Low Carb Friends - Blogs http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blog.php Low carb dieting discussion forum en Mon, 12 May 2008 06:26:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.lowcarbfriends.com/lcf/vb3/images/misc/rss.jpg Low Carb Friends - Blogs http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blog.php <![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day...]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1761-happy-mother-s-day.html Mon, 12 May 2008 01:06:39 GMT to all the mothers out there!!! :heart:


I didn't do much today. I went to go see my mom but she had went out of town. She wasn't for sure if she was going yesterday but I guess she found out early this morning. She left pretty early so she didn't call me. I did talk to her though. I was feeling a little bummed because I didn't have the money to buy her something really nice for Mother's Day. I did get her a card and a little gift. She said she liked it. Hopefully one day I'll be able to do more.

Well this weekend has been a bust eating wise. I won't even sugarcoat it. Not good at all. I thought I was back on track this morning and then my husband decided he wanted chinese food. Ugh...I'm definitely back on track tomorrow. I've already planned out my food for tomorrow on etools and I even included some exercise. I'm not going to dwell on the weekend. There's really no need to. I just gotta keep it moving!!! ]]> oraki http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1761-happy-mother-s-day.html <![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day !!]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reg/1760-happy-mother-s-day.html Sun, 11 May 2008 16:22:37 GMT You either are a mother, have a mother, or know a mother........Celebrate the important women in your life today !!

I had a nice time with my college buddies last night. We started off at a comedy club. Then hit a few bars and a few places we used to go to "back-in-the-day". I got home around 4AM or so, then laid in bed for an hour unable to fall asleep. My whole body ached. It was freezing cold in the house and I was too lazy to get out of bed for Tylenol. So after an hour of tossing and turning I finally got up and got some tylenol. They worked and I slept til 11AM:eek:

I had 3 beers and passed on the bar food except for a few fries. I really didnt want to eat at 2AM....that's so-not-me (well, the "old" me).

Nice to catch up with the girls and realize that I'm pretty lucky because I didnt have any venting to do (they did) about life.

My folks will be coming for a BBQ around 3:00 so I gotta get moving........weird not being showered and dressed by noon:p

Hope everyone has a good day ]]> Reg http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reg/1760-happy-mother-s-day.html Sunday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1759-sunday.html Sun, 11 May 2008 13:56:25 GMT Yea its family baseball day. This time I will make sure I walk for 2 miles before I play to really stretch.:kicking: DD got a standing ovation when she sang at the mall yesterday. I am so proud of her hard work and dedication:clap::clap::clap: Yea its family baseball day. This time I will make sure I walk for 2 miles before I play to really stretch.:kicking:
DD got a standing ovation when she sang at the mall yesterday. I am so proud of her hard work and dedication:clap::clap::clap: ]]> ceceee8935 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1759-sunday.html Day 2 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reinventingme03/1758-day-2.html Sat, 10 May 2008 22:24:26 GMT Late yesterday I had some killer cravings. I ate a square of LC cream cheese fudge and that took care of it.

Today has been a very good day. I got up early, the kids and I went for a walk, then came home to eat breakfast.

Right now, I'm batch cooking for the week. The house is smelling good. I got chicken, hamburger patties, and roast cooking. Plus hamburger for the lasagna for Mother's Day dinner tomorrow. I can't wait to taste mine!

Here is my menu for today:

B - 2 HB eggs and 3 slices bacon
S - 2 squares LC cr cheese fudge
L - nothing - busy day
D - baked chicken breast probably with cukes dipped in sour cream ]]> ReinventingMe03 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reinventingme03/1758-day-2.html Feeling a Little Better Today! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/tamijo/1757-feeling-little-better-today.html Sat, 10 May 2008 19:43:45 GMT My energy level is up a bit today, probably because I took things pretty easy Thursday and Friday (not by choice---I felt so drained of energy that I was *forced* to take things easy). The scale showed 146.5 today, so finally there seems to be a bit of downward movement. Yay!!!!! So far so good on staying low-carb today. The only thing is, I ate 3 Breyers carb-smart chocolate bars, because one was so good that I thought two would be better, then there was only one left in the package so I figured I may as well eat that, too. How’s that for rationale?! I need to not buy those things, because I have no self-control. Pat and I took a 12-mile bike ride this morning. The going was tough…most of it was uphill! But the coming back was worth it, because we got to cruise back down those same hills, and boy did I have some speed going! So I guess I worked pretty hard for about 6 miles, and the other miles probably don’t count—at least with regard to exercise (but boy were they fun!) I am determined to take control of my physical health. No more bullshit! I’m sick of being fat and sedentary! I will succeed this time, once and for all. :up: My energy level is up a bit today, probably because I took things pretty easy Thursday and Friday (not by choice---I felt so drained of energy that I was forced to take things easy).

The scale showed 146.5 today, so finally there seems to be a bit of downward movement. Yay!!!!!

So far so good on staying low-carb today. The only thing is, I ate 3 Breyers carb-smart chocolate bars, because one was so good that I thought two would be better, then there was only one left in the package so I figured I may as well eat that, too. How’s that for rationale?! I need to not buy those things, because I have no self-control.

Pat and I took a 12-mile bike ride this morning. The going was tough…most of it was uphill! But the coming back was worth it, because we got to cruise back down those same hills, and boy did I have some speed going! So I guess I worked pretty hard for about 6 miles, and the other miles probably don’t count—at least with regard to exercise (but boy were they fun!)

I am determined to take control of my physical health. No more bullshit! I’m sick of being fat and sedentary! I will succeed this time, once and for all.
:up: ]]> tamijo http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/tamijo/1757-feeling-little-better-today.html Still here... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/greeneyesofoakland/1756-still-here.html Sat, 10 May 2008 17:26:11 GMT I don't know where my challenge buddies went, which is sad. But I'm still here.

My weight this morning was an even 230.0. I weighed as little as 228.8 this week, so it was a little sad to see that number.

I'm about to head to the gym right now. This will be my 9th workout in 10 days, a record for me, I think. Being unemployed makes it easier. ]]> GreenEyesofOakland http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/greeneyesofoakland/1756-still-here.html I can still salvage today!!! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1755-i-can-still-salvage-today.html Sat, 10 May 2008 16:14:36 GMT I was feeling a little down on myself about my eating for the last two days. :( It hasn't been that good at all. I even started this morning off with 2 slices of leftover pizza.:blush: :( Not good at all I know. So I was sitting here thinking well I've already started the day off wrong so I may as well keep it up.

