QUEEN NEWBIES MAY

[Lizett]

Hey Queens well its now spring and we all have met some of our goals from April, Which is great but we still have a ways to go. I have met my goal of 169, and am now at 166Lbs, I think I will give my self a little goal this month of reaching 164 Lbs and trying to incorporate more nutritional meals into my lifestyle. I have been doing induction for over 3 months and am starting to feel too restricted. I will add some LC yogurt and fruits slowly back in.

I know we can reach our goals we got eachother afterall

[Lizett]

Hey Lori: How are ya today? whats new?
Ive been working out almost everyday this week. Im trying to visit miles tomorrow again but it will be tight for transfering planes and clearing customs but we will see. I weighed in today at 166Lbs so im the same i think as last week. which is ok since i went off plan last week. Hope to hear from you soon. Hows the weather there? its cold here ughhhh, everything looks brown and dark, grass is not green at all....

[Pcola Girl]

Hi, mind if I join you.
I really have to lose my weight and am aiming for a 10 lb. lost this month.

[Lori P]

polca girl: sure thing you can definetly join..welcome

lizet: well I had a rough weekend well yesterday I found out that one of my friends my age died in nicaragua in a really bad reck and 3 others friends were in surgery they are ok.. but im stressing.. cause they were all missionaries and I just cant seem to take in what really happened.. i keep thinking about it... and its hard to concentrate on anything else right now.. my kids don't know yet.. the girl was my age.. and one of the guys is the dad of one of my close friends down there... its hard to be here and not there conforting them... so im kinds depressed right now.. and ate horrible.. but anyways.. ill check in tomorrow..

[thn1inside]

Hey Queens!

I feel like I have been gone FOREVER! I missed chatting with the Queens while I was away. I had a good time but I'm happy to be back home to my kiddos. For the first 4 days we didn't have internet access so I couldn't check in. And then when we finally got access, we were busy running around and taking in the sites. I'll try and post some pics when I can wade through them and find a good one to post. I took video of the place we were staying in but it is to long to upload anywhere on the net. But I will try and find a few good pics for you.

Of course my diet was HORRIBLE while I was gone and it's o.k because I knew that I would be more then relaxed with things. I ONLY gained 2lbs so I'm REALLY, REALLY, REALLY happy about that. I normally gain at least 5-6 lbs when I go out of town...and that is without cheating . I'm just happy to be back and after he "pig tour" ..., I'm ready to get back in the saddle again!

Lori: I'm soooo sorry to hear about your friend. I can't even imagine how you feel. I don't handle death well at all, I almost feel haunted when someone close to me dies..... I sure hope you are able to come to peace real soon. I truly sympathize with you and will be sending up lots of positive vibes for you your friends loved ones and for you as well....

Liz: You are still doing wonderfully well, congrats to you! Good for you on trying to change things up in hopes to alleviate boredom with your diet. I'm sure it will work out great for you, just keep fighting the good fight!

Well, I'm doing a bit of a spring clean this week. I'm ready to alleviate some cluster around here. We already started de-clustering over the weekend. But tomorrow is garbage day so I want to get as much out today as possible. I'm hoping to move around enough to get some exercise in as well. Hope you girlie's enjoy the rest of this day, I will check in again tomorrow.


TTFN
C

[Lori P]

hi girls.. well my eating has not been on the low carb plan since friday.. but im gonna be trying something else.. cause it just isn't going like it should I think my body is on the defence or something.. so im gonna be eating a healthy cereal for breakfast and my egg creams for lunch.. and a healthy supper.. like baked chicken.. veggies.. but im gonna just try and keep away from frying anything.. so we will see.. i was gonna try and go to the gym this week but i have no gas money but ive been working like mad on the house.. and the garden and my ribs are sore.. lol.. so im getting excersize..

an update on my friends in mexico.. the wreck actually happened in aldama they were on their way to nicaragua for a pastors conference.. a vehicle in the other lane had a blow out and came over and it was a head on collision.. all 7 people in the other vehicle died.. the 2 friends of mine that died they are having trouble getting their bodies back to the US but hopefully soon they will.. my other 4 friends are being let out of the hospital and they plan to continue to the pastors conference. They are all missionaries out of Texas. God has given me peace about it. I know they are with him. I just wish i could go for the funeral but its like 14 hours away and we have no money right now.. so its prety much impossible.

well you ladies have a good day..

