2009 IS OUR YEAR TO SHINE - January Edition

[avyance]

Hi! I would love to join this challenge, I think I saw today as the last day.

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by LBishop

wow, thinking of it as awakening the monster is so well put. It IS a monster that never really dies...just sleeps and can be woke up way too easily in my house! Good for you for not giving up. It sounds like you've been through some tough times with your weight and the different plans, but the best part is you're back and you will get there! We will be here to cheer you on!

Thank you. It reminds me of the Pogo cartoon that said "we have met the enemy, and he is us". Well, I have met the enemy, and she is me! That carb craving monster in me will never die. It may lull me into a false sense of security, but it will always lurk just under the surface waiting for me to give it a chance. It hasn't been easy to go through this process, but I've learned a lot about myself. I do know that I am a carb addict, specifically sugar, and will be for the rest of my life.

It's no different than addiction to any other substance. You must never let your guard down and you must never assume you've got it beaten. Last night I watched a couple of programs about morbidly obese people's stories. Richard Simmons was one of the people making comments. He said something to the effect that he worries about people who talk about weight loss as if it's a battle they've "won". We never win. We have to fight it every day of our lives.

MomToEli, yes, let's lock arms!

Menu for today:

B: Cream cheese muffins
S: Pecans
L: Caesar salad (sans croutons) w/ grilled chicken
D: (will be) Filet mignon and green beans
S: Egg custard

[avyance]

My start weight 216.

Today menu:
B- Ham and Cheese Omlet
L- Steak and salad with cesar dressing
D- Turkey, Ham, Havarti cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard

[kristina]

What an INSPIRATION!!! that was so great, thanks for sharing that

Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

oh I am all about weigh ins on monday Up to you guys.. I wanted to share this with you guys.

YouTube - My Atkins Diet Story

let me know what you think

[kristina]

Beautiful pictures

Originally Posted by NurseShannon

Oh lord the drinking I did on NYE was WAY less than what I normally do, but I still puked...learned to eat before I go out....wow.
Weighing in tomorrow....I don't think it will be pretty. LoL...
Here is a pic of DH and I before we left....and the back of my shirt cause it was pretty cool...I went to Buckle and bought my outfit!!!!! YAY!

[kristina]

Hi Mindy!!

Originally Posted by mindy36

I am in on this one! If its not too late!


6in2007....164
Aimin Fla.......140.5
chocoholic.....275
AmyB......160
LBishop......139.4
Jimzgrl........215.8
MomToEli .....220.5
Magicsmom.......236
Misty2028...142.6
PrettyPaula.....217
Kattbelly.......269
Dbunny.........?
Intellect917...154
LAGeekMom...241.5
KristinaInWa2003.....210
LoveSunshine....217
Mindy36....204.3

[misty1028]

Hi all back to posting regularly all the grandkids went home(baby sat them all week) and with them I packed up all the goodies Xmas candy,cookies,cake ALL GONE DH was looking all over for a snack Now I plan on eating totaly clean and restarting the gym on Monday. I live on the lake and I"m wanting a supper swimsuit this year. My goal for this month will be 5lbs. More would be nice Today I ate totaly clean. I shoveled for about 2hrs. as you can see by my aviator that we have tons of snow and it keeps coming.Got exercise (NOT) back is killing me.

Shannon love your pics keep up the good work.
Meekness your recipe sounds delish gonna have to make it this week-end

Menu today
B-coffee black--not hungry
L-chopped chicken and salsa rolled up in lettuce
D-Pork chop,salad and squash,tomato and onion stir fry
S-not sure yet but I' sure I'll have one

[jfarmer1]

checking in for the evening.... stayed up late last night so my egg and bologna will be counted as my breakfast ( 3:30 this morning LOL)

lunch at 1ish was a beef,chicken,legal veg stew....

dinner: hot wings and a tad of soup to get some veggies in

ate about 5 or 6 peanuts and 2 brazil nuts

snack tonight???? not sure will be at work till midnight so i know i will want another meal probably something quick ( vinenees or bunless burger)

can some one tell me where to go to learn how to post a pic? that way when i weigh on mon. i will know how to post it LOL

Every one is doing a great job!!!! and I love this thread so much support.

JIll

[kristina]

Originally Posted by NurseShannon

So is anyone setting a goal for the month? Like I would like to manage atleast a 10 pound wt. loss this month. By doing this, it gives me a goal to work toward...I am very goal oriented, so that helps me stay on track.

