Shrinking Pumpkins Challenge for October..

CarolynF · 09-30-2010, 08:25 PM

Hi..

I need to change my weight. I was down one whole pound from last month..

TuscanGirl · 10-01-2010, 04:25 AM

Morning!!

Carolyn - WTG!!!

I've only lost .6, but I'm at a new low ~ 116.6!

LOVE the title!!

Yesterday was busy.
I cleaned most of the house, got a massage and then went to a soccer game ~ we tied, but since it was against a team that's 12-1, we considering it a win!

DD23 came home about midnight but I was already asleep, so I get the privilege of waking her up this morning!

CindyCRNA · 10-01-2010, 05:49 AM

Its all in the siggy! I guess that's why they call it maintenance!

Work today, back up tomorrow, work Sunday so busy weekend. Have a good one!

sjl330 · 10-01-2010, 06:27 AM

Still 149.8 this a.m. No gain (whew), no loss (shoot) but I'll take it. Considering how I was all over the scale the whole month I'd just about consider it a minor miracle, lol.

Dharma · 10-01-2010, 08:31 AM

Hey all you skinnies! I was down .6 this morning, so I've lost 4 pounds since Monday. It's about to slow down I'm sure.

I'm at a weight that has kindof been a sticking point for me so I need to be strong this weekend. I watch a lot of football on the weekends and it's hard not to snack a lot during the games (not to mention having cocktails). But there's time for that when I'm at goal, right?

This has been a fast week for me at work (work at a CPA firm). Slow today so I will probably be leaving early. Looking forward to a weekend with no plans so I can just relax.

We're having really warm weather here in Colorado so I'm lovin' it!

Have a good day everyone.

CarolynF · 10-01-2010, 09:21 AM

Hi ladies..

Prayers for Buffy's safe travel to NE..

Glad we all did okay this month..It is totally amazing to me how the "set point" theory
works..To lose or gain something drastic has to happen..like many carbs..

Dharma..we are so glad you are back with us and back on track. We are having great weather here, too..

Goal weights, anyone?? Cindy is at the perfect weight for her..I would really like to be
140..

Maybe I should actually set a goal for the Shrinking Pumpkins Challenge in honor of the Great Pumpkin..Let's see..I will shoot for 145 by November 1st..

sjl330 · 10-01-2010, 10:45 AM

I'm going to shoot for 147. I should go look what day of the week the 1st comes on before I make any major goals, lol.

Lisa, I hear you on the football and snacking/drinking. They just seem to go so well together but you're right. It will all still be available in the future forever.

CarolynF · 10-01-2010, 02:24 PM

Hi..

Yes, the other day I was watching football and thinking popcorn at the same time.
It's safer at home, though than in the stands of a real game..

Goodbye potluck for our neighbors tonight. I made Jennifers Ganache Cheesecake yesterday..Will let you know how it is.

TuscanGirl · 10-02-2010, 01:46 PM

Fun times with DD23!!

I just want to hold at this weight for a month!

CarolynF · 10-02-2010, 03:37 PM

Hi..

Worked selling ticket this morning for our Neewollah festival late in October.
I got up way too early for me..

There is a German Fest in town (the Lutheran Church) . I'd like to go and get a schnitzel...we will see if the boys want to go.

CarolynF · 10-02-2010, 06:05 PM

Went to the German Fest..Fun..Great polka music with nobody doing the polka..

They don't have many Polish peeps in our town..

susique333 · 10-02-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffy45

Morning
I know my Dr. will want me to get the fu shot with my history. DH never does but he's so healthy,
Brother sounds good, they have decreased and changed his meds and that is really helping. Must do more extensive testing before he can even think of leaving there so I am going up to see him this weekend. He is looking forward to it. Will also be able to see my DD and cousin while I am there, so can combine it all.
Need to finish up 2009 taxes today and get them ready to go to CPA. Can you say "geez, last minute, once again"?????
Tomorrow pack and get my nails done. Will leave bright and early Fri. AM so that I get there in time for visiting hours Fri. eve.
It has been years and years since I have driven in Omaha, thank heavens for my GPS. Looks like it has gone west, west, west. Used to shop at Crossroads years ago and can remember when Westroads was new and da bomb!!! Think Crossroads is pretty much gone by now and I think I heard Westroads had gone downhill as well. My DD and cousin know the town pretty well though.
Any great restaurants out on west loop of 680 Susie? That is probably where we will be staying.

Im going to answer too late to help you with resturant choices but there are tons of them in W. Omaha!

Crossroads was recently bought by the same guy who built OakView Mall and a big renovation is planned. Praise the Lord! Hubby and I still go there several times a week to walk and drink Starbucks while reading at Barnes and Nobles. Love that nice quiet time. Hope your brother is doing well!

