The "All I Want For Christmas Crew" 231 days left!!!

[Melly]

Here we go........a new thread!!! A new week!!! And a new opportunity to come together!!! I want to thank all of you for sharing your lives and giving me inspiration!!!!!!! I love you all

[Loner]

right back at ya Melly

[gettenthere]

you too Melly! thought about you today back to my 4 mile thinking of going down and riding the stationery bike only thing is I need and extra cushion to sit on now if I just turn my jelly belly around it would work have agreat day all

[Melly]

Morning Ladies!!!!
On the phone with Tippy.........she is down to 183 and holding!!!! Getting ready to go walk in the mountains and walk the hills and a boat ride later. She says hello everyone!!!!

Where is everyone? I know I got the thread started late but dang........what are you girls doing? Exercising?

I had a good workout this morning and am feeling great.......been feeling really tired the last few days........I was not real good about taking my vitamins the last week or two.....kinda hit and miss.........that might be what has been making me feel so tired.......so I am going to be sure and get them down this week.

OK girls I am at work so I will get out of here for now and will check back in later!!!! Have a great day

[gettenthere]

Hi every one
I found this on one of the threads, I've heard some having a difficult time with the same problem so I thought I'd post this for any one who did not have the time to read it. It is so important to GO every day or at least a few times a week.

M/E Beware! (meat and Eggs)


I have been home from the Hospital for just a week... and would have written this before, but did not know how to approach it, guess I was afraid of backlash from die hard M/E eaters... (that was me)

First let me say, I am a Low Carb Advocate... always will be... but I took things a little too far.... by doing M/E... NOT Kimmers Experiment, but M/E...

I was doing very well on Kimkins... lost a good amount of weight, then I switched to M/E... within a few days had a hard time "going"

Used a laxitive, and things were better except for some cramps...took a few days for those to go away.... back to Kimkins... all was OK...

A little stall in loss, and back to M/E... stopped "going" (again)... terrible cramps, (blamed it on the "net carb" candy for Easter)...( just 2 little Russel Stovers chocolates) 2nd day terrible cramps... 3rd day still cramps, and still did not "Go".... Passed out that evening (first for me!) an ambulance ride to the Hospital, where I spent the next 7 days, on large doses of intraveinous antibiotics.... Diagnosis??? Acute Diverticulitis! Never had it in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was SO sick, I can't even begin to express it.
When my doctors asked me about what happend I didn't know where to begin... any changes in diet?? well yes of course... I told them about the Atkins lo carb, and they said it wasn't the cause... had to be something that caused me to stop "going" I told them about M/E... Well I guess I don't have to tell you about the looks I got!!

I felt like a fool.... Now I am looking at a possible surgery, to remove the damaged part of my colon.

It was explained to me like this..... We all have Diverticuli in our colon... but sometimes when we strain to "go" or have a lot of pressure there for many reasons, little pouches form, usually not causing any problems, as we age, they become a little larger, if we are usually regular with our BM's we are fine... but when we jolt our systems into times of standstill, and non movement, things can fall into those little pouches and cause a lot of trouble. Especially if we eliminate fiber from our diet.... which as we all know can stop things up!

Anyway I was also told that Steak, was a very big culprit of this problem because is it a hard meat to digest, and eating a lot of it is not a good idea, also nuts and seeds are trouble too, especially when you can't "go" they are small and heavy and fall into these pouches, become surrounded with bacteria, and cause a major intestinal infection...

I have to be honest and admit I was eating steak 4 to 5 times a week on
M/E ...I love it... And I was mistaken in thinking it was just older people who suffered from this... one of my nurses 32 year husband (steak lover) has it too.. and so did several other people of all different ages.

SO now I am on a diet of high processed foods for the next 4 weeks, because my doctor does not want my stomach to do anything.... then I will have a Colonoscopy to assess the damage, and see if I need surgery to remove the affected area... (sheesh ... can't wait for that) ... if all goes well, I will be put on a high fiber diet...

