Today is Wednesday August 26th day one of the 5 lb challenge It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)

WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING!

We have learned and keep learning how our bodies adjust to the ever changing dynamics of life. We follow the Philosophies set forth by DR ATKINS in DANDR..1972 or 1992 versions.

It does not get easier as we get to goal and we accept that we will keep trying and not give in to old habits. We move forward, even if we take steps backward, we strive for success. Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.
~~~~~~~~~~WE ARE THE A-TEAM! ~~~~

Name.............start wt..........current.........goal.............# to go

Paulette...........211.6...........xxxxxx.........206.6............5.0.

Cricket............161.6 ..........xxxxx..............156.6............5.0

Jodi................xxxxx..........XXXX..............XXXX............5.0

Barb...............174.6...........xxxxx..........159.6............5.0

Himi...............214.2..............xxxxx.........209.2........5.0

Chrissie...........180.8...............xxxxx.........175.8............5. 0

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~~137.9...In Range!!

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 18, 2015

NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/18/15........145.2.........78.8

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........08/04/15.........138.5........96.5

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/18/15.........211.6......120.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/18/15........216.2........77.8

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........08/18/15..........182.8........39.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........08/11/15..........139.5......13.5

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/18/15..........177.0.....35.0

CRICKEY....NC post surgical..just getting it together while healing 8/26/15

Sorry so late today but got up late and had to head to Colorado with the boys and Dakoda's girlfriend. We had such a fun time all together. Who knows when we'll all be together again especially with Dakoda and Julia moving to China. Today was really special. I have to say K Bobs was really a disappointment. I love their "salad wagon" but the other food was just not up to the quality they served in the past so that will be my last trip there. Tomorrow is mommy and me day so that should be fun.

Cricket I will give you a call tomorrow. I'm so happy to hear you are dropping the water retention already. Good luck with your veggies...Thank you Carl for feeding our Momma Cricket!

Chrissie i'm so so happy to hear you are back on track and already showing a big loss. That is what keeps us motivated especially getting back into ketosis and fighting the hunger. I'm so proud of you!!

Barb I hope you burned lots of fat catching up on that laundry. It's funny I do best with my eating when Chris is gone. Lucky for me depression makes me not want to eat and i'm more focused on me not "us".

Paulette i'm so jealous of your low temps...it was 90 here today...i'll send you some heat & you send me some cool and we'll both settle around a nice comfy temp like 80

Himi tomorrow is a new game..a new beginning. I'm sure you'll rock the next game!

Jodi I hope things are well with you and that you had a good show last weekend.

Good luck on the new game ladies!

"CHRISSIE: Great job on the whoosh! Also, I can totally relate to how you've been feeling since you got back. When I stray a little when on vacation, my intent is to get right back on plan and induction the day we are traveling back. However, it seems to take a few days to totally get back on it. Just when I would think I have the carb cravings beat, I would cave. I would go all day with my meals and eat on plan and then eat something totally ridiculous at night. I then tried to commit to not eating anything after my supper meal, which seems to work for me. Your on your way and will do fine. We're all cheering you on!"
BARB.....thank you so much for this!!!
it helps me SO much when someone tells me they have gone through the exact same thing as i have

Today is Wednesday August 26th day one of the 5 lb challenge It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)

WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING!

We have learned and keep learning how our bodies adjust to the ever changing dynamics of life. We follow the Philosophies set forth by DR ATKINS in DANDR..1972 or 1992 versions.

It does not get easier as we get to goal and we accept that we will keep trying and not give in to old habits. We move forward, even if we take steps backward, we strive for success. Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.
~~~~~~~~~~WE ARE THE A-TEAM! ~~~~

Name.............start wt..........current.........goal.............# to go

Paulette...........211.6............xxxxx..........206.6...............5 .0

Cricket............161.6 ............xxxxx.........156.6...............5.0

Jodi................xxxxx.............xxxxx.........xxxxx..............5 .0

Barb...............174.6..............xxxxx.........159.6..............5 .0

Himi...............214.2..............xxxxx.........209.2..............5 .0

Chrissie...........180.8..............180.3.........175.8..............4 .5*

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~~137.9...In Range!!

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 18, 2015

NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/18/15........145.2.........78.8

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........08/04/15.........138.5........96.5

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/18/15.........211.6......120.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/18/15........216.2........77.8

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........08/25/15..........180.8........41.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........08/11/15..........139.5......13.5

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/18/15..........177.0.....35.0

CRICKEY....NC post surgical..just getting it together while healing 8/26/15


i lost another half a pound
off for my walk now
have a great day girls! BBL

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 18, 2015

NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/18/15........145.2.........78.8

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........08/04/15.........138.5........96.5

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/18/15.........211.6......120.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/18/15........216.2........77.8

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........08/18/15..........182.8........39.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........08/11/15..........139.5......13.5

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/18/15..........177.0.....35.0

