New & need a buddy!

[Tanyaskees]

From Florida to Memphis for seafood, something is wrong with this picture....LOL. But you can't beat the company :D

[sydneyalex]

Really...

This is the seafood capital...you should be coming this way....shrimp would be good...maybe I will get some this weekend....thinking about going to see Incubus in Pensacola tomorrow nite with a friend...dont know...just thinking about it
I like them alot.

Rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda,
I don't want to argue, but Bostonians think we live in the seafood capital! (Well, at least for lobster)LOL
Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thats true........bet you have the best lobster in the world.......

[summer10]

I'm making lobster salads for dinner - my bf loves it. I think it's ok but I can think of better things to have.

[sydneyalex]

That sounds fantastic.....would love to try that!


Almost time to go....all of you have a great weekend....Look forward to taking with you guys on Monday........ :wave:

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Oh man...lobster, I love lobster. I comming your way Summer.

[Tanyaskees]

You too Rhonda. I still have another hour and a half :(

[summer10]

Rhonda,
Have a great weekend.

I still have another 50 minutes, I can't wait to get out of here!

[sydneyalex]

Actually I am still here...dont get off until 3:00...but I am counting the minutes....Once again Tanya, Summer and Corrie....have a great weekend and I will be thinking about you guys..... :D

Rhonda

[Corrie]

I hate it that you guys are leaving as I get back from lunch.
LOBSTER - sigh.........

[Tanyaskees]

I am still here for another 45 minutes or so. What time is it where youare Corrie?

[Corrie]

It's 2:00 - and there?

[Tanyaskees]

It's 3:00pm here. Hey Corrie, I just saw you another thread, are you cheating on us?????????
He Summer and Rhonda....Corrie is cheating on us with some '200 pound anyone?' LOL.....just kidding.

[Corrie]

Those are friends of mine that are all trying to break under 200 pounds!! So far I think there :wave: are 2 of us who have....

[Corrie]

Hey Tanya - we are only 2 pounds apart!!!

[Tanyaskees]

I know, don't you feel great. Hurry up and catch up...I'll wait....LOL. On the other hand, maybe not. I was just playing with you about the other thread, it's great that you broke 200. How long have you been on the forum? I only found it about 3 weeks ego and I don't know how I ever made it without it and you guys :o

[Corrie]

Me either.
I found them a little while after I found this website - end of may I think. I was already just under 200 at that point but I wanted to cheer them on! and show them it was possible!

[Tanyaskees]

You should have heard me when I got to 199....I think the whole county heard me. Talking about excited....I was dancing in the streets. Now my next mini goal is 170....can't imagine.

[Corrie]

That is the same for my - I always set my mini goals in 10 pound sections!!! Well - except I have a one more goal before that - in exactly 1.5 pounds I will be halfway to my goal!!!

[Tanyaskees]

Thats right....feels great, doesn't it. I am about 60% there, but that may change as I inch closer. I am only 5.4 and a half, that half is important for a shorty like me :). So I may try to go closer to 130, just being realistic now.

[summer10]

I WANT to be Under 200!!!

At least I get to go home now.

You guys have a great weekend - Tanya maybe I'll see you over the weekend - I'll be online.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

I am right behind you Summer, and yes, I will be on during the weekend, so I'll talk to you soon. And you have a great weekend too :wave:

[Corrie]

You two have a great weekend and I'll see ya monday (I'm 5'6 - sorry...) :wave:

[Tanyaskees]

Wish I was 5.6 or 5'6. Oh well, have a good one Corrie and come back on Monday 2 lbs lighter.
Whooosh Whooosh your way................

[summer10]

Tanya how tall are you? I'm 5'5'', not tall enough!

How was your dinner out?

I just finished dinner. (And I walked for 30 minutes before I ate!) I'm not going to have a loss this weekend, TOM, no weighing for me until next week.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hey girl, I just got home. Dinner went fine, had some crab legs ans some other chinese meats with veggies, not too bad I hope, even though I know chinese food has tons of sugar in it. It was really good. I am 5'4.5", that half an inch counts.... :D. I wish I was like 5'8" or so, I would look pretty good then even at this weight. So, big plans this weekend for you?

[moniquej8]

Hi new to the forums and program so please bear with me. I am very determined to lose this weight, my father was on the program and lost 100lbs and looks fabulous! 212 has been my highest weight ever and I finally found out why, PCOS!!!!! At first when I went to my DR about my weight gain he contributed this all to depression, and decided to put me on Zolft.... Wrong!!!!! He never did inform me of the side effects, muchless he told me the opposite of what I experienced, he told me that they are researching Zoloft for weight loss, and well I am living proof that Zoloft is a far cry for weight control and loss. I gained the first month 15lbs ! I told my husband that I am not depressed to the fact that I need Zoloft, I just need answers as to why and what is wrong with me. Well like I said after blodd test they discovered I have PCOS. I have started Atkins on Wed, and so far so good. I have not cheated yet..... There have been so many times that I thought about it but after realizing that this is one thing I can control and not someone else got me over the hump. My question is I am on Glucophage xr 500 mg a day. Will this med have any effect sheding these pounds? Fast.. Slow...... Also my ketostix are registering a trace... is this good, or should it be reading higher?

[summer10]

Hey Tanya,

Don't worry about the sugar in the Chinese food, it was probably not alot.

I just got back from the Outback. I had steak, salad and veggies, (no bread or croutons!), I had a diet coke too.

I weighed this morning, I lost another pound and it's my TOM, so I am hopeful that early next week I may lose more. It would be so nice to at least get to 20 pounds! I went shopping today and bought some clothes, I got some shorts, 2 sizes smaller! I don't usually wear shorts but we are going away and I figure I won't see anyone I know - except my boyfriend and he already has seen it all! LOL - probably more info than you needed.

Tomorrow I have to go food shopping - since I've been LCing I go through so much chicken, eggs and salad.

What are you doing this weekend?

My office is closed on Friday, 07/05 (and of course on the 4th), so next week I only have to work 3 days, then I am on vacation. I can't wait until Wednesday is over!

Summer

[summer10]

BTW

I forgot to mention, I did look for the Pure De-lite bars at GNC today and they said that they don't carry them. I told them that I knew someone in another state that got them at GNC and they said the stores carry different merchandise. I'll have to look online for them.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Summer, check out walgreens, they carry them here as well. Congrats on the pound....way to go girl :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:. I love Outback....mmmmmm. Not much going on this weekend, spend the day on bed yesterday with a terrible migrane(sp?). Not a good thing. Have to catch up on all the things I didn't do Saturday.

Hi moniquej8, welcome to the forum, I am glad you are here. I am not sure about the meds, but everyone looses different. Stick to it and you will be fine. BTW, what is PCOS? I keep hearing about it. Again, welcome, you will love it here.

