~~Losing 100 lbs i 2007~~ September 3-10 - Page 6

Jennifer · 09-06-2007, 09:26 AM

Laura & mstrudy - My fitday is linked in my siggie. Feel free to check it out. I've been at it for a while, so some days I'm over 20 carbs, but you'll get the idea. And I wholeheartedly agree about getting the bulk of your carbs via veggies. Please keep the questions coming. That is the best way to learn, and we're all here to support each other. And read the book for whichever plan you're doing.

back Chrissy! GO SAINTS!!

kbetz - Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I've had a few planned cheats here & there too. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to everyone, but I firmly believe that they kept me from the out of control bingeing that I'm susceptible to, especially when I feel deprived.
How are the kiddos today?

jennay - You can do it & we're here to help!!

Tiffani - Those are great sites! I already love Linda Sue's site but I was unfamiliar with the other 2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycattaz

since I started coming here, it has made a big different in how I look at things.... and I have you, gran, tannie, pooraggie, jennifer and everyone else for keep me accountable.... I miss some of those that don't post anymore.... but, I am glad that this thread didn't fall apart when everyone started becoming MIA..... we just keep getting stronger...... Alot of new faces, alot of good new idea's.... I do hope that when this year is up, that we start another thread for 2008..... I would miss each and everyone of you if I didn't get my daily fix of this thread you all of you.....

Like I say many times before... YOu guys are awesome.... and I love and appreciate everyone of you...... KUTGW!

ITA!!!!
WTG avoiding the do-nuts!

AggieMom - In the immortal words of Ann Landers, your co-worker needs to M(H)OB!

PoorAggieMom · 09-06-2007, 09:57 AM

Scales are back down to last Saturday's low, which means that I've wasted five days and proves that I have to get off the couch on weekends instead of lay there!

Dreamcometru · 09-06-2007, 10:00 AM

Hi everyone. Well here I go doing the bouncy thing again. Back up to 190!!!!

Oh well. I need to lose those 2 lbs about 8 times before it actually sticks and this is round 2. The good thing is the scale isn't going to 193 or 194 like it was before, just between 188 and 190.

Jennay: Hopefully September will bring a new routine for us and it will be easier to settle in to LC'ing. Hang in there. We can do it.

I think it's time for me to go back to 25 or less again for a while and pump up the exercise again. Week on, week off. Although still LC'ing, my carbs kind of creep up when I'm not particularly trying to keep them really low.

Christy: Glad you're back.

Lisa: What you said. Yah!!!! Let's keep this board going in 2008. I'm in for sure.

Divine: Thanks for the menus. They always help me.

Tiffani: Thanks for posting the links. I love going through that stuff, even as a refresher course. After being at this as long as I have, sometimes I tend to stray.

Hey everyone else.

Divine Miss M · 09-06-2007, 11:39 AM

Lisa: Ditto what you said. I wish we would hear from Paula, Gran and Tannie again!

Penny: That wasn't a crazy post, that was a reality post!

Hey, if you had to rest for awhile, that's ok...don't be so hard on yourself!

Jennay and Dream: Thanks, ladies! I'm still a bit dazed and can't believe I finally hit that 65 lbs. when August seemed like such a stubborn month. In the long run, I did myself a big favor with all that shaking it up thru August, cuz now I can have 1000-1150 calories a day, I figured how to cycle proteins, fats, and carbs (for now, anyway), and I no longer have to drop those calories to less than 800 (more like 500) to lose fat!

Hey, Dream, whatcha doing with your woe to shake it up? If you are walking and jogging like crazy, are you also dropping inches again??? Ever consider a new exercise program to shake it up, too? Maybe cut back just a bit on the walking and introduce conditioning exercises of some sort? Just an idea!

Divine Miss M · 09-06-2007, 11:40 AM

Forgot to say...I dropped again today and I am in a new decade! Glory hallelujah, cuz there were days that I never thought I'd make it to this new low!

How are all our "newer" girls doing today?

Jennifer · 09-06-2007, 12:11 PM

Congrats Miss M!!!

