Fabulous 40's 9/17/03

[KIS13]

Hi ladies....

Well I made it back and decided that we needed to start a new thread so, here it is

Paula - The roses were such a sweet thought, thank you. Keep plugging away...everything will work out just fine.

Rita - My sister veggie hater...how's it going? I bet you could use a nice message after all of the moving and cleaning....for your birthday next Friday...you should ask your family to get you a gift certificate for a 1 hour message...it is wonderful!!!! You will feel like a new woman. Thanks for the coleslaw recipe, I assume you have tried it and thought it was wonderful?

Diane - Thanks for the chicken recipe...I wasn't sure if I had that one or not, bring on more if you have them....I bet you are feeling pretty good these days being so close to goal. You go girl!

Tami - My Texas sister, You must be out riding since you said it was a beautiful day today...be safe and soak in all of the beauty!!

Linda & Daria - So glad to see you both posting! Keep up the good work and remember we are all in this together...we can and will succeed.

I was wondering if anyone would have the answer to this....I did induction for 1 week and have stayed at 20 or under in carbs since then, eating occasionally; lowcarb bread and or a lowcarb snack. Do you think I will still lose since I didn't do the induction for the 2 weeks? Just a thought. I stay on plan, strickly no more than the 20 carbs per day plus exercise. I won't allow myself to have more than 2 slices of the lowcarb bread in a week and I actually don't eat very many snacks at all. But once in a while I would like to have Atkins crisps (sort of like a chip). Anyhow, if anyone can answer this I would be very grateful. Well, I want to wish everyone a super lowcarb day! Until tomorrow, take care

[Princess Di]

Thanks for starting a new thread Karen, the other one grew alot faster than normal...lol!

Paula and Daria, nice to "meet" you. This is much more personal.

Wow, everyone seems to really be on track these days, it's really nice to see that even when we struggle off and on, our friendship on this board helps us pull through.

Going to aerobics tonight, can't wait to get there and get moving!

Is everyone drinking their water?? Today I haven't done as well, but I have been on track dietwise and waterwise for a few weeks now.

Ok, I'm cutting it close to getting back to work on time. Linda, Tami, Rita and Daria (Hope I didn't forget anyone with our nice big group) check in when you can....we miss ya!

Diane

[Tx Charity]

Karen.... Hun only you will know what your body will handle adn still loose ... I personally can stay under 20 carbs and it depends what I got my carbs from if I loose or gain ... But many others can eat anything they want as long as they stay under 20 and they loose every week... So girl you will have to experience and let us know whats happening with your body !!!! You can do it girl!!!

Diane... So glad you posted today ... So you a re going to go exercise tonight !!! Have a great moving time !! :-)

Paula you are missed today I know you are at work being a blessing to the people you are careing for !!! Hugs to you !!!

Linda & Daria I sure hope you find the new thread we sure want you two to stay with us and keep posting!!! Besure and post and let us know how it is going!!!

Life is good today and I am on program ..... I am blessed and very thankful!!! Hugs to you all!!

[KIS13]

Well, today is another day and I lost another pound
I even got into a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear in months!

I am on my way to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned I hate it cause the girl is too rough...I decided if she hurts me today, I am going to give her what for....

I will try to post later at lunch cause I got to go for now. I hope to see more posts by then. See you soon...

[Tx Charity]

Congradulations KK on another pound!!! You are sure in control girl!!! I am so proud of you!!!!

Rita.... Just want you to know your missed adn loved!!! Hugs t o you!!!

Diane..... Hope work is going well .. How did exercising go???? Hugs t o you girl!!!

Angela ... if your reading we would love t o have you post again!!!

Paula.... I am sure you are really busy working tomorrow is friday so we look forward to hearing from you!!! Hugs to you girl !!!

Linda & Daria ...Would love to see you posting again .... Even if your struggling please feel free to join us !! Its one day at a time one bite at a time!!!!

We can do this !!!! Hugs to all!!!!

