New & need a buddy!

[summer10]

Hi Tanya,

How are you doing? I didn't cheat either - I considered having a drink but decided I'd rather have a loss.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Good for you Summer :). Drinking is one thing I can live without for a loooooong time. Doesn't bother me a bit.

[Corrie]

Same here - no loss - no cheats....Big time stall going on. I HATE THAT.
I have noticed that kinda sculped look starting to happen around my lower thigh area and my shoulders and uppper arms - gotta love that!!

I cut my hair over the weekend - I needed a change - it was down to my waist (well it actually still is) but I gave it some really fun layers for some bounce and texture instead of being all one length - I adore it - may even take it a little shorter - I just needed a change.

[sydneyalex]

Hi Summer & Tanya,

I had a 2 pound gain....but its my fault...I cheated a little....back on track today...and I am not changing my stats...You guys are so loyal...I really admire that......

Bet Corrie has lost, hope she is feeling better today....I have been really stressed....My TOM never came...almost a week now...wonder whats up...maybe things are going to start being irregular...... :(

Sure is MOnday around here. :mad:

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Hi Corrie :), hi Rhonda :). I was wom=ndering where you girls were today.

Corrie, changing your hair is fun. Up until about a year ego mine was long and there is only so much you can do with long hair, so one day I got a bug up my ass and cut it all off. I love it, it is just above my sholders and all layered, I love it. So bouncy and full. Have fun with it Corrie.

Rhonda, get back on track and quit cheating girl, or I'll beat you silly :).

[sydneyalex]

You all need to gang up on me and beat me...I dont know whats wrong with me..cheating like that.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Ok, tell what kind of goodies you had so I can drool :).

[summer10]

Hi Corrie and Rhonda,

Rhonda, don't beat yourself up - just get back on track.

Corrie, are you feeling better today? You must look like a new woman with your weight loss and your haircut!

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I am back on track.....I just hate myself....I think the paxil is making me hungry.....my nerves have been shot too...I am falling apart...

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, it could be the pail, but you have to remember one thing. You, and only you are in CONTROL of what goes into your mouth. If paxil is making you hungry, then eat, just eat legal food, nit junk. And please don't fall apart, you can get through this girl, I know you can.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I don't know anything about Paxil - but don't hate yourself!!! :)
You are trying, that's what you need to focus on. This is a lifelong change - it's going to take time.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thanks Tanya - Did it make you eat more??? Just curious.

Summer - thanks also.....your right! :rolleyes:

[Corrie]

Any anti depressant - anti anxiety medication can have an effect on your hunger....
But Tanya is right - you are incontrol - just eat the RIGHT foods until you are satisfied...

[sydneyalex]

I know there is no excuse for eating those "bad" things....

I want to be more like you are Corrie. I bet your hair looks really good. I have to go get my roots touched up...the gray is really starting to come in.....Damn - whats next?????

Growing old sucks.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, you are not old, quit !!!!!!!!!!! And yes, when I started taking paxil, I gained wieght. It's one of the side affects, but at the time I didn't care, paying for it now :).

[sydneyalex]

Makes me wonder if I should keep taking it and just stop....I dont want to gain weight.

[Tanyaskees]

You will not gain if you eat right. I ate like a pig, I am still taking paxil and I lost 57 lbs, so there. If you need it, take it, but eat right. You'll be ok, just hang in there.

[sydneyalex]

I would nt know how to act if I lost 57 pounds!!!!! You must feel good about that....wow...what a difference.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

I do fell great, I do want to loose abother 40 though. Then bikini....here I come :). But look how long it took me, almost a year.

[sydneyalex]

Guess you have to look at it one day at a time.....that way it dont seem like a year....Your husband should be proud of you too....

What gave you the motivation to do this?

Rhonda

[Corrie]

It took me a year to lose it last time as well...but it is worth it.

[Tanyaskees]

I didn't know where to get clothes larger then 3X. That motivation enough :). One day I just had enough. And I probably have another 2 years to go to get to where I want to be.

[sydneyalex]

Guess it took time to put it on so it takes time to lose too.....

Its so hard to stick with sometimes.....but I feel better today now that I am back on track.....

[Tanyaskees]

It really made a difference for me because I decided that I was ready for this change. I have rtied several time bafore, didn't stick with it, was not ready, but once I made up my mind, that was it. And Rhonda, don't get me wrong, I fell off the wagon several time, planned cheats too. I just always got back on right away, not in a day or two, but NOW.

[summer10]

Just thought I'd add my 2 cents... It makes me feel better that it took Tanya and Corrie a year to lose so much. Sometimes I feel like this is taking forever... When I get closer to my goal I probably won't feel like it took a long time - but waiting to get there is painfully slow!

For now I am just focusing on getting under 200 and even that seems a looooong way off.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

So Tanya what your telling me is that what I did over the weekend, you did that too but you just got right back with it...
If thats true..it sure makes me feel better. Not like such a quitter.

Summer - you will get there. You seem to have alot of willpower!

Rhonda

[Corrie]

Its the same for me - you have to be ready - you have to have the mind set. I have cheated possibly 3 times since march and ALL my cheats are planned.

The first 40 pounds come off quick and easy then things will slow way down. You may end up losing 2 - 5 pounds per month on your last 25 pounds or so - and that's ok - that's just the way it works.

This is NOT a diet for me - I don't even think of it in that way anymore and haven't for a long time. This is how I eat. This is how I live. That is how you have to think. My niece lost almost 40 pounds on this diet a while back - she is 15 and looked really good - she is putting it all back on 1 week at a time ...I asked her why she was eating garbage again and she said "cause she doesn't do the "diet" any more". I told her the same thing....and then said you had better get back to that way of eating of you're going to have this problem your whole life.

I am not tempted because I plainly and simply will not put that crap in my body.

