January challenge

[LoriAS]

Originally Posted by Swinegeart

Okay, day 2 down and already starting to get the low carb flu (I think thats what they call it). I'm a teacher and could hardly keep up with the kids today! I hope I get over this quickly!!
Jan 2- 320
Jan 3- 316
Now, I know I haven't really lost 4 pounds, the scale always shows a big loss the morning after my first full day of eating well, but it's definitely a motivator

I recommend adding more fat to your diet the first few days. Many say this helps with the induction flu. Add extra Heavy whipping cream, mayo, or sour cream to the things you eat.

Hope this helps!

[SF Cool Whip]

Hello everyone!

I have been lurking the boards all month of December, and I felt motivated to join after seeing all of your support for one another.

I must say December is the HARDEST month to start induction EVER! I lost 2 lbs on my first week of induction, but completely fell off the wagon around the Holidays.

I have a big trip to Hawaii in a month and would like to lose 5 lbs. I know it isn't much, but my weight has stalled for a few years now, and would like to get back to my "younger" weight when I was healthy and fit

Breakfast - LC crustless quiche with spinach, egg, cheese, and bacon & coffee w/ hwc and 1 splenda
Snack - 1 string cheese
Lunch - Spaghetti squash with butter, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and 2 meatballs
Snack - Sugar Free Jello
*25 minute workout dvd*
Snack - Salami with cream cheese
Dinner - Leftover LC crustless quiche
Snack - A cup of whipped cream! (I know it's bad but I love sweets!)

01/03/13 - 120.5 lbs

[DairyQueen]

Hey there is nothing wrong with whipped cream...as long as it doesn't have real sugar. I have an iSi whipped cream maker - it uses N2O cartridges. I fill it half or 2/3 with heavy whipping cream and then add a little davinci sugar free syrup- vanilla or chocolate flavored mostly. It really makes the most delightful treat.
I haven't had sugar free jello in a long time, but last time i did, I emptied it into a little bowl and added cream. Another really delicious treat.

[pugluv9802]

Goal 170.0

01-01- 173.2
01-02- 172.0
01-03- 169.2
01-04- 169.0

Hope everyone has a great day.

[Patsxm]

Morning everyone! hope you all had good days yesterday.

Breakfast - leftover sausage balls
Lunch leftover stir fry from day before
Dinner Linda's bacon cheeseburger skillet with lettuce and avocado
snacks - two glasses of pinot grigio

2nd Jan - 222
3rd Jan - 221.4
4th Jan 220.4

[PassionateFire]

January 21st goal - 199

Jan 2 - 206.5
Jan 3 - 205.4
Jan 4 - 203.5

[princessmommy]

Morning all! No weigh in for me. I got up before the alarm and stayed up. Haven't had to take a pain pill in over a day now so hopefully i'm healing at a good pace! Did Not eat good yesterday! I let my depressed mood and boredom rule my head! But back on track today! I have come Way to far to gain my weight back!!!

[DairyQueen]

Morning everyone!

Jan. 3: 147
Jan. 4: 147.5
Jan. 5: 146 -- ok, that's better!

I was very busy yesterday-- i had two sausages in the morning (small, long and thin) and went straight to a meeting from work, where I had the innards from half a tuna sandwich, a slice of swiss cheese and ham. When I got home I had a big glass of sparkling wine (freixenet-- really inexpensive but not very sweet) and a teaspoon of simply jif. Went to bed around 1:30am! My reward was a loss and today I'm wearing a new pair of skinnnnny jeans!

[DairyQueen]

Shelly -- you've had a serious procedure and you're recovering so well - congratulations on that. It's great that you don't have to take pain pills. Maybe pamper yourself with some delicious LC treats- like a frittata or even a lobster or steak!

[LoriAS]

SF & DQ - I am also a whipped cream lover. I use the SF vanilla and chocolate syrup as well. I usually only hve it about once a week and usually over fresh strawberries. YUM!

Pat, Lynn, Passion - You all are doing so well!!

PF - You are getting so close to your Jan goal!! How exciting! What are you doing? You have to tell us the secrets!

Jan goal - 176

Jan 1 - 184.0
Jan 2 - 185.2
Jan 3 – 183.6
Jan 4 - 182.2 NEW LOW!!!

