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TODAY IS THURSDAY 9/17/15

BIGGEST LOSER GAME #19 began SUNDAY 9/13 and will end with weight SUNDAY 9/20.

It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)
WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING, AND THAT IS BECAUSE
IT IS NOT THE HAND YOU WERE DEALT BUT THE WAY YOU PLAY THAT HAND THAT COUNTS!

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.

WE ARE THE A-TEAM!
Name.............start wt..........current..........#HAVE LOST

Paulette...........215.6............214.8...............0.8*

Cricket............157.0............157.6...............-0.6* WTF!

Barb...............178.7.............178.0...............0.7

Himi...............206.9..............205.8..............1.1

Chrissie...........179.8.............177.1...............2.7*

Tam................294.6.............294.0............. 0.6 LOA-FRI.

Kathy~~~~Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~143.6 ~OUT OF RANGE!!
Jodi~~~~~Maintenance Goal...135.0-139.9~~~145.5~out of range

TOTAL LOSSES

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

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........09/13/15........155.6.........68.4

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........09/13/15.........138.1.........96.9

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........09/12/15.........215.6........116.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........09/12/15........206.9.........87.1

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........09/12/15........179.8.........42.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........09/02/15........142.0.........11.0

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........09/12/15.........178.7........33.3

Tam.............07/11/15..........329.4........09/12/15.........294.6........34.8

RAN late today for Carl's derm appointment. They cut out the cancer and will have more lab results to make sure she got it all.FUN around here for sure. I weighed in when I got home a little while ago..am UP and I knew I would be. I had a PLANNED off meal.Just one slice of crappy frozen store pizza. I am not angry nor annoyed. It is what it is. I made up my minde to do this plan and life in the realty of my world.SO, the OWl will continue and it will continue to play havack. I am 69 and my body is not forgiving at all. It is all or nothing with it so I will be up and down. My 6 is tight and 8 large and baggy assed. All fine there. I strive to get back where I was but will not drive myself into an insane rage. This is absolutely water flux and the tru weight is the lowest this week. SO, here I am sharing thoughts that no others understand.Getting on the scale with a sigh and closed eyes knowing what would be and was, but HAVING to do it to be accountable not for myself but as the team leader. Life is ongooing. Today I I will be walking the palyground and pushing Mabel around the park!

CHRISSIE>>> IF you marked it as PAULETTE"S VERSION OF OOPSIES I would have then not responded as I did but encourage the use of the orginal anyway. I know Paulette is VERY low carb but to the majority of us that will be adding carbs back to the limit of 20 and beyond later as we need to do to maintain, the OOPSIES are not high at all. THE CHEESE DANISH ones are fantastic. In fact, OOSPIES are in my plans for today pr tomorrow. AGAIN, TY for posting... PAULETTE.. if you feel like it, you wanna dig out some of the team's great ones from the good old days.. OR KATHY, you may have them from Brenda and AMY...we have a great collection. I would be happy to e-mail them out to anyone wanting them but cannot type them all here....let me know!

PAULETTEIPUSSYCAT~~We ssm to be mirriring each other..STOP THAT! I KNOW what you mean about the OOPSIES ETC so I allow for a few! I do up to 20TC so I can...Since I am not a "SAMICH" girl, I love them with tea or coffee at night or like BRENDA> have them toasted and dipped in egg for French Toast. There is that MOCK FR.TOAST with pork rinds and they are ok but that sodium is the killer for me. THE CLOUDS are my nibble stuff.cannot havve one..2-3 with tea at night as well. You know your boundaries..I have trouble too. The SF ice pops are really both sides of the coin.When I WANT a little something they are great.. I have 1-3 a day and the SA are killing me. The NC are great but....I know they are making it worse..that and the higher proteins right now. I still want to grow up to be YOU