I was in my closet and I have a size 14 summer dress that I bought a few years ago. It was while I was still doing atkins and the weight was coming off at a pretty steady pace. I wasn't in a 14 then but it was supposed to be an incentive to myself to get into that dress. Well it has sat in my closet with the plastic still covering it. I've never been able to wear that dress. Then I started gaining again so I kinda forgot about it. Well today I decided to pull it out and try it on. Considering the fact that I wear a size 18 it was too snug and bunched up in the back. I said all this to say this dress got me thinking....will it really help to continue the way that I've been eating for the last two days?? Uhhh nope!!! So I'm going to salvage today, get outside and earn some activity points and keep it moving. I really would like to be able to wear that dress at least one time before the summer is over. I guess I gotta get my butt moving to accomplish that! ]]> oraki http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1755-i-can-still-salvage-today.html Saturday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1754-saturday.html Sat, 10 May 2008 13:15:36 GMT Its a beautiful day:) Going to watch DD 11 sing today at the mall. I love hearing her. She has the voice of an angel.:sing: Everyone have a fun weekend:cool: Its a beautiful day:) Going to watch DD 11 sing today at the mall. I love hearing her. She has the voice of an angel.:sing:
Everyone have a fun weekend:cool: ]]> ceceee8935 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1754-saturday.html Friday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reg/1753-friday.html Fri, 09 May 2008 22:44:18 GMT Another rainy day in NY !!

I worked last night, so as soon as the kids were off to school I went to bed. I got a good 4 hours sleep.

Then, I had to be at DD6's classroom by 2:15 for "Mother's Day Tea". It was swell. I had a munchkin and cookie with my DD while they sang and put on a little show.

I made a great dish

Quote:
Turkey Enchilada Pie
POINTS: 4
INSTRUCTIONS

1 sprays cooking spray
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium onion(s), chopped
1 tsp chili powder
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free skim milk
4 oz canned jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 large burrito-size wheat flour tortilla(s)
3 cup tomato(es), chopped
10 Tbsp low-fat shredded cheddar cheese


Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Place turkey, onion and chili powder in skillet and cook until turkey is browned, stirring occasionally to break up meat, about 8 minutes. Remove turkey mixture from skillet and set aside.


Place skillet over medium-high heat and add flour. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.


Remove skillet from heat; stir in turkey mixture, jalapenos and cumin.


Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on HIGH until softened, about 15 seconds. Place 1 tortilla in bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Spread 1/3 of turkey mixture over tortilla. Spoon 1 cup of tomato on top and sprinkle with 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients ending up with 2 tablespoons of cheese.


Cover pie plate with aluminum foil and cook until cheese melts and filling is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Let stand, covered, 2 minutes before cutting into 6 wedges.
No exercise today due to my work schedule. I'll walk on Saturday.

Hope everyone had a great day !!

I need to take a nap before work.

See you all Saturday !! ]]> Reg http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reg/1753-friday.html FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY!!!! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1752-friday-friday-friday.html Fri, 09 May 2008 22:11:40 GMT It's Friday and the weekend is here!! Woohoo!!!

I only worked a half a day today. Yippee!! The weekend is here. Whew I have to try and keep myself busy this evening. TOM is here and all I want to do is eat eat and eat!! It started last night with some tortilla chips and today hasn't been great either. I'm struggling....stupid hormones. I worked in the yard for about an hour and that helped a little bit. Not a lot though. :cry: It's crazy any other time I have pretty good control over my eating but BAM TOM shows up and I'm ready to eat everything in the house! :mad: Is it just me that has those days that you just want to eat? I guess everyone has those days. I'll deal with it though. Tomorrow is a new day.


Oh yeah I have a NSV to share. This week 3 different people told me they could tell that I'm losing weight. For some reason I automatically say "I've only lost 13 pounds". I need to stop doing that! I don't know why I do. I guess I don't know how to take a compliment. It nice when someone else notices.

Well earlier today I checked the mail and we receive a reimbursement check for a medical visit that we've been waiting FOREVER for. Every little bit helps! I'm so thankful! :kicking: Earlier this morning I was just sitting here wondering how in the world was I going to pay some bills that needed to get taken care of before I got paid again. As my father and mother would say "It may not come when you want it but it's always right on time". Nothing has ever been truer. ]]> oraki http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1752-friday-friday-friday.html The Case of the Missing Scale http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reinventingme03/1751-case-missing-scale.html Fri, 09 May 2008 20:41:40 GMT My scale is missing. How in the world do you lose a scale? I don't know how it happened, but it wasn't in its usual space this morning. I have looked all over and just cannot find it. How retarded is that? :confused:

Anyhow, remember those chest pains I was talking about earlier? Well, I went to see my doctor today about my blood pressure and told her about it. She gave me an EKG and said it was normal. She suspects the pains I was having may have been musculoskeletal. I was so relieved to hear that, all I could think was, "thank God!"

This is my menu for the day:

B - Egg whites with onion, red, green & yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, cheese and a sprinkle of bacon bits and hot sauce

L - Steak with celery dipped in ranch

D - Tuna salad on a bed of lettuce

Yummy stuff! ]]> ReinventingMe03 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reinventingme03/1751-case-missing-scale.html starting to feel discouraged!!!!!! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/magickal1/1750-starting-feel-discouraged.html Fri, 09 May 2008 19:55:00 GMT I feel like I am doing something wrong I want the scale to move so much faster than it is and I know it takes time but i really am over the fact that I am fat grrr:down:I want to be asured ill lose a certain amount every week and thats just not how it works , but why cant it ? I mean if i cheat it takes me a week to get back to losing again and just isnt fair.Yes im ranting and raving cuz I need to get this out I try so hard I eat so well and my only vice is my coffee i cut down to once a day. I really dont want to give it up and its like the hardest thing to give up, but in the back of my mind I know its wats slowing me down :mad: I know theres no magical pill that will make this all go away, Im just in tears knowing its gonna take forever to get where i wanna be and nothing will change that. I seriously need help to over come my depression and i know its my weight that sends me into the depression, aai want to live a better life and its just not possible carrying all this weight. I get scared about the skin I will have to deal with and how disgusting it will be but one problem at a time:annoyed:THIS BLOG IS MORE FOR ME JUST TO VENT AND LET OUT MY THOUGHTS , but being a single mom and having no money i already know i will have to suffer the fact I will be living with the extra skin not too happy about that but what can I do about it... not much ...... I feel like I am doing something wrong I want the scale to move so much faster than it is and I know it takes time but i really am over the fact that I am fat grrr:down:I want to be asured ill lose a certain amount every week and thats just not how it works , but why cant it ? I mean if i cheat it takes me a week to get back to losing again and just isnt fair.Yes im ranting and raving cuz I need to get this out I try so hard I eat so well and my only vice is my coffee i cut down to once a day. I really dont want to give it up and its like the hardest thing to give up, but in the back of my mind I know its wats slowing me down :mad: I know theres no magical pill that will make this all go away, Im just in tears knowing its gonna take forever to get where i wanna be and nothing will change that. I seriously need help to over come my depression and i know its my weight that sends me into the depression, aai want to live a better life and its just not possible carrying all this weight. I get scared about the skin I will have to deal with and how disgusting it will be but one problem at a time:annoyed:THIS BLOG IS MORE FOR ME JUST TO VENT AND LET OUT MY THOUGHTS , but being a single mom and having no money i already know i will have to suffer the fact I will be living with the extra skin not too happy about that but what can I do about it... not much ...... ]]> magickal1 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/magickal1/1750-starting-feel-discouraged.html Friday! Made another week! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/jgw/1749-friday-made-another-week.html Fri, 09 May 2008 14:11:28 GMT Yesterday was so hectic because we had open house for the 9th and 10th grade of our local Highschool. I was so tired at the end of the day that I did not feel like doing anything. Menu B- egg cream L- wieners (3) and skinless chicken D- sausage link, broccoli, S- cheese chips, diet coke, tea (not all at once of course):rolleyes: I have three eggs left in my fridge so I must get groceries tomorrow. Later!:heart: Yesterday was so hectic because we had open house for the 9th and 10th grade of our local Highschool.
I was so tired at the end of the day that I did not feel like doing anything.

