"No More Fat Mom By Xmas" Challenge - Page 17

LunaAshling · 07-28-2009, 06:28 PM

I finally just let go and let peeps take pics of me. I can love or hate them......... but I KNOW I will hate it more in 20 years if I have none.

When I am old I will not give a rats a$$ what I looked like... I will be all "Look how young I was back then".

Tomorrows challenge:
Let someone take a picture of you with your kids and you HAVE to smile. You dont have to show it to people or hang it up... bit you have to take it. Own it. And forgive yourself.

someonelikeyou · 07-28-2009, 07:01 PM

Hi,

I'm starting over and know from the past that a small support group has made the difference in my success.

I have four kids - 11, 9, 4 and 3. Have low-carbed on and off since the 9-year-old was born - almost 10 years. Am done having babies and it's time to focus on me.

Christmas time is a good goal, and I have a mini-goal as well - my birthday in November.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better and sharing this journey with you.

VGrace · 07-28-2009, 08:26 PM

goalachiever- I will say the same as Luna and suggest a good multi-vit. I know a few women that are basically zero carb and seem to do just fine.

Welcome Marlee!

Luna-Sounds like a good challenge,I don't remember the last pic I have taken..

LunaAshling · 07-28-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by someonelikeyou

Hi,

I'm starting over and know from the past that a small support group has made the difference in my success.

I have four kids - 11, 9, 4 and 3. Have low-carbed on and off since the 9-year-old was born - almost 10 years. Am done having babies and it's time to focus on me.

Christmas time is a good goal, and I have a mini-goal as well - my birthday in November.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better and sharing this journey with you.

LunaAshling · 07-28-2009, 09:52 PM

And no... I like Bacon Mints.

As long as we refrain from calling you "BM" for short.

LunaAshling · 07-28-2009, 09:52 PM

"Hey BM, what's shaking" just doesn't sound the same.

shadesofgray · 07-28-2009, 10:14 PM

NOOOO!!!!

BM definately isn't a good name for VGrace!!! I do know some people that it would work for though

That's too funny...Y'all are crackin' me up

VGrace · 07-28-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaAshling

"Hey BM, what's shaking" just doesn't sound the same.

Please NO!

Growing up my initials were V.D. and my mom was constantly putting 'Happy Birthday VD' on my birthday cakes cause my name was to long

shadesofgray · 07-28-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VGrace

Please NO!

Growing up my initials were V.D. and my mom was constantly putting 'Happy Birthday VD' on my birthday cakes cause my name was to long

And our parents wonder why we're messed up??

Portia · 07-29-2009, 06:12 AM

Thanks for the feedback, Luna and everyone else who posted. I think I will make my goal 30 Days Cheat Free, meaning sticking to whatever level of Atkins I am "at". I am doing 2 weeks of clean induction and not sure if I will move to OWL after that or not. At most, I will add more veggies.

Goalachiever: I think the menu looks good, but are you doing VLC? Because there are no vegetables. I find the fiber from the veggies helps me on induction, in many ways...

I have to run but will catch up more on the thread later.

Lori P · 07-29-2009, 07:44 AM

sorry yall for not checkin in on weight day at least. As of monday im down 1 pound, I did ok on my mini vac. But not as well as planned, I didn't cheat but even ordering cheesy chicken and veggies at TGI Fridays you never know what they put in it. Im really lackin on readin up in here my baby is taking more time now that he is bigger, so I may just make it in on mondays.

Heidi B. in PA · 07-29-2009, 07:45 AM

I'm just checking in. After my diabetes scare, I sort of stayed away from posting.

Anyway, yesterday was 4 weeks since I started. I haven't strayed off the plan at all, and I am down 25 pounds total to show for it.

I'll post again later after I get done reading all the many posts I'm behind on.

I hope you are all doing well!!

Lori P · 07-29-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heidi B. in PA

I'm just checking in. After my diabetes scare, I sort of stayed away from posting.

Anyway, yesterday was 4 weeks since I started. I haven't strayed off the plan at all, and I am down 25 pounds total to show for it.

I'll post again later after I get done reading all the many posts I'm behind on.

I hope you are all doing well!!

wow 25lbs in 4 weeks thats awesome congrats

LunaAshling · 07-29-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VGrace

Please NO!

Growing up my initials were V.D. and my mom was constantly putting 'Happy Birthday VD' on my birthday cakes cause my name was to long

"My names NOT BM... it's VD".

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heidi B. in PA

I'm just checking in. After my diabetes scare, I sort of stayed away from posting.

Anyway, yesterday was 4 weeks since I started. I haven't strayed off the plan at all, and I am down 25 pounds total to show for it.

I'll post again later after I get done reading all the many posts I'm behind on.

I hope you are all doing well!!

