When in need of motivation and a new sense of determination - Come Home!

Monk · 02-22-2013, 06:24 AM

Hello all! This thread is for those of us, old and new who need support. There are those of us who have been traveling this bumpy road together for a long while that need to COME HOME to LCF where we are always supported and held accountable -to ourselves and others with loving arms. And there are those new comers looking for belonging and a place to call home, we are here for ya!

Come Home, post often.. seek help, motivation and a pat on the back for a job well done! We also offer swift kicks for those who should need it!

h82bl8 · 02-22-2013, 06:43 AM

In need of a kick here!

Monk · 02-22-2013, 06:58 AM

Sending one your way!

anything particular you are struggling with?

2f2f · 02-22-2013, 07:01 AM

I was unfocused at the beginning of February and gained a few pounds. I refocused myself on February 13 and have been sticking to plan and have really kicked up the exercise. I noticed when I don't come to these boards and read and post I start becoming unmotivated and lazy. It's great to have support here. My sister is overweight and always says she wants to low carb and is always starting next week - she tries to sabotage my efforts so coming here helps keep me strong!

Monk · 02-22-2013, 07:19 AM

Glad you are here Monica, my cousin just started a week ago and I am so proud of her! she is struggling a bit and cannot seem to give up her bud light on the weekends, but she is still feeling awesome and also drinking less beer

which is a great thing! (both of our moms are alcoholics)

kempmuhlbauer · 02-22-2013, 07:36 AM

Lets drop some pounds!!!! I have been looking for another thread to join and this one looks like it could be good. Posting here keeps us accountable, it is like going to a support group every day multiple times from the comfort of your laptop or as close as your iphone.

LiterateGriffin · 02-22-2013, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kempmuhlbauer

it is like going to a support group

lol I noticed this, too.

I don't consider myself carb-addicted, as it was fairly easy for me to give up carbs (aside from learning how to eat around them). But still, I find myself coming and posting here -- particularly on temptations resisted -- much as one would at a 12-step group.

lol We're all dealing with one fact and one decision here: The fact that what we ate messed up our health, and the decision to do something ABOUT that!

I'm back on strict induction after about a month of choosing to "maintain" and not worry about actual loss. I'm down 1.8 since Wednesday morning. I've got some challenges coming up tonight and tomorrow: A party, and a trip to the movies.

For the party -- it's at a restaurant that's... not especially LC friendly. Hard to get a satisfying LC meal there. (For example, their only side is potato chips.) SO, I plan to eat a couple fat-bombs ahead of time, so I'm not as hungry, and can get by with a breadless liverwurst sandwich. (Because they have liverwurst, and I love it. I can't read the label, so theirs may have more carbs than I'd like... Which means I'm eating almost NO carbs the rest of today.)

For the movie theater... I HAVE to order something at the concession stand. (I'm being paid to go, and this is a condition of the payment.) (I'm a Mystery Shopper.) But I plan on sneaking in a can of roasted nuts in my purse. (Not strictly Induction, but a heck of a lot better than that seductive-smelling popcorn.

Monk · 02-22-2013, 01:21 PM

Hey guys! Glad to see you all here

So what is everyone eating today? Plans for the weekend?

LG-Good choices! I say get a diet pepsi at the concession, or a hot dog and of course just eat the dog

Kemp- Nice to meet ya! Where are you in your LC journey?

Julie1972 · 02-22-2013, 04:50 PM

Nice thread! I started on 1 Jan and I've been fairly strong so far (only 2 cheat meals in almost 2 months). One of my biggest struggles is staying away from SF treats like Atkins bars/shakes and SF candy. I keep some on hand in case of emergency to avoid binge eating, but I wish I could just stop the sweet cravings. I can go weeks at a time without anything sweet, but I still get sweet cravings all the time! I am also not a big fan of eggs so I often struggle to keep my meals from getting boring, especially breakfast. These forums are a huge help though! Very motivational and supportive!

easwann · 02-22-2013, 06:56 PM

AMMIE! Thanks for the heads up.. glad to be here. Was on crutches for 3 months.. so gained a few. Back on plan tho, so losing again. As for plans, none for me but the puppy has a play date.. that count? Lol. Have a good one everyone.. Lizzy

kempmuhlbauer · 02-22-2013, 08:51 PM

Griffin: 12-step program is about right. Except if I cheat it does not mean a DWI. LOL