CRICKEY....NC post surgical..just getting it together while healing 8/26/15

hi..last line on the totals chart was omitted solease soeone add this back on the next chart. did not weigh in yet.
chrissie..there is noyhinhg new and all of do and have gone throiugh the same things.happy barb reminded you and me of this. the biiggest poblem is going back on plan.it is not likt on an off witches but like gearing up and woking back into the mode.sme with vaca from wrk..tskesa a day or soo tunr in..carl went back to wok so am on my own!
Jodi got 1st for her end points on one of the shows!she is off again and this winter will be no ows and lots of on plans!!!will just put down weigh and ask for soeone to poist it in the chart for me tnx xo

sorry cricket!! i fixed my chart so it is all good now
the total chart you posted wasn't right either.....it didn't have my total update
congrats JODI

chart was posted with the new thread so it was c&p at that time. figured there would be updates to what i reposted st ty foy fixin it.i think you are mskit it harder thn need be though.take the last post an use taht for new daily chart.are you tryin to keep a chart in yor own records? look.. anyway it works for you is great and i thank you tons.

Today is Wednesday August 26th day one of the 5 lb challenge It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)

WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING!

We have learned and keep learning how our bodies adjust to the ever changing dynamics of life. We follow the Philosophies set forth by DR ATKINS in DANDR..1972 or 1992 versions.

It does not get easier as we get to goal and we accept that we will keep trying and not give in to old habits. We move forward, even if we take steps backward, we strive for success. Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.
~~~~~~~~~~WE ARE THE A-TEAM! ~~~~

Name.............start wt..........current.........goal.............# to go

Paulette...........211.6............xxxxx..........206.6...............5 .0

Cricket............161.6 ............157.2.........156.6...............0.6*

Jodi................xxxxx.............xxxxx.........xxxxx..............5 .0

Barb...............174.6..............xxxxx.........159.6..............5 .0

Himi...............214.2..............xxxxx.........209.2..............5 .0

Chrissie...........180.8..............180.3.........175.8..............4 .5*

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~~137.9...In Range!!

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 18, 2015

NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/18/15........145.2.........78.8

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........08/04/15.........138.5........96.5

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/18/15.........211.6......120.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/18/15........216.2........77.8

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........08/25/15..........180.8........41.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........08/11/15..........139.5......13.5

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/18/15..........177.0.....35.0

CRICKEY....NC post surgical..just getting it together while healing 8/26/15

I know this chart will need some updates but since the team is having a slow day it can wait until evening I got to chat with KAthy today and she is doing so well.I miss you all tons. I am not on the NC correctly yet.I have been having veggies with bacon grease..all unweighed thnx to hubbby and a beef patty frozen angus burger for dinner... grilled the life out of them.no fat left.no taste.just chewy brown stuff. I will admit to bagel carbs.total cals are still on lower side. As I feel better can get out of bed more and not scream in pain, I will be on NC more.I still have no real interest in foods.just want my tummy lined for the 15 pills I am taking. Glad you all can disypher the KLAQ speak on my end. Maybe have Snowy read the posts from me and she can then let you know what i am saying!
This is it for the night for me.Heading back to bed. Hope the Kitchen is perfect for you HIMI.. hope you are not bouncing around BARB.. myopics will have problems as we get older with the torn retina and some moderation will avoid the issues. CHRITSSIE... great going on the walks and you WILL be in full controll again, my young OCD GF ..KATHY enjoy Mommy and me days. Wish I had those!PAULETTE..I can picture you gathering seeds and saving them.
SEE you all later tomorrow... this may be a fast game i hope! Next will be 5 pounders as well.Have a great nightXO

Today is Wednesday August 26th day one of the 5 lb challenge It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)

WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING!

We have learned and keep learning how our bodies adjust to the ever changing dynamics of life. We follow the Philosophies set forth by DR ATKINS in DANDR..1972 or 1992 versions.

It does not get easier as we get to goal and we accept that we will keep trying and not give in to old habits. We move forward, even if we take steps backward, we strive for success. Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.
~~~~~~~~~~WE ARE THE A-TEAM! ~~~~

Name.............start wt..........current.........goal.............# to go

Paulette...........211.6............211.6..........206.6...............5 .0 *

Cricket............161.6 ............157.2.........156.6...............0.6*

Jodi................xxxxx.............xxxxx.........xxxxx..............5 .0

Barb...............174.6..............xxxxx.........159.6..............5 .0

Himi...............214.2..............xxxxx.........209.2..............5 .0

Chrissie...........180.8..............180.3.........175.8..............4 .5*

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~~137.9...In Range!!

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 18, 2015

NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/18/15........145.2.........78.8

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........08/04/15.........138.5........96.5

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/18/15.........211.6......120.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/18/15........216.2........77.8

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........08/25/15..........180.8........41.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........08/11/15..........139.5......13.5

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/18/15..........177.0.....35.0


OK - It has been a very busy day for me, both working and running around. I have not had any time to goof off.

I have no change on the weight front yet. Hoping tomorrow is the day!

CRICKET - I see you managed to lose a boat load of water! Good Grief!!!!!

CHRISSIE - congrats on .5 down!!!!!!!!

I must get back to work. Promise to talk tomorrow.

Today is Wednesday August 26th day one of the 5 lb challenge It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)

WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING!

