GEE, where is everyone today? I was hoping to make all sorts of comments now that my work is done.

CRICKY - I can't believe you sat in that dr. office almost all day. UG!!! I sure hope those bars don't cause you to sit on the pot all night! I know they effect ME that way! So GOOD LUCK with that! Pity you didn't feel like protein. But you gotta do what you gotta do. And if veggies were calling you, that is so much better than sugar!

I hope that when I log in tomorrow morning there will be all sorts of posts and reports! It is getting hot in here and I must dip in that pool before I go to bed. This weekend will be in the 90's again!!!! We are planning on spending the day at Ed's on Sunday with friends, grilling burgers and swimming in the river all afternoon. Looking forward to it!

See you all in the morning! Hope the scales were kind!

OH PAULETTIE That sounds so wonderful.. river wading and tubing!! I recall tose days fondly. Carl wanted to do some canoing etc when we lived in south FL... in the Mango swamps.. right where gaters live!!! Rather be in northern waters Have a great time. I HOPE those things want to rush out of me! I just tood 2 pink pills!!! Calories have to be on the lower sidew with this stuff but maybe around 8-900 not 700 I plan on egg salad tomorrow. 3 eggs, 1 celery stalk, scallions 1/4 cup and 2 TBL mayo. Carl is off tomorrow and we have to feed the herd for Jodi ( who is up todau BTW and have to update the chart for her)...So with him home that means fresh coffee for me and HC in it.I'll do some slushies too. I did look for apple MIO but none there.
I came back on line becasue Jodi sent me a pic of Beckham's new stall plate which is quite loevely. Blue name area on platic stuff but with gold underlay so the plate shows his name in gold in the engraved area.There is an engraving of a dressage hrose and rider on one corner and his breed logo on the other, and mounted on a lovely wooden bar. It reads.. SOMETHING AWESOME and "BECKHAM" underneath.
So, I will just edit the chart and go relax!

TODAY IS THURSDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........213.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.8*

Cricket............150.2 ..........148.6................(145.2)....5.0............3.4*

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5*

Barb...............175.5..........176.1...............(174.0)........2.1 ... .......2.1

Himi...............215.2..........215.2............. (213.2).........2.0...........2.0

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~139.9* IN RANGE

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

Good evening!

Ok too close to the 140 again! Slept at the casino and got up and went and sunbathed for 2 hours. I'm a crispy critter! My face looks literally burned like blackish like a bruise??? Yes I forgot sunscreen! I then had fajitas, won $50 in the casino and now i'm home for the night!

Cricket i'm so glad everything is progressing along with your testing and stuff. I hope your chillaxing! I'll check later and update the chart if needed.

Paulette so happy you maintained at least a little gain. I'm sure it's just flux and will go back down shortly!

Shout out to Jodi, Barb, Himi and Chrissie!!

TODAY IS THURSDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........213.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.8*

Cricket............150.2 ..........148.6................(145.2)....5.0............3.4*

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5*

Barb...............175.5..........176.1...............(174.0)........2.1 ... .......2.1

Himi...............215.2..........213.6............. (213.2).........2.0...........0.4*

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~139.1* IN RANGE

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

Not sure why I dropped like I did, but we just got back from a sort of late dinner out, so it might not stick-- at least not all of it!

Glad to hear you are cleared for surgery cricket!

Sorry i didnt get online earlier to chat Paulette- still notso with thsi remodel, which has grown a life of its own and is now more than the floor.

Didnt work out with the foster mare, but baby is still doing well. She eats alot and drinks water, and is pettable (by me only at this point but she will eventually warm up to others with some patience)

TODAY IS THURSDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........213.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.8*

Cricket............150.2 ..........148.6................(145.2)....5.0............3.4*

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5*

Barb...............175.5..........175.3...............(174.0)........1.5 ... .......1.3*

Himi...............215.2..........213.6............. (213.2).........2.0...........0.4*

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~139.1* IN RANGE

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

I adjusted my "to lose" weight as I think I messed that up last night. Down today and hoping it sticks.