Today's Menu (The only difference from yesterday's is I had 4 oz of tuna instead of pork for lunch and a diet dr pepper w/HWC with dinner!) -
B: Coffee w/ 2 T HWC, 1 T CO, and 2 splenda
L: 6 oz Pork chop w/ mayo and pork rinds w/ salsa/sour cream dip
D: pork roast w/ 1 T bbq sauce

[Earlygirl]

Good morning, all! Woke up 5 pounds lighter today! Yaaaay!

Whether it's water or fat, I don't know, but it's awesome to see the scale moving down.

[LoriAS]

Princessmommy - Today is a new day. I hope you continue to heal well.

Earlygirl - That is so fantastic! I love it when that happens!

[princessmommy]

Thanks ya'll! I'm hoping i'm not getting a bladder infection now and it's just pain from the surgery.
DQ my husband Promised me The biggest steak I could find when I had to do the bowel prep Lol! I told him yesterday that I had Not forgotten about that and he said as soon as I wanted it he'd grill it up for me. Gotta say I am So beyond blessed because this Manly country boy of mine has been at my beck and call since my surgery! Laundry, dishes you name it he's done it! I'm such a lucky girl!

[2f2f]

Just checking in to wish everyone a Happy Friday!

[princessmommy]

Happy Friday 2f2f!

[PassionateFire]

Originally Posted by LoriAS

PF - You are getting so close to your Jan goal!! How exciting! What are you doing? You have to tell us the secrets!

I don't think I'm doing much different in the past little while, just think my body is finally willing to let go

Yesterday I had 2 coffees (1 with almond milk & coconut oil, the other with 2% milk), sunflower seeds (my daily indulgence), a 1/2 lb chorizo/beef/cheese burger and Indonesian beef soup. I usually drink at least 2 liters of water a day (gets more difficult on weekends when I'm not thinking about it).

I'm really hoping to make my goal by Jan 21st and minimize the damage while on vacation - I plan to ignore the mango daiquiris (my favourite) and make my own palomas using crystal lite instead. The biggest challenge though I think will be passing by the homemade donuts & waffles at breakfast! Thankfully there is a restaurant that serves fried cheese so while DH is having tacos el pastor I won't feel so deprived.

[Cheshire girl]

Originally Posted by Earlygirl

Cheshire girl, have you tried cheese chips or pepperoni chips? Just slices of either one nuked up in the microwave until crispy? Really easy and pretty satisfying!

Oh good idea I will try those! Thanks!

Bad choices last night so 162.4 this morning

[Swinegeart]

SO, usually by now, I would have fallen off track... Still going strong! I'm going to try adding more fat in for the next few days, though this low carb flu thing isn't as bad today! I am at least not falling asleep at my desk!

The scale went down some more which is of awesome even if it is water weight!

Jan 1- 320
Jan 2- 320
Jan 3- 316
Jan 4- 313

As long as I stay on track I can definitely meet my Jan goal. My husband wanted to eat junk last night, and i've been cooking healthy so he tried to get me to cheat, but no... I wasn't even tempted! That's a big ole step for me. He felt bad after for trying to convince me to cheat. He's normally pretty supportive.

[LoriAS]

Originally Posted by Swinegeart

SO, usually by now, I would have fallen off track... Still going strong! I'm going to try adding more fat in for the next few days, though this low carb flu thing isn't as bad today! I am at least not falling asleep at my desk!

The scale went down some more which is of awesome even if it is water weight!

Jan 1- 320
Jan 2- 320
Jan 3- 316
Jan 4- 313

As long as I stay on track I can definitely meet my Jan goal. My husband wanted to eat junk last night, and i've been cooking healthy so he tried to get me to cheat, but no... I wasn't even tempted! That's a big ole step for me. He felt bad after for trying to convince me to cheat. He's normally pretty supportive.

Fantastic success!!! Saying no, is a huge step in the right direction. I am so glad you are doing well!!

[PassionateFire]

Originally Posted by Swinegeart

SO, usually by now, I would have fallen off track... Still going strong! I'm going to try adding more fat in for the next few days, though this low carb flu thing isn't as bad today! I am at least not falling asleep at my desk!

The scale went down some more which is of awesome even if it is water weight!

Jan 1- 320
Jan 2- 320
Jan 3- 316
Jan 4- 313

As long as I stay on track I can definitely meet my Jan goal. My husband wanted to eat junk last night, and i've been cooking healthy so he tried to get me to cheat, but no... I wasn't even tempted! That's a big ole step for me. He felt bad after for trying to convince me to cheat. He's normally pretty supportive.