Summer, I'll talk to you later, keep up the good work :wave:

[moniquej8]

Tanya,
Thank You for the warm welcome. To answer your ? on POCOS.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder. Here are some, symptoms of PCOS. Not all woman have the same or experience all these.
Hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, etc.)
Hair loss (androgenic alopecia, in a classic "male baldness" pattern)
Acne
Polycystic ovaries
OBESITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Infertility or reduced fertility
In addition, women with PCOS appear to be at increased risk of developing,
Insulin resistance
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
Endometrial carcinoma (cancer)
Women with PCOS do not ovulate in a predictable manner, and with that produce excessive quanitites of androgens (testosterne) . Also many women who have regular menstural cycles, and normal testosterne levels have cystic ovaries.
Not too many Drs are quick to test for PCOS, only because not too many are very educated in this disorder. I could not understand my weight gain, and troubles taking it off. I did not over eat, I watched what I ate, except I was bad with my carbs, but that was because I was not educated in the LC thing until now. I went to 3 different Dr's until I found one who hit the nail right on the head with my weight problem. The others just associated my weight gain and weight problem with depression, and over eating. At first when my Dr diagnosed me with PCOS, I thought ok he must be full of it. What does Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome have to do with me gaining weight, but after he explained more and I read etc... I better understand. I am now on Glucophage xr, which I can say I have lost about 3 lbs so far just being on this medicine. I have more energy, and norm mestural cycles, even more so just starting LCing. I have lost 3lbs so far since LCing, but really did not expect that much since TOM is gracing me with presence. I will give the scale a chance to catch it's breath and rest before giving it a visit next week. :roll:

[summer10]

Hi Tanya,

Sorry to hear you weren't feeling well, is the migraine gone?

I will check out Walgreens. I did pickup some Carbo-lite bars over the weekend. My boyfriend (who I think I mentioned is thin), eats them too.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Hi Monique,

I have PCOS too, although I don't take any meds, so I can't offer any info there. But if you go to the Health section of the boards there is a whole section for PCOS. (I was diagnosed about 20 years ago and have never taken anything.) Although now that I am LCing I am finally regular, it's really weird. I loose really slowly but at least I am loosing. Good luck on your LCing journey, you will find lots of useful info here.

Summer

[moniquej8]

Hi Summer,
Thanx for the info I looked over the section of PCOS and there are very intresting post.
So far so good LCing, knock on wood. One good advantage I have is that I have never been adicted to Chocolate beings that I am alergic to it! I was born and raised in PA. Chocolate Town USA, Home of Hershey Choc. I could see the factory from my back yard, and the sweet smell of choc would be in the air everyday! Never fazed me. Last night was a bit rough. The kids wanted pizza soooo hubby ordered some and well let me tell you I just wanted to grab a slice, but did not. Actually I tortured myself purposely and grabbed a plate with 2 slices and 2 cheesey bread stix and brought them into the bedroom to hubby and told him go ahead and enjoy! I told him although I want to indulge as well and the temptation is there it is best for me to see everyone else going on with their daily routine rather than tip toe around me. I just made a joke out of it by grabbing a piece of celery and crunching in his face saying.... mmmmm GOOD! After a few mins the temptation went away and everything was cool. I just hope I am lucky next time when the devil sneaks back up on me..... :thup:
Monique

[Tanyaskees]

Hey girls, thanks for the info. Very interesting since I have never been regular.....ever, like every 9 months or so. At 17 was put on birth control to regulate, can't get off birth control because of I do grow a little hair on my face if I don't take BC, and have been overweight all my life. How do you test for this PCOS?

[moniquej8]

Hi Tanya, working late here tonight, thought I would quick answer your question before quitting for the night. The PCOS testing consist of symptoms or physical findings, hormonal testing or ultrasound. My Dr diagnosed me on a series of blood test and with the symptoms I have. I sought his help for my weight problems and for the fact that hubby and I have not had any luck in concieving in over a yr. I would maybe consult your Dr about it and ask whether or not he feels this could be something you have. Now mind you it took me to go to 3 different Drs until I was properly diagnosed. Not too many Drs are well educated on this. They say this is hereditary. He mentioned putting me on BC as well to balance me out but I can not take BC I have too many side effects, so he opted for the glucophage and it works great. He also asked me about excessive hair growth, because there is a med he could have put me on as well for that but that is one side effect of PCOS that I do not have.
Monique.

Check this out.
http://www.ivf-et.com/pcosstate.html

[sydneyalex]

Happy Birthday Corrie!!!!! :bday:

You did'nt think I would forget did you?

Everybody wish Corrie a Happy Birthday! Welcome Monique

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

HAPPY...........HAPPY............HAPPY.........
BIRTHDAY TO CORRIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday:

We love you girl :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Tanyaskees]

Thanks Monique, I am not sure I am going to worry about it. I have to stay on BC, because I don't want babies, and I am loosing weight LCing, so it really doesn't matter if I have it or not. Thank you for all the information though.

[Tanyaskees]

Hi Rhonda, how was your weekend?

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Tanya,

I have had a migraine all weekend....its really bad today.... :cry:
I weighed this morning...no weight loss and I hardley ate anything over the weekend...I didnt drink my water like I should have...Only drank about 48 oz each day. I usually take zomig but am out of medication..........

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Oh girl, I know how you feel. I had one all day Saturday, they are not fun. When I have one that thats bad, I take 3 tylonol pms before bed and useally by the morning it's gone. Try it tonight. I take zomig and imetrex, sometimes they help and sometimes not. I hope you feel better. You need to eat more Rhonda, not eating is not helping you, EAT now.

[sydneyalex]

I did take tylenol pm's last nite, I slept but woke up and it was worse.....when I get these they last at least 3 days and sometimes longer.....I use the Imitrex Nasal Spray sometimes..wish I had some now...gotta get a dr appt to get some more...

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

i have to take at least 3to get rid of mine. How many did you take?

[Corrie]

And thank you for the birthday wishes....
I'll be right back whilw I catch up on what has been going on....

[Tanyaskees]

WHOOHOOO girl, 179...WOW, you go girl... :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

I am back to 180 this mornign :(. Not changing my stats, water again.....RIGHT????????

[Corrie]

Ok - Thanks Rhonda and Tanya....

Tanya - No - don't change your stats - yes - just drink.....

Rhonda - are you on any kind of medication that could be stalling you??

Hi Summer - how are ya??

Welcome Monique.

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - I took 4 of them.....just called the pharmacy...they are going to give me an advance on my zomig.....

Hi Corrie,

Happy Birthday Again girl......big 40......and another loss of poundage.....good for you :D I have been taking Prozac, very low dose.....20mg....I take that to help control my headaches...do you think that could be slowing me down? I didnt eat much at all..

Dont worry I am not givin up! I am stying with you...I have to catch up to you....

Summer.....how are you doing?????

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, again.....you have to eat, at least 10 to 12X your body weight in calories. Thats why you are not loosing.

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Are you doing anything special to celebrate?
Congrats on your additional loss - you must be soooo happy!

Hi Tanya,
How are you doing?

Hi Rhonda,
Sorry about your headache, don't have any caffeine, that usually makes it worse.
You do need to eat to lose.

Hi Monique,
There is lots of helpful info on this site. You may be suprised at the changes you get when you LC. This is the first time I've ever been regular.


I lost a pound over the weekend, even though it's that TOM. I'm happy that at least the scale if moving. Not sure if it's the exercise or all the water but I'll keep doing both and hope it continues.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hi Summer, I am doing pretty good for a Monday :(.
How are you? Did you have a good weekend?

[Corrie]

Rhonda - you have to eat!!
It won't work if you dont.