Menu
B- egg cream
L- wieners (3) and skinless chicken
D- sausage link, broccoli,
S- cheese chips, diet coke, tea (not all at once of course):rolleyes:

I have three eggs left in my fridge so I must get groceries tomorrow.

Later!:heart: ]]> jgw http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/jgw/1749-friday-made-another-week.html Friday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1748-friday.html Fri, 09 May 2008 13:37:44 GMT :clap::clap::clap: The scale says 174.5 so thats another lb gone for good. Hopefully the weather will be good to me again so I can get another 2 miles in.:kicking::kicking:
C'mon 160's:aprayer: ]]> ceceee8935 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1748-friday.html My Plan http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reinventingme03/1747-my-plan.html Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:27 GMT Just low carb. That's what I am doing. I am not going to put a name to my plan because history has taught me that when I say I am doing Atkins or Somersize or Protein Power or whatever .. I start off strong and then when an event comes up or I have a craving and give into it, I beat myself up over not living up to that diet's rules, and then give up.

I've been thinking a lot about my past diets and what didn't make them work and I realized that I had not been looking at it as a lifestyle change. I figured if I am going to make this work, I am going to have to be consistent and learn to make substitutions when I am craving and adjust my carb count for certain events or situations.

So, my first week is just going to be about no counting, to ease myself into this new lifestyle. I'll be eating veggies, meat, cheese and eggs, all I want. The second week, I will begin counting. I have yet to decide on my carb limit. I may let this week determine that.

My first event to get through is our Mother's Day dinner at my aunt's house on Sunday. My aunt had asked me awhile ago to make lasagna. There will also be salad and cake.

I will be making LindaSue's lasagna recipe and salad. I have to find the 3-minute chocolate cake recipe and make a mini bundt and probably put some cream cheese/splenda deal on top for the icing.. I'm gonna feel so special having my own little cake! :clap: ]]> ReinventingMe03 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reinventingme03/1747-my-plan.html Intro http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reinventingme03/1746-intro.html Fri, 09 May 2008 12:37:46 GMT I'm back on low carb. I have lost well on it before, but never stuck with it. This time I am going to make this a lifestyle change.

Back in December, the 17th to be exact, I weighed an all-time high of 286.5. I began counting calories, and by the first week of February, had lost 15 pounds. The counting and weighing and measuring drove me crazy, so I stopped.

Since then, I have gained back 6 lbs. I had planned on going back to calorie counting, but the thought of living a low carb lifestyle kept nagging at me. This is the best WOE that I have ever lost weight on, and I don't feel hungry or insane from the counting.

Above all that, what really pushed me back to LC is that:

1. I am borderline type-2 diabetic. My doctor urged me to change my eating style and felt that if I did not, I would be needing insulin within a year or two.

2. I am the Maid of Honor at a wedding on August 23rd. I am extremely top heavy and the dress I have to wear has thin spaghetti straps and some of the back out. I am not going to look good in that dress in my present state!

3. Most importantly, I have two boys that need me around. I cannot imagine my life without them, so I really have to live up to my potential and give them the best mom they deserve. This really hit home with me at work a couple days ago, I was having sharp pains in my chest and I started to panic thinking, what if I have a heart attack and die today? Will my children remember me? How would their life change without me? How could my spirit be at peace knowing that I left them, when my death could have been prevented if I had taken better care of myself?

It brought me to tears, and I realized I could not continue to neglect my health and body the way I have for nearly my whole life. This is me taking control of my life... ]]> ReinventingMe03 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reinventingme03/1746-intro.html Perfect Month Challenge (Day 9) http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/s1mon3/1745-perfect-month-challenge-day-9.html Fri, 09 May 2008 12:17:49 GMT Good Morning!

I had a bad day yesterday. I didn't cheat, but I ate waaaaaay too much! :down: For some strange reason I was just hungry. Hungry for anything. I tried making the 3 minute chocolate cake, that didn't satisfy it, I ate more dinner, that didn't satisfy it. Finally I went upstairs and did not come back down b/c it would have been all bad.. So to make up for the my over doing it, I am going to the gym this morning to sweat it out.

Oh I have good news. I begin a new job at SC Johnson Wax on Monday! I am really excited. It is perfect too. Before I was trying to figure out how will my daughter get to school if I began a new job, well she has to be at school at 8:30 and I have to be at work at 9am!! It was all in God's timing. I thank Him, and I am living proof that PRAYER:aprayer: (I hope the right person is reading this) works!! Try it!! :D ]]> s1mon3 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/s1mon3/1745-perfect-month-challenge-day-9.html happy friday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/dedicated/1744-happy-friday.html Fri, 09 May 2008 12:01:16 GMT Mroning.....

I'm just happy Friday is here!!!
made some chilli for lunch and I can't wait to eat it!!!

Anyways....water water and more water today!!!

I'm going to lay in bed tomorrow :clap::clap: I can't wait!!! ]]> Dedicated http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/dedicated/1744-happy-friday.html iam a looser http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1743-iam-looser.html Fri, 09 May 2008 08:39:07 GMT an other half a lbs is history... today i want to make at least 1h turbo jam and 30 minutes wiif fit, as we go out tonight. thats the first weekend i want to try to reach my new goal, still losing weight over the weekend! looking forward to monday! add: did 45 min turbo jam sculpt 30 min ab jam and 10 min. wii fit step :up: an other half a lbs is history...

today i want to make at least 1h turbo jam and 30 minutes wiif fit, as we go out tonight. thats the first weekend i want to try to reach my new goal, still losing weight over the weekend!

looking forward to monday!


add:

did 45 min turbo jam sculpt
30 min ab jam
and 10 min. wii fit step
:up: ]]> bridgetjones http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1743-iam-looser.html <![CDATA[Sam's 30 Day Atkins Blog]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/sam/1742-sam-s-30-day-atkins-blog.html Fri, 09 May 2008 06:41:05 GMT Not much to add today except I am really kind of lost as far as side dishes go. Before a side dish was included in every meal but now it's more like a cup of salad at lunch or some Broc/Cauli. Strange. I am not sure I am over the "Atkins Flu" yet but I did feel a spike in my energy level and amazed myself at the physical labor I was able to accomplish today, Something that would have definately included some rest breaks last week was accomplished in one extended affort today. May not sound like much but coming from having to find a place to rest in the back of WalMart because I was eahausted and my back hurt to this it is a major stride forward. ]]> Sam http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/sam/1742-sam-s-30-day-atkins-blog.html Thursday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reg/1741-thursday.html Fri, 09 May 2008 01:11:46 GMT Oops.............2 days gone by without an entry. Tune in on Friday for another episode :) Oops.............2 days gone by without an entry.