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-06-2007, 12:38 PM

I feel like such a LOSER

I didnt even make it a full day on induction

What is wrong with me? TOM is like 7 days away!! Should I wait to start? I'm so confused

PoorAggieMom · 09-06-2007, 12:44 PM

DMM - That is AWESOME news, lady! Do you realize that you've lost twice as much weight as I, and I started a week after you? Without sounding condescending, I am so proud of you!

Dream - I don't know about you, but I'm sick of this ongoing fight with my scales! I'm gonna win, darn it! If I only lose a couple of pounds a week, then so be it!

My menu...
Breakfast: 2 eggs in the microwave (at work, had to improvise)
8 oz. unsweetened green tea
Snack: SF Jell-O
Lunch: Baked white fish, cabbage and spinach
8 oz. unsweetened raspberry tea
Dinner: Grilled chicken
6 oz. Diet A&W Cream Soda

I guess I'm going to have to start keeping track of all the water I drink. I have no idea.

PoorAggieMom · 09-06-2007, 12:52 PM

BTB - What are you eating? I've re-inducted several times over the past four years, so I know how hard it is. I had to totally commit myself. I knew it wouldn't work until I was ready.

My advice to you is drink as much water as you can. Pick up your glass, and drink the whole glass of water before putting it down. You'll fill so full that you won't want anything!

Another thing I did is to look long and hard at the bad thing you're about to put in your mouth. Is it worth it? NO!!! Don't eat it!

These things have worked for me, and I haven't cheated since June!

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-06-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorAggieMom

BTB - What are you eating? I've re-inducted several times over the past four years, so I know how hard it is. I had to totally commit myself. I knew it wouldn't work until I was ready.

My advice to you is drink as much water as you can. Pick up your glass, and drink the whole glass of water before putting it down. You'll fill so full that you won't want anything!

Another thing I did is to look long and hard at the bad thing you're about to put in your mouth. Is it worth it? NO!!! Don't eat it!

These things have worked for me, and I haven't cheated since June!

Thanks Penny

mycattaz · 09-06-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbeyondthebeautyx

I feel like such a LOSER

I didnt even make it a full day on induction

What is wrong with me? TOM is like 7 days away!! Should I wait to start? I'm so confused

No, dont' wait to start... just continue trying each day... what is setting you back? if you put it off, it will just make it worse... It also takes me a few days to get back into the swing of thing when I get of the plan....just hang in there....

Dreamcometru · 09-06-2007, 02:43 PM

Yah, Penny, since I got close to onderland and beyond, it's been really hard to get the weight to come off. My scale hates me. I would love to lose 2 lbs a week. But instead its been 2 lbs a month for about the last 3.

Divine: Congrats once again! You rock. Thanks for your suggestions. I'm going to start the 10-minute workout in the mornings and try to do it 3 times a week, if not more. This workout, of course, is in addition to the other exercise I already am getting. In addition to walking, I work out at the gym. Treadclimber, elliptical, ab bench, counterweight machine, etc. I'm trying to work my upper body to compensate for the workout my lower body gets doing aerobic exercise. If anyone wants the 10 minute workout, PM me your email address and I will send it on. I'm shakin my woe by dropping back my carbs. When I upped them I dropped to 188, but that's not working any more so its time to drop them back again. I'm working on the fats and proteins thing. I can't seem to pinpoint what's right for me. I need to do some more close watching and fitday calculations to see when I gain and lose.

Laura, just jump back in and don't beat yourself up. I know its really hard. I try to budge back to induction standards and keep blowing it by eating strawberries or extra veggies. I just can't bring myself to eat just meat or protein for two meals a day so I end up adding the veggie or berries. I've got to try harder.

Lunch today was a fresh from the garden tomato, two HB eggs and a LC yogert. I have no idea what I will make for dinner. Definitely not LC tortillas!

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-06-2007, 03:09 PM

Hey all thanks so much for the support. I just found out that my dear uncle passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack. Other wise healthy. This is a huge wake up call, considering my dad is battling lung cancer and I still continue to neglect myself. What a shame!!

mycattaz · 09-06-2007, 03:12 PM

so sorry Laura.... wish there was something I could say to make you feel better....

it seems this has been a year for me to lose relative.... a few aunts and uncle have pass this year... also a cousin that was just a few years older then me, died suddenly..... I know the hurt you must be feeling... do know my thoughs and prayers are with you and your family....

mycattaz · 09-06-2007, 03:15 PM

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...s-journal.html

this is my journal.... Laura i too have been thur alot of stuggles... you can read just a few post by me and find that I have alot of up and down times.... "Sucessful people are the people that never give up, but keep trying to they make there goals"

you can do this Laura...