[Corrie]

Summer - it took me a year to lose the whole 87 pounds last time - but like I said the first 40 came off quick the next 20 came off in about 2 months - then the last 27 pounds came off at about 5 per month - so the substantial part of the lost doesn't have to take a long time....

[sydneyalex]

Corrie, Tanya and Summer,

I honestly dont know what I would do without all of you...thank you for being here...I think all things happen for a reason and I think with your tips and encouragement I WILL get there....

You guys are all great!!! :angel:

Rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I don't have willpower - what works for me is that I really want to be thinner. AND - and this is a big AND, I never feel hungry on the WOE.

If I'm hungry I eat a LC snack. I don't have any carbs in my house.

I've tried lowfat diets and have never been able to stick to them because I always felt hungry.

Summer

[summer10]

Corrie,

I've been doing this about as long as you. I only "cheated" last week. I've never lost quickly. I know I lose slow - and I know everyone is different - I just wish I could lose faster. But at least I am not miserable doing this.

I also agree that this has to be a way of life. I can't imagine ever going back to the way I used to eat. I just feel so much better now. I know once I get to my goal I will not allow myself to be in this position again.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Like Corrie, I lost the 40 lbs really fast, but now I have stalled for several months. I don't care, if I don't loose another pound, I still will never go back to the way I was eating before. I will have an ocational cheat, planned I hope, but right back on LC next meal. Notice, I didn't say the next day, I said nexr MEAL.

[Corrie]

Exactly!!!AND NONE OF MY PLANNED CHEATS HAVE BEEN ON FOOD.
ONCE WAS SO I COULD HAVE A BEER.
THE OTHER 2 TIMES WERE SO I COULD HAVE A COCKTAIL.
SO - YOU see what I mean.
I'll have an occasional drink - but I just don't eat that stuff.

[Tanyaskees]

Mine are food cheats, could not care less if I ever have another drink, not a big drinker. And I don't like beer. But give me real ice cream any day :D

[Corrie]

ICE CREAM - :Puke: :nono:

[Tanyaskees]

You can't be serious....I love ice cream. My favorite food.

[summer10]

Time for me to go home - you guys have a good night, talk to you tomorrow.

Summer

[Corrie]

:Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke: :Puke:
I am COMPLETELY serious......YUC.

[Corrie]

Bye Summer - have a good evening.
Take more vitamins - They will help too!

[Tanyaskees]

Ok Corrie, I got your point :). Thats how I feel about beer.

[Corrie]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!! :angel:

[Tanyaskees]

Nite girl, I am outta here :). Talk to you tomorrow.

[Corrie]

BuhByeBABE!!! :wave:

[Tanyaskees]

Morning ladies, I am royally pissed today. I thought working out makes you loose wieght, not gain. I gained another pound this morning :Puke:. Hate it, but I keep telling myself.....it will come off, it will come off, it will come off....well, you get the drift.

[Corrie]

I HATE when that happens.
How much water are you drinking????
I was reading in somebodys journal (a mentor) that sometimes she will take a week of from exercising to kinda like throw her body a curve ball - to shake things up a bit....try that for a few days - while possibly eating high fat foods (macadamia nuts, cream cheese, meat etc..... no carbs at all except what are in those foods for a few days.....

[Tanyaskees]

I don't want to do that yet, since I have only been working out for 2 weeks. I think it is too soon to be taking time off. I don't work out every day anyway, 4 times a week. I do drink tons of water, at leat 100 oz. a day, usually more. It really sucks.

[Corrie]

OK - well let me think because we are in the same boat......
I have been gaining and losing the same 3 pounds for 3 weeks. Lets think about this for a moment......B right back....

[Tanyaskees]

Ok girl, think away. I have gained like 5 pounds in the last 2 or 3 weeks, I hate it. Today is the highest I have been in about 3 weeks. I am still not chaging my stats........GRRRRRRRRR

[summer10]

Good morning.

Tanya and Corrie - sorry about your gains - you know muscle weighs more than fat - maybe you are building muscle???

If you are doing everything else the same, then the weight WILL eventually come off.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hey Summer, yeah, I know, that's what I keep telling myself. How are you this morning? And where is Rhonda?

[Corrie]

OK - here are some problems I have been having and an ideas I have....

GOOD MORNING SUMMER!!!

ok here we go - b right nback - it's going to take a few minutes to type it!!!

[sydneyalex]

Morning All, :)

I am here, been really busy today....I am back on track...ate all lo carb yesterday and drank 100 oz of water...I feel better today...
I am NOT cheating any more

Tanya - you have built muscle I bet....

Sorry I didnt get to say good bye yesterday, we had a big storm come up and I had to shut down early.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Morning Rhonda, gald you are feeling better :)

[summer10]

Good morning Rhonda,
Glad to hear that you are back on track.

Corrie,
I saw your post about the vitamins from yesterday. I take a multi and I have been taking the Atkins weight loss vitamins. But I read an article about GTF chronium and I am going to start taking that - I ordered it online - just waiting for the delivery.

Tanya,
I am OK - STILL no loss for me. I have been exercising and watching what I'm eating since I got back from vacation. I want to see a loss - but I am still glad that I didn't gain from my cheats on vacation. BTW - I read yours and Corrie's post from yesterday - I like to drink and I love ice cream. That's what I cheated on - BOTH - gee, that must be why I haven't had a loss.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Not gaining while on vacation is a BIG thing, I would have gained 10 pounds :). The loss will come, just hang in there.

[Corrie]

Ok - I am having water problems - I mean as in retaining it. My hand constantly hurt and my rings are tight.
I know my gains are not due to a cheat - cause I dont. But like I said - I haven't really gained - just haven't lost.
The same 2 - 3 pounds come and go. So I know it's water...Here are the possible causes....

Could the problem be that our insulin levels are too high from something stupid we are doing?

