The "All I Want For Christmas Crew" 175 days to go!!!!

[Melly]

Hey everyone........glad to see you made it over to the new thread. I have been thinking the last few days about mini goals. I have made it a practice since I first began lowcarbing to set mini goals and it seems like somewhere along the way I lost sight of them.

When I first began lowcarbing, a little over 3 years ago, someone in chat told me to set mini goals. I needed to lose 186 lbs to get to my goal and that seemed so TOTALLY overwhelming.....so I began setting minigoals.....more precisely 10 lbs goals. They seemed so much easier to achieve. And there were so many of them!!!

So I have decided, for myself, to go back to setting goals for myself.....and really focusing on them. My first goal is to get under 230. I have not seen 220's in longer than I can remember. So my first goal is 229.....I will even take 229.5!!! This morning I was 234.5. I have been trying to get to my siggy weight which up to now has been 231......but I have changed that and will focus more on my mini goal. I am not setting a time line for that but I will say the sooner I reach it the sooner I can set a new goal. It seems to be so hard for me to lose consistantly the last few months that I may try setting 5 lb goals for a while so that I see some progress and feel motivated in achieving them.

Anyone care to join me? Make your goal wahtever you want it to be. Whether it is weight loss, exercise, house cleaning, finishing a project you started and just have not gotten back to.....whatever goal you want to set.....and stay focused on reaching that goal and moving forward.

OK to reach my first goal I need to lose 5 lbs.......doesn't sound like alot but I know I have to stay focused and work hard. I have been a really good girl this week with both my eating and exercise. So to reach this goal I plan to have another week of clean eating and exercise. And then just watch myself melt

[heather2578]

Hi Melly!

We've talked before in chat! I was wondering if your little group would mind another? You all seem fun! Plus, I don't ask for much...All I want for Christmas is... a smaller butt? LOL

I think your 5lb at a time mini-goal idea is great! I have been stuck at 213-214 since May. I just went back to being strict (like Induction levels) to see if I can bust through to a new all time low. A 5 lb loss would put me at 209, and I'd love to get there! That would put me 10lbs from ONEderland!! It's been so close yet so far from my reach for sometime now. So, if I focus on a smaller goal then maybe frustration won't overcome me.

Anyway, hope you all will have me. Looking forward to getting to know you all! ~Heather

[goalinsight]

My Goal:
Lose 30 pounds by August 20th.....
get moved onto new property...

[Melly]

Heather Of course you are welcome here girlie. We have a great group of girls here and we are all here to support one another and make it thru this journey. It sounds like you are on your way to Onederland.....I hope to meet you there soon

[Melly]

Sherry hiya girlie......great goal........at the rate you are going it is totally doable......how is your weekend going so far?

[heather2578]

Thanks Melly!

Haven't been that hungry today. I know that's a signal of ketosis, but is it possible to make it to ketosis after only 1 day?? Or maybe I'm just not hungry! LOL

[goalinsight]

My mom and I are playing with graph paper and little tiny cutouts of house, pole shed, mini-shed, garden, garage, orchard, chicken coop and utility shed...You ask why are we doing this?! So I can tell the men building the house where I want everything instead of them deciding for me!

[Loner]

I just came back from my cousins picnic...she is a gourmet cook so i cant even begin to tell you all the dips and food and desserts that were there.....i held out with water until later in the day when finally the hotdogs hambugers and sausages came out...i think i had about 10 of each

then the desserts were out. someone had brought a giant bowl of fruit salad and i had a plate of that too...she said there was no sugar in it , but i know where were things like kiwi and watermelon, and grapes... but considering what i had passed up, that was a great cheat!

confession time...........

ok i bought a dozen donuts today for my carbbies and i just couldnt pass up one of the cream fille ones...i chewed up a big bite and spit it out......
then threw the rest of it out....

have a great night!

[Melly]

Heather after only one day I would doubt if it is ketosis but I do think it could be that you are not hungry and have the mindset that you are ready to do what you need to do to achieve your goals......whatever the case may be.....don't look a gift horse in the mouth and instead jump on him and ride!!!!!!!

