New & need a buddy!

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Summer,

I was late this morning, spilled a diet coke all over myself and had to go back in and change this morning. My daughter is driving me crazy, 4th day of school and she hates it and hates her teacher...dont know what to do. She is about to be 7 but acts like she is 16........


I think I have PMS, feel very overwhelmed right now about everything....am feeling like I will never ever lose this weight....really feel bad about myself. Nothing good to report here.

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

Sorry you're feeling bad. Maybe your daughter just needs time to adjust. Does she have any friends at school? If she doesn't know any of the other kids that may be why she doesn't like it yet. It's only day 4, I'm sure it will get better for her.

You will lose the weight. It just takes time. You have already made alot of changes. It took a long time to gain the weight. Just keep trying and it will work. Look at how slowly I am losing, it just takes time. You are doing well with your water, you worked in more vegetables, this will work, just give it time. You can change your behaviors over time and then the weight will come off.

It must have been pretty lousy to have to go back and change but you're at work now, so focus on making the rest of the day better.

Here's a hug ((((((((Rhonda)))))). Try to think about good things, (I know, not easy when you are feeling bad). But I am here if you want to vent.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thank you Summer - your so sweet...wish we lived closer by and could visit. I needed to hear exactly what you just said.... :bhug:

[summer10]

It's funny how much we talk now. I look forward to signing on everyday and checking in with you guys.

[Tanyaskees]

Good morning :). How is everyone? Rhonda, I hope your day gets better. I got soaked this morning running from the cat in to the building and now I am freezing..........brrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[sydneyalex]

Hi Tanya - running from the cat??? What do you mean?

[Corrie]

Good morning!!
I look forward to checking in when I get here too! It's the first thing I do every day!

Rhonda - I am sorry you feel bad - I know the feeling - but the first thing you need to do is take control!! You have got to quit cheating! Everytime you do you have wasted a whole week of LC'ing....so - if you cheat once a week you'll hardly ever see a change. What you eat is the ONE thing in you life you can control. Take control of it NOW!! You can do it.

[Tanyaskees]

LMAO....it was suposed today car, not cat.....LOL. I am still fuzzy from all the medicine. That is just too funny.

[Corrie]

Feeling better Tanya???

[Tanyaskees]

So far so good, thanks. No real coffee this morning. so just waiting for the headache to start.

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - that makes more sense

Corrie - thanks, I do so well during the week. I never realized one day of cheating could spoil a whole week of lo-carbing....

[Corrie]

Think about it.
You body can store carbs for 4 days - after you eat them.....thats 5 days you body is burning sugar instead of fat.

[Tanyaskees]

Love the new pic Corrie :)

[Corrie]

Thanks - It's not my favorite but will have to do for now....

[sydneyalex]

Well I printed out your warning about not cheating and controlling what I put into my mouth and I will post on my refrigerator.

Thanks Again, love the new pic

[summer10]

Hi Tanya and Corrie,
How are you doing?

Corrie great picture.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good Girl!!!
Well - I have got a ton to do today - so I am signing off for now - will be back later....
TTFN!

[summer10]

What's everyone having for lunch?

Chicken salad (again) for me.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

I am munching on a shef salad as we speak. Pretty good.

AND.............TA....DA.....Corrie
NO REAL COFFIE

[Corrie]

Tanya and Summer - WTG!!! How are your heads???
Rhonda - good for you - do whatever you need to do to remind yourself to stay in control.

I am going to have a shake today - In fact - I think now is a good time...

[Tanyaskees]

My head is ok so far, I just feel fuzzy and sleepy. But it has been raining here all day too, which always makes me want to sleep. I just love to sleep, one of my favorite passtimes :).

[summer10]

I had a little bit of a headache earlier but I took somemore tylenol and ate lunch and I feel better now.

Summer

[summer10]

Do you think the caffeine withdrawl only takes 3 days?

[Corrie]

Well - Whew...
I just had my review and it went really well.
I think that the events of late had shaken my self confidence a little lately, but I was assured all is well and it will be recommended that I get a cost of living plus a salary increase!!
I am pretty happy about that - it still has to be approved and I have now idea how much it will be if it happens - but just being recommended for it make me feel better!!!

OK - here's what is in my shake today:

2 scoops vanilla shake mix - 50 gr protein, 0 carbs
1 package LC protein cappuccino mix - 15 grams protein - 4 carbs
decaf coffee with heavy cream - 2 carbs
Ice
piece of sugarfree dark chocolate bar. - 0 carbs

add cream to decaf and let cool. Add all powdered mixes and blend well. Then add ice (make into a shake or just liquid with ice slivers - it's up to you) and blend again. Break up chocolate bar and blens slightly so there are frozen chunks of it. Add straw and drink up!!

[summer10]

Corrie,

Congrats on your review. It's always nice to hear your efforts are appreciated.

Your shake sounds really good, it must be like having ice cream.

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - It's like a frozen protein mocha with little frozen bits of cohcolate - NUM!!!

And thanks, I am still heaving a big sigh of relief!!

[Tanyaskees]

Sounds yummmyyyy Corrie. Congrats on your review.....WTG.

[Corrie]

Thanks - I have gotta get outta here for a while..
Back in 60.

[Corrie]

BTW - I reall can spell - I just can't type......sigh.