Coffee/caffeine stilmulates insulin - insulin stops weight loss and causes water retention.
I have been having 2 cups of real coffee in the morning to shake off the xanex i have been taking to sleep at night. ( I have really crappy things going on that make it impossible to sleep etc...Husband possibly dying, etc.....)

so - I need to cut out the coffee again.
What about you? any excess coffee, tea, diet drinks?

I have also found that the bottled sparkling water I get at Wallmart/Sam's club is flavored with Nutra Sweet - My body doesn't like Nutra sweet - I cut that out (I was bummed - I like those)

Are we getting enough veggies?? I know I am not. Are you?
Are we getting enough protein?
Are you eating enough fat?
Are you taking your vitamins?

This could be muscle as Summer stated - I told you before it takes 6 weeks to build a new muscle - and you are at 4 - so the process is well on it's way. Also remember that if your muscles are torn (as they get when you exercise) they will retain water to help repair the muscle and increase mass. And we all know muscle weighs more than fat....

What about getting enough fiber?

Anything else

Can you think of anything you have changed at all - r u eating anything different??? You may possibly have a food allergu to something - that's why I suggest keeping a food log.

Anything else???

[Corrie]

Morning Miss Rhonda!
NO MORE CHEATING!!!

[summer10]

I have to admit I have 1/2 cup of coffee every morning. And sometimes in the afternoon I have an ice coffee - it helps me have energy to exercise when I get home. I love Dunkin Donuts ice coffee - I don't think I can give it up. When I first started Atkins I tried giving up caffeine and I had a bad headache - that's why I have the 1/2 cup in the morning - that and I like it. I have just about given up the diet coke - I probably have less than 1 a week.

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - what is in that iced coffee?
Real cream? Sweetner??
Make sure they are using Real cream and not nutra sweet.
That could be another problem ladies...
Is there to much NutraSweet/Equal in your diet???

[Tanyaskees]

Ok, lets see, I going to try to answer these one at a time, let me know if Imissed something. Here goes:

Coffee - 2 cups a day w/cream, no sweetner..
no tea, no diet drinks
Water is all I EVER drink.

Are we getting enough veggies?? NO
Are we getting enough protein? Yes
Are you eating enough fat? Yes
Are you taking your vitamins? Yes
What about getting enough fiber? Yes, taking psyllium for fiber.

[summer10]

Corrie,

I have cream in my iced coffee. I don't use sweeteners in my coffee.

Although, I did try the mock danish and I did use Splenda in that. Atkins recommends Splenda - do you think it's NOT ok to have that? I don't use it very often.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I never eat veggies...maybe a salad once a week...how much veggies do we need? And what are the best sources of protein?

I dont drink coffee, thank god.....Corrie - what is up with your husband (if you dont mind me asking) ??

I had sugar free jello last nite - no carbs...is that ok...

Summer - what is GTF chronium?

Rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda -

I can answer the veggie question - on induction you should be having 3 cups of veggies. Either 3 cups of salad or 2 cups of salad and 1 cup of low carb veggies (measured raw). You have to eat your veggies - you must not be getting enough vitamins if you don't - also you wouldn't be getting enough fiber

GTF chronium is glucose tolerance factor chromium. It is supposed to be better for weight loss than chromium picolate.

Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda,
Forgot one thing - SF Jello is ok - I read that on one of the threads. I've only had it once - I don't think it's that good.
Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer - what veggies are the best to eat...I will stop at the produce market today......

SF Jello is good with whipped cream..... ;)

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I usually eat green beans or broccoli. Or sometimes I add cucumbers and celery to my salad.

Are you making your own whipped cream? Because the cans usually have added sugar.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Summer, I have been taking glucose tolerance factor chronium for about a month now, can;t see any difference yet, but I think they said it takes a few months or so for it build back up in your body.

[summer10]

Tanya,

I read that too. I have the info at home - I'll look for it and try to post it later.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Thanks Summer :).

Hey Corrie.....where are you ????

[sydneyalex]

No not making my own...dont know how to do that...is said o carbs on the label but what do I know....

cucumbers sounds good....celery too...will have to start eating more veggies

[Tanyaskees]

Look ya'll, I am on my last chicken leg before I get a steak......cool :).

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - your ahead of me...you been doing heavy posting...

Rhonda

[summer10]

You're all ahead of me - both in posting and weight loss!!!

[Tanyaskees]

Corrie and I have been talking after you girlsgo home. Plus, I post on the weekends. I am addicted to this darn forum :rolleyes:

[Corrie]

HEY HEY HEY - I am back - our stupid freekin server went down again - had to re boot and all that jazz.....

Now - what is wrong with my hubby - ya got all day????

As far as veggies go - there is a whole list in Dr A's book - do you have it???

[Corrie]

PLUS - I am in the bathroom every half hour today - that is a good thing!!!

[sydneyalex]

Yes Corrie - I have it ..just too lazy to pull it out I guess. I forget about veggies...concentrate too much on meat...

And Summer honey - you have lost a lot more weight than me so there.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Corrie, I hope you hubby is going to be ok.

[Corrie]

NO NO NO!!! :nono: Rhonda - HERE IS WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO:

You put that book on your night stand. EVERY NIGHT BEFORE YOU GO TO SLEEP YOU READ THAT BOOK. I don't care if it is 1 page or 10 or a whole chapter. When you get to the end start it again. When you have done this for a while everything in that book will be stamped into your subconcious (sp) as well as your waking mind!! It will give you inspiration that carrys you thru the next day - your brain will process the information while you sleep. Soon you'll be as fast as I am to quote it. And more important soon it will be a way of life rather than just a diet.

I am serious - do this for me - you wondered where I get my willpower and determination (besides the fact that I am simply a hard headed stubborn B~!$&.) - now you know......

[Corrie]

Thanks Tanya - I am too mean to let him go over the edge. He wouldn't dare.

