Here I Go Again

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-08-2008, 12:12 PM

I don't know what's been with me. I've been lazy with Atkins and allowing something here and there and it's kept me holding my weight.

It started because one of my team's admins started keeping a candy jar. And they were minis. But that doesn't matter, as you know.

And then it was, Well, just this once, which I've probably done once a week lately.

And it's been nuts.

And it's been stress giving me the munchies.

And it's been exercising even more and wanting that shot a carb gives ya.

I've got to get back to doing it right. I know the drill. Have options READY. Have mind, STEADY. But I've been really busy and ready's been tough. And my mind? WEAK.

I've been great about exercise, I never fail on that. But I've slipped back into the world of Well, why can't I? Others do

Help me back.

I'm still steady somewhere in the 260s. We've changed our workout routine and I'm the type that adds in a lot of waterweight post muscle building....

I don't want to tolerate keeping my weight where it is. I want more off. I want to see 200. I want to catch up to Cleo's speed. (OKAY, I admit, I am jealous of the girl--a creative cook, witty writer, fast loser, yeah the last one is really the crux of it.)

My minigoal is 20lbs more. My trainer has said in 20 I should be able to do an assisted pull up and I want that bad.

She's going on vacation and I want her to come back and go "wow" and see a difference in me.

I want to see a difference in me.

I need a swift kick you know where.

b_lou_who · 07-08-2008, 01:01 PM

consider yourself kicked!
You don't need that junk. You are awesome and worth the effort of feeling good and meeting your own goals. Totally dis that jar!!

Kristy1012 · 07-08-2008, 01:20 PM

JerseyGirl....I gave myself a good kickin' over the weekend. I decided I was so miserable that I haven't lost any weight in 3 weeks and the goal I had set for our vacation was now completely unreachable, that my desire to keep at this was far greater than my desire to waste myself to those carb-ful foods. I take it meal by meal right now. Soon I will move to day-to-day, week-to-week and forward. I keep telling myself that my mind is stronger than this! I know you can do the same!
Definite kudos on the exercising - that is really something to be proud of! I need to get with the program and stop making excuses for not exercising!!

SmileySue · 07-08-2008, 01:30 PM

JerseyGirl - you CAN beat this and you WILL!!!!! You're doing this for you and you are worth it!!!!!!!

homestretch · 07-08-2008, 01:32 PM

Laura, It happens but now it is time to move on and stop it. When I stray the best thing for me to get back on track is to do a few days to a week of induction and journal everything that I eat. I am doing it right now so know that you are not alone. I let a few too many weddings and social occasions ruin my eating and it was fun but now it is time to get back to business. You did it before and can do it again. As for the "Why can't I?" you can't because you want more for yourself and you CANNOT let the inner child stomp her feet and get her way!

sweet&sugarfree · 07-08-2008, 01:55 PM

Laura you can do it!!!

Maria5 · 07-08-2008, 02:01 PM

Hey fellow Jersey Girl!

This is my biggest monster, too. I can only battle one day at a time but it will eventually be worth it.

I have restarted once again...July 1st...and I so want to stick with it and see the results that I know is more than just a possibility. Results are real and I keep checking out the success stories on this site and on others because those people have all been where we both are today.

It has already been said....but you can do this. You are worth it!!!

Where in NJ are you? I am in Salem Co....but work in Cumberland Co.

OurLuvsFromAbove · 07-08-2008, 04:07 PM

you can so do it!
I know its hard.. believe me.. but is it worth it? is that piece of candy or cake worth it?
skinny tastes better! lol
now stop eating the junk! get going! maybe do a clean induction..
and get moving.. the bus don't wait for no one! just get on, and toot the horn full speed ahead!

how many yrs do we all do this to ourself.. then yrs an yrs later when it catches on and we get really losing weight.. we say to our self "if I would have only stuck to this yrs ago i'd be at goal already.."

BufoDieter · 07-08-2008, 04:35 PM

Hey you

Just wanted to pop in here and tell you how much I admire your determination. You CAN and you WILL meet all your goals.

Now, pick yourself up, forgive yourself, and start moving in a positive direction again.

WendyK1974 · 07-08-2008, 04:40 PM

Hm..find a way to get out of your rut. Switch things up a bit. Maybe try a slightly different LC WOE. Something! Don't throw all that hard work away.

