Old Timers and Newbies Challenge

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Congratulations Lost & Found! 3lbs Way to GO!

Lets see I started the same time as you did, actually a week before but that was during Thanksgiving and I cheated so that didnt count. I started on 11/25 at 228, today I am at 222.4. So I lost 5 1/2lbs You lost 12lbs.

I almost lost it this morning. I was thinking how hard it would be dieting over christmas and then new years and then with hubby's folks here cooking. I may have to take a reprieve and start again Jan 12th.

Don't give up...Pear!!! It won't be hard through the holidays...just do not go nuts!!!! (If we stay the same weight that week...atleast we didn't gain!!) I plan on staying on plan right through the holidays....don't want to feel like crap again for a holiday that won't even be good...due to the company!!! Oh well!!! Maybe the reason for the season will just be clearer this year....(I'll be praying extra hard to God to get me the heck out of here!!! ) Maybe make yourself some bacon wrapped shrimp or chicken for your treat on the holidays...and tell your in-laws that it is your kitchen...and to stay out of it!!!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Tooter

Calm down. You are freaking. lol My point was that very few people have a TRUE "Stall". Things might slow down some times, but very few people get a stall of over a month with no weight or inches lost. So, it's not super common at all.

Why would it happen? There are lots of reasons. Eating Atkins bars everyday. You see, they ate correct the rest of the time, but those bars Slowed them down or caused them to gain and they didn't "change" that. Maybe there is a food choice that they refuse to give up.

If you noticed when things started to slow down for Pear, I mentioned it. Then she started to gain and I mentioned it again. She realized it might be a problem for her and stopped. She didn't have a "True" stall, because she caught the problem before a true stall could happen.

Medication. People can be on Medication that can slow them down or cause a stall. An allergy to a food, sickness...etc... Too much protein and not enough fat. To low of calories.

And sometimes people don't find out at all.

That's why I want you guys to learn about your own bodies and notice if there is a change so you can readjust. Get to know how your bodies react to things. And nothing is set in stone. It could change later.

Some people at "Goal" can eat an apple or oatmeal/bread every day. Then all of a sudden they start gaining. Guess what? I found it's my body saying, "you can't have that EVERY day". That doesn't mean it's "all or Nothing"...It means maybe just 2 times a week, not every day. But, people want things set in stone.

It happened to me at goal. We are constantly learning what kinds of foods and how often is ok for our bodies.


But My Point was... It's pretty rare to have a True "stall", so it's nothing that you should worry about. People tend to call things a "Stall" when it slows down for a little bit. That's not a stall at all.

OKAY!!! OKAY!!! Yes...I freak out all of the time!!! That's why my weight doesn't match who I am!!!! Seriously though....I've never been this heavy!!!! I am a hyper, high-strong Irish/Scotch hot tempered b*tch....would be better coming from my old weight....or should I say the real me....guess that I've just been trying to hide from everyone the last few years!!!! BUT NOT ANY MORE!!!!! (Everyone-family and ex- can kiss my butt) Right now...they couldn't miss it!!!!

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

OKAY!!! OKAY!!! Yes...I freak out all of the time!!! That's why my weight doesn't match who I am!!!! Seriously though....I've never been this heavy!!!! I am a hyper, high-strong Irish/Scotch hot tempered b*tch....would be better coming from my old weight....or should I say the real me....guess that I've just been trying to hide from everyone the last few years!!!! BUT NOT ANY MORE!!!!! (Everyone-family and ex- can kiss my butt) Right now...they couldn't miss it!!!!

*giggle* I'm Scotch/Irish too!

[Tooter]

No word from Winslow yet and she hasn't been online here since the 6th.

[*Pear*]

She's probably super busy with work. Hopefully things will slow down for her soon.

[jeanran]

CONGRATULATIONS, L & F, I am very proud of you. You are truly ahead of the game. Well, it isn't a game but you get the idea!

I think everyone of your homes are beautiful with awesome scenery, how fortunate we are!

Tooter, I am a heavy drinker and it used to be diet soda, now it is water. I don't take in any more liquid than I did drinking sodas. I have had UTI's before and am so conscious of flushing the ketone's so I continue to drink at the same rate. Dr. Atkins convinced me that flushing is important but our decisions are all made on a personal level. Isn't it wonderful that we have the ability to research and learn for ourselves and what works best for us. That's what I love about this WOE.

Pear, I understand where you are coming from and I hope you make the best decision for you.

Ailuros, I hope everything is going well, 'over the pond.'

My grandson and I are going to do some shopping today, then eat at my favorite Japanese place. He loves the sushi and I will have flame broiled chicken with steamed cabbage and broccoli. Yum!

I'll be checking back later.

Jean

[Tooter]

Well, Jean...I didn't know you were a HEAVY DRINKER!!

I'm kidding!!! You just "set me up" so well, that I couldn't pass it up.

Oh, it's not that I don't drink alot (I think I do), but man...Years ago I would PUSH it!

I think I always have a drink near me (or waiting for me) and sip it as needed. Sometimes drinking it straight down.