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-06-2007, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycattaz

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...s-journal.html

this is my journal.... Laura i too have been thur alot of stuggles... you can read just a few post by me and find that I have alot of up and down times.... "Sucessful people are the people that never give up, but keep trying to they make there goals"

you can do this Laura...

Hey Lisa thank you so much

kbetz0419 · 09-06-2007, 05:29 PM

For those of you looking for a really easy way to stay at 20 carbs a day.

This is what I do when I dont want to think about it.
Most bags of frozen veg have 5 carbs per serving. If the bag has 5 serving than you can say there is 25 carbs in the bag. Nobody wants to eat 4/5 ths of a bag of green beans all day. What you can do is figure out the total number of carbs in the veg bag by mulipling the carbs times the serving. this will give you the total carbs in the bag. Divide the bag so that each serving only has 5 carbs. Place the single serving in a baggy and do this with all diffrent kinds of veggies. You can allow yourself 4 - (5 carb) servings of veggies a day. Then add in your meats. This takes some time but it is one way to be sure that you are getting no more and no less. I will tell you that atkins induction is supposed to have salads and stuff, but this works well for me. Normally cooking veggies would change the serving/carb size, but since you are starting with preset frozen bags, It should be pretty close.

kbetz0419 · 09-06-2007, 05:47 PM

Ok girls I think I have cought up on all the reading. It seems like half of us are flying high and the others are hover over head. We have to stay strong and do it for our selfs.

Ok I have to confess I am in trouble. Big Trouble. I am telling you this to force my self to confront it. I was doing so well not eating the junk, but a hand full of this and that has turned into a bowl full. I have been so worn down and then I got this awfull cold, the kids got sick/ surgeries, and I think I came really close to have a nervous break down. TOM also started. My DH andI have been at each others throats because he refuses to help me. Ok enough wahh, wahh, wahh. This is all part of life and you have to get threw it.
I havent been on the scale in 2 days and I am really afraid to see what it says.I can feal the buldge in my waist.

The 3 oldest kids are doing well, and 1y/o is about 50 % recovered. My cold is about
40 % gone. I have to get my <<<<< in gear and get serious. I am going to clean out the house tommarow and do what ever it takes to get myself down from what ever it is up to.

Divine Miss M · 09-06-2007, 06:18 PM

Jennifer, Penny, and Dream: Thank you again, girls. No, Penny, I hadn't realized our starting dates were just a few days apart!

Dream, you are just kicking caboose with all that exercise, so my guess is that you are seeing what looks like maintenance because you are building lean body mass -"boo-koo big-time"! I would think upping your proteins would be the way to go; upping fats a bit probably wouldn't hurt, either. But I found upping all three didn't work for me. It's better for me to have higher proteins and just a tiny bit more of fats, than upping carbs. We're all different, so you might want to try one at a time, or combining two at a time, and then wait for results within a few days....What do you think?

Beauty: I ditto Lisa's advice...and I am so very sorry to hear about your uncle. What a terrible shock for your family....

About your woe, I also wanted to say, when first starting Induction, just eat as much lean protein as you desire when you feel like having something off plan. It will help you deal with any temptations...eat chicken, eggs (boiled, scrambled, poached, whatever), a small can of tuna (if you like fish), a few slices of thinly-sliced turkey, etc.

Also, if at all possible, try eating about 2-3 oz. of proteins every time you are hungry. That might turn out to be every few hours, but it will get you off to a great start with ketosis and controlling hunger.

Kbetz: You're under a lot of stress, hon, but you know...it might help if you reach for lean proteins or fresh, raw veggies dipped in a bit of ranch dressing when you're feeling overwhelmed. Do you boil yourself a pot of eggs for the day? How about canned, all-white meat chicken or water-packed tuna? Or fresh, roasted turkey slices? Or even deli turkey, if sodium is not too much of a concern?

Even so, it would be better than reaching for something that is only going to slow you down and make you feel down. You deserve better than that, sweetie!

