New & need a buddy!

[Corrie]

Tanya!!! Great photo!! You are so cute. Don't worry about the adjustment - all is well. I have finally lost some of the excess water and am back down to my stats.


Summer!!!
WAY TO GO!!! WHOO HOO!! :cheer: :hyper: :cheer:
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU - CONGRATS!!!

How was everybody's weekend???
Mine sucked.

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

Thanks.

Sorry you didn't have a good weekend. How are you doing today? At least you've lost some of the water.

Where is Rhonda today???

Summer

[Corrie]

I am doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.
I am drinking decaf with half n' half this morning - wish I could have the real thing. No water yet - I had better go and take care of that..........no breakfast either - whoooooo I am being really bad today.

[Tanyaskees]

Thanks Corrie, I am not happy with the new scale, but at least I know it is accurate. I keep telling myself that I still lost the same amount of wieght. Do you think the BF scale is accurate, I wonder how it measures the BF. It sais mine BF is 36%.

[Tanyaskees]

Corrie, I am glad you lost the water. You must feel good.

I had a headache all weekend, started Friday night and ended this morning. So my weekend sucked too, you are not alone Corrie :).

Where is Rhonda this morning?

[Corrie]

I had a headache too - ALL WEEKEND.

I don't think I even went outside - and that's not like me - I usually live in the pool all weekend.

I have no idea how the BF part of the scale workd - sorry.

I still have a little water to lose but it is nowhere as bad as it was.

[Tanyaskees]

Not fun, I did get out and do stuff. My mother in law was in town, so I had to see her. But I did spend bunch of time in bed, and no jazzercise saturday morning, just couldn't do it.

[sydneyalex]

Hi Guys,

I am here......been busy and came in late today.....Its MOnday...was bad again...ate some cereal...couldnt help it just had a real craving....I want to go back to induction, probably will starting on the 1st...My weekend sucked too...I was very busy.

Headache too....wonder whats wrong with us....Tanya- great picture....I have one on my computer but its from 8 years ago and it a glamour type thing....I could put it on here but I dont know how to do it....... :confused: Plus I look better in the pic than I do right now.......drinking my water tho.........

Hey summer - way to go girl :hyper:

You must be so excited.....I probley found those two pounds you lost.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Hey Rhonda, glad you are her, I was wondering about you. Did you have that date? And I do want to see pictures of all of you.

[Corrie]

DID YOU HAVE A DATE???

[sydneyalex]

NO DATE...... :rolleyes:

Never heard anything...oh well I dont care....dont matter to me...not sure and internet dating anyway.....its kinda creepy...

I sure am busy today./

[Corrie]

I guess that's probably a wise move anyway - I mean - ya never know.

[Tanyaskees]

His loss.....JERK

[sydneyalex]

I think he stays pretty busy, he may call this week sometime...who knows......dont matter to me.

[Tanyaskees]

Look at my stats Rhonda, I gained 10 pounds overnight.....LOL

[sydneyalex]

I saw that Tanya --- think I would toss that scale...... :eek:

[Corrie]

Just blow the friggin thing up...

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

How are you? We were wondering where you were.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

LOL, I wanted to, right through the window....it woulnd't do any good. I am the one thats fat, not the scale. Oh well, now when I get down to 178, it will for real.

[sydneyalex]

Hi Summer - its typical monday here...really busy...plus I came in late.....so many papers on my desk...congrats on the two pound loss.

:thup:

[summer10]

Thanks, Rhonda.

You know I'm still not in ketosis. I haven't been since my vacation. Do you guys think it could be because of the vitamins I've been taking? (GTF Chromium, magensium and green tea extract?)

Summer

[Corrie]

How do you know you're not in ketosis???

[Tanyaskees]

I don't know Summer. I go in and out of ketosis like a yo yo. Makes no sence.

[sydneyalex]

Those keto strips are discouraging....I dont like them....

[summer10]

Corrie,

Because I use the ketosis sticks and they keep reading negative. I've only been in "small" once since my "vacation cheat" . Prior to that I was always in moderate to large.

Summer

[Corrie]

I wouldn't worry about it. You probably are in ketosis.
Here's why:

You are drinking a boatload of water right???
Well - when your urine is stronger, less diluted - more yellow - the keto strips will show a heavier concentration of ketones.

When youre drinking the amount of water you should be - 2 (among others) important things are happening - you're giving your body the water it needs to flush the fat out of your system and keep everything moving - and your uring is diluted down - less color to it....- so you're ketones will read down as well - they are still there - just too diluted to produce a reading. Your body flushes ketones out of your system in your urine and your breath.
Try taking a reading in the middle of the night - or another off time when you haven't constantly been drinking water and see if you get a response. Then again - some people are in ketosis and never produce a reading. Possibly you are still eating too many carbs - try going back to induction for a few days and see what happens. I never use the stix - when I'm burning fat - I can smell it.

