"No More Fat Mom By Xmas" Challenge - Page 3

SCPeachey · 07-01-2009, 10:31 AM

I wish that I can say that I feel 100% today, but im not there yet... I am starting and I am going to do my best... Ketosis always help to start the fire for me so here goes... HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE

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LunaAshling · 07-01-2009, 10:44 AM

Welcome new moms!

Today is the BIG day!!!!!

This morning I had a couple of scrambled eggs. Tonight we will do another big walk when it cools down.

I am going to let myself have some diet pop this first couple of weeks when any "bad" cravings hit. And then I am going to drop it. I figured it might help this time around.

SCPeachey · 07-01-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaAshling

Welcome new moms!

Today is the BIG day!!!!!

This morning I had a couple of scrambled eggs. Tonight we will do another big walk when it cools down.

I am going to let myself have some diet pop this first couple of weeks when any "bad" cravings hit. And then I am going to drop it. I figured it might help this time around.

I was thinking the same thing about the diet pop... It helps with the cravings... I would truely love to be able to stop drinking pop, in the near future and see if it helps my results... Im just ready to see the scale move again...lol

VGrace · 07-01-2009, 11:09 AM

ladies!

Luna- Good luck to you! Sounds like your off to a great start!

Peachey-You will get there!

Cyn-Cutting the sugar and flour is a great way to start!

Christy- Like Katrin said,its just water I am sure it will be gone tomorrow!

everyone-

have a great day!

I am doing well. Today is day 10 on induction. I plan on staying in Induction maybe till I lose about 20lbs then move onto OWL.

LunaAshling · 07-01-2009, 01:12 PM

Had half of a salad with bell pepper for lunch and some diet coke.

Still too hot to walk, will walk later after dinner.

LunaAshling · 07-01-2009, 01:13 PM

VGrace.... any bad cravings yet?

Katrin · 07-01-2009, 01:31 PM

I made Linda Sue's White Castle hamburger Pie, it was very yummy! Im trying to do more creative recipes because boredom is a major problem for me. Everyone is doing so great!

LunaAshling · 07-01-2009, 04:37 PM

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm maybe I will give that a try. I have never had a "real" White Castle burger.

VGrace · 07-01-2009, 08:51 PM

Luna- Actually nothing severe at all! Luckily. My hubby constantly eats crappy foods in front of me and when I get an urge to grab something of his I either think of myself necked

or I make me some yummy flavored with tea with CO in it,it hits the spot and the CO helps me stay full.

Katrin- Good for you,I really need to get more creative in the kitchen!

I worked out to Jillian Michaels and could only handle 15mins

I am SOO out of shape!

LunaAshling · 07-01-2009, 08:54 PM

Well I finished the other half of my salad and I had 3 hamburger patties with cheese for dinner. I was REALLY hungry! LOL

I have some frozen berries and heavy cream for later *IF* I "need" them. So far I am ok though.

Nutmeg · 07-01-2009, 09:24 PM

I would like to join, too. I am a stay-at-home Mom with three kids and a nice husband.

Nutmeg

LunaAshling · 07-01-2009, 09:34 PM

nutmeg

Nutmeg · 07-01-2009, 09:35 PM

I feel like my biggest challenge is how to feed the whole family something they will like, on budget, filling and satisfying, without putting myself into too much temptation.

For instance, a juicy steak would be nice for me at dinner, but I can't feed the whole family steak except on a rare occasion. They always want chocolate chip cookies. Fresh bread from the bread machine makes a handy side dish.

Katrin · 07-01-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutmeg

I feel like my biggest challenge is how to feed the whole family something they will like, on budget, filling and satisfying, without putting myself into too much temptation.

For instance, a juicy steak would be nice for me at dinner, but I can't feed the whole family steak except on a rare occasion. They always want chocolate chip cookies. Fresh bread from the bread machine makes a handy side dish.

Nutmeg, I have the exact same problem. My children sabotage me, lol. Welcome!

Katrin · 07-01-2009, 10:47 PM

Yay, I was good today! I am at induction level. Nights are hard but Im hanging in there

Iwantlessofme · 07-02-2009, 01:34 AM

Hello, my name is Mindy and I am a fat Mom...(hello Mindy)...I have been fat for many years now, and have been off and on many plans. I intend to stay on this one...(you can do it Mindy)...ok now that I have introduced myself, let's get started!!! Until next time, Think thin!

cropgirly · 07-02-2009, 06:39 AM

hello and thanks for the invite
182 this morning only lost half a pound. But down is good.
trying to decide what to have for breakfast.

Only had 1 glass of Publix diet black cherry yesterday (caffeine free) that is a big deal for me.