[thn1inside]

Well I'm here and I guess I'm still exhausted from my trip. I've not really had a chance to rest since weeks before I left. I'm sure all will come around by weeks end.

I'm suppose to be figuring out my exercise schedule for now. I finished SI6 and I took most of last week off. I moved around a lot but we didn't really get much REAL exercise done. I was suppose to take a week off anyway. So now I'm thinking of doing a 6 week round of "the FIRM" w/ added cardio. I'm wondering if I can get better results w/ an even mixture of resistance and cardio. SI6 is more for building muscle then weight loss. And while I did enjoy doing SI6, I would like an even mixture of results. I can see the results in my upper body from SI6 but that is about it. So I'm thinking I will try a 6 week stint of this and then after that, do another round of SI6. Hopefully I will get stronger and a bit of weight loss from cycling between the two.

My eating, well it went haywire last night. My monthly has come early (last night) and that totally threw me off. I go on an eating rampage one day a month if the monthly shows up early like yesterday. But I woke up and got right back to where I should be. I'm feeling lots better today and I'm moving on!

Lori: I'm so happy to read that you are feeling better about your friends untimely death . I hope the days, weeks and months to come, will only get better for you and their families.

As far as your diet? Well I'd say you probably was not eating enough through out the day. I've read that not eating enough is not good for weight loss either. I'm sure you will find something that works for you. Low carb doesn't work for everybody, we all have to find what works for us....good luck!

Liz: How are you? I'm hoping that you are enjoying your dh right now. Hope to hear from you when you get back home....

Well I'm planning to do some sort of exercise today. Not sure what just yet, I'll just do random things until I figure out my FIRM and cardio routine for the next six weeks.

Hope you all enjoy the rest of the day...I'll check in again tomorrow.



TTFN
C

[Lizett]

Hey Hey Queens

well i got back yesterday from a HORRIBLE weekend. I was late leaving home and the plane broke down, then we hit some HUGE turbelance then i missed my plane to atlanta then my next flight was delayed, then it took over a extra hour to get to atlanta do to some shutdown of the atlanta airport, I finally saw miles. i was so happy...I missed him terribly. Then i was suppose to leave with miles on his plane from atlanta to toronto, well there were tooooo many stanbys that had more senority over me so i couldnt get on that flight or the next or the next, I was stranded in atlanta I finally figured out how to get on US airlines from Atlanta to Philadelphia...i got told off my the US counter lady then i got searched in security and got my bags all dumped out and searched, then my purse came back with explosive residue....they had to get some manager to re check to make sure i didnt have any ties to bombs *laugh*..at this point i was late for the US flight...finalyy got on...and made it to philly....and then monday home....it was Horrible....i started crying on my philly flight...i was just tierd..and hungry and i was stinky...*laugh* from running around all over. Anyways i made it home and i feel crappy from etaing whatever..i tried my best to eat healthy etc...

Lori: Im so sorry to hear about your friends Im praying for their familys. I think changing up the food is a good idea *hugs* I hope your doing well.

Cassandra: Welcome back. I missed ya alot. Im glad you had lots of fun. 2 Lb Gain is hardly anything...I usually gain between 2-5 Lbs...but sometimes it depends. I know you can get that off fast. I enjoyed spending time with Miles...he is a great partner and friend, makes it much more harder to be apart. He will be home tomorrow on a overnight so im looking forward to it.

On a happier note, Miles told me this weekend that he would love to be a father soon...Im a bit on the fence, not sure if i want to have children soon...but it could happen we arent a 100 % on th birth control....

[Pcola Girl]

Seems like everyone is doing well today. I was naughtey on sunday and tasted a piece of my hubby's birthday cake but only a tiny piece though. I think I did good, don't you?