[Daria991]

Hello everyone and hope your day is going well.
WTG Kiss on the pound! Sometimes when I think
is it worth is I go into a grocery store and look at
a 5 lb bag of potatoes. Thats all it takes. Thanks
so much Paula for the swans. I have only lost 3 pounds
but I'm not going to get discouraged. I need to drink
more water for sure. I have been excercising everyday and
absolutely no sugar so I'm not quite sure what I'm doing
wrong. TxCharity the chicken recipe was great and my family
loved it too.Take care. Daria

[Tx Charity]

Daria.... Girl stand pround of those 3 lbs!!!! Just t hink if you were not doing the LC you may have gained that much !!! Everyone is different and we cant compare our selves to each other ... We just have to do what is right for us .,... We did not get over weight over night and we wont get thin over night ... It is a life style change ..... You will make it girl.... You are worth it .... Keep postiong and shareing adn don't get discouraged and be proud of every bite that you take that you are in control of... Doing the LC food plan you will benefit in more ways than the scales moving remember that also!!!! To be free of the Sugar is awsome !!! What I have said is not only for your benefit but I need reminded daily .... We a re in this together so be proud of your self and take life one bite at a time......

KK..... Hope your teeth cleaning is a gentle time for you!!

Rita & Diane& Linda & Paula & Angela..... Hope each of you have a great day ....... Take the time and enjoy the beauty of all the things that are around you!!Live today to the fullest receve all life has to offer you!!

Well I just finished my bacon and eggs time to get ready for work now ..... Today is the first day of my work week....
I am so thankful today that I have the freedom to come to all of you and share what ever I feel I need to . I am truly grateful to have each of you to walk this LC journey together .... I know I can do this with the help and support of my percious LC friends right here on this thread!!
Hugs t o each of you !!

A big hello to all my wonderful low carb friends!!! It's so nice to see so many people posting and I just love all the support and encouragement I get from you all! Your the best!!! You're the ones who keep me on track!! Thank you!!!

Well, DH and I are FINALLY finished cleaning our old house. I just hope we pass the inspection tomorrow! I'm so tired from all that cleaning I have no energy to clean my new house! LOL Luckily it's only been a week that we have been here, so it's just a little dusty! LOL

Karen- Your doing great!!! I know by my experience I have to stick to induction to a "T" or I won't lose. If I add low carb bread or anything not on induction and even stay under 20 carbs I don't lose. Grrrr! But, that's my metabolism and everyone is different. I've told myself that I am going to do strict inductions until I get to goal, then I can maintain on a slice of low carb bread or other low carb goodies on a once or twice a week basis. Keep up the great work my sister veggie hater! LOL Yes, I have tried the low carb coleslaw dressing recipe. In fact we had it for dinner last night and leftovers for lunch! I love it! After all this unpacking and cleaning I do need a nice massage, I will give my family a good "hint" on the 1 hr. massage idea! Thanks!

Tami- Your such a dear! I just loved the funny low carb things you emailed me. They made me laugh! Sounds like your doing great and on plan too! Yippeee!!!

Diane- so happy to see your post! Your doing awesome girl! Did you knock the socks off your doctor with your big loss yet? I know he will be so proud of you!! I know you must be feeling great!! How was aerobics? Keep drinking your water!! Sometimes I feel like I'm going to flush myself down the toilet somedays! LOL I drink LOTS and LOTS of water!!! I know it does help!!

Linda, Paula, Angela, Daria and whoever I missed- So glad your with us! We are all in this low carb journey together and together we can do it!! Don't get discouraged it the scale doesn't show much of a loss because you will lose inches too! I had a stall once for 8 weeks with no loss, but lost many inches. So, hang in there!!!

Ok, this got alot longer than I expected! LOL and DD wants to use the computer!!
Wishing everyone a super low carb day! Hugs to you all, Rita

[KIS13]

I am so very glad it is finally Friday...I thought it would never get here....

I can't do a long post but I couldn't go a day without saying hi to all of my friends!!!!

So far I am still doing great...I haven't lost anymore yet but that is ok cause I can deffinitley see the inches leaving my body Work is super busy today so I have to make this short.