[sydneyalex]

Yes Mam.....I will obey.....will read it over and over.....

You guys give me my strength...dont know what I would do without you all.

Corrie - I will keep your husband in my prayers. I am not a real religious person but I know my prayers have been answered before.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

Rhonda - thanks I appreciate it. Someday when my fingers can take it - I'll tell you guys what has happened and has been going on for almost 9 years.....

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I agree with Corrie about re-reading the book. When I first started Atkins I was referring to the book all the time. I have to admit I look at it less often now, but I am going to pull it out and start reading it again. It does help to keep you on track.


Corrie,

I hope everything is OK with your husband too. You seem better this week - are you feeling better anyway?

Summer

[Corrie]

A little better Summer thanks.
I am under pressure/stress that would kill superman let alone a normal human being - so it's no wonder that I cant sleep - but I'll bounce back and snap out of it - I usually do.

[sydneyalex]

Since I ate lunch I am feeling sick..... :Puke:

Still not TOM for me....I would die if I were pregnant by that asshole.......my tubes were tied when I had my daughter almost 7 years ago.....I cannot be pregnant....just cannot be...I sure feel like it right now tho....sure wish I would start.....


Moan and complain...thats all i seem to do.

[Corrie]

Rhonda - (and Summer and Tanya) go read my latest post in my journal - it's about my husband. You won't feel so bad about your life when you are done.

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, pick up a test on your way home, it will put your mind at ease.

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - my heart goes out to you...I am so sorry. Isnt the hospital that sent him home that day responsible for this...seems like a cut and dry case....have you spoken with a lawyer about possibly sueing the hospital...I know it dont help the health problems but at least financially it would help....So he is in pain all the time....god I feel for him....Again I am so sorry....wish I knew what to say, I am at a loss for words...no wonder you are so stressed out.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

The hospital has changed hands since then - the dr who did it is gone.....
I clench my teeth in my sleep and am grinding them down - I have really got to get to the dentist......
plus my own dr....

[Tanyaskees]

Corrie, there is absolutly nothing I can say to try and make you feel better, so I am not ever going to try. Just know that I am here for you if yopu need a shoulderand an ear, and that I do care. Big hug to you.

((((((((((((CORRIE))))))))))))))

[Corrie]

Thanks.

You'd think it would be an open and shut case wouldn't you - unfortunately it's not. I don't have the energy to get into the legal stuff with you right now. But yes, we have tried.

This is the whole source of my depression thing and why I got so heavy in the first place.

So you see - this WOL is the only thing in my life I have complete control over. It's the only thing I can control. It's why I'm such a hard assed bitch.

Someday I'll be old and I may be alone...but I'll never be fat again.

[summer10]

Corrie,

I am so sorry about your husband. This must be so difficult for you. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better, but I know there are no words that can help.

It's amazing that you are able to stay focused, to work, to take care of your health and still provide support for your family. You must be a really strong person.

Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda,
Being dehydrated can make you sick to your stomach, are you drinking enough water?
Summer

[sydneyalex]

Oh yes...I have been drinking my water...cant do it now tho...would puke every where...I feel really sick.....wonder if something was wrong with that chicken.

Rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda,
It's almost time for you to go home, right? I hope you feel better.
Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thanks Summer - I hate feeling this way....just got word that they want to start making me work until 3:30......instead of 3...go figure..someone is jealous of my hours....this company sucks sometimes. Everybody minds your business.

Rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda,
So does that mean you can come in later?

[hipnochik]

I am just new here to this WOE and this support forum...have read some of the previous postings as far back as a month and you all seem like a great bunch!!! I messed up and had a beer today not realizing that it was 13 carbs (geez) but thanks to corries previous posting got all the correct info.now I am curious...how long will it take for the effects of the evil beer to wear off and return to fat burning.any ideas? thanks! :roll:

[Corrie]

Thanks Summer ...Hope you feel better Rhonda....Sorry about your hours.

I think I have had enough for the day. That's why I don't really talk about it - I get really upset.

Tomorrow is a holiday (pioneer day - the day the great mormon leader stopped in the middle of the salt lake valley and said "this is the place") in this stupid state so I won't be here tomorrow. The whole friggin state shuts down.....
You guys have a great day.

[Corrie]

Hi! Welcome.
It takes about 2 days to turn your body from sugar burn back to fat burn.
Ta ta again.

[hipnochik]

Also...does BF mean body fat % and if so....how do I figure this?thanks! :D

[Tanyaskees]

Hi hipnochik, welcome :). I can't answer you questions about BF, don't know how to figure it out. The beer thing, oh well, just let it go and don't beat yourself up about it. I heard that miller light has only 4 carbs.

[Tanyaskees]

I am outta here, go to go get a shot in the butt at my Dr. office. It will be quiet without you Corrie tomorrow, have a great day off. Talk you ya'll tomorrow.

[summer10]

Hi Hipnochik,

Welcome. The alcohol will burn off. It will just slow your weight loss. If you are going to drink beer, drink Miller Light, it has the lowest carbs.

I can't answer the BF question either.

Summer

[summer10]

I am getting ready to leave too - we are expecting a storm and it's really dark out - I hope I get home before it starts.

Talk to you guys tomorrow.

Corrie, have a good day off.

Summer

[summer10]

Here is a link to the Carb Addicts website that answers questions about GTF Chromium:

http://www.carbohydrateaddicts.com/glucose.html

[summer10]

The Hellar's book states: "The benefits of GTF chromium may begin to show within one to two months. However, long before you notice the difference, you body will already be responding to this often much-needed nutrient."

They recommend Solgar's GTF Chromium, 200 mcg. I ordered some from Vitaminshoppe.com - they say not to accept brands that add other things to the chromium. They also recommend taking it without food.

Summer

[summer10]

Here is some info from the Heller's book about magnesium - I thought you guys might be interested:

"Do you have signs of Magnesium Deficiency?