Your pills might be slowing you down - check with your doctor.

Before I started this WOL - I had seasonal disfunction disorder (winter depression) - then about 5 years ago - it started in the spring as well...It was really bad - all I could do was cry and want to die...they tried me on every stupid man made medication there is - Nothing worked!!

Until I read Atkins the first time (the old book). Dr. A demonstrates the connection between imbalanced bloog sugar, hyperinsulism and insulin resistance with depression. I have not had an episode in the past 5 years because I now know what caused my depression.

This WOL Really Is Good for lots of different symptoms.....

[Corrie]

WTGG!!! :wave:

:Party: :cheer: :cheer: :Party:
Congrats on your pound!!

I don't know what my hubby has planned - we shall have to see when I get home from work I suppose.....

[summer10]

Tanya,
I hate Mondays, the only thing getting me through this week is knowing I only have to work 3 days!

Corrie,
That's really amazing. Until you experience it, it's unbelievable how much what you eat can affect you.
I never would have believed how much better I'd feel just by changing what I was putting into my body.
I know it makes sense, but when you're experiencing things, what you're eating isn't the first connection you make.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Same here, a 3 day week, it's nice. Speaking of work, I need to get to it. I'll check in later. You allhave a good one :wave:

[Corrie]

Summer - I know what you mean - I am not willing to ever go back to the way I was - Not just for how I look, but because I don't ever want to feel like that again. To even remotely understand what I am talking about you must realize that the depression has been with my my WHOLE adult life - I had never been free of it. No Dr. could ever help me with it. My children and husband could only watch helplessly....NOW IT'S GONE!!! I am in control of it!!!

[sydneyalex]

Summer,

congratulations on the loss :thup:

Thats great....maybe soon I will start losing some major pounds....

Rhonda

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - you have earned another chicken leg.....now your ahead of me girl. :)

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, you'll just have to start posting on weekends :).

[moniquej8]

Corrie,
Thank you for the Welcome and Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! :bday:
So far so good for me, waiting to weigh myself till next week, TOM! So pms'd here I would hate to weigh myself now and not see a change and maybe go on a rampage or something.... LOL..... All kidding aside I know if I did it would just set me back in too much of a depression. I am feeling better since LCing and can only imagine it will get better as time goes by. Now you will have to bake yourself a B/D cake to celebrate! I just bought the new cookbook yesterday and they have some good recipes in there, can't wait till I am off induction to try!
Monique :wave:

[Tanyaskees]

Morning Monique :wave:
How are you today? How long have you been LCing again?

[moniquej8]

Rhonda,
I would check with the DR like Corrie suggested, your Prozac just might be the cause of the slow down. Before the Drs found out what really was wrong with me, they thought I was just under depression and put me on Zoloft. I gained so much weight on that med it was unreal! Taking the med and see the weight just pile on made me depressed! A friend of mine was on Prozac, 50mg and she gained weight from it. She took herself off and she finally is at the point where she is stable at her weight. She is not losing any, but then again she is not putting effort to do so. It's a tough call because certain meds do put on weight but then again we need those meds to get by.
Monique

[moniquej8]

Tanya,
I am doing just fine today, kinda tired from working late last night, but then again that was my choice, wanted to get all my work finished for the week to have an extra long vacation. I have been LCing since last Tuesday. My father did the Atkins and he lost over 100lbs and looks Fab!!!!! He would read the book and just live off it like it was the bible, I remember telling him that too. I see now why! When I pick mine up I just can't seem to put it down. I still get derpessed, but then again I have only weighed myself once since starting. Funny I am even scared to get on the scale in fear that I won't see a difference. I hate crying and God only knows I have done enough of that!
Monique

[summer10]

Thanks Rhonda, I am sure you will see results soon, just stick with it. I loose really slowly so I know how hard that can be.

I am off to lunch - it's 90 and humid here today - not looking forward to going outside but my friend has to go to the bank and for some UNKNOWN reason I said I'd go too.

I'll try to check in again later.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Monique, don't be afraid to get on the scale. And don't get depressed if you are not loosing fast. Remember, you did not put it on overnight, it won't come off overnight. I am up 2 lbs this morning, you don't see me crying though. I have been doing the yo yo dance with these 2 lbs for way over a month. It takes time and determination, and a little support from your friends :D. So hang in there, you are doing great.

[sydneyalex]

Monique,

Thanks for the advice....maybe I will just stop the Prozac....Its not that big of a dose...wonder how I would feel without it..I have taken zoloft before too....they put me on this stuff to reduce my stress...to keep the migraines away....I believe my migraines have something to do with my hormones, they dont seem to listen when I tell them that.

[Tanyaskees]

Those darn migraines are no fun. I get them all the time. Corrie, the are less freq. since I stopped drinking diet cokes. I take 20mg of paxil and I know it slowes me down, but I am scared to get off it. I take it for anxiety, and I made a choice to loose slower, because I don't want to take a chance of the other coming back.

LOL, listen to us, we sound just like a bunch of grumpy old women falling apart....LOL :D :D :D

[sydneyalex]

Tanya,

I was thinking about asking my dr to let me try the Paxil....those boyfriend problems are still there...he totally refuses to leave me alone...he showed up at my house last nite and I went ballistic on his butt.....he swears I am crazy...he is just a alcoholic and thinks he knows every thing. I swear sometimes I am having anxiety attacks.......I dont want to leave the house. I dont answer the phone...I just want people to leave me alone. I know something is wrong with me......

Would you recommed the Paxil, how has it helped you? :(

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

I am a different person, thats why I am so scared to stop taking it. I don't have a problem with depression or anything, I just get attacks, like if hubby is an hour late, I just know he is dead. Or if one of my dogs is sick, I just go nutts. So paxil really made a difference. It is good stuff, but I just hate the thought of taking it for the rest of my life.

[sydneyalex]

So basically it just keeps you from freaking out???

Sounds like something I need. I dont think the prozac helps too much any more.

[Tanyaskees]

LOL...thats one way to put it :D. Yes,it keeps me from freaking out....LOL. It's happy medicine.

[sydneyalex]

Well guys...I am leaving early, going to the pharmacy to get my zomig......I cant handle the pain any longer...

Corrie - enjoy your birthday. Everyone else have a great evening...talk to you all tomorrow.

Rhonda :wave:

[Corrie]

Zoloft made my absolutely bonkers....

Rhonda - sorry he showed up - call the police...

Tanya - glad about the migranes - it could be the nutra sweet that was causing them..I am happy to hear they are less frequent.

Summer - Talk to ya later...

Monique - You are so RIGHT - Enough crying - soon we will have to take out an ad that says "Bikini's R' Us"!!!


:roll:

[Tanyaskees]

"Bikini's R' Us".............I like that. I haven't wore a bikini since like 7 years old. And was fat then too.

[moniquej8]

Hmmm waiting 4 the day to wear bikini....

Rhonda - Corrie is right call the police. Before I met hubby I was in a abusive relationship, and he was an alcoholic and it is not a pretty site. he would always wait till he really messed up and cry and plead for another chance to show me he would change and never did.

[summer10]

How is everyone doing today.

I got into work early, before the humidity gets too brutal outside, it's supposed to be close to 100 today. Yesterday it was so hot I didn't exercise when I got home - now today it is even hotter and I will definetly have to do something when I get home.

