Let's get LFL before the end of 2011!

[cdnhockeymom]

Third times a charm???

Anyone up to get lean by Dec 31st?

I'm starting this thread for those of us who need support, encouragement and a little push here or there. Anyone and everyone can join...no matter how much or how little you need to lose.

Let's aim to make monthly mini goals and post results we achieve.

Let's end the year with a bang!

[cdnhockeymom]

I'm on prep day number 1.....aiming to start my first protein day on Sunday.

Mini goal for month of August is 10 pounds. (yes with all the bbq's, ice cream and coolers around me) If I lose more....I'd be VERY happy.

I have TONS of exercise videos.......you name it, I have it.....so another goal is to work out at least 3 times a week.......wish me luck

[shmootz]

Let's induce on Monday...Just sayin!

I'm hear Lil!

I am going to get you to exercise at least 3 days per week.

My goal is 15 pounds by the end of this module!!

Let's go girls!

[cdnhockeymom]

YAY....so glad you're here with me!!! I'm with you Monday! Gives me one last chance to get my blizzard fix

[springalong]

Yaa one of our cheerleaders is back!!

Lets go girls and guys! I feel sooo much better on this plan than me binging on icecream and pb toast or whatever I choose to eat at any old whim and fancy.

Time for a real change!

[cdnhockeymom]

Welcome back springalong!

OK my friend....get that last ice cream fix out....cause we're going to get into ketosis all together!

[shmootz]

Hi my friends!

I can't wait to start tomorrow. I've been super bad these past few days. Friday was sushi and chinese food. Not to mention wine. OMG. I feel so bloated and gross. I'm entertaining tonight, so this is it.

I'm waiting for my friend Brian to come over to take portraits of the kids. Hopefully all will go well. I've gained 4 pounds since I've decided to get back on plan.

Love you both.
Let's do this tomorrow. Glad you are both along with me again. You both helped be be successful last go around!!

Love, Laura

[shmootz]

Today is my last prep day

The highlight of my day was that my dad stopped by, while Brian was here photographing the kids. He got pictures of my dad reading a book to Luke and Ashley. OMG....those pictures will be my treasure for ever...

So, tonight, salad, wine, cheese and chicken.

Tomorrow, day 1 of all protein.

Girls, we can do this. Let's post every day to check in.

xoxooxo

[cdnhockeymom]

Protein day #1.....here we come!

Menu today for me:

am: Scrambled eggs w/coffee

mid am: protein shake

lunch: chicken breast a la bbq

snack: low carb yogurt

dinner: bun-less burger (with some feta cheese melted on top---yummy)

and if I'm desperate....maybe another small snack (as long as total carb count is 50 for the day)

Lots of water too!

@Laura: I too have gone up with my prep days......lots of wine over the weekend and good fattening food LOL
Even got out my ice cream fix....and I'm SO BLOATED today:blush:
Sounds like you had a great experience with the pictures...it is so sweet to have them with your dad also.....I have pictures with my grandparents when I was young and reflect on them today.....aw the memories are priceless!


Well I Can't wait to feel deflated by Friday!


Let's go girls! We can do this.....I know we can!

xoxo Lil

[shmootz]

Ok-- Protein Day 1

Weight 187. Ate like a mad woman yesterday (including an in-n-out double double with bread) and no weight gain! Yay me!

Just returned from the gym: Tired as all heck. Went to spin, was hungover and up with the kids at like 4:15 this morning. But, there's no excuse for not working out....especially since I won't be able to Thursday or Friday because I'm taking Ashley up to the Ventura county fair (why is there funnel cake there?).

Breakfast: Coffee and egg whites

Making my baked chicken tenders right now, so I always have protein to grab

Need to go to the store to stock up so that I always have healthy protein around to choose from.

Not sure about the menu for the rest of the day, but fish will be for dinner for sure.

Got the car washed, cleaned the kitchen from friends over last night...

Glad we are doing this together. It helps so much knowing you are in the same place I am.

I too, can not wait not to be so bloated. I was hoping the bloat would diminish a tad by Wednesday...