[summer10]

Corrie,

OK, I don't want to be gross - but you can smell it in your breath or urine? Just curious.

[summer10]

...What you're saying makes sense, except that I believe I am doing the same things as I was before, when I was getting a reading. I usually take the test in the morning, as soon as I get up.

[Corrie]

Both.
I can always taste it - YUCK.

To me, my urine smells like I took a handful of vitamins no matter if I did or not. It is the strongest the first potty run in the middle of the night or in the morning....

[summer10]

Corrie

Do you take Chromium?

[Corrie]

Summer -
I Take:

potassium
magnesium
calcium
vitamins a, c, & e.
B complex
fish oil
and a multi vitamin
I don't know if it has any chromium in it or not. I'll check.

[summer10]

Wow, that's a long list. Do any of those help with weight loss?

Summer

[Corrie]

Well - lets see...

potassium
magnesium
calcium - These help with keeping your water level stable - the electrolite end of things - keep away charlie horses.


vitamins a, c, & e. - are the antioxidants. all are essential - plus you need the c so the calcium will be absorbed.




B complex - I am probably their biggest fan - you need them ALL...
for: energy, fat burn, fights depression, brain fog, etc etc etc.....the list is long for the b vitamins.


fish oil (essential oils)
an essential fatty acid - a must for fat burn - plus keeps your hair and nails strong and glossy!!!
some people take flax seed oil as well - but I have never tried it.

and the rest.......

[summer10]

I just started taking magnesium because it's supposed to help with cold hands and feet. My hands are so cold they ache and I wear socks to bed every night - even in this hot/humid weather.

I've never heard anything about fish oil maybe I will try adding that.

I do take a woman's multi that has alot of B in it.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hey guys, I just ordered flax-o-meal hot cereal. Has any of you ever tried it? Just wondering.

[summer10]

Tanya,

I haven't tried it. But I'd be interested in hearing how it is.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

:wave:

I'm outta here...bye all of you!!!!!

Rhonda

[Corrie]

Flax o meal sounds really nasty to me - I decided to pass on it.
Not a real big fan of that kind of thing anyway.

Summer - I take extra b complex on top of what is in my multivitamin - in fact most of them are on top of the multi - most vitamins and minerals in a multi vitamin really aren't any where what you really need or can have anyway - I still have some prenatals that I take when I really need to.

[Tanyaskees]

Summer, I'll let you know how it is. Sometimes I just want something different and easy. This sounds easy, just add hot water. My kind of cooking.....LOL

[Corrie]

Sounds easy - but what do you have to put on top to make it edible???

[Tanyaskees]

It is already flavoured.

[Corrie]

Flavoured like what???

[Tanyaskees]

Vanilla Almond, Butter Pecan and one more I can't remember.

[Corrie]

well - you'll have to let me know what your verdict is....

[Tanyaskees]

I will, it sounds kind of good to me, we'll see.

[Corrie]

Is it supposed to be like a malt o meal - cream o wheat type of thing - a hot mush (as my granppa would have called it)?

[Tanyaskees]

I miss hot mush.....LOL. At this point I'll take anything different. Well, I am outta here, talk to you tomorrow.

[Corrie]

Until tomorrow my sweet!!!

[Tanyaskees]

Hey Corrie, I am home. I was just wondering, I used the hidden carb calculator to check my shakes, and it comes out different if I specify it as a meal then a snack. What is the deal? The rest of info is the same. I am confused.

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Summer, Corrie and Tanya :D

How is everyone this morning? I am stressed.....I wish I could have some time to myself...my 21 year old and her daughter are staying with me and my 6 year old......so stressful because my 6 year old picks on the 2 year old and my 21 year old seems to hate her sister...HELP.....

[summer10]

Good morning Rhonda.

How long are they staying for? It is really hard to have someone move in with you. I am sure your 6 yr old feels like her space is being invaded. Maybe some one on one time would be good for her? (I don't have any kids - so I might not be right - but it just seems like that could help.) Is it a temporary situation?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Yes, very temporary....she has a key to the apt she is renting. We just have to find someone to help us move now....Her stuff is in storage.....

[Tanyaskees]

Morning girls, I got my 'walk away the pounds for abs' tapes last night. Did the 1 mile this morning, it sure felt good. 1 mile tape is way to easy, so tomorrow it is 2 miles. It also has this belt with the resistence cords, so you are also working your upper body as well. I am going to try to do one most mornings.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

At least there is an end in sight.

Tanya,
I'm impressed, exercising before work! I used to be able to do that too - but now I can't because my boyfriend is still asleep when I get up for work. I found that I exercised more when I could do it in the morning. (He's offered to get up earlier so that I can exercise but I thought that wouldn't be very nice of me!)

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good for you Tanya - I cant wake up enough to exercise in the mornings...I give myself just enough time to get ready to go. :(

[Tanyaskees]

I am not sure how long it will last, but I know there is so much more benefits to exercising in the morning, I sure will try to keep it up. I love my sleep though, so it will be tough.

