!! So the guy said to take the 10% different and divide in half and add to the low # thus 38% Now this doesn't sound very specific to me but at least it's a start. I plan on doing it again after the marathon.

As far as bra's I finally found one that is doing good for running. So hopefully I won't have to buy the industrial one!!!!

Well I need to get going for the day ~~ I have a four mile run later this afternoon.

Sonja

[SDgrandma]

Where is everyone? How are you doing?

Sonja, I've read that those body fat tests are not really accurate. That's why they did two of them. I read somewhere on this board that the best body fat test is where they put you under water. I have a Tanita body fat scale and it shows my body fat at 43%. That may be pretty close actually. My LBM would be 114. With 20% body fat, my ideal weight would be 142.5. That's close to what the doctor told me. I'll be happy just to get to 150. Of course, if I exercised more and added muscle, I would carry more weight at 20% body fat.

Can you tell that I'm an accountant? I analyze everything.

I was finally back down to 200 this morning. Was really busy yesterday and not hungry so just snacked during the day. Had a normal supper - 5oz hamburger w/cheese and salad. Didn't plug in my numbers but my calories had to be down. Maybe I've been eating too much.

Will check in later to see if anyone showed up.

[Soinwi]

HAppy end of the week everyone

Well I hope everyone is doing well. We have had some nicec days here so I have been hitting the beach at the local spring pond. Man I really got alot of color. My workouts have been good and I have another long run this weekend with my running partner. Hopefully another 8 or maybe even 9 if I'm lucky :) I think I need to also start eating more. I haven't lost any weight since last week and I think my body is holdin' tight to what it has. I haven't had much appeitite because it's been so warm out, any I have also been on a tuna kick and that doesn't have lot of cals in it. So I need to get back to more red meat to up my cals. Hopefully that will work. But on the positve end I have seen changes in my body (been weight training ~~ which I know can also have to do with not losing) also I have had tons of energy and feel great!!!! So don't worry I'm not going to cheat just analyzing :) ANd I have been using the pant-o-meter, good news I jsut bought a pair of size 18 jean shorts. They are tight but they close and I can sit in them. So by the end of the month I will be able to wear them :)

OK thanks for listening I just needed get that off my chest.

Thanks
Sonja

[SDgrandma]

Sonja, we must have been posting at the same time.

Wow, you can wear an 18 at 276 lbs? You must have a lot of muscle that weighs more. At 236 I wore a 20 or 22. Can now were a 16W comfortably and a Misses 16 snugly. Good job!!!

:yay: Hey, badgoat, I figured out how to get the smilies. It pays to read the Techical forum occasionally.

[mystery2u]

SDgrand,

You and I are in the same size.
Quick question, how fast is your body fat % going down. Mind is creeping. I lose about 1% every 5-6 lbs. Does that sound right?