AirFSU92 · 07-29-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heidi B. in PA

I'm just checking in. After my diabetes scare, I sort of stayed away from posting.

Anyway, yesterday was 4 weeks since I started. I haven't strayed off the plan at all, and I am down 25 pounds total to show for it.

I'll post again later after I get done reading all the many posts I'm behind on.

I hope you are all doing well!!

Awesome weight loss!! I am interested to know what you think has really helped you. Like - snacking more, snacking less.... drinking more water, eating more veggies????

Keep up the great work!
Erica

LunaAshling · 07-29-2009, 10:47 AM

Morning ladies!

Nothing exciting to report.

I need to cook up something interesting while it is "cool" here. Think I will throw a couple of stewing chickens in the crockpot today.

Wow... hows that for extreme? LOL

I am have craving for some guacamole, maybe dipping with bell peppers? Hmmm.....

VGrace · 07-29-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadesofgray

And our parents wonder why we're messed up??

Luna-guacamole and peppers sound yummy!

Heidi- Wow!

Great job!!

Lori-

Congrats on your loss,we all know it can be super hard staying on plan on vaca. Your a busy mom with a new baby so just post when you can!

I am typing having my protein shake,no clue on what to eat today..so interested in what I have here at home.lol. I may be headed off to TX this weekend,my sister is having her daughter soon. So I will be an Auntie again

hope everyone else is doing well!

lopez8365 · 07-29-2009, 11:08 AM

Hi everyone. Just wanted to take a second and let you know that I had something new for lunch. Jimmy Johns has what they call an "unwich" It is all the meat and cheese and veges of a normal sub but in a big lettuce leaf. It was absolutely delish! On a not so pleasant note, I had it delivered and ordered a diet coke and I cannot tell you how many times I have thrown away a pop because it doesn't taste like diet! I know each pop machine is a little different but I am so afraid to drink it if it's not, I error on the side of caution and throw it away. I usually can tell but if its not quite right or questionable forget it, I would rather waste the $2 than to see a 4lb weight gain because I thought I was drinking diet! Anyone else have that problem??

Katrin · 07-29-2009, 12:41 PM

Hey guys, i am rejumping in to this challenge a month late, I had to get something else taken care of in the month of July, quitting smoking after many many years of smoking over a pack a day, and I did it!

I have no idea how, other then pure strength from God, doing it cold turkey, a good solid week of depression from letting it go as if it was my only joy, and then the pure joy of being finally free from the chains of it. And i can breath! I am 33 years old, but felt so much older, i could hardly walk up a hill, it was so sad, but I can really breath now.

Now that it is behind me, i am ready to start toward my goal of weighing 140 lbs. Actually, i think weight loss might be a breeze after quitting smoking, but maybe i am fooling myself. Surprisingly, i didnt really gain any weight this last month.
Blessings!

VGrace · 07-29-2009, 12:53 PM

Katrin-Congrats on quitting smoking!Thats awesome!

fireflyfaster · 07-29-2009, 03:39 PM

Katrin -- congrats on the HUGE achievement, an even higher priority in my view than losing weight.

VGrace -- congrats on the impending niece! Woohoo!

Heidi -- dang, you beat my first month by 5 lbs! You are clearly eating very clean!

I'm down two and a half pounds this week, exceeding my weekly target by half a pound. Makes me happy!

VGrace · 07-29-2009, 05:28 PM

Firefly! Thats awesome

someonelikeyou · 07-29-2009, 06:46 PM

Hi everyone,

Just checking in - still the newbie!

I'm reading past posts and trying to get to know all of you.

I'll post more in days to come and hope to become a part of your group.

Firefly - congrats on your loss!

Katrin - quitting smoking, as you know, is one of the greatest things you can do for yourself! Good job!!

Heidi B. - wow! 25 lbs. in a month? That's great. Would you mind posting a typical day's menu?

SecondTimeAround · 07-29-2009, 07:27 PM

Wow, looks like a lot of good news from everyone today! That makes me so happy for you'all.

So far, this has been the lowest carbed day I've ever had. Hope it translates well to the scales tomorrow...

Brandi76 · 07-29-2009, 07:39 PM

Can I join you guys? My name is Brandi and I have four wonderful kids that are 14,9,7, and 2. I started eating low carb on 7-22 and weighed 183 on that day and today I got a shock when I found out that I have lost 10.4 lbs in the first week yippeee

I am so motivated to continue now!

lopez8365 · 07-29-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandi76

Can I join you guys? My name is Brandi and I have four wonderful kids that are 14,9,7, and 2. I started eating low carb on 7-22 and weighed 183 on that day and today I got a shock when I found out that I have lost 10.4 lbs in the first week yippeee

I am so motivated to continue now!

