Century Club New Year, New You 12 Week Challenge***Team DELTA****Week 1-12**** - Page 4

stilltryin · 12-04-2004, 05:08 PM

chewtoy, a_24kt_lady ,
patti and anyone else who loss ..congrats

i'm down two lbs...yippee....
it is such a great feeling to see that scale going in the other
direction isnt it...

i am having a hard time drinking the water....i am getting terrible leg cramps at night..i think the cramps are from not getting enough water...can anyone confirm this..or could it be something else?..i take carb smart daily and vitamin c....
thanks, colette

girliefriend · 12-04-2004, 09:47 PM

You probably need to add potassium to your diet for the leg cramps. By way of a supplement or thru the foods you eat. I just suffered a severe cramp in my calf this week. Here's a couple of limks I've found that will give you good information. Hope you figure out what works for you. I know how painful these can be.

OUCH!

OUCH!! Charley horse...

Euphrates · 12-05-2004, 07:03 AM

I agree with Carey on the potassium, although you might want to check your calcium too. (She says sneaking back into the thread with her tail between her legs...)

So...um...see I sent this innocent update about my custody stuff (it's over for those who didn't see it), and I get these wonderful responses...and Nikki tells me I'm still a Delta member (Deltoid? Deltian? Hmmm?) even though I went AWOL last time... I'm too late to join in (and I'm honestly not ready, I'm one of those people who have to prepare - get in the right mental head space and get all the right stuff IN the house and the wrong stuff OUT before I can dive in). My plan was to start back on plan on 1/1, but maybe cheerleading here and seeing how you guys are doing will help keep me inspired and I won't back down on my promise to myself...if you'll have me back....

The Prodigal Sheep (Eu...get it? Ewe? Guess the "stand up" career isn't gonna fly, huh?)

HeatherNicola · 12-05-2004, 07:36 AM

Stilltryin: Take on board the good adfvice given by Carey and Euphrates. Plus DRINK YOUR WATER!

Nikki

HeatherNicola · 12-05-2004, 07:50 AM

WELCOME HOME

EUPHRATES

It's great to see you back. I think you're going to make a fantastic cheerleader, agony aunt, and most of all friend to everyone here in Delta: why because you never pretend to be perfect; you have been there, done that and not only bought the T. shirt, but recycled it as well.

Nikki

a_24kt_lady · 12-05-2004, 08:15 AM

hey everyone a quick post before i have to get my butt in gear and exercise and start studying for finals today.

I was down to 162 this morning woohoo 2 lbs from goal....I dont know if its the cinnamon or the fact im doing Pilates but ive lost the past 2 days............have a great day everyone

Im gonna turn the compy over to my daughter and get my tush in gear.

Deb

stilltryin · 12-05-2004, 08:18 AM

thanks for the responses everyone..

cary i checked out the sites...thanks
i have tryed the soap thing for a couple s of nights now..
not helping me though...what exactly in quinine water? never heard of it..my daughter gets leg cramps from running track..she eats 2 bananas and drinks plenty of water everyday and still gets them.. her trainer told her to get more salt into her system...he said she could be flushing it out by drinking so much water..
when i was a kid i remember my father taking salt tablets..he had a big old box of them..i dont even think they exist any more...the salt does not sound healthy to me...any comments anybody? thanks, colette

LFTS · 12-05-2004, 08:33 AM

Checking in...

Good news; my water weight's abating. Man, I'm glad. My butt is the Hoover Dam. <snort>

I got my hair cut into a new style on Friday. It looks *so* much better than the avatar. DD and I are gonna have a streaking day some time this week (blonde highlights, people, it's too cold for the other kind of streaking), and then I'm gonna retake the avatar pic, I think. I use the same one on MSN and my own mother told me immediately after we both got hair cuts that I needed to dump it!

And along those lines... my mother did Atkins with me, and reached goal a few months back. In fact, she's now 7 pounds *below* goal (she's having a hard time convincing herself to eat more carbs). She's now at 123... which is the same amount of weight I've lost. She told me the other day that I've lost my mother. <heheheh>

Exercise is going well, and so is eating. I've also been back at thrift shopping; Jann, you'd be proud of me.