I think I am going to do yoga tonight too!!!

xoxoxox
Laura

[shmootz]

Completion of day 1: Feeling so-so. Kinda nauseous. Maybe it's the toxins coming out. Need a good night sleep. Sleep with angels, my friends. Looking forward to hearing about your day tomorrow when I check-in...
xo

[cdnhockeymom]

We made it thru day one...yay for us Laura! It was a little tough for me I must admit...but I feel more determined this time around and am glad that you're in it with me. I need to exercise....I know that it will release those "feel good" endorphins. I weighed in a 179 this morning....hoping for a little drop by tomorrow....considering I ate like a piggy all weekend, and controlled myself today.... You too sleep well....and with angels protecting us.

[shmootz]

Weighed in at 184.7. I feel like some of the bloat is already gone. Feeling motivated today. Going to hit core fusion class at 9:15. Ashley has her first swim lesson at 10:10am. I am hoping to hit yoga again tonight. Got a favorable night sleep (despite Ashley with some stomach issues....)

Eating my egg white soufflet (microwaved egg whites), drinking my coffee, thanking the Lord for my beautiful children and preparing for protein day #2. Bring it on!!!

Love,
L

[cdnhockeymom]

Way to go L I too am down today ..... yippee! Weighed in at 177 and also feeling a bit deflated. Getting geared up to workout with Jillian (dvd) and planning to take the kids swimming today. I'll get some laps in myself...I love the water!

All revved up for protein day #2........got to get to the grocery store and pick up some more stuff....seems like my kids eat more when I'm trying to eat less....and my "diet food" tastes better....geez

Lil

[cdnhockeymom]

Down one more today! Yippee! I'm used to seeing the scale go up lately instead of down....so I'm happy! Can't wait to eat a salad tomorrow! Protein day #3 and I forgot to pick up keto sticks.....need to have them so I can tell if I'm in ketosis or not! Are you eating protein bars too? Would you consider the Atkins bars equivalent to the LFL ones? I'm approaching that time and crave chocolate....I figure it's just psychological for me...

Looking at joining yoga classes with my little sister....she could push me and I her!

Keep posting.....you give me fuel for the day!

God bless my friends always!
Lil

[MiniMeee]

Good job cdnhockeymom!!! I'm on my 3rd protein day too! I do eat the peanut cluster atkins bar while on protein days. They don't seem to bother my weight loss. They are the only atkins bar that doesn't give me too much tummy (gas) trouble. The one with the chocolate give me horrible pains. So not worth it, and my hubby complains about the angry duck sounds coming from the nether regions. LOL

For the sugar fix, try sugar free jello, or crystal light drink mix. I like the peach fiber crystal light and mix it in with my cottage cheese for a sweet craving.

Have a great day!!!

[shmootz]

Hi Girls....so glad protein day #3 is almost over. Can't wait for salad and fruit. No weight loss for me today. But, yesterday I hit the gym hard. So hard, my thighs are sore. I had a hard time today during spin. I saw my favorite "trainer guy" today. He told me to lay off tomorrow and give my legs time to recover. Good thing, cuz tomorrow I am headed up to Ventura County fair with Ashley. Shan can't go, so Lukie is staying home with him. It will be just me and Ashley...which should be fun. I will be away from my computer for two days, but I will facebook you Lil, from my phone.

Will power is really low today, but still been on plan. Just not diligent about weighing food...etc. Tired as all heck. Up at 5am with Luke. Need a good night sleep tonight.

minime...glad to see you back. You are on the same day with us!

Love you all... will post tomorrow morning before hitting the road...
xo

[shmootz]

btw-- i eat no bars. They are too high in carbs for me to waste on a bar!

[luzeit4good]

Im back in, too, I am on my 3rd protein day too after taking a month off with vacations. I gained 5 total but am back down 4 already. It is so hard to get into ketosis but im already feeling better.

I want to lose another 15 lbs in 2 months. Glad to see everyone recommitting.

[cdnhockeymom]

(back) MiniMeee and luzeit4good
Great to see we're all at the same track!

Glad to see that our support is growing! @luzeit4good....15 pounds on LFL is very doable!
@ MiniMeee...oh yeah...forgot about sugar free jello....I'd have to pick some up..(and hide it from my kids )

@Laura.....enjoy your time off with Ashley....it will be a nice mom & daughter time. You are gaining more muscle, that's why the scale didn't move....but trust me it will! Take Mr Trainers advice...and give those thighs a little break!

Down to 175 and feeling better....looking forward to a salad today! and Fruit

Have a great day ladies!