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-08-2008, 05:49 PM

Spent the night cooking so I have no excuses for that. Gonna throw a s/f jello in my work pack as an alternative.

Tomorrow's meal plan:

BK: HB eggs, bacon
LNCh: broccoli and shrimp in mayo mix
SN: s/f jello
DN: chicken and squash

That's about 12g carbs and only 1300 calories, so help me add some more in?

other ideas from y'all?

WendyK1974 · 07-08-2008, 05:51 PM

how about adding a second veg to the dinner (green beans or something) with lots of butter?

OurLuvsFromAbove · 07-08-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyGirl1969

Spent the night cooking so I have no excuses for that. Gonna throw a s/f jello in my work pack as an alternative.

Tomorrow's meal plan:

BK: HB eggs, bacon
LNCh: broccoli and shrimp in mayo mix
SN: s/f jello
DN: chicken and squash

That's about 12g carbs and only 1300 calories, so help me add some more in?

other ideas from y'all?

maybe add some bacon? or coldcuts and cheese rolled up?
half a can of tuna in mayo?

hummingbird11 · 07-08-2008, 06:12 PM

I agree. You need a change. Something new to INSPIRE you.

I have long admired your wisdom & determination so I know YOU CAN DO IT.

But it's like that quote that Inatic has: YA GOTTA WANNA.

So what's gonna make you wanna get back on track??

I think your goal of WOWING your coach is a great one.
This may be the challenge you need to get with it again.

I am rooting for you!!!!!

XO,
HB

Quote:

Originally Posted by WendyK1974

Hm..find a way to get out of your rut. Switch things up a bit. Maybe try a slightly different LC WOE. Something! Don't throw all that hard work away.

FloridaShell · 07-08-2008, 06:17 PM

Whack! Right in the hiney. C'mon girl, you CAN do this!!

fancyface · 07-08-2008, 08:13 PM

I am rooting for you too Jersey Girl. You can do it!!

luvslabs · 07-08-2008, 08:43 PM

Jersey Girl, you are worth it!!

fancyface - wow, you're almost to onederland!!!!

Way to go!

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

I agree. You need a change. Something new to INSPIRE you.

I have long admired your wisdom & determination so I know YOU CAN DO IT.

But it's like that quote that Inatic has: YA GOTTA WANNA.

So what's gonna make you wanna get back on track??

I think your goal of WOWING your coach is a great one.
This may be the challenge you need to get with it again.

I am rooting for you!!!!!

XO,
HB

Thanks, Hummingbird. I know I can too, I just got lazy and sloppy and swayed by the culture/media that is not low carb. You know, I was thinking how did I do this? The little sweets, too many nuts and seeds, too much cheese, and one or two carby meals. The other day I had a wrap AND baked chips because I convinced myself I was going rollerblading and would work off the calories. Yeah, not how it works for me. ANd it's not like one sandwich should kill me, but it did raise my water weight and I'm back to the high 260s. I've got to get back to carbs are poison for me (and stay away from the mini candy jar at work).

My motivation is to continue to achieve, to use her vacation as get ahead time, and to hit 259 soon. But I have to be real good.

Maybe BMR is not ideal for me either. I'm going to try for the 20g carbs only. I know I can feel full on that.

Very frustrated with myself, but one bright side here is that I'm learning to catch and fix my misteps in 10 lbs or less, not 50....

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-09-2008, 01:02 AM

One thing, I think I need a week or two of accountability. I'm going to share my fitday with y'all in this thread. Whack me if you see anything that sucks.

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-09-2008, 01:22 AM

Intake:

Today will be 165g/34% protein, 140g/61% fat, 21g/5% carbs, 2038 calories.

chicken (cooked with soy sauce, paprika, garlic and salt), 6 drumsticks
3 HB eggs
3 pieces bacon
25 small pieces shrimp, 15 flowerets broccoli (seasoned with mayo, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce)
zucchini
1tbsp butter w/basil/garlic seasoning
coffee
cream
protein shake
s/f jello

(calories may be off on mayo as it's hard to measure and more by eye)

Output
30m cardio
60m strength

BMR 1900
Calories to maintain--3300

Let's get honest--my weight hit up to 271.2 today, but my period is coming and I've been doing intense weight lifting, so I'm not freaked out on the number....