MOnk: I have done this WOE a few times in the past. I am a very strict dieter when it comes to this WOE. I am currently day 25 in and have lost about 27 pounds so far. I eat about 2-5 carbs a day and work out hard also. I try and burn every calorie I eat for breakfast and lunch at the gym doing the stair stepper. I usually will do between 60 and 70 minutes 4-6 times a week. That will get me about a 800 calorie burn. If I go for 70 minutes I will start knocking on 900 calories. If I eat a lot I will sometimes walk a round of golf or jump back in the gym for another 500-600 calorie burn. That is my LC story. It works great for me and I always lose weight doing it. The key will be switching to a more perm. type low carbing that I can do long term and for a life time. I am way addicted to carbs, I love them and think about donuts and breads all the time. My burden to carry I guess. I some times wish I never new what a donut tasted like but that silky buttery awesomeness is hard to forget. As is a fresh slice of sour dough. Sorry just dreaming. Oh and yes I weigh everyday, and hope for a pound a day loss. Some times it is none, sometimes I even gain but over the long haul the numbers go down, even 2-3 pounds sometimes over night.

That is my story and I am sticking to it!!!lol

MissG · 02-24-2013, 08:24 PM

Marking my spot ......will update mangy stats in many journal tomorrow....been spot on since Wednesday ..........

Hello everyone!!!!!!

MissG · 02-24-2013, 08:26 PM

Lol....posting from phone..DAMN YOU AUTO CORRECT .....WILL UPDATE MY STAT IN MY JOURNAL TOMORROW

MissG · 02-24-2013, 08:28 PM

Lizzy!!!

kellysue24 · 02-24-2013, 09:59 PM

ohhh I am old but new. I used to help all the newbies because I was so successful, but now I'm back starting all over ;(

LiterateGriffin · 02-25-2013, 11:30 AM

Well, I survived the movies! lol

Ended up eating my nuts BEFORE I went inside, but that was fine. I was so full, I wasn't hungry. Just ordered my diet soda, and had a blast.

Later that same day, Hubby decided that he & the kids needed ice cream. So we went to a nearby place... They had a lot of flavors that sounded Oh, so good... I asked for a taste of the cinnamon, because I wanted to see what it was like. I put the taster-spoon in my mouth just enough to get the taste (yeah, it was just as good as I had hoped!), and then gave the rest to Hubby, "Oh, Hun, you GOTTA try this!" ~as I craftily hand the rest of it to him~

When the gal took my order... "I'll have a can of Diet Pepsi."

It was all a bit much, though... particularly with all the smells. So I came home and baked an (LC) cheesecake, in my nice, new springform pan. ~chuckles~ Guess what I had for breakfast this morning? (Hey, it saw me through my workout!)

It feels so good to stick to my guns! It also feels great to be LOSING again!

MtherGoos · 02-25-2013, 05:43 PM

LiterateGriffin, you Rock!!

There is NO WAY I could go in an ice cream store right now!! That's one of my all time favorites. You have amazing determination!!

Scarlet_Belle · 03-05-2013, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2f2f

My sister is overweight and always says she wants to low carb and is always starting next week - she tries to sabotage my efforts so coming here helps keep me strong!

That's terrible! Why do friends and loved ones have to be the enemy sometimes?

moniruth · 03-10-2013, 10:32 PM

Hey there,

I am back...I see some familiar posters from last year and here I am again, hopefully better informed. I am doing great this week but fell off the wagon last week after only 4 days. I had a great excuse- traveling for work-no LC food- and pigged out. Boo to me! But I also refuse to self loathe as that has sent me straight to the fridge for the last 3 years!

I started again properly this morning and as if my body knew what was happening, I started peeing like clockwork! I hope I get a nice result this time next week.

I have to eat more fats as I now know that I wasn't this time last year and I stalled and got hungry all the time. I ate the Atkins bars (DON'T EAT THEM!!) and probably didn't drink enough water, this time around I am drinking the water and eating the fats.

I was doing OK on LC (probably OWL 1 or 2) but then we moved country, I am in Australia now. The last 6 months have been tough and I more or less stopped exercising. So now, starting exercise and starting over! I gained the 20lbs I had lost in 6 months. But I was eating like a horse and disregarded all my LC things. So big ol' kick up the butt for me!