[Corrie]

Carb counter - Tanya - I noticed that a while ago - I have no idea why they don't put something different in to choose because neither really works.

Rhonda - I don't know what to tell ya - I know the feeling.

Hey Summer.

Well ladies - I'm off to an early morning meeting.
See ya later.

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Corrie....

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

How are you today?

I've been in meetings this morning and have more this afternoon. I've been really busy and my desk is a MESS!!! I don't know why - but ever since I got back from vacation I just don't want to be here. Before I didn't mind working but I just can't get back into it. I need to find some motivation to be here, (other than the fact that I need to get paid!!).

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

My motivation is being build as we speak....LOL. The forst floor is framed and the insallation(sp?) is up. So excited :D

[sydneyalex]

Summer - I know the feeling...I have filing stacked up too....

Tanya - I am so excited for you...are you still cleaning like crazy??

Corrie must be busy today too.......

[Tanyaskees]

Some cleaning, tired of it though. But I do have energy like never before. Fixin to start packing.

[summer10]

I have plenty of motivation at home - it's just at work that I don't have any.

Tanya when will your house be done? What type of house is it? I would love to have a brand new house!

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

It will be done sometime in November. It is a 2 story, all open. One bedroom down, 2 up and a huge rec room up. It is about 2800 sq. Greatroom is 2 story high, balcony looking over it from the second floor. Huge master bath wigh hot tub. Keeping room off the kitchen, separated by a bar. It is really pretty.

[summer10]

Tanya,

It sounds awesome. Are you moving from an apartment? What are you going to do with all that room???

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

No, I have a house now. All that room, not sure, just fell in love with the house. Really was not looking for anything that big, but I just love THIS house. I looked and looked but kept coming back to it for over a year, so I bought it.

[sydneyalex]

Whew...Tanya - Ms Moneybags......girlfriend that house sounds really awesome!!!! I would love to have a house like that...You go girl. ;)

[summer10]

Tanya,

I would never be able to have a new house built in my area, land is so expensive. You must be very happy! :)

I am off to lunch - it's about 100 out, but I promised my friend I would do an errand with her - she is getting the stuff to make ice cream sundaes for her staff... (she's torturing me!) But I said I'd help her so now I have to go.

I'll check in later.

Summer

[Corrie]

Hey hey hey - I am back - I hate meetings

[sydneyalex]

Meetings get you out of work......LOL

[Corrie]

Not mine....

[sydneyalex]

sounds like you have been really busy...

[Tanyaskees]

Hey, just got back from lunch. Went out and had some indian food :yum: :yum: :yum:. How are Corrie?

[sydneyalex]

I have never eaten indian food....heard it was very hot and spicy...bet I would like it....

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

I love it, but no, it's not that hot unless you ask for it hot. It is good.

[summer10]

I'm back.

I didn't have any ice cream. :(

I left before people started eating it - thought it was better to get away from the temptation.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good girl summer - I know that had to be tough! :thup:

[summer10]

Rhonda,

BTW how are you doing with your vegetables???

Summer

[sydneyalex]

NO good at all....need to get with the program...I want to go back to Induction stuff...thinking about starting that on August 1st...

[summer10]

Try just adding 3 cups of salad a day - you can buy the pre-made salad mix at the grocery store... That would make it really easy for you.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I will do that...I used to do that all the time..then I just got burned out on it....are mushrooms considered veggies? Cant remember.....

Hey its almost time for me to depart...sure has been a long day..everyone take care and I will c-ya all tomorrow... :wave:

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Hey girls, back from a meeting. Have a good night Rhonda. Look, 8 more posts and I get a steak.. :D

[summer10]

Have a good night Rhonda

Summer

[summer10]

Tanya,

You'll probably have your steak by tomorrow. I read some of your posts on another thread last night - I think it was about LC snacks.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Yeah, I post a lot outside of here. There are a lot of good threads going on and bunch of good reading. I could spend days :).

[summer10]

I know what you mean, I am constantly reading threads. It really helps me. I need all of the info I can get. And it's good to read other people's perspectives. Plus when I look at other people's profiles and they are losing at the same rate as me, it makes me feel better!

Summer

[summer10]

I'm getting ready to leave. You guys have a good night.

Corrie,
You've been really quiet today - must be busy!

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Have a good one Summer, I'll talk to you tomorrow.

[Corrie]

HI

[Tanyaskees]

Hey girl, been busy? How was your day?

[Corrie]

The whole day is in the toilet.
I don't think I can take much more - the home life thing.......
my 17 year old boy has been missing for 3 days.

[Tanyaskees]

Oh no, I hope he is ok. Does he do this often or do you have a reason to freak?

[Corrie]

He's done it before - but not for 3 days.

[Corrie]

So yes - I am freaked.
More than a little freaked.

[Tanyaskees]

Have you reported him missing?

[Corrie]

Yep - yesterday.

