QUEEN NEWBIES-FEBRUARY

[cutevic]

Here were are again facing a new MONTH, new challenges and a new YOU. It's time to forget about the mistakes that were probably made last year and start fresh with a new resovle to get our goals met....and to those of us who made great strides, let's continue them throughout the new year.

Today is also a good time to re-read the Atkins book or any other plan you may be following...to refresh our memory, to remember what worked for us...and to stay strickly on plan. It's also important to remember to drink our water and to exercise.

One of the main ingredients to being successful in losing weight, is to be accountable. Posting daily or as much as you can will help you achieve that. Being supportive and motivating other's will help as well.

This is the MONTH OF LOVE. We must love ourselves first before we can expect others to love us the way we deserve. We teach people the way to treat us....So, Queens...treat yourselve like the Queens that you are, and you will be treated like one...Demand respect and settle for nothing less....

As always, keep in mind that you are beautiful, important, special and that you deserve the best. Lose the weight for you and not because someone wants you to...Make this year your best one yet Queens....

[wigglebutt]

VIC, THANKS I HAD TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT IT BEING THE 1ST OF FEB... IT IS COLD HERE, AND WE GOT SNOW, AND NOW IT IS FREZZING RAIN.. AND COLD...

TOO ALL THE QEENS., HAVE A GREAT AND LOW DAY CARB DAY

DEB

[cutevic]

I'm sorry that your life has been turned upside down. I know you have what it takes to pull yourself back up.
Your hubby is a coward just like you said. I'm sure at some point he showed you just how he was and you probably ignored it...maybe thinking that he would change. Your situation happens to alot of women. Wearas the men leave without a care in the world, while that go off doing what they want to do and are happy. The women are left behind in disbelief, not knowing which way to turn or what to do. Which to me is the ultimate betrayal. All that you can do at this point to for guidance and strength. You have always been a strong woman and from what I could tell, you practically did everything yourself anyway. With that in mind, try and draw from that strength that you've always had. The shock of your hubby leaving has you reeling and feeling that you don't have a place to turn or options....but you do. Look into the free services that you have in your area...Look into getting spousal support....Don't let pride get in the way of getting what you need to survive until you can get on your feet...I wish you all the best as always...

[Lizett]

Hey Queens

Im doing good, I took yesterday off from the gym and did some errands. I did do my ab roller for 15 mins so thats always good. I Ate on plan and didnt even cheat when miles came in on a trip and we went for pizza, I had water I did eat som LC pasta and that made my keto stix go back to level one...im sure it will go back up again.

DEB: Im so sorry you cant afford your house and yes your husband is a idiot and coward. Can you maybe stay w/ your kids? sell the house? theres gotta be something you can? Keep in touch and everything will be ok.

VICKI: I guess i keep missing you on yahoo. How are you? whats new?

well queens we gotta post more, not much going on in here!!

[Lizett]

Good afternoon Queens
Im doing well im back in light pink ketosis and on a full stomach i weighed in at 172 so im down about 7 LBS in 2 weeks....Im hoping i can be back to 165 by feb 14??? maybe not *L* anyways im doing well. Im just posting to say that i wont be back on the thread until tuesday afternoon since im going to Winnipeg w/ miles on holidays. Hope everyone has a great weekend and everyone is happy and safe!

See ya Tuesday

[cutevic]

Lizett congrats on the 7 lbs. KUTGW
I hope you have alot of fun with Miles.

Just checking in. I haven't gotten on the scale since I was at my dr. appt last Thursday. I feel bloated and don't feel as if I've lost anything.
I didn't accomplish any weightloss last month. I have to get myself into gear and making things happen. It's February and before I know it, it will be summer. My goal is to be in the 2's by my birthday..6/11..I can do it...

Have a great weekend ladies.

[cutevic]

I've gone back to eating all protein again. My plan is to drink 128oz. of water...2-64oz. bottles a day. I'm half way through my 1st bottle now. I used my rower for about 10 min. and I used my hand and ankle weights.

Have a great Sunday ladies.

[Lori P]

oh..man its been forever since ive been on here...sorry..ive been so busy working and everything else..and i go out of town everyother weekend..but anyways im doing great...im so happy..i have met the most awesomely sweet..just take my breath away..hear skip beats ....wonderful man.....i could go on and on about him..but anyways..we started a biggest looser compitition at work...that would have been nice 8 months ago..id have won for sure..lol...but thats ok..anyways im just checkin in..i hope everyone is having a good time...and loving life...

[cutevic]

Just checking in. I'm still doing all protein. So far I'm only managing to drink 96oz. of water. My target is 126oz. I haven't done any exercizse yet.

I've also decided to start journaling again and get back to the old tried and true. To do the things I know worked in the past. The summer before last I wore a size 18. I'm determined to see it again, and then a 16...

Lori what's this about a wonderful man? Do tell girl..

Lizett..Deb..

Have a great day ladies.

