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Day 7

Skoochnski — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:01:17 GMT

I weighed myself today and I have lost 10 pounds so far. All water weight, I'm sure since I've been peeing non stop for 7 days. (so it seems...)
But, my clothes aren't as tight. I like that.
The husband knows that I'm on a diet now.
:o
Oh well.....

november 7

Eliza_Jazz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:10:33 GMT

I think too much. I sometimes get bogged down in so much thinking and so many theories in my mind that I become confused. I think too much because I am an Aquarian. And a woman. And while I am thinking and weighing options and ramification and what could...if.... people are out there doing. I envy them. I want to be like them. I envy people who don't have a weight problem. I know, i know, everyone has problems, but in addition to all the problems everyone has, I also have a weight problem.

When I bend my head down for more than I few seconds, my double chin cuts down my air supply and I feel it. I can barely trim my toenails and I can only do it in certain body positions. And yes, I only have 3 pairs of long pants that fit me. So it takes a lot of resourcefulness to get dressed for work in the morning when most of the clothes you have don't fit you. I am afraid to fly because I cram other passengers. I don't go out because I don't know where to take my fat a$$.

So there it is. I am grumpy and I am sick of it. for God's sake, I've been on a diet every day since I was 10! That's quite a few winters, and summers, and falls, and springs if you ask me. Always feeling fat and insufficient and like I don't deserve to be there.

I often wonder, what would my life have been like if I wasn't fat? Would I have done better in all areas of my life? Would I have loved myself more? Would I have had more friends? Better job opportunities? Easier life? Who is to tell. I honestly don't know. I suspect I would have had it better and easier, but can't tell for sure.

I don't even want to diet anymore. And who can blame me? I have been dieting for the past 32 years. Did you hear me? Not the past 3.2 years, the past 32 years! Who wouldn't get tired of this cr@p? Same old, same old. And yet, here I stand with no hope of ever making it after so many years of trying. Nothing has clicked, I have not yet figured it out. Will I die with this unresolved failure on my hands?

I just don't care anymore....

11/07/2009 Saturday

robinobx1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:23:53 GMT

Me & Lexie woke up before 7 this morning with a cold, runny nose and sneezing. I took a shower, blowed dried my hair, threw on some makeup and we went to Walmart to get our groceries. Before I left I weighed in I weighed 153.0 pounds. I couldn't believe it. I weighed myself 3 times to make sure. Day before yesterday I was starving all day and seems like everytime I do that I have a 2-3 pound loss in the next couple of days.

I spent too much at Walmart but they had some great deals today they had turkey's for 0.40 cents a pound. I got a 19 pound turkey for under $8. I bought 2 one for home and one to cook at the office for Thanksgiving. I put them in the deep freezer.

I need a bottle of starbucks cinnamon dolce sugar free syrup. It taste great on the LC oopsie pancakes. I ate one last night before I went to bed. I hate to drive the way to Bristol to get one.

Breakfast- Diet Coke

Lunch- 1 1/2 grilled meatlof patties left over from last night & green beans

Dinner- cooking LC Mexican chicken in the crockpot (boneless skinless chicken, 1 block of cream cheese, 1 jar of salsa) cook all day till chicken fall apart. Low carb and delicious.

November 7, Day 7

stews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:57:44 GMT

I am ashamed yet proud that I can finally celebrate almost a week on plan. this is the first time in a while I've managed to stick to it like this! I'm ashamed BECAUSE I haven't been able to but proud I finally did, lol.

Yesterday's goals:

Keep kitchen clean :clap: I was tempted to leave the GF grill till today but thought of my goals and made myself do it.

exercise (even if it's just a little) :clap: 30 min. on the treadmill. still slow but went a tad faster for more of it than yesterday.

eat on plan :clap:

clean upstairs bathroom :( this I did not get to. I was so tired and still hurting last night and it came down to if I'm only going to manage to get 1 more of my goals done which would be better for ME. I decided because of the way I'm feeling I REALLY need to get back into being more active and a good routine so did the treadmill. I did give myself permission to stop after 15 min IF I really needed to (if my back pain flared too much while walking). as you see above, I did do the full 30 min.

In addition to the above goals I also finished a chapter in my book and started another.

so: ON TO DAY SEVEN!!! :D

today's goals:

eat on plan
keep my kitchen clean
clean the upstairs bathroom
read at least 1 1/2 chapters out of my book

Day 2

Val92 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:49 GMT

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Weight: 148lbs (down 2) :up:

B- Chorizo and eggs (small plate)

L- Leftovers: chicken w/curry sauce and yellow squash (about 1 cup)

S- 3 slices of turkey, and 1/4 avocado

D- 1 stuffed red pepper w/ground turkey and vegetables. (Very yummy!!)

Starting today

wordnerd — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:09:16 GMT

I am starting back on my low carb diet today.
I had always been thin until about 8 years ago diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I had gotten up to 177 pounds. I lost the weight on a low carb diet - and by taking hypothroid medicine.
I have been on 180 mg of Armour recently. And since I cannot get Armour they switched me back to a generic version of synthroid - with no cytomel - and I have gained back to 165 pounds.
Today they put me on 100 mcg of synthroid and 25 mcg of liothyronnine ( generic cytomel)
And so I am starting back onto my low carb weight loss program
I loosley follow SugarBusters - but I gave the book to my daughter so I will have to remember without the book.
Does anyone know if liothyronnine is as effective as cytomel?

My first post

gagirl160 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:57:30 GMT

Hi there,

Here is some info about me:
My name is April.

I'm 30.

I have been married for 9 years and our first and only child is 13 months old now. We finally conceived after trying for 2 years. He's our JOY!

I work full time as a customer service rep and I've been here for 7 years.

I have some stats posted but I'll be updating everything on Monday (11-9-09) when I start Atkins. On Oct. 26th I started at 296 and lost 4.5 lbs before I started struggling. That usually happens pretty quickly as much as that sucks! This time it was about that time of the month so it was a bad time for me anyway. That doesn't usually bother me but this month it did,,,,of course that is just an excuse really.

I've always thought about starting a blog but I never have. I found this site yesterday and it is AWESOME. Then I found the blog section and thought it was pretty cool. I had thought about blogging on FB but it would depress me to work on a blog with no comments and to feel like no one is reading it. I feel ignored on FB enough as it is so this is so much better.

I have dieted MANY times. I've been successful on Weight Watchers before but my last GOOD run was in 2003. Since then I've lost and gained and lost and gained and lost and gained.

My goal is to start Atkins on Monday along with using my elliptical trainer. Depending on how my son sleeps I'm planning on getting up at 5-5:30 am to exercise and get my breakfast ready. No boiled eggs for me Monday,,,I need some scrambled eggs or an omelet! I don't have the Atkins book so just holler at me if you read that I'm eating something that I'm not supposed to!

I definitely welcome your comments and encouragement! Also,,,as I tell my friends,,,I'm no grammar major and my punctuation skills STINK so keep that in mind when reading.

See you Monday!!

Today Is My Day 5...

