petite ladies

[vyyz]

Four of the worst enemies of the petite IMHO:

capris
long sleeve shirts
suit jackets
sweaters

I opt for 3/4 length shirts for the arm length BUT what about the torso length of shirts.

Argh! it's such a battle out there.

There are good lines of clothing for the petite, but it's a battle I tell ya!
Either petit clothing is:

a. Expensive (Laundry, Ralph Lauren, Versace, etc...)
b. Ugly! (cutesy frills and the official colour: powder pink)

Not that frills or powder pink isn't nice, not everyone suits it or wants it!
Is it wrong for petits to feel...oh do I dare say it...

Sexy oppose to cute? (not that cute isn't a compliement:))

Heck, even workout clothing can be a nightmare...but that's another story :D

[ArtyMuffin]

Hello my fellow petite ladies!!!

A couple questions... which is probably going to seem dumb.... what is NHE? :blush: I'm getting back into the low-carbing routine and am trying to find the "one" (angel voices sung on the background of that one "AHhhhhhhh!")

And..... Any ladies find a weight routine that really toned up those muscles? Especially the abs... evil, evil flub.... :bash:

Thanks!

[Dormouse]

Greenwings, vyyz, ArtyMuffin - Check out the exercise forum. There a couple of new girls, Built and LegWarmers who really know their stuff. They are the ones who have been helping me with getting the NHE thing working and have some great suggestions for routines and stuff. There's a lot of good info over there for women wanting to lean down and get sculpted.

I've been finding out for myself that it's true that muscle takes up less space than fat. I've always been short and stocky and I'm beginning to get quite sleek since I've been lifting really hard and heavy. Not even a hint of Arnie. :)

[Greenwings]

Sadly, I think I'm going to have to let go of that goal (lean definition). I lifted hard and heavy for about eight years, messed up my neck in the process. No cuts...because I can't burn off the fat. Finally got fed up and saw a "good" doctor last week, same story..."you JUST have a slow metabolism...sorry, can't help you...just accept it." I figured I might have a thyroid problem or a hormonal imbalance, but since nobody will help me figure that out, I guess I need to quit beating a dead horse and try to be happy with the way things are. It could be worse. :( I'll check it out anyway, just out of curiosity...

[Dormouse]

Aw Greenwings. These doctors really suck! Wouldn't it be nice, just once, to have someone who actually listened and took you seriously?

[vyyz]

...got fed up and saw a "good" doctor last week, same story..."you JUST have a slow metabolism...sorry, can't help you...just accept it." I figured I might have a thyroid problem or a hormonal imbalance, but since nobody will help me figure that out, I guess I need to quit beating a dead horse and try to be happy with the way things are. It could be worse...

Greenwings, I'm sorry that your doctor needs better bedside manners...'just accept it'?!? That's not nice to say at all. Don't get discouraged. Fight, fight, fight for a healthy life!

I hope that things will work out for you Greenwings, don't give up!
You may want to consult a specialist or a homeopathic doctor in your area rather then a GP

My mother has a overactive thyroid problem that plauged her for years (ie medication, weight gain, mood swings...)

One day mom accompanied me to my allergist/dermatologist specialist and the specialist told mom to try eliminating a big portion of her white processed grains and sugars intake.

Also to get into the habit of peeling the skins from apples and thoroughly wash all veggies/fruits (chemical pesticieds), b/c it could affect her medication.

She did, lost some weight, began 'Sweating to the Oldies', and finally, her steriod intake was change drastically that now she manages by eating right and working out with light dumbells.

She doesn't believe in Atkins, but strangely enough she eats a heck of a lot of fried fish & baked chicken, dark green veggies, fruits, liters of water....

(just don't tell her she's doing a quasi-Atkins :p )

[Maire]

Greenwings, don't give up and just "accept it." I consulted a doctor because I couldn't lose weight eating a "healthy" low fat diet. She claimed that I was not really much overweight, so I should live with it.

I was disgusted, so I decided to eat the so-called "wrong way" - low carb. It has taken me 15 months to get to 120, and I still have more to lose, but it does work. After losing 3 pounds on the first two weeks of Induction, I stalled for SEVEN MONTHS. I did not give up, though, because what is the alternative?

I'm 5'1" and mostly lurk, but thought I should speak up since our statistics are so similar.