Tune in on Friday for another episode :) ]]> Reg http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reg/1741-thursday.html Always A Student http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/violettfem/1740-always-student.html Thu, 08 May 2008 22:22:04 GMT The thing I love about WW is that you have Weekly Points Allowance and you can earn Activity Points so if you veer off course, you have a lot of leeway before you go Off Program.

It's like a learning curve for me as I am still trying to feel my way around food as a nonsmoker that lives alone. I get bored real easy being homebound and more often than not I snack to combat that boredom. The internet, tv and movies can only take you so far. :D
Hmmm that sounds like an excuse, but it wasn't. I really am trying to learn new habits and last night I learned that even healthy cereal like Kashi Nuggets. I don't know if it was the carbs, the yeast or just that it was cold cereal but it is a trigger for me (in yogurt) and I ate way too much of it. The same holds true for 94% FF popcorn. I just used these foods as excuses to over snack last night.

Fortunately because of WPA"s and AP's I did not go off program.

See? Learning curve.

So I won't be buying these foods again for a while. They may have been fine in the past, but while I am relearning how to live my life as a single non-smoker that can't get out much....I thin I will pass. ]]> violettfem http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/violettfem/1740-always-student.html <![CDATA[Murphy's law]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1739-murphy-s-law.html Thu, 08 May 2008 19:57:10 GMT Well the last time that I weighed on the ww scale it said 229.2 and today it said 230. So that was a gain of .8 of a pound. TOM started this morning so I'm not going to worry about it. I'm just going to continue following the program and the scale will be put back in the corner. Especially with TOM there's no need to torture myself. I'll be back later!! I did weigh 228.5 on my home scale so I'm happy with that. It's nice to finally be back in the 220s even if the ww scale doesn't say so yet.

Of course TOM starts this morning!! :mad: I bet I could have shown a loss if it wasn't for that! Oh well...on to next week!! :clap: ]]> oraki http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1739-murphy-s-law.html I PLANNED TO STAY ON PLAN TODAY... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meekness29/1738-i-planned-stay-plan-today.html Thu, 08 May 2008 19:07:43 GMT BUT, I DIDN'T I FFFFFFFFFFFF'D up again :doh: :doh: :doh:

I AM SO SICK OF THIS SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA :mad: :mad: :mad: :doh: :doh: :doh: :mad: :mad: :mad:

:mad::mad::mad::mad:SCREW THIS :mad::mad::mad::mad:

***THIS BLOG IS CLOSED*** ]]> Meekness29 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meekness29/1738-i-planned-stay-plan-today.html an other great day... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1737-other-great-day.html Thu, 08 May 2008 19:00:32 GMT i think it just made click! even with a lots of work stress i did 1.5h sport today and was very good with food... i just have to do a lots of workout, otherwise it does not work out for me as i love my food and drinks. its easy but not always easy to stick to it!

today food:

egg cream
proscuito/salami
egg cream
low carb pasta with mussels, king prawns and lots of veggies
dessert: coconut fried pineapple with cream

drinks:
lot of water & wine


Total: 1979
Fat: 85 769 42%
Carbs: 62 246 13% -40 for the low carb pasta
Protein: 114 456 25%
Alcohol: 51 361 20%


sport:
1h wii fit (cardio/yoga)
30 min. turbo jam fat blast ]]> bridgetjones http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1737-other-great-day.html Perfect Month Challenge- Day 8 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/s1mon3/1736-perfect-month-challenge-day-8.html Thu, 08 May 2008 14:06:44 GMT All is well with me. I have been very busy these last few days. I am really tired today. I took some allergy medicine last night and I think the side effects are hanging in there. Yeah, I have watery/itchy eyes, itchy throat, and sneezing! I feel like going to lie down. I am going to get some house work in first. The way I feel, I will take a nap and that will be it for the day. Menu is the same and I may or may not get in a workout today. I am just beat. I will probably ride my bike a little later after picking up the kids. The main thing is I am still on plan and do not plan on giving up!;) All is well with me. I have been very busy these last few days. I am really tired today. I took some allergy medicine last night and I think the side effects are hanging in there. Yeah, I have watery/itchy eyes, itchy throat, and sneezing! I feel like going to lie down. I am going to get some house work in first. The way I feel, I will take a nap and that will be it for the day.

Menu is the same and I may or may not get in a workout today. I am just beat. I will probably ride my bike a little later after picking up the kids. The main thing is I am still on plan and do not plan on giving up!;) ]]> s1mon3 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/s1mon3/1736-perfect-month-challenge-day-8.html 101 Days Till Wedding Day http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meekness29/1735-101-days-till-wedding-day.html Thu, 08 May 2008 13:03:04 GMT Ok, so I screwed up BIG TYME on yesterday. Anyho, today is a new day, and I PLAN TO STAY ON PLAN TODAY!!!!

NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!!

Tomorrow begins my 100 day countdown till my wedding. I haven't been dress shopping as of yet. I really wanna go this weekend, but I don't want to try on anything in a size 12+ *smh* hell no!!! I'm shooting for a size 10- only!!!!!

I have major work to do. I would like to be 10-15lbs lighter by June 8th... that's my deadline to start trying on dresses :up:

Today's Menu:
B: bacon + coffee
L: chicken salad
D: chicken, eggs, brocolli

Lots of water + 45 mins of cardio

Adios! ]]> Meekness29 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meekness29/1735-101-days-till-wedding-day.html Feeling Sluggish http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/tamijo/1734-feeling-sluggish.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:58:31 GMT Boy, I am really dragging today. I wonder if this fatigue is my body's transition from burning primarily carbs for fuel to burning primarily fat? All I know is that I have so little energy, and I hope this is a temporary circumstance. I have so much training to do for the Danskin Triathlon, and I have only one month! This fatigue has me concerned.