IntheWind — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:43:55 GMT

...and I feel fantastic! Somehow this all seems to be going a lot easier than it did before. :cool:

I have successfully incorporated Low Carb meals into the meals of my entire family and they love them. The recipes from LCF makes it so much easier. I am thankful for everyone that submits recipes there...you all are pretty darn creative! :up:

Still have not weighed myself..that won't happen for another couple of days but I notice a difference both physically and mentally.

I am not following strictly following the induction plan as I thought it would be too stressful to follow through with all of the stress I have at work but I am trying to stay within the <20 grams of carbs per day and it's all good.

Will try to get into the habit of blogging what I eat daily which will also help me stay on track.

That's it for now...make it a Great Day!

Edited to say...one thing I noticed yesterday was that I had a huge craving for anything salty. Hmmm :confused: Not really sure what that was about but I suppose it can happen from time to time.

Consumed Today: (Reminder I don't follow Atkins to the letter - I stay in the 20-25g range)

B - EAS Protein Shake 3g
S - Atkins Day Break Cranberry Almond Bar 2g
L - Sauteed Chicken w/Peppers & Onions, Mission Carb Balance Wheat Tortilla 9g
Diet Sunkist Sparkling Lemonade 0
S - 2 oz Cheddar Cheese 0
D - 1 cup Ham & Green Beans 9

Total - 23g

Nothing like success to keep you motivated

DreamWarrior — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:28:15 GMT

So, even tho I had a ruff week... I was in pain, lazy, taking antibiotics, confused, and just plain ole "Not in the mood!" I still managed to lose 1.8 pounds!!

Wooo Hooo!!

So, if I know that I could lose almost two pounds at my semi-worst... I know that I can see bigger numbers by simply putting in a little bit more effort!

My goals this week are:
Take in all my vitamins
Take in all my water
Write everything down
Do at least 20 minutes of excersize daily - even just a walk.

My non-diet goals:
Complete my writing assignment by Thursday.
Read a homework chapter everyday.
Keep my bedroom clean and clothes in order.

I think that's good enough! Hehe.

Lets see where this takes us!

November 6, Day 6

stews — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:28:13 GMT

successfully through 5 days. :clap: my goal is to lose 10 pounds this month and I will weigh probably on Sunday to see how much I got out of the weigh on week 1.

yesterday's goals:

EXERCISE :clap: I did 30 minutes (although slowly) on the treadmill and another 2 min. 20 sec. up and down my stairs.
eat according to my nutritional plan :clap:
read 2 chapters from the last book I borrowed from the library. :clap: exceeded that and ended up reading about 1/3 of the book
clean out the fridge:clap:

Today's goals:

Keep kitchen clean
exercise (even if it's just a little)
eat on plan
clean upstairs bathroom

Porn & Men....

Skoochnski — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:31 GMT

Why is it that I start this diet and wake up to find my husband looking at porn on the internet?
As if this diet isn't stressfull enough?
As if I'm not pretty enough?:(

Dentistry in Costa Rica: Professional Competition at Work

Donyadc — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:59:19 GMT

There are 3,484 active dentists in Costa Rica, according to the certifying and regulating Association of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica (Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica).

This means that there is a 1 to 1285 ratio of dentists to Costa Rican citizens. There are a lot of dentists in Costa Rica, primarily concentrated in the almost ideal climate of the mountainous central valley around the capital city of San Jose.

Dental care is something of a national obsession with per capita consumption of toothpaste one of the highest in the world. (From my 25 years of experience in Costa Rica, many working people here have tooth brushes and toothpaste at work and at home and brush their teeth at least 3 times a day.) With this national interest in dental health and the 'art of smiling' as the Colina Dental clinic puts it; it comes as no surprise that the dental professional has become very competitive in terms of attracting local patients and increasingly medical dental tourists.

Driven by the high cultural value placed on dental appearance, hygiene, and care and the extensive local competition among dental professionals, dentistry is a highly valued occupation in Costa Rica that has created a comparative advantage over most countries in the world. Wikipedia rightly states that "Costa Rica is often cited as being one of the top ten countries in the world for medical tourism, including dentistry."

With the highest international quality available, English widely spoken, short travel times, and great savings of 50% or more, dentistry in Costa Rica is an excellent value for North Americans and other international dental/medical tourists. Comparable to quality/value offered in Mexico, Costa Rica has the added advantage of very personalized service at often family run dental clinics with family pride and reputation at stake.

Take the example of Dr. Richard Kriebel. He is a 5th generation dental surgeon�trained at the University of Costa Rica and specializing in prosthodontics at Indiana University�with two generations in Germany and three in Costa Rica going all the way back to his great-grandfather practicing in Germany in the mid 1800s. His grandfather came to Costa Rica in the late 1800s and opened a dental clinic. His father practiced for 66 years until he retired last year at 88 years of age. And now his son, Mariano, is a dental surgeon finishing an advanced degree in prosthodontics dentistry at Ohio State University. Their plan is to join forces with a select group of dentists as part of Kriebel Dental and open a brand new dental clinic and laboratory which is currently under construction and should be open for operation this year.

With their own laboratory, dental technicians and dental assistants, Dr. Kriebel believes its time to expand and broaden their primarily Costa Rican patient base into a local, foreign resident, and international mix of dental tourists and thereby take advantage of the growing trend of international clients who come to Costa Rica to capitalize on the excellent reputation and affordability of Costa Rican dentistry. Dr. Kriebel says, "I'm very busy right now with my patients and my father's patients. We never advertised and don't have a website." With the new clinic and his son's return, Dr. Kriebel expects to launch a website and increase the number of foreign dental tourists substantially. View video interview with Dr. Kribel here.

Another example of family pride at work is the Colina Dental offices in the very international San Jose suburb of Escazu. Dr. Oscar Conejo, Dr. Maricarmen Gutierrez, and Dr. Julian Conejo Gutierrez are a husband, wife, and son team. The couple pioneered dentistry 35 years ago in the then sleepy village of Escazu. A year and half ago they opened an attractive state-of-the-art facility next to the original clinic. With a total of 7 dental professionals on staff and 10 dental chairs, Colina Dental is a full-service dental clinic with its own laboratory offering children and adult patients on premises everything from preventive dental care to implants, crowns, veneers, bridges, bone grafts, root canals, extractions, and whitening. Emphasizing the use of the highest quality dental tools and materials and the most advanced techniques and equipment, the Conejo Gutierrez family and staff take their dentistry seriously while offering a friendly, personal touch. With my colleague, we were given a personal tour by Maricarmen of the two story facility and left very impressed with the locale and the professionalism of the entire staff.

Costa Rica MD also visited Dr. Adriana Seas at her relatively new Cosmetic Dental Care & Whitening Center in the San Jose suburb of Santa Ana. As a practicing dental professional, manager, and owner Adriana has organized a group of dental professionals that offer a wide range of dental make-over services. Her patients are primarily North American residents living in the area and dental tourists. She emphatically states that "dentistry is a very competitive field in Costa Rica." As an experienced dental professional and entrepreneur, she offers special promotions such as 2 for 1 pricing in dental cleaning and whitening. After graduating from the ULACIT University Dental School and practicing 8 years in a clinic in San Jose, she opened her own dental clinic. She clearly states that she is building her practice to include local citizens, foreign residents, and dental tourists.