Hope everyone has a good day, I'll check in again later.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Morning girls,how is everyone?
Corrie, did you have a nice birhtday? I hope so.
Just wanted to tell you that started on some new vitamins couple of days ego, and they are incredible. Example, normally when I get home from work, it is feed and play with the dogs, plop on the couch with a book or tv.....thats it until bed time. Last night I cleaned, now if you knew me, you would have heart falure at this point, I hate to clean. I don't clean until it is absolutly unavoidable. I cleaned, I cleaned all night. Now, if you are intereted it is GNC Women's Ultra Mega. I am planning on cleaning some more tonight, my hubby thought I lost it :D

[Corrie]

Good morning everybody - thanks again for the birthday greetings.

I managed to avoid cake and ice cream (my husband got it for my little boy as he would have been crushed without it) but I did have cocktails (I figured it was the lesser of the two evils). So I'm not going to beat myself up too badly - you gotta live sometimes.....Right?

hahah - lol - oh well, you only have THAT birthday 1 time.


I take handfuls of vitamins everyday.....They do work wonders.
How are you all?

[sydneyalex]

Hello Everyone:

Looks like you are all doing well.....I got rid of my headache, took 4 zomig to do it but it finally is gone.....thank god....I am starving today.....I am not taking vitamins, I suppose I need to get some and get started on them....Tanya - you can come clean my house when your finished with yours...LOL

Monique - thanks for the advice, he is begging me now but I know better than to listen, I have took him back numerous times and each time it seems to get worse....I know there has to be someone better out there somewhere...

Summer - how are you? Its really hot here too....

Corrie - hope you enjoyed your birthday...your right that ONE only comes around once...I hated turning 40. It was really hard for me... :(

I am going to have to change something so I can lose...I think I am going to cut out the Atkins bars and the Carb Solutions drinks..see if that is keeping me from losing.....

Rhonda

[summer10]

Hi,

Corrie, I agree, I would have had a drink too.

Hi Tanya,

I take vitamins too. I'm not sure if they help - I attibute feeling better more to the way I am eating, since I was taking vitamins before starting LCing.

Where is Rhonda this morning?

Summer

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,
You must have been posting while I was typing my message. I was worried you didn't make it to work today. Glad you are doing ok.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer,

You know it really wouldnt have been that bad if I hadnt made it to work today ya know.....I could be doing something fun right now instead of being at work...but then I couldnt talk to all of you could I....I need to get back on line at home.....I was trying to save money and my computer there is so slow that I had my internet service terminated :mad:

Oh well...it will be a long stretch talking to all of you between tomorrow and Monday....Hope we all lose some weight by then...

Rhonda

[summer10]

I hope we all lose over the weekend too.

Next week I won't be on line because I am going on vacation - Sunday thru Friday.

Summer

[Corrie]

I really am in NO shape to be here today.............

[summer10]

BTW

Yesteday I read an article about weight loss and one of the things that is supposed to help people to lose/maintain weight loss is online support groups. See this is helping all of us get thru our losses.

Summer

[Corrie]

This is the best kind of support!!

Also - I will not be anywhere around from wed till mon - I think we may go to vegas for the holiday.

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - whats wrong...you didnt over do it last nite did you? :)

Summer - we will miss you next week....bet you come back on line at least 5 pound lighter...

I think the on line thing helps alot....I know I listen to your tips and have learned from all of you.

rhonda

[sydneyalex]

I will gone Wed afternoon until Monday as well....not going anywhere , just taking off.

[summer10]

Corrie,

I'm sooo jealous - I would love to go to Vegas - haven't been in a few years. Have a great time.


Rhonda,
Enjoy your time off too. Sometimes I would like to take time off and just stay home, but my boyfriend always wants to go SOMEWHERE. It's nice that I get away - but it would be nice to stay home and do nothing too. (I know I shouldn't complain).

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - I have NEVER been to Vegas...you go girl..win some money....will you take your baby with you?

Summer - I plan to spend some quality time with my 6 year old. at the beach and I got a small pool to set up in the yard...she is something else....My oldest daughter is going thru a tough day today..she had twin girls...one healthy and one very sick, One year ago today the sick baby died, she was 18 months old....was really hard on us....My daughter took the day off today and was taking a flower arrangement to the cemetary...and she has not been to the cemetary since the baby died......I am really worried about her. :confused:

Rhonda

[moniquej8]

Hi All......
Late getting on today so busy with work, and well nicking it and being like a monster! LOL... well not that bad yet knock on wood. I decided last night after 12yrs of smoking I am quitting! My last cig was at 7pm last evening. I figured I might as well go all the way and torture myself for a few weeks and reap the benefits forever as I am with LCing. I have not killed anyone yet so I guess thats a good sign. :D

[Corrie]

:Puke:
I WAY overdid it last night - but we had so much FUN!!
:Puke:

My dad lives just outside of Vegas (like 10 minutes away) so we never have to pay for a room if we don't want to and all the kids can go....It makes for a really inexpensive mini vacation. I don't like to gamble - it scares me - I usually stick to the stupid inexpensive stuff - comes from my years as a poor single mom I guess. But Andy is a gaming fool...He takes a certain amount and if he wins good and if he runs out we are done, or we really be in trouble. It's a good thing we don't live any closer to vegas than we do.....6 hours is close enough for me.

[sydneyalex]

Hi Monique - quitting smoking - that has to be tough..I am glad I never smoked....good luck to you! You can do it!!! and it will be worth it in the long run!

Corrie - does your dad have an extra room? ;) I know you will have a great time.....will be thinking about ya.

Rhonda :roll:

[summer10]

Hi Monique,

You are taking on alot at one time. Good luck.

Rhonda,
I am so sorry about your grandchild, that must have been awful. I hope you're daughter is ok today.

Corrie,
That's great that you have somewhere to stay. I like to gamble. I usually alot myself a certain amount and that's it. But I don't live very close to any casinos (there are some in CT - one of which I will be going to next week) so it's not a problem for me. I get to go so infrequently.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good for you!!
I haven't had one in 2 years!!!

The nicotine gum can really get you thru any tight spots and when you get the urge to nibble - make sure it is a protein snack!!! Keep stuff handy at ALL times and you are sure to succeed!!!

[summer10]

I am off to lunch. If I don't get to check in again, everyone have a good evening.

Summer

[Corrie]

Ok Summer - Stay Cool!!! :wave:

[sydneyalex]

Summer - cya later. :D

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls :wave: Did you miss me? :lol: Busy day at work, had my performance review this morning, not too bad :).

Monique, good for you. It will be tough, but you can do it. Tomorrow will be 7 weeks since I quit, and it gets easier every day. Let me know how you are doing.

Corrie, had a little too much fun...good for you.
Talk to you soon.

[Corrie]

of course we did!!!

Oh God!! Just shoot me. I am getting worse as the day goes by - had to break my own rule and grab a diet coke....can't gag down any water - this is terrible!!!
How ever - it was SO worth it!!!

[sydneyalex]

Tanya,

I missed you...thought you were off on a cleaning binge again... :sunny:

Man you quit smoking too..I have to hand it to you girls...thats great...

