FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION! .....NASA
.....and CRICKET! & The A-TEAM!


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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. FRIDAY JULY 24th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.4..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.4*

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4*

Cricket............146.2.............144.8...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.4

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5

Barb...............180.2.............179.6......... .(178.2).-2.0..........1.4

Himi...............224.6...............224.2..........(222.5)-2.1...........1.7

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*

I am UP another lb today. I cannot blame salt as yesterday was very low in sodium. It seems my little losing streak was very short lived. Yesterday was a pretty low cal day for me, too, so I am not sure why this old body is starting to retain water again. Probably just the monthly crap I put up with every month, but now the timing has shifted. Yesterday's menu was tuna/mayo and pork chops. 980 cal. 1071 sodium. A very bland and low cal day. Today will be baked chicken leg quarters and a simple chicken soup. I am not going to use salt on the chicken. Maybe a tiny sprinkle of Lite Salt, but that is all. I will only add the lite salt to my soup as I eat it, not before cooking, so I can control it more. I really want to stop these gains!!!!!!!! Or at least stop them from getting bad! I guess I had high hopes when I set a goal of 3 lbs for myself this week. I should know better than that, but it never hurts to shoot for the moon, eh? (I am keeping my positive attitude and sense of humor) maybe I'll "pull a CRICKET" and suddenly lose 3 lbs overnight!!!!!

LISA - YOU are doing a great job!! You are getting closer and closer to goal! I know you can get there! What is your goal, by the way? Inquiring minds want to know.

CRICKET - Yes, may want to top the coop, unless the walls are high enough, as chickens can't fly very well. Too fat and bumbly. The walls on the neighbor's coop are about 6 ft high and they have managed to get out a couple times, but that is only because they have perches and junk close to the walls, so they only had a short hop to get to the top. But topping their yard will keep out the OWLS!!!!!!!! Unless you are in the habit of herding them into the enclosure and locking it at night, which is what I always did until I started getting lazy and allowing them out in their yard at night. That is when the owl came and did it's nasty work. I should have never done that. I should have kept them locked in their coop at night. It is all my fault! Poor sweet little chickens! ------- But congrats on your good loss, AND say congrats to JODI who also did a good job!!!! I'm happy you are seeing some results from your efforts! May that pork roast turn out tender and fall-aparty!

CHRISSIE - I know you can be strong! Remind yourself how far you have come. I hope you don't backslide too far. Soon you will be home and in control, but until then, you STILL have control. Be adamant when it comes to your food. YOU choose the restaurant next time, and let them all know that it is VERY IMPORTANT to you to stay within your dietary limits! Doing it once is fine for them, but they can't expect you to do it all the time. That sounds very sabotaging. Not a good thing. I really hope today is better for you. Stay diligent!

HIMI - Ahh, you and I. I REALLY hope you can see a loss tomorrow! I know it is so easy to say "be patient", but actually doing it is hard. Day by day, meal by meal. Try not to dwell on it. It can drive you crazy. I know, because I am crazy. I literally can not tell you how many times the old seesaw has happened to me! I couldn't even try to guess. At least your ARE down this week so far!!!!!

BARB - I am impatient to see whether YOU were able to have a loss today! You have done good so far this week! Much better than ME, who was to optimistic! Show those 170's that you are determined to muscle them away!

Well, I am going to start my day. I already had my 3 cups of coffee, and I do have a job to get to this morning. I must take out the chicken to thaw and gather my herbs from the garden. I had to remove my Thyme "bush" from the strawberry garden and put it in a pot as the strawberries are sending out their tendrils now and they were invading on the Thyme space. The Thyme is like a small bush! It could barely fit in the pot! I have too much THYME on my hands!!! And some of it will be going in the pot with the chicken today! I think I will trim all the excess herbs today and give some away to my friends. The rest I can dry out and put in jars.

You all have a great day today!

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

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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. FRIDAY JULY 24th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.4..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.4*

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4*

Cricket............146.2.............144.4...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.8**

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5

Barb...............180.2.............179.6......... .(178.2).-2.0..........1.4

Himi...............224.6...............224.2..........(222.5)-2.1...........1.7

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*


I reweighed when I got home took a little splash on the kiddie slide
PAULETTE~~ You ALSO lose crazy amounts at times so I am only trying to follow your lead I am sorry about the retention. Flux sux.You are in the mud pit!..

The enclosure is 50x50 ft! So maybe a hen house for nights is the way to go.
I can just put a door on the large house in thee and we are all set. Carl can make one with a wooden frame and mesh in front. He can also build a ramp I guess. I never considered the cats..hmm...SHADOW is out all night as are some of the others from time to time, so they can watch over the fowl (drooling)

I HAVE GOT TO GET THT PORK IN NOW !!! BBL!

roast is in the oven. It was too large (long) for the crock pot and if cut in half would not have fit either...so, I made it with the usual spices and the Southern Sweet tea water enhancer..ooooo it is GOOD.. even if the house temp has now increased to 500 degrees!!!