[Tanyaskees]

Girl, I am so sorry. I know you must be going nuts. This is why I don;t have children and don;t want children. Please keep me posted.

[Corrie]

I will - Thanks. I am extremely upset. Just trying to hold myself together at work. Wish I were home. Can't stop crying.

[Tanyaskees]

Wish I could help. Kill the little shit when he comes home.

[Corrie]

Count on it.

[Tanyaskees]

I am gone. Good night. You'll be in my thoughts tonight. Hopefully he will show up tonight.

[Corrie]

Thanks - goodnight

[summer10]

Good morning, how is everyone doing today?

Corrie, how are you??? Did you son come home? I hope things are better. :there:

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning All:

Corrie, I am sorry - I hope he has showed up this morning!!

Tanya - I see you got your steak...

Summer - how are you this morning...I dont want to be here thats for sure.

[summer10]

Hey Rhonda,

I'm OK. I actually felt a little better about coming to work today - I wasn't dreading it quite as much. Maybe I'm just resigned to having to work for a living. Or maybe it's that the weekend is getting closer. I have 2 people out this week and another one who may have to leave because a family member is dying. I swear, I never have a full staff! OK - let me stop complaining!

How are you doing? Are you doing better with your vegetables?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer - I have a bag of salad with me for lunch today.....guess thats doing better...I am so tired this morning..really had a hard time getting up.....the pilot called last nite..left a message, he is suppose to call me at work today...He sounded really sweet.

[Tanyaskees]

Good morning ya'll. How is everyone. I can't wait to hear from Corrie. That poor girl, I would shoot myself by now. That's a lot to handle.

30 minutes cardio this morning :). It is hard to get up earlier, but I hope it will be worth it.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

That's really good about the salad!!!
Glad you heard from the pilot - just remember to focus on you and not worry about whether or not he likes you!

Tanya,

Congrats on your steak!!!
I'm sure your exercise will be worth it. It takes 21 days to create a new habit, so in about a month getting up earlier should become a habit.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Not a habit I am thrilled with :).

[sydneyalex]

I never knew the 21 day thing....wow..learn something every day..I am really trying to get back on track here...I am not very proud of my eating habits lately....havent been doing things the way I should...ok girls...give me a motivational speech ...... :rolleyes:

[Corrie]

Hi -

glad you brought a salad.

Congrats on your steak.

sorry you are understaffed again.

my son is not home.
See ya later.

[Tanyaskees]

Hi Corrie, hugs (((((((((Cirrie))))))))))

[sydneyalex]

I'm sorry Corrie, I understand, I had those type of problems with my daughter when she was that age...could he be with friends or maybe a girlfriend somewhere?

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

This is why I don't have or want little brats. Whenever my clock starts ticking, I go see my sisters boys.....talking about birth control.

[Corrie]

Well - it's just a tad late now.

[summer10]

Corrie,

I feel for you. Being a parent is not an easy job. I hope everything works out OK.

Summer

[Corrie]

Thanks.

[Tanyaskees]

Sorry Corrie, didn't mean to sound offensive. Just runnung my mouth as usual and don't know when to shut up.

[Corrie]

Don't misunderstand my friend - I wasn't offended - I have often thought how different my life would be if I had never reproduced - but on the other hand I wouldn't trade any of them for anything.

[sydneyalex]

I think about that alot too Corrie...but sometimes it makes me feel guilty and selfish when I do that. I am Not so sure I would choose to have kids if give the choice again - knowing what I do now....its tough sometimes...

[Corrie]

Well put!!
I don't think I would do it again if I knew what I know now - but ya can't help but adore the little shits - it's too bad they have to grow up.

[Corrie]

Now lets change the subject - OK?

[sydneyalex]

OK - so what is everyone having for lunch?

[Tanyaskees]

2 burger patties with cheese yummm :yum: :yum: :yum:

[Corrie]

A protein shake

[sydneyalex]

Its salad for me.

[Tanyaskees]

I wouldn't mind a small salad to go with my burgers, but I am too lazy to go get one. Hey Rhonda, gonna share?

[summer10]

I having chicken salad. And I am off to lunch now.

Have a good afternoon - bbl.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Sure I'll share Tanya - I am eating right now...I always eat at my desk.

[Tanyaskees]

I do too most of the time soI can leave an hour earlier.

[Corrie]

I haven't even had breakfast yet - I'm bad. Perhaps I'll go and get something hot.

[Tanyaskees]

Corrie, you have to eat something.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

Have you heard from the pilot yet?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

My cell phone was ringing earlier, I know it was him but I was kinda busy and didnt take time to answer it...I should have made an effort probably....he will call back.

[Tanyaskees]

That a girl Rhonda, make him work for it :D

[sydneyalex]

I dont know whats wrong with me...I should be excited but it just dont matter that much....you think I am depressed?

[summer10]

I was just having this same conversation with someone in work. You know, maybe it's because having a relationship is WORK and sometimes it seems like it's too much work! I don't think it means you're depressed.