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - congratulations......I am sure you earned every penny of your new raise...unfortunately here we go by government scale and only get raises in October....have not had one for the last three years but this year I am getting 260.00 more a month or 1.63 an hour more so I am excited about that.


Your shake made me hungry...I want one! What is the LC protein cappucino mix?

[Corrie]

Well - it's not a raise yet - just a recommendation for one - the President still has to approve the reccomendation.....so it's not for sure - but it would really help!!!

[Tanyaskees]

Hey girls :). Everybody ok? Been really quiet around here.

[Corrie]

I just got back from lunch - and had people waiting for me with stuff for me to do - of all the nerve!

[summer10]

Time for me to go home.

Have a good night.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

I hear you girl....tell them you have priorities......... :D

Night Summer :wave:

[summer10]

Good morning,

How is everyone?

I weighed myself and I am up a pound. I have to stop weighing myself everyday. I was doing once a week, but lately I've been doing it everyday, seeing daily fluctuations - especially UP is not good for me. I'm going to try to get back to once a week.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Summer,


Hang in there, dont get too discouraged. You must be retaining some water.....quit weighing every day...I dont do that anymore...makes you feel like your efforts have been wasted.

It sure was quiet on here yesterday...guess everyone was busy.

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

I know I shouldn't weigh - it makes me crazy! I'm going to go back to once a week.

I have to go to a meeting outside of the building for a couple of hours.

I will bbl.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

alrighty!

Morning Corrie and Tanya,

[Tanyaskees]

Morning :wave: How is everyone? Doing ok here.

[Corrie]

Good morning all....

[Corrie]

It was pretty quiet yesterday after Summer left.
I managed 92 ounces of water at work. Plus more when I got home. All I did was eat yesterday. I couldn't get full!! I guess it was TOM. But things should be getting better after today - how are the headaches everybody?

[sydneyalex]

I was really hungry yesterday too Corrie. But I ate things that are allowed. I think I got down about 140 oz of water....I had to get up and go to the bathroom all nite long.

It was very quiet on here yesterday...nobody was in the mood to chat I guess.

[Corrie]

I don't keep track of my water after I leave - but it's a lot. I make sure I have at least 80 ounces at work and I figure the rest is bonus water. I only ate allowed foods as well - but it seemed like I ate a lot.

Protein shake for lunch
protein bar for snack
2 small chicken breasts and salad for dinner
salad and pepperoni/cheese for a too late snack......
what do ya think?

[Tanyaskees]

Doesn't sound like a whole lot to me Corrie.

[sydneyalex]

Thats not very much at all.

[sydneyalex]

Well I guess we are going to have another quite day on here. :(

[Corrie]

Where is everybody today???

[sydneyalex]

I am here Corrie...I was wondering that myself.

My daughter saw the dateline thing the other nite, where the lo-fat diet folks were responding to the atkins WOE and she was warning me yesterday how bad this diet is.......I told her it was'nt.

The were calling it a fad diet.

[Corrie]

Right - A fad diet that has lasted 30 years ......

I don't even listen to that stuff anymore. They have no idea what they are talking about.

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls, I went out to lunch again, just got back, Stayed totally legal...no problems. Corrie, sitting here having my 3rd decaf. Seemd like I have to drink more of it to satisfy me.

[sydneyalex]

Do you go out for lunch everyday Tanya????

[Corrie]

It matters not - as long as it is decaf!!! Drink up!!!
I have no idea as to what I'll be having for lunch today.....

[Tanyaskees]

No, just about once a week. Sometimes twice, and sometimes 1 every 2 weeks. But today is all evil Corries fault, couldnt get outta bed early enogh to make lunch..............NO CAFFEINE...GRRRRR

[sydneyalex]

I know what you mean, I got caffeine free diet coke today...I can tell a big difference....but I am trying to ween myself off of them..

I checked on the Diet Rite cola at walmart the other day - they were 4.50 a twelve pack...man splenda is expensive. I will try them after payday!

I dont know if its all in my head or not but my capris are very loose today...very loose. Thats good, Right! :D

[Corrie]

Oh fine.

[sydneyalex]

I am really trying Corrie to give the sodas up...I dont know why its so hard for me....I already am over 100 oz on water today.

[Tanyaskees]

That's very good, Rhonda. You should pop you little butt on that scale in the morning and see what is going on.

[sydneyalex]

Oh - I love you way you say "little butt" - I wish....probably not in this lifetime......

[Corrie]

I am not surprised your pants are loose. Why dont you schedule your scale time?? I mean like weigh in once a month - 1 week righ after TOM. If I were you - I'd also take my measurements, cause when the scale is not moving it's just as much fun to see the tape measure do the work instead....

[Tanyaskees]

HEY....HEY.....HEY....guess what today is?????

3 months ego today I threw away my smokes.....YEAHHHHHHHH.

[Corrie]

Good for you!!! That is spectacular!!! WTFG!!
I'm proud of you.

Rhonda - I thought you started a journal - but cannot find it, WTF?

[Tanyaskees]

WTFG???? Is that what I think it is???? LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Corrie]

LOL - probably - sorry...I have potty fingers.

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - love your new pic....

Maybe I did the journal wrong...its listed under Rhondas Journal..
WTF----pretty good one. :p

Congrats Tanya on the 3 month cig free you! :cheer:

[summer10]

Finally I am back!