Hi KATHY.. you must be a really good client to get these rooms. My dad was a high roller so he was always comped in Vegas and NJ. I was never in a casino! Glad you are having a good time

Hi HIMI.. happy to hear the fillie is doing well. As long as you can get the supplements in her you will never know she was without mom at 30 days! These new nutritional supplements are amazing. Jodi is the guru of equine supplements and feeds. I used to mix my won feeds since we had horses with so many different needs and in those days they did not have this stuff. DAC is wonderful and of course Jodi is one of their suppliers. Stuff is costly ( to me) but it does make huge differences.

Thanks for doing the chart Kathy have a good night

CRICKET: It sounds like you are going to have a busy, rough period the next week in preparation for your surgery. So sorry to hear you had to sit that long in the doctor's office. I don't know why they don't think anyone else's time is important.

So glad you are all cleared for surgery! I truly think that, once you get this surgery behind you and start healing, you will also get your weight back to the numbers you are more comfortable with.

JODI: So sorry to hear about the gain, but you always seem to get it back off.

HIMI: You are still plugging away at your losses! You are an inspiration. I also had a bigger than normal meal tonight and am not looking forward to the scale tomorrow. Ate on plan, but too much food.

I feel bad that the mare didn't work out for your filly. I'm so glad she is comfortable with you.

KATHY: Glad you enjoyed your day at the casino and came home with some winnings. Sorry to hear about the burn. I love the feel of the sun and love the water but was never one who could lay in the sun as I couldn't take the heat. I am now a weekend tanner while on the bike when the sun decides to come out here and it's warm enough to go without a jacket. Fortunately, I tan pretty easily without burning. (Leg color certainly doesn't match the arms!) Getting "too close to your upper goal" may be a result of some fluid retention from the burn as well as your TOM.

PAULETTE: Don't worry about the gain as I'm sure it's temporary. Glad you are getting some work and staying busy while still enjoying some pool time. Again, wish I could join you in the pool...although it's still cool here in the mornings and at night. (50's) In fact, while writing this, I have the doors and windows closed and am curled up under a blanket. It's been a really strange summer. I always wanted a pool, but unless it was heated, the water would be too cold to swim with these cold nights.

My trip out of town last night wasn't for anything bad...just a meeting, but it was an hour an half away so I didn't get home until late. I'm trying to meet a deadline at work so I've been going in to work early and didn't get a chance to post before I left for work.

I was the last to post, so if Kathy didn't update the chart yet, I'll do it.

Wishing everyone whooshies tomorrow!

TODAY IS FRIDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........213.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.8

Cricket............150.2 ..........148.6................(145.2)....5.0............3.4

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5

Barb...............175.5..........175.3...............(174.0)........1.5 ... .......1.3

Himi...............215.2..........213.6............. (213.2).........2.0...........0.4

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~139.1 IN RANGE

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

TODAY IS FRIDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........213.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.8

Cricket............150.2 ..........148.6................(145.2)....5.0............3.4

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5

Barb...............175.5..........175.6...............(174.0)........1.5 ... .......1.6*

Himi...............215.2..........213.6............. (213.2).........2.0...........0.4

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~139.1 IN RANGE

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

Early weigh-in and rushing to get to work early. (Didn't have time to color the post.) I'll check back in tonight. Up a little from yesterday, but the fluctuations seem to be stabling a little bit. Hopefully down tomorrow.

TODAY IS FRIDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........214.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.6*

Cricket............150.2 ..........148.6................(145.2)....5.0............3.4

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5

Barb...............175.5..........175.6...............(174.0)........1.5 ... .......1.6*

Himi...............215.2..........213.6............. (213.2).........2.0...........0.4

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~139.1 IN RANGE

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

Good Morning Everyone I am down .2 lbs, so I am happy.
I hate flux.

BARB - Thanx for doing the chart, and I used your colors and stuff. --- It gets in the 50's at night here, too, but I don't let it distract me from the pool. The water retains most of the heat from the day as I keep it covered at night (its own little blanket) I actually relish the cooler water! During those very hot days we had weeks ago, the water was too warm for me and not refreshing at all. I love the feel of the hot sun on my skin as I float on my utensil, and when I get too hot, I roll over and splash into the cool clear water!

