Summer Challenge for the week of AUG 24 to AUG 30

[cdnhockeymom]

Hey LFL'ers
Welcome all new and old! Everyone is welcome to join the fun and spread the encouragement.

I was MIA yesterday, but had one of the best protein days I've had in months!! Today is day two of protein only. I think that the engine is revved to go for a great loss this week. It's probably because my clothes were getting tight again. LOL

Hey Jenette, did you survive the first day of school? Your episode in the mall sounds like something I would do. LOL What we do for our kids! Has that stubborn scale budged for you yet? It will soon I'm sure!

Hi there Stevie and Pokey, welcome back.

Laura, love ya back sister! Thanks for all the prayers! I have to really get emotionally ready for this one. I've read too many posts about people gaining weight after this surgery. I need to get to goal and worry about that when the time comes.

OK girls, Let's get the burn on! We've done it before, we can do it again!

Have a great day and keep posting. It's incredible how a simple post can make our days!

[stressedin09]

Good morning all...

I was MIA yesterday too..I had school chaos in the morning and a really horrible day at work. When is God going to give me a new job????? I keep asking (and sending out resumes that helps too). Lil.. I wish I was MIA on a protein day. I was MIA on Mexican food...ahhhhh. Why am I either starving on plan or cheating on plan. I need to get my act together. Scale is still 157 which I dont deserve after that mess. But as you can see what a set point for me.

Today I am being good. Protein to get back to ketosis..then good from here on out. Stress does not rule me.
Jenette

[Stevie Renee]

I am doing okay. I ate too much chicken at dinner. We made kabobs and well, dang so good off the grill.

Today will be better.

I premake a huge bowl of salad for the whole family to dig into so I best go make some more!

Drink your fluids all

[cdnhockeymom]

Hey ladies,

Hope you're having a good week so far. Day 3 of protein only for me with a touch of some cucumbers(off plan), but safe. Tomorrow is a regular menu day....oh yeah, more food! I never craved a salad as much as I have today. But I really, really am desperate to reach ketosis and I should be there tomorrow. (fingers crossed)

I hear you on the fluids intake Stevie. I've stocked the fridge with three 1L water bottles and aim to finish them off by end of day. So far, lots of running to the bathroom. Most of the weight has got to be water. Down 4 pounds since Monday a.m. Woo Hoo It's about time I made that scale move in the opposite direction.

Laura and Clare, hope you gals are doing well.
Mexican food.....oh Jenette, sounds like it was a tasty cheat day. Hope your protein day went well.

Have a great night ladies.

[stressedin09]

Good morning all!!
Still here...still the same. TOM is buggin me so maybe that will take a few pounds with it. It was weird yesterday morning I checked ketosis..stix were pink. Then yesterday afternoon I checked again..because I obsess about these things, and they were tan...very odd. I forgot to check this morning but I will before I go to work. You know I made a big salad for the fam yesterday too. I have the leftovers ready to go for lunch today. I need to figure out the protein.
If anyone has losses can you post em loud and strong. I love to hear great news..it keeps me going.
Jenette

[Stevie Renee]

Its Friday and I have yet to weigh in again but! I have 7 days before vacation. I am motivated to really get some clean days in as far as the program goes.

I am eating fish and a bit of chicken with veggies - maybe some eggs.

Jenette,
lol, testing strips in the afternoon is usually not successful because you drink stuff that dilutes the keytones/urine. lol...step away girl!

protein could be some hard boiled eggs..got any of those?


Lets have a strong weekend!!

[stressedin09]

Hey ladies..happy weekend!

I was told to come into work...for no reason other than the lab manager is a di(bleep) sorry he really is. His idea is that if you come in on the weekend you are submissive to him. I had been going just to play the game for awhile and get a little extra pay. But now he is ordering us to come in..and I dont have work to do he just want us to be there to show that hes the boss...geeze. I havent decided if I will play this weekend. I really shouldnt. On the job front, I put out a resume/application a day. The market is tough but I figured with perseverance I will get what I want..a new job for me!!! Oh I need one so bad. I will change my name to notstressedasmuchin09 if I get a new job.

OK a new day..my scale is finally working...LOL...155 woo hoo. I think TOM is coaxing it down so that helps. I have been doing pretty good eating..maybe a bit too much protein. The big bowl of salad is a great idea to keep that going. I'm going to the store in a bit and will buy supplies to make another one of those and some chicken too.

Its been a stressful but pretty good week (well minus my Mexican feast..LOL) We can do this ladies!

Stevie..yeah I know not to measure in the afternoon..but I like pink stix they keep me going so I thought...OK it was a bad idea..LOL. Yeah eggs are great. I'll have to boil some to keep handy. I usually lose when I eat lots of eggs so I love that idea!