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

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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. FRIDAY JULY 24th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.4..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.4*

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4*

Cricket............146.2.............144.4...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.8**

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5

Barb...............180.2.............179.6......... .(178.2).-2.0..........1.4

Himi...............224.6...............223.5..........(222.5)-2.1...........1.0*

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*

Well I saw a little happy drop-- we will see!

Sorry about your gain Paulette-- been there done that-- we know its temporary!

Lisa my fluxes often happen regardless of calories or carbs-- I went a few days under 1000 cals and under 20 carbs and STILL managed a gain-- shouldnt happen, but it just reinforces that our bodies like to think for themselves sometimes-- and water weighs more than fat, so any excuse to hold some water-- I always try to remember that a small bottle of water weighs more than a pound, so.....

We had chickens years ago, but between foxes and raccoons that figured out how to get into the coop at night, and hawks that swooped down during the day, we gave that up-- we decided that we are just too close to the MI wilderness and not diligent enough to have them. My sister in law took the few we had that survived-- still has at least one hen, a favorite who I think must be seven years old now!

Paulette I would like to be at 150. I think that would be good for me, I don't know though Himi it does seem like my body wants to stay here at this weigh!!! But I will try and see with you all Cricket if I can get there........xo

LISA.. there are no IFS.There is WHEN not IF. That mindset is what will defeat your goal. 150 is too high for your height. No more than 140 is where you should aim yourself.You CAN do this. I would worry that 150 is going to climb too fast to 170+.

I know you to be a trong woman thathad been hrough a lot and this is child's play for you. I KNOW how determined you had been and can be.Nothing will get in your way unless yoou allow it. My sweet lady, you have come too far through too much not get where you can be!

HIMI>> we have hawks and everything else you have.. and all year long with this weather! I guess I can keep the baby chicks on the screend side patio..uh.. scratch that idea.. cats get into that through a gap in the screen.. well, will give it a go and see what happens. ANY suggestions what kind?? I already figued that I could share butcher the chickens with the neighbor. I am sure he will like the offer.. one for him, one for me

That roast is AMAZING!!!! I will have toshare it with Carl.It is tooo good to keep to myself.I would feel guilty. Jodi can have some too!!!
Tomorrow early morning she is hosting a riding clinic here for her trainer.She is a cross country rider and gold edalist in Dressage.. major competitor in the jumper area. It was great that she worked this out with Jodi, who usually tailers the 3 hours to her facility for lessons. So, the mutts have to stay inside UGH.. and there will be lots of activity here.
HEading in early. If I do not get a new chart up, just put an X after the star for today's weight

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

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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. FRIDAY JULY 24th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.4..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.4*

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4*

Cricket............146.2.............144.4...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.8**

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5

Barb...............180.2.............179.6......... .(178.2).-2.0..........1.4*

Himi...............224.6...............223.5..........(222.5)-2.1...........1.0*

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*

Stayed exactly the same which is unusual for me. I even tried to pee again and it didn't make any difference. Hopefully, I'll see a drop in the morning.

I forgot I didn't post this morning. I was at work before 7A and didn't have time to update before I left. I just got home a few minutes ago.

PAULETTE: The gains and stalls are really frustrating, but you seem to be doing all of the right things and will hopefully see a big whoosh all at one time. In fact, you may just surpass all of us. Just when I think I have this all figured out and losing steadily, then things change/stop for a period of time...sometimes for no reason at all. Your weight will start moving in the right direction again soon!

CRICKET: You are doing great! I saw your 4 AM post and figured you didn't sleep well. Glad you are enjoying the roast you made. I did one in the crock pot a few weeks ago and put it on low before I left for work and left it on until I got home about 11 hours later and it just fell apart. It was one the easiest meals I made and it fed both my husband and I for several meals and I put the rest in the freezer.

Good luck with the chickens. I know nothing about them other than they lay eggs and I eat it 7 or 8 times a week! So, I can't give you any advice.

JODI: Sounds like you have a busy weekend. It will be so much easier for you to be able to have the training at your farm rather than trailering the horses and driving a couple of hours. You are blowing us all away with your weight loss.

LISA: Glad to see your loss today! I've been overweight for so many years that sometimes I think..."If I could just get down in the 140's/150's, I'll be thin enough and will be satisfied." At 5' 3", I should be in the 130's. I justified it by thinking that I'm older now (55), have had three kids, and am post-menopausal. I never even dreamed that it would be possible to lose that amount of weight at this point in my life. However, now that I have seen CRICKET and others do it, I know it can be done. Hopefully, we can both achieve our goals and get down to a normal, healthy weight....or should I say, we will achieve our goals.