HIMI - Once again, shock and awe! You are a losing machine! And I sure hope it sticks with you even after your restaurant meal! I am saddened to hear the orphan did not take to the new substitute mommy. I hope her supplements work well for her and time heals her little heart. After all this, I hope she becomes trusting and lovable. Poor little lonely soul!

KATHY - Full of sunburn, eh? I am a lucky person who does not burn easily. How long were you out in that sun? I hope it isn't to bad! Well, congrats on the winnings, and I hope you can get further into your safety zone, weight wise.

CRICKET - I'm glad to hear Jodi is feeling a little better, and her name plate sounds lovely! Hope your night was restful - not stressful trying to get out the evil SA's! Your calories always sound so super low. I would truly starve if that was all I could have. But then again, you are a tiny person, while I am a giant. I am one of those big honking Nordic-type people of German descent. According to those charts, I could go as low as 154 lbs for my frame. Right now my goal is 175 lbs. When I reach that, I will continue my diet and see where it lands me. Who knows, I may get to 154! But I KNOW I will feel thin and comfortable at 175. Time will tell.

I am not busy today, and only have a small job to do this morning. The rest of the day is mine, and as it promises to get near 90˚ today, I will be pooling it. Today's menu will be eggs and pork sausage for lunch, and perhaps some leftover beef pot roast for dinner, unless Ed decides to take something out for the grill, which would be best on these hot days. We have chicken and pork chops in there. I will speak with him about it when he gets back.

Have a great day all, and eat on-plan!

TODAY IS FRIDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........214.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.6*

Cricket............150.2 ..........147.0................(145.2)....5.0............1.8*

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5

Barb...............175.5..........175.6...............(174.0)........1.5 ... .......1.6*

Himi...............215.2..........213.6............. (213.2).........2.0...........0.4

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~139.1 IN RANGE

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

THANK you all for being here! I am sad for those that have left.I hope Lisa returns. OUR team is so supportive and accountable.We have clicked as people with a comon goal more than others you come across on the other links. I do beleive that. Of course there are always great folks there too
but I do not see regualrity and usually no bonding as we have here. That is why we are different! It is not for those that are haphazzard or on and off. We all know that to be really in tuned with what is going on, we face those flux days head on. When I hear a person tell me that weighing in daily is just not good for them, well.. to me it like ignoring and trying to bury their heads. I do know that for some it is just depressing when the weight numbers go up and then the determination wanes. I applaud you here for learning how to cope with this reality. You are stong minded women and so successful.

Aside form having a really rough night and having to take some muscle relaxants for my back and neck, I am in a really good and determined mood. Today I weigh 147.0 which is the lowest weight for 3 weeks. Maybe this is a breakthrough and ven if not, it is in the right direction. I will be heading back to bed and more relaxants.My back is screaming thanks to all those hours in uncomfortable chairs.
BARB, I know you are right that my weight will be where it belongs when I am painfree and done with this. I need to get back to activity. ALL of this has coincided with the arm pains. Nice to have logs to check! I have realized that I do not a thing around here. Even mowing is sitting on a tractor mower! I hope the hard deadlines will get easier for you. Sometimes it is so much easier to be ina large facility with many hands to help.
SO, all goo. Menu will be more veggies that I had cooked up with some soy and butter.

PAULETE... how big is that pool??? Mine was a kiddie pool and this year I did not even have that You are lucky!! ENJOY IT
I don't really burn either.My coloring is is in the olive tones.I recall that in the winter,when I was a little kid, people would ask my MOm if she just came back from Florida... she would look at them quite straight faced and tell them she was part negro! People never knew where to put themselves or how to get their foot out of their mouths fast enough LOL> That was my mom!
So today is slugs day again and must drink fluids.
HIMI... have a great weekend and don't know about your place, bue we halter broke and led at 3 days old. I guess her hands on is starting now. She is pretty..so have you named the little orphan Annie yet??
KATHY... bet you take sun screen next time
Jodi is off tonight and will be riding and catching up on sleep. Tomorrow she picks up those mares.
HEading to bed.. BBL XO