I am not trying to deter anyone from any of the plans you are doing, but for goodness sakes if you get cramps (low) and they don't go away in a day, go to the doctor!!! You might have a problem! and it might NOT be the low carb candy!!! If I had not passed out, I would not have been taken to the hospital by ambulance, thus I would have just assumed I had a "bug" my colon could have very eaisly ruptured, and cause peritonitis, which could have killed me...
Wish her a sppedy recovery sorry should have got her name too

[Melly]

Get that was interesting..........thanks for sharing. I have to tell you that, in my honest opinion (and I am NOT a M/E fan), the M/E was probably NOT what caused this. I have a friend that suffers from the same thing and it was probably something that was going to happen anyway. Diverticulitis is an extremely painful condition that never goes away. It can be treated and controlled and "minimized" but once you have it you have it. It is mainly controlled by diet, but to my knowledge, from speaking to my friend, meat and eggs and not things that she has to watch. Just my 2 cents worth

Where is everyone today? Geeze people...........Get and I are lonely in here

[luvdanrs]

Hey Ya Melly I am here... a little late I know but geez these people actually expect me to work at my job! I just dont get it?

Had a hectic Friday a good Saturday at the beach even a good Sunday at the beach came home and found my car wont start... so had to call ex husband since I am broke due to the Friday incidence... he was nice enuff to let me borrow his truck so I can get to work and he is going to swing by this afternoon to take a look at my truck to see whats wrong... what's wrong is that it needs to be set fire to and burned to the ground so I can get a new one!!!

Did get my walk in all weekend some of it on the beach . Did well on eating did have 3 whole beers though ( low carb)..what the hey since I cant go to the Pig Roast... GRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Hope everyone has a better day than I am having

[that1redhead]

Just a flyby...
Feeling a bit blah today. Had a pretty good weekend. Worked around the yard and hit some garage sales. Eating was ok. TOM raised its ugly head. Up in lbs today but I think that is why.

I'll post more later.

[gettenthere]

wow Luv is a walkin!!!!!!!!!!!!!! here's my "E" just listening to you

Red here is special just for you you will feel so much better I know because I've got energy girl! all from my 4 mile WATP feeeling great! have'nt had this kind of a high in a while
Have a great day all Cdn-Gal you were supossed to be here today
miss you

[cdn_gal]

Getten, I am here sweety..... Have had a killer headache all day, and is my first day off work, so have just been taking it easy.. Or being lazy, however you want to put it... Exercise routine done this morning, and eating and water all on track... AND, I'm down 3 pounds for the week.... Now to get back to my siggy weight, and everything will be good.... Off to watch the Appretice, but will be back tomorrow to catch up on everything..... Have a great night all.....

[Lisa Rae]

Hey all,

I had a wonderful weekend. Ok..well I pakced nad threw stuff out all weekend..so that was not the good part. The good part was..I only got one tiny headach on Saturday..and it was very livable. I am taking a claritin ready tab as soon as I get-up. And taking the alkaseltzer before bed. Haven't even needed any ibuprophen in 4 days now!

My weight as usual is totally bizarre! I weighed on Sunday and was back up 2 lbs. I felt really good..and felt smaller..so got on the scale today...and it said 145!!!!! That's 3 lbs down from Sunday and I really didn't change a thing. I'm sticking to a basic plan...and it seems to be working well

B: 2 scrambled eggs
Snack: protein if I need it
L: salad with protein and full-fat dressing
Snakc: I have this one if I didn't have one after breakfast. My hunger seems to be changing -up daily. ( again Protein)
D: 1 cup cooked veggies and protein.

I'm not watching my fats..just suing what I want or need depending on my hunger level. Protein is limited to 6 oz per sitting or snack.

My runs have been great. 3-4 miles now feels fab!

Let me tell ya..even if the scale went back up to 150..I could care less as long as my headaches stay livable. I had no idea what living with bad headaches were like! I will never roll my eyes again at some who has headaches!!!!!

I did notice more of a problem at work( after an almost pain free weekend). Not at all surprised..as my boss lives there and seriously..she is a very dirty person. I keep the store as clean as I can..but the air system in there has never been cleaned to my knowledge, and I've been there 6 years! It's so gross..that when the cold weather hits, and we turn on the air..brown water will spit from the overhead vents! I'm amazed I haven't grown an extra arm or leg!!