Gotta go and call the eye doc...
Jodi is working every night so far. She wants the OT badly! Like HIMI said, horses are like Pringles.. you cannot have just one! ( I DO she has FIVE personal horse and they ALL EAT I DID sleep last night. Yesterday was the very first day my arm did not hurt! It had been aching bone deep from shoulder to fingers all this time and now YEA I even could sleep a little on the operated side with some care which is the siode I always sleep on! SO, your mom was not great support.. ever think of asking her in advance to NOT help you get over the top?? I have to remind Carl that I AM ON PLAN THIS WEEK so do not ask! Jodi warns me ahead of time when she is going off. Since i am again making her the legs and bacon for her lundh and dinner box, she will be on plan until OCT 14th show. She was again asked to sing for the THANKSGIVING party at the show owner's home. YES, Jodi is a singer as well. DID it FT in FL. in fact she took off 2 years from taching to do that. She earned twice her salary for 2 days work than teaching paid for the entire week. She is GOOD and had quite the following. She had a band in NY.. NORTHERN LIGHTS and they were great..my girl has quite a few experiences LOL... so, she still sings sometimes and uaully for the equine events special dinners and conferences.
No, I have no idea how she managed to stretch 24 hrs into 40 a day!

I just had bacon and coffee/HC.Today I will be having proetin a lot and sodium.Will have HC to add fats and the ketisis is barely hanging in there.

I DID get e-mail from LISA. She has not been on the computer and the address I used was her secondary so she did not get them. She has lost 5 pounds and WILL return when she gets to 10. She is still struggleing with getting nback to the right set to quote her.. she feels it is wrong to cheer on and not do it herselfI called so all good. I asked her to return when she has lost whatever she wants and is going to geive it the serious try. She is moving on with personal life as well... YEA FOR LISA!
I adore this lady, and I DO separate the team from my personal views. Have to say that THIS TEAM and you ladies are all important to me and i genuinely care for and about each of you. It is only becasue i care that I scold...I have gotten a lot better BTW.. I grew soft SOME her recall the day when it was not the high carb noodle but the dragon fire LOL! NONE of you need that approach TG!Nice to have all adults here

SO, LISA is welcome should she return. NO more tries though after that.

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A NEW PESON HERE...

TODAY IS THURSDAY 9/17/15

BIGGEST LOSER GAME #19 began SUNDAY 9/13 and will end with weight SUNDAY 9/20.

It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)
WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING, AND THAT IS BECAUSE
IT IS NOT THE HAND YOU WERE DEALT BUT THE WAY YOU PLAY THAT HAND THAT COUNTS!

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.

WE ARE THE A-TEAM!
Name.............start wt..........current..........#HAVE LOST

Paulette...........215.6............214.8...............0.8*

Cricket............157.0............157.6...............-0.6* WTF!

Barb...............178.7.............178.0...............0.7

Himi...............206.9..............206.6..............0.3*

Chrissie...........179.8.............177.1...............2.7*

Tam................294.6.............294.0............. 0.6 LOA-FRI.

Kathy~~~~Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~143.6 ~OUT OF RANGE!!
Jodi~~~~~Maintenance Goal...135.0-139.9~~~145.5~out of range

TOTAL LOSSES

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

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........09/13/15........155.6.........68.4

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........09/13/15.........138.1.........96.9

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........09/12/15.........215.6........116.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........09/12/15........206.9.........87.1

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........09/12/15........179.8.........42.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........09/02/15........142.0.........11.0

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........09/12/15.........178.7........33.3

Tam.............07/11/15..........329.4........09/12/15.........294.6........34.8

I am right there with ya Paulette and Cricket.... my little loss was short lived-- but my measurements are DEFINITELY down this AM so I like to think that my greedy little fat cells are sucking up all that water I have been drinking in a last deperate attempt.... weighng/posting early as i have alot of running to do-- will try to write more later!