This combination of professional family pride and entrepreneurial know-how within the overriding Costa Rican cultural value of good dental health care and taking the time necessary to offer personalized dental service, all bodes well for the highly competitive dental profession in Costa Rica. All things considered, if you need dental work or would like to enhance your smile and, at the same time, get to know firsthand a fascinating eco-tourism destination, then Costa Rica should be on your to do list.

Interested in exploring dental service options in Costa Rica? Contact Costa Rica MD today at: dentist@costaricamd.net to receive more information to help you decide if this is the right healthcare decision for you. By filling out our short and private patient information registration form, you will receive a complimentary medical services quote from the dentist you request on the form.

Startling Advice from a Top Plastic Surgeon

Donyadc — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:57:41 GMT

Thinking about coming to Costa Rica for plastic surgery? Advice from one of Costa Rica's leading plastic surgeons, Dr. Miguel Alfaro, may surprise you. Here are three tips that can help you make the decision that is right for you.

Is Plastic Surgery Right for You? According to Dr. Alfaro, the answer may be "No."

People explore plastic surgery for many reasons; from reconstructive surgery to reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment, to severe burns, muscular and hand surgery. Although most of the patients seen in our practice come for elective cosmetic surgery. Common elective surgeries include facial operations, eye lids, rhinoplasty, corrections of deformities of the nose, breast lifts and breast augmentation, and abdominplasty or tummy tucks. An effective plastic surgeon will treat the individual as a whole person and explore the reasons why the person is seeking plastic surgery before the patient under going any surgery at all. According to Dr. Alfaro, it is imperative to listen to the patient and the reasons he or she is seeking a surgical intervention. "Some doctors may simply tell the patient that the surgery will be very easy and it's a fantastic option and that you are going to enjoy fast, simple and great results. This is just not the way to go", states Dr. Alfaro. "I feel that we are surgeons must talk to the patient about the risks associted with plastic surgery and that any procedure although rare can involve some complications such as: bleeding, possible infection and damage to the nerves, loss of sensitivity, visible scars� it is our job to prepare the patient before surgery an all these possibilities as well as the many benefits plastic surgery offers a patient to best help them make an informed decision." Understanding your own motivations and reasons for seeking plastic surgery and finding a doctor who is not only highly qualified as a medical professional as well as one who is sympathetic to your particular situation are keys to positive surgical outcomes. A doctor who is willing to discuss the pros and cons of any surgical procedure can help you shape realistic goals and results. Deciding to forego the procedure altogether might be the best decision for you. "You have to tell the patient that there is no magic about plastic surgery. The surgical procedure is not going to change their life. It's going to change the way they look and maybe the way they feel; it may make them happy about that, but that's all," says Dr. Alfaro.

Coordinating Care Seeking medical treatment outside of your community presents issues pertaining to pre- and post-surgical care. Like many physicians who work with patients from the US, consultations take place over the telephone and via email before and after the procedure. Coordinate care with your local family doctor to make sure your medical records are exchanged and follow up care secured to make your treatment as seamless as possible. Coming to Costa Rica for follow up care after an operation performed in the US is also an option. According to Dr. Alfaro, "I have some people that go to the States for an operation and I am very happy to remove their sutures here and do the follow-up and call the surgeon in the States and tell them they did a great job and I'm taking care of your patient and she's doing very well." Coordinating care is an important element of receiving medical care and post-operative recovery can be done at home or in a relaxing environment in a place like Costa Rica as long as physicians in both locations are in communication with each other. Although coordinating care between doctors may be necessary for medical tourists, Dr. Alfaro affirms: "I prefer to do all the pre and post operative visits myself. After the operation I like to follow-up all my patients personally until I can comfortably dismiss them from the office." Highly personalized health care is one of the benefits that Costa Rica offers to its medical tourists.

Separate the Facts from the Rumors Rumors abound about substandard care, incompetent doctors, and other horror stories for patients seeking treatment outside the US. It is your job to distinguish fact from fiction. Dr. Alfaro acknowledges, "There are wild rumors that are circulated that you shouldn't go to Costa Rica, Mexico, or Columbia because the level of medicine is bad. But it's just not true. The standard of medical care is excellent in these countries." For example, in Costa Rica, two of its major hospitals, CIMA and Clinica Biblica are Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited medical institutions. Many of the physicians practicing in Costa Rica are US trained such as Dr. Alfaro who trained in general surgery at the University of Costa Rica, University of Michigan, and the University of Missouri as well as completing residency studies in plastic reconstructive surgery at the University of Colorado. Research the credentials and experience of a Costa Rican health care provider the same way you would if you were receiving the same treatment in the United States. You can find doctors in Costa Rica who are as well qualified professional who are comfortable working with international patients. Plus there is the added benefit of these services being provided at much more affordable prices than in the US. Members of the US medical community may be adverse to you seeking care outside the United States for many reasons including concern for the quality of care, liability for post-operative care, or resentment for the loss of business. Researching the qualifications of the person and facility where you will receive your care, whether in the US or Costa Rica, is a much easier task thanks to the internet, email, testimonials, and a host of other resources that are readily available. You have to make the health and financial decision that is right for you and your family. Incurring the displeasure of a member of the US health care profession might be an unpleasant side effect of deciding to secure medical treatment abroad but it is a fact of life that quality, low cost health care is available outside the United States delivered by professionals who are highly trained and experienced. Understanding your own motivations for wanting plastic surgery and sharing them with the physician who will provide the procedure can foster a relationship of trust needed between patient and doctor to generate the results that both parties want. Coordinating care will help your recovery go smoothly. Ensuring that the professional you have chosen is well qualified is a simple and easy step to a successful outcome. Following basic advice from an experienced plastic surgeon can help you make the healthcare choice that is right for you.

Interested in exploring plastic surgery options in Costa Rica? Contact Costa Rica MD today at:drmalfaro@costaricamd.net to receive more information to help you decide if this is the right healthcare decision for you. By filling out our short and private patient information registration form, you will receive a complimentary medical services quote from Dr. Alfaro. Many thanks to Dr. Alfaro for sharing his medical expertise and experience with medical tourists for Costa Rica MD.

Day 2

Mama Lusco — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:13:03 GMT

Feeling good in day 2. No cheating despite buying Dairy Queen as a reward for the kids great school conferences. I'm not giving up caffeine yet- maybe after induction is going well in a couple weeks.

I can do this!

Day 1

Val92 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:41:10 GMT

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Weight: 150lbs

B- 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites.

L- 2 turkey hot dogs; 1 cup raw zucchini; and half small avocado.

S- 3 thin slices of ham.

D- 4-5 oz chicken w/ 2Tbsp curry sauce and 1 cup of yellow squash.

Only I Can Make It Happen - Starting Over Again!

