Screw the Rules Challenge!

[realityjunkee]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Hey Reality Junkie! Have you worked-out yet today?

Yep--ran 2 miles in the 48 degree weather. It felt good, should have done more but was running out of daylight.

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

If they don't follow the rules, then they won't lose weight. They will only be cheating themselves and hurting themselves. That seems punishment enough!

However, Teresa, I would like to nominate YOU as Whip Master (to keep our naughty butts on track)

That's a harsh punishment for sure..

Teresa with a whip in her hands....

Originally Posted by Lbertas

I ditto on what Kim just said.


Oh Kim I just saw we have the same amount to lose too. We can do it.
We must look alike too. Shape wise.

Alberta, if you look like me, I'm sorry...lol. I look pretty good from the waist up but have so much gross skin below the waist it makes it hard to look good. 20 more pounds should help--I hope!

Food wise decent today--about 1800 calories, 12 gm carbs and 30 minutes of jogging. Seem to be back on track I hope!

[gynx8467]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Hi all! WOW I feel like I have been gone forever. I hate not having a computer at home. But we just can't afford to replace it right now. DH had last week off and I can't get to moms when he is off.
[/COLOR]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

My day has pretty much been a comedy of errors or something. I decided to come home today because there is suppose to be an ice storm for a good part of the state tonight...however, it hit early this afternoon while I was driving home! At one point I traveled 12 miles in just under 1 and 1/2 hours! There were dozens of cars flipped over in the ditches and we were at a stand still for long periods of time as they were rescuing people from their vehicles. I am very thankful I wasn't one of them and I have to say I love semi drivers because they kept us all going slow and under control. The last hour of the trip was no problem and we were all going 70+. After I got home, my internet was screwed up, I bent my key in the trunk of my car, went to run a quick errand and it started sleeting....hmmm, let's see, I think that's it so far! But even with all that I'm just glad to be safely at home!!

Anyone else want to join?

[COLOR="darkred"]
WOW!!! I hate ice and snow. Yuck!!! So glad you are home safely!

Yes i want to join. I can't get to the 180's by jan 19th but how about 210?[/COLOR]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

OK, finally decided to go get the mail and what a sweet surprise! Thank you Jen and Alberta for the Christmas cards!! Alberta, I have never had those teas so I'm excited to try them. I still can't believe I didn't figure out a way to stick candy bars into those darn envelopes!

You are welcome I wasn't sure if anybody had gotten them yet.

Originally Posted by telemetrynurse

Hi Everyone!

I'm leaving this afternoon for Lebanon. sorry I haven't been on to post....been really busy trying to get it together for the 3 week trip.

I'm getting a bit nervous about the gaza violence....it is about 125 miles from where we will be. In Lebanon there were thousands of people in the streets protesting and I pray that things don't get violent DH is pretty calm about it all. He grew up during the very LONG civil war in Lebanon and went to school and college when bombs were going off


I look forward to returning Jan 20th and seeing how FANTASTIC each of you is doing! I know you will all do GREAT!!!!

Miss you all already

Hugs,
Liz

We will surely miss you Liz! You are in my

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Hey Jen! Where are you?

[COLOR="darkred"]I am here for today anyway!!!
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Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Rules for the “Yes We Can!” January Thread:

1. You must be ready for CHANGE and able to keep Promises to Yourself.

2. You must choose a WOE and stick to it for a reasonable period of time.

3. You must choose an Exercise Plan … and Just Do It!

4. You must Check-in Daily on the Thread ~ even if it's just to say “HI”!
(we prefer that you post your Daily Menu/Exercise/Water consumption)

5. You must NOT be a “slave to the scale”!
Accept the fact that our weights fluctuate daily, even up to 5 lbs each direction, and ... get over it! The scale canNOT tell the difference between muscle, fat, fluid ~ so it’s NOT the best indicator of success! So, no whining re: stuff like: "I gained 3 lbs yesterday", etc. Because THAT is just NOT physically possible (unless you ate 10,000+ calories)!

6. You must choose an article of clothing (i.e. blouse; pants; bra; swimsuit) and on each Monday, report on the Thread “how” that article of clothing fits you. You may also report your weight/measurements, but only if you choose to do so.

7. You must recognize that Friendship & Support & Accountability are fundamental elements of Success.

8. You must promise that, if you mess-up, you will get back on plan at the next meal, NOT the next day, week, month, etc.