Don't you think this is one of those things that if it works out great, but if not no great loss, because you aren't really invested in it yet?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Your probably right....I am not getting my hopes up about it anyway...just dont matter right now to me.

[Tanyaskees]

Corrie, you ok sweetie?

[sydneyalex]

Almost that time again.....Corrie - hang in, it has to get better! Hope your son shows up tonite... I will be thinking about you.

Summer & Tanya - have a good evening..I am going home to mow grass....after it cools off this afternoon...

C-Ya :wave:
Rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda,

Have a good night.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Night Rhonda, talk to you tomorrow.

[summer10]

I'm going home too.

Have a good night. Corrie I hope things are better.


Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Bye Summer, have a good night.

[Corrie]

Tanya - R U still there??
We have been having ISP problems here - sorry....

[Tanyaskees]

Hey Corrie, I am at home. How are you?

[Corrie]

Hi Sweetie - Am just leaving. Thanks for your PM and hugs - I'll need them.
See ya tomorrow!

[sydneyalex]

Morning Everyone.....

How are we today????????????

Rhonda

[summer10]

Good morning, Rhonda,

I am doing OK today... one day closer to FRIDAY!!!
How are you? How are things going?
We are having a heat wave, hopefully today won't be too hot.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

It is hot as hell here too. :devil:

Tired of summer......need a change.

[summer10]

I don't mind the heat - but I hate the humidity. Of course this is better than the FREEZING winter, (when I sure I will be complaining too).

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Winters here are pretty mild....I have never been in very much snow....are'nt we always complaining...dont matter where we live, always something wrong.

[summer10]

I guess that's true... We haven't had a bad winter for snow in a few years, but the really cold days are brutal. (Especially when I have to wait outside for the bus to come in to work.)

You know, the weather probably wouldn't be an issue if you didn't have to work.

Last night on the news I saw the guy that won the recent multi-state lottery 165 million, I think he's 73, he's a hat salesman, he said he was going to continue to work! Why do people always say that when they win the lottery??? As soon as I got the check in my hand I would quit!!!

Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda,

You got your 5th leg!!! Congratulations :Party:

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls, just signed on for a minute to let ya'll know I off to the Dr. appointment. Be back later. Have a good morning. I hope to see some good news from Corrie when I get back to work.

[summer10]

Morning Tanya! :wave:

[sydneyalex]

Thanks Summer - I didnt even notice it......

Good Morning Tanya :daze:

I will be logging out of here for about 3 hours around 10...gotta go to a retirement function.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

No good news from my end.

[Corrie]

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[sydneyalex]

Good Mornin Corrie :wave:

I was hoping you would have some good news today...I am sorry...will keep my fingers crossed for you. I really like that pic you posted, did you draw that?

Thanks for the letter too.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

No I didn't draw it. I friend on another thread sent it to me - It's my "Woosh Fairy" - but she's not working yet.....

[summer10]

Morning Corrie, :wave:

Thanks for all the info you posted this morning. I want to check out vitamin world, I'll do that later - see if there is one near me. (I usually shop at vitamin shoppe).

How are you doing?

Summer

[Corrie]

My son had a court date today - so we still have to go even tho he's nowhere to be found - should be fun.

[summer10]

Do you guys think Dr. Atkins comments are true - about your friends not wanting you to lose weight? I have to say that I do. The friend I go to lunch with is constantly saying things like "we can't go out to eat, you can't eat anything". Even though I keep telling her I can eat plenty of things - then she says but it's not any fun, you really don't like it. I keep telling her this is the easiest "diet" I've ever been on.

She does say some supportive stuff too, but it's like she thinks my being on Atkins is effecting HER life!

Summer

[Corrie]

Heres the rest of the article....


But as Dr. Berland points out, you know you need to lose weight. By staying focused on all the positive reasons you want this major change in your life, you can resist the pressure from those around you. He explains: "Focus on the long-term goal of better health and listen to your own commitment. Rather than the momentary satisfaction of eating a forbidden food—which lasts for just a few minutes—look for the longer-term satisfaction. Look beyond the day-to-day difficulties to the bigger picture."


In practical terms, how does that help you deal with someone who keeps bringing you cupcakes even when she knows that you're following The Atkins Nutritional Approach™ and won't eat them? Berland suggests that the first few times you thank her politely but explain that because you are committed to doing Atkins, you won't be eating them. If she persists and keeps pressing inappropriate food on you, ask her politely but directly to stop. The crucial thing, says Berland, is to stay calm and not to get angry: "If you get angry with someone who is sabotaging you, you'll start to feel victimized and resentful—the ideal excuses for going off your diet. We all look for reasons to stop doing things we'd rather not and to fall back into old, comfortable patterns, no matter how destructive they might be. We all look for reasons not to challenge ourselves and understand ourselves."