IntheWind — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:40:45 GMT

This entry into my blog is short and to the point. Why am I here - to get and keep this weight off! :clap:

I have been low carb yo-yo'ing for years. I know what great results it has yet I just can't seem to stick with it. :confused: I have such will power to get through anything except for sticking with a plan to get and keep the weight off. :annoyed:

Not really going to analyze the reason for that now, maybe later or maybe never but I do know that before the aches, pains, lack of energy, irritability get to me I am going to do something about this & ONLY I CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN! :cool:

11/5

haystar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:07:48 GMT

not a ton to report here. still learning, still going through the process step by step.

i am getting the hang of it though. i think i am still eating more than absolutely necessary...but i am getting better. nighttime still seems to be my problem time, so i am still working on that.

today's menu so far:
b- honey wheat english muffin w/honey peanut butter
s- banana
l- about 1.5 cups of green beans/corn and a turkey and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread

i'm thinking sweet potato fries for dinner. my sister and i may go out though, so we'll see.

Veal - yum!!!!!

afuentes — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:43:53 GMT

I know it is politically incorrect but I love it. I made ground veal last night for hubby. It is allowed on P2 of Dr. Simeon's Protocol. It was great with so much flavor! :)

I put tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese on my veal but he had it plain. He enjoyed it immensely though.

I am still 153lbs. but that is a loss so I am happy. On the weekend, I will weigh myself and I am hoping for another pound loss. :clap:

My husband is struggling with the hCG protocol more than I did. I was fine but he gets weak more than I ever did. He suffers from low blood sugar anyways so I am guessing that is why.
:(
He has lost 13lbs. in a week though so I am proud. :kicking:

Breakfast - it wasn't of champions. Sadly I rushed out to work this morning and had coffee. I was so hungry I grabbed a mini cupcake in the Teacher's Loung. Oh well - better choices the rest of the day. :)
Lunch - Tropical turkey salad w/mozzarella and tomato salad. yummers. :)
Dinner - ???? I am not sure yet.
Exercise - YES! I will be kickboxing and weight training tonight baby. :high5:

Until next time......

Week One Journey - Good and Bad

hunting for result — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:15 GMT

Week one started on 10/25/09 and the first 3 days where brutal. Severe headaches was the worst part, and the stop of "grazing" during "meals" was the hardest habit to conquer. Although I never felt hungry, I continued to want to put food in my mouth between meals. I never did, but caught myself opening pantry closet and refrigerator. I kept myself motivated with the scale plunging and that helped me stay in control. The first 5 nights was a continual run to the bathroom. I was not a big water drinker, but am getting my water in now. With this plan, you need to eat 4 - 6 meals a day, so I made it a rule that I need to drink 16 oz bottle of water before each meal (that included the first meal as well); so by mid afternoon, I usually have the water that is required consumed for the day. After that, it is just a plus. I do believe that water helps keep the carb cravings lower. I am taking vitamins and supplements on this plan to help with that issue as well.

I lost a total of 7 pounds in one week and that was a motivater for sure.

Week 2 suggests that exercise be a part of this program and I have yet to begin, so I really need to get going on this. I am so aware that exercise will help speed up the weight loss, but I really have this mental block on it. I can think of every excuse not to exercise. I am by far not a lazy person, I work full time, have a huge house that I keep clean, am on some capacity on 8 different organizations, trustee for our subdivision and help my hubby on his political world (he is an elected official in our city). I know I have to take the time out of the day for "ME" time, but that is hard for me to do.

Week 2, Day 4 and no weight loss this week. That is depressing, but I will keep plugging along and maybe this aspect will FORCE me to get into an exercise plan. If anyone reads this and has a suggestion on how to motivate me to exercise, I am all ears. More later.

November 5, Day 5

stews — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

I did good yesterday. got MOST of my goals in. maybe today will be the day I get them all, lol.

yesterdays goals:

eat on plan :clap:
get kitchen cleaned :clap:
a minimum of 15 min. decluttering :clap: (spent a little longer because I wanted to finish it up)
read 2 chapters in my book :clap:. read extra and finished the book.
exercise :blush: by the time I got around to it I ran out of energy. going to have to move this one up on the priority list.

today should be fine. only problem I COULD run into is the fact my husband is at work and that is when I am most likely to fall (foodwise).

Today's goals:

EXERCISE
eat according to my nutritional plan
read 2 chapters from the last book I borrowed from the library.
clean out the fridge

Visions of Sugar Cookies Danced on my Hips

strega*luna — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:31:11 GMT

I was doing pretty well yesterday, consoling the hormonal cravings with a few cocoa-dusted almonds and some roasted edamame, watching Mad Men for inspiration and distraction. Then Beren called, suggested we take a friend out for chicken wings after work. I can do that, no problem. I'll have naked wings and a vodka cocktail, all set! Sitting there at Hootersfeeling all smug and On Program, imagining myself finally able to fit into those teeny tiny orange shorts they wear(hey, allow me the fantasy, ok?)I never thought I'd return home to find a plate full of sugar cookies, fresh-baked and calling to me. *groan* I confess: I caved. I scarfed down 2 of those babies right before bed, washed them down with a big gulp of Beren's beer. Ewwwww! I know, it doesn't sound good to me either but at the moment it hit the spot. Off I went to dreamland, sugar cookies dancing in my head and no doubt plastering themselves onto my hips as I slept.

So, here I am this morning, afraid to hop on the scale 'cause you know it's not gonna be good, honey. What to do? Nothing else I can do but just get back on track...again.

Do I sound frustrated? Disappointed? Ashamed? Yep, all of the above. What the heck is wrong with me? Where is my motivation, my willpower? If I can't resist a couple of slice & bake cookies I am doomed this holiday season! Help!

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I'LL START ATKINS TOMORROW!!!

Val92 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:10:51 GMT

Hi everyone!! My name is Val.

I tried doing Atkins a long time ago, but I quit after day 5. So dumb!
This time, things are going to be different! I'm going all the way!
I'm starting tomorrow Thu., Nov.5. (I'll be eating <20g carbs a day...)

I'll also post my weight, workouts, and what I ate everyday..

Hopefully I can get some feedback?

I'm very excited. Talk to you all tomorrow!
Val.
:up:

Doing Well

Glendora — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:30:15 GMT

I'm doing well over here. I'm OP and feeling good. My weight loss is VERY slow. But I feel satisfied and happy.

One thing I've noticed is that the more nuts I eat, the better I feel. Yes, they're calorie-dense (though I do track calories too), but they seem to really do good things for my body. Just an observation.

Day 1

Mama Lusco — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:17:50 GMT

Here I am, finally ready to lose the weight. Again. These 40 pounds have stuck since the birth of my 3rd child over 2 years ago. Wishing the pounds away hasn't worked and it's time to get drastic. I'm tired of not liking my body or how my clothes fit or being embarrassed when seeing old friends. 6 years ago I lost over 30 lbs. on Atkins and kept it off until my last pregnancy.

I LOVE SWEETS! I'm used to baking and cooking big dinners, so this is a major lifestyle change for me (and my family). I'm not sure how it will work cooking Atkins for me and "normal" for my 3 kids. Hopefully I can make it work as I survive Induction and then it will get easier.

Honestly, I'm scared to attempt this weight loss. I've settled for just not liking my body for so long that it's gotten easy to just ignore the creeping scales. I know that I need to lose weight to maintain my good health and improve my self image...it's just going to be hard.

Today I stepped on the scales and did not like the number. It was my highest weight ever except when pregnant at term. 191. I'm 5'6" and am healthy at 150. 41 pounds to lose.