Hey Lil..I did avoid the margarita that the rest of the table was having..does that count??? Yeah cheat day well worth it. I was not punished for it too badly. Hows ketosis going? I forgot to use the stix again this morning ...doh. TOM sometimes makes them act funny tho. I'll check I love pink stix!!

Hey Laura and Clare!!! Are y'all LFLing? Stop in and say hey if youre there. Luv you guys!

OK Im off to take my daughter to dance class..poor thing. She had a football game last night for drill team. It was across town an hour away and it was raining. Their squads did not even perform but she had to stay there til 2AM. Now she has morning dance. Oh to be in high school again..wow I would love that! LOL Im one of the few who completely loved high school and would love to do it all over again. My daughter does not love it...huh? Her life is perfect so I dont know why. She is pretty and popular, very smart, hangs with the popular crowd, makes great grades, is on the drill team..don't know.

OK really I'm leaving
Jenette

[Stevie Renee]

Hi all!
I have enjoyed my short return and wish you all luck!
I go on vacation Friday and decided to do induction via Atkins this week.

Stevie

[cdnhockeymom]

Best of luck to you Stevie....have a great vacation!

Gotta rush off...kids a screamin! AWWWW....will catch up soon.

[socalmoma]

I'M BAAAACCCCKKKKKKK!!!!

So sorry girls, I've been MIA for a week (or two....!) Stuff has been crazy here, we are getting a new pool/bathrooms/kitchen & I don't know whether I'm coming or going! My computer isnt plugged in (cause I keep it in my kitchen!) & obviously I've been eating nothing but take out - umm yeeeaaahhhhhh, it's not been going so good. BUT I'm back on track as of today LOL I'll weigh tomorrow, but I'm guessing I've put on at least 3 or 4 lbs!!!

It is good to be back though & I've missed you girls!!! I'll report back tomorrow.....

Love ya all!! xoxoxo

[cdnhockeymom]

Hey ladies!

Welcome back Clare!! I've missed ya!

Hope all is well with everyone. Yeah Jenette! To be a teenager again..hmmm. I loved high school, but not enough to do it over again.
I had a boss like that once, now I work for myself...what a difference!!

I was so strict last week, but this one has had a rough start. Was in ketosis this morning, but not sure after my slip with pasta today. Yes, I'm one of those crazy moms who makes two different dinners. I'm a nut...what can I say.

Stay strong girls, we'll get there soon!
Love ya back,

[stressedin09]

hey ladies!

Life has been crazy here too. With school and work and running kiddos around and my spare time is spent sending out resumes...LOL..it has been crazy. I have not been eating well. I do good up until dinner. I am so methodical and then dinner...blow it, usually cause I'm starving. I've gotta figure this out and stop it.

Hey Clare! I'm going crazy too..but I wish it was cause I was getting a pool!!! OMG Im sooooo jealous! When I bought my house 6 years ago I swore it would have a pool or I would put one in. Well here it is 6 year later and no pool. We have a Y membership and pool right up the street, but its not the same at all. I want one!! Good luck with your renovations. Thats gonna be awesome for you!

Hey Stevie..Atkins is much easier on vacation and you really should at least maintain. You'll be fine thats a great idea!!! Come back with all the great details.. I love vacations!

Hey Lil..yeah dinner at my house is free for all. I'm LFL or low carb at least, DH hates veggies, my daughter hates starches and most meats (so only veggies), My son is all junk food, and my little guy will pick at everything. Its like a friggin restaurant when I cook. But they are cute in the own crazy ways. I dont think I could work for myself. How hard is it to start a business? It sounds excruciating. And as a chemist..hmmm I wonder what business I could have that is lucrative??? I would love love to work in a crime lab..I'm applying to one of those positions so cross your finger for me.

OK ladies I'm gonna be strong and on plan today..if not I get some butt kicking tomorrow..OK deal?
Luv ya!!!!
Jenette

[shmootz]

OMgoodness girlies....

Here I am....BIG and FAT!

What the hell is wrong with me? I will be honest. Today I weigh 145 pounds. My lowest was 136. My original goal was 130...which I never hit.

I don't have any excuses. I have been eating too much, and playing Farmtown on Facebook. My god...it is crazy. I have been exercising...but that's how much I am eating. My husband went out of town one day last week. I guess being lonely, I made drinks, ate chips, rice krispie treats (who bought those?) ate Fat off the Ribeye....No kidding girls, I've been bad.

On Sept. 12th I turn 35. My goal is to be 139 by that day. That is 6 pounds... I can do it. But to be honest, this can't be a start and stop. I need to change me.....

I'm not feeling as good, I'm impatient with Ashley....

Need extra prayers on Sept. 10th. There's a big city meeting which will determine our financial future (my husband is developing land and starting a new business) We need that permit.

So, protein day one. Measure food, spinning and a run, and Less Farming.
Girls, thanx for always being here.