Poor Corrie - you never drink Diet Coke...you must be ill.. :p

Rhonda

[Corrie]

:Puke:

[sydneyalex]

I just love that little throwin up guy! :p

I hope you start feeling better!

[Corrie]

It's one of those things where you either need a little "hair of the dog" (and we know there is NO WAY I will drink 2 days in a row) or go to bed really early. I have to laugh however, my hubby just called me from home - the baby woke him up at 7 am - HAHHAHAH!!! and boy is he whining!
At least he can take an afternoon nap with her.....

[sydneyalex]

You know how those kids can be....poor guy!!!!

Get to bed early tonite.

[Corrie]

That is SUCH a good plan......

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - I was just looking at your stats...way to go.....you are doing great!!!!! If I lost that much I would be so happy......I bet I never do....sure dont look like it...and I am drinking so much water every day!

[Corrie]

Of course you will. But I really think you need to check with your Dr. on any medication you are taking. Something is slowing you down......

It's a good idea to cut out the Atkins bars and carb shakes for awhile until we figure out what the problem is.

[sydneyalex]

Thats what I will do....I feel like that may have something to do with it.....I really do... :rolleyes:

I feel like a failure....I have been doing this almost a month now...yes I cheated about 3 times but I thought I should have lost more than this..... :help:

[moniquej8]

Well I guess I have been doing good so far with the cigs, although after recieving the news that I did I could use one. To be honest I think I will end up breaking by the day being as upset as I am but if I do I will start again tomorrow I am determined to conquer this as well. A friend of mine writes software for companys. He is very good at what he does, he is like a brother to me. To make a long story short he wrote this software for this one co for security reasons and well the software got into the wrong hands and they used it against another co for hacking purposes. He does not know the people who did this nor do the people know him and even have stated this in police records but beings that he wrote this software they are holding him accountable as well until this is all settled. I just do not understand what this world is comming to. That is like a maker of a gun being reasponsible for someone shooting another person. On the lighter side I guess I did lose some weight, I was weighing 212 when started, lost 2 lbs, gained 2lbs back the other day, and I vowed I was not going to weigh myself until the end of week but curiosity got the best of me and I did this morning and back down to 210. Hope everyone is having a good day!
What are everyones plans for the 4th? I am just staying at home with hubby, cooking out and then going to the beach which is 5 mins away to watch fireworks!
Monique

[sydneyalex]

Monique,

I am so sorry - that is very bad...could make someone get out of the software business.....the truth will come out....try not to smoke.....!

Rhonda

[Corrie]

Rhonda,
STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!!

YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE! HOW COULD YOU BE? IN JUST TAKING THE STEPS TO BETTER YOURSELF YOU ARE A WINNER!!

The Dr. will figure out what is wrong. Ask for a different medication that won't interfere with weight loss...Have blood work done. Trust me there is a reason and it's not you.
now knock it off.

[sydneyalex]

Yes Mom...... :roll:

Sometimes I need to be scolded.....thanks Corrie.

[Corrie]

ANYTIME. :wave:

[Corrie]

CAN I GO BACK TO BEING DEATHLY ILL NOW???

[sydneyalex]

If you must.....hope you feel better.....

I'm outta here for the day! Everyone have a great evening....

Rhonda :wave:

[summer10]

How is everyone doing today?

Corrie, I hope you are feeling better.

I am OK, it's still HOT and HUMID here today. This afternoon it's supposed to be in the high 90s and feel like 110 w/the humidity. We are supposed to get some relief tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a good day. I have a few meetings today, since I am going on vacation but I will try to check in later and see how you are all doing.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Hello to all of you!

Are you ready for the long long weekend coming up...I am!
Guess what ----I weighed this morning and I am at 180.....5 whole pounds after 1 whole month....slow going but its there.....

Gotta go change my stats.....

Later,
Rhonda

[summer10]

That is GREAT, you must be so happy. Must be all the water you've been drinking. It feels so good when the scale goes DOWN, doesn't it?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

It sure does Summer.......its just going too slow....but its going thats what matters....How are YOU today :)
Rhonda

[summer10]

I'm OK, can't wait until this work day is over so that I will be on vacation.

I have a 9:00 meeting so I have to go, but I'll check in later.

Summer

[Corrie]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :Party: :Party: :Party: :Party: :Party: Rhonda!!! Way to go!!! Atta girl! WHAT DID I TELL YOU???

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - girl that message put the biggest smile on my face......
You are fantastic :rose: ...and you were right....I will listen to you from now on.. Still seems kinda slow....but with your help I WILL get there......thank you

So how are you feeling today???? Better I hope.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

I am much better today - went to bed early. Thanks Rhonda and Summer.
Even with my birthday cocktail I am down another pound!!! That puts me just under my half way point!!! It is a good day all around!!
I a so ready for my mini vacation!!! Wish it was 5:00 (Its 8:41 am)LOL.

[sydneyalex]

I thought you were down another pound....... :cheer:

Thats great....I cant believe how much you have lost........ :thup:

Better watch out....I am right behind you!!!!!! ;) :p

Rhonda

[Corrie]

How did you know I was down another pound???
You can catch up with me anytime you want!!!

[sydneyalex]

I thought your stats said 179 yesterday...guess I am just trippin...maybe my head has been hurtin too much over the last few days....

Does this mean your 177 now?

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

Glad you are feeling better.

Congratulations on the additional pound. You'll be at your goal before you know it!!! Are you still going to come and talk to us when you reach your goal? Seeing you progress makes me know there is HOPE for the rest of us.

Summer

[Corrie]

I had to share this!!!

[summer10]

Very cute Corrie.

I need to learn how to insert pics - maybe when I am home I can figure it out.

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - Of course I am!!
Rhonda - I was at 179 yesterday - at 178 today!!!

[sydneyalex]

Thats what I thought....thats great...I loved that picture...
How do you put pics in here...is it complicated??

Rhonda

[Corrie]

No it is not hard.
The next time you post a reply look at the bottom of the dialogue box - the is a button that allows you to attach a file.

[sydneyalex]

Ok...I will check it out...

Thanks,,,

Summer did you get that?

Rhonda

[summer10]

Yes, Rhonda, I got it. :daze: But I'll have to test it out when I am at home. You know how it is, people actually expect me to work while I am here. I don't know why they can't just leave me alone!!!

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I know that feeling....they cant see what I am doing at my computer...I am in an office in the back. Thank God :cool:

Yeah I'm cool....a girl in the company here where I work went on this diet about 6 weeks ago and she has lost 18 pounds....must be nice...I have lost 5....just dont get it.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

Don't start that again - everybody is different - every body is different with different metabolisms!! I keep telling you - there is a reason you're not losing faster...You need to go to the dr and have some blood work done etc. Like I said - I haven't needed to take anything for depression or anxiety for 5 years - just having stable blood sugar took care of it. It may work for you as well - but there IS a reason. What other meds are you on?

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I understand how you feel. I loose really slooow too. I have been doing this for 3 months and only lost 17 pounds. But at least we are loosing.

I don't take any meds - but I do have PCOS - I should probably go to the dr too, but I don't feel like dealing with that now.

But Corrie is right, everyone is different.