I am learing how to recognize my hunger symptoms instead of just gulping down food without thinking what of what I am eating. I eat slow now and enjoy the taste of my food better to.

I have been doing alot of research on obesity and eating disorders to find what is behind me eating so much like I did and got so fat in the first place.
I will post some of the articles I find for you all to read, they are really interesting.

I think I am losing but I still have not weighed because I threw my old scales out and just never bought any new ones. I usually wait until I see my doctor to get weighed which is every couple of months.

See you later, be good....................

[Lizett]

Hi Mary

Sorry i didnt respond to you earlier. I think your doing a good thing by researching and recognizing hunger pangs. I have issues with over eating...I tend to eat a lot for dinner and not enough during the day. Im usually also very tierd do to work etc. Im trying to get it all together but its a on going issue...I still can't believe its been almost 5 years since i started Atkins. I hope i see you post more and keep us updated.
I try and not have tastes of forbidden foods but i do...i think its unhealthy NOT to eat something bad for us once in awhile but the key is to only have afew bites not have the whole pie *laugh*

Well talk you guys later, have a great day

[Lori P]

hey everybody.. im just gonna post quickly cause i have alot of stuff to do.. but heres a quick update

Yesterday we got a letter in the mail saying that the rebate check from taxes or whatever...(that thing everyone is getting) well the complany (usda) that has the loan over my dh and his ex wifes house.. that was given to her in their divorce.. took our $1200.00 so we are in shock.. cause thats the money that we were paying out bankrupsy lawyer.. so now that we are behind on everything.. and cant afford to pay our b.r lawyer.. we don't know what to do.. im trying to sell my tredmill for the 300.00 to pay the lawyer so he can start working on the case.. and just pay out the rest I guess.. but they took my money too which is 600.00 and they have no rights to my part.. so now i have to file some paper to get it back.. and thats gonna take several months.. we are both stressed... we were gonna take the zoo.. but we don't know now..

im tempted to eat everything in the house..lol.. no... i had an apple w/penut butter for breakfast.. anyways..

Liz: im happy you got to see miles.. sorry for the mess.. thats crazy
mary: your doing great..
cassandra:I cant wait to see your pics..

[Lori P]

we were gonna take the kids to the zoo... thats what i ment.. i cant even consentrate to write..lol.. sorry..

[Lizett]

Good Morning Queens

Well i ate ok yesterday and today so far. I swam for 45 mins. I feel a bit bloated but we will see.
Miles is suppose to be here at 2:00 Pm so im super excited. Miles and I are thinking about having a family soon, well we kinda are thinking if it happens it happens...I know that sounds a bit weird but i have VERY bad reaction to Birth control...so we will see what happens.

Lori: GESH im so sorry, it seems you guys cant get a break..i know how that feels sometimes. I know you can get through this...Im here for you. I think your doing well on your eating. Im sorry you have to sell your threadmill, wish i could buy it off you, but its too far away.

Cassandra, Pcola How are you girls????whats new????

[thn1inside]

Hi Everybody!

I'm here today but just barely. I'm still pretty tired, I'm guessing from all the fun that we had.... The good thing is, I did get a chance to exercise yesterday... I'm off to get exercise for today, after this post.

Eating? still getting back into my mode. I left my Atkins 72' book at home while I was on vacation. I had planned to read it then, I was pretty bummed when I found out that I'd left it at home. Any who, I woke up today and have been reading it for the last couple of hours. I'm feeling almost refreshed now. I just get so anxious to get started that I start skipping over things to get to the "meat" (literally) of it all... I'm trying to NOT do that and read the entire book in the order that it should be done. I read somewhere that there was a difference in the Atkins 72' book, versus the "newer" versions. So far I can see the one difference is you are on ZERO carbs for the first week and then you gradually add like the other books, w/each preceding week. I don't know, that kind of takes the sting out of the 2 week thing (induction from the "newer" books) for me. I plan to get most of it read by the weekend, so that I can get my groceries to "really" get started with it. I'm still watching my carbs but I will officially be "in" after I get more food around here. I know I will need LOTS of support next week, so I will definitely be checking in daily.