The weight is coming off, at least. I'm down a couple of pounds, so that makes me happy...but I hope the weight loss doesn't come at the expense of feeling good and energetic! ]]> tamijo http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/tamijo/1734-feeling-sluggish.html <![CDATA[hey it's Thursday!]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/dedicated/1733-hey-s-thursday.html Thu, 08 May 2008 11:49:38 GMT Meetings this morning...uggghhhh Happy to be alive though... I ate sushi yesterday...mmmm goood lol my fingers are swollen from the salt.... anyways be back lata...:hugs: Meetings this morning...uggghhhh

Happy to be alive though...
I ate sushi yesterday...mmmm goood lol my fingers are swollen from the salt....

anyways be back lata...:hugs: ]]> Dedicated http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/dedicated/1733-hey-s-thursday.html Weigh in day http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1732-weigh-day.html Thu, 08 May 2008 10:18:29 GMT Today is my last at work meeting and I'm going to weigh in. I thought about trying to do ww on my own due to financial reasons but I've decided that it's best that I stick with the meetings. Plus I think I deserve to this for myself! :up: I'll figure out a way to pay for it. I half jokingly asked my sister if she wanted to join ww and she said yes!! I was really surprised because I mentioned it to her before I signed up for the at work program and she wasn't interested. I hope she's serious! It would be so fun to have her following the program with me. ]]> oraki http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1732-weigh-day.html an other lbs - good bye! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1731-other-lbs-good-bye.html Thu, 08 May 2008 07:25:33 GMT and sooo much energy, direct from my bed to the wii board! cant wait for a nice morning egg cream. busy day but will try to do 1-1.5h of sport! for the future, my sport will be a fix part in my diary, so iam not taking more work as i can do around this. of course a dificult thing when you run your own business. and sooo much energy, direct from my bed to the wii board! cant wait for a nice morning egg cream. busy day but will try to do 1-1.5h of sport!

for the future, my sport will be a fix part in my diary, so iam not taking more work as i can do around this. of course a dificult thing when you run your own business. ]]> bridgetjones http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1731-other-lbs-good-bye.html Thank you to everyone for your help http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/emslight/1730-thank-you-everyone-your-help.html Thu, 08 May 2008 05:53:12 GMT I love this site. I posted a thread about my Dad's diabetes and have had the most overwhelming number of posts with support, advice and kind words. Words that have brought me to tears at times. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been in touch. I've been able to pull together a much stronger evidence base for my Dad to convince him about low carb and have been able to draw on articles and suggest books for him to read. I just hope he can now take all of this and run with it because I don't want this to beat him. ]]> emslight http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/emslight/1730-thank-you-everyone-your-help.html One hell of a sweet tooth!!! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/karazona/1729-one-hell-sweet-tooth.html Thu, 08 May 2008 01:32:19 GMT Usually, I'm not big on sweets, but some evil urge has taken wrath on me to consume sweets! I have not given in, but I'm miserable! Seeing as how I'm on an ultra low diet, my options seem minimal. I've tried the sugar-free Jello, which didn't satisfy my craving and crystal light which also did nothing for me! I just wish I could eat a protein bar or something! If anybody has any suggestions that would be awesome before I bite someones head off! ]]> Karazona http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/karazona/1729-one-hell-sweet-tooth.html <![CDATA[Tomorrow's weigh in]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1728-tomorrow-s-weigh.html Wed, 07 May 2008 23:33:17 GMT It's the eve of my last at work weigh in. I decided to check the scale this morning and I was surprised to see 228.5! I was so happy considering the burger, fries and other snacks that I had this weekend. Goes to show AGAIN that if I follow the program the program will work. I don't have to be scared to eat. I don't plan on doing another ww at work session because I happened to go to a meeting at a center and I enjoyed that more. Plus I can be incognito. ;)

I've been toying around with the idea of trying to follow ww on my own without going to the meetings. Maybe online? My job will still reimburse me for the meetings but I have to pay for it first. Due to financial reasons I'm trying to figure out what to do. I really enjoy the meetings though. The meetings really mean a lot to me. I'll have to think about it some more. I guess I have to decide do I really think I would be able to keep myself accountable without the meeting. Just some things that are rambling around in my head.

Well we found out yesterday it's definitely the transmission on the volvo. My husband didn't even make it to the shop to get it checked. It had to be towed there and towed back home. Last night I was feeling really low and stressed. I try to remain positive and think good things but it's hard when it seems like more and more things are being piled on me. Okay just kinda rambling again. ]]> oraki http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1728-tomorrow-s-weigh.html more days like this... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1727-more-days-like.html Wed, 07 May 2008 20:58:29 GMT good day, good mood, good weather! did a lots of sport and was not very hungry, just realised i had a bit too much carbs as my protein bar after the gym was not low carb, and i had two small beers, but hey after 2h working out, should be o.k. grams cals %total Total: 1922 Fat: 93 835 46% Carbs: 69 255 14% Protein: 106 426 23% Alcohol: 43 303 17% food: egg cream protein bar big salad with chicken, bacon, avocado... drinks: lots of water 2 small beers small glass of wine sport: 1/2h wii fit 1/2h abs workout (TJ) 1h gym (running, swimming, workout arms/back) cant wait to see wat the scale says tomorrow :high5: good day, good mood, good weather!

did a lots of sport and was not very hungry, just realised i had a bit too much carbs as my protein bar after the gym was not low carb, and i had two small beers, but hey after 2h working out, should be o.k.


grams cals %total
Total: 1922
Fat: 93 835 46%
Carbs: 69 255 14%
Protein: 106 426 23%
Alcohol: 43 303 17%



food:

egg cream
protein bar
big salad with chicken, bacon, avocado...

drinks:

lots of water
2 small beers
small glass of wine

sport:
1/2h wii fit
1/2h abs workout (TJ)
1h gym (running, swimming, workout arms/back)


cant wait to see wat the scale says tomorrow :high5: ]]> bridgetjones http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1727-more-days-like.html Gonna help my Dad beat diabetes http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/emslight/1726-gonna-help-my-dad-beat-diabetes.html Wed, 07 May 2008 20:03:51 GMT My Dad has type II diabetes. He just got diagnosed. He is 60 years old, overweight, drinks far too much and doesn't exercise. He is, there's no denying it, an old man and it makes me sad as I remember him in my youth as so incredibly active and healthy.

I have been quite shaken by this news, although I am not surprised. For some time now I have been worried about his health. Especially since I have had children in the last few years. I worry that they won't get to enjoy him as a grandfather and that would be the most terrible shame as he is the most wonderful man and has been a great dad to me. So, I went up to see him this weekend and gently, gently suggested some changes to his diet. It seems that he, like so many people, has been trying to be 'healthy' and eating his way through mountains of fruit and juices. I looked around his room and saw fruit bowls piled high with bananas, grapes, mango and pineapple. So we talked about what he eats and I suggested alternatives for everything and talked him through the lc woe we all know and love. He's taking it all on board and it seems to make sense to him. I've written lists of safe foods and suggested meal plans and subsititutes for his favourite foods so fingers crossed. I also found him a fantastic personal trainer and he's gradually getting back into exercise. If he can turn this around... wow... I will be so proud of him. I want, need him to do this. I don't want to lose my Dad before his time. ]]> emslight http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/emslight/1726-gonna-help-my-dad-beat-diabetes.html 5/7/08 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/kmf1028/1725-5-7-08.html Wed, 07 May 2008 18:30:05 GMT Well I am back to it as of today.... semester done with - things should start to slow down....this is going to be hard, but I can do it. Weight - 242 Food - 2 HB eggs, 1 cup cofee, black olives, sf jello with some cool whip, baked chicken for dinner with veggies...... Well I am back to it as of today.... semester done with - things should start to slow down....this is going to be hard, but I can do it.