Lost 2#s for Sept. Ive decided to try HHCG for this next month and see if I can really jump start my losses. Im in denial that NEXT MONTH is Thanksgiving and the start of Christmas season!!!!!

CarolynF · 10-02-2010, 07:05 PM

Susie: Good for you..You still need to post here, too even though you are doing the HHCG, k?

CindyCRNA · 10-03-2010, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CarolynF

Susie: Good for you..You still need to post here, too even though you are doing the HHCG, k?

Yeah, Girl!! I'm kinda whatever and this is home! We want to here how you do! I saw on another thread you were diabetic. Are you insulin or oral meds?

susique333 · 10-03-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CindyCRNA

Yeah, Girl!! I'm kinda whatever and this is home! We want to here how you do! I saw on another thread you were diabetic. Are you insulin or oral meds?

Im on insulin (on my siggy). Im hearing some really interesting things on the HCG threads and thought, what the heck, might give it a try. When I was over in Europe in the 1970's (hubby was a medic there) a Dr on the base was doing a HCG weightloss clinic and quite a few of the gals in my TOPS group were losing well. I was intrigued and still am! I will always be comfortable in this thread and would not leave.

TuscanGirl · 10-03-2010, 07:15 AM

Morning!

It's a chilly beautiful day!

susique333 · 10-03-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TuscanGirl

Morning!

It's a chilly beautiful day!

It is such football weather here, too! What is your temp? We woke to 37` this morning, had to drag the dog down the steps to piddle, he didnt want to touch the cold, wet grass. brrrrrrrrr Might get to 65` today.

CarolynF · 10-03-2010, 12:13 PM

Hi..

Yup, it was jacket weather this morning, too. Fall is here for at least a day..

I do have some HCG drops here..I used one bottle, but I can't do the fat-free plan very well..My doctor gives the shots..But it's $500 a month..no way..

Gotta start knitting another hat for the troops..

They are easy and the "boys" appreciate them..It's called The Ship Project if anyone is interested.

susique333 · 10-03-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Hi..

Yup, it was jacket weather this morning, too. Fall is here for at least a day..

I do have some HCG drops here..I used one bottle, but I can't do the fat-free plan very well..My doctor gives the shots..But it's $500 a month..no way..

Gotta start knitting another hat for the troops..

They are easy and the "boys" appreciate them..It's called The Ship Project if anyone is interested.

Carolyn, Im not going fat free. I joined a thread of gals who do NOT follow protocol and theyre losing fine. The starter of the thread has come to believe that the HCG is not only a fat burner but also an appetite suppressant even with higher calories. I wont do the strict protocol because, well, it reminds me too much of Kimkins. EW!

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...es-rebels.html

CarolynF · 10-04-2010, 05:26 AM

Hi ladies..

Good for you, Susie. Keep us posted..Did you start already?

It's 36 so far, but will make it up to the 70's..

I'm dying my hair with that 10 minute root stuff. I hope my roots are the same color
as last month's "color"..LOL.

My friend June (who went back with her hubby) is coming for a lunch visit on the way
to see her sister in Wichita. Our BStudy will meet with her..Should be fun..Of course,
we will go out..

I'll have a salad..

Time to wash this stuff out..Cya later.

Loved Courtney's pictures on facebook, MK..

susique333 · 10-04-2010, 06:36 AM

Just took a pan of brownies out of the oven for the rest of the family, Carolyn I think Im going to make your torte for Brigid and I so we dont feel left out! I LOVE using the oven now that it is cold out!

Havent started the hhcg drops yet, ordered them off line and they should come soon.

CarolynF · 10-04-2010, 11:59 AM

Oh..I hope you like the torte..

Okay, I was a good SP (Shrinking Pumpkin) at our Italian lunch. I ordered a meatball sub without the bread..So basically 5 big meatballs/sauce in a dish..Honestly, I could only eat 2, so I have leftovers or ds will eat them tomorrow..

sjl330 · 10-04-2010, 12:34 PM

Yum!!!

CindyCRNA · 10-04-2010, 01:14 PM

Took DC17 to the vet today as she has a small mass on her hip. He did a needle biopsy and is sending it to pathology. He is concerned it is a fibrosarcoma which is a non-metastatic, fast growing, aggressive cancer. This is the smallest one he has seen as many owners wait til it is the size of an egg and then it is too late. We will know probably Wed. She will need surgery if that is what it is and aggressively resect it as they tend to come back. If left untreated, it will grow fast and wrap around her spine and that will kill her. So we will know Wed. If it is fibrosarcoma, I am relieved to know it is considered small and should be fairly easy to get out. Poor DC. I will keep you apprised.

On a happy note, I made a black bean cake for BF who topped it with SF pudding and he loved it. That really is a good cake.