I know that I've not really done a "real by the book" induction (learning that from what I read thus far). And the thought of induction really puts me in a frenzy, mentally. I always see it as the ultimate restriction and then comes my need to be TOTALLY perfect while doing it. I'm the "do it right, or don't do it at all" type of person. Most of the time to my own detriment and aggravation! I'm hoping to relax a bit and NOT over analyze everything to death this time. I know that I can do it, I just have to convert my thoughts about it. Just as I did with the SI6 program.

Liz:..., I missed you, too! And what an ordeal you had with those flights. You did better then me because after all you had to go through, I would probably have been ready to tear someone's head off . I usually snap when I'm in a situation like that. I'm happy that you made it home safely, though. And I'm extra happy that you were able to be with your dh....even with the bomb dropping of the "father" thing... All I can say is WOW and GOOD LUCK!

Lori: I'm so sorry to hear about them taking your money like that. It just seems like, when it rains, it pours! And what really sucks is, you have to now wait on THEIR time table to get your portion back.... I will send positive vibes your way that you all have a happy resolution to all of this...

PCola: Howdy to you! I wouldn't worry about a small piece of cake. I've said it before and similar to what Liz said, it's not the food that is bad. It is the amount of the food that we take in that is bad. We have villanized food for so long that it truly does affect our mentality! Please do share the articles that you are reading with us. I, for one, can use all the help that I can get!


Well, I've blabbed enough for today. Have a happy day, Queens!

I'll check in again, tomorrow.


Later,
C

[thn1inside]

Oops, didn't mean "preceding" weeks..., I meant the weeks proceeding the first week . I started exercising and realize what I'd written and wanted to correct it..... I'm sure you all would have known what I meant, though.

[Pcola Girl]

Just peeping in to see how everyone is doing.
I am down one pound last week. Thats great for me because I lose so slow. But I am inching down there and one day I may meet my goal.

[Lizett]

hey queens

well i exercised a bit yesterday and ate ok, im trying not to be tooooo strict, i added fruits (still LC) and yogurt (LC) to my diet..I wanna see how i feel and if i gain....hopefully not.

Well Miles is gone again and im ok, he will be home again tomorrow then gone until saturday. we are planning on re doing our hardwood floors this sunday, what a pain to move EVERYTHING out of the living room and bedroom...we also have to wait 3 hrs before adding another coat and then 3 days before outting heavy furniture on the floor again, im gonna set up the dining room as the TV room until everything dries.

Cassandra: Glad to see you back, I think induction is the hardest for the first 3 days after that you get use to it but then after a month or two i tend to get bored and temptation hits...It worked well for me for the wedding I lost 10 Lbs in 4 weeks i think. im sure you can do it , no worries. How long will you do it for???? I think we will wait another year before the whole Child/pregnant thing even occurs *laugh* i think i need more me time with my husband...its so hard to be together let alone with a child in our life. If it happens before then it does...I will try a new birth control pill this month, really im scared of gaining weight, on depo i gained over 40 Lbs...and i ate ate and ate, I went on the patch and gained 10-15 Lbs. so a pill is what I will try next ughh we will see how it goes.

Lori: How are you? I hope everything is ok...Please post and let us know.

PCOLA:CONGRATS on the loss....Keep it up *hugs*

[Pcola Girl]

Hi everyone, not doing much today because my knee hurts bad. As long as I sit I am ok with it but it hurts bad to walk on it. I see my doctor with it in the morning. It popped on me the other day and has been hurting ever since. This arthritis I have in them is bad and I have gone through many injections in both of my knees already. Hope this is nothing too serious.
I have not ate much today, just don't have a appitete today thats all.
I asked my hubby to go by Zaxby's when he comes from work and get me a chicken salad for supper tonight. They are really good. Have any of you ever tried them. They are better than any fast food ones I have ever eaten.
I want to go get me some scales just as soon as I can feel like going to the store. I see my doctor in the morning so I know they will weigh me there. Will let you know how I am doing ok.