Tami, Rita, Diane, Linda, Paula Daria and anyone I forgot Have a wonderful weekend, stay true to yourselves and believe in yourself. I will try to post over the weekend but no promises.

(((((((((((((((((((((group hug)))))))))))))))))))

[dragonlady61]

TGIF

Hi everyone,

Another work week gone. I really love my job but am so tired when I get off on Friday. Took a little nap and feel so much better.

Way to go Daria: little steps only lead to the big jump.

Karen: u go girl.

Tami: hugs and thanks

Hi Linda,Rita, Angela and Diane. Hope everybody had a great week. I am looking forward to a wonderfull weekend.

Ok I have a new goal. To stay off the scales. I promise to only weigh and measure on Mondays. I am just driving myself crazy with the scales. At work I have scales and have to weigh a few of my clients, and it just killed me not to hop on. Must Stop-----------------



Your welcome to everyone for the roses. You all are so sweet u deserve them.

hugs to everyone.

[dragonlady61]

Good morning everyone,

It is a beautiful Saturday here, the weather is really nice. I wish I could of got out and went fishing. I dont think I have mentioned this before but I love to fish. Not to keen on eating them, just love to catch them. It is very relaxing for me when I am fishing. Being out doors is great. My (new) husband could not believe I loved to fish when we first started dating. I think he thought I was just being nice, now I drive him crazy with it. I could go every day and not care if I caught anything as long as I was out there. He thinks u have to catch something everytime.

I made it through another birthday party. It was one of my clients birthdays this week and her parents had a nice fish cook out and party for her. I got through the dinner just fine, but then came the cake. It was so pretty and tempting. I helped cut and serve the cake and didnt even lick my fingers. Almost did but caught myself. I took a big ole sniff of the cake and that seem to satisfy my desire. Then her mother insisted we take home the rest of the cake. OH my god is all I could think. So the next morning after my ole sniff of it I took it next door to our office building and let them have it. Out of sight out of mind.

Well I hope everybody is doing great and haveing a wonderful weekend. And post soon all.

hugs and smiles
Paula

[Daria991]

Goodmorning Paula and everyone else who is around today.
Its a beautiful day here too. Gonna do some chores
and not too much else today. I've been sewing a jacket
I would like to finish today for my mom. I am proud of your
restraint on the birthday cake girl. That shows your
dedication to this. Way to go. I might pop in later. Have a great
day.Daria

Good afternoon to all my dear low carb friends! It is a sunny afternoon here in fabulous Las Vegas! It is finally cooler in the mornings and evenings, but still in the 90's during the day. I just love getting up early and walking my dogs in the cool brisk air! It's been a looong summer! LOL

Paula- Congrats on saying "no" to the birthday cake! I really think once your in ketosis the temptation isn't as bad as before starting Atkins. I have a birthday celebration tonight to go to and I know I will just eat before I leave and stay away from the cake! That was a great idea to get it out of your office. I agree with the out of sight, out of mind theory. If I don't have goodies in the house I don't crave them.

To all my great low carb friends- I hope your out enjoying the weekend. I just love my new house. My DH and children and I all pitched in and cleaned for the first time, and I tell ya, this is a much bigger house to clean! LOL But, I'm NOT complaining, I just am so happy we bought it!


Have a great day! Hugs to all, Rita
ps. Oh did I mention I dropped 3 more pounds! Yipeee!!!

Started Atkins 4/15/02
222/157/140

I saw this and had to share it, it's so cute!!

I get up at dawn with my birthday suit on,
I turn on the light, and, oh what a sight!

I gaze at the mirror-my glasses make it clearer,
I am filled with glee at the sight I see.

I have a sparkle in my eye, as I view my thinner thighs,
I have a grin above my now single chin.

The weight that I lost, did come at a cost,
what used to be a D now is a B.

But that isn't a disgrace, so I put on a happy face,
because with a little behavior, and Atkins as my savior,
I know I'll stay lesser
than my old picture on the dresser!