A magnesium deficiency can produce any of the following symptoms:

agitation or anxiety
muscle weakness
anemia
cold hands and feet
confusion or disorientation
depression
heart rhythm disturbances (incl rapid heartbeat)
high or low BP
hyperactivity
irritability
loss of balance while walking
loss of hair
muscle weakness
nausea
nervousness
numbness and tingling
restless leg syndrome
restlessness
seizures
spasm
stomach upset
subnormal body temp
tremors or twitching
vertigo
weakness

If you have any of these symptoms and the cause remains unexplained, it would certainly seem wise to discuss magnesium supplementation with your physician. In addition, in view of magnesium's relationship to insulin and insulin resistance, the use of magnesium supplementation as part of a heart healthy program would seem an important issue to explore."

Soybeans, shrimp, crab, clams, oysters and green vegetables are good sources of magnesium. The avg women needs 280 milligrams magnesium a day. (Men on avg 350)


"... Of particular interest to the carbohydrate addict is the fact that magnesium stores are dependent upon insulin action and the higher you insulin levels and insulin resistance, the lower your natural stores of magnesium are likely to be."


Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda,
Here is the list of induction vegetables from the Atkins site:

Vegetables
You can have two to three cups per day of:

alfalfa sprouts
daikon
mushrooms
arugula
endive
parsley
bok choy
escarole
peppers
celery
fennel
radicchio
chicory
jicama
radishes
chives
lettuce
romaine lettuce
cucumber
mâche
sorrel

These salad vegetables are high in phytonutrients and provide a good source of fiber.

Other Vegetables
You can have one cup per day of these veggies if salad does not exceed two cups. The following vegetables are slightly higher in carbohydrate content than the salad vegetables:

artichoke
celery root
pumpkin
artichoke hearts
rhubarb
asparagus
chard
sauerkraut
bamboo shoots
collard greens
scallions
dandelion
snow peas
bean sprouts
dandelion greens
spaghetti squash
beet greens
eggplant
spinach
broccoli
hearts of palm
string or wax beans
broccoli rabe
kale
summer squash
brussels
kohlrabi
tomato
bean sprouts
leeks
turnips
cabbage
okra
water chestnuts
cauliflower
onion
zucchini

If a vegetable, such as spinach or tomato, cooks down significantly, it must be measured raw so as not to underestimate its carb count.

I hope tomorrow you're going to post that you've started eating your veggies!!!

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Wow miss Summer, I see you have been a busy girl :).

[summer10]

Hey Tanya,

I know... my boyfriend (I hate calling him that - since I'm in my 40s - but what else do I call him, my S.O.???) anyway... he keeps asking me who I am talking to. I just keep telling him this site is helping me lose weight, then he leaves me alone.


Hey, Dr. Atkins was in a live chat on AOL tonight. I went in and read the comments - there was nothing earth shattering. (I was thinking people could have been asking better questions.) The questions seemed as though people hadn't even read his books.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Summer & Tanya,

How are ya....we will miss Corrie today wont we....wish it was a holiday for me....You guys were busy on here yesterday afternoon.... I still dont feel real good today....I dont know whats wrong with me...and NO I didnt eat any veggies last nite....
Never went by and got anything........I am so bad.....

Summer - for some reason I thought you were about 29-30...dont know why...how old are you girl?

Rhonda

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

Sorry you're not feeling well, do you think it was something you ate?

You have to eat some vegetables. Did you check out the list? What are you eating?

Did you pull out your Atkins book?

Did you look at the Chromium link?

(Don't want to be a nag!!!)

I am 41, (to old to be referring to my S.O. as my "boyfriend"!)

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer - I am not sure whats wrong...I have a headache too....I had some chicken yesterday, some boiled eggs and some SF jello. thats it....and a few pumpkin seeds....

I know I am eating wrong...

I am still the oldest one here....44. :( I just hate getting old.

[summer10]

Rhonda,
Is that a typical day - or did you just eat so little because you didn't feel good? You aren't eating enough.

Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda,

Did you notice I just earned my 3rd leg!

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer - good for you, You will be legs ahead of me before long...I wonder how far up you can go...I saw someone the other day with 4 Lobsters....WOW

[Tanyaskees]

Hey girls :wave: What's happening? pretty busy day today, so I'll be in and out.

[summer10]

Good morning Tanya How are you doing today?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Pretty goos, just very busy :). Talk to you girls later.

[sydneyalex]

Hi Tanya,

Sorry your so busy...wonder why they want us to work when we come in????

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Been wondering the same thing for years now :daze:

[sydneyalex]

I am hungry today and all I brought in was some summer sausage and cheese. I have to start planning better.

rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I usually make chicken breasts on Sunday and then again on Wed. or Thursday and use those for my lunch.

What is summer sausage?

You're probably hungry because you didn't eat enough yesterday.

Summer

[summer10]

I have chicken salad almost every day for lunch. I am probably eating too much chicken.

I know I need some variety but it's too much work to make my lunch in advance. I have a microwave at work, but I usually take a walk so I don't like to bring something that needs to be heated up.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer Sausage is kinda like pepperoni.

[summer10]

Oh, I never heard of that. Pepperoni is too spicy for me.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

This is not spicy..its good...the GTF Chroninum (sp) I read the link you sent...so will it speed up weight loss? Was it expensive?

[summer10]

Here is the link from VitaminShoppe:http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/browse/sku_detail.jhtml?SkuID=6831&BrandName=Solgar&SkuName=GTF+Chromium&BreadCrumbType=Search

It was $16.76 for 250 pills

(they also have 100 pills for $7.84)

You only need 1/day - take w/o food.

Yes, it's supposed to help speed up your weight loss.

Summer

[summer10]

If you don't get it from Vitamin Shoppe, try to get the Solgar's brand, because you want pure chromium GTF - no additives.