Are we posting menus or is that in another thread? I love to see what people are eating.
Thanks for reading and being supportive just by being here!

Monk · 03-13-2013, 06:53 AM

Hey guys! How is everyone doing? Sorry for being MIA, but I am here now

moniruth-we can definitely post menus, I think the more active the thread the better!

I will be having some linguica and eggs for breakfast, chicken salad for lunch and steak and spinach for dinner.. Black coffee, water, and Kirkland brand zero waters to drink..

moniruth · 03-14-2013, 03:37 PM

Hey there,
Thanks for posting that Monk, I am happy to say that today I weighed in at 199.4lbs! Finally back under 200 which is a huge relief for me. I posted my starting weight as 200 but in reality it was prob around 203. I am hoping to drop 10lbs by April 1st but I think that might not be realistic and I will just take whatever I get.

I am now drinking psyllium husks in water as nothing is moving down below...nothing! I don't have any gas which is awesome but I am feeling like I could use a good BM!

Today's menu:
B: 2 egg omelette w/cheese and parsley, coffee w/hwc.
L: Burger patty with cabbage and cucumber and mayo/sesame oil dressing
D: tuna and mayo salad
Snacks: cheese and butter, coffee w/hwc and CO.

02-22-2013, 06:24 AM	#1
Monk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 947 Gallery: Monk Stats: 224/221/145 WOE: Low Carb! <3 Start Date: (orig '06-264*'08-150) 02/18/13	When in need of motivation and a new sense of determination - Come Home! Hello all! This thread is for those of us, old and new who need support. There are those of us who have been traveling this bumpy road together for a long while that need to COME HOME to LCF where we are always supported and held accountable -to ourselves and others with loving arms. And there are those new comers looking for belonging and a place to call home, we are here for ya! Come Home, post often.. seek help, motivation and a pat on the back for a job well done! We also offer swift kicks for those who should need it! __________________ ♥ GOALS ♥ 199-Onederland (again) ♥ STATS ♥ 2/18/13 - 224 (reinduct)

02-22-2013, 04:50 PM	#9
Julie1972 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 357 Gallery: Julie1972 Stats: 220/180/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/2013	Nice thread! I started on 1 Jan and I've been fairly strong so far (only 2 cheat meals in almost 2 months). One of my biggest struggles is staying away from SF treats like Atkins bars/shakes and SF candy. I keep some on hand in case of emergency to avoid binge eating, but I wish I could just stop the sweet cravings. I can go weeks at a time without anything sweet, but I still get sweet cravings all the time! I am also not a big fan of eggs so I often struggle to keep my meals from getting boring, especially breakfast. These forums are a huge help though! Very motivational and supportive! __________________ Julie When you think about quitting, stop and remember why you started!!! If you wanna fly, you have to give up that crap that weighs you down!

02-22-2013, 08:51 PM	#11
kempmuhlbauer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 846 Gallery: kempmuhlbauer Stats: 274/231/190 WOE: 2-5 carbs per day Start Date: 1/28/13	Griffin: 12-step program is about right. Except if I cheat it does not mean a DWI. LOL MOnk: I have done this WOE a few times in the past. I am a very strict dieter when it comes to this WOE. I am currently day 25 in and have lost about 27 pounds so far. I eat about 2-5 carbs a day and work out hard also. I try and burn every calorie I eat for breakfast and lunch at the gym doing the stair stepper. I usually will do between 60 and 70 minutes 4-6 times a week. That will get me about a 800 calorie burn. If I go for 70 minutes I will start knocking on 900 calories. If I eat a lot I will sometimes walk a round of golf or jump back in the gym for another 500-600 calorie burn. That is my LC story. It works great for me and I always lose weight doing it. The key will be switching to a more perm. type low carbing that I can do long term and for a life time. I am way addicted to carbs, I love them and think about donuts and breads all the time. My burden to carry I guess. I some times wish I never new what a donut tasted like but that silky buttery awesomeness is hard to forget. As is a fresh slice of sour dough. Sorry just dreaming. Oh and yes I weigh everyday, and hope for a pound a day loss. Some times it is none, sometimes I even gain but over the long haul the numbers go down, even 2-3 pounds sometimes over night. That is my story and I am sticking to it!!!lol __________________ KEMP *"STAY HEALTHY MY FRIENDS"* GOALS: 1. Keep on plan 2. Stay on plan 3. Work out 4. Lose some of my fat behind.