Do you exercise?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

You know I have a treadmill but I always dont want to get on it...well I am about to change that....I am going to put it in front of the tv and start walking TODAY!!!!!

Corrie - the only other meds I take are for my migraines...and I only take them when I start to get the headache...it wouldnt have anything to do with it I dont think.....

AND I know EVERYBODY is different! Its NOT fair tho.

Rhonda :mad:

[Corrie]

Don't worry - you'll catch up with me soon enough. Last time I slowed way down to a 5 pound loss per month for my last 30 pounds or so - it took an entire year to lose it all....

[summer10]

It's definetly not fair!

I have a treadmill too. You should try walking on it every day, even if only for 20 minutes at a time. I have been making an effort and think that is what helped me loose these last few pounds. I try to walk every day when I get home from work and usually end up with 5X a week.

I am off to lunch, then I have a meeting.

If I don't get back online, have a great weekend and I'll talk to you guys on 07/15 (be back sooner, but that's Monday).

Summer

[Corrie]

Bye summer - if you don't make it back you have a great weekend as well!

Rhonda - try to exercise more - it has many benefits besides the obvious... (this is the best part) the more muscle you have - the more calories you burn and the higher your metabolizm is set. So the more lean muscle mass you aquire (And remember that muscle weighs more than fat) the more fat and calories you'll need during the day just to stay alive....That means you'll even burn more calories in your sleep. And you can make all this happen just by walking 20 minutes per day - 3 or 4 days per week!

[moniquej8]

Rhonda - WTG on that 5lb loss!!!!!!
Corrie - Congrats on the 1lb..... I too stepped on the scale this morning and am down another lb since yesterday!

:cheer:

How is everyone doing this morning just great I hope! Really do not have any plans for the weekend except just staying around the house and relaxing, catching up on some much needed work! Hope everyone has a nice weekend!
Monique

[Corrie]

Monique! Congrats on you lost pound!!!
Have a great weekend!!
We are all just doing splendid today!!!



:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :bhug: :yay: :sunny: :agree: :dazzle: :blush: :angel:

[sydneyalex]

Thanks Monique

Congratulations on your loss too :Party:

Seems we all have lost today....I am staying around the house and doing stuff too...dont have the money to go away....

Corrie- I will start the 20 mins on the treadmill today.....

I wonder where Tanya is today!!!!!!!!

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

hi girls, another crazy day at work. I see everyone is loosing but me :(. Congrats to you all, ya'll are doing fantastic. Maybe it will rub off on me :D.

I am going to start packing this weekend. We bought a new house. It still has to be build, but I figure if I pack one small box each day, I will be so far ahead on the moving, it's worht to start early.

I have a meeting as well in 30 mins,If I don;t get back online today, have a safe and happy 4th. Hugs to you all :bhug:

[sydneyalex]

Hi Tanya....

I see your busy....wow a new house/you must be so excited...lucky you...hang in there, you have lots alot so you are so far ahead of me.... :thup:

I hope you have a happy and safe holiday :hyper:

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Thanks girl, I am very excited. The house if gorgeous and brand spanking new. It will be 4 or 5 months before it's ready.

[Corrie]

Hi Tanya -Have a great weekend and congrats on your house!!
Rhonda - we are ahead of you cause we have been doing it longer...

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - I know, wish I had started when you did....

Tanya - the house will be ready just in time for the holidays....
thats great...Christmas in a brand new house :spin:

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

A lot longer, I have been at it since september of 2001....yikes....that long. I should be skinny right now.

Thanks Corrie, I very excited.

[Corrie]

you are skinny - look at where you were.....

[Tanyaskees]

You are right if you put it that way :). But I don't feel skinny. Girl, you shold see some of my fat clothes on me. I have always wore ,loos fitting clothes, so if I put a shirt on now that is 3X, I look like I am wearing a tent. Too funny, and it does feel good. When I get down about not loosing, I jusy pull out a 3X shirt, and I am happy again :).

[Corrie]

See what I mean???
I threw all my huge t shirts away except for a couple - I sleep in them now....

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - I bet that is amazing....you go girl...I am proud of you! :thup:


Well time for me to start shutting things down.....Tanya, Corrie,
Summer, & Monique...hope you have a safe holiday....and a happy one too..... :daze:

Will be back on Monday..will be thinking of all of you! :(

Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

You too Rhonda, be good :wave: I am not far behind you. Have a safe one everyone.

[Corrie]

BYE BYE EVERYBODY!
SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH!!

[moniquej8]

Goodbye all Please have a safe and happy hoilday......
NO CHEATING!!!!!
Monique

[moniquej8]

Hello Everyone!
Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th! Down another lb! :thup: I did not cheat yesterday as a matter of fact I did the opposite I only ate one meal, which I know that is a no no too. The weather has been so hot and muggy here so I guess that is one of the reasons why. Did drink my water though.....
Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary, hubby has surprize plans for tomorrow so I guess I will have to wait to see what is in the plans.... Tried getting it out of him but not luck! :lol:
Have a good weekend!
Monique

[summer10]

Hi Monique,

Congratulations on the pound. My 4th was good too. No cheating.

Have a good anniversary.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning!

[Tanyaskees]

Morning girls :).

Ok, I was sooooooooooo bad this weekend, I need to get my **s into the confession forum :mad:. Saturday night I went to chinese and had fried dumplings, 3 of them....and man oh man...they were good. Then last night I had ice cream....I just really blown it. So, today I am paying....I am grumpy and mad at myself. Oh well, life goes on.

How was ya'lls weekend? Better than mine I hope.

[Corrie]

Ah well - don't sweat it!!
I had no food cheats - but did have a beer on the 4th. So no biggie - my weekend was, otherwise, hell. Oh well, don't sweat it.
I guess I am really pretty proud of myself - cause I actually had the Nacho Chese Dorito in my hand and it was headed for the salsa....and that's where it stayed after I realized I really didn't want it.....

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Everyone....

Hope you all enjoyed yourself....Tanya - dont beat yourself up too bad....I too cheated yesterday.....had some oreos.....bad...bad..bad...OH well....today is a new day....and I am back on....Weekends are tough for me. So see your not alone...

Corrie - how was your mini vacation?

Rhonda

[Corrie]

It sucked - we stayed home.

[Tanyaskees]

I am ok with it, I just won't get on the scale for 2 weeks :).

[Corrie]

Me either!!
It has been so hot here again - my hands are puffy from it so I won't be going any where them for awhile as well.

[Tanyaskees]

Corrie, Rhonda, I have to tell you guys something. If you told me 3 weeks ego I would be saying this, I would have said you were nutts. I have a 12 pack of diet cokes in the fridge, so this weekend I thought, well, I made it 2+ weeks like I promised Corrie without a diet coke, I can have one now. I took one sip, and it was the nastiest thing I have put in my mouth in a long time. It tasted terrible, I still can't get over it. I was a diet cike junkie, and now I can't stand the taste. Thank you Corrie for asking me to try this. I am sure I will be a lot healtier in the long run.

[Corrie]

WTG!!!!
I am so proud of you! And your body will thank you!

[sydneyalex]

I wish I could say that about the diet drinks...however I cant...I do drink my water and dont drink as many...but still I have to have one every day!

Corrie - I'm sorry....maybe next holiday......

Tanya - thats great! I am happy for you!