AND I am trying to join you and Paulette and DRINKING..not enough alas but trying.about 60 oz I think so far...AM like most geri folks and do not drink enough.That thirst button is never on The better side for you HIMI is the NSV WTG and very excited for you!..So how are the kids??? All where they belong LOL )

My older daughter is I beleive missing Nathaniel a LOT! Asher was funny... they have a cat that has begun ding the cat thing..puking..JACK seems to do it in the middle of the night just where my SIL walks and so the result is obvious. Asher has been getting up befor his dad to clean it up so dad was slip free..very sweet of him..he then began asking Greg why they souldn't put the 2 cats up for adoption..( he is not into animals and is typical Autism)..Greg told him that it would be FINE with him but he did not think his mother would agree..so he then asked about adopting only JACK out..got the same answer... the next thing noted was the lower level bathroom door closed where the littler box is.. it is always kept open... there was ASHER standing there..Greg got Stacy to deal with the issue whatever it would be.. so, WHY THIS??? he was there with his timer..said he was giving the cat a TIME OUT..SOMEONE HAS TO TEACH HIM TO USE THAT BOX in time!..well, TIME out never worked for Asher and he never grasped that concept back then.. guess he figured it out! He is a hoot. Hard to separate his mathimatical genuuess from his emothional growth of 7-9. Here he does college calcuous etc while in special ed 9th grade at 16 yrs. Have no idea how my dtr deals with this! and all with a lovely smile.She is amazing!

TODAY IS THURSDAY 9/17/15

BIGGEST LOSER GAME #19 began SUNDAY 9/13 and will end with weight SUNDAY 9/20.

It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)
WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING, AND THAT IS BECAUSE
IT IS NOT THE HAND YOU WERE DEALT BUT THE WAY YOU PLAY THAT HAND THAT COUNTS!

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.

WE ARE THE A-TEAM!
Name.............start wt..........current..........#HAVE LOST

Paulette...........215.6............214.8...............0.8*

Cricket............157.0............157.6...............-0.6* WTF!

Barb...............178.7.............178.0...............0.7

Himi...............206.9..............206.6..............0.3*

Chrissie...........179.8.............177.1...............2.7*

Tam................294.6.............294.0............. 0.6 LOA-FRI.

Kathy~~~~Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~143.1* ~OUT OF RANGE!!
Jodi~~~~~Maintenance Goal...135.0-139.9~~~145.5~out of range

TOTAL LOSSES

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

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........09/13/15........155.6.........68.4

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........09/13/15.........138.1.........96.9

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........09/12/15.........215.6........116.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........09/12/15........206.9.........87.1

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........09/12/15........179.8.........42.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........09/02/15........142.0.........11.0

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........09/12/15.........178.7........33.3

Tam.............07/11/15..........329.4........09/12/15.........294.6........34.8

Gonna go hang out with mommy and daddy and Dakoda! BBL

TODAY IS THURSDAY 9/17/15

BIGGEST LOSER GAME #19 began SUNDAY 9/13 and will end with weight SUNDAY 9/20.

It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992

Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)
WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING, AND THAT IS BECAUSE
IT IS NOT THE HAND YOU WERE DEALT BUT THE WAY YOU PLAY THAT HAND THAT COUNTS!

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.

WE ARE THE A-TEAM!
Name.............start wt..........current..........#HAVE LOST

Paulette...........215.6............214.8...............0.8*

Cricket............157.0............157.6...............-0.6* WTF!

Barb...............178.7.............177.7...............1.0*

Himi...............206.9..............206.6..............0.3*

Chrissie...........179.8.............177.1...............2.7*

Tam................294.6.............294.0............. 0.6 LOA-FRI.

Kathy~~~~Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~143.1* ~OUT OF RANGE!!
Jodi~~~~~Maintenance Goal...135.0-139.9~~~145.5~out of range

TOTAL LOSSES

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

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........09/13/15........155.6.........68.4

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........09/13/15.........138.1.........96.9

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........09/12/15.........215.6........116.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........09/12/15........206.9.........87.1

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........09/12/15........179.8.........42.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........09/02/15........142.0.........11.0

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........09/12/15.........178.7........33.3

Tam.............07/11/15..........329.4........09/12/15.........294.6........34.8

Inching down. I'll chat in a separate post.

TODAY IS FRIDAY 9/18/15

BIGGEST LOSER GAME #19 began SUNDAY 9/13 and will end with weight SUNDAY 9/20.

