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LiterateGriffin · 08-09-2012, 09:39 AM

I sorta disappeared with no warning a while back.

It was mostly a collection of STUFF: My knee started swelling and acting up, so my weight was meaningless, and -- for some odd reason, I post less when my weight is uncertain. (Don't ask my why, didn't say it was rational!)

Also had lots of STUFF going on, keeping me too busy to post.

Still, I've been sticking mostly with the program. ("Mostly", because we've had several 6 hour + drives in a non-AC truck, with the temp over 100. Sorry -- after about 3 hours, we pull over for milkshakes and fresh cups of ice water to drop our core temps. I've also had a couple migraines where the only thing that sounded edible was dark chocolate.)

My husband and I were laying in bed a couple weeks ago, looking at my legs. I've not only got them back, I've got muscles I've literally never seen before, thanks to my "physical therapy". (And since I used to run cross-country in high school and swim before that, finding new muscles is pretty impressive!)

I haven't been weighing or measuring much lately, just eating right, and getting as much exercise as I'm able.

Anyway, I hope to be back!

Mobear · 08-09-2012, 09:43 AM

back!! It is always good to see an old friend posting again.

sfmom · 08-09-2012, 09:56 AM

back LiterateGriffin - I noticed I hadn't seen your posts in a while. I always enjoyed them and you gave a lot of good advice.

Sorry to hear you have had a bit of a rough patch - but jump on board we are all here to support

Audrey

LiterateGriffin · 08-09-2012, 01:32 PM

You know, looking at things like when I stopped weight-tracking... it closely coincided with when the kids got out of school for the summer. And they go back in 12 days. Connection?

Summer's been hot but fun, but... finally winding down.

Right now, just got back from the gym, and about to make lunch. (I think we have some nice roast beef left, and some salad greens to put it on....)

Luca · 08-09-2012, 02:00 PM

Welcome back!

princessmommy · 08-09-2012, 03:17 PM

Glad your back! Was wondering where you were!

svenskamae · 08-09-2012, 05:04 PM

Welcome back! I have been wondering how you were and missing your posts. I hope we hear lots more from you now. And congratulations on those impressive new muscles!

MargeGunderson · 08-09-2012, 10:07 PM

Welcome back; we missed you! Congrats on the success; it's hard-earned and very well-deserved!

I don't have AC either, and I hate the miserable heat. And ours isn't nearly as bad as yours, not even close! That definitely rates unlimited milkshakes and anything else you can get down to keep your core temperature in safe range.

As to not weighing and measuring as much as you have in the past, obviously what you're doing is working very well so keep at it!

And it really is great to see you again.

GreytMuse · 08-10-2012, 04:18 AM

I'd noticed you were gone! Glad to see you back "home'!

08-09-2012, 09:39 AM	#1
LiterateGriffin Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,700 Gallery: LiterateGriffin Stats: 236.5 start (Jan 2012) /194.0150 goal 5'9", 42 yr WOE: Atkins (though I think a fairly early version) Start Date: Jan 6 2012	Back again I sorta disappeared with no warning a while back. It was mostly a collection of STUFF: My knee started swelling and acting up, so my weight was meaningless, and -- for some odd reason, I post less when my weight is uncertain. (Don't ask my why, didn't say it was rational!) Also had lots of STUFF going on, keeping me too busy to post. Still, I've been sticking mostly with the program. ("Mostly", because we've had several 6 hour + drives in a non-AC truck, with the temp over 100. Sorry -- after about 3 hours, we pull over for milkshakes and fresh cups of ice water to drop our core temps. I've also had a couple migraines where the only thing that sounded edible was dark chocolate.) My husband and I were laying in bed a couple weeks ago, looking at my legs. I've not only got them back, I've got muscles I've literally never seen before, thanks to my "physical therapy". (And since I used to run cross-country in high school and swim before that, finding new muscles is pretty impressive!) I haven't been weighing or measuring much lately, just eating right, and getting as much exercise as I'm able. Anyway, I hope to be back!

08-09-2012, 10:07 PM	#8
MargeGunderson Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 686 Gallery: MargeGunderson Stats: 178/130/120 WOE: LC; LG, no wheat, VVLS(ugar) Start Date: Feb. 1, 2012	Welcome back; we missed you! Congrats on the success; it's hard-earned and very well-deserved! I don't have AC either, and I hate the miserable heat. And ours isn't nearly as bad as yours, not even close! That definitely rates unlimited milkshakes and anything else you can get down to keep your core temperature in safe range. As to not weighing and measuring as much as you have in the past, obviously what you're doing is working very well so keep at it! And it really is great to see you again. __________________ Don't forget to laugh today. The more implausible it seems, the more you need to! Encouraging a food addict to "just have one treat, so you'll stay motivated and on track" is like encouraging an alcoholic to just have one drink so they won't fall off the wagon.

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08-09-2012, 09:43 AM	#2
Mobear Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OH Posts: 1,073 Gallery: Mobear Stats: 235/192/LESS WOE: Bernstein Start Date: 9/2010	back!! It is always good to see an old friend posting again.

08-09-2012, 09:56 AM	#3
sfmom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Central, Illinois Posts: 1,045 Gallery: sfmom Stats: 176/122.0/135 5'8" tall WOE: Low carb	back LiterateGriffin - I noticed I hadn't seen your posts in a while. I always enjoyed them and you gave a lot of good advice. Sorry to hear you have had a bit of a rough patch - but jump on board we are all here to support Audrey

08-09-2012, 01:32 PM	#4
LiterateGriffin Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,700 Gallery: LiterateGriffin Stats: 236.5 start (Jan 2012) /194.0150 goal 5'9", 42 yr WOE: Atkins (though I think a fairly early version) Start Date: Jan 6 2012	You know, looking at things like when I stopped weight-tracking... it closely coincided with when the kids got out of school for the summer. And they go back in 12 days. Connection? Summer's been hot but fun, but... finally winding down. Right now, just got back from the gym, and about to make lunch. (I think we have some nice roast beef left, and some salad greens to put it on....)

08-09-2012, 02:00 PM	#5
Luca Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 1,493 Gallery: Luca Stats: 204/159/145 WOE: Low carb Start Date: 7/4/11	Welcome back!

08-09-2012, 03:17 PM	#6
princessmommy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,558 Gallery: princessmommy Stats: 207/149!/140 WOE: Low Carb! Start Date: May 21 Yet Again!	Glad your back! Was wondering where you were!

08-09-2012, 05:04 PM	#7
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,927 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	Welcome back! I have been wondering how you were and missing your posts. I hope we hear lots more from you now. And congratulations on those impressive new muscles!

08-10-2012, 04:18 AM	#9
GreytMuse Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 339 Gallery: GreytMuse Stats: 205.5/150/150 (5'5" - 49 yo!) WOE: Atkins Induction (low carb+low calorie) Start Date: May 14, 2012	I'd noticed you were gone! Glad to see you back "home'!