Sherry that makes complete sense to me.........are you having fun with it? BTW.....have you weighed lately? How is your WOE going and your lose? Enquiring minds want to know

Loner......I knew as soon as I read that you took a bite of that donut that you were gonna say you chewed it up and spit it out. I would really like to make light of it and tease you but I want to say this and I mean it from the bottome of my heart.........don't do that to yourself......that is how cheating BEGINS!!!!! Get a grip girl and stay on your program. You have come too far to look back now.....take it from someone who has been there......it is very easy to fall off and gain

[Melly]

Sure has been slow here today.........I miss everyone and I relaly miss Lisa.......hope she is having fun but misses all of us.....heck you know she misses us.......whats not to miss?

[idioglossic]

Good morning.... all

wel my mini goal is to eat less and lean at every meal... for this week... and stay away from salty foods... feeling bloated..

to all

[Melly]

Pam I was looking at your stats and your WOE....still doing mostly Stillmas? What is a typical days menu like for you?

I just had 3 scrambled eggs with a tiny tiny bit of cheese. Lunch and snack will be .......... you guessed it..........CHICKEN!!!!!!! I am clucking in my sleep.....I swear I am!!!!!

Anyone have any ideas for shrimp? It has to be Stillmans friendly or at least as low in fat as possible. I made some stirfry with it yesterday and it was good but it was missing something......not really sure what

For those of you that are off today.........enjoy........for all you other poor saps that have to work like me......Hang in there and have a great day

[luvdanrs]

Hey Melly you know I am at work...like that took a genius to figure out....

Shrimp I am looking for stuff to do with shrimp too...for now I am eating them cold with coctail sauce that I made with low carb katsup. I saw someone that did something with them and made some sort of lime cilantro something I am waiting to hear back about the recipe.

Had a good day at the beach yesterday!!! Even had a good shopping day.. wooo hooo... hope everyone has a great LC day!!!!!!!!!!

[luvdanrs]

oh oh oh.... mini goal... lose 5 lbs and get into the 180's finally been hanging in the low 190's since like forever now...grrrrrrr! Lets say in 2 weeks to hit that goal!

[Melly]

Hey Luv!!!! Thanks for posting.......I miss ya being here more often. Sounds like you are doing great......I can't wait to see the 190's but that is down the road a ways. I am happy to report that I lost another 2 lbs.....232.5 this morning. Hoping to see 220's soon

[heather2578]

Melly, Great job!! I'm clucking like a chicken also! LOL

I'm down 2lbs in 2 days here too! 212 is a new all time low!

Andrea, nice to see ya here! Good luck! I don't like shrimp cold, but grilled is yummy. I usually just get it in restaurants because I'm afraid to mess it up.

Happy 4th everyone!

[Melly]

WOW Heather.....I just noticed your stats........you are doing great!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!

[heather2578]

Awwww

Thank you, thank you, no applause! LOL

[Loner]

Melly thanks you are always watching my back!

wish i coulda spit out the spinich i had for breakfast too !!!!

im home at 1:30 today yeah! see you in chat!

[Lisa Rae]

She's Backkkkkk!!!!!!!!

Oh My goodness...I have so much to tell and only 20 minutes until I have to get ready for work!

Ok..first let me say..this is absolutly the best vacation I have ever had! Joe and I had an absolute blast. He pampered and spoiled me rotten for the entore trip. Most people would groan at a 5 1/2 hour car ride..but it was great! We so rarely get to just " hang-out" and talk with our crazy life. We listened to tunes..sang along, laughed and talked the entire time. I am so not worried about having nothing to talk about whe Jake goes off to collage someday..we still absolutly enjoy each other!

It was 111 in Laughlin!! Lord was it hot. However, this gave me the chance to come out of my shell a bit and wear less clothes! I'm still not ever going to wear shorts in public, but did actually wear a t-strap tank top..and looked rather good! In Laughlin there are mostly very big people..and it gave me a real boost ( vs. living in Los Angeles where the average size is probably a 4!) I actually felt really proud of my size.

I also want to tell you..I stayed 99% legal on the food and am dang proud of that! Joe went ahead of time and found places I could eat. I enjoyed the most amazing seafood buffet I have ever had! I had shrimp, crab legs, lobster, fish..fruit..and some legal vegges. Yup..I had some of everything! The ONLY thing I had off plan the whole trip was a few mixed drinks on Saturday night! I rocked!!