[Melly]

Lisa congrats!!!!! Keep in mind girl that even if the scale does change for the worse....you are TREMENDOUSLY stressed right now.......YOU ARE MOVING!!!! That is enough to stress anyone, much less to hae lived in the same place for as long as you have......I think you are doing GREAT!!!!!!!

I did 40 minutes on the Eliptical this morning WOWOWOW My legs were noodles when I got off that thing.....I can't believe I did it!!!! Feeling pretty good this morning. I was tired when I got up but after the workout I feel great. I feel a bit swollen.....hands are tight and achey but other than that I feel good.

It is pouring down rain here AGAIN!!!!!!! I think we are going to have to build an Ark soon. It has been raining for 3 weeks off and on.......mostly on. This is not good for my income. People do not want to car shop in the rain and that effects my income ......... I will be gone next week so I really need to make some money this week

OK gotta get ready for work..........check back later when I get there!!!

*waving* to everyone..........have a great day girls

[goalinsight]

Still hanging in there but busy collecting estimates for the house we are purchasing. Had a 5 hour inspection yesterday morning....for the most part it went well but it did reveal a septic problem which will have to be solved ASAP. Fortunately it is NOT my responsibility....
Lost another 1/2 pound so I am just sticking to my plan....and Melly - NO cheese...my beloved cheese!....until June 15th.
Getten - hugs and prayers for you, dearie.
Melly - remember God knows it all...praying for you too, Noodlelegs.
Lisa - do you know your specific allergens?? Are you OR can you avoid them? Remember too, that moving and packing stir up alot of dust.
Congrats CDN - I used to lose 3 pounds every week...need to figure out how to do it again.
Red and Andrea - have a great day!
TTFN!

[gettenthere]

hi every one
I'm down again and loving it! had a busy morning helping a friend with changing her life style. so chores need to be done .
have a great day all!
OMG pizza now I can picture you hun wow! I saw another dr yesterday and she is a size 3

[Lisa Rae]

Long..I've never been tested. I never had any allergy problems until this year( except for pet allergies, which I got when I became pregnant)..and I have no insurance. I can tell you that we are building a house on our property..and the dust and stuff is insane! I'm sure that's part of it..and the nasty conditions at work aren't helping....but that's not going to change..so have to keep working it out.

Getten...Big congrats girlfriend!
size 3??!! Isn't that Barbie Doll clothes?

[luvdanrs]

melly- 40 min....you'd have had to carry me off on a stretcher.
Lisa- you may have stalled because of the amount of Ibuprofen you were taking... I stalled when I was taking it ... and the minute I stopped I started losing again.
Hope everyone has a great low carb day... I am getting sadder by the day...everyone is going to be at the roast and I am going to be here allll alooooone

[goalinsight]

<GRIN> We can keep each other company! I will be here too. With the house deal and eight children I am staying put!
TTFN!

[goalinsight]

OH and Lisa - my name is Sherry....if you have any allergy questions herbal or otherwise, I am the "expert". I either have them all or my children do. I'll help if I can...
We are allergic to:
milk/dairy products
soy
wheat
spelt
barley
rice
corn
beets
molds
dust
cows
dogs
cats
birds
japanese beetles
tapioca
chocolate
nuts
ETC.

[gettenthere]

awwwwwwwwwLuv, I'm here too. We could "E" all the time they are away and surprise them especially Melly when she gets back

[Melly]

[luvdanrs]

Ohhh I dont think we could be doing E while they are away playing but I think we all could get drunk together on the pc.....
MELLY!!! What you grinnin' bout?

[Loner]

Andrea, I am brining my exercise ball and resisitance bands, and melly has exercise machines in her cabin sooooooo....you better do the big E while we are gone...

Cant you beg your boss some more??????

[gettenthere]

But we won't be over indulging Loner on yummy low carb treats, so come on Luv we will show them

[Loner]

[cdn_gal]

Is it my imagination, or has Getten's stat's changed drastically in the last week and a half???? 160 now??.....YOU RAWK GIRL!!! So if I remember correctly, thats what, 8 pounds?? I am sooooo happy for you that you found something that's kicking it into gear!!
Be back in a bit, off to do my run, before it starts to get too warm....