[thn1inside]

UUUUGGGGHHHH!

O.k., got that out of the way . I've been trying to trouble shoot with my computer/internet most of the morning. I've actually been trying to do different things w/ photobucket for 3 days and I'm getting frustrated now. I use PB to do little video remixes for a series of photos. For some reason it isn't working like it did when the feature was first implemented on the site. I have been on the PB, MB asking for help. I know that I'm annoying the person who is helping me but I really want to get this to work!

Any who, still reading my Atkins 72' book. I have to say, I think I'm being scared straight . This book seem to break down why carbs are so unhealthy for us "overweights" for me better then the other Atkins books that I have read. This one is all "medical lingo", more in laymen terms, which is how I prefer it I have not gotten it all straight in my head just yet but what I'm reading is quite sobering. I'm really beginning to get a glimpse of why people get overweight and worse......

My main focus right now is to really learn a way to maintain my weight. I'm really tired of the rollercoaster rides with my weight. I'm also in a bit of limbo because I'm still afraid that I will wake up back @ 400+ lbs...now THAT is a very scary thought!. In the beginning I really only thought about "proving the WLS nay sayers wrong" by not gaining my weight back (you wouldn't believe the peeps that seem to be WAITING for you to fail after WLS). Now I really want to be strong and healthy. And being 400+ lbs was neither of those! It's like my mentality is constantly evolving with this whole weight loss thing.

On a great note, I got my exercise in today and yesterday..... I'm just doing WATP for now, 5.5 miles one day and 3 miles the next..wash, rinse and repeat. I will continue on with WATP above schedule until after my induction period. I really want to focus on induction without having to worry about my energy dipping for exercise. I'm hoping I will be energized enough after my carb detox to begin another rigorous 6 week stint of exercise. We shall see!

Liz: I sure hope your new tweaks work for you. As long as you can be patient enough to see how it works out, I'm sure you will enjoy eating that way. It will at least break the boredom for you.

A year so sounds good. And I agree, definitely take time for just you and your dh. We had kiddos early and didn't get much time together. Although dh and I feel pretty good about having 8-12 yr olds (almost 13 , where did the time go) ate this age. He has co-workers and friends that are our age and a few yrs older. They have 5 yr and under kiddos, I wouldn't want to trade places with them for NOTHING...now that I've done the whole baby, diaper bag, nursing, etc. Happy to have done it but so happy that phase is over for me.

I hear ya on the BC's. My dh got the big "V" after our 3rd child. We knew that we didn't want anymore kids. I was glad that he did that because I've always been afraid to take any BC's. Thankfully I've never been on them.

Lori: Hope you are doing o.k. I'm missing your posts these days!

PC: Congrats to you on the weight loss.. You are obviously doing something right! KUTGW!

I sure hope that your knee problem is something minor as well. My mom has arthritis also, she seems to be racked with it. She has to have injections for her back and they don't seem to be as helpful as they use to be. She use to get them for her knees as well but she seems to be better in that area since she has lost weight.

Well, I have a backed up drain somewhere. And I have to play the plumber and go get some drain cleaner. I'll check in with you girlie's tomorrow...


C

[Lizett]

Good Morning Queens

Well I exercised 1 hr today, so that makes twice this week...Im a little short on the exercise and will try and go swimming tomorrow again or maybe a walk.
I ate ok, had 1 little potato yesterday and some carrots and some mango but not much of them...Im trying to control myself and eat VERY healthy which is easier said than done for sure.

Im thinking of asking my doctor for a referral to a dietician (sp?) and see if i can eat other things but lose weight...maybe Lower fat Low carb....its really frustrating that i can gain back so fast but i see people i know doing low fat...and losing huge amounts of weight...I tried Dr. Oz and almost had a heart attack when my weight went up 5 lbs in 2 weeks....forget that.