03-10-2013, 10:32 PM	#19
moniruth Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Posts: 178 Gallery: moniruth Stats: 203/190/150 WOE: Atkins Induction Phase Start Date: March 5th 2013	Hey there, I am back...I see some familiar posters from last year and here I am again, hopefully better informed. I am doing great this week but fell off the wagon last week after only 4 days. I had a great excuse- traveling for work-no LC food- and pigged out. Boo to me! But I also refuse to self loathe as that has sent me straight to the fridge for the last 3 years! I started again properly this morning and as if my body knew what was happening, I started peeing like clockwork! I hope I get a nice result this time next week. I have to eat more fats as I now know that I wasn't this time last year and I stalled and got hungry all the time. I ate the Atkins bars (DON'T EAT THEM!!) and probably didn't drink enough water, this time around I am drinking the water and eating the fats. I was doing OK on LC (probably OWL 1 or 2) but then we moved country, I am in Australia now. The last 6 months have been tough and I more or less stopped exercising. So now, starting exercise and starting over! I gained the 20lbs I had lost in 6 months. But I was eating like a horse and disregarded all my LC things. So big ol' kick up the butt for me! Are we posting menus or is that in another thread? I love to see what people are eating. Thanks for reading and being supportive just by being here! __________________ Starting at 203lbs. First 10 lbs GONE! April 21st MiniGoal 2: 189 by May 1st Photo gallery: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/me...ss-photos.html

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02-22-2013, 06:43 AM	#2
h82bl8 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,538 Gallery: h82bl8 Stats: 220/170 WOE: what works for me Start Date: Apr. 2013	In need of a kick here!

02-22-2013, 06:58 AM	#3
Monk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 947 Gallery: Monk Stats: 224/221/145 WOE: Low Carb! <3 Start Date: (orig '06-264*'08-150) 02/18/13	Sending one your way! anything particular you are struggling with?

02-22-2013, 07:01 AM	#4
2f2f Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 1,025 Gallery: 2f2f Stats: 256.5/235.5/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/02/2013	I was unfocused at the beginning of February and gained a few pounds. I refocused myself on February 13 and have been sticking to plan and have really kicked up the exercise. I noticed when I don't come to these boards and read and post I start becoming unmotivated and lazy. It's great to have support here. My sister is overweight and always says she wants to low carb and is always starting next week - she tries to sabotage my efforts so coming here helps keep me strong!

02-22-2013, 07:19 AM	#5
Monk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 947 Gallery: Monk Stats: 224/221/145 WOE: Low Carb! <3 Start Date: (orig '06-264*'08-150) 02/18/13	Glad you are here Monica, my cousin just started a week ago and I am so proud of her! she is struggling a bit and cannot seem to give up her bud light on the weekends, but she is still feeling awesome and also drinking less beer which is a great thing! (both of our moms are alcoholics)

02-22-2013, 07:36 AM	#6
kempmuhlbauer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 846 Gallery: kempmuhlbauer Stats: 274/231/190 WOE: 2-5 carbs per day Start Date: 1/28/13	Lets drop some pounds!!!! I have been looking for another thread to join and this one looks like it could be good. Posting here keeps us accountable, it is like going to a support group every day multiple times from the comfort of your laptop or as close as your iphone.

02-22-2013, 01:21 PM	#8
Monk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 947 Gallery: Monk Stats: 224/221/145 WOE: Low Carb! <3 Start Date: (orig '06-264*'08-150) 02/18/13	Hey guys! Glad to see you all here So what is everyone eating today? Plans for the weekend? LG-Good choices! I say get a diet pepsi at the concession, or a hot dog and of course just eat the dog Kemp- Nice to meet ya! Where are you in your LC journey?

02-22-2013, 06:56 PM	#10
easwann Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PA Posts: 2,341 Gallery: easwann Stats: was 240lbs am 185 lbs WOE: Peace, meat, water, and eggs! Start Date: learning everyday	AMMIE! Thanks for the heads up.. glad to be here. Was on crutches for 3 months.. so gained a few. Back on plan tho, so losing again. As for plans, none for me but the puppy has a play date.. that count? Lol. Have a good one everyone.. Lizzy

02-24-2013, 08:24 PM	#12
MissG Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 2,812 Gallery: MissG Stats: Pushing for a Smaller Me WOE: Olivia's WOE! Start Date: Aug 2009/ Starting "again x 10" May 2013	Marking my spot ......will update mangy stats in many journal tomorrow....been spot on since Wednesday .......... Hello everyone!!!!!!