Been in meetings all day. I'm only at 60 ozs of water because I have been away so long.

I see you were busy chatting while I was gone.

I have a headache, not sure if it's the caffeine withdrawl or stress, but today is day 4 w/o caffeine. (But I still miss it) I almost gave in and had a diet coke but I didn't.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hey girls, ya'll need to pop into my journal. Sienna got me in stiches over here, she is a nutt...

[sydneyalex]

Hi Summer, Glad your back....actually it was rather quiet today...so quiet that I started a journal, can you believe that...


Well Hi and Bye ....gotta go....you, Corrie and Tanya enjoy your evening....I am about to Get the hell outta here.

[Corrie]

SUMMER!!! WTG!!!

I'm proud of you - you didn't cave in!!!



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[summer10]

Thanks Corrie, you are such a good cheerleader. :)

Rhonda, have a good night.

Summer

[summer10]

I'm getting ready to go home. Corrie and Tanya have a good night. Talk to you tomorrow.

Summer

[summer10]

Good morning, Oh I am sooo glad it's Friday.

I created a journal last night - Tanya already found it - on her own - and visited me!

Corrie and Rhonda, will you stop by so that I will have some visitors?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Morning Summer,

Now we all have a journal...stop in on mine too. I am glad its Friday too...I have a headache today...TOM approaching....My daughter locked my keys in my car this morning...the car was running but I was able to get a hanger in there and unlock it after trying about 30 mins.....NOT a good way to start a day!

I want to go home!

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

I will visit your journal.

Sorry you are having a bad morning, that must have been very frustrating having your keys locked in the car.

Did you take anything for your headache?

I feel pretty good today, no headache, maybe I am over the caffeine withdrawl. Although I still WANT a cup of coffee.

I didn't weigh myself today. I actually forgot until I was dressed which worked out well since I want to only do it once a week now.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer - its probably best you didnt weigh, it sure can be discouraging......

[summer10]

I know, it's very discouraging, but there's always the hope that there'll be a loss. I guess that's why I keep checking.

[sydneyalex]

I screwed up again last nite....I had a little debbie cake....cant believe I gave in...of course today I regret it.

I am not perfect...thats for sure.

[Tanyaskees]

Morning girls :). headache from hell this morning too. Started last night....it the caffeine....or lack of. Oh well, I'll get over it. I am so glad both ofyou have journals now.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

You have to get that stuff out of your environment. Or at least replace it with acceptable LC foods.

Hi Tanya,

Sorry about your headache. Mine is gone so maybe you will be better by tomorrow. Did you take something?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Oh yes, 5 pms last night and a zomig this morning. I am taking this afternoon off, so I can go home and rest.

[Corrie]

Tanya - THAT PICTURE IS SPLENDID!!!!
Sorry you don't feel well - glad you get to go home early.
Good morning Summer and Rhonda!!!

[sydneyalex]

Morning Tanya ,

Dont feel all alone, I have a headache as well...had it all nite...took 4 PMs...still didnt sleep well.....Got a feeling its a weekender headache....My TOM is approaching too...Unfortunately I am out of zomig and cant get any until next month.
Can you fax me one????? LOL

Summer - your right, but I have to have stuff like that around for my daughter...kitchen is bare right now...didnt have much LC stuff on hand. :(

[sydneyalex]

Good MOrning Corrie,

Tanya - BTW I love your new pic. Is that a current one...I really need to get a digital camera.

[Corrie]

We're the headache club today - but mine is self induced - I'll give you all the details in a bit - am off to a meeting !!!

Love ya'll!

[summer10]

Morning Corrie,
How are you doing today? Did you see that I started a journal?

Tanya,
Great picture. I want to get a digital camera too - although I still want to wait until I lose more to post a pic.

[Tanyaskees]

Thanks ya'll. I took that picture yesterday morning while getting ready for work...LOL. Wish my arms were longer, all I could get was my face. I wanted a new picture, I didn;t like a old one. It looks like I don't have a frong tooth...LOL. And I do, I promise.

[summer10]

So, now that I have a journal I have some questions for you guys.

Do you just go into other people's journals and post comments and then they visit yours?

Tanya I know you've been posting your food, but Corrie and Rhonda are you doing that too? Every day?

Do any of you use fitday to track your calories/carbs?

[Tanyaskees]

Thats what I do Summer, visit around and people visit back. You will get your regular visitors after a while. I tried fitday....to complex for me.

[Tanyaskees]

Well, I am outta here...... :D. I hope you all have a great weekend....bye :wave:

[sydneyalex]

Goodbye Tanya - hope you feel better.

Summer - I looked at fitday...it looked pretty complicated and I really didnt want to fool with it. I have posted my food for the past two days.

[Corrie]

Bye Tanya!! Have a good weekend!

Summer - I just use it for whatever I feel like on a daily basis....

[summer10]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Tanya have a good weekend, feel better.

Summer

[summer10]

I'm going to lunch - it's still really humid here but I have to go out to get something. :eek:


BBL

[sydneyalex]

Enjoy Summer.

[summer10]

I'm back. I had a garden salad w/grilled chicken. What did you have for lunch?

[sydneyalex]

That sounds good. I had some summer sausage and pork skins.