I've scored some really good deals at garage sales and thrift stores, lately. DH and DD have gotten into the act, too, and every Saturday morning is now garage sale day. (We also sell stuff on Ebay when we find things.) Heck, I'm dressed for church right now, and everything I'm wearing cost me under $3!

Carey, Eu--hey, cheerleaders! It's great to have you here, ladies, regardless of why you're here.

Amen on DRINK YOUR WATER... it makes a big difference; not only in shedding pounds, but in your skin, your hair, how you feel. Remember, that's how your body sheds the majority of its toxins, so drink up! I also echo Carey's recommendation on potassium, and add to it that calcium and magnesium can also help with cramps. Skip potassium supplements; they're not enough to help. Go for a light salt; 1/4 tsp can provide more potassium than a supplement. Also, if you've been exercising, lactic acid buildup from exercising can cause cramps; make sure you do an adequate cool down period after exercising. Jump in a hot tub if one's available. Both serve to dispel lactic acid.

Chewtoy, IW--congrats on the losses!!! Chewtoy, let me just add that I love your name. Sometimes I feel like a chewtoy... I've got a mini schnauzer who thinks my wrist tastes better than anything.

HeatherNicola · 12-05-2004, 10:17 AM

Stilkltryin: Quinnine water is also called Tonic Water if that helps. On the question of the salt, here is my personal take on it. The normal Western diet is full of salt far more than is healthy for us to consume. However, salt is still an essential part of any diet, and if through drinking vast amounts of water you flush out the salt etc, then replacing it is very important. Or to put it another way, why were soldiers issued with salt tablets, when on duty in tropical climates where the salt from their bodoes was sweated out ttrough the pores in the skin. Oh and why are cattle given salt blocks to lick in the summer?

LTFS: Hey I never knew that you were also into getting bargains, through what you call garage sales and we call boot sales, I've also picked up a few bargains on ebay in my time. Though my favourite way to bargain shop is through the Charity shops. Last week I picked up a brand new crock pot for £2.50. It was still in it's packaging!

A_24_Carat_Lady:

2lb to go till you reach goal. My question to you is this. Are you ready?

Nikki

Cutelilsunflower · 12-05-2004, 10:38 AM

Good Afternoon Everyone.

DEB-

and 14 days till ya see your sweetie

Love ya girl.

Guys/Gals-I am having the roughest time on plan. I was always a NONNNNNNNNNNNN-cheater. And the past few months i've lost the spunk.
Everyday, i wake up, it's a new day....and sometimes I 'make it', sometimes I don't.

On day TWO of restart, AGAIN. I've started to journal and see what the heck the difference is, between a year ago and today.

I refuse to gain weight back...refuse....so, let's hope that I can say tomorrow is DAY 3, and so on.

HeatherNicola · 12-05-2004, 11:15 AM

Deb: Only 14 days till you see your fella! Is the time dragging or has it sped up because you want to get so much done before you see him? Is he coming to see you or are you going over there?

Bree: Hang on in there; we are all rooting for you. I went through, or to be honest I am still going though a rough patch, where my wol is concerned. I went for nearly a year without cheating then all of a sudden I start to wing it, change my eating habits just for the sake of it. Someone suggests something and I've got to try it. Another person says don't eat that try this, so I give up eating the first recommendation and switch to the second. So for the past few weeks I have lurched from taking cinnamon, to doing Kimkin's, then onto carb cycling, then South Beach. I have well and truly messed up.

However this challenge and being team leader is helping me focus on what is right for me. I have to stay cheat free my weight, my life, my sanity depend on it. So I know what you're going through because I'm right there with you. I will never be the type of leader that leads through shining example. NO I'm the leader who lurches along with their team mates, helping prop up and support those who are failing, but equally ready to accept help when I need it too.

stilltryin · 12-05-2004, 11:33 AM

i absolutely love garage, yard, estate sales...
i love to here other people enjoy them too..
with the cold weather now here..they have stopped

i am so disappointed..now i'm at the thrift store at least once a week..always find something

happy bargain hunting ladies!!!

a_24kt_lady · 12-05-2004, 03:46 PM

TLW Im going to be in New Zealand with my sweetie 14 days from now i fly out and i will be gone a month......hopefully i can check in from there but not sure

Cutelilsunflower · 12-05-2004, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by a_24kt_lady
TLW Im going to be in New Zealand with my sweetie 14 days from now i fly out and i will be gone a month......hopefully i can check in from there but not sure

I just made the best coffee drink, I looked back to December of last year when I was first starting (for the last time,lol) and I had just whipped up some cream and put it in my coffee with a little KETO COCOA.