Hugs, Rita

[Princess Di]

Hi girls! I went to my Doctors appointment and he was thrilled with my weight loss, he even said he was proud of me!! The bad new was that I have another hernia...the 3rd one I've had since Feb 2002...ugh!! I know that it's one that I had the last time that he didn't fix, but can't really prove it... I put off surgery until next year...my boss hasn't had much vacation and I wanted to make sure he got vacation before I take another 4 week stretch off. I did slip off the wagon last night at the dinner we went to, but I told myself it would be ok and I'm back on plan today. I think life happens and as long as I am able to do that occaisionally and get right back on program it's ok (for me anyway). If I found that I was off the wagon for more than 1 dessert or evening I wouldn't even tempt it. Some people can't get right back on...I have been very fortunate in that sense. I meant to get pics of us all dolled up, but I didn't!! Someone did take a pic of the Chief and his wife and Rick and I together, so I asked if I could have a copy (so if we look half way decent I will send it...lol) OK gotta run...where are all of our new girls by the way?? Paula, so glad you keep coming back!!
Diane

[Tx Charity]

Good Evening ...........
Sorry Diane that you have to have surgery girl .....:-(
I will be looking forward to seeing your picture from last night......

KK..... Sure hope you and your sweetie had a wonderful weekend.... Hugs girl!!

Paula... I am so glad you and hubby can enjoy fishing together ... I truly treasure my time with my hubby !!
Way to go and resisting the cake girl!!

Rita..... Cute poem hun thanks for shareing it !! So glad you had help cleaning the new house :-) !!!! So good to hear from you !! Hugs!!

Daria991...Its nice to see you enjoy sewing ..I use to sew alot .... So glad you are here with us!! :-)

Hope all the new ones come back and join us !!!
Today I came home early from work was not feeling very well so I am heading of to bed.... Just wanted to stop in and wish everyone sweet dreams..........

Hello to all my low carb friends! Today is a great day! The sun is shining, my scale looks good, LOL and I finally got back into my exercising plan! With DH being home the past 2 weeks and with all the moving, I kind of put exercising on the back burner! I always feel great after I exercise!

Diane- A BIG Congrats to you!! I bet you really knocked the socks off your doc! So sorry to hear about your hernia though! Will you be able to handle the pain putting the surgery off until later? I hope so. I've never had one, and hope I never do! My thoughts and prayers are with you! I think we all need to "fall of the wagon" once in awhile. But like you said, as long as you jump right back on, your in control!

Tami- Hope your feeling better today! It's no fun when your "under the weather!" Hugs to you!

Karen- Where are you girl? Teehee you're usually here!! Busy at work I'm sure! hope all is well! I miss my sister veggie hater! LOL Did you try the coleslaw dressing yet?

Hope all our new low carb friends are staying true to themselves and are doing well!

Have a great day! Hugs to everyone! Rita

[KIS13]

Hi ladies... sorry I haven't checked in for the past couple of days. I usually never do over the weekend and I was out yesterday and still not feeling very well today! I ate 1/2 of my b-fast and within minutes lost it! I am not sure what is ailing me but I would like for it to stop! I was bad Saturday...ate to many carbs! I was doing so well and blew it in one frigin day! I am so mad at myself for that ! I guess that is my pay back for being bad...lol I am still not exactly on plan today cause I had to drink a coke and eat a few saltines to ease the stomach upset. Anyhow, tomorrow is another day so we will see what happens. I haven't tried the coleslaw dressing yet but I will soon! Sorry for not being very into it today. I hope to be better tomorrow. I will check back in at lunch time.

Have a great day ladies and keep up the good work!!

Hello all! Today is another great day. I woke up all full of energy and did my housework and exercises. It's funny how housework in a brand new house is kinda fun instead of a chore! LOL (I know that won't last long. Teehee)

KK- so sorry to hear your not feeling well! Sounds like you may have some type of flu. Hope its just the 24 hour flu for your sake. Get well soon! Sorry to hear you ate too many carbs. Just get back on track and you will be OK.

Hope everyone else is doing good. Here's to a great low carb day. Let's all vow to watch our carbs, stay away from sugar and drink drink drink our water!!!!