We have learned and keep learning how our bodies adjust to the ever changing dynamics of life. We follow the Philosophies set forth by DR ATKINS in DANDR..1972 or 1992 versions.

It does not get easier as we get to goal and we accept that we will keep trying and not give in to old habits. We move forward, even if we take steps backward, we strive for success. Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.
~~~~~~~~~~WE ARE THE A-TEAM! ~~~~

Name.............start wt..........current.........goal.............# to go

Paulette...........211.6............211.6..........206.6...............5 .0 *

Cricket............161.6 ............157.2.........156.6...............0.6*

Jodi................xxxxx.............xxxxx.........xxxxx..............5 .0

Barb...............174.6..............174.4.........169.6..............4 .8*

Himi...............214.2..............xxxxx.........209.2..............5 .0

Chrissie...........180.8..............180.3.........175.8..............4 .5*

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~~137.9...In Range!!

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 18, 2015

NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/18/15........145.2.........78.8

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........08/04/15.........138.5........96.5

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/18/15.........211.6......120.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/18/15........216.2........77.8

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........08/25/15..........180.8........41.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........08/11/15..........139.5......13.5

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/25/15..........174.6.....37.4

Down slightly, but I'll take it.

PAULETTE: I knew you had to be busy when I didn't see your early morning post. I see you're still in the Mabel Mobile! Hope you see a loss tomorrow.

CRICKET: You had lots of posts today....you must be getting antsy! Hopefully, you take this game tomorrow. You are due for a win!

I'm bouncing around with my weight a little, but not on the back of the bike. I re-read the information the doctor gave me regarding the gel separation, and felt a little better about things. However, I'm still not taking any chances with it and am staying off the bike for awhile. We don't have much planned the next several weeks and I get rechecked on the 21st which is 4-5 days before we leave for Myrtle Beach, so hopefully, everything is okay then.

Congrats to JODI for her win this weekend.

CHRISSIE: Great job on your loss again today and with your daily exercise. Keep it going!

KATHY: Sorry to hear your meal at K Bob's wasn't what you were expecting. It sounds like it wasn't up to its usual standards. However, since on this WOL, I've eaten off-plan foods occasionally where I was really looking forward to the food. However, it never seems to taste as good as I was expecting or remembered.

Glad to hear you had some good times with your son and his girlfriend before he has to leave for China. Enjoy your time with you mom.

HIMI: Hope you get a chance to post a loss before Cricket takes the game!

Today is Wednesday August 26th day one of the 5 lb challenge It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)

WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING!

We have learned and keep learning how our bodies adjust to the ever changing dynamics of life. We follow the Philosophies set forth by DR ATKINS in DANDR..1972 or 1992 versions.

It does not get easier as we get to goal and we accept that we will keep trying and not give in to old habits. We move forward, even if we take steps backward, we strive for success. Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.
~~~~~~~~~~WE ARE THE A-TEAM! ~~~~

Name.............start wt..........current.........goal.............# to go

Paulette...........211.6............211.6..........206.6...............5 .0 *

Cricket............161.6 ............157.2.........156.6................0.6*

Jodi................xxxxx.............xxxxx.........xxxxx............... ..5 .0

Barb...............174.6..............174.4.........169.6..............4 .8*

Himi...............214.2..............213.4..........209.2.............. 4.2*

Chrissie...........180.8.............180.3..........175.8..............4 .5*

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~~137.9...In Range!!

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 18, 2015

NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/18/15........145.2........78.8

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........08/04/15.........138.5........96.5

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/18/15.........211.6......120.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/25/15........214.2........79.8

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........08/25/15........180.8........41.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........08/11/15........139.5........13.5

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........08/25/15.........174.6.......37.4


Back down a little, yay-- also the hungries seem to have fled. I had 2 days of just starving to death --havent been so hungry in months, not sure what the dealio was. But today was back to normal.

Thanks Cricket the kitchen is sooo nice to have-- used my gas convection oven for the first time tonight! Cooked a pork loin roast, also roasted some mixed veggies (celery and sliced radishes for me, potatoes and carrots for the carb-eaters, a bit of onion for everyone)

Glad to see your watery-whoosh-away Cricket!
Congrats Chrissie and Barb on heading the right direction so soon. Chrissie how much/how far are you walking?
Sorry you have to practice patience Paulette, I bet you a poised on the edge of a nice big freefall.
Glad you got to enjoy some family time Kathy, and in such a nice part of the country too-- I lived in UT for 14 years, I love and miss the west.

PAULETTE......i think it's time for you to get out of mabel! if you're still stable tomorrow (i hope not!), jump on the merry-go-round for something different
CRICKET......down 4.4! bet you are doing a happy dance....just not with your hands in the air
BARB......every little bit helps
KATHY.....hope you are having a great time!!!!!
HIMI....congrats on the 0.8 loss
i walk 3 miles or so in the state park near my house
shout out to JODI

walked for 48 mins
ate 1073 cal (7%c, 27%p, 66%f). drank 192 oz of water

early tomorrow i am heading out
will stop by VERY quickly just to log my weight before i go