I'm excited that I found this website and hope to use it to journal my progress and get lots of inspiration. I need it! So, here's to going Low-carb once again and sticking with it!

Low Carb Ice Cream?

Skoochnski — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:48:39 GMT

OK, This Bryers Low Carb chocolate ice cream is wonderful! Tastes just like a wendy's frosty! And my "Chicken" loves it too! Which is good, because at age 6 and 4 feet high you should not weigh 80 pounds. Been cutting out all the "crap" from her diet as well!

Tonight for dinner I had Chicken Bryan. Just like they make at Carrabba's. And OMG it was ssooooo good!

Chicken breast witha sauce of basil, butter, garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt, and sun dried tomatoes and 2 pats of Caprino cheese!!!
YUMMY!!!:p

A tight size 10!

DreamWarrior — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:46:07 GMT

Yay!!! :kicking: Im soo happy. Even tho this week has been confusing and challenging, with the addition of veggies and some snacks items. I managed to get my butt into some size 10 stretchy pants that I had in the back of my closet!! :D

Now, its not an exact fit, my spare tires are there, but it fits non-the-less! I just wore a sweater to cover the unflattering parts! Hehehe. :p

I really need to get back on the treadmill; however, I need to find some motivation. :confused:

What I ate/will eat today?

Breakfast: Protein shake
Lunch: Chicken and salad w/1 TBSP oil and 1 TBSP of sesame seeds
Snack: 1 TBSP of Natural (no salt added) Peanut Butter
Dinner: 1 Hamburger Patty (8% fat) and salad

Gum has been my savior today. :up: The time change has my head all screwed up and I ate a very early lunch and snack... hopefully I'll make it to dinner without the need for another snack. :aprayer:

November 4, DAY 4

stews — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:08:18 GMT

had a pretty good day yesterday. was the first day I was tempted at all to eat off plan but I got through it. ate a little more cheese than I probably should but figured that was better than candy and other junk.

I SHOULD be ok today. we are having steak for dinner and I have some extra chicken cooked up. also bought some cut up veggies to dip in ranch dip.

got MOST of my goals done.

ate on plan

got my kitchen done (except one roaster pan that I decided needed to soak)
and read a couple chapters from the book I'm trying to finish up.

I didn't end up exercising so really do need to make that a priority today.

so today's goals:

eat according to my nutritional plan
get some kind of exercise in.
keep my kitchen clean
read a couple more chapters in my book
spend at least 15 minutes decluttering.

WHAT was I thinking?!!?!?!?

Skoochnski — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:26:32 GMT

I just *HAD* to pick the day after Halloween to start Induction!?? Well if that isn't will power I don't know what is. Go Me!!:clap:

Although, it's not been easy with all that chocolate staring me in the face.
I *almost* broke down but first I went & tested with the Keto stix. It was PURPLE!
That gave me enough power to ignore the candy bowl. I consoled myself with 2 pounds of crab legs. (shared with my 6 year-old daughter- "Chicken")
Wondering about these Atkins Advantage Shakes. It says that they are ok for "All Phases".
If so, it would definately help me the next time the candy bowl rears it's ugly head! If it weren't for my naturally skinny hubby & my naturally skinny vegetarian teenage daughter, I would throw all the candy away!:down:

What a long weekend!

afuentes — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:11:16 GMT

Friday was Nevada Day Observed so I didn't go into work. :)

I am officially down a pound! :clap: :clap:

I am 153lbs. and I can taste 152lbs. around the corner. The thing that is working for me is that I only eat when I am hungry, stop when I have had enough, and I am eating low glycemic foods.

I will be weight lifting today (upper body) after work - it has been 2 weeks since I have worked out. Crazy huh?!?! Well at least for me it is.

Until next time.......

Day 10 - 182.8

lorettahd — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:24:29 GMT

Things are still moving in the right direction. My menu for the day is:

coffee/hwc/1 equal
steak

beef
diet ginger ale

1 carb totaled for the day.

Start of a new life

hunting for result — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:43:04 GMT

Well, I did it, started my Weight Loss challenge on 10/25/09 with a week of deplete associated with Wendy Chant's "Crack the Fat Loss Code"; I couldn't get my hands on a copy of the book, but did read Wendy's second book "Conquer the Fat Loss Code", which gave me some background info on this plan. The only thing it didn't specify was the "deplete" week. Then I posted here and Mary responded and got me into the forum for CTWLC and with their help was able to master the first week. By the way, the book did arrive on Day 5 of Wk 1, so I have since read and re-read and referenced the book often.

I started this plan weighing 222 and after week 1, weighing 215 (7 pounds the first week). Wow, this is exciting and motivating for sure. I will continue later on my first week experiences.

November 3, Day 3

stews — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:37 GMT

whew, 2 days down...no candy :p .

I didn't quite get all my goals done yesterday. I did eat on plan, I did read the chaptors I had planned in my book. actually read a little more than planned. I got some dishes done but didn't finish it all.

I guess I'll put that in as part of today's goals, lol.

My thought for today:
What are you going to make of today? are you going to just "go through the motions" and get through it? At the end of the day when you look back and ask "what did I accomplish? where did I make a difference? What's your answer going to be? Look for a way to make a difference in someone's life today.

Make a positive impact on someone, be it a family member, friend or a complete stranger. don't waste the day just "going through the motions" and getting through it.

As a dear friend of mine likes to say "Make IT Count!" who's with me. Are you going to make today "just another day?" or are you going to "MAKE IT COUNT?"

Today's goals:

follow my nutritional plan
exercise
get my kitchen CLEAN
read 2 more chaptors in my book
watch for where I can "make a difference" for someone else.

Day 9 - 184

lorettahd — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:12:20 GMT

Day 9 and I am still on course. Even though I am sick with this god awful flu I'm trying not to take anything that will interfere with my woe. My menu for the day was:

coffee/davinci syrup/1 equal
4 bacons
steak
1/2 diet ginger ale

1 carb for the entire day.

11/3

haystar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:50:20 GMT

arrggghhh, i fell victim to old habits again last night. a) it was nighttime and b) i had a HORRIBLE day :( and gave in to the emotional eating. but not until it was night. :laugh:

learning experience. this will all come natural eventually, but for now i am learning about myself. i will get this figured out. this nighttime eating has got to stop though. when i get home from work today, i am going to get my ie book out and reread some parts that i think will help me. i am sticking with this.

Long busy day

robinobx1 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:13:52 GMT

I was at work at 7 am and didn't leave till 8 pm. Worked 13 hours. This morning I weighed 155.0 I have been staying at 154.5 - 155.5 for several weeks now and that's okay. I still would like to lose 5-7 more pounds.

Today's menu

Breakfast- coffee with creamer and sf vanilla creamer

Lunch -2 pieces of grilled chicken tenders with creamed spinach

Snack- can of great value brand vienna sausages

Dinner- Creamed spinach

Still trying to get back to where I was ugh!

slimdays — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:05:59 GMT

I am still trying to get back to the magic number that I reached a few weeks ago before I put it all back on on one week. Geez, it sucks that it is so easy to put it on but so hard to take it off. It is not fair.

But I do keep coming because there is no alternative for me. I am enjoying a lot of clothes that I had from earlier days. Soon I want to have to buy new clothes. ha ha ha!