Instead of getting angry, try to be understanding. People mean well, and their undermining isn't usually deliberate. They may think that they're just being polite when they say you don't need to lose weight, for instance. Explain to them that you know you're overweight and need to slim down. You've made a commitment to improving your health by losing weight, and you would really appreciate having their support while you do. If you're direct and honest with your friends and family, chances are they will respect your decision.


But as Berland points out, it's not just your friends and family who can sabotage your diet—you can do it yourself. He suggests that you "learn to recognize your self-sabotaging thoughts—things like I'll never lose any weight, other diets haven't worked for me, I deserve a treat after the day I've had. Step out of the box that holds these thoughts. Get beyond them by being clear about your goals. Before each meal, take a moment to think clearly about why you want to lose weight and how what you are doing will help."


Is any of this easy? Of course not, but take Dr. Berland's advice: "Imagine a future for yourself with better health and a better appearance." With a brighter future as your goal, weight loss will be a lot easier.

[sydneyalex]

OH My Corrie - what will happen without him there....I know in this state they issue a warrant for their arrest if they are not in court...Geez....what a mess.

Summer - I believe that...seems everyone will say well you can just have a bite it wont hurt....Its like they want to test your willpower....

Well I am outta here for a bit...talk to you all later on.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

That's about what I expect will happen. At this point I'd welcome a little serious DT time for the little SOB. At least I'd know he'd be safe. We just have to find him. I have had it and will not take this crap from him anymore. He's on his on till he can get his sh~$ together.

Summer - I don't really have any friends so no one can really sabatoge me.

My husband is really supportive so that's cool. The rest of our family doesn't even blink twice about how I eat anymore - they have seen me succeed before and know it will happen again. Last weekend I bought a 6lb package of burger at CostCo (like Sams Club) - made it into patties and my hubby BBQ'd the whole thing for me and then I just reach in ang grab one out of the bag and warm it up when I am hungry...I do the same with steaks and chicken....I am finding that my veggie intake is really to low lately. Possibly the reason for this huge stall...so last night we went out for a steak and I had a salad and green beans with it .....I need to keep with that.

[summer10]

Corrie,

That is good that your husband is supportive. My boyfriend is very supportive too (and we go out to eat all the time without any problems).

What time are you going to court?

Summer

[summer10]

Corrie,

That's a good idea about pre-cooking the burgers, I hadn't thought of that - it would give me somemore variety for lunch. I think I'll try that this weekend. Have you ever had ground chicken burgers? I tried them last night for dinner - I mixed in scallions and some spices - they were pretty good.

Summer

[Corrie]

We have to be there at 3:00 my time.
So - I'll leave here about 2:00.

I have never tried ground chicken - where do you get that - I have never seen it...

[summer10]

Does your son know about the hearing? Is it possible he would just come?

I got the ground chicken at the grocery store - it's Perdue, it's in the meat case right near the ground beef.

Summer

[Corrie]

no - there is no way he's just show up.

[summer10]

I knew that was probably a dumb question. :( Just thought it might be possible.

Summer

[Corrie]

There are no dumb questions - just dumb teenagers.

[Tanyaskees]

Morning ladies, been catching up on all the great reading this morning....thanks Corrie. Sorry about all your trouble girl. I have a CPR class this afternoom from 12 to 3:30, si I will off after 12 and won't be back.

[Corrie]

Oh yuck - Well, have fun and well get with you tomorrow on the outcome......

[summer10]

Tanya,

Have a good afternoon.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

yuck ??? I have always wanted to know CPR. I am looking forward to it :).

[Corrie]

I have no problem with knowing CPR - I know it as well. It can just be a horrible experience if you don't have a really good instructor!!!

[Tanyaskees]

Oh, I see. I hope she/he is good, I already have a bad headache, i'll walk if I am not happy :).

[Corrie]

Why don't you take some ibuprofin or tylenol before you go?
I hope you have a good instructor as well - if not it can be 3 hours of sheer hell...

[Tanyaskees]

I did take some Zomig and had 2 cups of coffee, I feel a little better. I will walk if it is bad, I am going to waste my time. Talk you tomorrow and good luck later today. Hugs.

[Corrie]

BIG HUGS!!!!

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning All,

Didnt come back after the retirement party I attended yesterday...and today I am leavin at 1030 so it is a short one for me.....

Hope all is well with everyone.

Rhonda

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

TGIF!!! :cheer:

How are you doing? I'm OK - I wasn't able to post much yesterday either.

Good for you getting out early today! Doing anything good?

I have a meeting at 9:00 so I'll be gone for a while. If I don't get to post again, have a great weekend.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Hi Summer, :wave:

I am going to get my hair colored this morning....only appt I could get....cant stand it any more...got to get it taken care of....

Hope you have a good day.
Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Morning :wave:

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Tanya..... :wave:

[Tanyaskees]

Got my Flax-O-Meal last night and tried it. Not bad, a lot loke aotmeal. Added butter and a tbsp of heavy cream, something different. Had it this morning, but just added water (didn't want to drag all the other stuff towork with me), still ok but nit nearly as good as with the added stuff :).