Saturday night they had a huge Fireworks show ( celebrating the Hotels 16th anniversary and the 4th at the same time) Joe got us an amazing river view..and the fireworks were done over the river. We were like 2 blocks from the show..and I have never seen anything like it! Truly spectacular!!

Ok..2 last stories..

First..Joe and I have a gambling history. He always does great on the tables..I rock on the machines. This time..total opposite. Not sure why..but for once I wasn't intimidated by the tables..and won every time I sat at one! He was mind boggling on the machines. He won several $100 jackpots..and on the last machine he played right before we left..I left him at a $ machine as he put $50 in..I cam back an hour later..and he had $450!!! NOt only did we end up ahead..but ended-up getting all the meals compt.!!

Here's the best story of the trip ( hope you guys aren't already sick of me!) Ok..so we decide to play bonus blackjack. This is a 2 deck game..where on the first hadn of each new deck..you can bet money that the dealer will hit blackjack on their first hand, you will hit blackjack on your first hand..or both! ( odds pay 15 to 1 if you do one of either..or 25 to 1 if you do both and it hits) so were sittng their while she is shuffling debateing the "sense" of making these bets. I'm basically laughing at Joe because he puts 5 bucks on each. I'm saying things like " that is such a waste of money...no way will both hit..it's rediculas..the odds have to be insane" this is going back and forth over the table..and then the dealer lays down the cards..BAM...she has an ace showing. Everyone gasps. Then I look at Joe, and he has a wicked grin..winks and me and throws his cards down..BLACKJACK! I think I might have peed my pants a little....then the dealer checks her cards and BAMMMMMM!! BLACKJACK! so..on 2 five dollar bets..the Mr. Man walks away with $250!!!!! The table went nuts..and even the pit boss came over and had their mouths hanging open! I don't think I've ever seen Joe smile that big. I bowed to his greatness..and yup..played both bonuses the rest of the trip (LOL)

Ok..so much more to share..but need to get going.

I feel so much more relaxed and happy. We so needed some time away..and even the messy house isn't stressing me today.

I also want to say..I really missed you guys! seriously!! So many times over the trip I kept thinking things like " man, I can't wait to tell them this" or " Melly would be cracking-up right now"

So I'm off to go get ready for work..and hope this post wasn't too long...just wanted to share with my favorite group of peeps!

P.S. Heather... Glad to have you onboard! This is by far the most suportive and wonderful group of low-carbers I have met since starting some 5+ years ago. You've come to the right place

[Melly]

OMG OMG OMG Lisa..........that is too amazing.....that trip was meant to be girlfriend!!! I am SOOOOO glad you had a good time

How was Jake doing when you got home? Better I hope.

Great to have you back.........you were missed!!!

[Melly]

BTW I almost called you just to hear your voice but I thought that would be selfish and I didn't do it.......BUT I SURE WANTED TO!!!

[goalinsight]

Glad to see you back Lisa! and you did a great job staying on plan! WOW I am seriously impressed!
This is just a quick flyby I could not resist - on my way to talk to the judge and walk the new property!
TTFN!

[Melly]

Judge?

[Loner]

Welcome Home Lisa !!!!

[heather2578]

Wow Lisa! That sounds like a great trip! Thanks for the warm welcome!

I went on a road trip for two weeks in June with my (then-guy I was dating and not sure where it was going; now-boyfriend). We went from Florida all the way to California and back (coast to coast). It was a blast. 6,000+ miles and he drove every one of them! We stayed in Vegas for 1 night and played a little hold-em, but didn't win nearly as much as you guys did. Also visited the Grand Canyon which was breath-taking.

Congrats for staying 99% on plan while there! I didn't so much stay on plan, but I used "Carb Blockers" when I went off which made me feel better in my head, but I have no idea if they worked. When I weighed when I got back I had only put on 1lb, but I was not able to take it off the last part of the month because I also got into a car accident (not part of the trip). That's why I'm back to induction now because last month was a complete low-carb disaster. This month (day 3) is so far so good!!