02-24-2013, 08:26 PM	#13
MissG Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 2,812 Gallery: MissG Stats: Pushing for a Smaller Me WOE: Olivia's WOE! Start Date: Aug 2009/ Starting "again x 10" May 2013	Lol....posting from phone..DAMN YOU AUTO CORRECT .....WILL UPDATE MY STAT IN MY JOURNAL TOMORROW

02-24-2013, 08:28 PM	#14
MissG Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 2,812 Gallery: MissG Stats: Pushing for a Smaller Me WOE: Olivia's WOE! Start Date: Aug 2009/ Starting "again x 10" May 2013	Lizzy!!!

02-24-2013, 09:59 PM	#15
kellysue24 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 962 Gallery: kellysue24 Stats: 270/263/200 (first goal)/150 (ultimate goal) WOE: JUDDD Start Date: September 3, 2009	ohhh I am old but new. I used to help all the newbies because I was so successful, but now I'm back starting all over ;(

02-25-2013, 11:30 AM	#16
LiterateGriffin Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,700 Gallery: LiterateGriffin Stats: 236.5 start (Jan 2012) /194.0150 goal 5'9", 42 yr WOE: Atkins (though I think a fairly early version) Start Date: Jan 6 2012	Well, I survived the movies! lol Ended up eating my nuts BEFORE I went inside, but that was fine. I was so full, I wasn't hungry. Just ordered my diet soda, and had a blast. Later that same day, Hubby decided that he & the kids needed ice cream. So we went to a nearby place... They had a lot of flavors that sounded Oh, so good... I asked for a taste of the cinnamon, because I wanted to see what it was like. I put the taster-spoon in my mouth just enough to get the taste (yeah, it was just as good as I had hoped!), and then gave the rest to Hubby, "Oh, Hun, you GOTTA try this!" ~as I craftily hand the rest of it to him~ When the gal took my order... "I'll have a can of Diet Pepsi." It was all a bit much, though... particularly with all the smells. So I came home and baked an (LC) cheesecake, in my nice, new springform pan. ~chuckles~ Guess what I had for breakfast this morning? (Hey, it saw me through my workout!) It feels so good to stick to my guns! It also feels great to be LOSING again!

02-25-2013, 05:43 PM	#17
MtherGoos Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 572 Gallery: MtherGoos Stats: 300.6/256.6/150 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: 2/22/13	LiterateGriffin, you Rock!! There is NO WAY I could go in an ice cream store right now!! That's one of my all time favorites. You have amazing determination!!

03-13-2013, 06:53 AM	#20
Monk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 947 Gallery: Monk Stats: 224/221/145 WOE: Low Carb! <3 Start Date: (orig '06-264*'08-150) 02/18/13	Hey guys! How is everyone doing? Sorry for being MIA, but I am here now moniruth-we can definitely post menus, I think the more active the thread the better! I will be having some linguica and eggs for breakfast, chicken salad for lunch and steak and spinach for dinner.. Black coffee, water, and Kirkland brand zero waters to drink..

03-14-2013, 03:37 PM	#21
moniruth Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Posts: 178 Gallery: moniruth Stats: 203/190/150 WOE: Atkins Induction Phase Start Date: March 5th 2013	Hey there, Thanks for posting that Monk, I am happy to say that today I weighed in at 199.4lbs! Finally back under 200 which is a huge relief for me. I posted my starting weight as 200 but in reality it was prob around 203. I am hoping to drop 10lbs by April 1st but I think that might not be realistic and I will just take whatever I get. I am now drinking psyllium husks in water as nothing is moving down below...nothing! I don't have any gas which is awesome but I am feeling like I could use a good BM! Today's menu: B: 2 egg omelette w/cheese and parsley, coffee w/hwc. L: Burger patty with cabbage and cucumber and mayo/sesame oil dressing D: tuna and mayo salad Snacks: cheese and butter, coffee w/hwc and CO.