HIMI: Bet your happy to be on the slide again! You should be due for a good loss. I never did comment on your horses. The little one was so cute. My granddaughter would love it! It sounds like you have lots of critters around you too.

CHRISSIE and KATHY: Miss your posts! Hope you are both being as good as you can be outside of your environment and routines.

It's my grandson's 4th birthday tomorrow and our family reunion on Sunday. For the first time I can remember, I can go to these events without focusing on the "food" and what wondering what good food and desserts I will have.

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

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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. FRIDAY JULY 24th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.4..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.4*

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4*

Cricket............146.2.............144.4...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.8**

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5**

Barb...............180.2.............179.6......... .(178.2).-2.0..........1.4*

Himi...............224.6...............223.5..........(222.5)-2.1...........1.0*

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*


BARB~~~ looks like you are sharing the Mabel Mobile with Jodi who like you had no change..and that for her is good!She is also dissapointed.I told her to focus on keeping this weight for the rest of the week and that will be good.Next week we strive for more.
I think that is one way to approach the losses.. we have a nice loss and we look to maintain that and then get stabilized and then go for another loss. We just do it all steadily as far as intake is concerned, but mentally, we stay focused on no gains other than the very temporary flux.
I think it is fabulous that you are not fucsed on the cakes and sweets now. How about making yourself a legal dessert to have?? Make clouds, or that mini cheese cake, or even the Danish oppsies... SF jello w/ homemade whipped cream? No need to sit aside and watch when you can enjoy! AND happy birthday to your grandson!!! HAVE A BLAST!!!
Now, as for you getting there?? OF COURSE YOU WILL!!! You are only 55!!! harder than 15 years ago, well, yes it is. We need to porve ourselves to our bodies, and let's face it, we have trained our bodies for many years to be fat. Our metabolisms are broken and we enjoyed that Now, we go ahead, change our foods;change the way we consume food;think about macronutrients for heavens' sake! We reversed the way we burn fuel and create the fuel we need. Of course our bodies change on us.AND it is so predictible! Check your trends... and even they will be changing on you as we adjust to the plans..and then we have to tweak!! This is not for the hobbiest!!!LOL

This is what I do know about chickens.. the color of their eggs is the same as the color of their ears.No kidding!

Have agrat night and see you at the PLAYGROUND!

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

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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. SATURDAY JULY 25th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.4..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.4

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4

Cricket............146.2.............144.4...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.8

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5

Barb...............180.2.............179.6......... .(178.2).-2.0..........1.4

Himi...............224.6...............223.5..........(222.5)-2.1...........1.0

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*

Hi guys just wanted to quickly let you know there has been a change in plans and I won't be back until Wednesday. *Hugs* to all! Long story but i'll share later...

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

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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. SATURDAY JULY 25th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.8..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.8*

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4

Cricket............146.2.............144.4...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.8

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5

Barb...............180.2.............179.6......... .(178.2).-2.0..........1.4

Himi...............224.6...............223.5..........(222.5)-2.1...........1.0

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*

I did NOT have a whoosh. I had the opposite again. Another gain of .4 lbs!!!

FLUX SCHMUX SUX!!!!!! And I was so happy to finally be going down again. Now my losses are like, null and void.

But I am STILL 1 lb less than I was in the beginning of the month, and that is a still a victory for me! Now if I can only keep this flux from progressing, I may finish out the month with a loss, no matter how minor!!!!

Today I am planning on a burger patty for lunch and chicken breast sauteed in butter with a cream cheese sauce for dinner. I may even add a few shrimps in the mixture. I have to make my dinner early and pack it up because we are going to be at Ed's place tonight for a big (HUGE) bonfire and a bunch of our friends are coming over! I have some Diet Rite cola which is made with Sucralase and I plan on having a few while there. He has no running water, so I must bring my own liquids. I never did buy any lemonade flavoring, which I wish I would have, as lemonade would have been so much better! But this will have to do. I will NOT be drinking booze as all the others will - there is no way in flipping heck that I will allow myself that luxury. Anyhoo, my foods today will be low sodium and calories around 1200. I will wait to see in the morning if I can remain stable. I really do not want to go up again. I am so sick & tired of this seesaw. I have been on this darn thing for a couple months now. I am getting see-sick!!!!

CRICKET - I have never looked at a chicken's ears, so I have no idea if your statement is true or not! I could care less for the color of the egg's shell, as long as it is an egg, it is beautiful! I have been out of eggs for about 4 days now, and until KwikTrip or Walgreen's puts them on sale again, eggs are off the menu. I miss my bacon & eggs.

