Team MeltDown (Team 2) 2/1--2/10

[JRSullivan]

Hi Everyone, I had a bad day for exercise I was so tired when the alarm went off at 3 AM, I went back to sleep until 4:45 and then got up and took shower and went to work.

I only got 15 minute walk in and 20 minutes at home later.

I will be up tomorrow though.

Maria, I agree with what you are saying and this was to be expected everyone gets excited when the challenge comes out and jumps on board but then all the Helium lets out about a month later and there is no fizz left in a lot of people.
This is what keeps me going reading the success stories, reading everything about LC WOE I can find (knowledge helps a lot)
and knowing that there is know other way to lose weight but eating right and exercise 23 Years of expierence
Focus, Focus,Focus keep your on the prize, and you will win, the year will come to an end with you losing weight or with out you, which do you want it to be is the question they need to be asking themselves.
I am also making this my year to finally end the Diet Go Round,I want off.
It looks as though everyone is doing great, I hope to see more of a loss by Month End.
This team is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LowCarbsPleez]

Hey Team MeltDown,

Maria, If this challenge falls aparts, I am also hoping that we stay together. We can make up our own monthly challenges.

I am sorry I haven't been around much, I am having a rough month, with the way I have been feeling. I hope the second half of the month is better.

I have to get ready for work

Group Hug I think our team is great

[Tatortotl]

Good morning everyone. A brand new day for exercise,water & watching those pounds drop off
Went to Curves yesterday & got a nice surprise. We have gotten a new machine.It works on your sides. Also instead of haveing to go around 3 times,we just have to go around 2 1/2. Now if we get 1 more machine ,that means only 2 times. That would mean I would go every day. Whooooo!
I've got to get ready to go to our farm.We are still putting in t. posts & it's suppose to rain the next few days.
See you all later & I think we have a Great Team too.

[JRSullivan]

Hi Everyone, I am doing fine getting my exercise in and drinking my water and the meat and egg fast is going GREAT !!!!!!
I lost 4 lbs in two days. I hope the scale is even lower tomorrow.

I am a scale freak so I step on it about 4 times a day.
But I am not seeing 300's anymore

I will stay on till the end of the week then add in some veges probably on Sunday.

Hope everyone is doing fine talk to all of you later.

[Tatortotl]

Nell where did you come up with the meat & egg thing? Way to go on loseing those pounds.This exerciseing that I'm doing is helping me lose about a pound a week. If I want to lose more then I'm going to have to do more. My clothes are fiting better & I don't feel like I'm so puffed up.
Well it's late & I'm just about to finish my water. Have a good night everone.

[LolaR]

Originally posted by LowCarbsPleez
Hey Team MeltDown,

Maria, If this challenge falls aparts, I am also hoping that we stay together. We can make up our own monthly challenges.

I am sorry I haven't been around much, I am having a rough month, with the way I have been feeling. I hope the second half of the month is better.

I have to get ready for work

Group Hug I think our team is great

I agree with everything you said. We can do it, We will do it and also, sorry I haven't been around much either.

Hugs to all!

[LowCarbsPleez]

Team MeltDown,

I am sorry I am not doing good this month. I gained 6 pounds I have to get my meds straight (I have missed my fluid pill lately--I'm having a hard time figuring out a good time to take it), I am retaining fluid, it hurts to stand on my feet.

I will work harder the rest of the month, well I have to get ready for work. Will check back later.

[Tatortotl]

LCP,we are going to have a lot of good times & hopefully the other kind few & far between.We are here for each other to the end.I hope it won't be long til you are feeling beter.This too shall pass.
It's cold today & suppose to rain today & for the next few days.I went to Curves this morning & probably will go til it warms up again. Will use our treadmill & go to our gym.
Will talk later ,take care everyone.

[LolaR]

Yes, we are here with each other. Please don't beat yourself up over the weight gain. You never know, it may drop off before the end of the month but if it doesn't so be it. Last month a couple of people got some negative points. This month I know I will have to take the negative points on going over my carb limits (ack) and my exercise is way down, although I will at least get the minimum number of points there.

Besides, with the way everyone else is dropping out of this thing, looks like we might just win by default!!!

Just joking, but honestly, we will all be winners because we WILL weigh less than we did on January 1!!!


Can you tell I am feeling much much better???