BTW, when you had your thyroid checked, was it just total thyroid (TSH) that was checked?

[sqkitty]

I agree that dr's really are evil. They are not very compassionate to someone who's at all overweight. I had one dr tell me that I was fat and needed to lose weight. I wanted to smack her. Like I didn' have a mirror. I asked her for some advice as to what she'd reccomend doing. She said "exercise". No joke! I thought since she had something to say about it that she might offer some helpful solution like try biking or anything. Nope just"exercise".

[sqkitty]

Just a bit of FYI for anyone wanting to join us. Tammy and I are starting a challenge today. The rules are one needs to exercise at least 5 days a week. And must not cheat with non LC foods. Also you are allowed up to 3 drinks a week. That's it. We sure hope that some of you will be interrested and join us.

[Ranger]

Hello again Petites....
I have been sadly unable to stick to Atkins....kind of binging for the last month or so....very bummed out....so busy, but have not been lo carbing at all...nice to see a lot of new faces....Thanks PKV for the private email, to get me back...I have been embarrassed about my backward slide and didn't want to bum everyone out.....I have to get the will to try it again.....Carol

[PKV]

Ranger I am so glad you are back! :bhug: sorry to hear you had a rough month! Hopefully things have slowed down at your house. I know it was busy. Don't ever be embarrassed we all have our faults. Get back on that wagon my friend, you can do this!!!

[sqkitty]

Welcome back ranger! You sure don't need to be embarrassed. I'm sure everyone has some things thay they aren't proud of. We're all human and we're all here to support you and help you through any hard times. Feel free to ask for help. I'm available if you need me.

[CalicoCat]

Hi Ranger,

It is so good to hear from you again! You know, you don’t need to do everything perfect to come and visit us. Maybe if you stick with us, you will find the motivation to do little things to improve how you are eating right now. Don’t feel bad about it, just stick with us from time to time. We miss you! :rheart: :bhug: :rheart:

[tammy565]

Hi Ranger,

Welcome back! :D I didn't know you first time round, but don't worry I think just about everyone falls off the wagon at some point. I know i've cheated more timesd than i care to remember. Hope you find the indpiration to stay.

Tammy

[Deshukel]

Hi Ranger,

I think I am the QUEEN of falling off the wagon. I completely understand. I doubt that anyone here is perfect. We all need support.

I too am back on the wagon.

I am joining in the challenge.!!!!!!!! Who all is in ?

I am going to call Monday DAY 1 for me.
I ate really LC and exercised!! Yeah

[PKV]

I am going to call Monday DAY 1 for me.
I ate really LC and exercised!! Yeah
I am so in! Lets finish out May getting back in the game!

[Ranger]

thanks you guys!!! I should know that you will always make me feel better.....I did see on tv on some talk show, that a Dr. was saying if you are tired and not getting enough sleep, it is a reason to eat and not stick to whatever WOE you are on...it certainly made sense to me as I am averaging about 5 hours of sleep a night......I am trying to start a business, and taking a business class, and making goat milk soaps.....plus the family, farm etc.....so right now I don't forsee me getting much more sleep.....just have to have stronger will power I guess....Thanks for listening.....you guys all make me feel much better! Carol

[pre3teach]

I haven't seen this thread in forever...I need to get in here and catch up on reading. I really need some support to keep this up and do it without messing around!!!
This is the year I end my obesity!!

Good to "see" the old and new faces! I will check in here more!!!

[Madcat26]

Hello Ladies,

Do you have space for another petite one?I'm 5"2 and 128lbs.My goal is 110 by the end of June.I was on Induction for 6 days but I stopped it. I want to start again after the long week-end.I'm glad I found you because It's gonna be easier having all your support.
Please tell me...the weight that you lose in the first 2 weeks of induction is just water? I lost 6 pounds in my first 6 days of induction but they came back within 2 weeks (well...not all of them, just 4).Thank you.

[Greenwings]

Hi again petites,

I'm going away for Memorial day weekend. Should I do another induction starting tomorrow? I might want to have "fun" when I get there...!?!

No, Madcat26, I don't think it's all water. Some of it is, but I think you really do lose the bad stuff. I know I did...at least on the first induction, anyway.

[pre3teach]

Hi...I think that I read that your fat cells are stored with water...as you lose fat you naturally loss water too. Also atkins is highly diruretic...Carbs tend to hold water so I guess when you lower them as much as in induction you lose alot of water at first.