9. You must be able to give/receive constructive criticism and/or a good kick in the butt when need be!

10. You must have a good sense of humor … and be able to laugh at yourself, even when it hurts!

So if ALL of the above applies to YOU … Welcome Aboard … and enjoy the ride to Freedom!

I so love the rules. They are great. I must have rules. I did get on the scales today so I could report since I won't be back to work until wednesday morning. I managed to escape Christmas with only 5 pounds gained. I have been gradually getting back to low carb. Today has been wonderful. I had one bite of a chocolate chip cookie and before I could chew it up I felt sick. So I spit it out and threw the rest away. I have been totally LC today and feel proud for it.

I can't wait until I get my computer back, but until then take care. I can't check in everyday but I will as much as possible. BBL!!!

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

hey is anyone else (besides Kim!) considering this??

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...se-2009-a.html

[COLOR="Blue"]Cruise is not an option for me right now. I have a lot of digging out to do for the next few months. It will be a struggle just to buy groceries until about march. [/COLOR]

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="Blue"]Cruise is not an option for me right now. I have a lot of digging out to do for the next few months. It will be a struggle just to buy groceries until about march. [/COLOR]

Awww Honey. I'm so sorry. Keep your chin up, K?
Honestly, it's really not financially feasible for me, either.
I'm such a dreamer!! I live in Da Land of Denial!!

[Teresa123]

So how about everyone start saving this year and do the 2010 Low Carb Cruise??

[Teresa123]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

However, Teresa, I would like to nominate YOU as Whip Master (to keep our naughty butts on track) AND of course, we can ALL hand out admonishments per:

9. You must be able to give/receive constructive criticism and/or a good kick in the butt when need be!

Be very careful what you ask for!

Originally Posted by realityjunkee

That's a harsh punishment for sure..

Teresa with a whip in her hands....

Smart girl--be afraid!

Originally Posted by gynx8467

Yes i want to join. I can't get to the 180's by jan 19th but how about 210?[/COLOR]


You are welcome I wasn't sure if anybody had gotten them yet.

Of course you can join--and 210 sounds like a great plan!

Yep, I got it. Did you get mine? Liz seems to be the only one so far--I promise I sent them to everyone on the list and all at the same time!!

Good girl--stay away from the chocolate chip cookies--they are evil! OK--they are really only evil when I eat them--cause I don't stop at one bite, or one cookie....heck, not even at one dozen!

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

So how about everyone start saving this year and do the 2010 Low Carb Cruise??

Yeahhhhhhh! Count me IN !!!!! that would be AWESOME to "Cruise" with ALL of YOU!

Saving $10 per week will = $500 in 12 months and I think this year's cruise was $400 (+ the cost of airfare).

I know how we can EACH get a FREE plane ticket; I do it ALL the time!!

Just apply for one of these credit cards:
United Airlines - Mileage Plus Visa

Currently, an airline ticket within the 48 States is 25,000 miles.
(Hawaii & Alaska are 35,000 miles)

I rarely pay for an airline ticket. I open/close these credit cards several times per year!

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

Of course you can join--and 210 sounds like a great plan!

Yep, I got it. Did you get mine? Liz seems to be the only one so far--I promise I sent them to everyone on the list and all at the same time!!

Good girl--stay away from the chocolate chip cookies--they are evil! OK--they are really only evil when I eat them--cause I don't stop at one bite, or one cookie....heck, not even at one dozen!

I did get it. I got one from Liz and Alberta too.
Thanks. It made my day!!!

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Yeahhhhhhh! Count me IN !!!!! that would be AWESOME to "Cruise" with ALL of YOU!

Saving $10 per week will = $500 in 12 months and I think this year's cruise was $400 (+ the cost of airfare).

I know how we can EACH get a FREE plane ticket; I do it ALL the time!!

Just apply for one of these credit cards:
United Airlines - Mileage Plus Visa

Currently, an airline ticket within the 48 States is 25,000 miles.
(Hawaii & Alaska are 35,000 miles)

I rarely pay for an airline ticket. I open/close these credit cards several times per year!

That sounds like something to work towards.

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

That sounds like something to work towards.

Yes, it will be our REWARD for reaching our Weight Loss GOALS !!!!!

