300+ Support Group-Peach Blossoms-The month of Of MARCH - Page 17

behind_the_mask · 03-19-2008, 06:50 PM

Hello everyone. Today's been really busy, so I've just been lurking and trying to stay on top of what's up with everyone here. Just wanted to check in!

DIYninja · 03-20-2008, 02:19 AM

Since the Caloric restriction thread is *cough* deader than a doornail, I guess i can post some progress here. I fell from 320.2 yesterday to 318.8

I cant help but to weigh every day!

My april 1 modest goal of 320 has been met hopefully to stay BEHIND ME FORVER!

If i can hit 310 by my anniversary ill be stoked. but my official, fail proof realistic goal is ten pounds for each full calendar month. But i like to dream.

Zer · 03-20-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DIYninja

Since the Caloric restriction thread is *cough* deader than a doornail, I guess i can post some progress here. I fell from 320.2 yesterday to 318.8

Yay for YOU, DIYninja! You're 100# ahead of me, but I can see you and I'm coming along, right behind you, fast as I can! Just saw 420.8 on my midweek peek Wed morn and I'm hopeful that Saturday will show me 418 (or thereabouts). Keep on posting your progress here. I'll be watching, as your "buddy+100#" as we move downward, ounce by ounce!

I'm learning about the BLOG categories. How to set them up. Just started a new category to talk about how LCFriends has changed my viewpoint on moving my muscles (aka the excruciating "E" word). More at http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/bl...ng-e-word.html as I celebrate Jezzie's thread on backyard walking. Handy, thrifty, safe and private for the shy among us who are reluctant to step out on public walks.

DIYninja · 03-20-2008, 03:05 AM

Thanks so much for being here!Like i said before i dont know anyone personally who is in the same boat.

My blog is at <center>The DIYNinja Loses</center>

Zer · 03-20-2008, 03:13 AM

Deb's 300+ thread is a VERY PERSONAL support thread. Thanks, Deb, for being so warm and welcoming that we feel quite at home here. You've changed my life! I'm finally really 'getting' what LC is all about. It's been a long haul!

debkeversole · 03-20-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Tamale

I had pics like that taken about ten years ago. We h ave lots of closets and a garage that are a MESS - plus just little things like cleaning moldings around doors, etc... The more we do the better I feel, so I have to appreciate that. When we're "done" I'll have more time. I am so impressed by all of us - not only the good numbers and successes, but also the fact that we are admitting our slip-ups and lessons learned. We all benefit from this; from knowing we aren't alone. Love you Ladies!

Hot Tamale! have you seen the FLYlady weekly thread? really nice posters and no annoying emails! and Cindy's Porch is awesome too! She has an awesome worksheet for spring break that I and mu DSs are gonna do MMUUHHHWWAA *evil laugh while rubbing hand together* (boys don't know this yet!)

check it out! it can work with 4 year olds! http://www.cindysporch.net/images/cl...mchallenge.gif

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Originally Posted by Zer

What a glamorous gal our Deb is! I'm wishing I had some half so "scary" as Deb says hers is. Scary? Scary beautiful, that's what I see! Scary exotic, too. WOW!

thank you for your kind words Zer but that picture is awful!

however i did think my hair turned out good

(an hour in hair and makeup) now i am much grayer and older...oh well! i'll try to get up enough nerve to let my DH take a pic of me soon

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIYninja

Since the Caloric restriction thread is *cough* deader than a doornail, I guess i can post some progress here. I fell from 320.2 yesterday to 318.8
I cant help but to weigh every day!
My april 1 modest goal of 320 has been met hopefully to stay BEHIND ME FORVER!
If i can hit 310 by my anniversary ill be stoked. but my official, fail proof realistic goal is ten pounds for each full calendar month. But i like to dream.

When is your anniversary??? Our 20th is coming up in August

debkeversole · 03-20-2008, 05:29 AM

Here's how it works...

1. Print out the "Children's Clean Room Challenge" for each child. You can choose either the PDF File or the GIF File. Cut up each of the squares.