I read too that the body is 80% water. wow! Guess that is why one can gain 5lbs during "that time".

[Greenwings]

vyyz and Maire,

Somehow I missed your posts earlier, in response to mine about the doctor visit. I'm still stewing about it, but moving ahead and have ordered a hormone test. Mood swings are pretty significant, so we'll see...

[liz2crow]

Greenwings, Maybe you could find a smarter, more sympathetic doctor. I finally found one who prescribed thyroid even though my tests for hypothyroid were low normal. It's made a huge difference. I am going to read the posts from petites daily. I have been nibbling this and that and sabotaging my wieght loss. I am determined to get back to walking 15 miles a week and sticking to LC. thanks for the motivation I get from reading your posts, Liz2Crow

[sqkitty]

Hello?!!!? I see it's been a while since anyone's been in here! I think I just found a cobweb. YUK!

[Deshukel]

Yes you are right it has been dead in here.

We were going to do a challenge, but I don't think anyone really stuck with it. I am proposing a new challenge that wil start next Monday...any takers?

[PKV]

Where is everyone? :) Hello my petites! Is everyone having a good summer?

[liz2crow]

Lost 10 more. Am busy with a new grandson and my daughter and I are low carbing together while she is visiting. Yay. Had been stuck for 6 months. I have just been too busy to sit down in the evenings and usually I am a big couch potato after work. Also filled the house with "legal" stuff and a few lc sweet treats which really helps.

Good luck to everyone.

[dazzlin182]

im joining too i'm 5'2 100lbs, going to switch plan starting next week to gain back what i've lost in last 2-3 weeks (CKD to BFL that is).

good luck and have a great workout everyone!

[Ranger]

Hi petites....
Been off the wagon a while and am back up to 200...so I am going to try it again.....thanks to PKV for searching me out...I am so discouraged....been under a lot of stress and I eat ...that is all there is to it! Stress triggers me to eat...so I guess I should figure out ways to avoid stress! Sounds simple, why can't I do it? I have to do it! I am sick of being 200 lbs!
Induction here we go!
Carol

[CalicoCat]

Hi Carol,

Have you tried Relacore? A bunch of people tried it on this forum and they seem to have great results with it for lowering stress. Of course, I had the opposite effect but I gave mine to DH and he is doing great on those!

It is supposed to be good for people who gain weight when they are stressed. It usually lower the stress level, lower the appetite and give you a lot of energy. On the down site, I found it expensive.

[PKV]

YEAH this thread is coming alive again! I haven't been able to stay on induction (had a lightbulb moment in my journal on Tuesday) but I am so ready to stay out of the 160's. Welcome back everyone!

[MilanoSI]

Hi Ladies -

I certainly should be in this thread. I am 5 foot even and am trying to get to a slightly normal weight for someone my height. It so good to see other people on this board who are height challenged. Everyone I see that weighs near what I weigh is the jolly green giant.

I have been on Atkins since the end of February and have lost 27lbs so far. Not as good as I would like. I think I should have lost at least 45 by now. But, I rarely exercise which I know is a big no-no. I am trying to get better with that and "make" time to do it, but it is wild when you work full-time, have a toddler and then have to do the wife/mother role when you get off work every day. But, I am realizing slowly that I have to take care of myself and no one else will do it but me. Plus, I need to be healthy and fit for me and my family.

Enough said. Glad to have found all of you . . .

[Ranger]

Hi Calico Cat,

Is Relacore something you get a prescription for? or is it over the counter? I work part time as a fitness for duty technician, and I do drug and alcohol screening in the workplace and I am regulated/restricted more than anyone.....although something to relieve stress sounds heavenly right now......

MilanoSI, I know what you mean about the weight/height thing....my DH and I were just watching the NBA draft, and this guy was 6 foot nine and weighs 210...yikes one foot 8 inches taller than me and only 10 lbs heavier....maybe I should play basketball? LOL

Well I have stuck to induction today, with the exception of 2 strawberries that I picked from the garden...just plain forgot.....tomorrow I will do better! G'nite all!
Carol

[PKV]

I have been pretty good all week....deep sign......summer seems to be tougher to stay on track.

TGIF everyone and I hope you all have a great weekend.