It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992
Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)
WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING, AND THAT IS BECAUSE
IT IS NOT THE HAND YOU WERE DEALT BUT THE WAY YOU PLAY THAT HAND THAT COUNTS!

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.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=MediumTurquoise] WE ARE THE A-TEAM!
Name.............start wt..........current..........#HAVE LOST

Paulette...........215.6............214.8...............0.8

Cricket............157.0............157.6...............-0.6

Barb...............178.7.............177.7...............1.0

Himi...............206.9..............206.6..............0.3

Chrissie...........179.8.............177.1...............2.7

Tam................294.6.............294.0............. 0.6 LOA-FRI.

Kathy~~~~Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~143.1 ~OUT OF RANGE!!
Jodi~~~~~Maintenance Goal...135.0-139.9~~~145.5~out of range

TOTAL LOSSES

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

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........09/13/15........155.6.........68.4

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........09/13/15.........138.1.........96.9

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........09/12/15.........215.6........116.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........09/12/15........206.9.........87.1

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........09/12/15........179.8.........42.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........09/02/15........142.0.........11.0

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........09/12/15.........178.7........33.3

Tam.............07/11/15..........329.4........09/12/15.........294.6........34.8

I am editing the new chart.. FRIDAY is done

BARB.. a smidge is better than the huge gains!! have a great night

Paulette: Sorry for the flux today, but with the amount of fluid intake you had yesterday, you expected it and I'm sure it will be temporary. I can relate to you relative to not seeing much progress this month. I know I'm struggling a little myself but I'm hoping to maintain and get through the stress of this next month. Hopefully, next month will be better for both of us.

Chrissie and Cricket: Thanks for posting the recipes. I love tuna fish and really used to like tuna melts. The fried tuna recipe sounds like it is pretty close to a tuna melt without the bread and cheese. I've never tried the oopsies, but I may have to try both versions of the recipe for something different.

Cricket: You are human!....and all of us on the team have the same struggles from time to time. I think sometimes when we are dealing with a lot of stress and personal issues, it has to affect our ability to be totally successful with our weight loss even when we don't want it to. It seems like I've struggled more in the past few weeks just when people started to notice and compliment me on the loss. It was almost like I didn't feel like I deserved the compliments and then tried to sabotage my weight loss efforts.

Glad Carl's surgery is behind him and, hopefully, the lab results are good.

Sounds like Jodi is back on plan and we'll see the scale start to move downward. With the overtime hours, she won't have time to eat off plan.

Himi: Congrats on he NSV. When the close fit better, you have to look and feel better....and that's what it's all about. The numbers on the scale are really jus that...numbers. It helps when we see progress on the scale, but that's not everything!

Kathy: It looks like the weight is already coming off and you are in a much better frame of mind. My eating pattern is never the same when I'm stressed out or depressed. Sometimes, I can't eat at all and other times, I binge eat. It seems like it was just a temporary lapse and you got right back on plan. With a husband who worked away a lot, I know exactly what you are feeling! Thankfully, you'll be seeing Chris soon and, in the meantime, you can enjoy your time with your mom, dad and Dakota.

I'll try to post in the morning. I won't get home until a little later tomorrow night. We have a few small concerts each year in our little town at the old Middle School and I have tickets to see Martina McBride tomorrow night. It's held in a small auditorium that probably only seats 300 people. Our tickets are in the center section, the second row back so it should be good. It's nice to have that opportunity 10 minutes from home with no traffic.

My son is also coming home from NC tomorrow for a wedding he's in so it's going to be a busy weekend.

Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow! I'll update the chart if it's not updated yet.

BARB.. oh yes, that self destruct button is always near and so easily hit without realizing it. You will win he battle and the war

BRONCOs won not a great game and the Chiefs had it together and were a good opponent. Got tired of all the fouls called on just about eery play though. Ruined the flow of the game for me. Carl wants a shirt that says " FOOTBALL WIDOWER" LOL!..Have a great time at the concert and visit with your son!

TODAY IS FRIDAY 9/18/15

BIGGEST LOSER GAME #19 began SUNDAY 9/13 and will end with weight SUNDAY 9/20.