2. Pop over the corner store and pick up some 5 and dime candy and some other rarely purchased treats. These are not "bribes" to clean up a room, they are "rewards" - a huge difference! I bought 12 five cent candies, one can of soda (because they will get thirsty), one small bag of chips, and one frozen ice treat (for when the room was done).

3. Let your kids choose some great music.

4. Open the windows in their bedroom to let in some fresh air (unless of course it is too cold outside).

5. Now get ready for some spring fling fun with the kids. Remember, they are doing most of the work, but you need to be available to help them out with some of the heavier stuff, the sorting stuff, and the cleaning supply stuff.

6. Start with the first card (#1). Once your child has finished a task, they get a reward (one candy, etc.). I never told my kids that there were candies until the first task was done - you should have seen them run to finish the next task LOL.

7. By about task 7 or 8, change the reward from a candy to a fresh drink. Your kids will be getting thirsty.

8. When all the tasks are done - please celebrate with your children. They have done a wonderful job. Treat them to some family fun - a trip to the park, a game of basketball at the school, a bike ride, whatever - it is up to you and your kids.

debkeversole · 03-20-2008, 05:31 AM

DIYninja · 03-20-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by debkeversole

When is your anniversary??? Our 20th is coming up in August

April 13th. It will be our 12th

i just turned 29 this month too lol

cleochatra · 03-20-2008, 05:58 AM

Someone just hit twoterville, but I'm not saying who.

DIYninja · 03-20-2008, 05:59 AM

Congrats!!!! I cant even tell you how badly i want to see that number. just to be under that big freakin 3...

congrats!

Doing this Again · 03-20-2008, 06:11 AM

Seriously!! I am impressed. You go at this so hard. Your intensity keeps reminding me that I need to do this better than half a$$ed. You seem to have fun doing it too, w/ the recipe inventions, and your blog. I WANT to be as good as you, but I clearly don't have as much fun doing it. That makes me jealous, all your hard work is rewarded, but it doesn't seem to be as much hard work for you.

Your enthusiasm is contagious though. Maybe if we all keep reading your blog it will be a full on epidemic!

Hot Tamale · 03-20-2008, 06:30 AM

Woo Hoo to twoterville!!!! Go Cleo!

I have seen the flylady - have to get back into that...
Also, thanks for the kids' idea! I think DD9 can do it!

debkeversole · 03-20-2008, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

Someone just hit twoterville, but I'm not saying who.

CLAIM IT!

cleochatra · 03-20-2008, 06:54 AM

Thank you, DIY! Laura and I have been talking about hitting the 299's for so long, I was excited just to hit it. I stepped on the scale a few times just to make sure (darned digital scale).

Doingthisagain-- 40 pounds since January 21 isn't half-hearted weight loss! You're doing tremendously!

I have made this fun and more exciting because the last time I did Atkins, I ate eggs every day and hated life. I decided this time that I am going to raise the roof and have a heck of a good time doing this. It's really made a difference. I am also a member of a local not-for-profit who weighs me weekly in a friendly setting. That is huge accountability right there. When you're beholden to a group of folks, your motivation suddenly skyrockets. You don't want to let them down, and you don't want to let yourself down, either. Plus, at my age, I need to get the weight off for my kids. They are worried about me. I lost my mom when I was 13 (car accident), and they're too young to lose theirs, and especially if that's in my control.

Thank you, HotTamale!

LOL deb-- I'll claim it, but I'm waiting for Laura so the real celebration can begin!

Zer · 03-20-2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIYninja

i just turned 29 this month.

How cool! Sure wish I'd been as cool as you back when I was 29. Just turned 64 myself, last month, and figure IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN? is this year's mantra!

dantesmom · 03-20-2008, 08:46 AM

WAY TO GO CLEO!!!!!!!!

FiberGal · 03-20-2008, 09:54 AM

Congrats Cleo!!!!

Bandy1 · 03-20-2008, 09:59 AM

Hi to all!

You ladies are amazing. I can't help but feel uplifted reading about how yall are doing. Everyone is looking great. I have been feeling really crappy, because I have been eating crappy. (see the correlation???)

I'm thinking about doing a cleansing fast to get rid of all the garbage, then going back to clean eating. Last time I did the fast, I made it 4 days. My goal was 10, so I'm not anxious to start again, but anxious to feel better.