[Ranger]

Hi PKV,

Good job on having a good week...it is harder in the summer...Ice cream....cookouts...potato salad....ugg they all get to me....today I would have about killed for a Klondike bar! LOL...maybe I should be in the commercial!
I did stick pretty close.....a handful of strawberries I hope won't kill things....we picked about 10 quarts from the garden yesterday. I made 2 pies, and put a bunch up for jam.....but I didn't taste any of the sweet stuff, save for the few berries....tiny victories.....better go, have to get up at 5 am to set up for the farmer's market.
Take care,
Carol

[pushka]

Hi everyone,
I'm one of the petite gang too...just over 5ft tall, and weighing in at 13stones...eeek...the words frighten me!!!
I long to get back to my previous 'fat' weight of between 8st 7 and 9stones...lol..

Good luck everybody, and thanks for being here when I need you all...

Michele

[Ranger]

Welcome Pushka,

Hop on the petite bandwagon......I have fallen off it more than once myself, but am back on.....lost 3 lbs in 5 days....hopefully it will keep coming off....OK, so what is a "stone", as in how many pounds equals a stone? Have a great day,
Carol

[PKV]

Hello everyone! Hope all had a great weekend. I did great Monday thru Saturday and yesterday I really ate badly. So I awoke with the "Monday attitude" and trying again! Hope everyone has a great week!

[CalicoCat]

Carol, about Relacore, it is over the counter. People get it at GNC and other stores.

Here is a thread about it. There is a lot of usefull links to learn about the product and comments of people who tried it.
http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=180984

[Ranger]

Thanks Calico Cat,
I will have to check it out..

PKV...I went bust today too....dove into the animal cracker jar with a vengeance! (I feed them to my goats as treats...they love 'em)....so back on the wagon for me tomorrow.....

OK, so I went to change my profile and now the site is different and I don't know how too....I feel dumb! LOL can anyone tell me how to do it again? Thanks, Carol (who is still living in the information breakdown lane!)

[pushka]

Hiya Ranger,

A "stone" is 14lbs...so we count from say 12st to 12st13 then we get to 13st as our next weight.

Michele

[Ranger]

Hi Pushka....I think I prefer losing a lb at a time! It is easier! LOL
Carol

[PKV]

Ranger to change your stats pull down the User CP on the left of the screen. P.S. I am so glad you are back :bhug:

I did better yesterday lc'ing and even exercised.

[pushka]

I agree Ranger, you do seem to see a good amount of pounds coming off every now and again I suppose...lol

Michele

[dogbone1]

HI!!
YAY!!! Small women!! Me too!! I`m 5 feet tall exactly. I started at 152, and I am down to 126, but I am hoping to get to 115. It`s amazing to me to read some of the posts from some of the less tiny people on this site who can laugh off 4-5 lb fluctuations. 4-5 pounds can be a whole dress size for me!!

Anyway, I`m thrilled to find a community of fellow petites.

Any of you short with large builds? I did that fingers around the wrist test to determine my build (yeah, I know...not really all that scientific) and my thumb and forefinger don't remotely touch. That is supposed to mean that I have a large frame, despite my stature. This makes things even more frustrating, because clothing manufacturers (not to mention insurance weight charts) assume that if I am short, I must also have no hips or bust, or god forbid, a rib cage....lol.

Anyway, nice to find this thread!!

-dogbone

[Ranger]

Hi Dogbone,

Sounds like you are well on your way...welcome to the petite thread, sometimes we are busy, and other times quiet, but always very supportive! Have a great lo carb day.
Carol

[Happie]

I am 5' tall. My all time top weight of 194 made me look huge! I see pictures then, and I can't believe it's me. I used to think I was a"pig" when I was at 124 lbs! Now my realistic goal for a healthy BMI is 123. Where do you all carry your weight? I am an apple with normal legs and really carry the bulk of weight in the middle, all the way around. Just got a new bra (smaller than before) 38DDD. I still feel huge!!! It is getting so old! I have had thoughts of breast reduction surgery, but then what happens when you lose after that? It just has to be a way of life, I have to be on this with no cheats and lots of water, & exercise! Today isJuly 1-my goal is by December 18-daughter is getting married.

[PKV]

Welcome to the new petites and welcome back to everyone coming back. I hope everyone has a great week!