I hope it helps. I had actually read about chromium way before I had started LCing - but I never knew there were different types.

Summer

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

So far it hadn't done sh*t for me :(.

[summer10]

Rhonda,
Tanya said yesterday that she has been taking GTF chromium for about a month - but that she doesn't notice any difference yet.

It can take up to two months to see results. In two months I will still have a lot to lose, I need all the help I can get!

Summer

[summer10]

Tanya,

Are you taking pure GTF Chronium? I don't think it's been long enough. How many mcgs are you taking? Do you take them alone?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

GTF 200mg first thing in the morning/no food. Have been doing it about a month.

[sydneyalex]

I tried those Apple Cidar things....those sucked too..didnt do a thing....I am tired of wasting my money on these things.

[summer10]

Tanya,

Are you going to keep taking it?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Yes, I am. It is fairly inexpensive and I want to give it chance.

[sydneyalex]

Well Tanya keep us posted on the stuff...I am not wasting my money until I know it has worked for someone...

[Tanyaskees]

It is kind of hard to tell what is working and what is not with all the other crap I am doing. But Chronium is supposed to be good for you anyway, so it can't hurt.

[sydneyalex]

Yeah I have taken it before but the picolinate kind.

Guess what I may have a date with a navy pilot this weekend..... :D

[Tanyaskees]

WOOOOHOOOOO, you go girl....... :thup:
We want details on Monday......

[sydneyalex]

He is someone I met on the internet....have met him face to face tho..saw his pic...he is nice looking....He has quite a career going...He is 47...so old enough to know what he is looking for.

[Tanyaskees]

Good for you, I am excited for you.

[sydneyalex]

I am scared... :eek:

[Tanyaskees]

Why??????????

[sydneyalex]

I dont know...he just seems too good to be true...too perfect...worry if he will like me or not and I am picky too so guess we will have to see what happens....

I hate just meeting someone and getting to know them...its alot of work.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

That sounds great. I love men in uniform!!!

Don't worry about whether or not he likes you. What's not to like - you are very nice. Anyway, worry about whether or not YOU like HIM.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I just kinda feel like maybe I am not good enough for him....dont know why?????

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, Summer is right. Summer, how did you get so smart? :).

[summer10]

Rhonda,

You know, it's possible that you are TOO GOOD for him. And it's possible you won't like him. Or maybe you'll both like each other - just have a good time for now.

Tanya,
I'm not smart - it must be age.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Dont go talking about age now.....

[summer10]

My S.O. just called and said my vitamins arrived today. I will be starting my chromium + magnesium in the morning.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thats great...sure has been different here today without Corrie...I hope she enjoyed her day off.

[summer10]

She's probably happy to be off of work - I know I would be. I can't wait until FRIDAY!!!

[sydneyalex]

I am amazed at how dedicated she is to this way of life and Tanya has done well too.....but your doing it too...but Corrie is Hard Core Lo Carb.......thats what I will start calling her HCLCC
Hard Core Lo Carb Corrie!!!! LOL :p

[summer10]

That is a good name for her. She knows so much and she's proof that this works.

[sydneyalex]

Yep - she sure is...I believe she could write a book...bless her heart all that she is going thru....I really feel for her. Been thinking about her alot....Life seems so unfair. :q:

[sydneyalex]

Bye Summer
:wave:
Bye Tanya


I am outta here, they havent started making me stay until 330 yet.

Hope you both have a great evening.....talk to ya tomorrow

Rhonda

[summer10]

Have a good night Rhonda

[summer10]

Tanya,

Where have you been all afternoon - you must be busy. I am leaving now. You have a good night.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning.....

I may not be here very long this morning...I am in such pain...finally started this morning, I have cramps worse than I ever have.......

[summer10]

Rhonda,

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Why don't you go home and get some rest?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

wHEN i FINISH WHAT i AM DOING i AM GOING.....I AM HURTIN SO SO BAD.

[summer10]

Take care of yourself, I hope you feel better.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

tHANKS SUMMER... YOU GIRLS HAVE A GOOD DAY.

RHONDA

[Tanyaskees]

Oh Rhonda, I hope you feel better.

I had really bad cravings for pizzalast night, so I called a friend of mine and we went to CC's and I had a salad and LOTS of pizza toppings. You should have seen our table, all this pizza crust, they thought I was nutts :). But it was soooooo good.

[Corrie]

Good morning! HCLCC - LOL - LOL - LOL - Ilike that.
Rhonda - hope you feel better and good luck on your date - just make sure you do the "piblic place" thing.

Didn't weigh this morning - no reason to. I can tell I am good and stuck.
Tanya - I eat pizza like that ALL the time......I love it.
Hey Summer!

What's up???

[summer10]

Hi Tanya and Corrie,

How are you guys doing?

Corrie,
Did you have a good day off?

I weighted this morning, still no loss for me.

Summer

[Corrie]

It was ok - I spent the morning cleaning and we got hit with a big rain storm in the afternoon - but it was good to break up the week anyway.....

I refuse to get on the scales - does anybody have an idea to help get rid of this retained water???? My fingers are still sore....

[Tanyaskees]

He Corrie, missed you yeaterday. The only thing I can suggest about the water is drink more water.

I have another real busy one, so will be in and out, ya'll have a good one. talk to you sometimes later.

[Corrie]

i drink tons of water........sigh
can't type either today -
well I'll be back - must get to work.

[Tanyaskees]

how is everyone? :). Awfully quiet today, busy day for all. I'll check in in a little while.

[Corrie]

Nothing new here...
I had ham and creamcheese rollups for a snack and that is the exciting part of my day.

[summer10]

Hi,

Sorry I haven't been here... I am having the day from H*ll.

Corrie,
Maybe you could avoid salt - or products that containe salt and that would help the water retention?