Well, tonight, I whipped up the cream, added a little English Toffee DaVinci's and YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cutelilsunflower · 12-05-2004, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stilltryin
i absolutely love garage, yard, estate sales...
i love to here other people enjoy them too..
with the cold weather now here..they have stopped
i am so disappointed..now i'm at the thrift store at least once a week..always find something happy bargain hunting ladies!!!

Find anything good this weekend?

NuttyNeeta · 12-06-2004, 07:01 AM

Morning everyone!! Yanno.. what happened to some of the companies? I belonged to Alpha last time and now I don't even see them listed this go around. Whud up wid dat??

Well, I hoppity hopped on the scale this morning and I'm rather discouraged. Not that I'll do something stupid like eat non legal foods, but hell. I've not lost a pound in 4 days.

I'm at 302.0 and i guess I can count the half pound because on Friday, it was 302.5. I dunno. Setch a bummer.

maybe I need to up the carbs again. I'm not hungry so I don't eat a lot.

blast it. work calls. i'll be back shortly.

LFTS · 12-06-2004, 08:16 AM

Today starts a meat fast for me. The water weight isn't dropping as quickly as it should, and the *real* weight hasn't moved in over a month, so I'm gonna try to shake things up for a few days. Munching on a tasty pork chop for breakfast right now.

I've already done my cardio for the day on elliptical and will go back for weight lifting this afternoon.

Neeta, I know what you mean about watching the companies fold--I wish there were more, but know how it is when it comes to challenges. I'm glad there are so many still participating!

stilltryin--yard sales go on year-round, here. I didn't realize it until I started going to lots of them this year. I count myself lucky!

Have a good day, everyone.

MaryMary · 12-06-2004, 08:24 AM

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to check in. It has been a very busy weekend, but managed to get some decorations up. Feel good about that.

Food is in its place. Went swimming last Friday.

HeatherNicola · 12-06-2004, 10:31 AM

I'm feeling very tired right now, and not up to posting, but I'll be back in full swing tomorrow.

Nikki

TracieN · 12-06-2004, 11:00 AM

Welcome to week 2 of the New Year New You Challenge!!

By now everyone should know who your team is, who your team leaders are and have submitted your stats to your leaders.

Week one looks like it was a GREAT start for all the teams, there alot of active posters. The key to getting through the 12 weeks is to post and post and post some more!!

For any members who still need help with their pictures, or gaining access to the picture thread contact Cheri. She has offered to help, just give her a PM.

Remember to do the best you can do this week, make good decisions and you will have success.

Have a great week!!!

Tracie

TracieN · 12-06-2004, 12:41 PM

Jormy · 12-06-2004, 03:42 PM

Hi guys, sorry I didn't post much last week

I started Body For Life and joined a yahoogroup for women about it, and let me tell you, don't mention you do LC or they will eat you up! I don't post my menus or I would hear about my high fat and "no carbs"

I have been changing a few of my items I eat, however, and have added in a half cup of BROWN RICE and OMG I had half a sweet potato today.. I feel like I sinned as both were so good and I haven't had them in almost 2 years..

I dunno what my weight is doing as I have hid the scale and will be going by how my jeans fit.. oh please let this not screw me up...

One great thing is that I got a new haircut Friday and color/highlights!

NuttyNeeta · 12-06-2004, 06:50 PM

No weight loss, no nuttin. I'm dissapointed. Big time.

a_24kt_lady · 12-06-2004, 09:03 PM

well im at 163 the 162 i saw yesterday deserted me

anywayz i wanted to report i walked with a buddy and we studied for a final tomorrow....ended up walking about 45 mins woohooo so thats day 4 with exercise..........I had heard sometimes u gain from exercising cause your body retains water so Im thinking maybe thats what happened and it will come back off.