[dogbone1]

I am 5' tall. My all time top weight of 194 made me look huge! I see pictures then, and I can't believe it's me. I used to think I was a"pig" when I was at 124 lbs! Now my realistic goal for a healthy BMI is 123. Where do you all carry your weight? I am an apple with normal legs and really carry the bulk of weight in the middle, all the way around. Just got a new bra (smaller than before) 38DDD. I still feel huge!!! It is getting so old! I have had thoughts of breast reduction surgery, but then what happens when you lose after that? It just has to be a way of life, I have to be on this with no cheats and lots of water, & exercise! Today isJuly 1-my goal is by December 18-daughter is getting married.

Hi Happie!
I am pretty close to my goal weight now, but at my all time high of 170, I carried my weight everywhere!! I was a DD cup size then. Now that I am down to 126, I am a B+, so I`m glad I didn`t do anything while I was heavy-- I`d look like a boy!! I am an hourglass figure-- current measurements at 35" bust, 26 waist, 36 hip, but my waist mostly dissappeared while I was heavier.

I`m sure you can meet your goal-- what kind of workouts are people doing? I just recently (in the last 6 months) switched from mostly aerobics classes into a weight-training program supplemented with cardio a few days a week, and I have noticed MAJOR changes.

Anyway, gotta get some work done-- hope everyone has a great day!

-db

[momof4boys]

I'm 5'2" and I looked my best at 128 (size3-4) large chested.
I would love to get my figure of 36-24-36 back! that's almost a perfect figure isn't it! Oh to be young again. :lol:
I've been doing Atkins for 48 days now, am cheat free and I've lost 16lbs. can't complain about that!
Tammy

[pushka]

Dogbone, how about we all do a bust measuring competition...see who can reduce the most...lol. I'm afraid I've always been a bit of a Dolly Parton even when I was light weight, my current bust size is 38JJ but my waist is around 40 and my hips around 45 so I don't feel great either when I look in the mirror or at photos...

Good luck to all fellow 'petite ladies' out there...:)

Michele

[momof4boys]

Dogbone, how about we all do a bust measuring competition...see who can reduce the most...lol. I'm afraid I've always been a bit of a Dolly Parton even when I was light weight, my current bust size is 38JJ but my waist is around 40 and my hips around 45 so I don't feel great either when I look in the mirror or at photos...

Good luck to all fellow 'petite ladies' out there...:)

Michele
ok pushka, I'm TINY compared to you, at 36DD. Wow I hate being this big, I bet you can't stand it. Back problems :q: I don't see how you couldn't!
:lol:
Tammy

[dogbone1]

ROFL!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: !!!

Oh this is too funny. Isn`t it always the case that we want what we don`t have?? I was actually really enjoying my larger boobs while they were around-- I feel so tiny now! I`d be happy to take some of your extra, ladies. I am still looking to lose another 12 lbs, and I am frankly terrified that my butt wont lose anything, and my boobs will go concave on me. Then I`ll have no choice but to build big pectoral muscles to substitute.

Aint it great to be a girl??

So, anyone doing anything fun for the 4th? Thank goodness bbqs are low carb-- but I know I`ll be drooling over the corn on the cob. :yum:

-db

[PKV]

This is funny because I have no boobs either. I am clearly an A cup but wannabe a B! So nice to see the thread active again!

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!

[pushka]

Tee Hee....u are so right about boobs...everyone wants to have big ones till they have 'em...sorry Dogbone, u might be the exception..lol. I don't mind being ample but I must admit being JJ is just tooo big...and yes, quite a strain..I even find it hard sleeping at night cos of the size of them, they try to choke me!!

Trouble was, the last time I lost weight my boob size shrunk to 32/34, but my cup size stayed at G...so when I was showing off my new figure in the pubs/clubs I had men coming up to me saying "are those real???". I was really offended that they thought I might have had surgery!!!

I always wanted a reduction but have heart trouble so the doctors used to advise against it until I had an operation for my heart, then when I was due to have the heart surgery I asked the surgeon about having the reduction afterwards and he said NO WAY cos of the medication I would be on!!! :( u just can't win.... :D

Happy weekend all of you,

Michele

[Ranger]

Hi all,

the boobs line is funny, you are right, the grass is always greener....small chested women want large chests and vice versa.....I am a 44 D and would love it if I were a B cup.....anyone ever rode horses with a large chest? Not pretty...bouncing all over the place...LOL.....I didn't do well this weekend....we put up a whole bunch of hay in the hot sun, and then last night I blew it on potato salad and strawberry shortcake.....ugg.....I will pretend that tomorrow is Monday...and start again.....I just keep trying.....so glad everyone is having fun!
Carol

[PKV]

Happy Tuesday my fellow petites! How is lc life going for everyone? I am hanging in there! Not easy during the summer. Hope everyone has a great week!