[JRSullivan]

Hi Everyone, feeling good today, in deep ketosis not hungry much at all,
I had two hard boiled eggs dipped in a little ranch dressing and 3 pieces of bacon all day till supper
By then I was hungry, I had a king crab leg dipped in butter.
and a chicken Kiev bacon wrapped. YUM YUM!


I agree with everyone also We will all stick together if this doesn't last we will just hold each other accountable

Rene did you turn our stats in I am sure you did but just checking.

LolaR It is so nice to see you happy again, Things must finally be going better and you and the kids are feeling better I hope.

Georgia I saw someone talking about it on the CC board and it is a 29 page thread they just put in the amazing threads list on the bulletin board, it has helped me get the scale moving again and also back into ketosis which I was struggling with because I get carried away with pork rinds and sour cream and nuts

Hi Maria hope everything is well with you
I will talk to you all later.

[LowCarbsPleez]

Hello Team MeltDown,

Thank You for the support everybody.

Nell, Yes I turned in the stats.

Lola, I'm glad you are feeling much better.

Tatortot

Hi Maria

My friend joined TOPS tonight I've only been trying to get her to check it out for two months.

Talk to everybody tomorrow I'm glad we are staying together.

[Tatortotl]

Hellooo everyone,looks like everyone is perkying up,that makes me feel good too,even my DH feels good today . I just got off the treadmill for this morning,will do an early afternoon one & then one late evening. I want to get into the habit of doing this each day. I think I told you all this before. I think some of my DH forgetfulness is rubbing off on me.
Lolar,good to hear you are better.
Jr,I'll take a look at that thread you were talking about.Any info. out there that will help someone is good to pass along.
LCP,how's that knee of yours? Don't over do it,just take your time.Sometimes my right one acts up & I take some Tylenol & it's ok.
Maria, how do you like our new machine at Curves? I plan to start going more & more. It won't be to long before it will start to warm up & we can go hikeing. Let me tell ya'll about Maria & I going hikeing.We always get lost. They have two or three hikeing pathes in this park & the markers aren't really clear.We have a good time & it's good exercise.
Guess I'll go for now,almost time for dinner.

[JRSullivan]

Hi Everyone, I have been lazy this week, I have not been getting up at 3 AM, but I have been doing my exercise at night on most days. I used the bun and thigh roller for the past week and at first you don't think you are getting that great of a work out, but then all of a sudden you can feel it in your legs OH!

I purchased a new maching which should be here soon
it is called easyshaper, I can't wait to try it out.
I will let you know how it works. You can look at it at easyshaper.com

Rene I hope your knee is feeling better.
Hi LolaR
Maria and Georgia- just remember to lay bread crumbs down when you go to the park trails.

[aproudloser]

Well actually I think we somehow got off the trail. Maybe chasing the dog. I think I need to take lucky this year and let him have a good hike. Maybe his last year for that. He has disco spondolitis arthritis and it slows him down a lot. But I think he will love it. My sister has minature goats and he is a blue heeler husky X and let me tell you hearding must be instinctive cause he didnt even know they were there but the minute he got out of the car his nose went to the ground and he went to find them. He chased them around the house twice and then pened them. You would not have known he had arthritis that day. LOL. He is 14 and a half give or take a year. We got him as a stray adult. Where was I, oh yeah so we got off trail and then couldn't find our way back. But that is good cause it made us walk more. LOL
Hope everyone is doing well. Oh and I think Lucky would eat any bread crumbs we left cause he will eat anything.

[JRSullivan]

Hi Everyone, doing good today I got my exercise in this morning I need one more water in though for 120 OZ. and my Meat and egg Fast is doing good.
I am down 6 lbs in 5 days.

I hope everyone else is doing great.

oh Maria, sorry to here about Lucky being in such tuff shape.
I hope he is as comfortable as you can make him.
He does sound like he is still happy though.

Talk to everyone later.

[aproudloser]

Oh Lucky is in good shape for an old man. He actually lost a little weight so now he moves around pretty well. He runs in the yard with the other dogs. Just has some trouble getting up the stairs. We built him a ramp to go up and down but he just uses it to go down not up.

[LolaR]

Just posting to let you know I will be headed to Las Vegas with work on Monday so I won't be around all week. Just thought I should give you the heads up since I have been so sick lately, ddn't want you to worry.

I did have to go back to the doctor and they gave me antibiotics this time to kick this sinusitis. Hopefully I will feel much better.

Ok....my son wants to put stickers on this letter (he is 4) So I haven't lost my mind when you see the strange assortment of smiles at the bottom.