Eating is not as good as being able to wear what you want. :cool:

Day One

beautifulOne — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:05:47 GMT

Ok, here I go again.

I have lost weight, Lots of weight with Low Carb eating. However I gained it all back plus some. I gave it an other go last year, but became distracted so I let my self go again. Here I am 33 years old and ridiculously fat. I remember being in my 20's and thinking how can some one who has struggled with weight let it go until they reach their 30's. I should have wired my jaw shut for stating stupid things and for eating too much!! Go figure.

I joined this group and hope I will blog my emotions rather than eat them. I come here a lot and read many things. I often wonder if I should actually go on a diet, given the current state of our country and planet. I did have a mindset that I might need my extra lbs for survival. But then I thought.. be healthy and thin or fat and miserable just in case. My BS mindset has gotten me into traps before. I am not fallen for this one. God help me!

Peace and Love
The beautifulOne

Crack or Steroids??

DreamWarrior — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:31:19 GMT

I'm not familiar with Atkins, but was discussing the MWL method to a friend and they said it sounded like "Atkins on Crack." :laugh:

I couldnt help but laugh... and added, maybe its more like Atkins on Steriods, and we both had a good giggle. :rofl:

Either way, coming from a hispanic background, giving up carbs was a hard thing to do. I find myself starting to head towards the rice pot before the beef or veggies, even though I know I'm on this plan. It's a force of habit, and that's the thing I have to change - my habit.

Hopefully, when I'm on maintenance, it wont be overwhelming to add the carbs back into my lifestyle and I'll be able to stay within my ranges.

This weekend was good, I was able to avoid dipping into the candy dish and I'm EXTREMELY proud of myself for that. The next day however, they served Angel Food cake at a dinner I was at. Boy - it's got to be cake for me. That's my weakness, I know it. So, for now, I just look away or go into the other room until everyone is done.

How will I be able to incorporate cake back in when I'm on maintence without over indulging?? :confused:

I'll find out when I reach that hurdle Im sure. :p

November 2, DAY 2

stews — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:55:56 GMT

I am THRILLED that I made it through day 1 with no problem. not a taste of candy or anything else not on plan.

I got 30 min. of treadmill plus 2 min. of up and down stairs. I had to go MUCH slower than I've had to go in the past on the treadmill but hopefully will work back up to a reasonable pace quickly.

today: I WILL stay on plan with my nutrtion. not sure what I'm going to do for dinner yet, but I will make sure it's a good choice.

may not have time for exercise today, but if not I'll get it in tomorrow.

I think I'll list a few goals for myself for today:

eat according to my nutrtional plan
get my kitchen cleaned up and shine my sink.
read a chaptor or 2 out of one of the books I have to learn about verbal abuse (no, I'm not abused. I'm learning more about the topic to possibly get more involved at the women's shelter).

11/2

haystar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:16:03 GMT

well, i certainly am learning things about myself through this process. i had a slight setback last night. i've always know this, but it is becoming extremely evident to me now - i am a nighttime snacker. i don't know what is so different about night...maybe because i'm not busy like i am at work. i ate much more than i needed to to feel satisfied last night.
i had a panini for dinner, which was fine. a couple hours later i was a little hungry, so i made some sweet potato fries. i definitely didn't need a whole sweet potato to be not hungry anymore - so that's a good lesson for the future. it's too tempting to eat once its made - just make a smaller one. sooner or later, it won't even be tempting to eat the whole thing anymore...but i don't think i'm there yet.
then, a couple hours later i wanted a treat, so i had an individual ww ice cream cup. i actually really like those (too much!), they're not a "diet" food to me - just thought i should mention that because in ie you are not supposed to be going back to those diet foods. anyways, i ended up having more than that. it is just something about night.

so, in true ie form, i am looking at this as a learning experience. i have learned something about myself and my habits, and i am going to try and figure out why it is that i do that. i suspect boredom, along with old habits with the bingeing (it was always at night). so one of my goals for this week is to be very aware at night and to work around this issue.

surprisingly, i don't feel awful like i normally do after something like that. granted, this wasn't a binge or on the level of how i used to be in the past, but some would still view it as a "slipup".
well, not i anymore. i see it as a lesson and part of the process to becoming an intuitive eater. i have actually benefitted from it. in the past, nothing good came from those episodes. nothing. now, i have learned something about myself that will help me in the end.

for breakfast this morning, i thought peanut butter and jelly toast sounded good. :) so that's what i'm having, on yummy whole grain bread. i love the nutty taste of good, whole grain bread. i also have a banana as a snack in case i get hungry before lunch, or after lunch. who knows.
i'm thinking subway sounds good for lunch. i didn't have time to make a lunch this morning, so it will have to be out. but i've been craving subway for a while...so i think that's what i'll have.

i'll update later.:)

entry #2

fire27503 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:28:27 GMT

I sorta blew it today . I ate some Ritz wheat crackers. But tommorrow is another day.:kicking:;)

11/1

haystar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:50:50 GMT

today has been pretty good so far. i am really trying to listen to my body and figure out what it wants.

my dad made us french toast for breakfast. nothing fancy - just bread dipped in egg with some spices. he always made it for us growing up, i love it. :love: i had a banana a couple of hours later.
when i got hungry again around noon, i had a little bit of macaroni and cheese that my sister made with some crackers. i stopped when i was satisfied...i ate SO much less than i would have in the past. i would have thought "well, i'm eating mac and cheese...i blew it. might as well eat a TON, and then go eat everything else in sight as well." but nope, not anymore. i know i can have that, and anything else i want, again...whenever i want it. there is no urgency. there is no emergency. no need to stuff as much as i can fit in my mouth. i can enjoy enough of it to fill my stomach, and then stop.
a little while later, i had a handful of nuts, because my sister and i are about to get in the car for 2.5 hours, and i don't want to deal with hunger then.

this is so freeing, i love it. it is still weird to try and not feel guilt eating foods like mac and cheese and french toast with syrup. i am doing surprisingly well with it though. the book just really resonated with me and made sense.

well, our weekend at home has been nice. short, but very nice. we are hitting the road now though. i'm thinking sweet potato fries and maybe some mixed veggies for dinner. we'll see what sounds good then. :)

Day 8 186

lorettahd — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:13:12 GMT

And everybody in my house hold is sick. My daughter was sick first and now I have it. Chest congestion, sore throat, headache the whole nine yards. But I will try to continue on plan. Trying not to take any liquid meds. I've only taken Mucinex so far and so pills for a head ache. As you can see I was down .8 today. I'll take that. So far today I've had

coffee/hwc/2 equals
1 cup of broth
steak
diet ginger ale
water

so far 3 carbs, I don't think I will be eating anyting else today. Don't have much of an appetite with this cold going on. Will try to drink water the rest of the afternoon.

Day 7

lorettahd — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:09:04 GMT

And for some reason I am up some today.:mad: It's okay though I know I stuck to my eating plan. I'm not going to let that discourage me. My menu for the day:

coffee/hwc/2 equals
2 bacons 1 boiled egg

2 double cheeseburgers from McDonalds no bun

Shrimp Omelet
8 oz diet coke
water

My weight today was 186.8

Sunday, November 1: a new beginning

stews — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:00:01 GMT

today is day 1 ... again :rolleyes:

I am going to start it off in a healthy manner. I ate an on plan breakfast and am going to get some exercise in.