MK, I just noticed all of our Avi's are our pets but yours. Do you have pets?

sjl330 · 10-04-2010, 01:29 PM

I remembered to buy some SF chocolate pudding today. I want to try that with my LC choc cake too.

Poor kitty. It's so hard when our fur babies are sick. Hopefully they'll get it out of there and she'll be fine in no time.

CarolynF · 10-04-2010, 04:44 PM

Oh, Cindy..Your DC is so lucky to have a Nurse for a Mommy..Prayers for all of you.

Grumble: Brett didn't get the Genesys KCity job..He wasn't a good fit for his qualifications.
We are still plugging away..Methinks this will be a long process unless the economy does a miracle turn around..

sjl330 · 10-04-2010, 04:48 PM

Did he hear back from Lake City yet? He is a mechanical engineer, right?

susique333 · 10-04-2010, 06:08 PM

Oh darn Cindy. Is this the momma horse that was lame (if I remember rightly) a few weeks back? Sending real positive thoughts your way!!

MamaAngie · 10-04-2010, 07:27 PM

Sorry, made a mistake ... and posted on the wrong thread ...

sjl330 · 10-04-2010, 07:44 PM

Susie, I think Cindy's cat is the one with the tumor, not the horse. She has a whole menagerie of fur babies who own her. Right Cindy?

09-30-2010, 08:25 PM	#1
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Shrinking Pumpkins Challenge for October.. Hi.. I need to change my weight. I was down one whole pound from last month..

10-01-2010, 09:21 AM	#6
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi ladies.. Prayers for Buffy's safe travel to NE.. Glad we all did okay this month..It is totally amazing to me how the "set point" theory works..To lose or gain something drastic has to happen..like many carbs.. Dharma..we are so glad you are back with us and back on track. We are having great weather here, too.. Goal weights, anyone?? Cindy is at the perfect weight for her..I would really like to be 140.. Maybe I should actually set a goal for the Shrinking Pumpkins Challenge in honor of the Great Pumpkin..Let's see..I will shoot for 145 by November 1st.. __________________ May 1: 141

10-04-2010, 01:14 PM	#24
CindyCRNA Always on, slightly off Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,307 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/121 Currently 120's lbs, 5'7" 51 years old WOE: 40%/25%/35% (F,P,C 1700 calories/day) Start Date: Raising carbs 1/10	Took DC17 to the vet today as she has a small mass on her hip. He did a needle biopsy and is sending it to pathology. He is concerned it is a fibrosarcoma which is a non-metastatic, fast growing, aggressive cancer. This is the smallest one he has seen as many owners wait til it is the size of an egg and then it is too late. We will know probably Wed. She will need surgery if that is what it is and aggressively resect it as they tend to come back. If left untreated, it will grow fast and wrap around her spine and that will kill her. So we will know Wed. If it is fibrosarcoma, I am relieved to know it is considered small and should be fairly easy to get out. Poor DC. I will keep you apprised. On a happy note, I made a black bean cake for BF who topped it with SF pudding and he loved it. That really is a good cake. MK, I just noticed all of our Avi's are our pets but yours. Do you have pets? __________________ June Start: 124 pounds My Avi is my horse Chakka and I riding in a jumping clinic 6/13. "Go sell crazy someplace else. We're all stocked up here!" Official freer of canned worms Find me on Facebook: Cindy Cavanagh Last edited by CindyCRNA; 10-04-2010 at 01:16 PM..

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10-01-2010, 04:25 AM	#2
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,655 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Morning!! Carolyn - WTG!!! I've only lost .6, but I'm at a new low ~ 116.6! LOVE the title!! Yesterday was busy. I cleaned most of the house, got a massage and then went to a soccer game ~ we tied, but since it was against a team that's 12-1, we considering it a win! DD23 came home about midnight but I was already asleep, so I get the privilege of waking her up this morning!

10-01-2010, 05:49 AM	#3
CindyCRNA Always on, slightly off Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,307 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/121 Currently 120's lbs, 5'7" 51 years old WOE: 40%/25%/35% (F,P,C 1700 calories/day) Start Date: Raising carbs 1/10	Its all in the siggy! I guess that's why they call it maintenance! Work today, back up tomorrow, work Sunday so busy weekend. Have a good one!

10-01-2010, 06:27 AM	#4
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Still 149.8 this a.m. No gain (whew), no loss (shoot) but I'll take it. Considering how I was all over the scale the whole month I'd just about consider it a minor miracle, lol.

10-01-2010, 08:31 AM	#5
Dharma Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,732 Gallery: Dharma Stats: 180/169/145 WOE: NO grains/starches/sugar Start Date: January 6, 2011	Hey all you skinnies! I was down .6 this morning, so I've lost 4 pounds since Monday. It's about to slow down I'm sure. I'm at a weight that has kindof been a sticking point for me so I need to be strong this weekend. I watch a lot of football on the weekends and it's hard not to snack a lot during the games (not to mention having cocktails). But there's time for that when I'm at goal, right? This has been a fast week for me at work (work at a CPA firm). Slow today so I will probably be leaving early. Looking forward to a weekend with no plans so I can just relax. We're having really warm weather here in Colorado so I'm lovin' it! Have a good day everyone.