Hugs to you all! Rita

I swear I'm an air head somedays! LOL I forgot to change my cheat free star to 9! I'm so happy I'm back on track! Bye girls! Rita

[dragonlady61]

Yet another wonderful day in Oklahoma. The weather has finally cooled down and it is great.

Hope everyone is doing good. Has anyone noticed having a day where all u want to do is eat or snack. Almost all my days are not caring about food at all. It is like I have to make myself eat. Then one day (Saturday) it felt like I just could not stop snacking. I still did great, stayed under 20 carbs and about 900 cal. But I felt like I had ate all day.

Got to go fishing on Sunday. We took our 8 year old niece and had a blast. She caught more fish than any one. I was so proud of her, at first she was afraid of the minnows but then I showed her how to handle them and put them on her hook. So, then she was baiting everyone's hook. Worm's didnt bother her at all, she baited those too. What a great day.

Ok everyone I am still fighting with the scales. Why do I continue to be so drawn to them. I did my weigh in on Monday and have stayed off them so far. I really think is was another bad habit I got into. I have broken alot of bad habit just one more to lose.
LOL

Well enough for now. I wish u all a great day and wonderful week. Keep your head held high and pat yourself on the back for all the hard work u do everyday.


Best wishes
Paula

[KIS13]

Well, I think what ever was making me sick is finally over now....yeehaw! I do not like to be ill like that! Of course that didn't help my carb intake any either all I could do was eat crackers and drink soda (I hate diet soda) to keep my tummy settled.

I hope to get right back on track in the next day, right now I am still taking it easy and eating a few saltines. I am glad everyone is doing well on thier plan. Rita - If you are enjoying the house cleaning you could come to my place...it would be like having something new....lol

Tami - Where are you? Are you back out on the bike again...lol I miss you!

Diane - How are things, are you still feeling pretty good? I hope to be as close to my goal as you someday.

Paula, Linda & Daria - Nice to see you ladies are doing well. Post when you can I like to read your thoughts. Oh and as for having days when sudden;y you feel like you could eat the house down, I have had those too and they go as fast as they come. Just stick to your plan. Well, I have lot's of work to do, so I have to go for now. I wish everyone a great day with loads of success and lot's of hugs!!!!

[maneaterlil]

hi everyone i could not wait to tell you all that i have lost 9and a half pounds in one week i nearly fell of the doctors scales i asked her to weigh me again,great eh ,

This is to all those weird people that say the atkinds diet is dangerous .i love it the only diet that has worked for me and it is so easy well not bad just carry on carbing great eh i was so excited i will get the old man to put a photo of my chubby self soon love to everyone will speak again soon OH I AM SO HAPPY

[Princess Di]

Way to go Linda!! Now keep at it...remember what I said about not getting discouraged if things slow down or stop for a bit...rememebr you didn't gain this overnight and aren't going to lose it overnight. I'm proud of ya girl... Be back later to post again

Good morning all!! Sounds like everyone is doing great! I'm still on track and feeling good. I even put on a pair of shorts today that I bought a few months back in a smaller size and they fit! Yahoo!! I'm so happy!

Linda- a BIG congrats to you for losing 9 lbs in a week!!! Weigh to goal girl!!! I can see your smile from here! LOL I know it must feel wonderful! Keep up the good work!!!

Karen- LOL@ coming over to do your housework! I think I'll pass! LOL I know the fun will soon fade! So glad to hear your feeling better!

Tami- Bet your having fun with hubby on the bike! You go girl!!! Hope all is well!

Diane-You're a busy woman! Hope you can post again soon and that all is well with you!

To everyone- have a great low carb day and remember to believe in yourself. Together we CAN get to our goals!!!

Hugs to all, Rita

[maneaterlil]

hi everyone sorry i have not posted for a while i have been so busy at work when i come home i shower and go to bed cant keep my eyes open you know what its like

Diana what a lovely picture of you and Rick such a handsome pair


My how the board has grown lots of new people thats good
KK i am so glad that you can now get into your jeans i bet your chuffed how was the dentist

Daria do not despairthe low carbs are there he he he

Rita i bet your happy now the house is done what next ?

Paula way to go you have the willpower good o