[wigglebutt]

STILL HERE, GAINING WEIGHT EVERY DAY.. PRETTY SOON I WILL BE BACK THERE, I KNEW THAT IT WAS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE.. THANKS FOR ALL THE I NEED THEM... I CAN'T SELL THE HOUSE, IT IS IN HIS NAME, AND THE VAN.. I WAS STUIPD.. NOTHING IS IN MY NAME.. SO HE HAS ME THERE.. HE HAS BROKE ME... I AM DOWN.. NO JOB, NO PLACE TO GO, AND EVEN IF I COULD, WITHOUT A JOB, I CAN'T LIVE... I GO OUT AND LOOK EVERYDAY.. AND I HAVE LOOK INTO THE FREE SERVICE, AND I DON'T FIT UNDER THE GUIDE LINES... HOW FUNNY IS THAT.. I AM NOT LAUGHING... JUST WANTED YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT I AM STILL HERE, AND I THINK OF YOU ALL EVERY DAY...

DEB

[cutevic]

Don't give up hope. Go after your husband and make him do what he has to do...legally. He has not broken you, that's just what he wants to to think and believe. Don't let him win...Fight for what's your's. Talk to someone in legal aide and find out what your options are. In the meantime go to your family and or friends for help. You are a strong woman, you can do this. Please don't give up. Show him what you're made of.

Although your life is turned upside down, it's going to be hard to think about losing, so don't. You still have control over your food. You may not be able to eat everything lowcarb, but you can still watch your portions, and try not to pig out on foods that will make you keep gaining. YOU CAN DO THIS!!

I don't know what guidelines you have to be under, but it seems to me that if you don't have any money and nothings in your name you're a pretty good candidate to me. Talk to someone else. I wish you all the best, much love and I'm here for you. I'll send you an email.

[Lizett]

good morning queens

Im back from my trip, i tried so hard to do low carb but obviously its impossible when his family is low fat...i did the best i coul w/ what i had. Im sure i gained a pound or two but i can lose it again. I weighed in yesterdsay evening and i was up 1 lb so it not so bad...im goign back to induction today so i can get into ketosis, that always works for me. Good news is miles got a interview w/ a huge airlines, he goes on valentines day so im prayign he gets it.

DEB: im so sorry about whats going on, i dont even know what to say???? Keep your head up *hugs* think positive atleast your not in debt???

VICKI: Im glad your back in control. keep it up and im sure you will be down in no time

LORI: Im glad your finally happy. So how did you meet this man anyways? just take it slow...i know i did when i first seperated.... no rushing but it all works out in the end either way.

Talk soon Queens

Lizett

[cutevic]

It feels good to be back in control. I haven't gotten on the scale and probably won't until I see my dr again on the 23rd. Mentally I'm back on track. Our frame of mind determines how well we handle everything. Right now my mind is clear and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I've started back taking the gla/cla combo. It was working before, I don't know why I stopped in the first place. I used my stretchie cords, weight and the ab doer. 96oz. of water.

Lizett you'll lose that 1 lb. in no time and then some. Are you still swimming when you go to the gym? I hope that Miles gets the job with the big airlines. That will mean big changes for your both...good ones.

Cya tomorrow ladies.

[Lizett]

Good Morning Queens

Im doing ok, Im on plan eating and exercise but im really sick i have a sore throat and the sniffles. Im looking forward to weighing in on saturday on a empty stomach.

well nothing new other than that

VICKI: thank you for the warm wishes. Im hoping that Miles does well on his interview im sure he will. Im glad your back on track

Hope everyone is well and on plan...WE NEED TO POST!!!

[cutevic]

WHERE ARE ALL THE QUEENS? Cristi, Cheryl, Kitty, HT, Mytie, Lori, Honey Vanilla, Yavon?? If I missed anyone, you know who you are..lol

What happened to the comittment everyone made to themselves at the beginning of the year? Do you all still not want to lose the weight and be the best that you can be or have you all just given up?

Maybe being here isn't the place you want to be, I can understand that, but hopefully you know that you need to be someplace if not here.

I can also understand how life gets in the way and you can't do the things that you want to/need to, but at some point it will get better. That is the time when you have to start focusing back on YOU. Trust me when I say I understand, because I've been living it for year's. I won't get on my soapbox because you all know what I've been dealing with for years now. The point I'm trying to make is that, when you get knocked down off the wagon, dust yourself off, and get back on. I doesn't matter how many times you have to get up, it's just that you do. Eventually you will be where you want to be.

[Lizett]

Good Morning...

Now what the hell is going on???? Where is EVERYONE????Im doing well...my flu is gone and i exercised 2 hrs yesterday, eating was so so but not too bad...Ive stopped eating after 7 pm on most days and im down to almost 170 Lbs....so no gain since my trip.

I have a MM Questions for all the Queens.

WHO WANTS TO CONTINUE THIS THREAD? AND IF MOST SAY YES MAYBE WE SHOULD POST? AND SUPPORT EVERYONE!!!!!