Got down about 75 oz of water so far...having to force it today...my head is hurting. I am sleepy and want to go home...2.5 more hours to go. :o

[summer10]

How are those pork rinds? I've never had them. They don't sound like they would be good. Do they taste like chips?

[sydneyalex]

I love them, yes they are like chips...very crispy and crunchy.

[summer10]

I'm going to Walmart tomorrow, maybe I'll get some and try them.

[sydneyalex]

I am surprised you never tried them before..I really like them. Now they are making the kind you can microwave. You can also put splenda, butter and cinnamon on them and they are good. I have not made that yet but have tasted someone elses, they were pretty good.

I cant belive I cheated last nite...why do I do that?

[summer10]

You have to make sure you have acceptable items available. Get some cream cheese and make the mock danish if you want a dessert. I've made it w/unsweetened cocoa and it's good. You can also make it w/cinnamon and splenda.

Or you could have an Advantage bar.

[Corrie]

Summer! Great suggestions!
I have had no lunch - am feeling a little queasy.....

[sydneyalex]

The mock danish I made was gross :Puke:

The texture of the egg in there made me quesy...I am going by the store today..will pick up cream cheese and splenda, will use that if need be.

[Corrie]

Rhonda - when I want something sweet (which isn't often) - I take some cream cheese and add splenda and cocoa - warm it up a little and stir. Tastes like chocolate cream cheese frosting...but way less carbs.

[sydneyalex]

cocoa has no carbs? :confused:

[Corrie]

Unsweetened has very few per TBLSP and you only have to use a very little bit.

[sydneyalex]

Thats a good tip, thanks,

Do either of you have big weekend plans? I know I dont. Just look forward to not being here.

[Corrie]

Yep - we are having a good bye party for my sister and I am going to have cocktails! ....

[sydneyalex]

Well that sounds like fun...I know you hate to see her go tho. Enjoy yourself....dont overdo it and have a hangover!

[Corrie]

Too - late...


am already hung over. :Puke:

[sydneyalex]

You partier!!! :nono:

[Corrie]

Every Thurs evening during the summer the local arts council hosts "The Twilight Concert Series". They have 2 bands every week and manage to hit all types of music thru the events. It's a free concert. There is no admission fee. They have food and you can bring in whatever you want to drink.
We had been waiting for last night all summer!!! Just me and my hubby - under the stars - with a jug of white wine (less carbs) ...some greek food (meat only for me) and the most bitchin rock a billy and surf punk rock n roll bands ever to grace SLC!!! It was awsome and well worth the pain I am in today. Am afraid to eat lunch however!

[sydneyalex]

That sounds fantastic...my kind of evening...bet you two had lots of fun...lucky you! But then you had to go to work today...that sucks.

Well I am signin off for the day and weekend. Hope I can get rid of this headache...Hope both of you have a wonderful weekend.
I promise not to cheat!!!!I promise not to Cheat!!! I promise not to Cheat!!!etc.......................................................... :doah:

Have a good one and be safe! :wave:

[Corrie]

No kidding - I wish it was on a friday night instead - but the whole idea is to get people downtown during the week....

have a great weekend NO CHEATING!!!

[summer10]

Rhonda,
Have a good weekend. Get some supplies so you can stay LC.

Corrie,
Good for you Corrie, that sounds great. And you'll be partying more this weekend! Enjoy yourself.

Summer

[summer10]

Nothing exciting planned for me. Tomorrow I'm going shopping, Walmart and maybe the Mall.

Sunday we may take a ride up to Maine for the day. I won't cheat, but I may have a drink.

Summer

[summer10]

Corrie,
You should try to eat something, you might feel better if you eat.

Summer

[Corrie]

Well - I look at it this way - in 6 months I haven't food cheated at all - not once. I have had 3 planned cocktail cheats to date and one more this weekend. Summer is almost over - gotta have some fun and I have been so good - why the hell not?? I have all winter to be good.....and by the time next summer hits - WE WILL ALL LOOK FANTASTIC!!!

[Corrie]

You're right Summer - I think I am going to go make myself a shake....

[Corrie]

Oh - you were right - this shake (berry) is cool and refreshing!! I think I'll feel better in a moment.

[summer10]

You're right Corrie - you are doing great. I can't believe how much weight you've lost. You definetly deserve some fun!!!

I hope you're right about next summer too. I am looking forward to being alot smaller by then.

Have a great weekend. I'm out of here, finally!

Summer

[Corrie]

BYE!!
Have a great weekend!!!

[summer10]

Good morning,

How is everyone today? I'm OK. I was sick yesterday, (maybe caffeine withdrawl). I still feel a little queasy today but I am alot better.

I weighed in this morning, I'm up a pound. I'm not changing my stats and I'm going to TRY not to weigh again until next weekend.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Morning Summer,

You will be proud of me...I didnt cheat this weekend.....I did make the cheesecake I got off the recipe board here and it was great...made with splenda....not too sweet, just right...you should try it....2.6 carbs per cupcake.

Sorry you have been sick.....I had my headache and it finally went away Saturday and is trying to come back this morning....Sienna made me a whoosh fairy but I am still trying to figure out how to post her to my signature...am having problems with that.

You should not have weighed..TOM is this week for me and I sure am not going near the scale until next week sometime.