Yes, I would like to lose at least 10, hopefully maybe more. I have a cruise at the end of march, and would like to lose 10 pounds/month till then...hopefully more!

[kristina]

Great exercise shoveling! Congrats on eating clean

Originally Posted by misty1028

Hi all back to posting regularly all the grandkids went home(baby sat them all week) and with them I packed up all the goodies Xmas candy,cookies,cake ALL GONE DH was looking all over for a snack Now I plan on eating totaly clean and restarting the gym on Monday. I live on the lake and I"m wanting a supper swimsuit this year. My goal for this month will be 5lbs. More would be nice Today I ate totaly clean. I shoveled for about 2hrs. as you can see by my aviator that we have tons of snow and it keeps coming.Got exercise (NOT) back is killing me.

Shannon love your pics keep up the good work.
Meekness your recipe sounds delish gonna have to make it this week-end

Menu today
B-coffee black--not hungry
L-chopped chicken and salsa rolled up in lettuce
D-Pork chop,salad and squash,tomato and onion stir fry
S-not sure yet but I' sure I'll have one

[MeekNHumble]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

Alrighty then.

Is this because you don't believe me?

Of course I believe you...LOL!

You don't have to post a pic of your toes, if you don't want too..LOL!

And yes, I think it is a great idea for everyone to add their WOE in the profile area or in siggy.

[MeekNHumble]

[COLOR="Red"]*THIS IS A RECAP OF THE RULES AND LIST OF PARTICIPANTS*[/COLOR]

Here are the RULES for this month challenge. They are pretty simple to follow.

Today is the last day to join the challenge for this month.

[COLOR="red"]1. CHECK IN DAILY (requirement!), post menus, exercise, etc
2. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST POST THEIR WEIGHT ON MONDAY MORNINGS BEFORE NOON
3. SHARE ATLEAST ONE RECIPE A WEEK[/COLOR]

[COLOR="red"]AS YOU CAN SEE THE LAST RULE WAS DELETED!!![/COLOR]

If you all have any thoughts and would like to share, please let me know. I will compile the names of all participants and implement an excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet will include names, weight loss and percentages. It will also be updated weekly and posted for everyone to review.

I am sponsoring this months challenge and will present a $25 Visa Gift Card to the Biggest Loser

PARTICIPANTS

6in2007....164
Aimin Fla.......140.5
chocoholic.....275
AmyB......160
LBishop......139.4
Jimzgrl........215.8
MomToEli .....220.5
Magicsmom.......236
Misty2028...142.6
PrettyPaula.....217
Kattbelly.......269
Dbunny.........?
Intellect917...154
LAGeekMom...241.5
KristinaInWa2003.....210
LoveSunshine....217
Mindy36....204.3
whatwagon...183
Nurse Shannon...193
BeFineIn09...215
Meekness...Dunno yet

Is anyone's name missing from this list? If so, please copy and paste the list into a new post, add your name and highlighted it.

Thank you and happy losing everyone!

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by Magicsmom

Thank you. It reminds me of the Pogo cartoon that said "we have met the enemy, and he is us". Well, I have met the enemy, and she is me! That carb craving monster in me will never die. It may lull me into a false sense of security, but it will always lurk just under the surface waiting for me to give it a chance. It hasn't been easy to go through this process, but I've learned a lot about myself. I do know that I am a carb addict, specifically sugar, and will be for the rest of my life.

It's no different than addiction to any other substance. You must never let your guard down and you must never assume you've got it beaten. Last night I watched a couple of programs about morbidly obese people's stories. Richard Simmons was one of the people making comments. He said something to the effect that he worries about people who talk about weight loss as if it's a battle they've "won". We never win. We have to fight it every day of our lives.

MomToEli, yes, let's lock arms!

Menu for today:

B: Cream cheese muffins
S: Pecans
L: Caesar salad (sans croutons) w/ grilled chicken
D: (will be) Filet mignon and green beans
S: Egg custard

You have it nailed, Terry. It's just like any other addiction.

Your menu looks great. Are you doing Atkins induction or what? Cuz, as much as I love pecans, they aren't on Atkins induction I'm having to leave them off the cheesecake I'm making tomorrow - and that is killing me

[chocoholic1]

Meek, is there a bonus prize for being the heaviest...lol....just kidding!