[hummingbird11]

Teresa, I really NEED for you to start kicking my butt again! You're the only one that can really keep "naughty me" in line!

Originally Posted by Teresa123

Be very careful what you ask for!

[hummingbird11]

Rules for the “Yes We Can!” January Thread:

1) You must be Ready for CHANGE and able to Keep Promises to Yourself.

2) You must Choose a WOE and stick to it for a reasonable period of time.

3) You must Choose an Exercise Plan … and Just Do It!

[COLOR="Red"]4) You must State your Goals for the Month on the 1st of each month.[/COLOR]

5) You must Check-in Daily on the Thread ~ even if it's just to say “HI”!
(we prefer that you post your Daily Menu/Exercise/Water consumption)

6) You must NOT be a “Slave to the Scale”!
Accept the fact that our weights fluctuate daily, even up to 5 lbs each direction, and ... get over it! The scale canNOT tell the difference between muscle, fat, fluid ~ so it’s NOT the best indicator of success! So, no whining re: stuff like: "I gained 3 lbs yesterday", etc. Because THAT is just NOT physically possible (unless you ate 10,000+ calories)!

7) You must Choose an Article of Clothing (i.e. blouse; pants; bra; swimsuit) and on each Monday, report on the Thread “how” that article of clothing fits you. You may also report your weight/measurements, but only if you choose to do so.

8) You must Recognize that Friendship & Support & Accountability are fundamental elements of Success.

9) You must Promise that, if you mess-up, you will get back on plan at the next meal, NOT the next day, week, month, etc.

10) You must be able to Give/Receive Constructive Criticism ... and/or a good kick in the butt whenever need be!

11) You must Have a Good Sense of Humor … and be able to laugh at yourself, even when it hurts!

So if ALL of the above applies to YOU … Welcome Aboard … and enjoy the ride to Freedom!

[hummingbird11]

wow. that is a very simple yet profound statement: to be protective of our losses/progress!
I'm going to keep that in mind 'cause I think that's the attitude that = long-term success!

Originally Posted by BellaHMB

...a reminder of how on maintenance you simply make healthy choices ALL THE TIME for yourself and [COLOR="Red"]that's how you keep on track and protective of your losses![/COLOR]
Bella

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by realityjunkee

Yep--ran 2 miles in the 48 degree weather.

[gynx8467]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Good morning all!!! Fixing to head home. I will try to check in later. Have a great day all!!![/COLOR]

[DaisyGG]

Hi everyone!

HB invited me to join this challenge. It couldn't be at a better time quite frankly.

I'm in.

I just printed out the rules and I am going to bring them to work and figure out what I'm going to do.

Thanks HB. I so need this.

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

Hi everyone!

HB invited me to join this challenge. It couldn't be at a better time quite frankly.

I'm in.

I just printed out the rules and I am going to bring them to work and figure out what I'm going to do.

Thanks HB. I so need this.

Welcome Daisy I love this group of ladies you will too.
BBL
Alberta

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Good morning all!!! Fixing to head home. I will try to check in later. Have a great day all!!![/COLOR]

Jennifer Drive safe going home. How have you been doing? I was bad over the holidays but the weight is coming back off I have to do this for me. I done most all of my house work before I went to bed last night just a few things to do other than that it is execise. Now that tree is down I can use my machine in living room.
Better run get face on and out the door to feed my handicapped man.
BBL

Alberta

[Teresa123]

Welcome Daisy! I like that--COPE--very true and very important for success!!

Morning Jen and Alberta!

HB--OK, so I was thinking about the rules and your "naughty butt" and really, there isn't a lot to hold you accountable to....basically the only "have to's" are checking in daily which you are pretty good at, and finding an article of clothing to check progress with weekly. So technically, you could eat (and drink!) whatever, gain 200 lbs, and there's nothing for me to kick your butt for as long as you check in and say that the clothing doesn't fit yet! Do you think maybe menu's and weigh in's should be a required part of it? I understand not being a slave to the scale, but that doesn't mean not weighing in my opinion--for me that's just denial. It just means learning to deal with what the number means and that it isn't the only measurement of success--but it is for me an important tool to keep me on track. Anyway, I know that the rules don't preclude any of those things--but they don't require them which is what I'm wondering about as far as accountability goes. Keep in mind, personally I can go either way--rules or no rules--but if you are looking for a challenge that focuses on accountability we might need some more required "tasks." Just a thought....