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, if you stop drinking them for 2 weeks, you will not like the taste either, I promise. I still can't get over it. They just taste bad.

[sydneyalex]

Well Tanya - maybe I will try to stop again...It was hard the first time....I LOVE Diet Coke...absolutely love it...but I believe you and will consider trying that again...

We all sound like a depressed bunch this morning!

Rhonda :(

[Corrie]

I cannot stand it anymore - it tastes like garbage to me!
I am not depressed - it just takes me till wed to get going again after a long weekend off like that.......sigh. :(

[sydneyalex]

I agree...it was sure hard to come in here today!!!!!!!

Its been a long day. :rolleyes:

Rhonda

[Corrie]

Oh PLEASE - It's only 10:45 here - I just started...

[Tanyaskees]

I just wanted to let both of you know that I am still cleaning :D. Go get some of those vatimins, you will get a ton of energy from them, I am a believer now :).

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - you should be running out of stuff to clean by now!

What were they again and how much do they cost?

Rhonda

[Corrie]

you don't have to convince me - I take a handful of them everyday!

[Tanyaskees]

Girl, with 4 dogs you never run out of things to clean :D. They are worse than kids when it comes to making a mess.

The vitamins are women's ulta mega, and theyare about $20 for 90 tablet's from GNC. Vitamin world has the same virsion for $5 less.

[sydneyalex]

Ok....I will write the name down...thanks...WE dont have Vitamin World around here! Isnt it amazing what differents parts of the country have and dont have....

I have gotten down about 55 oz of water today so far...how about you two?

[Tanyaskees]

At least 80+ oz for me. You doing good, keep drinking :)

[sydneyalex]

That was another thing I didnt do well with over the weekend...I only drank half the water I should have......I am about at 80 now....

Sure been going to the bathroom alot.

[Tanyaskees]

I hear you, they need to move office into the bathroom.

Went by the new house last week. They have started....YEAHHHH. Can't wait.

[sydneyalex]

I know you must be so excited.....does it have alot of land with it?

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Nope, no land, just a nice back yard. I have a huge back yard now and it is a pain. Don't want land, I am a city girl all the way :)

[Corrie]

Yep - big back yards are nice until you have to do the work.....
I am behind both of you - I am on 48 oz of water - tummy troubles.

[sydneyalex]

I have a very big yard but I also have a riding mower...dont know what I would do without that....

ITs about to storm here, and almost time to go home....its been doing this every afternoon lately.....dog days of summer I guess..

Been on my treadmill the last couple of days...gonna hit it again after I get home. ;)

Sure would like to get this fat off me!

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

You're getting there girl, just be patient.

[sydneyalex]

I've been patient, but I have cheated too (but just a little bit)


Oh well.......what will be will be.

[Corrie]

Me too!!! I just want it gone.
I skipped my weigh i n at the dr office a couple weeks ago - am tired of going in. I just wanna be done!!! whine.

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - you are lucky 44 pounds gone...and I have only lost 5, in the past month.....its discouraging.....

Ok - I will quit whining.....

Hope you ladies have a great evening....I get off in about 20 minutes....talk to ya tomorrow...

Rhonda :wave:

[Corrie]

No more whining allowed today or tomorrow!!!

All I did was eat all weekend - or it seemed so - but no food cheats - only beer cheat on the 4th - but hey - it was the FOURTH!!! The first after September 11 - Had to toast our independence!!

Don't get down on yourself!! Keep it up! You'll be down another 30 pounds before you know it and all those holiday season party dresses will look so fine!!!

See you in the morning.....

[sydneyalex]

Hello All,

Hope everyone is up and running this morning.....I am dragging...cant get over having 4 days off....It spoiled me.....I am so sleepy.....I drank 135 oz of water yesterday....never thought I could do that before....

Have not weighed.....Hey Corrie, you know that next week is TOM again....man it comes around fast.......

Rhonda :rolleyes:

[Tanyaskees]

Morning girls, I am dragging too. Have a headache from hell this morning. Have 2 dogs with the runs at home. Have to go to vet later....yuk. There goes a $100 :(. I tell you, they are like kids, love em though.

[Corrie]

Good morning - I have to work for a while - of all the nerve....

[Tanyaskees]

I know, how dare they expect us to work at work :D

[sydneyalex]

I totally agree with that....Tanya - I have a zomig but dont know how I could get it to you...It works pretty good.....

Corrie - I have stuff to do too....it sucks.....

Sure is strange not having Summer around!

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

I hope she is having more fun then we are :).

[Corrie]

What the hell is zomig?

[Tanyaskees]

It's a magic pill for a migraine(sp?).

[Corrie]

OIC - I have had about 2 migraines in my whole life....

[Tanyaskees]

You are lucky, they are no fun. I get them all the time :(.

[Corrie]

Are they any less or easier since you gave up diet coke - nutra sweet eats holes in your brain ( am not kidding).....

[Tanyaskees]

They are a lot less freqent, but when I do get one it is bad. I hate them things. Today is just a headache, not a migraine. If it was a migraine, I would not be able to be here. But yes, stopping diet cokes helped a lot. Now I ma trying to wean myself off of Paxil. Not fun thing to do either. Wierd side effects.

[Corrie]

None of that stuff ever did me a bit of good - since I took control of my blood sugar I don't need it anymore thank GOD!!!

[sydneyalex]

Tanya,

Why are you getting off the Paxil if it helps you so much...I was thinking of asking my dr about it...

Corrie, you are very lucky, I wish I never ever had a migraine...they are terrible...my usually last for 3-4 days nonstop unless I have some zomig or maxalt to take....and then I have to double the dose.

Rhonda

[sydneyalex]

Its like a ghost town on here today.... :eek:

Everyone is so quiet.........

Rhonda

[Corrie]

I have a lot to do today - and it seems like I am not making any progress...

[sydneyalex]

I understand....my desk has been covered too.....just miss chatting with you.... ;)

Rhonda

Not drinking the water as much today....dont know why, just not thirsty like yesterday.

[Corrie]

Hey - do you have instant messenger???

[sydneyalex]

I wish...had that at one time but got busted and had to take it off my computer...they made us take webshots off yesterday....government computers - go figure. Its always something....... :(

[sydneyalex]

I just found some intresting stuff out....I looked up the formula for finding hidden carbs....the carb solution drinks that I have every morning have 39.5 carbs in them...The label says 3 carbs....I am so pissed off right now!

Thats probably why I am not losing......No more carb drinks for me ever. :mad:

Rhonda :bash:

[Corrie]

i have both - rats

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, one of the main reasons I want to try to get off Paxil is to see if maybe what a lot of people on this foum are saying is right. Like Corrie, she does not need it now since she got her blood sugar under controll. If it is true, them maybe it is true for me as well. Paxil has one nasty side effect. Your sex desire goes south...and I am a married women.

[sydneyalex]

Dont all the anti-depressants have that side effect????Thats what I have heard....

[Tanyaskees]

I've heard it too, that's why I want to try to make it without. Well girls, I am leaving early, take dogs to the vet. Talk to you bith tomorrow.

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - what do you know about the hidden carb formula they use....you ALWAYS know the answers.

[Corrie]

I need to know how (what numbers you plugges in the formula) you calculated this - if it is true - it is definately the problem....