That is a great loss! Good for you. Isn't it such an empowering feeling? Looking forward to getting to know you.

VGrace · 07-29-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandi76

Can I join you guys? My name is Brandi and I have four wonderful kids that are 14,9,7, and 2. I started eating low carb on 7-22 and weighed 183 on that day and today I got a shock when I found out that I have lost 10.4 lbs in the first week yippeee

I am so motivated to continue now!

Welcome! thats some loss!

Brandi76 · 07-29-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lopez8365

That is a great loss! Good for you. Isn't it such an empowering feeling? Looking forward to getting to know you.

It is so empowering I feel like I will lose the weight this time.

Brandi76 · 07-29-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VGrace

Welcome! thats some loss!

Thanks

mama_steph · 07-30-2009, 07:16 AM

Hayyy ladies!!!

Sorry I have been MIA, I've just been busy. My weight loss is slowwwww as a snail. Today I am down to 191.8 Man I cant wait to be out the damn 190's for good! LOL Tuesday was 2 weeks for me and I lost 15.75 inches total so far. Can't beat it!

Welcome to all the new Mommies!!!!

07-28-2009, 06:28 PM	#481
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,052 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	I finally just let go and let peeps take pics of me. I can love or hate them......... but I KNOW I will hate it more in 20 years if I have none. When I am old I will not give a rats a$$ what I looked like... I will be all "Look how young I was back then". Tomorrows challenge: Let someone take a picture of you with your kids and you HAVE to smile. You dont have to show it to people or hang it up... bit you have to take it. Own it. And forgive yourself. __________________ Where is the "hiding under a rock" smiley?

07-28-2009, 07:01 PM	#482
someonelikeyou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Atlantic Seaboard Posts: 254 Gallery: someonelikeyou Stats: 227/227/144 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: restart: 7/30/09	Is there room for one more? Hi, I'm starting over and know from the past that a small support group has made the difference in my success. I have four kids - 11, 9, 4 and 3. Have low-carbed on and off since the 9-year-old was born - almost 10 years. Am done having babies and it's time to focus on me. Christmas time is a good goal, and I have a mini-goal as well - my birthday in November. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better and sharing this journey with you.

07-29-2009, 11:08 AM	#498
lopez8365 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 62 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: lopez8365 Stats: 233/189/175 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 09/15/08	Hi everyone. Just wanted to take a second and let you know that I had something new for lunch. Jimmy Johns has what they call an "unwich" It is all the meat and cheese and veges of a normal sub but in a big lettuce leaf. It was absolutely delish! On a not so pleasant note, I had it delivered and ordered a diet coke and I cannot tell you how many times I have thrown away a pop because it doesn't taste like diet! I know each pop machine is a little different but I am so afraid to drink it if it's not, I error on the side of caution and throw it away. I usually can tell but if its not quite right or questionable forget it, I would rather waste the $2 than to see a 4lb weight gain because I thought I was drinking diet! Anyone else have that problem?? __________________ Rhonda

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07-28-2009, 08:26 PM	#483
VGrace MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NM Posts: 1,429 Gallery: VGrace Stats: 180/153/135 WOE: LC Start Date: 06/22/09	goalachiever- I will say the same as Luna and suggest a good multi-vit. I know a few women that are basically zero carb and seem to do just fine. Welcome Marlee! Luna-Sounds like a good challenge,I don't remember the last pic I have taken..

07-28-2009, 09:52 PM	#485
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,052 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	And no... I like Bacon Mints. As long as we refrain from calling you "BM" for short.

07-28-2009, 09:52 PM	#486
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,052 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	"Hey BM, what's shaking" just doesn't sound the same.

07-28-2009, 10:14 PM	#487
shadesofgray Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 20 Gallery: shadesofgray Stats: 176 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 2009	NOOOO!!!! BM definately isn't a good name for VGrace!!! I do know some people that it would work for though That's too funny...Y'all are crackin' me up

07-29-2009, 06:12 AM	#490
Portia Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,134 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Portia Stats: 244/240/199 WOE: LC Start Date: 9/1/09	Thanks for the feedback, Luna and everyone else who posted. I think I will make my goal 30 Days Cheat Free, meaning sticking to whatever level of Atkins I am "at". I am doing 2 weeks of clean induction and not sure if I will move to OWL after that or not. At most, I will add more veggies. Goalachiever: I think the menu looks good, but are you doing VLC? Because there are no vegetables. I find the fiber from the veggies helps me on induction, in many ways... I have to run but will catch up more on the thread later.

07-29-2009, 07:44 AM	#491
Lori P Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Waukomis, Oklahoma Posts: 551 Gallery: Lori P Stats: 185/181/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: 1/11/06	sorry yall for not checkin in on weight day at least. As of monday im down 1 pound, I did ok on my mini vac. But not as well as planned, I didn't cheat but even ordering cheesy chicken and veggies at TGI Fridays you never know what they put in it. Im really lackin on readin up in here my baby is taking more time now that he is bigger, so I may just make it in on mondays.