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-09-2008, 07:17 AM

Not sure I'll manage all the chicken, which would have me at 1500 calories.

Also, interesting conversation with my trainer this morning. I'm probably going to meet with a dietician at her prompting. She feels I'm significantly weight-loss resistant and need a way to counter that.

homestretch · 07-09-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyGirl1969

Not sure I'll manage all the chicken, which would have me at 1500 calories.

Also, interesting conversation with my trainer this morning. I'm probably going to meet with a dietician at her prompting. She feels I'm significantly weight-loss resistant and need a way to counter that.

Just a thought but have you read the Fat Fast in Atkins? It is a great test to see if you are weight loss resistant. It is not meant long term but I would suggest reading it.

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-09-2008, 08:50 AM

If you're insulin resistant, you're weight loss resistant, and in February I was diagnosed IR. So I don't doubt that I am. Are you thinking I should do a FF?

Blood Sugar 101 · 07-09-2008, 09:01 AM

Jersey Girl,

I wouldn't do the fat fast, which is a kind of faddish, nonsustainable thing to do, which I also remember from my many years on a.s.d. did not work for most people.

Just get back on track to the kind of diet you intend to eat day in and day out. Getting on and off plan successfully is the KEY to maintaining. So you are getting great practice here for what you will have to do for the rest of your life.

Not making a huge deal about going off, but just going back on, and learning how to deal with the food cravings you may develop from a day or two of too many carbs will get you over your fear of food, carbs etc, and make it much easier for you long term.

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-09-2008, 09:11 AM

I tend to agre BS101. And I know a bit of what's held me back. I knew what I was doing (a taste here, a taste there). I could add it all up and say it was the mini chocolates at work on occasion, too much cheese, mucho seeds and nuts, and a wheat wrap and baked chips (one meal).

Still, I think going to the dietician would be good...if I can afford it.

JerseyGirl1969 · 07-09-2008, 11:39 AM

So far, so good. Had a sugar craving and so ate some veggie and protein extra I packed (the shrimp and broccoli). However, no way I can eat all this. I'll be lucky if I hit 1500 for the day.

fancyface · 07-09-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Just get back on track to the kind of diet you intend to eat day in and day out. Getting on and off plan successfully is the KEY to maintaining. So you are getting great practice here for what you will have to do for the rest of your life.

Not making a huge deal about going off, but just going back on, and learning how to deal with the food cravings you may develop from a day or two of too many carbs will get you over your fear of food, carbs etc, and make it much easier for you long term.

Such great advice for all of us, and something I needed to read today too. Thanks BS101!!

a_thinner_rach · 07-09-2008, 08:43 PM

You can do it Jerseygirl!

You are such a strong dedicated person, that I know you will jump right back on and achieve your goals!

07-08-2008, 12:12 PM	#1
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,382 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	Here I Go Again I don't know what's been with me. I've been lazy with Atkins and allowing something here and there and it's kept me holding my weight. It started because one of my team's admins started keeping a candy jar. And they were minis. But that doesn't matter, as you know. And then it was, Well, just this once, which I've probably done once a week lately. And it's been nuts. And it's been stress giving me the munchies. And it's been exercising even more and wanting that shot a carb gives ya. I've got to get back to doing it right. I know the drill. Have options READY. Have mind, STEADY. But I've been really busy and ready's been tough. And my mind? WEAK. I've been great about exercise, I never fail on that. But I've slipped back into the world of Well, why can't I? Others do Help me back. I'm still steady somewhere in the 260s. We've changed our workout routine and I'm the type that adds in a lot of waterweight post muscle building.... I don't want to tolerate keeping my weight where it is. I want more off. I want to see 200. I want to catch up to Cleo's speed. (OKAY, I admit, I am jealous of the girl--a creative cook, witty writer, fast loser, yeah the last one is really the crux of it.) My minigoal is 20lbs more. My trainer has said in 20 I should be able to do an assisted pull up and I want that bad. She's going on vacation and I want her to come back and go "wow" and see a difference in me. I want to see a difference in me. I need a swift kick you know where. __________________ 65% fat, 30% protein, 5% carbs = keto

07-08-2008, 01:20 PM	#3
Kristy1012 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 24 Gallery: Kristy1012 Stats: 183/171/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	JerseyGirl....I gave myself a good kickin' over the weekend. I decided I was so miserable that I haven't lost any weight in 3 weeks and the goal I had set for our vacation was now completely unreachable, that my desire to keep at this was far greater than my desire to waste myself to those carb-ful foods. I take it meal by meal right now. Soon I will move to day-to-day, week-to-week and forward. I keep telling myself that my mind is stronger than this! I know you can do the same! Definite kudos on the exercising - that is really something to be proud of! I need to get with the program and stop making excuses for not exercising!! __________________ Begin each day as if it were on purpose.