better living through chemistry
i really dislike medication. I SAY I am going to take some but 99% of the time I do not. WELL~~~ I finally broke down and took a Norco I asked Carl to rotate the bed. We do have our wonderful indentations in the memory foam but it got older and got Alzheimers'. My back was screaming and I thought this might just help. AND THE NORCO!!
The pain med is working and I am only slaightly so I started the laundry process.The bedding is quite a chore. King sized bedding.. 6 pillow cases, 3 light/thermal balnkets and 2 light quilt toppings is a lot so Carl will have to remove them from the washing machine as they get finished. I cannot pull them out.Too much for the arm
I then decided to have some lunch..did not have anything yet ant it was 11:30AM...so, out came the left ver veggies..but NO BUTTER but I DO have the saved bacon grease added soy sauce ( low sodium) nad OH BOY YUMMY!
The bacon added a lovely slight smokey flavor and when you dislike veggies as much as I do , this was a FIND!! I can eat some and never love any. So, when the urge hits to eat them, I GO FOR IT and leftover soggy veggies YUCK..had to have them though. I cannot afford to toss out food. WELL, if anyone wants a change, do the bacon grease with it..although you all are more into cooking and probably have done thi
I am already packed to go and packed norco as well to take on the way home. THEY will give me something but the ride is too long and it will wear off for certain. Just have to take a bottle of H2O along. Will take our bathing suits in hope there is a pool at the hotel.. and for $100 I would think so!
Poor Carl does not know it yet but there WILL be a pool next year of decent size or a hot tub.. probably a hot tub on the side patio. I could use it in the winter too!!! OH I MISS THAT. I may have to sell my kid, but... well...hmmm..
SEE YA LATER

TODAY IS FRIDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........214.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.6*

Cricket............150.2 ..........147.0................(145.2)....5.0............1.8*

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5

Barb...............175.5..........175.6...............(174.0)........1.5 ... .......1.6*

Himi...............215.2..........213.6............. (213.2).........2.0...........0.4

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~143.6*

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

Gotta get ready to go train again so i'll be back later! TOM came today and boy was he in a bad mood! Dang! Oh well it's only a few days so all is well.
Have a great evening ladies!

TODAY IS FRIDAY GAME #13 began Tuesday Aug.11th-and ENDS Tues. Aug 18th.

This game is one week..chose your own loss. 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 lose........# to go

Paulette...........214.8 ........214.4.................(211.8).....3.0...........2.6*

Cricket............150.2 ..........147.0................(145.2)....5.0............1.8*

Jodi................139.5 .........142.0.................(135.5).......5.0..........6.5

Barb...............175.5..........175.6...............(174.0)........1.5 ..........1.6*

Himi...............215.2..........214.5.............. (213.2).........2.0..........1.3*

Kathy~~~~ Maintenance Goal 130.0-139.9~~~~143.6*

Chrissie~~~LOA retuning end of AUGUST

TOTAL LOSSES as of AUGUST 11,2015
NAME...........started...........at #.............AS OF..............at #.........lost

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........08/11/15........150.2.........73.8*

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

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........08/11/15.........214.8......117.0*

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........08/11/15........215.2........78.8*

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2........07/11/15..........171.0........51.2

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

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0.........08/11/15..........175.5.....36.5*

Thinking of you Cricket! Glad that meds are doing the trick. Gotta tell ya-- I LOVE m bacon grease-- when I have extra I put it in a tupperware and freeze it to keep it for later. I even have a system for adding new grease into existing grease to allow the floaties t sink to the bottom, and then when I invert and dump it into the freezer container I can just skim them off... and sometimes snack on them...

Kathy I have been lucky that TOM has not affected me toooo much over the past few months, as far as weight loss-- thought I had a stall last time but it was more likely my 225 'setpoint'.... as you all helped me to figure out.

Paulette I am with ya on the honkin' Norse/Germanic frame-- I am a hair under 5'6", and at age 19 I was a certified aerobics instructor, taught a couple classes a day at a local gym when I was home from college for the summer, they measured my body fat at 19% at the gym with their fancy machines, and the lowest I EVER weighed at that time was 138--- When I was not a fitness machine, I was comfortable between 145-160 and wearing a size 7-10. I also tend to have muscular (not small) arms and legs even at my thinnest. At my age, to me, given my past experiences with my weight, 150 to me would be lean enough-- so I set it as my goal, but I am prepared to be flexible either way depending on how I feel, body size, etc. once I get closer.