Lil

[shmootz]

Wow, I love that we are all back on!

I'm down 4/10 of a pound this morning. I'll take it. Thighs not as sore. Ok, confession, we had steak last night and I was craving salsa like I was pregnant (which I'm not). So, I dipped the meat in the salsa. It was 1 carb per serving and I probably had like 5.....so, not too much but I needed something spicy. I am not in ketosis today yet

I'm headed up to the faire to drool at the funnel cake woman. I'm a little apprehensive about having to eat out for 2 days, but I think I can do it. If I don't gain weight, that will be good enough for me. The key is in staying away from the wine when my girlfriends cork a bottle tonight.

But, I need to stay focused on my goal. I'm going through all the emotional stuff again about being heavy..... I can't believe I have to do this work over and over again.

Ok, Lil, I will message you from my phone while I'm gone. Girls, keep the momentum and I'll be home Friday evening. This is a short trip, since I have to work Saturday.....

Love you all....
L

[hungrybecca]

I started Lindora on August 1st and am down 3.8 lb.
My goal for the first 10 weeks is 25-30 lb. loss.
By X-mas, I want to be at my goal of 125.
I feel good and in control. Let's hope that continues!

[cdnhockeymom]

IT's FRIDAY

Weekends are REALLY tough for me.....especially during the summer and all the temptations! UGH! But....got to keep focused!

hungrybecca! With all the support at Lindora and us here...you'll reach your goal in no time!

Hope you are all having great success....stick to it girls....we can do it!

see you Monday!

Lil

[shmootz]

Hi girls---

I so messed up.....


I just could not do it. It was a snowball. I started out ok. Had a salad with chicken BEFORE I went to the fair. The day is so long there. There is NOTHING there for me to eat. So I ended up with a bbq chicken salad. Then somehow I ended up mindlessly eating some cotton candy. Really?

We ended up back at the hotel and the girls popped the wine. I was going to have just one glass and stay on plan. That did not happen....either idea. People ordered lots of appetizers and we all shared. It was late, I was tired and I ended up having Tuna Tartare with the wonton chips. That was not the worst part. Yes, it gets worse :blush: This morning, I start with a nice healthy egg white omlette (ordered muffin for ashley and no hash browns). My intention was to have all protein today. My friends kids were so loud at the table and it was so chaotic, I honestly was not even thinking about food. Ashley started saying that she had to go to the bathroom a lot and she wet her pants the night before (all unusual and making me think UTI). Next thing I know, I've eaten my whole breakfast...potatoes and all. Now I'm not happy with me. I've let myself down. However, I'm getting increasingly worried about Ashley who is acting strangely with regards to the bathroom..... I end up calling the pediatrician and they tell me to come home or take her to urgent care. Great.

Then, I plan on having a nice lunch before leaving and my other friend's daughter almost drowns (my friend Leia had to pull her out of the pool). I was not there, did not see it but my friend Leia was hysterical. I ended up not having lunch and not allowing myself enough time to get Ashley back home. So, what did we do, we grabbed a hamburger on the way home.

What a stinking mess for me. Despite all the drama, we had so much fun. But, I blew it. Big time. Starting tomorrow is day 1 of 3 protein days for me. I have to reinduce. I can't believe that I messed up so bad, even without the funnel cake. Lil, I even took a picture of the funnel cake to send you....cuz I felt like I was doing so well.

So girls, I hope you are all doing better than I am. I need a good night sleep and need to refocus myself. I'm so disappointed in myself and I don't know why it's so hard for me to stay on track.......
Hungry Becca

Laura

[cdnhockeymom]

Oh my Laura....I couldn't stop giggling! You just wrote the story of my life! Once the snowball starts rolling......it's almost impossible to stop it. I'm SO guilty of that....and have started and restarted a ton of times! That's why we're here..to pick up and keep going together....

I'm glad to hear that your friends daughter is fine. It must have been a terrifying experience for everyone. Drowning is my biggest fear when it comes to children.
Get a good nights rest, and take care of little Ashley, I find that uti's are very common in little girls.

Looking forward to drooling at that picture of the funnel cake...yummy!

hugs Lil

[shmootz]

Today, I feel like Eeyore...."Oh Bother!"