[summer10]

Morning Tanya,

What flavor did you get - I think I'll get some too. Wonder if they sell it at Vitamin Shoppe - I'll have to check.

Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I know what you mean - I need a haircut - I've been wearing it up every day because it is so long now that I can's stand it!

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hi Summer, I got bananna nut and vanilla almond. Tried the babanna nut. Not too bad. I had order it online.

Hope Corrie is ok. Corrie, of you are there, let us know how things are please.

[summer10]

Tanya,

I'll probably try the vanilla. I don't really like banana flavor. Corrie's not online - maybe she didn't come to work today. Hope everything is OK.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

I hope so too. I am worried about her.

You really can't taste the banana in it.

[summer10]

Vitamin Shoppe doesn't sell it - I'll have to get it online. I'll do that tonight when I get home.

Maybe Corrie's just busy because she left early yesterday.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Just got back from lunch. Chinese buffet today, I am stuffed. All legal, but too much of it :Puke:

[summer10]

Hi Tanya,

I just got back too. I had a grilled chicken garden salad - it was good, but had shredded carrots in it so I had to eat around them.

You have any exciting plans for the weekend?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Oh sure I do.....clean house and pack. Now, do I have a life or what.....LOL

[summer10]

I'm hoping to go shopping - alone! I love to go by myself so that I can do whatever I want!!! (I know that sounds awful!) I keep buying clothes - and happily they don't fit for too long - I think I'm a shopaholic, I just can't stop myself. And I should spend some time doing housework too. Usually on Sundays I try to do alot of cooking so that I won't have to do it during the week - when I really won't feel like it.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Shop shop till you drop :). I love shopping too. Have fun :).

[summer10]

You didn't mention if you exercised this morning, did you? I have been doing pretty well doing it when I get home from work - 3 out of 4 days this week. Tonight I am going out directly from work so there won't be any exercising today.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

No, not this morning. I had such a bad headache last night, I had 5 tylonol PMs, 2 when I got home from work and 3 more before bed, so I was a zumby this morning, but without a headache :). I'll have to make it up this weekend. Where are going after work?

[summer10]

My boyfriend is coming in to meet me and we are going for drinks with people from work - I'll probably have a glass of wine. Then him and I are going out to eat.

Summer

[summer10]

... I'm glad your headache is gone - it's awful when you feel like that.

[Tanyaskees]

I know, I hate headaches, but I get them all the time. You have a great time tonight and no cheating this weekend.

[summer10]

I won't have any food cheats - but I already know I am going to have something to drink. Don't you cheat either.

Are you going home now??? I still have 90 minutes.

[Tanyaskees]

I wish, I still have about 2 hours :(. I am sooooo ready to go NOW.

[summer10]

Tanya,

Have a good weekend. If I don't see you online over the weekend I will talk to you on Monday.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

You too Summer, have fun tonight :).

[sydneyalex]

MOrning All:

Hope everyone is alright this morning.....hope we hear from Corrie today.......Its MOnday again.....

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Good morning :). I am doing pretty good for a monday. I hope we hear form Corrie as well, I thought about her all weekend. I do have a confession to make <grin>. Icecream and pecan waffel............. :yum: :yum: :yum:

But back on track on Sunday.

[summer10]

Good Morning - I've had a busy morning so far - thought that Corrie would be here by now... I thought of her this weekend too.

Rhonda,
How are you doing?


Tanya,
That sounds soooo good!!! Glad you are back on track.

No loss for me this weekend but I did get alot of exercise in.

This morning on the way to work I fell!!! I am really clumsy, but the side walk was wet and I went down on one knee - ripped my pantyhose but I'll live. I didn't look at it until I got into work - I was only 1 block away, I thought it was going to be worse than it was but it doesn't look bad at all.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Morning miss Grace.....LOL. I hope you are not husr too bad. I am the same way, can trip on flat floor....LOL. Glad you had a good weekend. There is a thread out there called 'No cheating till Labor day'. I joined, so no cheating till then for me. It was good though.

[sydneyalex]

Hi Tanya --- You bad girl....I had a McFlurry from McDonalds too...so I was bad too.....trying to get back on track this morning...
You know Corrie is going to kill us. :thdown:

Hi Summer - Hope your ok....sorry you fell... I hate when shit like that happens...just ruins your whole day..... :( especially on a Monday...

Rhonda

[summer10]

That thread sounds good Tanya. I've already planned that I am going to have a cheat over Labor Day weekend. I will be on vacation again and I am going to a seafood restaurant - but everything is fried. It's awesome. I went there the weekend before I started LCing. My boyfriend wanted to go this past weekend but I want to wait a few more weeks. It will just be one meal then right back to LC. By then I will have been doing this for FIVE months - which is amazing for me.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

All of you are so much more disciplined than me.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I am not disciplined - I just make sure I have the "right" food choices and because I eat LC I'm hardly ever hungry.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

I wouldn't exactly have called myself that Saturday night...LOL. But it was soooooooo good.
I want to hear from Corrie.......