I don't think I'll be able to post again today, but you guys have a good night.

At least tomorrow is FRIDAY!!! Something to look forward to.

Summer

[Corrie]

AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH


May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

[Tanyaskees]

Good one Corrie, brought a :) to my face. Been a day from H**l here too. Almost over though.

[Corrie]

It has been dead here. I really want to go home as it is my little guys birthday today - he is 12!!

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning guys,

How is everyone! I feel much better, bleeding to death but the cramps are not so bad today....I thought I was gonna die yesterday.....really bad day...

TGIF!!!!!

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Good morning everyone :wave:.

Rhonda, I am glad you are feeling better, I remember those cramps, ouch. I am on depo shot so I dont get TOM anymore, it is one nice thing about this kind of BC.

Corrie, did your son have a nice B-Day? I hope so.
Hopefully it won't be so crazy around here today, and Rhonda.....TGIF is right :).

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - I dont know about this paxil - I am so so hungry and nothing satisifys me....do you think I could just not take it? I only been on it for two weeks now....

[Tanyaskees]

I don't know Rhonda, I can't tell you not to take it. You may get sick if you just quit, you need to taper off. But I really don't think paxil is to blame for your hunger. Talk to your doctor.

[sydneyalex]

My dr is so hard to get ahold of....you really dont think thats it...I will continue with it and see what happens...I am kinda afraid to just quit taking it...like you said before I need to be sure to have the right kind of foods around.... :rolleyes:

[Tanyaskees]

That's right, you can do this.
Well, one hour down, seven to go <sigh>

[sydneyalex]

Looks like Corris liked the nick name I gave her....wonder where Summer is today....she is usually on by now. :confused:

[sydneyalex]

Corris - duh...I meant Corrie......

I have 6 hours to go.... :p

[Tanyaskees]

They'll be here soon. 6 hours, lucky you. Us your date on?

[sydneyalex]

Dont know for sure...he is suppose to call me here at work today..he sounds like a dream come true....we will see..nothing that good ever happens to me...Wish I had this 30 lbs off that I have put on. It would make me feel much better.

I need a little black dress to wear....little black dresses always make you look thinner.

[Corrie]

Good morning...

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, I am no shrink or anything, but it sounds to me like you have a real self confedence problem, saying stuff like 'nothing that good ever happens to me'. Stop it.....until you start liking and respecting yourself, no one else will.

[Tanyaskees]

Morning Corrie, I am playing Rhonda's shrink this morning, want to help me. She need a shot of self confidence really bad. Rhodna, You have to love YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Corrie]

I have been trying to get that thru her head for over a month!

[Tanyaskees]

Oh well, maybe one day.

Rhonda, you got quiet, Ihope you're not mad. Don't be mad, just trying to help.

[Corrie]

Strength, courage and self confidence have to start from within......and it's never too late to begin!

I feel a bit better today - almost feel kinda skinny - tho the rings are still tight. I am having egg salad for brunch. With decaf - num.....

[sydneyalex]

Hey you two,

I just got busy and your right....it just seems like I have such bad luck.....I know I have alot to be grateful for/.....No way am I mad.

And Corrie is right - she has told me that over and over.....

How are you today Corrie - How was your sons birthday????

Seems like July is a busy month for birthdays for you.

[Tanyaskees]

Thats what I am having for lunch, I love egg salad. I think Rhonda is mad at me. Rhonda....where are you?

Corrie, don't you love the feeling skinny days, Iknow I do.

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - yeah I am ready to kick your ass.... :devil:


If you believe that I have another one for you.....I have been on the phone...sorry.....I could never get mad at any of you.....

[Corrie]

Nobody is mad at anybody - that is what we are here for - to poke each other and say "knock it off"!!!!!!

I do love those skinny days - but it is just starting - hopefully I can flush a couple pounds of water out with this egg salad - I love it as well. I'm going to try going back to basic hard core induction - I have got to get rid of this water before I cut my fingers off.....

I was reading some other threads yesterday - and I have decided I really like the Atkins KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach. I really don't worry about all the mixes, bars, low carb breads etc- I just really keep it simple - works best for me.

[Tanyaskees]

That KISS does sound good, but I am NOT giving up my protien shakes. I need to fine some threads about it and read more on it. Where did you see them Corrie?

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - your probably right...I think those candy bars stalled me...I want to check that out too. (KISS) thing

[Corrie]

I won't give mine up either - I'm talking about all the atkins bake mix - protein bars and all the low carb products - I mean - I'll use them once in a while - but not on a daily basis - the simpler the better for me. Rhonda showed me a "metabolic diet" last month - It was so full of rules and this and that - but basically the same diet......the more simple it is the easier it is to stick to.
I read the Atkins KISS stuff in the "hot links" section.

[Tanyaskees]

I found it, it does sound simple, but I have to cook :(. I hate to cook. I don't want to cook......WHAAAAHHHHHH

[sydneyalex]

I agree - dont need too many rules.......

[Corrie]

I HATE to cook as well - so when I do - I cook a BUNCH at once and freeze some for use during the week. It works great for me.
I just warm it up and use salad stuff I keep on hand.....

[sydneyalex]

WE all agree about cooking thats for sure....

Where is Summer today????

[Tanyaskees]

I was just wondering that too. I hope she is ok. Maybe she is playing hookie ;)

[Corrie]

Or possibly she has some real work to do today - speaking of which - I'll check in later....

[summer10]

Good morning. I've been working. I didn't have a great day yesterday and can't believe that today is even worse!

TGIF

I am soooo looking forward to the weekend. I didn't feel good yesterday, (headache), I went to bed at 8:00 last night, felt a little better this morning, then I came to work and the headache is back. I may try to get out of here an hour early today.

So, how are you all doing?

I've been thinking I should go back to strict induction too. I think the Advantage bars may be slowing me down.