07-08-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,299 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/153/155 WOE: Lost 35 on SB/Now Atkins and calorie counting Start Date: 5/26/06	Laura, It happens but now it is time to move on and stop it. When I stray the best thing for me to get back on track is to do a few days to a week of induction and journal everything that I eat. I am doing it right now so know that you are not alone. I let a few too many weddings and social occasions ruin my eating and it was fun but now it is time to get back to business. You did it before and can do it again. As for the "Why can't I?" you can't because you want more for yourself and you CANNOT let the inner child stomp her feet and get her way! __________________ Start 206.5 5/26/2006.......Current 153.......Goal Met Nov. 1, 2007 "Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them." ~ W. Clement Stone BELIEVE IN THE POWER WITHIN YOURSELF!

07-08-2008, 04:07 PM	#8
OurLuvsFromAbove MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 2,524 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 182/147.7/140 (restart) use to be 227) WOE: Low Carb and Eggcreaming it up! Start Date: Restart March 2008	you can so do it! I know its hard.. believe me.. but is it worth it? is that piece of candy or cake worth it? skinny tastes better! lol now stop eating the junk! get going! maybe do a clean induction.. and get moving.. the bus don't wait for no one! just get on, and toot the horn full speed ahead! how many yrs do we all do this to ourself.. then yrs an yrs later when it catches on and we get really losing weight.. we say to our self "if I would have only stuck to this yrs ago i'd be at goal already.." __________________ 165 164 163 162 161 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151 150 149 148 147.7 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 When I get to 140 I am going to take a look at myself and see if I want to change my goal Please Everyone Feel Free to join US! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lo...er-2008-a.html

07-08-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
b_lou_who Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 419 Gallery: b_lou_who Stats: 199.6/156.6/140s by year-end WOE: Atkins...and Simeons (hcg)	consider yourself kicked! You don't need that junk. You are awesome and worth the effort of feeling good and meeting your own goals. Totally dis that jar!!

07-08-2008, 01:30 PM	#4
SmileySue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 286 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/132 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 9/05	JerseyGirl - you CAN beat this and you WILL!!!!! You're doing this for you and *you are worth it!!!!!!!*

07-08-2008, 01:55 PM	#6
sweet&sugarfree MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,506 Gallery: sweet&sugarfree Stats: 195/183.4/156 Start Date: January 1, 2005	Laura you can do it!!!

07-08-2008, 02:01 PM	#7
Maria5 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Jersey Posts: 2 Gallery: Maria5 Stats: 232/228/145 WOE: Low carb Start Date: 07/01/2008	Hey fellow Jersey Girl! This is my biggest monster, too. I can only battle one day at a time but it will eventually be worth it. I have restarted once again...July 1st...and I so want to stick with it and see the results that I know is more than just a possibility. Results are real and I keep checking out the success stories on this site and on others because those people have all been where we both are today. It has already been said....but you can do this. You are worth it!!! Where in NJ are you? I am in Salem Co....but work in Cumberland Co.

07-08-2008, 04:35 PM	#9
BufoDieter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ♫ Under starry skies above ♪ Posts: 1,092 Gallery: BufoDieter Stats: 5' 8" 221/=8{}/150? (size 8) WOE: I ♥ Atkins, Eades & Taubes Start Date: Original: 8/2001... Restart: 6/2007	Hey you Just wanted to pop in here and tell you how much I admire your determination. You CAN and you WILL meet all your goals. Now, pick yourself up, forgive yourself, and start moving in a positive direction again.

07-08-2008, 04:40 PM	#10
WendyK1974 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,076 Gallery: WendyK1974	Hm..find a way to get out of your rut. Switch things up a bit. Maybe try a slightly different LC WOE. Something! Don't throw all that hard work away.