[sydneyalex]

I found it on this site....- it says take the total calories for 1 serving...subtract protien and fat per serving and divide that number by 4.

I think I read it in the truth about low car sweeteners info.

Damn sure makes me mad if this is true...wouldnt that be false advertisement??????

Rhonda

[Corrie]

I know what you mean - i use it on this site as well - but the numbers can change depending on what you say the product it - for example - did you say it was a "snack" or a "dairy" product - there is no "protein drink" selector.
How many calories?
How many grams of fat?
how many carbs?

[Corrie]

For example - I just did it again with my protein powder.
If I say it is a snack - it tells me it has 7.8 Grams of carb.
If I say it is milk/Dairy - it says it has negative 4.9 grams of carb....

[sydneyalex]

Corrie you are looking somewhere different than me...I just read the article about the artificial sweeteners....it had that formula there.....


Oh well - I dont know....I do know its almost time to go...

You have a good evening and I'll talk to ya tomorrow :wave:

Rhonda

[Corrie]

I use the hidden carb inspector - jusst under the sweetners - have a great night...

[cherg74]

Hello Corrie, I just decided today to try this low carb diet but I don't really no what I can and cannot eat and what diet to follow. I have been yo yo dieting for 10 years and have been taking medications to try to lose the weight but all I get is rapid heart beat irritabilty and a whole bunch of unwanted side effects. I have 3 children and my youngest is 18 months and I can't seen to loose the weight this time around. I weigh about 170 and just wanna maintain a healthly 140. If you have any advice or suggestions for me would love to chat!
Thanks,Cheryl :roll:

[Corrie]

Welcome - I don't know if you have read the first page of this or my journal - but I suggest you do so and you'll have a little background information.

I can vouch for this way of life as I did it before...but I too have an 17 month old, after a very hard pregnancy and I had to start again.

I recommend The Atkin's Diet.

What ever plan you choose - get the book and read it first!! Check with your Dr. - take your vitamins and drink your water!!
Keep in touch.

[Corrie]

Another thing - go to www.atkinscenter.com and you'll find a lot of useful information there as well - including how and why the diet works (you actually need to think of it as a way of life - not a diet) and it can get you started until you can pick a plan or pick up the book.

[moniquej8]

Hello everyone!
It is late and I am beat! Just got home from a long romantic weekend... Hubby took me to the mountains for our anniversary! I did slip had 3 glasses of champagne, but I refuse to beat myself up over it. Hope everyone had a nice 4th! Sorry so short I have cammies I need to starch and iron for hubby yet, UGH!!!!! I will check in tomorrow as soon as I climb out bed.
Monique :wave:

[moniquej8]

Welcome Cheryl! :wave:

[sydneyalex]

Morning to Corrie, Tanya, Monique

Welcome Cheryl..... :)

I have been bad.....ate normal stuff last nite....but today is a new day and I am back with the program!!!!!

I have been really depressed lately and I think thats why I sometimes eat the things I shouldnt and then after I do it I am more depressed.........

OH WELL>>>>>>life goes on...right.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Morning girls :wave:
Welcome Cheryl :).

Monique, I hope youhad a great time.
Rhonda, don't beat yourself up, just get back with the program today. BTW...what good stuff did you have last night?

I worked out last night for the first time in like a long time. I have just been so lazy. But I need to do something to kickstart the loss again, so back to the gym I go. I actually feel pretty good this morning, I thought I would be really sore, but not too bad. Must be all that cleanning I have been doing :D

[sydneyalex]

Hi Tanya -

Well I just had some pizza and a couple more of those darn oreos....dont know what got into me.....

Back on track this morning tho...I think I am going back on the induction!

You sound great...I need to get some of that energy you have...I am still dragging.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM.....pizza. Closeing my eyes and imaginning that I am eating pizza :D

Phonda, go get some vitamins.

[Corrie]

OH FOR HELL'S SAKES YOU TWO!!!
I eat pizza all the time - I just don't eat the crust!!!

I don't suppose that anybody cares that I am down to 175 this morning???

[Tanyaskees]

Oh I hate you :D, but congrats anyway.....
way to go girl :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
That is so great.

[Corrie]

Thanks - I was pleasantly surprised.....
It has beenso hot here - When I got home from work last night I got straight into the seimming pool and didn't get our for 3 hours!!! I do my exercising there - I get better results with the water resistance!!! Works wonders on the thighs!!

[Tanyaskees]

I am about to bust with envy. That'll teach me to cheat :(. BAD...BAD....ME. I could be 175 too if I didn't cheat last weekend. Oh well, this will motivate me to catch up with you :D. So watch out Corrie, here I come.

[Corrie]

Bring it on Tanya!!!
I'm waiting!!!

[Tanyaskees]

I am, did you read my earlier post about going back to working out. Started last night. Just keep kicking my butt and I'll be ok :D

[Corrie]

I did read it - you're work out program reminds me I need to do more as well!
I teach dance classe once a week for an hour, take the baby for walks in her stroller - but it's been way to hot to do that lately - so my next best option is the treadmill (which I hate) or the pool which I love. But I usually have the baby with me so I stay in the shallow end (we have a big pool) with her while she plays on the steps and I do my lower body exercises in the water. I know it's not much right now but It's the best I can do until I can figure something else out!! It's hard to get any exercise with an 16 month old!!!

[sydneyalex]

Corrie,

That is fantastic..... :clap: I wish I could be more like you...YOur so determined......I am soooooo happy for you... :thup:

Rhonda

[Corrie]

But you see I have the mind set that it will happen. I made it happen before - I'll make it happen again! You can make it happen too. Take vitamins!! especially essential oils and b comples - they are KEY to fat burning!!! :daze:

[Tanyaskees]

Your pool sounds wonderful, it has been so hot here, I would love to have a pool. Do the best you can, you are doing great. I am going to try strenth training class tonight, aerobics and yoga tomorrow. I used to do aerobics almost every day years ego and loved it. Maybe I can love it again :).

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - What are the vitamins you take?

Tanya - I used to love aerobics too....used to always be on the front row...but that was about 8 years ago...I am so outta shape... finding it hard to get this water down today for some reason.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

I absolutely hate loathe and despise exercise - thats why I dance and swim....
I have always wanted to try yoga......

[Tanyaskees]

Aerobics is a lot like dancing, that is why i injoy it. I will also try jazzercise on saturday, that is th eonly time I can go in the morning.

[Corrie]

http://atkinscenter.com/Archive/2002/7/9-672214.html

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - that was intresting...very long article....girl you have almost lost 50 pounds.....if I had lost that much I would be below goal.....I bet your really looking good!!!!

Rhonda

[Corrie]

i LOOK BETTER - NO WHERE NEAR GOOD - BETTER....
I'LL TAKE SOME PHOTOS AND SHOW YOU...

[sydneyalex]

Your probably wearing a size 12 now....thats what I wear and I am five pounds heavier than you.....I better get busy here or your going to be wearing a 7 and I will still be a 12...


I bet you are so happy!

Rhonda :D

[Tanyaskees]

Corrie, it is a great article, I have read it a few days ego. I also watched Dr. A being interviewed on CNN the other night. Finally...it is about time.