07-29-2009, 07:45 AM	#492
Heidi B. in PA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PA Posts: 303 Gallery: Heidi B. in PA Stats: 250/225/145 WOE: LC Start Date: June 30, 2009	I'm just checking in. After my diabetes scare, I sort of stayed away from posting. Anyway, yesterday was 4 weeks since I started. I haven't strayed off the plan at all, and I am down 25 pounds total to show for it. I'll post again later after I get done reading all the many posts I'm behind on. I hope you are all doing well!!

07-29-2009, 10:47 AM	#496
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,052 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	Morning ladies! Nothing exciting to report. I need to cook up something interesting while it is "cool" here. Think I will throw a couple of stewing chickens in the crockpot today. Wow... hows that for extreme? LOL I am have craving for some guacamole, maybe dipping with bell peppers? Hmmm.....

07-29-2009, 12:41 PM	#499
Katrin Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 41 Gallery: Katrin Stats: 210/207/135 WOE: Induction Start Date: Restarted 07/01/09	Hey guys, i am rejumping in to this challenge a month late, I had to get something else taken care of in the month of July, quitting smoking after many many years of smoking over a pack a day, and I did it! I have no idea how, other then pure strength from God, doing it cold turkey, a good solid week of depression from letting it go as if it was my only joy, and then the pure joy of being finally free from the chains of it. And i can breath! I am 33 years old, but felt so much older, i could hardly walk up a hill, it was so sad, but I can really breath now. Now that it is behind me, i am ready to start toward my goal of weighing 140 lbs. Actually, i think weight loss might be a breeze after quitting smoking, but maybe i am fooling myself. Surprisingly, i didnt really gain any weight this last month. Blessings!

07-29-2009, 12:53 PM	#500
VGrace MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NM Posts: 1,429 Gallery: VGrace Stats: 180/153/135 WOE: LC Start Date: 06/22/09	Katrin-Congrats on quitting smoking!Thats awesome!

07-29-2009, 03:39 PM	#501
fireflyfaster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 718 Gallery: fireflyfaster Stats: 234/173/150 Bodyfat% 39/27/?? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/20/09	Katrin -- congrats on the HUGE achievement, an even higher priority in my view than losing weight. VGrace -- congrats on the impending niece! Woohoo! Heidi -- dang, you beat my first month by 5 lbs! You are clearly eating very clean! I'm down two and a half pounds this week, exceeding my weekly target by half a pound. Makes me happy!

07-29-2009, 05:28 PM	#502
VGrace MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NM Posts: 1,429 Gallery: VGrace Stats: 180/153/135 WOE: LC Start Date: 06/22/09	Firefly! Thats awesome

07-29-2009, 06:46 PM	#503
someonelikeyou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Atlantic Seaboard Posts: 254 Gallery: someonelikeyou Stats: 227/227/144 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: restart: 7/30/09	Hi everyone, Just checking in - still the newbie! I'm reading past posts and trying to get to know all of you. I'll post more in days to come and hope to become a part of your group. Firefly - congrats on your loss! Katrin - quitting smoking, as you know, is one of the greatest things you can do for yourself! Good job!! Heidi B. - wow! 25 lbs. in a month? That's great. Would you mind posting a typical day's menu?

07-29-2009, 07:27 PM	#504
SecondTimeAround Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 679 Gallery: SecondTimeAround Stats: 200/158/130 WOE: Atkins For Life! Start Date: June 1, 2009	Wow, looks like a lot of good news from everyone today! That makes me so happy for you'all. So far, this has been the lowest carbed day I've ever had. Hope it translates well to the scales tomorrow...

07-29-2009, 07:39 PM	#505
Brandi76 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 19 Gallery: Brandi76 Stats: 183/163/129 WOE: low carb Start Date: July 22, 2009	Can I join you guys? My name is Brandi and I have four wonderful kids that are 14,9,7, and 2. I started eating low carb on 7-22 and weighed 183 on that day and today I got a shock when I found out that I have lost 10.4 lbs in the first week yippeee I am so motivated to continue now!

07-30-2009, 07:16 AM	#510
mama_steph Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 45 Gallery: mama_steph Stats: 198/187/130 WOE: Atkins' 2002 Start Date: 7/14/2009	Hayyy ladies!!! Sorry I have been MIA, I've just been busy. My weight loss is slowwwww as a snail. Today I am down to 191.8 Man I cant wait to be out the damn 190's for good! LOL Tuesday was 2 weeks for me and I lost 15.75 inches total so far. Can't beat it! Welcome to all the new Mommies!!!!