Weight - 242

Food - 2 HB eggs, 1 cup cofee, black olives, sf jello with some cool whip, baked chicken for dinner with veggies...... ]]> kmf1028 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/kmf1028/1725-5-7-08.html Notsomagic Wednesday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/unsociabelle/1724-notsomagic-wednesday.html Wed, 07 May 2008 17:34:05 GMT I was hoping this would be a better weigh in day, but it is what it is. It's what happens when you hope for success more than work for it.
151 lbs
I go back a few steps, but I'm not stepping out of the game. I've had a bad last few days in my battle, but not quite ready to give up the fight. Today, I give myself permission to have a bad week. The whole week wasn't bad or the number would be higher. I give myself a break from the berating I usually give myself. I give myself permission to move on and have a better week.
I have another week to look forward to.
Here's to a happier report for next weeks weigh in...I have seven days to do better! :cool: ]]> unsociabelle http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/unsociabelle/1724-notsomagic-wednesday.html Wednesday Day 7 Perfect Month! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/jgw/1723-wednesday-day-7-perfect-month.html Wed, 07 May 2008 16:42:05 GMT My weight is still hanging the same but I'm not too worried about it. When I worry and stress over my weight I start to do drastic things.
I promise myself that I will take one moment at a time.
Slow and steady wins the race!

B- egg cream
S- nuts (got to cut these out) just 1oz
L- Slimfast low carb shake
D-? all the grilled porkchops are gone because the kids like them so much the eat them up. Got to find something else, HUMM maybe Tuna Salad.
Later:heart:!!! ]]> jgw http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/jgw/1723-wednesday-day-7-perfect-month.html Back in the saddle http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/laph/1722-back-saddle.html Wed, 07 May 2008 15:34:40 GMT I am been out the last two days with some horrible stomach bug!! UGGGG:sick: I did however, loose 6 pounds! I know that I will gain that back once I start eating again. I am still kind of queasy today but I am making it. Now my 2 kids have it. It is NOT fun! I got it when I started using coconut oil....It will be a LONG time before I use that stuff again even though I know it had nothing to do with the oil. I did eat some crackers this morning to make sure I could hold them down. So I guess not really low carb but the thought of meat or cheese did not sit well. We are having a Taco bar at lunch today at work.... I hope I can keep that down! Have a good one! :heart: I am been out the last two days with some horrible stomach bug!! UGGGG:sick: I did however, loose 6 pounds! I know that I will gain that back once I start eating again. I am still kind of queasy today but I am making it. Now my 2 kids have it. It is NOT fun! I got it when I started using coconut oil....It will be a LONG time before I use that stuff again even though I know it had nothing to do with the oil.

I did eat some crackers this morning to make sure I could hold them down. So I guess not really low carb but the thought of meat or cheese did not sit well. We are having a Taco bar at lunch today at work.... I hope I can keep that down!

Have a good one!

:heart: ]]> laph http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/laph/1722-back-saddle.html Wednesday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1721-wednesday.html Wed, 07 May 2008 14:16:24 GMT Finally I was able to get my 2 miles in yesterday:clap::clap: But of coarse we have really high winds out here today so walking is a maybe today. Got some family stuff I need to deal with anyways. Finally I was able to get my 2 miles in yesterday:clap::clap: But of coarse we have really high winds out here today so walking is a maybe today. Got some family stuff I need to deal with anyways. ]]> ceceee8935 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1721-wednesday.html 102 Days Till Wedding Day http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meekness29/1720-102-days-till-wedding-day.html Wed, 07 May 2008 13:07:18 GMT Morning :)

All is well. I stayed on plan until around 10:30p. I started craving sweets and gave in :annoyed: I baked 9 chocolate chip cookies I brought from 7-11 :doh: I fell asleep while eating them and finished the rest off on my way to work :laugh:

Today is going to be a disaster, I'm sure :rolleyes:

Menu:
B: Bagel w/cream cheese, bacon + water
L: 2.5 hamburger patties, brocolli, 1oz of cheese
D: :dunno:

No exercise (bible study)

Off to counsel until 11am... be back then! ]]> Meekness29 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meekness29/1720-102-days-till-wedding-day.html Wed morn!!! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/dedicated/1719-wed-morn.html Wed, 07 May 2008 10:51:03 GMT Hey Peeps!!!

I'm down 4 lbs!!! :clap::clap:

I know my scale hates me lol

I'm off to works meetings like crazy...I won't get to check in until later...:p

I have to do some work ....boooo!


Prayer last night was about listening to God when he wants you to move or stay. Move and work in his house for him or move altogether...
Don't sit still in his house join a ministry!

Be Blessed:hugs: ]]> Dedicated http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/dedicated/1719-wed-morn.html -2lbs http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1718-2lbs.html Wed, 07 May 2008 07:56:21 GMT says my wii fit this morning! great, so i try to do the same until friday in the hope of loosing some other lbs :clap: says my wii fit this morning! great, so i try to do the same until friday in the hope of loosing some other lbs :clap: ]]> bridgetjones http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1718-2lbs.html Day 6 Perfect month. http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/jgw/1717-day-6-perfect-month.html Tue, 06 May 2008 22:49:15 GMT Today has been a great day and I have stayed on track well.
B- egg cream
S- nuts
L- baked chicken, greens and diet coke
D- grilled pork chop, augratin cabbage
S- S/F popsicle.

It's 5:45 pm and I will not eat anything else.
I am upping my calories trying to jump start my weightloss again.
Exercise T-Tapp
Had vitamins
Got water in.
Later:heart:! ]]> jgw http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/jgw/1717-day-6-perfect-month.html Such a perfect day http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/emslight/1716-such-perfect-day.html Tue, 06 May 2008 20:57:00 GMT Weather is hotting up in London which is making me smile. I've spent today outside in the garden with my girls and it's been just lovely. I'm hoping summer is finally here.

Of course, if it is, it makes me all the more determined to lose this weight. Nothing worse than the first day of summer to remind you how pale you and how tight last year's summer clothes now are.

I'm definitely someone who puts on weight over the winter and loses it over the summer (although I have been pregnant the last 2 winter's so I guess that doesn't really count.) I think I just need that reminder of summer clothing to tell me that I can no longer hide the bulges. But... there is great news here... I HAVE FINALLY LOST THAT POUND. Yes indeedy, that naughty horrid pound. That pound which has refused to budge for the last 2 weeks and has kept me stuck on 154. But this morning, 153. Whoop dee doop dee do!

I am now 7 pounds lighter than when I started this woe 4 weeks ago and I'm really pleased. I know that I'm losing slowly and that's OK. I could maybe speed things up by cutting out certain foods such as dairy or avocado or splenda but, frankly, I enjoy these things so I'm going to keep them in my daily allowance and just plod along and lose in my own slow way.

I am also getting a lot more adventurous with cooking and today made a beef stew type thing in my crockpot. It slow cooked all day and the meat was beautifully tender. In the last few nights I've also made lamb and feta patties, thai beef curry and parmesan crusted chicken. Yum.