Cassandra: I know how you feel with worrying about gaining it all back...I sometimes get really paranoid after eating "wrong" foods and think OHHHHH MY i just gained 5 LBS or 10 LBS....Its horrible... i was really upset today when some old groucho at the pool told me oh yeah if you lost 20-30 Lbs you would be Gorgeous... I felt like a failure. My mom tried to shut him up but he just kept going about how i should eat less BLAH BLAH BLAH...Mean while his son is like 450 Lbs. I just felt so sad...i still feel really sad...like im really fat and just think im skinny....I feel like im 274 Lbs again.
I really am scared of the BC pills...im trying alesse its suppose to be lower in medications but i doubt it..i will probably gain right away...i would love to eb those girls who lose on BC pills. I think your doing great on the exercise...and i think you look really skinny....You look like you weigh 150's.

PCOLA: Sorry to hear about your knee, definetly losing the weight should help, I hope the pain subsides really soon *hugs*

Lori: Where are you????? everything ok????? i really hope all is well

[Lori P]

hey girls.. well sorry I haven't been on here.. Ive jsut been really stressed out with the money situation.. dh is wanting to go see his mom for mothers day.. and im afraid we are gonna run out of money.. cause we are taking all the kids.. well us eating out once is 40.00 so anyways.. ive not been eating alot.. mainly cereal.. lol.. but i just don't feel like it. Plus ive been on the phone with craigs ex all day trying to tell her.. no visitation this weekend.. and she keeps calling the lawyers.. bla bla bla.. its not her weekend.. plus legaly we can refuse her 2 visitations a year.. and we don't have anything in writing that she would see her this weekend.. plus she owes us 1200.00 can I say that enought to her NO!! she just isn't getting it.. so i blew up at her.. and told her that i don't respect her as a mom.. she isn't consistent... its every now and then that she sees halaynna.. and a whole bunch of stuff.. i was so mad at her.. well i calmed down.. and wrote her on her moms email and told her i didn't think it was a good idea if we talked on the phone right now cause I was saying stuff I didn't want to say. anyways


always drama. but im still here kickin.. not anybody.. but close.. so ill try and check in more.. probably not till monday though.. cause we will be out of town.. but yall are doing great... dh is home gotta go..
much love.

[Pcola Girl]

I went for my check up this morning at the doctors and I had lost 5 more lbs.

I was so proud of myself.....
Had a real good check up for a change, my blood pressure and all my blood work I had was good to.
_______________________________________________
"When God Made Moms"

By the time the Lord made mothers, he was into his sixth day of working overtime. An Angel appeared and said "Why are you spending so much time on this one"? And the Lord answered and said, "Have you seen the spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; have 200 movable parts, all replaceable; run on black coffee and leftovers; have a lap that can hold three children at one time and that disappears when she stands up; have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart, and have six pairs of hands."

The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one. "Six pairs of hands! No Way!" said the Angel.

The Lord replied, "Oh, it's not the hands that are the problem. It's the three pairs of eyes that mothers must have!"

"And that's just on the standard model?" The Angel asked.

The Lord nodded in agreement, "Yes, one pair of eyes are to see through the closed door as she asks her children what they are doing even though she already knows. Another pair in the back of her head, are to see what she needs to know even though no one thinks she can. And the third pair are here in the front of her head. They are for looking at an errant child and saying that she understands and loves him or her without even saying a single word."

The Angel tried to stop the Lord. "This is too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish."

"But I can't!" the Lord protested, "I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can feed a family of six on a pound of hamburger and can get a nine year old to stand in the shower."

The Angel moved closer and touched the woman, "But you have made her so soft, Lord."

"Yes, she is soft", the Lord agreed, "But I have also made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."

"Will she be able to think?", asked the inquisitive Angel.

The Lord smiled and replied, "Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason, and negotiate."

The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the woman's cheek. "Oops, it looks like you have a leak with this model. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one."

"That's not a leak." The Lord objected. "That is a tear!"

"What's the tear for? the Angel asked.

The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her disappointment, her pain, her loneliness, her grief, and her pride."

The Angel was impressed. "You are a genius, Lord. You thought of everything! Truly, You do all things well... Moms are truly amazing!"

Happy Mother's Day!