Have a great day everyone! Even though it's Monday, it is a short week--woohoo!! And, it's almost 2009!

[Talitha]

Checking in. Eating is still on track.

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

Welcome Daisy! I like that--COPE--very true and very important for success!!

Morning Jen and Alberta!

Teresa Thank you for the Christmas card. The one tea I sent was Cinch by Shaklee, they have been in business for 53 years.
BBL

Alberta

[DaisyGG]

Yesterday's Accountability. I am starting ahead of the new year to get habits started.

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...l#post11319967

[Teresa123]

Alberta--you're welcome! Gosh, I haven't heard about Shaklee products for years--I didn't realize they still existed. My Dad use to get some cleaning products from them--stuff for the garage, cars, boat--you know, the only stuff a guy might clean! Anyway, he swore by them. Good to know that they're still around.

OK--for those of you that love and/or are experimenting with hot teas--I think I found a new favorite. Bigelow Vanilla Caramel--very good! However, I only have one bag that I got from my mom (and she has no clue where it came from ) so I'll have to see if I can find it around here. Hope so!

[Teresa123]

Daisy--so I see your WOE says "thinking....." can I ask what that means? Your menu looks a bit like CAD but not following all the rules. Doesn't look like l.c. unless you are fairly far into OWL---so I'm intrigued!

[hummingbird11]

Dear Daisy! You will love it here!
This wonderful little group of women, we are ALL about "getting back on track" FOR REAL and we are ALL destined for SUCCESS in 2009!
XO,
HB

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

Hi everyone!

HB invited me to join this challenge. It couldn't be at a better time quite frankly.

I'm in.

I just printed out the rules and I am going to bring them to work and figure out what I'm going to do.

Thanks HB. I so need this.

[hummingbird11]

If y'all want to make those things "required", that's fine with me!

I agree that even tho the Scale is NOT the "end all"; it is an important tool.

Personally, I'm planning to definitely post my menu's/exercise each day AND weigh-in each Monday + report how my swimsuit fits -- because I'm going to MAKE MYSELF accountable to myself AND to all of you.
(and all of that will be stated in my Goals for the Month + I expect everyone else to state their intentions, too)

But the bottom line is, no one can control anyone else. We must ALL be accountable to ourselves + the ONLY thing we can "really" control is our own Attitude.

Regardless of what we place in The Rules, I can tell you anything I want to tell you. I can even lie about my menu, my weight, exercise -- whatever!

For all you know, I could be a big old fat man that weighs 500 lbs!!

Of course, I'm not -- and I wouldn't lie to y'all -- my point is just that I don't think we should get too wrapped up in "how to make each other follow the rules" -- because in the end, we must each suck it up and make an internal decision to JUST DO IT or else we will all be fat & unhappy for the rest of our lives...KWIM Jelly Bean??

However, with THAT said -- I know that Accountability thru the Friendship & Support here with y'all is what has kept me on track in the past -- and I know that I need that again NOW!

So if we make those things required (weighing/posting) --what do you suggest we do if folks don't follow The Rules...??

And, since it's Monday, shall we start the weigh-in today??

Originally Posted by Teresa123

HB--OK, so I was thinking about the rules and your "naughty butt" and really, there isn't a lot to hold you accountable to....basically the only "have to's" are checking in daily which you are pretty good at, and finding an article of clothing to check progress with weekly. So technically, you could eat (and drink!) whatever, gain 200 lbs, and there's nothing for me to kick your butt for as long as you check in and say that the clothing doesn't fit yet! Do you think maybe menu's and weigh in's should be a required part of it? I understand not being a slave to the scale, but that doesn't mean not weighing in my opinion--for me that's just denial. It just means learning to deal with what the number means and that it isn't the only measurement of success--but it is for me an important tool to keep me on track. Anyway, I know that the rules don't preclude any of those things--but they don't require them which is what I'm wondering about as far as accountability goes. Keep in mind, personally I can go either way--rules or no rules--but if you are looking for a challenge that focuses on accountability we might need some more required "tasks." Just a thought....

Have a great day everyone! Even though it's Monday, it is a short week--woohoo!! And, it's almost 2009!