I am declaring the month of November MINE!

I'm going to start with making some goals for the month and I may follow with making daily goals. at least part of the time.

so my goals for November are:

I WILL follow my eating plan as written
I WILL follow my exercise plan as written BUT paying attention to back/knee pain and adjust where necessary.
I WILL post to my Blog at least a few times a week if not daily.

November 1st

Eliza_Jazz — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:53:45 GMT

Oh yeah, it is just like me to start a blog and not post on it for about 5 months or so... But no beating myself up over this, or anything else.

Life is tough as it is, and since I was a child, I have been my severest critic. I criticized myself into the ground. I didn't know how to love myself or accept myself for my faults. I failed to realize that we are all human and we are all insufficient in some ways. And that it is OK. I somehow thought that everyone had it together except for me.

It has only been in the past 3-5 years that I have started forgiving myself for not being perfect. I realize now I am not going to be the perfect Martha Stewart homemaker, the perfect mother, or the perfect wife. And it makes me mad to think that I have wasted almost half my life in this state of disappointed self-bashing. I knew I had to stop it, I just didn't know HOW to stop it.

Well, things have been getting better and better, and I am sure they will be better still in the future. It is a process of discovery and peeling the proverbial onion to get to the bottom of all of this. Was it because my father left me when I was 2 and never bothered to show me he loved me? Was it because I had a mother who didn't know how to love herself and was so critical of herself and of me? Was it just because I was predisposed to being easily depressed and hurt by people and life's events? For one thing I give myself props: I never showed it. I kept a stiff upper lip and never complained or let the facade crack.

Or is it because I just think too much? Being and Aquarian, that's a given. Seeing all the angles of an issue, collecting information, and thinking, thinking, thinking about it.

No, I am not weird :D But as long as I live, I will keep asking questions. I will not accept the status quo, I will not go with the flow, and I'll just keep solving...

My 1st blog entry

fire27503 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:07:51 GMT

I am am having a hard time trying to decide which plan to do. low carb or Protein Power I have been doing the LC for about 2 weeks but not seeing much change on the scales. First week I was down 7 lbs now I went back up 3. DEPRESSING!!:dunno:

My Low Carb Journey

texastigerlily — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:55:56 GMT

Once upon a time there was a skinny girl who couldn't gain weight. She was short with an extra small frame and no meat on her bones. Her grandma used to call her "skinny legs". In high school she weighed 85 lbs. Her doctor prescribed a daily milkshake, but alas, it did not make a difference.

Then off she went to college, and over the next seven years she slowly gained seven pounds. After marrying her prince, she became enciente with her first child. In an effort to eat healthy, she ate lots of fruit, and drank fruit juice every morning. She thought her rapid weight gain was a bit odd, but her doctor reassured her that she was fine. On the sixth month of her pregnancy she had the standard glucose test, and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

Too make a long story short, she delivered a healthy son by c-section, but retained the 75 lbs she gained.

Fast Forward 16 years later:

I started my journey nearly 100 lbs over weight. Due to my small frame and short height, I am considered obese. I've known for years that I was at risk for T2 diabetes, but in truth, I was partially in denial. When I first gained my weight, which was rather sudden (nine months), I had no idea what to do. I never had to worry about losing weight before. This was the height of the high carb / low fat movement. I ate pasta, bread, rice, beans, and low fat cuts of meat for years. I tried a number of different diets - Quick Weight Loss Centers (major waste of money), Weight Watchers (lost 10 pounds about five times), calorie counting (never worked), Body for Life (worked wonders but fell off the wagon due to outside circumstances), Atkins (lost at such a slow rate compared to DH that I assumed it wouldn't work for me), and Nutrisystem (did well until I had some real food), and then the last, and most successful weight loss - high blood sugar. That's right. The pounds came off drastically. Twenty pounds in one month. I suspected it was high blood sugar, but truthfully, I saw it as a beneficial side effect and I really didn't want to know.

Then Came the Bad Eyesight:

One day I was in Barnes and Noble with my daughter. I noticed my vision was off. I was struggling to see. I decided to check my BG when I got home. It was 464! Reality kicks in. I just got my wake up call.

My New Low Carb Life:

I immediately stopped eating processed food, bread, sugar, and flour. I ate meat and fish, low glycemic index vegetables, and a few berries. I went to the doctor and started taking Metaformin. It took about two weeks, but my BG finally got under control. During that time, my weight bounced back in forth from 2-4 pounds. It finally settled back down. I am now losing at the rate of one pound a week.

The Interference of TOM:

I was doing rather well until six days before TOM. My emotions kicked in and screamed out my frustrations. Symptom of achy legs, cramps, and headaches hit me before TOM arrived. Now I'm towards the end of TOM and finally beginning to whoosh. I am undergoing a number of tests to determine if an abulation procedure is right for me (it makes TOM go away).

Five Weeks of Low Carbing:

In addition to low carbing, I've added (and for once in my life stayed consistent) supplements (vitamins and minerals, fish oil, cinnamon, and ginko biloba). I drink herbal teas every night. I've experimented with coconut oil and apple cider vinegar. And I've started exercising.

The Results:

1. I am sleeping through the night.
2. I stopped having leg and foot cramps at night.
3. I have more energy in the afternoon.
4. I am slowly, but surely losing weight.
5. My blood sugar is under control.
6. I am actually eating a bigger variety of food than ever before.
7. I can see again.
8. My pants and shirts fit looser.
9. People are commenting on my weight loss, and noticing that I look like I feel better.
10. I am taking proactive measures to solve other health issues.

To be continued...

intuitive eating - my journey

haystar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:02:18 GMT

i finished the book today. i did well yesterday with listening to my hunger and stopping when i was satisfied. today...i fell back into the diet backslash and fell victim to the last supper mentality. i knew going into this that i would have setbacks...it is part of the process of relearning to trust yourself with food. i don't think that all the halloween candy around the house helped either! :laugh:

i have a renewed spirit though. i've read through several ie threads here, and things are just starting to click. my relapse today wasn't even nearly as bad as those in the past, so that is progress.

either way, my focus right now is on my health - both physical and mental. i want to have a healthy relationship with food. all food. i can't wait to be further along in this journey and be comfortable with all aspects of ie. i will get there...i know i will, though i may acquire some bumps and bruises along the way. that is ok. no one is perfect.

tomorrow is a fresh day. i WILL make progress. day by day. i also plan to write on this blog at least semi regularly to record my progress. and with that, i am off for tonight. i am feeling pretty icky from the halloween candy so i'm thinking bed sounds good. i can't wait to wake up and have a fresh day to continue on in this.

Week ending 10/31/09 - BOO!

wendyg — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:32:00 GMT

My Fitness Blog:

I did ok this week, but I feel like I dropped the ball because I didn't work out on Wed-Thurs because of this stupid achilles heel thing (which I keep reinjuring).