Deb

quiggley · 12-06-2004, 10:42 PM

Well I did not make the Gym because of re-wrapping My legs I am suppose to work out with them wrapped but I must be horrible at it because they always get a little lose when I try LOL

I will check back in later Today

Impoverished Writer · 12-06-2004, 11:47 PM

A quick hello from me... Work and holidays still have me swamped! I didn't fee well today so I only did half my workout and didn't show a loss, but after 6 pounds last week I expected that... I'll post again a bit later.

jax93 · 12-07-2004, 04:53 AM

hi everyone! Haven't posted for a few days, but I've been checking in. Think I had a stomach bug over the last few days. I hate being sick, especially if I have any nausea. My stomach is still feeling yucky, but otherwise I'm better.

I'll try to check in again later today.

12-05-2004, 07:03 AM	#93
Euphrates MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,923 Gallery: Euphrates Stats: 248.5 (starting 9/1/08)/234/135 WOE: Atkins? Maybe? Still deciding Start Date: June 15, 2003	I agree with Carey on the potassium, although you might want to check your calcium too. (She says sneaking back into the thread with her tail between her legs...) So...um...see I sent this innocent update about my custody stuff (it's over for those who didn't see it), and I get these wonderful responses...and Nikki tells me I'm still a Delta member (Deltoid? Deltian? Hmmm?) even though I went AWOL last time... I'm too late to join in (and I'm honestly not ready, I'm one of those people who have to prepare - get in the right mental head space and get all the right stuff IN the house and the wrong stuff OUT before I can dive in). My plan was to start back on plan on 1/1, but maybe cheerleading here and seeing how you guys are doing will help keep me inspired and I won't back down on my promise to myself...if you'll have me back.... The Prodigal Sheep (Eu...get it? Ewe? Guess the "stand up" career isn't gonna fly, huh?) __________________ Accountability My Fitday: http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJour...ner=Euphrates1 My health/fitness/low carb blog: http://euphrateswellness.blogspot.com/ As for the rest of my life... My myspace: http://www.myspace.com/mseuphrates And if you really want to keep up with me, come find me here: http://www.livejournal.com:my user name is "mseuphrates", and this is where I update the most. Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. - Robert Heinlein

12-05-2004, 08:33 AM	#98
LFTS MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,245 Gallery: LFTS Stats: 338\|197.5; now 240.5\|213\|160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 24, 2003	Checking in... Good news; my water weight's abating. Man, I'm glad. My butt is the Hoover Dam. <snort> I got my hair cut into a new style on Friday. It looks so much better than the avatar. DD and I are gonna have a streaking day some time this week (blonde highlights, people, it's too cold for the other kind of streaking), and then I'm gonna retake the avatar pic, I think. I use the same one on MSN and my own mother told me immediately after we both got hair cuts that I needed to dump it! And along those lines... my mother did Atkins with me, and reached goal a few months back. In fact, she's now 7 pounds below goal (she's having a hard time convincing herself to eat more carbs). She's now at 123... which is the same amount of weight I've lost. She told me the other day that I've lost my mother. <heheheh> Exercise is going well, and so is eating. I've also been back at thrift shopping; Jann, you'd be proud of me. I've scored some really good deals at garage sales and thrift stores, lately. DH and DD have gotten into the act, too, and every Saturday morning is now garage sale day. (We also sell stuff on Ebay when we find things.) Heck, I'm dressed for church right now, and everything I'm wearing cost me under $3! Carey, Eu--hey, cheerleaders! It's great to have you here, ladies, regardless of why you're here. Amen on DRINK YOUR WATER... it makes a big difference; not only in shedding pounds, but in your skin, your hair, how you feel. Remember, that's how your body sheds the majority of its toxins, so drink up! I also echo Carey's recommendation on potassium, and add to it that calcium and magnesium can also help with cramps. Skip potassium supplements; they're not enough to help. Go for a light salt; 1/4 tsp can provide more potassium than a supplement. Also, if you've been exercising, lactic acid buildup from exercising can cause cramps; make sure you do an adequate cool down period after exercising. Jump in a hot tub if one's available. Both serve to dispel lactic acid. Chewtoy, IW--congrats on the losses!!! Chewtoy, let me just add that I love your name. Sometimes I feel like a chewtoy... I've got a mini schnauzer who thinks my wrist tastes better than anything. __________________ Lisa 338 \| 197.5 - first time 240.5 \| 210.5 \|160 FINAL time Those Who Weight Project I can be a warrior, or I can be a victim. For the warrior, no excuses; for the victim, only excuses.