As far as getting private messaging active, mine wasn't active until I had been here 60 or90 days I think. It took quite awhile. It's a real pain.

amm · 03-20-2008, 10:13 AM

Yay Cleo! I remember how awesome it felt to finally see that 2 instead of the 3.

Hot Tamale · 03-20-2008, 10:28 AM

Amm - You look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DIYninja · 03-20-2008, 11:36 AM

Me? cool? naaaahhh lol.

oh hey, does anyone else here have "the bean"? I bought it last year and never touched it but i just inflated it today! and no catastrophy when i sat on it. will be great for my back! I guess they werent kidding when they said it holds at least 400 pounds! The crunches are so much better on that than the exercise ball.

behind_the_mask · 03-20-2008, 11:58 AM

CONGRATS CLEO!!! And CONGRATS to all of you who are losing!!!

Today's Menu:
B- turkey sandwich on oopsies (4)
L- brie, pickles, Atkins shake (4)
S- coffee w/cream and splenda (3)
D- cobb salad w/grilled chicken (6)
TOTAL = 17 carbs / 8 glasses of water + (only had 1 so far... ugh!)
(walking to the park later... 1 mile)

Tomorrow is my 2 month Atkinsversary... and I think I will have only lost a couple of pounds this entire 2nd month! I'm still not eating lc tortillas, eating less cheese, not as many Atkins shakes, and I've just started to drink more water and watch my salt! What else can I do??? Any suggestions??? I also plan to re-do my measurements and hope to get some encouragement from that!? We'll see...

pescacat · 03-20-2008, 12:46 PM

Hi-
*YAY!* DIYNinja! KUTGW!!

WOOHOOOOOOOO CLEO!!! WAY TO GO!! **happy Dance!**** KUTGW!!

I hope to see that too soon... my stuff arrived today so maybe over the next few days with unpacking boxes and sorting stuff I'll drop those extra pounds and see twoterville by next monday -and by then I'll be 41 yrs. old! Some of my stuff is broken/damaged and messed up so I had to call Valerio-he's still always yelling and upset-Snarly still fits him. I'm coming Cleo-just keep forging the path ahead and I'll be there ASAP!

**HUGS**

--Laura

03-20-2008, 05:29 AM	#487
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 7,188 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006	from Cindy's Porch Here's how it works... 1. Print out the "Children's Clean Room Challenge" for each child. You can choose either the PDF File or the GIF File. Cut up each of the squares. 2. Pop over the corner store and pick up some 5 and dime candy and some other rarely purchased treats. These are not "bribes" to clean up a room, they are "rewards" - a huge difference! I bought 12 five cent candies, one can of soda (because they will get thirsty), one small bag of chips, and one frozen ice treat (for when the room was done). 3. Let your kids choose some great music. 4. Open the windows in their bedroom to let in some fresh air (unless of course it is too cold outside). 5. Now get ready for some spring fling fun with the kids. Remember, they are doing most of the work, but you need to be available to help them out with some of the heavier stuff, the sorting stuff, and the cleaning supply stuff. 6. Start with the first card (#1). Once your child has finished a task, they get a reward (one candy, etc.). I never told my kids that there were candies until the first task was done - you should have seen them run to finish the next task LOL. 7. By about task 7 or 8, change the reward from a candy to a fresh drink. Your kids will be getting thirsty. 8. When all the tasks are done - please celebrate with your children. They have done a wonderful job. Treat them to some family fun - a trip to the park, a game of basketball at the school, a bike ride, whatever - it is up to you and your kids.

03-20-2008, 06:11 AM	#492
Doing this Again Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: DC Posts: 149 Gallery: Doing this Again Stats: 360ish/281/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 21, 2008	Congratulations Cleo! Seriously!! I am impressed. You go at this so hard. Your intensity keeps reminding me that I need to do this better than half a$$ed. You seem to have fun doing it too, w/ the recipe inventions, and your blog. I WANT to be as good as you, but I clearly don't have as much fun doing it. That makes me jealous, all your hard work is rewarded, but it doesn't seem to be as much hard work for you. Your enthusiasm is contagious though. Maybe if we all keep reading your blog it will be a full on epidemic!