[summer10]

How are you guys doing with your water? I haven't been doing well so today I am making more of an effort and am at 50 ozs so far.

Corrie must not have come in today. Hope everything is OK.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

I have almost 84 oz down already. I got to where whater is easy, I am thirsty and I drink, but I sit real close to the bathrooms.....LOL.

Whats for lunch today? I am having shrimp and veggies. MMMMMMMMM good.

[Corrie]

I am here - but there are internet problems back east somewhere and I can not even read what has been going on - this may be a fluke - don't know if it will go thru. and there is no good news.

[sydneyalex]

I am usualy good with the water but not today for some reason..I am still workin on my 33.8 oz.. I have a salad for lunch. Roast beef to go on top.....

I am like you guys...hope Corrie is ok...

Rhonda

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - good to see you back. We are having lots of storms here...tropical depression in the Gulf...I am surprised I am not having computer problems......

Lots of other problems tho.

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

((((((((CORRIE !!!!!))))))))) Good to see you, had me worried sick. How are things going? Have you heard from him at all?

[summer10]

Hey Corrie,

We were all concerned about you. Glad you're here and sorry to hear that things aren't better.

Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda, glad to see you're having some salad today.

I brought quiche for lunch - going now - be back later.

Summer

[Corrie]

Well - I seem to be back up - but don't know for how long.
I haven't heard from him and since he missed his court date there is now a warrant out for his arrest. He will be spending quite some time at detention when they find him. I can't find him.
But anyway he wont be home for quite some time.
Needless to say I reaquainted myself with miller lite (3 carbs per can) over the weekend.

[sydneyalex]

I heard that...I dont blame you girl...gotta let your hair down every now and then.......thats not many carbs anyway.

Rhonda

[Corrie]

So how is everybody???

[Tanyaskees]

I am sorry Corrie, drink up girl, you need it.
I reaquainted myself with a pecan waffel this weekend :bash: :bash: :bash:

[Corrie]

I read that - HAHAHAH. Were we all bad over the weekend???
I didn't eat bad - just had a few beers. Generally feel like crap.
Haven't been on the scales in 2 weeks and won't go near them now.......

[Tanyaskees]

Saturday night me and my girlfriends were out and had a men bashing session. You can't have a men bashing party without sweets :).

[sydneyalex]

I have been bad period...end of story...bad all the time....I cant get my motivation to stick around very long for some reason..but I am not giving up....today I cant even get the water down...just not thirsty,.

[Corrie]

I haven't been drinking today either. OH WELL - I just don't seem to care. Well - I am off to lunch.
Back in 60,
C

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, you are just waiting for me to catch up again so we can go on together. Id that's the case, you've got a while at the rate I am going.
Have a good lunch Corrie.

[sydneyalex]

Yes,,,enjoy lunch Corrie...I probably will be leaving when you get back....

Tanya - maybe thats what it is.....I just have these sweet cravings lately...and I give in to them......I have to STOP!

What ever happened to Monique????

Rhonda

[Tanyaskees]

Funny, I was just thinking that.

Monique, WHERE ARE YOU ???????

[sydneyalex]

She has'nt been on in a while....

Hope she is ok...

Summer has been very quiet today too.

[summer10]

OK - I did have a glass of wine over the weekend, I forgot to mention that.

Rhonda,
If you want something sweet try to have jello or some berries.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I know...I need to keep more stuff like that on hand and I dont do it...

[summer10]

Or how about an Endulge or Advantage bar or shake? Once you stop eating the sweets, you will lose your cravings.

[summer10]

BTW I found the Pure Delite bars at Walmart on Saturday, $1.48 each. I got the dark chocolate - it was really good, better than the Carbolite bars.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Walmart....thats great. Good price too. They are $1.99 at walgreens and GNC. They are the best. I stopped eating them, just put a peice in my shake.

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - What kind of shakes do you make? Do you have one every day?

[Tanyaskees]

At least one a day. I love atkins capuccino, it is wonderful. 2 scoops of powder, splash of heavy cream, lots of ice and some water. About a 4th of the delight dark. In the mixer until this and ice cream shake consistency. Add phylium husk powder and it makes it really think. Blend some more. it is out of this world. Totally addicted. I have one for dinner most nights. On weekends I have it for lunch and breakfast some mornings.

[summer10]

Tanya

Do you make your shakes in the blender? Do you use Atkins brand? When I make them in the blender they come out lumpy!

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Summer, I don't know whay yours come out lumpy, mine never do. Do you use ice? Do you have a really good blender.Mine come out great, just like a real shake.

[summer10]

I'll have to try again - I have a good blender - it makes great frozen drinks - do you put the powder in last?

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - how many carbs do you think that has?

And where do you get the phyulium husk powder?

Rhonda