It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992
Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)
WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING, AND THAT IS BECAUSE
IT IS NOT THE HAND YOU WERE DEALT BUT THE WAY YOU PLAY THAT HAND THAT COUNTS!

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.

WE ARE THE A-TEAM!
Name.............start wt..........current..........#HAVE LOST

Paulette...........215.6............214.8...............0.8

Cricket............157.0............157.6...............-0.6

Barb...............178.7.............177.7...............1.0

Himi...............206.9..............206.6..............0.3

Chrissie...........179.8.............175.9...............3.9*

Tam................294.6.............294.0............. 0.6 LOA-FRI.

Kathy~~~~Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~143.1 ~OUT OF RANGE!!
Jodi~~~~~Maintenance Goal...135.0-139.9~~~145.5~out of range

TOTAL LOSSES

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

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........09/13/15........155.6.........68.4

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........09/13/15.........138.1.........96.9

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........09/12/15.........215.6........116.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........09/12/15........206.9.........87.1

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........09/12/15........179.8.........42.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........09/02/15........142.0.........11.0

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........09/12/15.........178.7........33.3

Tam.............07/11/15..........329.4........09/12/15.........294.6........34.8

down 1.2 this morning

PAULETTE, CRICKET, and HIMI.....i'm sorry for your gains
KATHY and BARB......congrats on your losses
shout out to TAM and JODI

i am off for our church's annual women's retreat!!!
there is no wifi, so the laptop isn't coming, but i AM bringing the scale and will be texting my weights to paulette on sat & sun mornings.

whooshie wishes to all, and i hope each and every one of you has a FANTASTIC week-end

TODAY IS FRIDAY 9/18/15

BIGGEST LOSER GAME #19 began SUNDAY 9/13 and will end with weight SUNDAY 9/20.

It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992
Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)
WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING, AND THAT IS BECAUSE
IT IS NOT THE HAND YOU WERE DEALT BUT THE WAY YOU PLAY THAT HAND THAT COUNTS!

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.

WE ARE THE A-TEAM!
Name.............start wt..........current..........#HAVE LOST

Paulette...........215.6............214.8...............0.8

Cricket............157.0............157.6...............-0.6

Barb...............178.7.............177.9...............0.8*

Himi...............206.9..............206.6..............0.3

Chrissie...........179.8.............175.9...............3.9*

Tam................294.6.............294.0............. 0.6 LOA-FRI.

Kathy~~~~Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~143.1 ~OUT OF RANGE!!
Jodi~~~~~Maintenance Goal...135.0-139.9~~~145.5~out of range

TOTAL LOSSES

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

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........09/13/15........155.6.........68.4

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........09/13/15.........138.1.........96.9

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........09/12/15.........215.6........116.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........09/12/15........206.9.........87.1

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........09/12/15........179.8.........42.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........09/02/15........142.0.........11.0

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........09/12/15.........178.7........33.3

Tam.............07/11/15..........329.4........09/12/15.........294.6........34.8

Great job on the loss, Chrissie and enjoy your weekend!!

Up a little. Will check back in tonight if not too late.

TODAY IS FRIDAY 9/18/15

BIGGEST LOSER GAME #19 began SUNDAY 9/13 and will end with weight SUNDAY 9/20.

It is OPEN TO ANYONE THAT FOLLOWS DANDR..1972 or 1992
Positive attitudes and a sense of humor is a big help.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!.....NASA (and US!)
WE DO NOT FAIL BECAUSE WE KEEP TRYING, AND THAT IS BECAUSE
IT IS NOT THE HAND YOU WERE DEALT BUT THE WAY YOU PLAY THAT HAND THAT COUNTS!

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.

WE ARE THE A-TEAM!
Name.............start wt..........current..........#HAVE LOST

Paulette...........215.6............214.0...............1.6*

Cricket............157.0............157.6...............-0.6

Barb...............178.7.............177.7...............1.0

Himi...............206.9..............206.6..............0.3

Chrissie...........179.8.............175.9...............3.9*

Tam................294.6.............294.0............. 0.6 LOA-FRI.