Its not very hard to post a few lines on this thread. I understand how hard life is trust me ive gone through a crappy divorce and health issues but im still here because without the Queens i probably wouldnt have lost over 100 Pounds. And ENOUGH w/ no responding...Ive seen so many Queens just post HI, Im here and then move on....well how about the post before yours where a Queen is depressed? or sad....wouldnt you want someone to respond? Now if your in a hurry say so...atleast that person wouldnt take offence. Im sorry if i sound mean or probbaly rude but im kinda getting fed up. I love you guys and want us all to stick together no matter what happens. So please post!

VICKI: How are you? Still going strong? hows the exercise. I went X country skiing yesterday and did almost 1.5 KMS so i did 1 hr...i did really well. Thanks for posting

[cutevic]

I've had a busy weekend. A fun one. Nothing out of the ordinary, but things I wanted to do and not had to do.. Friday I went shopping and bought a reddish brown rinse for my hair. I bought 2 silver rings, (that's all I wear is silver), some different shades of eyeshadow. I spent the day pampering myself. I was determined not to let anyone spoil that day for me. Yesterday, I did a little more packing and throwing things away. I got a call from a friend last night that asked if I wanted to go to the movies with him, so I went. I'd been saying I wanted to go this week, and just out of the blue he called. So to me that means my thoughts are being heard. I'm going to keep saying that I will get this weight off, among other things, and it will happen too.

I'm still doing all protein. I made a beef roast in my crock pot and had string beans with it. I had some sf candy and some macadamia nuts, but no more of them for awhile. For the most part, I've been feeling pretty good despite the extremely cold weather here.

I'm drinking 96oz. of water. I haven't gotten to 128oz. yet. Exercise has been ok, but I need to do more. I'm going use my WATP tapes and my ab doer today.
Lizett congrats on the exercise and the no gain since your trip. You've really gotten into the skiing..You Go Girl..

WHO WANTS TO CONTINUE THIS THREAD? AND IF MOST SAY YES MAYBE WE SHOULD POST? AND SUPPORT EVERYONE!!!!!

I'm for whatever the majority wants.

Have a nice day ladies.

[Lizett]

Good Morning Queens

Im doing ok, flu is gone. I exercised yesterday for over 1 hr and i feel good. I also woke up early and exercised for 45 mins this morning, did some weights and threadmill.

I guess no one wants to post? thats too bad

VICKI: Im glad you had a good weekend i know you will lose that weight. I know its hard but we have done it and can keep doing it.

Lizett

[Lizett]

I guess i got my own thread? since im the only (and vicki) posting!

Im doing good (as if anyone cares) i ate some thin crust (no sauce) pizza yesterday but i did exercise a lot and drank some water.

Hope someone posts soon


HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

[cutevic]

Just checking in. I had a nice V Day. I stayed on plan and didn't eat anything I wasn't supposed to.

Lizett enjoy the thread for you, regardless to the fact that no one else posts. I'm here and I care.

The thread is also used as a means for us to be accountable, not just for the support and motivation of other. We've been her long enough to know that we have to have what it takes inside to succeed, and we have...However long it takes...

Have a good one Lizett.

[Lizett]

Hey vicki

I had a good V DAY too. I did eat badly but as always i upped my water and exercise Hopefully i didnt gain. I think your right about this thread. I just want to keep accountable

Have a great one Vicki c ya tomorrow

[Lizett]

Good Morning

Im doing good , Im a little tierd. I worked out a lot yesterday did 50 mins on the threadmill, did 15 mins of weights and tried the threadwall ( rock climbing wall). Miles joined me so that was fun. Me and miles are ok, Its been hard for me to adjust to him living w/ me on his days off. Im sure i can get over it sure enough.

VICKI: Hope all is well w/ you? Still on induction? and exercising regularly? Im hoping my cheat V day dinner wont put me higher. I will know tomorrow morning.
Talk soon

Lizett

[cutevic]

Things are going good for me. I went off plan a little and had some chili last night. I've also been eating some lc bread because I've been eating sandwiches instead of meals. That I have stopped.

I haven't done much exercise over the weekend or did any today. I will do some in a few minutes. I'm going to start using my pedometer again. I've been doing alot of walking so I want to see just how much I'm doing and increase it. Water has been good.

I've spent the weekend focusing on the positive things in my life and how I can make my life better.

Lizett the rock climbing sounds awesome. I've seen how it's done. I wouldn't have the nerve to try it. Miles seems to be a good influence on you. He likes to try new things and that's always good. I'm sure that adjusting to him living with you has been a good experience.

Have a great day.

[Lizett]

Good Afternoon

Im doing ok, I ate some what on plan...I exercised everyday for 1 hr except for sunday...Im not sure if i wanna exercise today as im really tierd and sore. I weighed in at 171 Lbs , so no gain YAY
Me and miles are finally adapting to living together. he is so sweet, he is saving $$$ for a holiday for me and him this summer. We bought a 42 In Plasma TV last night. Its awesome

VICKI: Sounds like you are doing really well. Im glad you got out and are focusing on the positives instead I will post daily so we can keep track, i keep rmeinding myself that even though im not 150 im still not at 272 AGAIN so im happy about that!

Lizett