[dogbone1]

Ohhhhhh very rough weekend. I ate corn. Bad dogbone. I also ate a cupcake. Even worse. Anyway, I`m back in the saddle as of today. Summer is just filled with things that I shouldnt have. I need to satiate my cravings for summer food with hotdogs....lol.

Anyway, hope everyone had a great weekend!!

-db

[PKV]

Hiya ladies! Hope you have a good weekend....I have had a very emotional week!

[eqbotu]

HI, i am in the same situation you are in dinky, i am 4'11', my starting weight was around 200 pounds, and a size 22, i am not down to 122, and am looking to be around 105, good luck with everything, and feel free to let me know how you are doing

[J.J.]

Hello all! I'm a shorty as well and find it hard to squeeze exercise into my schedule. I'm a professional dog trainer so I get lots of exercise that way so when I get home..exercise is the furthest thing from my mind. I do much better in the winter when training is slow and we have cooler temps.

Has anyone gone to Curves? Do ya like it there?

[PKV]

Welcome everyone! Boy there are a lot of us shorties out there! Hope everyone has a great weekend.

[cheeze]

Hi fellow shorties!

I am 4' 10" and started out at 210, size 18-20 (the very generous and forgiving Catherine's plus sizes, I was probably closer to a 22 in reality). I am now at 136 and a size 10-12.

[dogbone1]

Cheeze!! WOOOOOOOWWWWW!!!! You are amazing!!! That is incredible.

Congrats!

I`m on my way to the park to get some sun and a little 3 mile walk in-- but I had to stop and gush a little about your accomplishment. Welcome to the shorty section!

-db

[cheeze]

you are not doing too shabby yourself DB, I can't wait to get to 126 :)

just got back from getting a haircut, lounging out on my deck with a cold iced tea surfing the web (gotta love wireless)

[dogbone1]

Thanks Cheeze! I didn`t come as far as you did though--- and it`s always the last 10-15 pounds that sux the most to get off. They are persistant pounds. I`ve been stuck at the same weight for the last three weeks. Uggh.
Too much life stress I guess.
I took a few super long walks in the park this weekend though which is always good for the body and soul.

You know what I think the hardest part about maintaining diet and exercise is? Finding ways to reward yourself that aren`t involved with food, wine, or shopping. I had this fantasy this weekend that someone just made me princess for a day. Sigh. It`s like being 8 years old all over again.

But at least I fit into my skinny jeans. LOL.

Anyway, have a great week ladies!

[PKV]

Hoping all my petites have a great weekend. Ranger I am knocking on your door!

[summer*rai]

I am 52 years old and 5'3"...I am glad i found this particular forum...I know what it feels like when you're younger weiging 126...maybe 10 lbs more than you want, and taller and bigger people will tell you..."You don't need to loose weight"...Well, for me that was 85 lbs ago, 30 years or more ago, and now I'm up to where people tell me..."WoW..you let yourself go...You need to loose that weight...sigh...A couple of years back I had lost 40 lbs and stayed low carb for 9 months...but then, I started adding carbs, more carbs, and then back addicted, AGAIN...Well, today is my third day back on low carb WOE, and I hope that I can get back on the wagon, and loose on down to where I would like to be 120...I'm going to change my goal weight down to there....This is my weight that best fits my brains "conception". of who I am...I am a skinny lady in a fat body...and I, with the help of others can lose this weight...

[debclement]

Hi ladies-
I'm 5'2" and if my scale is right I weigh 138.5....would like my first goal to be around 120. I'll decide at that point how much more I need to lose! :-)

I'm just doing low-carb....have only been doing it for about 1.5 weeks. I need to start exercising as well. I also go to school full time so my life is rather hectic right now, but exercising is a MUST for me.

Deb
NE Indiana

[pre3teach]

HI Deb!!! I need to get that exercising thing going too. Thankfully my job has gotten much more active lately! (I work in childcare) They just gave me a huge classroom so there is more activity and action!!!! WHOA!!!! I am so thankful for that though as it is hard to get the extra in! ESP for you with school and all...I start either in June or Sept! It will be online...still will be busy!!!