07-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#11
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,382 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	Spent the night cooking so I have no excuses for that. Gonna throw a s/f jello in my work pack as an alternative. Tomorrow's meal plan: BK: HB eggs, bacon LNCh: broccoli and shrimp in mayo mix SN: s/f jello DN: chicken and squash That's about 12g carbs and only 1300 calories, so help me add some more in? other ideas from y'all?

07-08-2008, 05:51 PM	#12
WendyK1974 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,076 Gallery: WendyK1974	how about adding a second veg to the dinner (green beans or something) with lots of butter?

07-08-2008, 06:17 PM	#15
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,214 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	Whack! Right in the hiney. C'mon girl, you CAN do this!!

07-08-2008, 08:13 PM	#16
fancyface Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NC Posts: 467 Blog Entries: 35 Gallery: fancyface Stats: 306/193/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 3 2008 for the second and final time	I am rooting for you too Jersey Girl. You can do it!!

07-08-2008, 08:43 PM	#17
luvslabs Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 39 Gallery: luvslabs Stats: ack/working on it/yippee! WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2008	Jersey Girl, you are worth it!! fancyface - wow, you're almost to onederland!!!! Way to go!

07-09-2008, 01:02 AM	#19
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,382 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	One thing, I think I need a week or two of accountability. I'm going to share my fitday with y'all in this thread. Whack me if you see anything that sucks.

07-09-2008, 01:22 AM	#20
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,382 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	Intake: Today will be 165g/34% protein, 140g/61% fat, 21g/5% carbs, 2038 calories. chicken (cooked with soy sauce, paprika, garlic and salt), 6 drumsticks 3 HB eggs 3 pieces bacon 25 small pieces shrimp, 15 flowerets broccoli (seasoned with mayo, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce) zucchini 1tbsp butter w/basil/garlic seasoning coffee cream protein shake s/f jello (calories may be off on mayo as it's hard to measure and more by eye) Output 30m cardio 60m strength BMR 1900 Calories to maintain--3300 Let's get honest--my weight hit up to 271.2 today, but my period is coming and I've been doing intense weight lifting, so I'm not freaked out on the number....

07-09-2008, 07:17 AM	#21
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,382 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	Not sure I'll manage all the chicken, which would have me at 1500 calories. Also, interesting conversation with my trainer this morning. I'm probably going to meet with a dietician at her prompting. She feels I'm significantly weight-loss resistant and need a way to counter that.

07-09-2008, 08:50 AM	#23
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,382 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	If you're insulin resistant, you're weight loss resistant, and in February I was diagnosed IR. So I don't doubt that I am. Are you thinking I should do a FF?

07-09-2008, 09:01 AM	#24
Blood Sugar 101 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Posts: 613 Gallery: Blood Sugar 101 Stats: 1998-2007 170/142/145---Jan 2008 149/142/142 WOE: 40-50 g per day, insulin with carbs Start Date: First LC diet 1998, goal 2003, tune up 2008	Jersey Girl, I wouldn't do the fat fast, which is a kind of faddish, nonsustainable thing to do, which I also remember from my many years on a.s.d. did not work for most people. Just get back on track to the kind of diet you intend to eat day in and day out. Getting on and off plan successfully is the KEY to maintaining. So you are getting great practice here for what you will have to do for the rest of your life. Not making a huge deal about going off, but just going back on, and learning how to deal with the food cravings you may develop from a day or two of too many carbs will get you over your fear of food, carbs etc, and make it much easier for you long term.

07-09-2008, 09:11 AM	#25
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,382 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	I tend to agre BS101. And I know a bit of what's held me back. I knew what I was doing (a taste here, a taste there). I could add it all up and say it was the mini chocolates at work on occasion, too much cheese, mucho seeds and nuts, and a wheat wrap and baked chips (one meal). Still, I think going to the dietician would be good...if I can afford it.

07-09-2008, 11:39 AM	#26
JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,382 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	So far, so good. Had a sugar craving and so ate some veggie and protein extra I packed (the shrimp and broccoli). However, no way I can eat all this. I'll be lucky if I hit 1500 for the day.

07-09-2008, 08:43 PM	#28
a_thinner_rach Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 488 Gallery: a_thinner_rach Stats: Not where I want to be! WOE: Atkins Start Date: Too many	You can do it Jerseygirl! You are such a strong dedicated person, that I know you will jump right back on and achieve your goals!