Rhonda

[summer10]

Rhonda,

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
GREAT JOB on not cheating!!! Don't you feel good?

I'll have to look at the cheesecake. There is a LC bakery near me where I get cheesecake, it's really good.

I saw your fairy in your journal, it's lovely. I don't know how to do attachments either. Tanya or Corrie can probably help you.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Yes I feel good! I ate a lot this weekend but it was things that were allowed....I still dont understand why I am not losing more weight......I have been doing this since June and only lost a few pounds....Look at the weight Corrie has lost...but she is very strict too, guess thats why!

I HATE MOndays! Hard to get in the mood to work..I am tired this morning.

[summer10]

I am tired and hate Mondays too.

Corrie is unbelievable! But if you stick to LC for a couple of weeks you will see some results. Every time you cheat you basically have to start over and it can take 3 or 4 days to get the excess carbs out of your system.

You did really good this weekend. Get thru another week and you will probably see a loss.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Good morning :wave:
Congrats on not cheating Rhonda....good for you.
Glad you are feeling better Summer. I am still off caffiene too. It's getting better.

[summer10]

Morning Tanya,

Do you think you are over the withdrawls?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Sure hope so, we'll see.

[sydneyalex]

Morning Tanya....

Hope you had a good weekend.....

Rhonda

[Corrie]

Good morning all - Hope you feel better Summer and Tanya.
Rhonda - WTFG!!!
The reason your fairy is not showing up is because you don't have the [ ] before and after the address.....ie: [IMG]... picture here ...no spaces. [/IMG ] try that.

[summer10]

Morning Corrie,

How are you doing? Did you have a good weekend?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Morning Corrie....

I finally got it...yeah...I love my fairy...maybe I will whoosh some weight away.......

WTFG...is right...about time..huh....I am so proud.... :D How was your weekend.

[Corrie]

I am ok. It's been 3 weeks since I saw my boy. Am kinda upset today.

[Tanyaskees]

Hi all, hey Corrie. I won't be on much during the day anymore. Bunch of stuff going on here at work and everybody is freaking, have to be good and stay off the net some. So, I'll check in later and ya'll have a good day.

[sydneyalex]

Tanya,

I am kinda waiting for something like that to happen here..they monitor us from time to time...I have been pushing my luck lately...Hate to hear that...Now I am scared I will be next. :(

[Corrie]

I know the feeling - will talk to y'all later!!!

[summer10]

Rhonda,

Your fairy is really nice.

What does WTFG mean???

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer - It means Way To F....ing Go! I need to go post my food for the weekend in my journal.....

[Corrie]

I am proud of ya!!!
I had no food cheats - just my planned cocktail cheat - now I have to work hard all week to get rid of the water it made me retain!!

[summer10]

Thanks Rhonda.

Did you see my note in journal about writing your weekend food down? Is that what you are doing?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls, I just had to pop in for a minute and catch up. Having forum withdrawals.....LOL. I'll write in my journal tonight what happened at work. Stop by in the morning and read it....it is a real mess, so I have to be careful. I'll check in later.

[sydneyalex]

Summer I have been so busy today and I didnt write it down over the weekend...its hard to remember everything I had....I will definately have to write it down over the weekend....dont think I am going to bother posting it now...I just cant remember everything...but I didnt cheat and thats what really matters.....have been drinking caffeine free sodas too...and not as many.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

It is GREAT that you didn't cheat. How are the caffeine free sodas? What brand? I bought some RC diet coke but I haven't tried it yet. You are doing really good now, the longer you do it the easier it is.

I have a headache again. It's been a week, I can't believe this is still from the caffeine withdrawl, maybe I am just getting sick.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I am sorry about your headache...I have been having alot of them too....but I have cut back on caffeine too...not coffee but sodas....Corrie sure has been quiet today.

[sydneyalex]

Looks like we may as well shut this thread down....Its been awfully quiet lately........ :(

[summer10]

I am a little stressed today. My boss is driving me crazy. One of the managers here never does anything and he keeps giving me all of her work to re-do. I'm avoiding him today, because if I have to deal with him I'm probably going to say something I'll regret. This other manager is on another floor, she leaves early every day, she goes shopping during work hours - I don't know if he doesn't know or he's ignoring it, but meanwhile when she doesn't do things correctly I have to clean up her messes.

I am just so aggravated right now. I should stop complaining and finish this latest project that got dumped on me!

Sorry for venting.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thats ok Summer, feel free to vent anytime.....I dont mind at all!
Its Monday thats for sure! Almost over tho.

[summer10]

Thanks Rhonda,

Can't be over soon enough for me... But then we have to come back tomorrow. I can't wait until next week - I have some vacation time scheduled.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

No... :( .I dont want you to go on Vacation....I will miss you too much...Tanya cant get on anymore during the day and Corrie seems too busy as well! I shouldnt be on here as much as I am..its addictive tho.

[Corrie]

I'm here - I am just in a really crappy mood and am keeping to myself. Summer - you vent all you want - I know what it is like to have to clean up someone elses messes at work -it sucks!!

[sydneyalex]

I know about that stuff too....and usually people you do that for are the ones that make NO MISTAKES>>>>>>>>Yeah right!

[summer10]

The killer for me is that we had layoffs a few mos ago and her name wasn't on the list of possibilities and mine was!