For the week of October 25, 2009:

Times worked out: 5
Total Hours: 7 hours 40 mins
Hours in WHR: 3 hours 44 mins
Average Heart Rate: 120
Max Heart Rate: 155
Total Calories Burned: 2628
Average per workout: 526

I have a Polar Heart Rate Monitor that provided the stats. My goal is to see the Max Heart Rate and the Average Heart Rate go up over time as I become more fit.

My 1st blog

robinobx1 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:23:35 GMT

This is my 1st blog here on lowcarbfriends.

I have been low carbing on and off for about 14 years now. I restarted in May 2009 and have lost 15.5 pounds since then. My starting weight was 170 pounds this morning I weighed 154.5 pounds. I eat less than 20 carbs per day. I hope to lose 5 - 10 more pounds.

Day 6

lorettahd — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:54:29 GMT

and doing great. I was down this morning my weight is now 185.4:clap: Only 2 carbs today, my menu:

coffee/hwc/2 equals
bacon

4 hot wings
blue cheese dressing 2tbsp
8 oz diet pepsi

I hope there's a new number in town tomorrow. :clap:

Day 5

lorettahd — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:40:54 GMT

Today is day 4 and I'm still feeling good. Not much hunger at all today appetite was almost non existent. I will probably weigh in tomorrow to see if the whoosh fairy has visited. My menu for today:

coffee/hwc/2 equals
steak

bacon

beef
8oz diet coke

water

so that looks like about 2 carbs for the day. Will keep you posted:kicking:

Last night was hard.....

afuentes — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:58:33 GMT

After I had my steak salad (which was great!), I had the munchies. :blush: I had a small (1/2cup size) bowl of sugar free ice cream and a 1/2 cup of salt/vinegar almonds. It wasn't too bad but I was still mad at myself.

So far today:

Breakfast - coffee with creamer/splenda and a whole wheat bagel w/cream cheese. I was hungry for some reason. I am usually not a breakfast eater and I don't have bagels. :laugh: It is bacon/eggs mostly - oh well.

Lunch - I had leftover steak salad w/a vinigrette dressing and some pumpkin seeds.

Bad Snack - a handful of m&m's. Can you tell I have a sweet tooth???? :p

I will chime in later today about dinner. :) I will be a good girl, I promise. Until next time.....

Dieting is hard

DreamWarrior — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:23:25 GMT

I dont care what anyone says, or what prescriptions you're on, or what new wave book you're reading... This S&H*T is HARD!

Im not mad, just stating MY fact. I've been yo yo dieting for 12 years and this time I took the medical route, and still its hard. I know, I know, dieting is never easy. I didnt expect it to be. I just wonder why NOT dieting is soo much easier.

Cake in the kitchen, bread in the pantry, and ice cream in freezer. AHHHH!!!

Ohhh, how the devil tempts you!! I guess its just the same old saying... It harder to build than it is to destroy.

10/28/09 - DAY 22

jessienevins0314 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:01:52 GMT

HAVENT WEIGHED MYSELF THIS WEEK. KIND OF NERVOUS!! THINK I MAY BE "OVERDOING IT" ON THE CHEESE... WALKING TONIGHT.

- ICED COFFEE (PLAIN BLACK COFFEE WITH HEAVY CREAM, AND SUGAR FREE VANILLA SYRUP - IT HAS SPLENDA IN IT)

- 1/4 C PECAN HALVES

- HARD BOILED EGG

- TURKEY PEPPERONI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SLICES

- WATER... 3 BOTTLE SO FAR - I MADE A BIG COFFEE THIS "MORNING"

- LEFT OVER CREAMED SPINACH (LOW CARB OF course!)

AS A POLICE DISPATCHER, REMEMBER MY DAY BEGINS WHEN I WAKE UP AT 1:30P TO GET A SHOWER AND GET READY FOR WORK - AND USUALLY ENDS A FEW HOURS AFTER 11P WHEN I GET OFF.

I KNOW I NEED TO GET TO THE GYM AND WORK OUT MORE. I NEED TO FORCE MYSELF TO GET UP EARLY, AND SO FAR IVE BEEN VERY UNSUCCESSFUL. I START WORKING 7A-3P NEXT TUESDAY AND ILL DO THAT FOR A FEW WEEKS SO I KNOW ILL BE HITTING THE GYM ATLEAST 3 OR SO TIMES A WEEK... SLOW NIGHT SO FAR AT WORK...

Short Week!

afuentes — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:15:17 GMT

It is a short week at work that is. :) We have Friday off for Nevada Day. :clap: This weekend I plan on resting, seeing friends, and family.

I am still at 154lbs. so my goal for next week is 152lbs. I really don't want to do another hCG protocol but if I have to.........

Another thing I want to focus on this weekend are my workouts. I need to weight lift - it has been a week!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: I am reading 6 Week Cure by Dr. Eades and it is reinforcing how important weight training is for your body. I am excited. I will continue cardio but it won't be my focus.

Here is my menu for today: :)
Breakfast - coffee with creamer
Lunch - 6-7 oz of chicken and a small greek salad.
- 3 pieces of chocolate (small)
Dinner - steak w/salad

:)

Day 4

lorettahd — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:45:43 GMT

:Today is day 4 and I am down to 187 that's 2 pounds so far. :clap: I'm feeling really good today and not hungry at all. Still took in only about 3 carbs today and that came from the sweetner in my coffee. Will try to take it down to 2. My menu for the day:

coffee w/ 1tbsp hwc/cinnamon/3 equals
egg w/mayo

steak for lunch

steak for dinner
diet coke

So far so good. Tomorrow is day 5 can't wait to see what comes with it.

Day 3

lorettahd — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:29:41 GMT

Hello all, today is day 3 of vvlc, I've only taken in 3 carbs and that came from AS that I use in my coffee. I feel pretty good so far, no headaches at all. Last night I had gotten hungry after I had eaten dinner. I tried to fight it but I ended up fixing me some steakums and the hunger went away. So far I've been taken in less than 5 carbs a day. I will weigh tomorrow and see if I see any results yet. I understand that you also loose a lot of inches eating this way even if the scales doesn't move. So I can't allow myself to get discouraged. I want to try experience a good lost by my birthday which is November 25th the day before Thanksgiving. My menu for today:

coffee w/hwc/3 equals and cinnamon
boiled eggs
turkey bacon

2 gb patties

roast
8oz diet coke

I have so much energy. Another thing that I have noticed is that I go to bed early and wake up by 4 am. Well rested, I try to go back to sleep but I can't. Stay tuned, I will keep you updated. Smooches:D

Day 1, Week 1

fosho — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:31:54 GMT

Been low carbing for months now and lost around ten pounds...

Starting 6wc today even though I'm 23. I'm not overweight but would like that little beer gut I've developed to peace out.

Stats
last night weigh in- 147lbs

Meant to weigh this morning but forgot. Have measurements at home, I'll post them later.

So far, this morning I made my first shake. Love it. They're delish, I don't understand what people on the boards were complaining about I could drink these everyday for the rest of my life.

Vanilla Whey Protein, Whole Foods brand... look into it.

Made same shake for lunch, trying very hard not to drink it. Brought some steak strips in case I felt I was dying but don't think I'll need em. The shake was pretty satisfying.

Here goes nothin.......