I have lost my mind and my self control. I do know why.... two things: 1. Not being prepared. 2. Love of the party

1. When I work long Saturdays, I must be prepared. Also, I went to a friends house for dinner straight from the office. Then, I was at her mercy...hungry, tired and ready to wolf down whatever was on that cheese platter in front of me. Add a glass of wine and voila....a perfect recipe for Laura to lose her self-control. Normally I have days like this here or there....but not like this! The dark side has been soooooo strong.
2. I love hanging out with my gal pals and enjoying wine and food. And, since I just had this baby with no wine for 9 long months, having to give it up again so quickly feels like I'm being punished. That's so ridiculious and I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but it's true. It's like a slow torture.

But, I have been processing this all weekend. Tonight is music in the park with Neil Diamond.... My favorite.

I'm reinducing tomorrow. No questions. I already started to prep my food. I wish myself better luck this week (no traveling) and better impulse control.

At lease I have not gained any weight (as of this morning). I expected to have a 4 pound rise since last night, but no increase at all. I guess I'm lucky for that....

I'll check in tomorrow.......at least I prayed in church today for my sins!

Love, L

[cdnhockeymom]

I'm Here!!!! Protein day

Sorry for the late day update...lol! It has been a tough weekend for me too

The scale hasn`t budged! I didn`t get my ketone sticks and figure that I`m not in ketosis since there has been no change on the scale.

I`m here for you Laura and COMPLETELY understand.....we are SO alike in many ways. Summer, good friends and wine is not compatible with dieting.. I too LOVE red wine. Slipped a glass at the wedding this weekend.


New week...new start....you can do it baby!

L

[shmootz]

I love you, Lil....

So far, I'm rocking it today (although it is only 12:30pm)

I've eaten well and went to spin. I was going to hit a noon yoga, but I had noone to watch little Lukie. That's ok, he's sleeping anyways. I need to clean the house. I'm planning to dip some strawberries for the neighbors that just moved in next door. I wonder if I will die doing it...No, I feel really strong today. I got so much out of my system this last weekend. My new goal is no wine and drop 15 by my birthday (September 12). HOWEVER, if I hit the 15 pound mark BEFORE my birthday, I can have wine then. This will give me incentive to hit it hard. No wine for 15 pounds. That will put me at a plump 170!

But, my thighs are like tree trunks. This needs to end. I need to do this now. I saw a lady that I knew years ago in the grocery store yesterday. I loved this lady. She is a realtor and I was the receptionist in the office. i have not seen her in years. I wanted to go say hello so badly. But I did not. It was not for the usual reasons (in gym clothes, no makeup...etc) but the first thought that ran through my head was, "Gosh, I'm so embarrassed to see her because I am so fat." That was the "Wow" moment. My fat butt is interfering with the quality of my life. Yes, I just had a baby. But, I know in my heart I have been slacking off with my dieting. I just need to zip my mouth up and do this. I can drop it so fast with this program as long as I am true to it, and true to myself.

Ok, thanx for letting my work through my emotional baggage (which is one of my biggest needs on this journey).

Hope all you girls are exercising. Lil, get your sticks. I'm on protein day 1 or 3..... again!!!

And, my food scale is out again. I need to print my daily action sheets. Yes, the logging does work and is essential (sheesh).

Love to all,
L

[shmootz]

Great day. Lots of water. Lots of protein. Spin class. Just one taste of chocolate while dipping the strawberries.....

Hoping for a drop tomorrow.

xo

[cdnhockeymom]

Good morning ladies....hope you are all doing well out there


Love ya too L!
Down one today, must have been the Zumba class last night....boy did I sweat!

Don't you love those "WOW" moments There have been COUNTLESS times I have avoided people, gatherings and outings because of my weight! Sad huh?

I know it is possible to get to goal.... I know ALL the rules, the tricks, the ways....but why, oh why do I always sabotage myself?
And emotions are HUGE when it comes to weight loss....you're right there Laura. Expressing your feelings is good therapy (OK.. who made me a doctor? ) but for some reason it works. That's what I like about the LFL book, it also takes into consideration the emotional aspect of losing weight and provides ways to overcome sabotage.

I'm planning to keep my carb intake closer to 75 for the day. I find that the closer I am to 100 total carbs, the weaker my ketone stick colour is. I'm not sure if that makes sense?

Enjoy your day everyone !

L