12-05-2004, 10:38 AM	#100
Cutelilsunflower Low Carbin' Italian Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: A McNugget sleeping in a Big Mac box. Posts: 9,860 Gallery: Cutelilsunflower Stats: 174/174/138 WOE: Che Bella Vita! Short and Proud! Start Date: Dec 1- May 1st	Good Afternoon Everyone. DEB- and 14 days till ya see your sweetie Love ya girl. Guys/Gals-I am having the roughest time on plan. I was always a NONNNNNNNNNNNN-cheater. And the past few months i've lost the spunk. Everyday, i wake up, it's a new day....and sometimes I 'make it', sometimes I don't. On day TWO of restart, AGAIN. I've started to journal and see what the heck the difference is, between a year ago and today. I refuse to gain weight back...refuse....so, let's hope that I can say tomorrow is DAY 3, and so on. __________________ *~Bree~* 22 weeks until Wedding "challenge".

12-06-2004, 07:01 AM	#106
NuttyNeeta Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Plata, Murahland Posts: 15,230 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: NuttyNeeta Stats: 330 WOE: WLS 11-25-08 Start Date: 11/25/08	Morning everyone!! Yanno.. what happened to some of the companies? I belonged to Alpha last time and now I don't even see them listed this go around. Whud up wid dat?? Well, I hoppity hopped on the scale this morning and I'm rather discouraged. Not that I'll do something stupid like eat non legal foods, but hell. I've not lost a pound in 4 days. I'm at 302.0 and i guess I can count the half pound because on Friday, it was 302.5. I dunno. Setch a bummer. maybe I need to up the carbs again. I'm not hungry so I don't eat a lot. blast it. work calls. i'll be back shortly. __________________ Look into the eyes of EVIL!! ya wanna gab. add me on myspace:

12-06-2004, 11:00 AM	#110
TracieN The Incredible Shrinking Woman! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,890 Gallery: TracieN WOE: Low carb Start Date: LC, May of 2004	Century Club New Year, New You 12 Week Challenge*Team DELTAWeek 2 Welcome to week 2 of the New Year New You Challenge!! By now everyone should know who your team is, who your team leaders are and have submitted your stats to your leaders. Week one looks like it was a GREAT start for all the teams, there alot of active posters. The key to getting through the 12 weeks is to post and post and post some more!! For any members who still need help with their pictures, or gaining access to the picture thread contact Cheri. She has offered to help, just give her a PM. Remember to do the best you can do this week, make good decisions and you will have success. Have a great week!!! Tracie __________________ TRACY "Food is wonderful!** In fact, food is my best friend, but latley I'm aware thatmy friend is hurting me, making me uncomfortable, sabotaging my goals, causing me grief and guilt, possibly destroying my life. Today I made the decision- it's time to get a new friend. - Linda spangle"

12-04-2004, 05:08 PM	#91
stilltryin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: phila.pa Posts: 443 Gallery: stilltryin Stats: 160/155/135 WOE: atkins	chewtoy, a_24kt_lady , patti and anyone else who loss ..congrats i'm down two lbs...yippee.... it is such a great feeling to see that scale going in the other direction isnt it... i am having a hard time drinking the water....i am getting terrible leg cramps at night..i think the cramps are from not getting enough water...can anyone confirm this..or could it be something else?..i take carb smart daily and vitamin c.... thanks, colette

12-04-2004, 09:47 PM	#92
girliefriend Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,678 Gallery: girliefriend	You probably need to add potassium to your diet for the leg cramps. By way of a supplement or thru the foods you eat. I just suffered a severe cramp in my calf this week. Here's a couple of limks I've found that will give you good information. Hope you figure out what works for you. I know how painful these can be. OUCH! OUCH!! Charley horse...