Jennifer · 09-06-2007, 06:37 PM

Laura - I'm so sorry about your uncle

And your dad. We're going through he same thing with my mom (brain & bone) & I know how hard it is,
MissM is right about getting adequate protein during Induction. You also need lots of good fats because that is what keeps us full and happy & fights those cravings. Eat when you're hungry for the first few days, no matter how much you eat. In a few days you'll be in ketosis and your hunger will be down to a more "normal" amount. Don't forget your 3 cups of veggies, & eat only from the Induction list.

kbetz - Step away from the junk food! It will not, I repeat not, make you feel better, make your kids feel better, or make you less mad at your DH. MissM is so right (I'm sensing a pattern here

) that you have to be prepared. Have some good snacks on hand for when you need them. I read someone's siggie that said "If hunger isn't the problem, food isn't the answer". I try to keeo that in mind. Don't always succeed, but I try.
Your idea about the bag of vegs is good. Nice and easy to keep track of.

Dream - Are the extra veggies & berries putting you over 20 carbs for the day? If not you should be OK. Eat 1 cup w/each meal & you won't feel deprived & go over. Do you think you're at a point where you need to add in more carbs, or are you at your CCL? Maybe just add some different carbs. Shake it up as MissM says!

Don't forget to take your measurements!

jennaysteele · 09-06-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewhitehouse

Hey Jennay. Were you still eating lower carb foods when you were off for 4 weeks? or were you eating anything?

Tiffani- to answer your question uhh, yeah I pretty much ate junk food- there was a day here or there where I was more careful. I didn't overeat during that time, just ate crappy food (like fast food a lot!).

Jennifer · 09-06-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jennaysteele

Tiffani- to answer your question uhh, yeah I pretty much ate junk food- there was a day here or there where I was more careful. I didn't overeat during that time, just ate crappy food (like fast food a lot!).

Then honestly you didn't do too badly. I would have gained a lot more.

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-06-2007, 08:01 PM

Here I go again..................Re-inducting tomorrow

I can do this

When life hands you lemons......What do we do? Make Leomnande

Christy514 · 09-06-2007, 09:06 PM

Jennay: that's good that it was only 8 lbs... It's hard getting back on track...trust me I know I'm in the same boat your in!

DMM: Thanks for the welcome back, I need to try some new things for sure! I am starting to get bored!

Jennifer: I am watching the game as we speak...it's not going so well

Thanks to all the welcome backs, missed you all! and welcome to all the new people!

y'all have a good night!

09-06-2007, 10:00 AM	#153
Dreamcometru MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,263 Gallery: Dreamcometru Start Date: November 2006	Hi everyone. Well here I go doing the bouncy thing again. Back up to 190!!!! Oh well. I need to lose those 2 lbs about 8 times before it actually sticks and this is round 2. The good thing is the scale isn't going to 193 or 194 like it was before, just between 188 and 190. Jennay: Hopefully September will bring a new routine for us and it will be easier to settle in to LC'ing. Hang in there. We can do it. I think it's time for me to go back to 25 or less again for a while and pump up the exercise again. Week on, week off. Although still LC'ing, my carbs kind of creep up when I'm not particularly trying to keep them really low. Christy: Glad you're back. Lisa: What you said. Yah!!!! Let's keep this board going in 2008. I'm in for sure. Divine: Thanks for the menus. They always help me. Tiffani: Thanks for posting the links. I love going through that stuff, even as a refresher course. After being at this as long as I have, sometimes I tend to stray. Hey everyone else. __________________ GOAL: 160's (Still trying)