I'm only going away for 3 days.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Wish I was going away for 3 days.......I need to find me a good boyfriend....or win the lottery.....

Well time for me to sign off....talk to you girls tomorrow....hope you both cheer up....Its TOM for me, you would think I would be the bitchy one....oh well tomorrow is another day!

Bye :wave:

[summer10]

Have a good night Rhonda. Be good.

Summer

[Corrie]

Bye Rhonda - hasta manana.
Summer - hang in there!!
I can't wait to read what happened at Tanya's!!

[summer10]

Hopefully whatever it is, it will blow over and then she'll be back in a few days.

Summer

[Corrie]

Yep - so how about you? How long are you going to go through this at work? Are you going to say something to him???

[summer10]

Probably not. I find it's better to just keep my mouth shut, which for me is unbelievably hard to do.

I've said things in the past and he isn't very receptive. He knows she leaves early every day - (like 45min - 1 hour early) and he makes believe he doesn't know - he just doesn't want to deal with it.

I need to just keep my mouth shut.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls, I just wanted to tell ya'll how much I miss ya'll. Smooches........
Corrie, I'll sign on when I get home, you'll still be there, keep an eye out for me and we'll talk.
Summer, you get on at night too, so maybe I'll See you.

[summer10]

Corrie,

It's time for me to go. I will talk to you tomorrow.
Have a good night.

Summer

[Corrie]

Bye Summer - Have a good night!!!

OK - Tanya - I'll stay on now....

[summer10]

Good morning,

How is everyone. I just got to work. It's raining here, which is good because we need the rain, but it makes for a lousy commute.

I'm still not feeling great and I still REALLY want a cup of coffee!

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning Summer....Just you and me today???
It needs to rain here as well - but just a lot of wind blowing and thunder - no real rain...
How's work today?

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

How are you doing? Wonder where Rhonda is.

Work is OK. I am trying not to be annoyed today. Trying to focus on positive things.

One of my employees just found out over the weekend that her son has cancer and another employee is having tests to determine if she has cancer. So, I am trying to keep things in perspective and appreciate good things instead of thinking about work!

Summer

[Corrie]

Very good way to think about it!
I hope Rhonda is ok - I saw you chatted with Tanya a little - I haven't yet...I hate being a couple hours behind you guys!

[summer10]

That was last night when I got home. I haven't seen Tanya yet today.

[Corrie]

Oh I see.
I hope she checks in soon.

I saw you had 140 ounces of water yesterday!! Thats fabulous!
Outstanding!! I am still paying for my weenend cocktails - really swollen in my hands and feet - .........you play you pay.

[summer10]

I keep drinking more water because I thought it would help with the caffeine withdrawl. I can't believe how lousy I've been feeling. It's been over a week. (Maybe it's not the caffeine.) I still have a little bit of a headache. Last night I was exhausted and today my muscles feel weak. I could put my head down on my desk and fall asleep... But I don't think that would go over well.

Summer

[Corrie]

It sounds like it is more than just caffeine withdrawl....
Can you take the rest of the day off??

[Corrie]

Sweet Summer - it sounds like the flu.....


You haven't been bit by any mosquitos have you??? That nasty virus thats starting to make the rounds???

[summer10]

No, I haven't been bitten by an mosquitos - I am not an outdoorsy person. I just feel run down. Don't think I'm sick enough to be going home. (Just sick enough to complain!) Plus I am only working 1 1/2 days next week so I have alot to do this week.

Summer

[summer10]

You know, I've been eating some LC products that I bought, LC muffins and cheesecake, I wonder if it could be that, because I am not used to processed foods anymore.

I've been thinking I need to go back on strict induction so maybe I'll try that and see if I feel better.

After all of the LC stuff I've been reading, I do think it's better to eat whole foods.

Summer

[Corrie]

Sounds like the flu - keep drinking lots of water and get as much rest as you can.
I agree with you on the processed foor deal - I don't eat them at all anymore - except for a bar now and then..

[summer10]

You'd think maybe I would lose my appetite and lose some weight - but no, I 'm still able to eat.

You haven't seen Tanya yet, have you?
Rhonda must have taken the day off.

I'm going to lunch now. BBL

[Corrie]

Tanya just IM'd me and said to tell you hello.
Have a good lunch.

[summer10]

I'm back.

How is Tanya? Tell her I said hi too.

[Corrie]

I'm here - am not taking a lunch today so I can leave early tomorrow.
I'll tell tanya hi for ya the next time she IM's me :)

Am getting hungry - I think I'll have tuna salad today.....

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls, I miss ya'll soooooooooooooo much.....
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA....... Just couldn't stay away any longer. Wanted to pop in and say hello :wave:
Summer, I am sorry you are not feeling well. Get better soon. I'll see you 2 in a bit.

[summer10]

Hi Tanya,

We miss you too. It's so quiet without you and Rhonda.

Corrie,

Do you bring your lunch? I usually try to, it's easier to eat LC if you know in advance what you are having.

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - I was just "talking" to Tanya - I told her what you said. She says she misses you too!

And yes - I keep LC easy foods at work - canned tuna, HB eggs etc. for just such an emergency....

[Corrie]

Summer - Tanya wants to know if you have IM???