[DaisyGG]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

Daisy--so I see your WOE says "thinking....." can I ask what that means? Your menu looks a bit like CAD but not following all the rules. Doesn't look like l.c. unless you are fairly far into OWL---so I'm intrigued!

Teresa - I am taking HB's good advice to think about what I really want to do. Yesterday wasn't really on any "plan," but I wanted to start with accountability from the start.

I am thinking today (I'm traipsing all over LCF and reading reading reading) that I am going to start with low-carb 25-35 and high fat. Keep the calories in check, but not worry too much about them.

What is CAD? I'll google!

[hummingbird11]

Excellent Daisy!

Btinc told me + Barry Groves writes that women do much better (hormonally) on 30-50 carbs per day, and metabolically, there really is no difference between 20 to 30 carbs.

For me, it was always easier to keep my macros balanced at 30 carbs per day. For some reason, when I allowed myself 50 carbs per day, I always blew my calories!

Great idea to keep your calories in check; but to not worry too much about them at this point. Later, you'll want to have a "calorie range" and perhaps even "zig-zag" your calories.

Strive for 65% Fat; 30% Protein; 5% Carbs

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

Alberta--you're welcome! Gosh, I haven't heard about Shaklee products for years--I didn't realize they still existed. My Dad use to get some cleaning products from them--stuff for the garage, cars, boat--you know, the only stuff a guy might clean! Anyway, he swore by them. Good to know that they're still around.

OK--for those of you that love and/or are experimenting with hot teas--I think I found a new favorite. Bigelow Vanilla Caramel--very good! However, I only have one bag that I got from my mom (and she has no clue where it came from ) so I'll have to see if I can find it around here. Hope so!

Teresa Yes Shaklee is still around and going strong, I have been selling it since 1981. I have a web site for it but will not post it here.
BBL

Alberta

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

Teresa - I am taking HB's good advice to think about what I really want to do. Yesterday wasn't really on any "plan," but I wanted to start with accountability from the start.

I am thinking today (I'm traipsing all over LCF and reading reading reading) that I am going to start with low-carb 25-35 and high fat. Keep the calories in check, but not worry too much about them.

What is CAD? I'll google!

Daisy That is how I am, I have to have some sort of accountability, I have been reading and printing things this morning I want to get this weight off for good this time.

Alberta

[Teresa123]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

If y'all want to make those things "required", that's fine with me!

I agree that even tho the Scale is NOT the "end all"; it is an important tool.

Personally, I'm planning to definitely post my menu's/exercise each day AND weigh-in each Monday + report how my swimsuit fits -- because I'm going to MAKE MYSELF accountable to myself AND to all of you.
(and all of that will be stated in my Goals for the Month + I expect everyone else to state their intentions, too)

But the bottom line is, no one can control anyone else. We must ALL be accountable to ourselves + the ONLY thing we can "really" control is our own Attitude.

Regardless of what we place in The Rules, I can tell you anything I want to tell you. I can even lie about my menu, my weight, exercise -- whatever!

For all you know, I could be a big old fat man that weighs 500 lbs!!

Of course, I'm not -- and I wouldn't lie to y'all -- my point is just that I don't think we should get too wrapped up in "how to make each other follow the rules" -- because in the end, we must each suck it up and make an internal decision to JUST DO IT or else we will all be fat & unhappy for the rest of our lives...KWIM Jelly Bean??

However, with THAT said -- I know that Accountability thru the Friendship & Support here with y'all is what has kept me on track in the past -- and I know that I need that again NOW!

So if we make those things required (weighing/posting) --what do you suggest we do if folks don't follow The Rules...??

And, since it's Monday, shall we start the weigh-in today??

did you notice how you swung from one side to the other?! That is exactly where I am at--either rules and accountability, or none! Like I said last month--having rules that everyone does not follow just annoys the crap out of me so I'd rather have rules that have a purpose and are measurable and followed or not have them and just be a support group where people choose their level of accountability. Again, however, that's just me. But I aways figure it's best for me to get my 2 cents in before something changes and it helps me decide what I want to do going forward. As far as what to do if it's an accountability thread and someone isn't following the rules--my vote is they need to leave then, and as you know I would have no problem telling them that! I mean hey--if we're going to have rules then we need to follow them and expect others to....if not, we're back to my issue of why have them in the first place?