09-06-2007, 11:39 AM	#154
Divine Miss M MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Divine Great Lake State Posts: 1,323 Gallery: Divine Miss M Stats: A Divine Goal: 160-165 WOE: Protein Power/EFGT/Stillman's Start Date: Restart: 5/03/07	Lisa: Ditto what you said. I wish we would hear from Paula, Gran and Tannie again! Penny: That wasn't a crazy post, that was a reality post! Hey, if you had to rest for awhile, that's ok...don't be so hard on yourself! Jennay and Dream: Thanks, ladies! I'm still a bit dazed and can't believe I finally hit that 65 lbs. when August seemed like such a stubborn month. In the long run, I did myself a big favor with all that shaking it up thru August, cuz now I can have 1000-1150 calories a day, I figured how to cycle proteins, fats, and carbs (for now, anyway), and I no longer have to drop those calories to less than 800 (more like 500) to lose fat! Hey, Dream, whatcha doing with your woe to shake it up? If you are walking and jogging like crazy, are you also dropping inches again??? Ever consider a new exercise program to shake it up, too? Maybe cut back just a bit on the walking and introduce conditioning exercises of some sort? Just an idea! __________________ Please Visit My Blog: The Delightful Designs of the Divine Miss M ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I like whooshes better than carbs!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ One Year Anniversary on 5/03/08:95 lbs. off! - Exercise: Self-Designed Water Calisthenics

09-06-2007, 12:44 PM	#158
PoorAggieMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372 Gallery: PoorAggieMom Stats: 226.5/here we go again WOE: Low carb Start Date: 5/7/07	DMM - That is AWESOME news, lady! Do you realize that you've lost twice as much weight as I, and I started a week after you? Without sounding condescending, I am so proud of you! Dream - I don't know about you, but I'm sick of this ongoing fight with my scales! I'm gonna win, darn it! If I only lose a couple of pounds a week, then so be it! My menu... Breakfast: 2 eggs in the microwave (at work, had to improvise) 8 oz. unsweetened green tea Snack: SF Jell-O Lunch: Baked white fish, cabbage and spinach 8 oz. unsweetened raspberry tea Dinner: Grilled chicken 6 oz. Diet A&W Cream Soda I guess I'm going to have to start keeping track of all the water I drink. I have no idea. __________________ Penny

09-06-2007, 05:29 PM	#167
kbetz0419 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: moveing to wonderland ASAP Posts: 1,353 Gallery: kbetz0419 Stats: 5"7 -300/272/170 WOE: 20 carbs and eat 4 times a day Start Date: Restart may,2008	For those of you looking for a really easy way to stay at 20 carbs a day. This is what I do when I dont want to think about it. Most bags of frozen veg have 5 carbs per serving. If the bag has 5 serving than you can say there is 25 carbs in the bag. Nobody wants to eat 4/5 ths of a bag of green beans all day. What you can do is figure out the total number of carbs in the veg bag by mulipling the carbs times the serving. this will give you the total carbs in the bag. Divide the bag so that each serving only has 5 carbs. Place the single serving in a baggy and do this with all diffrent kinds of veggies. You can allow yourself 4 - (5 carb) servings of veggies a day. Then add in your meats. This takes some time but it is one way to be sure that you are getting no more and no less. I will tell you that atkins induction is supposed to have salads and stuff, but this works well for me. Normally cooking veggies would change the serving/carb size, but since you are starting with preset frozen bags, It should be pretty close. __________________ A fourty pound gift to my self for Christmas ( may1st 2008- 300#) 300,299.298.297.296.295.294.293.292.291.290.289. 288.287.286.285.284.283.282.281.280,279,278,277, 276,275,274,273 272,271,270,269,268,266,265,264, 263,262,261,260.259,258,257,256,255,254,253,252,25 1,250 Merry Christmas ...... Goal will be met!

09-06-2007, 06:18 PM	#169
Divine Miss M MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Divine Great Lake State Posts: 1,323 Gallery: Divine Miss M Stats: A Divine Goal: 160-165 WOE: Protein Power/EFGT/Stillman's Start Date: Restart: 5/03/07	Jennifer, Penny, and Dream: Thank you again, girls. No, Penny, I hadn't realized our starting dates were just a few days apart! Dream, you are just kicking caboose with all that exercise, so my guess is that you are seeing what looks like maintenance because you are building lean body mass -"boo-koo big-time"! I would think upping your proteins would be the way to go; upping fats a bit probably wouldn't hurt, either. But I found upping all three didn't work for me. It's better for me to have higher proteins and just a tiny bit more of fats, than upping carbs. We're all different, so you might want to try one at a time, or combining two at a time, and then wait for results within a few days....What do you think? Beauty: I ditto Lisa's advice...and I am so very sorry to hear about your uncle. What a terrible shock for your family.... About your woe, I also wanted to say, when first starting Induction, just eat as much lean protein as you desire when you feel like having something off plan. It will help you deal with any temptations...eat chicken, eggs (boiled, scrambled, poached, whatever), a small can of tuna (if you like fish), a few slices of thinly-sliced turkey, etc. Also, if at all possible, try eating about 2-3 oz. of proteins every time you are hungry. That might turn out to be every few hours, but it will get you off to a great start with ketosis and controlling hunger. Kbetz: You're under a lot of stress, hon, but you know...it might help if you reach for lean proteins or fresh, raw veggies dipped in a bit of ranch dressing when you're feeling overwhelmed. Do you boil yourself a pot of eggs for the day? How about canned, all-white meat chicken or water-packed tuna? Or fresh, roasted turkey slices? Or even deli turkey, if sodium is not too much of a concern? Even so, it would be better than reaching for something that is only going to slow you down and make you feel down. You deserve better than that, sweetie! Last edited by Divine Miss M : 09-06-2007 at 06:20 PM.