[summer10]

No, not at work.

[Corrie]

Summer - do you have it at home then? If so is it MSN messenger, AOL IM or Yahoo IM? If you have it - send me a PM (and Tanya)on which it is with your login name

[summer10]

I will send you guys a PM when I get home. Do you both have AOL?

[Corrie]

yes - tanya is "tatyanamar" at work and tanyaskees at home and I am "wildcelticgypsy"

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Girls,


I was out yesterday...cramps yuck! Feel better today...far behind on my work tho.

[Tanyaskees]

Hi....I am glad you are ok. I'll be in and out, don't want to stay on too long. Have a good day.

[summer10]

Good morning,

Rhonda,
Glad you are feeling better. I was sick yesterday too, but I feel so much better today.

Hi Tanya,
How is work going?

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning girls!!! Yeah - the gang is back together for a little while!!!

[summer10]

Corrie,

Are you feeling better today?

Did you get my PM?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

LOts of stuff going on here where I work....big press party..fox news is here....Gov. Bush is coming...there is snow on the F-22 in the main chamber...lots of people in here.....

[summer10]

That sounds exciting Rhonda. Are you able to go to the party?

[Corrie]

Wow - sounds exciting....do you get to go?

Summer - I didn't get you PM until today - but all is well. I'm feeling a little more up. Hopefully my mom won't dare call.

[summer10]

I'm glad you are feeling better Corrie.

It's so quiet today. We need Tanya!

I'm going to lunch now but I will check in when I get back.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Miss ya'll.............miss ya'll.........miss ya'll........miss ya'll.........miss ya'll :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears:

[Corrie]

Hey - are you back??? We miss you.

BTW all - I have to take my little boy to the dentist today - so I am outta here about 2:30 pm my time (MST)

[summer10]

I'm back. Where is everyone??? Rhonda must be busy partying. Corrie did you leave yet? And Tanya can't visit us anymore.

I'm all by myself. :daze:

[summer10]

Hey...

I just got my steak - and there's no one here to celebrate with me!!!

[Corrie]

I'm still here!!!

WHOO HOO - WTFG!!!
Summer got her steak!! Lets BBQ :wave:

[sydneyalex]

Congrats Summer :cheer:

Finally got a steak!!!!! Sorry I have not had time to write anything today...been really busy...tons of people have been thru here.

I am feeling like lo carb is not for me.....feel like I should be losing more.....maybe its just because its TOM and I am freaking out..also have had NO water today...have not had the chance.

[summer10]

Thanks Corrie and Rhonda.

Rhonda,

Just stick with it, you are doing really well. Give it another week and you will probably see a loss. You've already gone over a week without cheating. The longer you go the easier it gets. DON'T GIVE UP!!!

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer without you Corrie and Tanya I would have given up a long time ago.......I will hang in.

When I get home I have to get some water down, thats for sure.

[Corrie]

Rhonda - don't give up.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

If you stick with it for another week you'll see some movement and once that happens you will feel better.

This is what I think, it's taken me along time to lose 21 pounds, since April. But if I had given up I wouldn't have lost 21 pounds, that's for sure!

It takes a long time, but if you stick with it eventually you will get the results you want.

Summer

[Corrie]

What she said!!!

[Corrie]

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47797&perpage=15&pagenumber=50 (http://)

Hey - check out this post from NAT in VickiT's journal!!!

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - I envy you so much...I want to be like you...you have really lost so much weight...You must be so proud.....I know its my TOM and I am emotional...that has to be whats wrong with me right???? :cry:

[Corrie]

YES!!! That is all that is wrong and you MUST stay in control.

[Corrie]

& Tanya just said ( and I quote ):

"NO, NO, NO".

[sydneyalex]

I know....I know....and I will....Thanks to you guys!

Logging off now...almost time for me to go...Will get a couple of liters down tonite..I had no water today..and I dont feel so good...guess the water really does make a difference....I think I should get some Stacker or something like that and start taking it...

Well see ya tomorrow!

:wave:

[summer10]

Corrie,

I read the post. It's funny, I was just reading basically the same info in the book The Secret to Low Carb Success. I actually read it on my way to work this morning on the bus. I haven't been tracking my calories. I can't believe I could be eating too few. But... maybe I will have to rethink fitday and look at it again. I do want to make sure I am doing this right. I just found fitday to be very cumbersome. But I guess it's a small price to pay to get to my goal.

Summer

[Corrie]

I know what you mean - it seems like an awful lot of work but I will do it if it will help!!!
Tanya says HI!

[summer10]

Not sure if you left yet Corrie, but I am getting ready to leave. You have a good night. Talk to you tomorrow.

Summer

[Corrie]

Nope - still here for a few!!!
Have a great night.

[Corrie]

AND,
Tanya says good bye as well!

[summer10]

Morning,

How is everyone today?

Rhonda,
What is stacker?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Mornin Corrie, Summer & Tanya.

Summer - Stacker is just one of those fad fat burners......I know people that have lost weight on it...I doubt it would work for me tho...that stuff usually dont...guess it would be worth a try.

So how are you today???

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

I'm OK. I know I shouldn't have done this - but I weighed this morning and I am up 2 pounds!!!