10-01-2010, 10:45 AM	#7
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I'm going to shoot for 147. I should go look what day of the week the 1st comes on before I make any major goals, lol. Lisa, I hear you on the football and snacking/drinking. They just seem to go so well together but you're right. It will all still be available in the future forever.

10-01-2010, 02:24 PM	#8
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi.. Yes, the other day I was watching football and thinking popcorn at the same time. It's safer at home, though than in the stands of a real game.. Goodbye potluck for our neighbors tonight. I made Jennifers Ganache Cheesecake yesterday..Will let you know how it is.

10-02-2010, 01:46 PM	#9
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,655 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Fun times with DD23!! I just want to hold at this weight for a month!

10-02-2010, 03:37 PM	#10
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi.. Worked selling ticket this morning for our Neewollah festival late in October. I got up way too early for me.. There is a German Fest in town (the Lutheran Church) . I'd like to go and get a schnitzel...we will see if the boys want to go.

10-02-2010, 06:05 PM	#11
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Went to the German Fest..Fun..Great polka music with nobody doing the polka.. They don't have many Polish peeps in our town..

10-02-2010, 07:05 PM	#13
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Susie: Good for you..You still need to post here, too even though you are doing the HHCG, k?

10-03-2010, 07:15 AM	#16
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,655 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Morning! It's a chilly beautiful day!

10-03-2010, 12:13 PM	#18
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi.. Yup, it was jacket weather this morning, too. Fall is here for at least a day.. I do have some HCG drops here..I used one bottle, but I can't do the fat-free plan very well..My doctor gives the shots..But it's $500 a month..no way.. Gotta start knitting another hat for the troops.. They are easy and the "boys" appreciate them..It's called The Ship Project if anyone is interested.

10-04-2010, 05:26 AM	#20
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi ladies.. Good for you, Susie. Keep us posted..Did you start already? It's 36 so far, but will make it up to the 70's.. I'm dying my hair with that 10 minute root stuff. I hope my roots are the same color as last month's "color"..LOL. My friend June (who went back with her hubby) is coming for a lunch visit on the way to see her sister in Wichita. Our BStudy will meet with her..Should be fun..Of course, we will go out.. I'll have a salad.. Time to wash this stuff out..Cya later. Loved Courtney's pictures on facebook, MK..

10-04-2010, 06:36 AM	#21
susique333 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 55 years old, I live in Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,522 Gallery: susique333 Stats: started at 230+ Type2 Diabetes Insulin WOE: LOW CARB, higher fat Start Date: summer 2007 RESTART May 2012	Just took a pan of brownies out of the oven for the rest of the family, Carolyn I think Im going to make your torte for Brigid and I so we dont feel left out! I LOVE using the oven now that it is cold out! Havent started the hhcg drops yet, ordered them off line and they should come soon.

10-04-2010, 11:59 AM	#22
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Oh..I hope you like the torte.. Okay, I was a good SP (Shrinking Pumpkin) at our Italian lunch. I ordered a meatball sub without the bread..So basically 5 big meatballs/sauce in a dish..Honestly, I could only eat 2, so I have leftovers or ds will eat them tomorrow..

10-04-2010, 12:34 PM	#23
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Yum!!!

10-04-2010, 01:29 PM	#25
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I remembered to buy some SF chocolate pudding today. I want to try that with my LC choc cake too. Poor kitty. It's so hard when our fur babies are sick. Hopefully they'll get it out of there and she'll be fine in no time.

10-04-2010, 04:44 PM	#26
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Oh, Cindy..Your DC is so lucky to have a Nurse for a Mommy..Prayers for all of you. Grumble: Brett didn't get the Genesys KCity job..He wasn't a good fit for his qualifications. We are still plugging away..Methinks this will be a long process unless the economy does a miracle turn around..

10-04-2010, 04:48 PM	#27
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Did he hear back from Lake City yet? He is a mechanical engineer, right?

10-04-2010, 06:08 PM	#28
susique333 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 55 years old, I live in Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,522 Gallery: susique333 Stats: started at 230+ Type2 Diabetes Insulin WOE: LOW CARB, higher fat Start Date: summer 2007 RESTART May 2012	Oh darn Cindy. Is this the momma horse that was lame (if I remember rightly) a few weeks back? Sending real positive thoughts your way!!

10-04-2010, 07:44 PM	#30
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Susie, I think Cindy's cat is the one with the tumor, not the horse. She has a whole menagerie of fur babies who own her. Right Cindy?