09-06-2007, 09:57 AM	#152
PoorAggieMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372 Gallery: PoorAggieMom Stats: 226.5/here we go again WOE: Low carb Start Date: 5/7/07	Scales are back down to last Saturday's low, which means that I've wasted five days and proves that I have to get off the couch on weekends instead of lay there!

09-06-2007, 11:40 AM	#155
Divine Miss M MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Divine Great Lake State Posts: 1,323 Gallery: Divine Miss M Stats: A Divine Goal: 160-165 WOE: Protein Power/EFGT/Stillman's Start Date: Restart: 5/03/07	Forgot to say...I dropped again today and I am in a new decade! Glory hallelujah, cuz there were days that I never thought I'd make it to this new low! How are all our "newer" girls doing today?

09-06-2007, 12:11 PM	#156
Jennifer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Jen Posts: 9,180 Gallery: Jennifer Stats: scale free till New Years WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/30/07	Congrats Miss M!!!

09-06-2007, 12:38 PM	#157
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	I feel like such a LOSER I didnt even make it a full day on induction What is wrong with me? TOM is like 7 days away!! Should I wait to start? I'm so confused

09-06-2007, 12:52 PM	#159
PoorAggieMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372 Gallery: PoorAggieMom Stats: 226.5/here we go again WOE: Low carb Start Date: 5/7/07	BTB - What are you eating? I've re-inducted several times over the past four years, so I know how hard it is. I had to totally commit myself. I knew it wouldn't work until I was ready. My advice to you is drink as much water as you can. Pick up your glass, and drink the whole glass of water before putting it down. You'll fill so full that you won't want anything! Another thing I did is to look long and hard at the bad thing you're about to put in your mouth. Is it worth it? NO!!! Don't eat it! These things have worked for me, and I haven't cheated since June!

09-06-2007, 02:43 PM	#162
Dreamcometru MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,263 Gallery: Dreamcometru Start Date: November 2006	Yah, Penny, since I got close to onderland and beyond, it's been really hard to get the weight to come off. My scale hates me. I would love to lose 2 lbs a week. But instead its been 2 lbs a month for about the last 3. Divine: Congrats once again! You rock. Thanks for your suggestions. I'm going to start the 10-minute workout in the mornings and try to do it 3 times a week, if not more. This workout, of course, is in addition to the other exercise I already am getting. In addition to walking, I work out at the gym. Treadclimber, elliptical, ab bench, counterweight machine, etc. I'm trying to work my upper body to compensate for the workout my lower body gets doing aerobic exercise. If anyone wants the 10 minute workout, PM me your email address and I will send it on. I'm shakin my woe by dropping back my carbs. When I upped them I dropped to 188, but that's not working any more so its time to drop them back again. I'm working on the fats and proteins thing. I can't seem to pinpoint what's right for me. I need to do some more close watching and fitday calculations to see when I gain and lose. Laura, just jump back in and don't beat yourself up. I know its really hard. I try to budge back to induction standards and keep blowing it by eating strawberries or extra veggies. I just can't bring myself to eat just meat or protein for two meals a day so I end up adding the veggie or berries. I've got to try harder. Lunch today was a fresh from the garden tomato, two HB eggs and a LC yogert. I have no idea what I will make for dinner. Definitely not LC tortillas!