12-05-2004, 07:36 AM	#94
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	Stilltryin: Take on board the good adfvice given by Carey and Euphrates. Plus DRINK YOUR WATER! Nikki

12-05-2004, 07:50 AM	#95
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	WELCOME HOME EUPHRATES It's great to see you back. I think you're going to make a fantastic cheerleader, agony aunt, and most of all friend to everyone here in Delta: why because you never pretend to be perfect; you have been there, done that and not only bought the T. shirt, but recycled it as well. Nikki

12-05-2004, 08:15 AM	#96
a_24kt_lady MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,100 Gallery: a_24kt_lady Stats: restart 8/18/08 190/183.6/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept/03 Goal met Feb/2005	hey everyone a quick post before i have to get my butt in gear and exercise and start studying for finals today. I was down to 162 this morning woohoo 2 lbs from goal....I dont know if its the cinnamon or the fact im doing Pilates but ive lost the past 2 days............have a great day everyone Im gonna turn the compy over to my daughter and get my tush in gear. Deb

12-05-2004, 08:18 AM	#97
stilltryin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: phila.pa Posts: 443 Gallery: stilltryin Stats: 160/155/135 WOE: atkins	thanks for the responses everyone.. cary i checked out the sites...thanks i have tryed the soap thing for a couple s of nights now.. not helping me though...what exactly in quinine water? never heard of it..my daughter gets leg cramps from running track..she eats 2 bananas and drinks plenty of water everyday and still gets them.. her trainer told her to get more salt into her system...he said she could be flushing it out by drinking so much water.. when i was a kid i remember my father taking salt tablets..he had a big old box of them..i dont even think they exist any more...the salt does not sound healthy to me...any comments anybody? thanks, colette

12-05-2004, 10:17 AM	#99
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	Stilkltryin: Quinnine water is also called Tonic Water if that helps. On the question of the salt, here is my personal take on it. The normal Western diet is full of salt far more than is healthy for us to consume. However, salt is still an essential part of any diet, and if through drinking vast amounts of water you flush out the salt etc, then replacing it is very important. Or to put it another way, why were soldiers issued with salt tablets, when on duty in tropical climates where the salt from their bodoes was sweated out ttrough the pores in the skin. Oh and why are cattle given salt blocks to lick in the summer? LTFS: Hey I never knew that you were also into getting bargains, through what you call garage sales and we call boot sales, I've also picked up a few bargains on ebay in my time. Though my favourite way to bargain shop is through the Charity shops. Last week I picked up a brand new crock pot for £2.50. It was still in it's packaging! A_24_Carat_Lady: 2lb to go till you reach goal. My question to you is this. Are you ready? Nikki

12-05-2004, 11:15 AM	#101
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	Deb: Only 14 days till you see your fella! Is the time dragging or has it sped up because you want to get so much done before you see him? Is he coming to see you or are you going over there? Bree: Hang on in there; we are all rooting for you. I went through, or to be honest I am still going though a rough patch, where my wol is concerned. I went for nearly a year without cheating then all of a sudden I start to wing it, change my eating habits just for the sake of it. Someone suggests something and I've got to try it. Another person says don't eat that try this, so I give up eating the first recommendation and switch to the second. So for the past few weeks I have lurched from taking cinnamon, to doing Kimkin's, then onto carb cycling, then South Beach. I have well and truly messed up. However this challenge and being team leader is helping me focus on what is right for me. I have to stay cheat free my weight, my life, my sanity depend on it. So I know what you're going through because I'm right there with you. I will never be the type of leader that leads through shining example. NO I'm the leader who lurches along with their team mates, helping prop up and support those who are failing, but equally ready to accept help when I need it too.

12-05-2004, 11:33 AM	#102
stilltryin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: phila.pa Posts: 443 Gallery: stilltryin Stats: 160/155/135 WOE: atkins	i absolutely love garage, yard, estate sales... i love to here other people enjoy them too.. with the cold weather now here..they have stopped i am so disappointed..now i'm at the thrift store at least once a week..always find something happy bargain hunting ladies!!!