Kathy~~~~Maintenance Goal...130.0-139.9~~~143.1 ~OUT OF RANGE!!
Jodi~~~~~Maintenance Goal...135.0-139.9~~~145.5~out of range

TOTAL LOSSES

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

Cricket.........11/28/13.........224.0.........09/13/15........155.6.........68.4

Kathy...........12/02/13.........235.0........09/13/15.........138.1.........96.9

Paulette........02/02/14.........331.8........09/12/15.........215.6........116.2

Himi.............12/26/14.........294.0.........09/12/15........206.9.........87.1

Chrissie........01/05/15.........222.2.........09/12/15........179.8.........42.4

Jodi..............01/05/15.........153.0........09/02/15........142.0.........11.0

Barb.............03/29/15.........212.0........09/12/15.........178.7........33.3

Tam.............07/11/15..........329.4........09/12/15.........294.6........34.8

I dropped .8 of that gain today. I need to lose more and I only have 12 days to do so before the end of the month. As it is right now, I am up .2 for the month. I do NOT want a gaining month, but if I can at least have a no-loss month that would be OK, I guess. I sure would love to report an actual losing month! God, I am so sick of staying stable all the time! I miss the old steady losing days. The days of my Atkins Youth. I only need a smidge over 14 lbs lost to FINALLY be in ONEDERLAND and I am getting so impatient to reach that point!!!!!!

Out of Cottage Cheese so I have not dabbled into that area in a couple days. Today I am making the usual stuff. No eggs here so I must eat chicken and burgers. I want to make a chili cheese burger patty today. That sounds good.

CRICKET - I UNDERSTAND your ups & downs!!!! I have been following you for a year now? Longer I think! And if anyone understands your struggles, I DO. You have been working hard to maintain your weight in a certain range and have done a fabulous job doing so! When you plan your off meals, you know what to expect, and you know how to get back in your range. Your surgery put a monkey wrench in things and you have worked hard to inch back down. I KNOW you will get back in your comfortable range. Now that the berry season is done, you can focus on less carb foods. And I know I am a carbophobe. They scare the heck out of me these days. So I am ultra careful to count every iota in every food, even the cream, eggs and cheese. My body doesn't need them so I will continue to restrict them forever. ---------- I am happy to hear Carl has had the cancer cells removed. I sure hope there is not any more lurking! ---------- I will dig out a couple of my favorite easy and delicious recipes.

BARB - I hope you can see a little whoosh to get rid of that stoopid little .2 and enough to make you happy! I, too, hope we can have a better month than this. And I ALWAYS hope for a better next month! Although it hasn't been happening for me. I suppose I am losing teeny micro amounts that don't seem to register, and at least I am stable on weight for the past few months. But I am really hoping I can break through this and see more progress. I hope you can, too! I know it is possible.

KATHY - congrats on the loss! I knew you would do it quickly. I bet today you will have an even better loss!

CHRISSIE - Congrats on the 1.2 down!!! I will be sure to post your numbers this weekend! Have fun with your friends!

HIMI - Congrats on your smaller measurements!!!! That is super fantastic!!!!! It makes me want to go measure myself, but it is too early for me. If I do so and there is no change I will be disappointed. A smaller body is the main goal here! That scale be DAMNED!

TAM - I wonder if you will be back on today? And I hope wherever you are that you are on-plan and losing to beat the band!

Time to drink my coffee and get to work. This will be my super-busy weekend and in about 4 days I should be NORMAL again and able to spend more time here. Have a great Friday all!

MMMMM....Chicken Muffins!

Chicken Muffins

2 6 oz cans chicken drained or 1 cup left over shredded chicken
2 eggs beaten
1/4 cup celery minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp pimento or roasted red pepper
2 oz cheddar cheese shredded

mix well and spoon into 6 sprayed muffin cups
bake at 350 for 30 to 35 min til set and slightly brown

Makes 6 Servings:
Cal 160, Fat 9, Protein 17, Carb 1