You're doing so awesome! I had the hardest time getting my hubby on board at first, he was always trying to get me to cheat or to order Chinese food. Now that he sees how much happier I am he doesn't even ask!

[Swinegeart]

Originally Posted by PassionateFire

You're doing so awesome! I had the hardest time getting my hubby on board at first, he was always trying to get me to cheat or to order Chinese food. Now that he sees how much happier I am he doesn't even ask!

Oh gosh, Chinese food is my and husbands weakness! Luckily he hasn't wanted that just yet!
I really wanted him doing it with me, he needs to lose lots of weight but he just isn't motivated yet. Hopefully when he sees me losing weight he will get on board!

[Patsxm]

Morning all! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

2nd Jan - 222
3rd Jan - 221.4
4th Jan 220.4
5th Jan 219


Goal 212

[PassionateFire]

January 21st goal - 199

Jan 2 - 206.5
Jan 3 - 205.4
Jan 4 - 203.5
Jan 5 - 203.8

[DairyQueen]

Hi all!

Jan. 3: 147
Jan. 4: 147.5
Jan. 5: 146
Jan. 6: 145

Ok guys, so far so good!!! We will all be lighter by the end of the month! I love chinese food too, but you just can't trust restaurants unless you order it steamed. I usually get steamed white chicken, broccolli and mushrooms, with hot oil on the side. Years ago I used to order moo shoo chicken without the plum sauce, but i suspect that there is corn starch / sugar in it and so don't eat that any more.

[LoriAS]

Everyone is doing so great! Keep it up friends!

Jan goal - 176

Jan 1 - 184.0
Jan 2 - 185.2
Jan 3 – 183.6
Jan 4 - 182.2 NEW LOW!!!
Jan 5 - 181.2 ANOTHER NEW LOW!!

I have decided to post yesterdays menu from now on so I can see what affected my weight for today. I think everyone has to find what works for them. I seem to have found that this week for as long as it works. When it stops working I guess I have to find the next thing that works

B: Coffee w/ 2 T HWC, 1 T CO, and 2 splenda
S: 3 precooked breakfast pork sausage links
L: Pork rinds w/ salsa/sour cream dip (4 T salsa & 5 T sour cream mixed)
S: 4 oz pork loin chop
D: pork roast w/ 1 T bbq sauce, 1 dill pickle spear, 2 fried eggs

S: 8 oz dt dr. pepper and 1.5 oz spiced rum

Lots of water!! (11 - 8 oz cups)

[Earlygirl]

Good morning and happy Saturday! So proud of all of us!!

Hoping to make it through the first weekend of Induction without too much trouble. DH wants to have dinner out tonight - any thoughts on restaurant food? I'm thinking steak and salad...?

[princessmommy]

Morning all!
I weighed this morning! Yay me! Lol!
Jan goal- 153
jan 5th- 158
not to bad for me since I haven't been 100% LC this week. I'm finding it really hard to cook since i'm not supposed to be on my feet and walking a lot after surgery. Some is good but I over-did it Thursday and oh man I paid for it yesterday with Lots of pain! I will say i'm amazed I haven't gained a lot more weight.

[LoriAS]

Earlygirl - I have gotten more and more bold as I continue to eat low carb. I will now ask the waitress for whatever meat I want (steak, chicken, pork, shrimp) grilled with no sauces and the house garden salad no croutons w dressing on the side. I usually stick to ranch dressing, because that normally does the least damage. I have seen others simply ask for oil and vinegar. Good luck on the night out!

Shelly - so glad to see that you are feeling better. definitely do not over do it. I know there have been different reports on the Atkins meals, but you might consider these until you can get back on your feed to cook again. I would if I were in your shoes. Good luck! Speedy recovery!

[2f2f]

Good morning everyone - I hope everyone is staying on plan and having a great time doing it. Some friends of mine started a month long weight loss challenge this morning - so I went in weighed in, in the cold weather. Everyone paid $5.00 to enter there were 7 of us so the winner after a month will get $35.00 - not to shabby and a great way to stay motiviated. I haven't been exercising so I went for a walk with them today then I will go on a small hike in the morning. After that I will do an exercise video in the morning before work and maybe one afterwork. I want to win this thing :-)

Well happy weekend and happy planning everyone.

[lumpy84]

Hi all I'm rozie I started my induction thursday 3rd of jan! Haven't weighed myself cause I was scared lol I know I'm around 14 stone so I was gunna go by inches but think I should man up next week and weigh myself lol so that's me lol nice to meet you all and I wish you all great success in ur atkins journey