12-05-2004, 03:46 PM	#103
a_24kt_lady MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,100 Gallery: a_24kt_lady Stats: restart 8/18/08 190/183.6/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept/03 Goal met Feb/2005	TLW Im going to be in New Zealand with my sweetie 14 days from now i fly out and i will be gone a month......hopefully i can check in from there but not sure

12-06-2004, 08:16 AM	#107
LFTS MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,245 Gallery: LFTS Stats: 338\|197.5; now 240.5\|213\|160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 24, 2003	Today starts a meat fast for me. The water weight isn't dropping as quickly as it should, and the real weight hasn't moved in over a month, so I'm gonna try to shake things up for a few days. Munching on a tasty pork chop for breakfast right now. I've already done my cardio for the day on elliptical and will go back for weight lifting this afternoon. Neeta, I know what you mean about watching the companies fold--I wish there were more, but know how it is when it comes to challenges. I'm glad there are so many still participating! stilltryin--yard sales go on year-round, here. I didn't realize it until I started going to lots of them this year. I count myself lucky! Have a good day, everyone.

12-06-2004, 08:24 AM	#108
MaryMary Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Hampshire BMI:57/24-Maintaining Posts: 4,839 Gallery: MaryMary Stats: 376 lbs/155 lbs//Age 60// 5'7" BF%:47+%/28.4%/25% WOE: GSA Cambridge Greysheet "www.greysheet.org" Start Date: Atkins 1/22/01; GSA 12/23/03 - Total Loss 221 lbs.	Hi everyone, Just wanted to check in. It has been a very busy weekend, but managed to get some decorations up. Feel good about that. Food is in its place. Went swimming last Friday.

12-06-2004, 10:31 AM	#109
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	I'm feeling very tired right now, and not up to posting, but I'll be back in full swing tomorrow. Nikki

12-06-2004, 12:41 PM	#111
TracieN The Incredible Shrinking Woman! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,890 Gallery: TracieN WOE: Low carb Start Date: LC, May of 2004	bump

12-06-2004, 03:42 PM	#112
Jormy Gym and Tonic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 16,129 Gallery: Jormy Stats: 226/190/150 WOE: Atkins/BFL Start Date: June 4th, 2003	Hi guys, sorry I didn't post much last week I started Body For Life and joined a yahoogroup for women about it, and let me tell you, don't mention you do LC or they will eat you up! I don't post my menus or I would hear about my high fat and "no carbs" I have been changing a few of my items I eat, however, and have added in a half cup of BROWN RICE and OMG I had half a sweet potato today.. I feel like I sinned as both were so good and I haven't had them in almost 2 years.. I dunno what my weight is doing as I have hid the scale and will be going by how my jeans fit.. oh please let this not screw me up... One great thing is that I got a new haircut Friday and color/highlights!

12-06-2004, 06:50 PM	#113
NuttyNeeta Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Plata, Murahland Posts: 15,230 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: NuttyNeeta Stats: 330 WOE: WLS 11-25-08 Start Date: 11/25/08	No weight loss, no nuttin. I'm dissapointed. Big time.

12-06-2004, 09:03 PM	#114
a_24kt_lady MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,100 Gallery: a_24kt_lady Stats: restart 8/18/08 190/183.6/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept/03 Goal met Feb/2005	well im at 163 the 162 i saw yesterday deserted me anywayz i wanted to report i walked with a buddy and we studied for a final tomorrow....ended up walking about 45 mins woohooo so thats day 4 with exercise..........I had heard sometimes u gain from exercising cause your body retains water so Im thinking maybe thats what happened and it will come back off. Deb

12-06-2004, 10:42 PM	#115
quiggley Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clearwater,FL Posts: 12,231 Gallery: quiggley Stats: 570+/218/ now 367/367/165 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/20/02 restart 7/6/07	Well I did not make the Gym because of re-wrapping My legs I am suppose to work out with them wrapped but I must be horrible at it because they always get a little lose when I try LOL I will check back in later Today

12-06-2004, 11:47 PM	#116
Impoverished Writer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west coast USA Posts: 834 Gallery: Impoverished Writer Stats: 339/223/140 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: July 12, 2004	A quick hello from me... Work and holidays still have me swamped! I didn't fee well today so I only did half my workout and didn't show a loss, but after 6 pounds last week I expected that... I'll post again a bit later.

12-07-2004, 04:53 AM	#117
jax93 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,171 Gallery: jax93	hi everyone! Haven't posted for a few days, but I've been checking in. Think I had a stomach bug over the last few days. I hate being sick, especially if I have any nausea. My stomach is still feeling yucky, but otherwise I'm better. I'll try to check in again later today.