09-06-2007, 03:09 PM	#163
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	Hey all thanks so much for the support. I just found out that my dear uncle passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack. Other wise healthy. This is a huge wake up call, considering my dad is battling lung cancer and I still continue to neglect myself. What a shame!!

09-06-2007, 03:12 PM	#164
mycattaz Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 4,479 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/279.6/249 WOE: low carb	so sorry Laura.... wish there was something I could say to make you feel better.... it seems this has been a year for me to lose relative.... a few aunts and uncle have pass this year... also a cousin that was just a few years older then me, died suddenly..... I know the hurt you must be feeling... do know my thoughs and prayers are with you and your family....

09-06-2007, 03:15 PM	#165
mycattaz Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 4,479 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/279.6/249 WOE: low carb	http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...s-journal.html this is my journal.... Laura i too have been thur alot of stuggles... you can read just a few post by me and find that I have alot of up and down times.... "Sucessful people are the people that never give up, but keep trying to they make there goals" you can do this Laura...

09-06-2007, 05:47 PM	#168
kbetz0419 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: moveing to wonderland ASAP Posts: 1,353 Gallery: kbetz0419 Stats: 5"7 -300/272/170 WOE: 20 carbs and eat 4 times a day Start Date: Restart may,2008	Ok girls I think I have cought up on all the reading. It seems like half of us are flying high and the others are hover over head. We have to stay strong and do it for our selfs. Ok I have to confess I am in trouble. Big Trouble. I am telling you this to force my self to confront it. I was doing so well not eating the junk, but a hand full of this and that has turned into a bowl full. I have been so worn down and then I got this awfull cold, the kids got sick/ surgeries, and I think I came really close to have a nervous break down. TOM also started. My DH andI have been at each others throats because he refuses to help me. Ok enough wahh, wahh, wahh. This is all part of life and you have to get threw it. I havent been on the scale in 2 days and I am really afraid to see what it says.I can feal the buldge in my waist. The 3 oldest kids are doing well, and 1y/o is about 50 % recovered. My cold is about 40 % gone. I have to get my <<<<< in gear and get serious. I am going to clean out the house tommarow and do what ever it takes to get myself down from what ever it is up to.

09-06-2007, 06:37 PM	#170
Jennifer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Jen Posts: 9,180 Gallery: Jennifer Stats: scale free till New Years WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/30/07	Laura - I'm so sorry about your uncle And your dad. We're going through he same thing with my mom (brain & bone) & I know how hard it is, MissM is right about getting adequate protein during Induction. You also need lots of good fats because that is what keeps us full and happy & fights those cravings. Eat when you're hungry for the first few days, no matter how much you eat. In a few days you'll be in ketosis and your hunger will be down to a more "normal" amount. Don't forget your 3 cups of veggies, & eat only from the Induction list. kbetz - Step away from the junk food! It will not, I repeat not, make you feel better, make your kids feel better, or make you less mad at your DH. MissM is so right (I'm sensing a pattern here ) that you have to be prepared. Have some good snacks on hand for when you need them. I read someone's siggie that said "If hunger isn't the problem, food isn't the answer". I try to keeo that in mind. Don't always succeed, but I try. Your idea about the bag of vegs is good. Nice and easy to keep track of. Dream - Are the extra veggies & berries putting you over 20 carbs for the day? If not you should be OK. Eat 1 cup w/each meal & you won't feel deprived & go over. Do you think you're at a point where you need to add in more carbs, or are you at your CCL? Maybe just add some different carbs. Shake it up as MissM says! Don't forget to take your measurements!

09-06-2007, 08:01 PM	#173
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	Ok Gals............ Here I go again..................Re-inducting tomorrow I can do this When life hands you lemons......What do we do? Make Leomnande

09-06-2007, 09:06 PM	#174
Christy514 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 77 Gallery: Christy514 Stats: 293/263/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/17/07	Jennay: that's good that it was only 8 lbs... It's hard getting back on track...trust me I know I'm in the same boat your in! DMM: Thanks for the welcome back, I need to try some new things for sure! I am starting to get bored! Jennifer: I am watching the game as we speak...it's not going so well Thanks to all the welcome backs, missed you all! and welcome to all the new people! y'all have a good night!