Off to bed now but what a lovely happy day. ]]> emslight http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/emslight/1716-such-perfect-day.html good first day... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1715-good-first-day.html Tue, 06 May 2008 20:32:47 GMT hmmm why not every day can be like this? i feel happy, i feel relaxed, i had a good workout, healthly food, not too much calories, alcohol intake still o.k. should keep that in mind for stressful days or the weekend, when iam always tend to overeat and drink! Today grams cals %total Total: 2070 Fat: 121 1085 57% Carbs: 37 119 6% Protein: 81 323 17% Alcohol: 51 361 19% Food/Drinks: egg cream and salads with bacon, chicken and avocado all the day *yammi* - and 3 glasses of ice cold wine... summer is here, can feel it! Sport: 1/2 H Turbo Jam Fat Blast 1h wii sport (cardio / yoga) hmmm why not every day can be like this?
i feel happy, i feel relaxed, i had a good workout, healthly food, not too much calories, alcohol intake still o.k.

should keep that in mind for stressful days or the weekend, when iam always tend to overeat and drink!

Today
grams cals %total
Total: 2070
Fat: 121 1085 57%
Carbs: 37 119 6%
Protein: 81 323 17%
Alcohol: 51 361 19%

Food/Drinks:
egg cream and salads with bacon, chicken and avocado all the day *yammi* - and 3 glasses of ice cold wine... summer is here, can feel it!

Sport:
1/2 H Turbo Jam Fat Blast
1h wii sport (cardio / yoga) ]]> bridgetjones http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1715-good-first-day.html Bootsvermietung im Urlaub http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/kroatienkrk/1714-bootsvermietung-im-urlaub.html Tue, 06 May 2008 17:35:32 GMT Man sollte darauf achten, dass man nicht direkt bei super Schnäppchen zuschlägt. Manch eine Bootsvermietung könnte für Sie gefährlich werden, wenn Mängel nicht beseitigt oder unentdeckt bleiben. Finden Sie jetzt Ihre zuverlässige Bootsvermietung. (http://www.boot-charter-hopp.de/) Man sollte darauf achten, dass man nicht direkt bei super Schnäppchen zuschlägt. Manch eine Bootsvermietung könnte für Sie gefährlich werden, wenn Mängel nicht beseitigt oder unentdeckt bleiben. Finden Sie jetzt Ihre zuverlässige Bootsvermietung. ]]> kroatienkrk http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/kroatienkrk/1714-bootsvermietung-im-urlaub.html Week 7 Update http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/roamer723/1713-week-7-update.html Tue, 06 May 2008 17:29:05 GMT 338 this morning. That's 16.4 lbs lost in 7 weeks, with 3 weeks of biking to work. I am in 48 shorts that I haven't been able to wear in years....

keep on truckin

hope to be 334.4 by this friday, but if not, that's ok. It'd just be a nice round number of 20lbs for Disney. ]]> roamer723 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/roamer723/1713-week-7-update.html Der spezielle Bootscharter im Internet http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/kroatienkrk/1712-der-spezielle-bootscharter-im-internet.html Tue, 06 May 2008 17:26:56 GMT Einen auf Ihre Ansprüche zugeschnittenen Bootscharter findet man nicht immer. Bootscharter in Kroatien finden Sie viele. Nicht alle halten was Sie versprechen. Bootscharter (http://www.boot-charter-hopp.de/) kann man günstig aus Deutschland buchen und in Kroatien genießen. Einen auf Ihre Ansprüche zugeschnittenen Bootscharter findet man nicht immer. Bootscharter in Kroatien finden Sie viele. Nicht alle halten was Sie versprechen. Bootscharter kann man günstig aus Deutschland buchen und in Kroatien genießen. ]]> kroatienkrk http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/kroatienkrk/1712-der-spezielle-bootscharter-im-internet.html 103 Days Till Wedding Day http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meekness29/1711-103-days-till-wedding-day.html Tue, 06 May 2008 15:52:39 GMT *We fall down - but we get up! :kicking: I thank God for grace and mercy! His mercy endureth forever! :heart:* *B: Coffee + 1 HB egg L: Hamburger patty, brocolli, cheese D: :dunno: Exercise: 45 mins of Kenpo X Water: 64oz or more* We fall down - but we get up! :kicking:

I thank God for grace and mercy!

His mercy endureth forever! :heart:

B: Coffee + 1 HB egg
L: Hamburger patty, brocolli, cheese
D: :dunno:

Exercise: 45 mins of Kenpo X
Water: 64oz or more ]]> Meekness29 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meekness29/1711-103-days-till-wedding-day.html Countdown for my Beachbody 2008 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1710-countdown-my-beachbody-2008.html Tue, 06 May 2008 15:43:45 GMT the summer is out and iam a bit depressed that iam still sitting here with my fat belly. i had a very hard last week, but was thinking a lots about my weight loss goals and how i can reach them. step 1: sport, sport and more sport step 2: more activity on weekends / less sitting in pubs step 3: low carb we just got some bikes last weekend and saturday it will be ready to pick up. cant wait, i will stop using the bus and do as much as i can with my bike. then i started golfing jesterday and i really enjoy it, think i should do it at least 1-2 times a week. also got a new turbo jam video and do every day my wii fit training. this summer i want to sit on the beach ina bikini and feel confident, thats my goal, and I WILL reach it!!! the summer is out and iam a bit depressed that iam still sitting here with my fat belly. i had a very hard last week, but was thinking a lots about my weight loss goals and how i can reach them.

step 1: sport, sport and more sport
step 2: more activity on weekends / less sitting in pubs
step 3: low carb

we just got some bikes last weekend and saturday it will be ready to pick up. cant wait, i will stop using the bus and do as much as i can with my bike. then i started golfing jesterday and i really enjoy it, think i should do it at least 1-2 times a week. also got a new turbo jam video and do every day my wii fit training.

this summer i want to sit on the beach ina bikini and feel confident, thats my goal, and I WILL reach it!!! ]]> bridgetjones http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bridgetjones/1710-countdown-my-beachbody-2008.html Tuesday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1709-tuesday.html Tue, 06 May 2008 14:10:52 GMT Not much going on except Dr appt with brother. I am still sore and am getting frustrated because I need to walk. Somehow this evening I will force the muscles to go even if its just for a mile.:kicking: Hope everyone is having a great week:high5: Not much going on except Dr appt with brother. I am still sore and am getting frustrated because I need to walk. Somehow this evening I will force the muscles to go even if its just for a mile.:kicking:
Hope everyone is having a great week:high5: ]]> ceceee8935 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ceceee8935/1709-tuesday.html May 6 (Perfect Month Challenge - Day 6) http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/s1mon3/1708-may-6-perfect-month-challenge-day-6.html Tue, 06 May 2008 12:42:09 GMT Another sunny bright day is on the horizon!!! I am so happy and thankful that the Lord saw fit to wake me up this morning to share another day with my immediate families, here at home and online! :D I am GOING to put my flowers in the ground today. Every day that I have attempted has been toppled by something else my kids have going. Running to the store for supplies to complete projects, helping them get there hair ready for school this week, etc...it is always something! Today is the day. Tomorrow we are ecpecting rain so it will be good for the soil. I was in a minor fender bender last week, so I have to take my car in for an estimate. It kind of ticked me off, because I was not at fault and the other driver tried to change her story when it came down to reporting to the insurance company. They are still investigating. *_Menu_* B: Egg Creme L: Protein Shake w/ added fiber D: Tilapia w/ salad *_Workout_* Tae-bo and maybe bike riding :D Stay blessed!! Another sunny bright day is on the horizon!!! I am so happy and thankful that the Lord saw fit to wake me up this morning to share another day with my immediate families, here at home and online! :D

I am GOING to put my flowers in the ground today. Every day that I have attempted has been toppled by something else my kids have going. Running to the store for supplies to complete projects, helping them get there hair ready for school this week, etc...it is always something! Today is the day. Tomorrow we are ecpecting rain so it will be good for the soil.