I also wouldn't count other drinks (besides water) so I would end up trying to chug water to get to a certain ponit. It was not a good thing.

Yes, it is neat that we can find out what works for each of us.

[*Pear*]

Forgot to post my menu:

B: Coffee/creamer
S: Swiss Cheese
L: Salmon with mayo, 2 eggs
D: ??? probably pork roast.

L&F, are you taking your finals today?

[*Pear*]

Who is on your avatar, Jean?

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Tooter

No word from Winslow yet and she hasn't been online here since the 6th.

Gosh!!!! I hope that she is okay!!!! I'm kinda worried about her!!!! It doesn't seem like her to not answer your e-mail????!!!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Tooter

*giggle* I'm Scotch/Irish too!

So, then, you know what I mean!!!!

[Lost and Found]

Jean...thanks for the congrats!!!!

Who's that a picture of??? (Ohhh-La-La!!!)

Sooooo, you're a heavy drinker!!!? I never would have guessed!!! Just kidding......unless.....you are!!! When are we all coming over for some low carb beer?

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Forgot to post my menu:

B: Coffee/creamer
S: Swiss Cheese
L: Salmon with mayo, 2 eggs
D: ??? probably pork roast.

L&F, are you taking your finals today?

Hey...Pear!!! Yes, I have a 2 1/2 hour final to take today....I will be taking it here soon!!! Wish me luck!!!!!

[hippiegirl]

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Who is on your avatar, Jean?

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Who's that a picture of??? (Ohhh-La-La!!!)

I wanna know too! I'd also like to know:

1) Is he of age?

2) Is he single?

3) If the answers to the first two questions are affirmative, does he want to move to Idaho?

[Lost and Found]

Well...everyone!!!! I was out and about today!!! I went to the grocery store, to Purdue, took Aaron to and from school...and now I have a final to take!!!! It's a 2 1/2 hour test....it's timed and that is all of the time allowed. So, maybe it won't take as long as the required time, but none-the-less...if she is allowing that much time...it must be a terrible thing!!!

Purdue was a pain in the a**!!!!!! Had to go there with my oldest and get his financial aid all squared a way. A paper for this, a paper for that...verify this, verify that........I wanted to tell them to verify this and moon them!!!

Well, I made a decision today!!!! I think that I should grin and bare it here...until spring!!! I am going to apply to the Nursing program at my school in Minnesota, and to 2 colleges here. Hopefully, I am accepted somewhere!!!!! Then, I will decide from there where to go!!! (Makes the most sense....but, is the most uncomfortable too!!!)

I am going to review a little for my test, and then.... take the thing !!! So, I will talk to you all later.....promise.....and I do not lie!!!!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

I wanna know too! I'd also like to know:

1) Is he of age?

2) Is he single?

3) If the answers to the first two questions are affirmative, does he want to move to Idaho?

[Ailuros]

Good luck with the test, L&F. I'll be in bed long before you've finished, but I'll be checking in tomorrow morning to see how it went.

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Ailuros

Good luck with the test, L&F. I'll be in bed long before you've finished, but I'll be checking in tomorrow morning to see how it went.

Thanks..Ailuros!!! I need all of the good wishes that I can get!!!

Sleep good!!!

[jeanran]

My grandson and I are going to do some shopping today, then eat at my favorite Japanese place. He loves the sushi and I will have flame broiled chicken with steamed cabbage and broccoli. Yum!

I'll be checking back later.

Jean

I thought that might give you a hint... He is my grandson, Nick, lives with me and pays rent but is so good to me. He does a lot around the house and is so good natured. As you can tell he is a very hard worker and likes to stay busy.

Yes, he is of age, 22 on Jan. 1, but is engaged. He proposed on a gondola in Venice last March, he's such a romantic. His fiancée is graduating from Bucknell in PA in the spring and will move here. She was going to school in Italy at the time.

Yes, I knew I was sitting you up and would have been disappointed if y'all hadn't caught it... I, also, have a drink nearby at all times but it is usually water. I do agree that to force so much water in place of other liquids seems a bit overkill but I needed to get off so much soda and I do think it spares the kidneys from all that filtering.

B: bacon
L: Bonsai veggie, chicken stir fry (4 C red pepper, scallions, bean sprouts, zucchini, broccoli and cabbage)
D: ???

I picked up some Romano cheese at Costco and it is to die for, I may have that for dinner with some jicama.

Jean

[*Pear*]

Did you survive your finals, L&F?

Are you glad thats over?

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Did you survive your finals, L&F?

Are you glad thats over?

Well...one down, and two more to go....during the next week. One of them is just an essay...I like those better than tests!!! YES!!! I am glad that it is over....I disliked that class very much!!! (computers!!!)

[Lost and Found]

Soooooo, Pear!!!

Are you feeling better about things now?

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Soooooo, Pear!!!

Are you feeling better about things now?

NO REPRIEVES.....PEAR!!! I won't allow you to do that to yourself!!! Just think of how hard you've worked...it would be like starting all over!!!