Difficulty falling asleep last night, mild headache this am...normal for day 3 I assume.

Mindy, saw your reply to my other post but someone says I am too new to do a private message....I don't know how long you have to be a member to do that....

Looking for ideas of what food to pack for a beach day on Saturday with skinny girlfriends and our families. Welcoming ideas girls!!

monicaphil · 07-02-2009, 07:07 AM

I'd love to join in your group. I'm a SAHM of 3 teens & I'm really tired of being a fat mom. I'm doing Atkins induction. Thanks for letting me join. Monica

Kaimi2008 · 07-02-2009, 08:19 AM

So, what will you do after the challenge is over? Celebrate the NEW YEAR?

LunaAshling · 07-02-2009, 08:27 AM

New moms!

And heck ya we will celebrate the new year!!!!!

Oooh I want to urge everyone to make sure they have weighed and measured themselves and taken a "before" picture!!! You don't have to post these now or at the end, but you will want them for yourselves!!!!

monicaphil · 07-02-2009, 08:28 AM

I hope that I develop healthy eating habits that will help me to maintain my weightloss. I have realized that I'll more than likely have to always watch what i eat. I hope that knowing that & through exercise I'll be able to stay healthy.

Does anyone do exercise? If so, what are you doing? I thought I'd start out just walking.

Monica

LunaAshling · 07-02-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutmeg

I feel like my biggest challenge is how to feed the whole family something they will like, on budget, filling and satisfying, without putting myself into too much temptation.

For instance, a juicy steak would be nice for me at dinner, but I can't feed the whole family steak except on a rare occasion. They always want chocolate chip cookies. Fresh bread from the bread machine makes a handy side dish.

To be honest the answer seems to be one (or more) of these three:

1. Find more money.

2. Everyone lowcarbs, but keeps it lower cost.

3. We just HAVE to have better willpower.

In the end there is always going to be crap to eat. We can't blame our kids as it is us who put that crap in our mouths.

Though they are handy for that.

It does require we find that inner core of strength to go off of, and it requires thinking outside the box. And it requires everything to NOT be perfect for us. But then again we are moms... when is it ever perfect for us?

I cannot make everyone in my family the same meal. I have never been able to and never will be able to. Out of the five of us... two are autistic with sensory food issues, four have medical conditions, and one had anaphylactic food allergies that could kill him.

Needless to say I will never have my "dream" of it all being "easy" for me. I had to mourn that loss and let it go. And then accept that I could not change it.

My best advice is to try to tweak your overall budget to free up a bit more for food. Then go and read my two threads in my siggy and all the other good "frugal" threads posted on page one. Figure out a way to make it a family process. Then if you have to "fluff" it up with something carby.... try to make it plain (like plain noodles and rice).... ANYTHING that is not a serious trigger food for you. Even if your family does not need to lose weight, no family or kid needs to eat empty carbs and sugar every day!

It's hard.... but mourn the "loss" and accept and move on. It's the only way, and it was a hard lesson for me to learn!

LunaAshling · 07-02-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monicaphil

I hope that I develop healthy eating habits that will help me to maintain my weightloss. I have realized that I'll more than likely have to always watch what i eat. I hope that knowing that & through exercise I'll be able to stay healthy.

Does anyone do exercise? If so, what are you doing? I thought I'd start out just walking.

Monica

Well as a family we started doing power walking at least once a day for at least 1/2 a mile.

I also have many dvd's and a Wii + board.

LunaAshling · 07-02-2009, 08:39 AM

I SERIOUSLY would do a happy dance to hit a size 16 by xmas!!!!!

Nutmeg · 07-02-2009, 08:59 AM

Thanks for all the encouragement and ideas! I really want to be a slimmer Mom! Now, where's the challenge to become a younger Mom? If only!

Kaimi2008 · 07-02-2009, 08:59 AM

Good luck to all,

you can do it!!

lcq · 07-02-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaAshling

I SERIOUSLY would do a happy dance to hit a size 16 by xmas!!!!!

you and me both

cruzin4150 · 07-02-2009, 09:17 AM

Good morning!

to the new moms!

day 7 here for me. down 7 lbs. Feeling good.

I realized yesterday that I do have the willpower... Had to go to Costco, and the kids usually want the pizza slice, etc. I was hungry and usually would just give in and eat whatever. BUT-I got a hot dog and didn't touch the bun! I also got the kids cookies and have not touched them! Normally, I would have just eaten them and rationalized why...
HUGE step for me..

It is possible!!

I hope everyone is doing well.