03-20-2008, 06:54 AM	#495
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,572 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Thank you, DIY! Laura and I have been talking about hitting the 299's for so long, I was excited just to hit it. I stepped on the scale a few times just to make sure (darned digital scale). Doingthisagain-- 40 pounds since January 21 isn't half-hearted weight loss! You're doing tremendously! I have made this fun and more exciting because the last time I did Atkins, I ate eggs every day and hated life. I decided this time that I am going to raise the roof and have a heck of a good time doing this. It's really made a difference. I am also a member of a local not-for-profit who weighs me weekly in a friendly setting. That is huge accountability right there. When you're beholden to a group of folks, your motivation suddenly skyrockets. You don't want to let them down, and you don't want to let yourself down, either. Plus, at my age, I need to get the weight off for my kids. They are worried about me. I lost my mom when I was 13 (car accident), and they're too young to lose theirs, and especially if that's in my control. Thank you, HotTamale! LOL deb-- I'll claim it, but I'm waiting for Laura so the real celebration can begin! __________________ National Low-Carb Examiner Columnist The Lighter Side of Low Carb blog Mid-Year Resolution Challenge member: 86 to lose/ 22 lost/ 64 pounds to go We Are Carbarella!

03-20-2008, 09:59 AM	#499
Bandy1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 655 Gallery: Bandy1 Stats: 352 Highest and one I never want to see again! WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: Every day	Hi to all! You ladies are amazing. I can't help but feel uplifted reading about how yall are doing. Everyone is looking great. I have been feeling really crappy, because I have been eating crappy. (see the correlation???) I'm thinking about doing a cleansing fast to get rid of all the garbage, then going back to clean eating. Last time I did the fast, I made it 4 days. My goal was 10, so I'm not anxious to start again, but anxious to feel better. As far as getting private messaging active, mine wasn't active until I had been here 60 or90 days I think. It took quite awhile. It's a real pain. __________________ ~Brenda~ Myspace

03-20-2008, 11:58 AM	#503
behind_the_mask Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 677 Gallery: behind_the_mask Stats: 5'6" ~ 375/370/299(short term) ~ WOE: Atkins (ext. induction) Start Date: Restart July 1, 2008	CONGRATS CLEO!!! And CONGRATS to all of you who are losing!!! Today's Menu: B- turkey sandwich on oopsies (4) L- brie, pickles, Atkins shake (4) S- coffee w/cream and splenda (3) D- cobb salad w/grilled chicken (6) TOTAL = 17 carbs / 8 glasses of water + (only had 1 so far... ugh!) (walking to the park later... 1 mile) Tomorrow is my 2 month Atkinsversary... and I think I will have only lost a couple of pounds this entire 2nd month! I'm still not eating lc tortillas, eating less cheese, not as many Atkins shakes, and I've just started to drink more water and watch my salt! What else can I do??? Any suggestions??? I also plan to re-do my measurements and hope to get some encouragement from that!? We'll see... __________________ ~HEATHER~ My Blog: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we..._the_mask.html Feb: -15 lbs, March: -1.5, April: +8.5, May: +10, June: +9, July: ? Mini Goal: Drink at least 6 glasses of water EVERY day! ALCOHOL=CIGARETTES=PORN=HEROIN=CARBS... they're all addictions, and there's Hope for all addicts!!! 0 Miles Walked This Week! 86/365 Miles Walked This Year!!!

03-19-2008, 06:50 PM	#481
behind_the_mask Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 677 Gallery: behind_the_mask Stats: 5'6" ~ 375/370/299(short term) ~ WOE: Atkins (ext. induction) Start Date: Restart July 1, 2008	Hello everyone. Today's been really busy, so I've just been lurking and trying to stay on top of what's up with everyone here. Just wanted to check in!

03-20-2008, 02:19 AM	#482
DIYninja Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 103 Gallery: DIYninja Stats: 5'10"-338/324.2/305.0/299 mini/199 alltime for now WOE: Moderation, calories always under 1600 Start Date: 3-16-08	Since the Caloric restriction thread is cough deader than a doornail, I guess i can post some progress here. I fell from 320.2 yesterday to 318.8 I cant help but to weigh every day! My april 1 modest goal of 320 has been met hopefully to stay BEHIND ME FORVER! If i can hit 310 by my anniversary ill be stoked. but my official, fail proof realistic goal is ten pounds for each full calendar month. But i like to dream.