I am so mad. I decided to weigh because I was "feeling" thinner. . . I gave up coffee, I've been taking the GTF Chromium AND I've been exercising. Oh and I've been drinking a TON of water. I am really mad. (I'm not changing my stats.)

I am just beside myself today! I have a drs appt next week - there HAS to be something wrong with me. I've been doing this for 21 weeks and I am down only 19 pounds as of today.

Aren't you glad you asked how I was?

I kNOW I have to wait it out, but it is so frustrating.

How are you feeling today, any better?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thats why I am staying away from the scales....Your probably just retaining fluid...I'm sorry....I know how you feel...you see all these people losing tons of weight and then you creep along way behind....thats how I have been too. I am not sure what to do any more.

[summer10]

It's extremely frustrating. I know I have to wait it out, but HOW LONG? I really thought I'd see a loss today. I am very discouraged. I know this works - it certainly works for other people.

I've been reading LC books, looking at other people's journals, I think I'm doing every thing right and it is so slow!

Plus I actually had planned a cheat over Labor Day weekend. How can I cheat when I'm not even losing.

You know, I keep saying next year at this time I will be thinner. Logically I know that's probably true but at the rate I am going I won't be alot thinner!

I can take losing slowly, but I can't take seeing gains.

I know I am really on a roll today. I am just so mad! I need to stop thinking about it, I am making myself more upset.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I understand I really do...Do you think maybe your scales are off or something like that????

[summer10]

I don't think so, because I use the same scale all of the time.

I have taken my measurements and last time I did it I had lost 14.5 inches. Maybe I should take them again this weekend. Although if I do and they've gone up I'll be even more mad.

I just don't understand how I could gain.

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - Trust me - your measurements have NOT gone up. Take them!! You'll feel better....

I haven't had any loss in 2 weeks again!!! But I feel smaller - I need to measure as well!!

[sydneyalex]

Hi Corrie,

How are you doing? Any word on your son???

Summer - take your measurements, thats something I never did.

[summer10]

You are probably right Corrie. I will do that over the weekend.

I don't know what is wrong with me today. I am very stressed and depressed. (And I never get depressed.) I'm not a teary person but I actually have had my eyes well up a few times today. (This is really unlike me.) I even checked to see if TOM was coming but not for another 2 weeks. I guess I'm just not having a good day. I never should have got on the scale!

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer you need to throw that bastard out the window and forget about it..... :mad:

[Corrie]

Summer my girl!! Take heart!!You are under a bunch of stress at work and it is probably hard to sit there and try to smile all day!! There is nothing wrong with getting teary eyed now and again. It means you have had enough and you need to get rid of it thru crying and I bet if you do your weight loss will follow!!!
Go ahead and blow the cork - you'll feel better. when you can let some emotions go - your body will let some weight go as well!!!

Tanya says HI you guys!!!

[sydneyalex]

Tell Tanya hello!

What exactly is the fat fast?

[Corrie]

Have you read the book?

[sydneyalex]

No - Is that the name of it??

I will read it. Have you ever done this Corrie?

[summer10]

Thanks Corrie and Rhonda,

I need to think about something else. My boss just came over to see me and he asked me what was wrong, and I said nothing, just a little sensitive today. But he thinks I'm upset now. He asked if it was work related. Now I feel like an idiot. Especially since I don't even know what is wrong with me.

Let's talk about something else.

Rhonda,
You never did tell me if you were feeling better today?

[Corrie]

Dr. Atkins book

[summer10]

Where did everyone go? (I was so depressing you guys had to get away?)

On a positive note I am already up to 64 ozs of water today.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I am right there with ya on the water Summer. I cant believe how easy it is to drink all this water now...I used to never drink it.

[summer10]

That's good Rhonda. See we can control some things. :)

What did you bring for lunch? A shake for me.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I have some hamburger patties....

[Corrie]

Summer - glad you're doing a little better!

[Corrie]

Summer - Look at the email I just got back from the Atkins Center.....



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[summer10]

Wow Corrie,

That is alot of info - have to read it more closely later when I get home.

I wonder if I should try reducing my water. Are you going to do that?

Summer

[Corrie]

No - I think you should keep on doing what you are doing!

[sydneyalex]

I cant believe those folks say you could be drinking to much water....who ever heard of that...I thought you could never get enough water...

[summer10]

Well I am thirsty all the time so it's just as well if I keep drinking.

So, I brought a shake for lunch, but while I was shaking it the cover came off and splashed vanilla all over my black shirt - got most of it off with water. But I didn't have anything to have for lunch so luckily I had an Advantage bar in my bag and I had that.

I am not having a good day :(
But I am trying!!!

[Corrie]

That's all you can do - KEEP TRYING!!!

[sydneyalex]

I stay thirsty all the time too Summer. I am so ready for this day to end....seems strange Tanya not being on here anymore...

I am sorry your day has been so bad....maybe tomorrow will be better for you!

[summer10]

I'm sure tomorrow will be better. I'm not normally like this. I don't usually worry about things and I'm never depressed, don't know what promted this but I do feel better now.

I know this WOE will work - I keep saying that - I better be right. LOL

Thanks for listening to me all day.

Summer

[summer10]

I have a 2:30 mtg. Then we are having a little party for an employee who is leaving. I will try to check in later. If not, you guys have a good night.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

You do the same Summer!

[Corrie]

Night night all!