BARB - I hope you have a great day at your grandson's birthday party and your family reunion! May you come out of it all with a great loss!!!!

HIMI - congrats on your loss yesterday!!!! ANY loss is a great loss!!!! And I agree - it matters not if you are zero carb, low calorie, or even low sodium - if your body wants to flux, it will flux. Set points are hard to break through. Patience wears thin. But eventually, things do go in the right direction.

LISA - I hope you are able to see a drop today! Have a great weekend in Sunny Italy!

I managed to get a photo of Thing 1. Thing 2 was hiding in the back. Shy, I guess. He is hard to see - sitting on the leaf to the right of the Moai statue. He is a Ghost Shrimp afterall! that is Pablo's big ol' brain at the top of the picture. He gets angry when I try to photograph his tank of ancient mystery.



I hope everyone has a great Saturday!!!! Stay on plan and be good!!!

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

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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. SATURDAY JULY 25th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.8..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.8*

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4

Cricket............146.2.............144.4...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.8

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5

Barb...............180.2.............178.9......... .(178.2).-2.0..........0.7*

Himi...............224.6...............223.5..........(222.5)-2.1...........1.0

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*

Short ride in the mabel mobile and was dropped off at the slide. Loss of .5. BBL

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

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!

This is a one week week gambler's choice challenge. pick your loss goal to get to and keep from the 21st-28th.

Game #10 one week.. SATURDAY JULY 25th -Tuesday-28th
Name.............start wt..........current............goal...............# to go

Paulette...........214.0............215.8..........(211.0) -3.0...........4.8*

Lisa................187.4.............186.4..........(185.4).-2.0..........1.4

Cricket............146.2.............144.4...........(145.2)-1.0..........-0.8

Jodi................145.0..............140.5 ........ (143.0) -.2.0.........-2.5

Barb...............180.2.............178.9......... .(178.2).-2.0..........0.7*

Himi...............224.6...............222.2..........(222.5)-2.1.........-0.3*

Chrissie~~~LOA
Kathy~~~~ LOA
TOTAL LOSSES
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost
Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........07/20/15........146.2.........77.8*
Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........07/11/15.........140.8........94.2
Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........07/20/15.........214.0......117.8*
Lisa..............04/04/14.........238.0........07/20/15..........187.4........50.6*
Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0........07/20/15..........224.6........69.4*
Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2
Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0.........07/20/15..........145.0.........8.0*
Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........07/20/15..........180.2.......31.8*

Well THATS more like it-- and thats a first weigh-in, before the "second pee" I sometimes wait for hahahaha. Hoping it sticks, but regardless I know I am doing it right, zigzagging and bouncing down is sure better than a steady climb up which is what I know would be happening to me if I wasnt paying attention.

Gotta go get on a tractor before it rains-- I will try to BBL

HELLO CHICKADEES ..PAULETTE~~ YOU ARE LOSING FAT AND INCHES.. repeat that when the numbers threaten you. No way is that anything other than water. THat pedastal is still high!..and it is true about the ears! Remeber CHELLE? she said she had chickens for years so I asked a zillion questions..good thing she is a goo friend or she would never write to me again!LMAO

BARB...

HIMI>>> YESS!!!you get 2 stars when you are at goal!!! Happy it showed finally for your mental health sake LOL..

Jodi has had a crazy day here with her personal trainer doing lessons for some of Jodi's students. It helps having other eyes, and it IS nice for another trainer to be saying the same things! Jodi took a dressage lesson dealing with some basics for Breckham.He IS green with natural talent and is so willing to try to please.It is hard to realize he is not very advanced at all. She also did a jumping lesson for Bubba. She has gotten rusty since she has not shown jumpers/hunters seriousl in about 5 years now. Bubba will not do anything he is not cued to do so if you do not something right in asking him, he just responds and does his own thing LOL..that makes him a PERFECT horse to have a serious lesson on! YOu KNOW it the cues are correct .
I have a loss again and hope this continues. I am still in a very solid ketosis even if the carbs were high like yesterday..calories low but thanks to the berries the carbs totaled 17. If I wanted to fudge around and do NC they would be a lot less!!! Today so far, I have had one strip of bacon ( half a serving) and 2 cups of coffee w/ HC whci I did not measure, but my giess would be maybe 4 oz so there are the calories! Dinner is guess work. I may do tuna salad for a change and do away with the calorie in the chicken and the fat.It is going on 4 PM soon and not hungry.

KATHY... see you eventually I guess.
CHRISSIE>> you should be returning soon too.I miss both of you!
It is so hard to be away and stay on track. It is moe important that you return to the good habits ASAP and not look back. Life happens and we live it! That is what this about. WE CAN DO THIS and WE ARE!!!