03-20-2008, 03:05 AM	#484
DIYninja Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 103 Gallery: DIYninja Stats: 5'10"-338/324.2/305.0/299 mini/199 alltime for now WOE: Moderation, calories always under 1600 Start Date: 3-16-08	Thanks so much for being here!Like i said before i dont know anyone personally who is in the same boat. My blog is at <center>The DIYNinja Loses</center>

03-20-2008, 03:13 AM	#485
Zer Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 5,388 Blog Entries: 41 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/394.2/199 WOE: Atkins: <5%Carb; BMR:2423cals; 182gProt; 128ozH2O Start Date: 432.4(2/8) 413.2(4/8) 402.2(6/8) 8/8/08:388.8+5.6	Deb's 300+ thread is a VERY PERSONAL support thread. Thanks, Deb, for being so warm and welcoming that we feel quite at home here. You've changed my life! I'm finally really 'getting' what LC is all about. It's been a long haul!

03-20-2008, 05:31 AM	#488
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 7,188 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006

03-20-2008, 05:58 AM	#490
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,572 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Someone just hit twoterville, but I'm not saying who.

03-20-2008, 05:59 AM	#491
DIYninja Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 103 Gallery: DIYninja Stats: 5'10"-338/324.2/305.0/299 mini/199 alltime for now WOE: Moderation, calories always under 1600 Start Date: 3-16-08	Congrats!!!! I cant even tell you how badly i want to see that number. just to be under that big freakin 3... congrats!

03-20-2008, 06:30 AM	#493
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,281 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/317.9/175 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 1st: 1-1-07 Last: 7-14-08	Woo Hoo to twoterville!!!! Go Cleo! I have seen the flylady - have to get back into that... Also, thanks for the kids' idea! I think DD9 can do it!

03-20-2008, 08:46 AM	#497
dantesmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,704 Gallery: dantesmom WOE: atkins Start Date: July 2006	WAY TO GO CLEO!!!!!!!!

03-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#498
FiberGal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 303 Gallery: FiberGal Stats: 488/327.6/250ish WOE: Controlled Carbs/High Fiber Start Date: April 1, 2007	Congrats Cleo!!!!

03-20-2008, 10:13 AM	#500
amm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 483 Gallery: amm Stats: 400/254/175 WOE: healthy carbs, healthy fats,& exercise like crazy! Start Date: 4/1/07	Yay Cleo! I remember how awesome it felt to finally see that 2 instead of the 3.

03-20-2008, 10:28 AM	#501
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,281 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/317.9/175 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 1st: 1-1-07 Last: 7-14-08	Amm - You look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-20-2008, 11:36 AM	#502
DIYninja Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 103 Gallery: DIYninja Stats: 5'10"-338/324.2/305.0/299 mini/199 alltime for now WOE: Moderation, calories always under 1600 Start Date: 3-16-08	Me? cool? naaaahhh lol. oh hey, does anyone else here have "the bean"? I bought it last year and never touched it but i just inflated it today! and no catastrophy when i sat on it. will be great for my back! I guess they werent kidding when they said it holds at least 400 pounds! The crunches are so much better on that than the exercise ball.

03-20-2008, 12:46 PM	#504
pescacat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,090 Gallery: pescacat Stats: 351.1/296.6/170 WOE: Atkins/Portion control/Exercise Start Date: 12/31/07	Hi- YAY! DIYNinja! KUTGW!! WOOHOOOOOOOO CLEO!!! WAY TO GO!! happy Dance! KUTGW!! I hope to see that too soon... my stuff arrived today so maybe over the next few days with unpacking boxes and sorting stuff I'll drop those extra pounds and see twoterville by next monday -and by then I'll be 41 yrs. old! Some of my stuff is broken/damaged and messed up so I had to call Valerio-he's still always yelling and upset-Snarly still fits him. I'm coming Cleo-just keep forging the path ahead and I'll be there ASAP! HUGS** --Laura