Hope everyone had a great day! I got a Magic Bullet for Christmas and have been finding SO much to do with it.. I should have had one a long time ago! I use it so much I leave it out! I have even started to make my 8 month old baby food...I know it is fresh and healthy and not heat-treated..she loves it!
I had a great day today....I am so grateful to be back on plan.

B: coffee with cream and splenda, a slice of cold ham steak
L: salad with 6 oz sirloin (lettuce, tom, egg, steak, a little ranch) from Logans Roadhouse.....oh and had some peanuts too!
S: Atkins bar
D: about 1/2 cup green beans and 6 ounce pork chop

I feel great today! I have peeing tons...lol Always a good sign

Take care everyone! I will post a food idea or recipe tom. Off to watch a Dr oz show on obesity on DHC.

[jfarmer1]

6in2007....164
Aimin Fla.......140.5
chocoholic.....275
AmyB......160
LBishop......139.4
Jimzgrl........215.8
MomToEli .....220.5
Magicsmom.......236
Misty2028...142.6
PrettyPaula.....217
Kattbelly.......269
Dbunny.........?
Intellect917...154
LAGeekMom...241.5
KristinaInWa2003.....210
LoveSunshine....217
Mindy36....204.3
whatwagon...183
Nurse Shannon...193
BeFineIn09...215
Meekness...Dunno yet
jfarmer1... dunno yet around 155-154

[LaGeekMom]

I stayed on plan today and did ok with water. I haven't started exercising yet unless you count parking further from the door at the store.

I would really like to set a goal of 10 lbs. for the month but feel if I say it and don't make it I will be setting myself up for disappointment. I know with just starting induction I will loose a few pounds quickly. But I am worried because I turned forty this year and they say how much harder it is to lose the weight as you get older.

DH and I are both suffering from the induction "flu". I'm really hoping we can both stick this out. We had tried starting to LC in August after DH had to have two heart stents. But he wasn't really into it even when I showed him my bloodwork from three years ago where everything was perfect and I had been on Atkins for over 9 months. Then we got hit by Hurricane Gustav and that really put losing weight out of our minds. By the time we were ready to start again the holidays were here. In the meantime, DH talked to his cardiologist and it turns out he not only approves of LC diets, he knew Dr. Atkins when he was in New York. So we agreed Jan. 1 would be the day.

B: 2 eggs, 1 sausage patty, coffee w/ 2 splenda, 1/2&/12
S: turkey slice
L: turkey, boiled egg, cucumber slices, ranch dressing
D: spinach & taco meat salad with salsa

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

Your menu looks great. Are you doing Atkins induction or what? Cuz, as much as I love pecans, they aren't on Atkins induction I'm having to leave the off the cheesecake I'm making tomorrow - at that is killing me

I have always done Protein Power because it is so simple. 30/10 formula: no more than 30 grams of carbs in one day, no more than 10 grams in one meal or snack. The premise is that it takes more than 10 grams to trigger an insulin release, so your target is to stay under 10 per meal.

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by LaGeekMom

In the meantime, DH talked to his cardiologist and it turns out he not only approves of LC diets, he knew Dr. Atkins when he was in New York. So we agreed Jan. 1 would be the day.

Now, that is really cool!

[chocoholic1]

Originally Posted by LaGeekMom

I stayed on plan today and did ok with water. I haven't started exercising yet unless you count parking further from the door at the store.

I would really like to set a goal of 10 lbs. for the month but feel if I say it and don't make it I will be setting myself up for disappointment. I know with just starting induction I will loose a few pounds quickly. But I am worried because I turned forty this year and they say how much harder it is to lose the weight as you get older.

DH and I are both suffering from the induction "flu". I'm really hoping we can both stick this out. We had tried starting to LC in August after DH had to have two heart stents. But he wasn't really into it even when I showed him my bloodwork from three years ago where everything was perfect and I had been on Atkins for over 9 months. Then we got hit by Hurricane Gustav and that really put losing weight out of our minds. By the time we were ready to start again the holidays were here. In the meantime, DH talked to his cardiologist and it turns out he not only approves of LC diets, he knew Dr. Atkins when he was in New York. So we agreed Jan. 1 would be the day.