I was in a minor fender bender last week, so I have to take my car in for an estimate. It kind of ticked me off, because I was not at fault and the other driver tried to change her story when it came down to reporting to the insurance company. They are still investigating.

Menu
B: Egg Creme
L: Protein Shake w/ added fiber
D: Tilapia w/ salad

Workout
Tae-bo and maybe bike riding :D

Stay blessed!! ]]> s1mon3 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/s1mon3/1708-may-6-perfect-month-challenge-day-6.html Tues WI http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/dedicated/1707-tues-wi.html Tue, 06 May 2008 12:16:48 GMT Morning....:hugs:

I'm convinced my scale hates me I've been doing well and all of a sudden it's up 3lb! :annoyed: I ate well all week! the only scale that really matters is ww wi today! As long as that scale is down I'm good!

keep me in your prayers today :aprayer: I have some important meetings today and the next couple of days!

I need some supernatural favor with these people!

BBL:heart: ]]> Dedicated http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/dedicated/1707-tues-wi.html Toasty Tuesday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reg/1706-toasty-tuesday.html Tue, 06 May 2008 12:07:35 GMT Well, well, well.......... During prime tanning time the temp on land is doing to be 68*-71*today. I'm guessing 5*-10* cooler by the bay. I may actually get to the beach today....we shall see.

I am really tired this morning.........I woke up around 4AM and couldnt get back to sleep......now I 'm falling asleep at the keyboard.

Yesterday my BMF came for a visit. He's DD6s Godfather. He almost fell on his ass when he saw me. He saw me last in Feb for DDs bday and he said I looked good. Yesterday he said I looked like "a rail". I cracked up. I told him not to worry, that I'd never be anorexic because I love food too much.

I MUST get to COSTCO today......low on supplies ;)

Not sure if I'll walk today......I need to reevaluate that obsession.

Tomorrow is WI and my scale hates me as usual:mad: Why exercise over 6 hours a week if it aint gonna do anything.

:hiya: to everyone !! ]]> Reg http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/reg/1706-toasty-tuesday.html <![CDATA[Sam's 30 day Atkins blog]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/sam/1705-sam-s-30-day-atkins-blog.html Tue, 06 May 2008 02:22:58 GMT Day one has come and gone and "the flu" is decending upon me like thunderclouds rolling across the sky in the evening. I guess as I burn up the stored glucose and the change in fuel occurs the heavy headedness and brain fog creeps in. I truely hope it goes by quickly.
I am keeping a Fitday journal and I welcome comments and suggestions check it out here...
http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...wner=Hungrysam

Tomorrow I get back on the bike and start puttin' in some miles! ]]> Sam http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/sam/1705-sam-s-30-day-atkins-blog.html Patience is a virtue http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1704-patience-virtue.html Tue, 06 May 2008 02:22:27 GMT This isn't weight loss/diet related but I just had to share. I planted a peony about 3-4 years ago and it never bloomed. It would always leaf out but that was it. Well today when coming home from work I noticed that it has blooms on it!! Ooh I'm so excited!! :clap: I ran in the house and grabbed my camera and took a picture of it. I can't wait until they open up!!

Actually now that I think about it this can be tied to weightloss. Sometimes things are worth the wait. You just gotta have some patience. :D ]]> oraki http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1704-patience-virtue.html Start of a new week!! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1703-start-new-week.html Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 GMT Well I didn't get much accomplished this weekend. It was one of those lazy weekends. My car didn't pass inspections but it shouldn't cost too much to get the sticker for that car. Hubby is going to contact the shop that we normally take the volvo to and see how much they would charge to check it out. Ugh...I'm going to try and not stress about it.

I used up all my wpas this weekend. I even went over a little bit. :blush: I decided to indulge on Saturday night and it kinda carried over into yesterday. I went over on Saturday but stayed within my points yesterday. I'm back to my normal eating today. That's why I love WW so much! I love the fact that I can have an indulgence and it's not considered "cheating". This isn't considered a diet, it's a way of life! I'm starting to see that more clearly now. For the last few weeks I've been scared to eat anything in fear of how it would affect the scale and my weigh in. Well that's no way for me to live! Previously I turned my weight loss efforts into a race and that backfired big time. (Hence the gain back to 243) I'll just keep drilling in my head follow the plan and the plan will work.

I think I'm starting to sound a little cheesy! :laugh: I don't care! I have to keep drilling this into my head so I can stop driving myself insane!

Man I have been slacking on the exercise big time!! I walked right past my pedometer today. :blush: I saw it sitting there and didn't even attempt to pick it up. I gotta get this booty moving! I was doing pretty good there with walking but I've been feeling super unmotivated to exercise. Okay I'm not going to walk past my pedometer tomorrow. I'm not....I promise!! ]]> oraki http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/oraki/1703-start-new-week.html Monday, monday http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/violettfem/1702-monday-monday.html Tue, 06 May 2008 00:26:24 GMT Anyone know that song? If you do you are either....

-as old as me (you have my condolences)



-you listen to too much lite FM!

~OR~

-Maybe you grew up w/ Hippie parents like I did. :p

Good day today, good day!

I was really afraid to WI and i dreaded getting out of bed :rolleyes: Silly, I know. I was just afraid w/ the damage I did last week and my buddy TOM were going to push me into the 170's, a place I have never seen.

Much to my delight I was down .5!!!! So a week OP and exercise helped me tremendously. I was relieved to say the least, but I do not want to define myself by a number anymore. I have done that my whole life and it has gotten me nowhere, so I am going to work on changoing my thinking concerning my weight loss. I will need lots of support, but I am not afraid tyo ask.

Good OP day today and I got my exercise in. I did the Walk Away The Pounds DVD w/ Leslie Sansone. I love her! She is so energetic and positive. The 1 mile walk is great for where I am at fitness wise (beginner). It is just enough movement to get my heart rate up and I haven't even incorporated the weights in yet. I also did 25 minutes on the recumbent bike so 2 AP's for me!!!! :kicking: I think that will be my goal for those days I don't leave the house. Hopefully I will get stronger and have even more endurance as the weeks go on. ]]> violettfem http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/violettfem/1702-monday-monday.html