[pre3teach]

Patricia: Welcome to you also...Don't let those #'s get you down! You are on your way...making the decision is half of the battle!!!!
I really love my plan as I can have those indulgences once a day without the cravings and such that lead to ...well you know. I have tried so many plans and we just gotta find the one that fits us best!!! You are already on your way!!! WTG!!!

[CalicoCat]

Welcome to you two, Patricia and Deb,

It is nice to see this thread active again!

Remember that taking more time to get to our goal weight will ensure that we really made some changes to the way we are eating, not just follow a diet.

Losing weight is great but never getting it back is even better. Anyway, that’s what I am repeating to myself since the scale is not moving!

[poetic1]

I would like to join this group. I am 5'4", started Atkins last July. I have lost 16 pounds so far(Christmas and the month of February were bad for me). I have started induction again, I'm on the second week of it. I'm hoping to reach 125 by June. Which should give me lost of time to work on sticking with this diet. It is so hard, when ever so often a hamburger of pizza would taste so good.

Is there a weigh in day or are we just giving support to one another?

Deb :wave:

[CalicoCat]

Welcome to you too Deb!

Another Deb, I must start using your usernames before I get confused :daze:

Pizza… Actually, I went a long time without it thinking it tastes so good. Then, one day,
I had some and it didn’t tastes as good as I thought. Since that day, I don’t crave it so much. I guess the longer we stick with this WOE, the easier it gets… Now, if only I could stop craving bread… But the last time I check, it tasted even better than I remember! :lol:

Have a nice low-carb day, everyone!

[poetic1]

Hi,
What I like about Atkins is I can have that piece of pizza, behave the next day and still lose weight. So I usually pick one day a week that I can have something with either bread, rice or pasta. I might only be losing about a pound a week, but the way I see it, I'm still losing. Maybe that's why it's taking me so long to lose this weight. lol


Deb :wave:

[pre3teach]

What is that saying.."slow and steady wins the race!" I want to be a winner!!!

[debclement]

Hi everyone-
Thanks for the welcomes! :)

Is anyone in this thread going through menopause. :help: My weight loss doesn't seem to be going so slowly, but these hot flashes! Yuck!

What type of plan are you following Karen? I saw FF/CALP...I'm not familiar with those acronyms.

Deb
NE Indiana

[liz2crow]

I'm going through menopause and am taking bioidentical HRT. I am losing extremely slowly. I will probably go back to 20grams of carbs and stay there till I reach goal. I have joined Curves and the exercise helps but I think I need more than 3 times a week. Let me know if get any good advice. I could use it I have 35 pounds to lose. Have you tried any supplements?
Liz

[debclement]

Hi Liz-
I'm not taking any supplements, but have a lot of them in my cupboard! :lol:

I'm just not a very good pill taker. I do use, however, progesterone creme twice a day. I just started last week, but it seems to be helping.

Exercise is defintely key in weight loss - along with sensible eating of course. I'm really coming to understand that calories do matter and the bottom line is take in less calories than you body burns and weight loss should occur. I happen to prefer the low-carb way because I feel better - no heartburn and seem to stay satisfied longer.

Deb
NE Indiana

[liz2crow]

I have taken a one week "break" from low carbing. I will be starting a Curves Challenge next week incorporating exercise, low carb and a diet shake. I sometimes think low carbing is too many calories for those of us in menopause. Have you read Christine Northrup's book, "The Wisdom of Menopause." It has been so helpful. She describes some difficulty losing with LC. I am taking bioidentical (non-synthetic) estrogen and progesterone based on recommendations from her book. Other than metabolic resistance I have had very good luck with HRT. I have reversed my osteoporosis. While losing the next 30 pounds is important, I may have to settle for a very slow loss.

I also feel so much better on low carb. I am no longer borderline diabetic after losing 17 pounds on Atkins.

Thanks for your reply,
Liz

[debclement]

Liz-
I think too many calories in ANY way of eating will not produce results...I'm not one of those people who think calories don't matter. I just happen to like the LC (or maybe I should say moderate) way of eating because I feel so much better - no heartburn, no sudden "crashes" -etc.

Deb
NE Indiana