Katrin · 07-02-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruzin4150

Good morning!

to the new moms!

day 7 here for me. down 7 lbs. Feeling good.

I realized yesterday that I do have the willpower... Had to go to Costco, and the kids usually want the pizza slice, etc. I was hungry and usually would just give in and eat whatever. BUT-I got a hot dog and didn't touch the bun! I also got the kids cookies and have not touched them! Normally, I would have just eaten them and rationalized why...
HUGE step for me..

It is possible!!

I hope everyone is doing well.

Christy, I did the same thing at Sams club, got their two giant hot dogs with no bun, it was yummy and cheap!
As of yesterday July 1st, down 2 lbs by this morning, but probably water

monicaphil · 07-02-2009, 09:40 AM

We don't have health issues regarding food but I do have very picky teens & crazy schedules to deal with. Here's what I do: when chicken quarters are on sale I buy alot & freeze them in family serving sizes. I roast them with sugar free spices, add a veggie like broccoli or salad & fix the kids pasta. They like the pasta with just butter & cheese & I'm not tempted. DH is out of the country for 3 mos at a time so I don't have to worry about him. What's left over in the chicken I put in a container in the fridge & we can snack on it when we're hungry.
Monica

07-01-2009, 10:31 AM	#61
SCPeachey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Panthers Country Posts: 536 Gallery: SCPeachey Stats: 267/251.4/150 sw275/gw150 WOE: Atkins72 Start Date: 7/01/09 last time in it to win it!	Peeking in.... I wish that I can say that I feel 100% today, but im not there yet... I am starting and I am going to do my best... Ketosis always help to start the fire for me so here goes... HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE ..

07-02-2009, 06:39 AM	#77
cropgirly Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 59 Gallery: cropgirly Stats: 185/169.4/155 WOE: LC Start Date: July 1, 2009	Count me in! hello and thanks for the invite 182 this morning only lost half a pound. But down is good. trying to decide what to have for breakfast. Only had 1 glass of Publix diet black cherry yesterday (caffeine free) that is a big deal for me. Difficulty falling asleep last night, mild headache this am...normal for day 3 I assume. *Mindy*, saw your reply to my other post but someone says I am too new to do a private message....I don't know how long you have to be a member to do that.... Looking for ideas of what food to pack for a beach day on Saturday with skinny girlfriends and our families. Welcoming ideas girls!!

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07-01-2009, 10:44 AM	#62
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,050 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	Welcome new moms! Today is the BIG day!!!!! This morning I had a couple of scrambled eggs. Tonight we will do another big walk when it cools down. I am going to let myself have some diet pop this first couple of weeks when any "bad" cravings hit. And then I am going to drop it. I figured it might help this time around.

07-01-2009, 11:09 AM	#64
VGrace MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NM Posts: 1,426 Gallery: VGrace Stats: 180/153/135 WOE: LC Start Date: 06/22/09	ladies! Luna- Good luck to you! Sounds like your off to a great start! Peachey-You will get there! Cyn-Cutting the sugar and flour is a great way to start! Christy- Like Katrin said,its just water I am sure it will be gone tomorrow! everyone- have a great day! I am doing well. Today is day 10 on induction. I plan on staying in Induction maybe till I lose about 20lbs then move onto OWL.

07-01-2009, 01:12 PM	#65
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,050 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	Had half of a salad with bell pepper for lunch and some diet coke. Still too hot to walk, will walk later after dinner.

07-01-2009, 01:13 PM	#66
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,050 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	VGrace.... any bad cravings yet?

07-01-2009, 01:31 PM	#67
Katrin Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 41 Gallery: Katrin Stats: 210/207/135 WOE: Induction Start Date: Restarted 07/01/09	I made Linda Sue's White Castle hamburger Pie, it was very yummy! Im trying to do more creative recipes because boredom is a major problem for me. Everyone is doing so great!

07-01-2009, 04:37 PM	#68
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,050 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm maybe I will give that a try. I have never had a "real" White Castle burger.

07-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#69
VGrace MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NM Posts: 1,426 Gallery: VGrace Stats: 180/153/135 WOE: LC Start Date: 06/22/09	Luna- Actually nothing severe at all! Luckily. My hubby constantly eats crappy foods in front of me and when I get an urge to grab something of his I either think of myself necked or I make me some yummy flavored with tea with CO in it,it hits the spot and the CO helps me stay full. Katrin- Good for you,I really need to get more creative in the kitchen! I worked out to Jillian Michaels and could only handle 15mins I am SOO out of shape!

07-01-2009, 08:54 PM	#70
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,050 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	Well I finished the other half of my salad and I had 3 hamburger patties with cheese for dinner. I was REALLY hungry! LOL I have some frozen berries and heavy cream for later IF I "need" them. So far I am ok though.