[aproudloser]

Oh no Lola. We'll miss you. Have a safe trip.

[JRSullivan]

LolaR, Hope you are feeling better soon.
Have a fun and safe trip.

Your 4 YO chose good smiles.

Hi Hope everyone is doing great. I have my exercise in for today and I am staying on the meat fast till I reach 285 so I have 8 lbs to go. hopefully by the end of this week.
The Meat fast is a little hard on the body, the bathroom parts You know.

Maria- that is so funny Lucky won't use the ramp up but will go down

Hi Georgia, how is everything going with you this past week, It looks like you are doing great health and weight wise.

Rene hope everything is going well with you girl, how is that knee treating you. Hope Doc has been able to help you with it. How is MIL? Have you had anymore snow lately?
We have received another 3 inches last night and it has been normal temps so no unordianry weather here. 25-30 Degrees during the day and teens at night.
I can't wait for spring so I can walk outside more often.
Well I will talk to you all later.

[aproudloser]

Anyone here doing the meat challange? I am going to start tom morn. I'm going to have to make a mental note at lunch that it is a no salad day. I have been having salads for lunch since jan. Got any menu ideas. You can eat only so many eggs.

[northnstar]

Hi everyone! Aproudloser, yes...it's the meat and egg fast that everyones talking about. I'm restarting again as I ate overboard Friday and Saturday. LOL I won't be posting to the Ocotillo thread since no one else on the team is posting LOL You can find me posting in Low Carb challenges under the "3 Day Experiment " or something like that. With me it's so drastic Aproudloser...either I'm diving straight into eating right or I'm bingeing, so I have to stay the straight and narrow. Needless to say, I'll continue with this challenge on my won and you can watch my stats change monthly and by the end of the year I'll post my before and after.

I want only the Best for everyone! May all your hopes and wants come true Team Meltdown!

Heres my sample menu:

canned sardines
5 baked drummettes (sp?) using The Essence of Emirel for seasoning

HTH Luv ya'll!
4 pieces of deli select roastbeef

[aproudloser]

Thats a shame Northnstar that no one from your team is posting. Feel free to post here if you want. I know that sometimes life gets in the way but it only takes a minute to post a hey howya doing. We are a great strong team. I personally could not do this alone. I know we are supposed to do it for ourselves and not anyone else but it sure is nice when someone else knows what you are going through. I am going to try the meat and egg thing for a week and see how it goes. And no matter what happens I'll be seeing you guys at the finish line.

[LowCarbsPleez]

Northnstar
I second what Maria said feel free to post here with us

Lola, we'll miss you. I hope you have a great trip. those are cute stickers that your 4 year old put on your post.

Nell, We haven't had anymore snow lately, but they are calling for some about 45 minutes away from here On to spring !!! My knee is doing better, I probably shocked it trying to too much exercise right at first. My MIL is doing good, she has been back in the nursing home since Monday. She did sign for my husband to have power of attorny She wants to get out of there, we just try to keep her happy I am so tempted to try the meat/egg fast. It's just that I didn't feel good when I cut my carbs so low, because of hypothyroid I think. Can you post some more of what you have been eating??? Please

Tatortot, those hiking paths at the park sound like a lot of fun.
My knee is feeling better, finally

Maria, Good luck on the meat challenge, I might try it, I need a kick start

Go Team MeltDown

Have a good night everybody

[LolaR]

Ok, headed out of town today but I want to 3rd (4th or 5th) which ever the case may be, Northnstar, STAY and post here with us. We will support you and hold you accountable!! We would love to have you. We have already decided that as a group we will continue even if this falls to the wayside. Join us!!!

To everyone else, thanks for the well wishes! Have a wonderful few days , drink a lot of water and exercise those butts off (literally!!!!!! ) Type at ya in a few days!

[Tatortotl]

Good morning everyone.I've been back a few mins. now. I took a 30 mins. walk around our nighborhood this morning. It was so nice & quiet,a few dogs barked at me but who cares.
Welcome Northnstar,glad to hear from you.Just jump right in any time.Like my DD Maria said,we are going to be here to The End. Please staystaystay.
Lola, have a great trip & have some fun.
Nell,I think I'll just stay with what I'm doing now. How's it going now?
Ren'a,that group hug you did is soooo sweet, & those cheerleaders ,mymymy,they are soooo cute too.
Maria did you have a chance to go to Curves this morning?I knew you had to leave real early.
Well I'm going to stop for now.Talk later.
Have a Blessed Day Everyone.