Let's do it! xxoxox
Laura

[socalmoma]

Hey Laura, I'm so there with you & my birthday is Sept 8th!! Happy birthday to us!

I'll be sending good thoughts that day for you - fingers crossed, I'm sure everything will turn out great for you - I believe in karma!

I did great yesterday til I realized I was starving at 4pm & ate 4 adkins bars - NEVER do that, they don't agree with your insides & last night was not altogether pleasant in my house!!!!! What on earth do they put in those things?!

We can do it girls, lets just stay positive xo

[shmootz]

Good Friday morning Friends,

Had a very good protein day yesterday. Did spinning and ran. Minus 1 pound today. Thank God. Still, 144.

Going to do protein again today. Starting to feel better.

Question for you vetran mommies

Sunday and Monday, Ashley napped 3 hours. No nap Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. She is 29 months....When she does not nap, we do get her into bed by 8:15....(earlier than 9ish when she does nap). Could she be giving up her nap??????

Gotta get dressed and head off to spin...
xxox
Love you all,
Let's visualize us lean and happy

[cdnhockeymom]

It's FRIDAY you don't know how glad I am!

Hey Jennette, I run a daycare from home and it's been one of the nuttiest weeks in a while!
I've had biters, screamers, head bangers (against each other and furniture) and poopers on the floor !!!! It must be the full moon....I know for sure!
God bless them all as they are little and innocent...but God help me with patience! oh boy oh boy. Then I have my terrible eating habits. I tend to pick at the food I'm preparing for the kids and then realize I've eaten more than I should have. There goes ketosis AGAIN!

Welcome back Laura! Missed ya little sister! You're birthday is exactly one day after my younger sister. (the infamous 9/11) She's turning 37 this year. I'm the "oldest" in our family. Confession. ....turned the big 4 0 easter weekend, thus reason for my challenge that time. That was a HUGE turning point for me for some reason. Don't know why but if felt weird. I've been told it's all down hill from here

Laura, nap time might be over! I've found that taking the kids out and making them run around exhausts them into a nap. I shut the blinds, but on a movie and have quiet time. It works some days.

We have a long weekend here and it's back to school on Tuesday. My baby start JK this year. Where does the time go???

The scale hasn't moved, but I know why. I've been a bad girl. No comment.
Monday is a new week, I'll behave this weekend and start fresh....once again.

Have a great weekend everyone!
Hugs xo

[cdnhockeymom]

Hey girls....look like we're all MIA....anyone up for a restart??

New school year, new thread, get down to business and aim for a goal by Christmas??

btw...Happy belated birthday Clare!!

[stressedin09]

Howdy ladies...happy belated b-day to Laura and Clare

I also have been bad. I wan't supposed to do that. I had an interview on Tues..woohoo. So I called in "sick" that I had a stomach thing and would be in late. So in order to cover for that I did not eat all day..until dinner. Then I rewarded myself with thai food out the wazoo. I am still paying for that stunt. On Tues I was 156. Now sitting at my dreaded 157.5 . If I would just stick with the plan I know I could do this. I bought some new clothes for the interview (and cause I was trying to be optimistic I would get the job). They are fat clothes for me ...wahhhh. I hate that I threw out a closet of those clothes about 8 years ago. Anyways. I did protein yesterday and gonna do the same today.

Hey Lil I'm up for a restart..make me do it this time (and psssst I turned the big 4...0 this year too) I cried on my b-day. I was at a dance competition with my daughter and my son had just done the stunt from hell at school (embarrassed the heck out of us). Anyways he had just got sent to ALC so basically he was expelled. I felt so lost. AND I hate my b-day. So I just cried. I need to start liking myself a bit more I think.

OK off to work (hate that) Gonna be good and on plan (love that)
Jenette

[Stevie Renee]

No September thread?
Returned from vacation and ready to get some weight off.
THink I will do a few days of a protein days. I hate those but they work!

[stressedin09]

sooo..lite beer is a protein snack right..LOL OMG I am a mess huh? Its been a tough week which is no excuse, but I do like my beer.

So my daughter has homecoming this weekend..too cute. She has the football game tonite (she is on the drill team). I just took her water jug up to the school and saw the squad...too cute again. They look so good. The dance is tomorrow. Her date is precious..DH doesnt think so. He doesnt think any boy is good enough for his princess. Its been an uphill battle on this one. Shes almost 16..and its homecoming...geeze. My wonderful (cough cough) son is opting out of homecoming this year..go figger. Hopefully all goes smooth for my daughter. I want her to have fun..but be safe.

I was doing good today with protein until I got home and had 2 beers (michelob Ultra) oh well. We'll see if the scale rebels tomorrow.

Have a super weekend my LFL friends!!!!
Jenette

[shmootz]

Starting new thread girls....