07-01-2009, 09:24 PM	#71
Nutmeg Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 138 Gallery: Nutmeg Stats: 183/172.0/140 5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 1, 2009	I would like to join, too. I am a stay-at-home Mom with three kids and a nice husband. Nutmeg

07-01-2009, 09:34 PM	#72
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,050 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	nutmeg

07-02-2009, 08:19 AM	#79
Kaimi2008 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Posts: 3,921 Gallery: Kaimi2008 Stats: 190/143.8/135 (At Goal) 5'6" WOE: Weight Watchers Lifetime Member since 1/6/06	So, what will you do after the challenge is over? Celebrate the NEW YEAR?

07-02-2009, 08:59 AM	#86
Kaimi2008 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Posts: 3,921 Gallery: Kaimi2008 Stats: 190/143.8/135 (At Goal) 5'6" WOE: Weight Watchers Lifetime Member since 1/6/06	Good luck to all, you can do it!!

07-01-2009, 09:35 PM	#73
Nutmeg Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 138 Gallery: Nutmeg Stats: 183/172.0/140 5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 1, 2009	I feel like my biggest challenge is how to feed the whole family something they will like, on budget, filling and satisfying, without putting myself into too much temptation. For instance, a juicy steak would be nice for me at dinner, but I can't feed the whole family steak except on a rare occasion. They always want chocolate chip cookies. Fresh bread from the bread machine makes a handy side dish.

07-01-2009, 10:47 PM	#75
Katrin Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 41 Gallery: Katrin Stats: 210/207/135 WOE: Induction Start Date: Restarted 07/01/09	Yay, I was good today! I am at induction level. Nights are hard but Im hanging in there

07-02-2009, 01:34 AM	#76
Iwantlessofme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 522 Gallery: Iwantlessofme Stats: Way to much/Less/Way, way less WOE: Atkins Induction Re-start Start Date: June 1, 2009	Hello, my name is Mindy and I am a fat Mom...(hello Mindy)...I have been fat for many years now, and have been off and on many plans. I intend to stay on this one...(you can do it Mindy)...ok now that I have introduced myself, let's get started!!! Until next time, Think thin!

07-02-2009, 07:07 AM	#78
monicaphil Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 49 Gallery: monicaphil WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/11/2007	I'd love to join in your group. I'm a SAHM of 3 teens & I'm really tired of being a fat mom. I'm doing Atkins induction. Thanks for letting me join. Monica

07-02-2009, 08:27 AM	#80
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,050 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	New moms! And heck ya we will celebrate the new year!!!!! Oooh I want to urge everyone to make sure they have weighed and measured themselves and taken a "before" picture!!! You don't have to post these now or at the end, but you will want them for yourselves!!!!

07-02-2009, 08:28 AM	#81
monicaphil Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 49 Gallery: monicaphil WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/11/2007	I hope that I develop healthy eating habits that will help me to maintain my weightloss. I have realized that I'll more than likely have to always watch what i eat. I hope that knowing that & through exercise I'll be able to stay healthy. Does anyone do exercise? If so, what are you doing? I thought I'd start out just walking. Monica

07-02-2009, 08:39 AM	#84
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 4,050 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: +++/???/--- WOE: Avoiding evil carbs.	I SERIOUSLY would do a happy dance to hit a size 16 by xmas!!!!!

07-02-2009, 09:17 AM	#88
cruzin4150 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 344 Gallery: cruzin4150 Stats: 240/240/150 WOE: General Low Carb	Good morning! to the new moms! day 7 here for me. down 7 lbs. Feeling good. I realized yesterday that I do have the willpower... Had to go to Costco, and the kids usually want the pizza slice, etc. I was hungry and usually would just give in and eat whatever. BUT-I got a hot dog and didn't touch the bun! I also got the kids cookies and have not touched them! Normally, I would have just eaten them and rationalized why... HUGE step for me.. It is possible!! I hope everyone is doing well.

07-02-2009, 09:40 AM	#90
monicaphil Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 49 Gallery: monicaphil WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/11/2007	We don't have health issues regarding food but I do have very picky teens & crazy schedules to deal with. Here's what I do: when chicken quarters are on sale I buy alot & freeze them in family serving sizes. I roast them with sugar free spices, add a veggie like broccoli or salad & fix the kids pasta. They like the pasta with just butter & cheese & I'm not tempted. DH is out of the country for 3 mos at a time so I don't have to worry about him. What's left over in the chicken I put in a container in the fridge & we can snack on it when we're hungry. Monica