B: 2 eggs, 1 sausage patty, coffee w/ 2 splenda, 1/2&/12
S: turkey slice
L: turkey, boiled egg, cucumber slices, ranch dressing
D: spinach & taco meat salad with salsa

WTG getting back on plan! I had the "flu" yesterday....stick with it and you will be amazed! I had a trip to the Dr in October afterpretty strict Atkins for 4 months then....my trig were 48!!! and my cholesterol ratio was amazing...I think I made the doc think twice about what being on LC means to your health! She was just in awe that A diet could do that in 4 months! I wish you the best in the next coming days, as I am getting back as well. Post often...it really helps!

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by Magicsmom

I have always done Protein Power because it is so simple. 30/10 formula: no more than 30 grams of carbs in one day, no more than 10 grams in one meal or snack. The premise is that it takes more than 10 grams to trigger an insulin release, so your target is to stay under 10 per meal.

Cool As much as I want those pecans I am going to put on my blinders and forget all about this conversation I already suffer from diet ADD ...

[LoveSunshine]

Chocoholic, I'd love to know how you make baby food with the Magic Bullet! I have a 3 mo old DD and while she doesn't eat baby food yet... I'd love to make her baby food.

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

Cool As much as I want those pecans I am going to put on my blinders and forget all about this conversation I already suffer from diet ADD ...

[Kattbelly]

Hey gang!

Glad to see everyone posting and all excited about the new challenge. I met with Mr. Trainer from Hell today-OY I'm sore! This may sound weird to you not so big gals, but there's one exercise where the bar comes down on both sides of my legs, and it used to rub against my thighs, and now it just barely brushes by them! In a week or two there should be some space between the bars and my legs! whoot whoot!

Menu for today:
B chocolate eggs, coffee w/cream
L rotisserie chicken and turnip casserole
D skillet pizza

Have a good nite peeps!

[chocoholic1]

Originally Posted by LoveSunshine

Chocoholic, I'd love to know how you make baby food with the Magic Bullet! I have a 3 mo old DD and while she doesn't eat baby food yet... I'd love to make her baby food.

I was so sick of spending a fortune on baby food all week...and now that she eats 3 meals a day...lol...enpugh said. I buy frozen fruit, let it thaw, and blend it up until it is smooth. You might have to add a little water to make it thin for her first foods- I also got a ton of apples to use and I peel them, cook them, and throw them in. sugar free canned pears and peaches work nice this time of year. Fresh bananas with a little water... I puree veggies the same way. The frozen ones make the food nice and bright. I steam them in the magic bullet in the microwave, drain the water, and puree. I have done green beans, sweet potato, carrots, peas, and mixed. I puree meat too...leftover chicken, ham, ground beef..I pureed pasta with ground beef and marinara the other day....she loved it. I usually mix meat and veggies...

I know at first your DD will only be doing the veggies and fruit, but it is so worth it. I add her morning cereal to the fruit too. I only make enough for maybe 2 days in the fridge....I dont have a big freezer so I am not freezing anything. I love that thing so much...I hope i dont wear it out...lol

[MomToEli]

Just posting my food for today ...

Breakfast: Early Rise Breakfast casserole
Lunch: Steak Fajitas
Dinner: Chicken w/gravy, 2 Oopsie rolls (w/gravy!), green beans, salad w/tomato and cucumber w/lime dressing

3- 16 oz bottles of water so far and I always drink one when I go to bed. But I feel really thirsty. I know that is part of ketosis, but I don't remember it being so pronounced before.

Nite, ladies!

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

3- 16 oz bottles of water so far and I always drink one when I go to bed. But I feel really thirsty. I know that is part of ketosis, but I don't remember it being so pronounced before.

I've always been super thirsty in ketosis. It really helps you get your water in when you're drinking it because you want it, not because you're supposed to.

[aim in Fla*working]

I am JONESING for some sugar guys! AH!!!!!!!!
I had steak that I cut up and had with my cup of lettuce and shredded sheese and sour cream and now i am craving...
maybe an egg cream?

[jfarmer1]

go drink some water aim LOL

i am not one to talk because sweet cravings over take me too... but YOU i have faith in... find somthing to do to take your mind off it or drink an egg cream

[aim in Fla*working]

I drank an egg cream with quite a bit of cream...like 3 tablespoons...
cravings are gone but that is way too much cream Thanks for the advice jfarmer!

[NurseShannon]

Don't feel bad Aim....i had 3 twinkies and 3 peices of pizza tonight!!!!! *DOH*