BTW I read you all hate to cook, I love to cook. I actually miss being more creative. But liking to cook is not helping me lose, is it?

Rhonda,
When you think negative thoughts, you need replace them with good ones. Focus on what's good in your life. You can do anything you want, and don't worry about what other people think. You'll never be able to satisfy everyone else, just worry about how YOU feel.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Friday is not suppose to be busy...but I have been that way today as well.

[sydneyalex]

Summer - hope my illness didnt rub off on you to much yesterday...sorry about your headache....you probably should have taken the day off.....I still dont feel really good but I am better.

Thanks for the positive thoughts.

[Tanyaskees]

Hey guys, get out there and read the thread
NBC Dateline Josh Mankiewicz Video--Our Story Caused a Food Fight-7/23/02

There is a link the rto a great story, real funny too. Good read.

[Corrie]

I read it yesterday - it was great. Hi Summer!

[summer10]

Rhonda,
I'm glad you are feeling better. I'm sure I'll be better once I get out of here!

Tanya,
Can you post the link?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I watched the dateline thing...it was pretty good.

[Corrie]

Ill see if I can find the link again....

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

I thought you left to do some work.

Glad you are having a thin day. I felt really FAT this morning. I didn't even check the scale. I don't feel like I've lost, which I why I think I need to pull out my book and make sure I am back on 100% induction.

Summer

[Corrie]

I did a little work - came back - now I have to go and do some more LOL.
I won't get on the scales either.....I know what you mean.
My FAT day was yesterday - and I did some re-reading last night - I needed some inspiration.....can't find that link - more later C

Oh - I mean HCLCC

[Tanyaskees]

3 more hours, and I am outta here :) :yay: :clap: :wiggle: :yay: :clap: :wiggle:

[sydneyalex]

Tanya ,

I only have 2 more to go!!!!! :thup:

[Corrie]

Rub it in - rub it in - that's not very nice now is it????
5 for me...

[sydneyalex]

Oh but I have been here since 700 this morning..... :o

[Corrie]

Its a little after high noon here and I work 8 to 5 - I usually take my lunch at about 12:45....what time is it there? (both)...I think Summer is in the same time zone as me but I could be wrong....

[sydneyalex]

Its about 1:15 here in sunny Florida!!!! :)

[Corrie]

How can you be only an hour ahead of me - I thought you were at least 2 time zones in front.....

[Tanyaskees]

Yeah, it's about 1:20 here. I eat at my desk while I "work".............so I get to leave around 4 or so.

[Corrie]

Does florida do DST???

[Corrie]

How can you both be in the same time zone??? I need a map

[sydneyalex]

Corrie,

I am in NW Florida, thats why. I am on Central Time. When you get to Tallahassee it jumps to another hour ahead. And yes we have DST.

[Tanyaskees]

My in-laws ar in West Palm Beach and they are an hour ahead of us, I think. I never could figure out this time zone mess. We also have daylight savings time, which is a royal pain all around.

[Tanyaskees]

Hey, a coworker just took a digital picture of me that I think is pretty good. I think I'll post it when she emails it to me. First time in my life I am not too camera shy.

[Corrie]

Rhonda - so you're in the part of Florida that's under Alabama - not Georgia Right?

Tanya - Tennessee is split in two time zones - what a pain in the ass - just like DST!!!
ok - i get it....

[Corrie]

OK - I am off to lunch - back in an hour (or so)

[summer10]

I am in EST. It's currently 2:45. I'm supposed to be her until 4:30.

So Tanya,
Where's your picture?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Still on her digital, she will email it to me this weekend and then I'll post it. I want pictures of ya'll too.

[sydneyalex]

Yes Corrie thats right.

Rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda,

Is your date on? If so, have a good time.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Less then 2 hours to go :hyper: :yay: :wiggle: :yay: :wiggle: :yay: :wiggle: :yay:

[Tanyaskees]

Yeah Rhonda, did he call?

[summer10]

I'm going home (early!).


You guys all have a good weekend. :wave:

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

You too summer, see ya.

[sydneyalex]

Bye Summer,

He is suppose to call me later on tonite...was busy flying today..we shall see.......

I am going to log off too....everyone have a good weekend....

Rhonda :wave:

[Tanyaskees]

Bye Rhonda, have fun. We want details on Monday :).

[Corrie]

Well for hell's sakes - is anybody there???

[Tanyaskees]

Yep, but not for long :). As soon as I finish up, I am gone. TGIF..............

[Corrie]

Well - you have a great afternoon and weekend and I'll chat with ya on monday! TGIF!!!

[Tanyaskees]

You too girlfiend. I'll be thinking about you and your hubby. See ya monday :wave:

[Corrie]

TTFN!!! :wave:

[summer10]

Good morning, hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was OK, but as always, too short.

But... I had a TWO pound loss today!!!

I haven't had a loss in several weeks - so I was really happy to finally see some downward movement. I feel so much better.

I have a really busy day today, several meetings - but I will check in when I can.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Good morning, way to go Summer :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
No loss for me. actually I bought a new scale this weekend that measures BF as well. It is a lot more acurate then what I have amd is 5 lbs more, just like my dr's office. So I need to adjust my stats, and I really don't want too. With the gain in the last few weeks and now 5 lbs more on the new scale, I weigh almost 190 lbs..GRRRRRRRRR. Hate that, but oh well.

[summer10]

Hi Tanya,

How was your weekend?

Great pic of you - I thought I was on the wrong thread when I pulled up your picture.

That's too bad about the scale - but I guess it's better to know. My scale isn't too good either. But I figure I always use the same scale so it's probably ok. I've been looking for a new one but haven't been able to find one. But if I got on it and it went up, I wouldn't be happy.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Thanks Summer, well, I adjusted my stats to my new scale....not too happy about it. But I adjusted my start weight too. Oh well, now I know :(.