*♥*Monday Check In*♥* August 15

justmarvi · 08-14-2005, 10:26 PM

Hi to all you beachers!

Wow, some of us are glad the weekend is over, me being one.

back NemosMommy, we hope you'll join us in the daily check in, good luck with your new plan.

Woohoo, Pompom, Ally, and Karla are back, we've missed you SBDers!

Ally has revamped the challenge and we're going to take it in sections, check it out! Jessica also has us up and moving and walking across America, how awesome is that! Join in with us as we get to goal!

Hope everyone gets a chance just to pop in and say hi!

It's almost lights out here......see you all in the morning!

Love you guys,

Marva

AllyKat · 08-15-2005, 12:07 AM

August 14th was a good day. I'm feeling better about my WOE already, and it's only been a day.

I just hope I can stay on track this time for a while. I did ok a while ago for about four days, got back down to my goal range, and screwed it all up again. It's been so much easier just to use the job/house/whatever as an excuse to just not care than it has been to stick to my guns and put in the effort to stay on track.

I like how it feels to be on plan much better, and I know I deserve to feel good about my choices, so I'm recommitting.

Here's to a happy and healthy August!

Come join the Labor Day challenge if you want - Marva had a great idea to split up the Christmas challenge into more manageable pieces, so I kept the title and changed it from Christmas to Labor Day. After Labor Day, it'll be the "All I want for Halloween" challenge, then the All I want for Thanksgiving, and finally, all I want for Christmas challenge once again!

Have a nice week, I'll be stopping by again...

anadday · 08-15-2005, 05:42 AM

marva---glad you had fun at your bbq... also love your new pic

allykat--- good luck... i am sure you will be able to stay on track!

well i am trying to go back to phase one for a couple of days after my 2 days of "off plan" foods. maybe phae 1 will jump start my weight loss for vegas. ( i leave in less than a week

) i am not going to be eating on plan in vegas.. i could say i am going to try but i might as well be honest with myself

but i figure it is my wedding and i should enjoy every aspect of that week and not feel guilty for my food/drink choices. besides i have to keep the cocktail waitresses in business

i am off to go tan...will check back in and hope everyone has a great day!

Pompom2 · 08-15-2005, 05:53 AM

Hi everyone...

Today is starting a good month for me. I can stay on track. Ally--WE WILL stay on track, right?? We can do this.

Ana and Marva---love the Avi's. You are both gorgeous!!! A girl I work with just won a trip to Vegas for this weekend on Hooters air. She won off a local radio station and leaves this Friday. I love Vegas. Fun city...

ON my way to work now. I will check in later.

sugarbutt · 08-15-2005, 06:35 AM

Hi everyone!

I am back from vacation, and although I had a great time I did gain 2lbs.

However, I'm not too upset I think alot of it may be water weight due to alcohol and heat.

Anyhoo, I am going back on Phase 1 until until I lose 3 lbs and then back to Phase 1.5.

I'm looking forward to going back on plan (starting today!) and can't wait to see some loss again!

Hope everyone has a great Monday!

collrob2101 · 08-15-2005, 07:04 AM

Hello all! Today is the start of Phase 2. I will be slowly adding back fruit and whole grains. How are triscits? for 6 crackers its 4.5 grams of fat and 3 grams fiber.

Reg · 08-15-2005, 07:11 AM

Hi All !!

I'm going to do P1 for a few days because DH and I went to a wedding last night and I over endulged a little.....which is OK.

When I was on Atkins it became an obsession with me.....I became very uptight.....I wouldnt socialize.

This time around, on SBD, I'm going to enjoy life more. Yes, I will stick to the plan 90% of the time, and continue to make good choices, and enjoy an occasional (very occasional) splurge, like at a wedding, Christmas, etc. If I dont do that for myself, I will deny myself, and probably never get to my goal.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend !!

Melsh · 08-15-2005, 07:32 AM

Hi everyone! Just checking in today!

Marva glad your bbq went well and it's now over!

Allykat Pompom You all can do this!! We are here for you!

anadday Have fun in Vegas!
Reg Sugarbutt Good luck... I think I am going to return to Phase 1 too. I cannot seem to break this darn stall!!!
collrob Yay Phase 2! Good luck!!

Have a GREAT Monday!

MountainGirl · 08-15-2005, 07:34 AM

Morning everyone!

As I wrote in my menu post, it seems that I am a "volume eater" compared to y'all! I am always hungry! I am drinking lots of water and decaf stvia-sweetened green tea and eating small snacks when hungry, rather than meals. I'm not sure if it's just my body going through changes from the chemotherapy, or the diabetes, so I'll stick to what I'm doing until I meet with the dietician this week.
I've been on P1 for 2 weeks and lost 4.5 pounds, so I guess that's something, right?

Now I'm working on lower sodium foods and less cheese. I need to shop more for fresh produce to do that, it's so easy to grab a string cheese when hungry or on the run!

Today I hope to make soymilk and some black bean, mushroom burgers.

Have a great day everyone!!

Denise85 · 08-15-2005, 08:16 AM

Hi everyone. I only have time for a quick post. We're leaving in 15 minutes to take the girls to the zoo. It's supposed to be in the upper 70's so it seems like perfect weather. Today I'm going to the gym to talk to a trainer. I want to get back with seeing one twice a week. Ever since the kidney infection I've been slacking with my workouts. I'm going to try to get on the treadmill or elliptical tonight. Have a great day!

justmarvi · 08-15-2005, 09:24 AM

Morning all.......

Today was weigh-in for me, I stayed the same, 159, woohoo. I was pleased considering the hectic week and this weekend and the piece of real cake.

The neat thing is, it didn't awaken my cravings, knock on wood, but I won't tempt my luck! It was a rare treat and that's it.

Ally, Pom, I just can't tell you guys how happy I am that you've joined back in. I've gone off like that and it isn't the same not being in the circle, there's so much support here.

Thanks Dana, wow, leaving and getting married in less than a week, sure you don't want to rethink this,

Just kidding, have fun.

Hi Sugar! I'm so glad you had a great vacation, we missed you. 2 lbs is great, just jump back on, it won't stick.

Morning Reg, you are so on target about not having to obsess with SBD, we may get there a little slower but we enjoy the ride and it's easier to maintain something that's doable.

Morning Coll....triscuits are fine, hope you have a good one!

Morning Melsh, hope you have a good day!

Hi MtGirl, awesome on the 4 lbs lost.

I love reading your posts!

Have fun Denise and I know you are really anxious to get back into exercising. Put a pedometer on and join in with us gals walking the USA.

Hope everyone has a good one!

justmarvi · 08-15-2005, 09:32 AM

Hi again.....

Thinking of Coll's question on the triscuits, we need to get a thread going on snack recipes/appetizers since football season is here and the holidays aren't far away. Who wants to start one?

rhundt67 · 08-15-2005, 09:56 AM

Have just a few minutes, have to help give a tour to over 30 United Way people - I always get nervous.

I'm at 129.5 - could be better but when I'm moody - I don't think as well as I should about what I'm eating. I spent weekend cleaning basement, demolding, bleaching, sraping and scrubbing and water proof painting it. In the meantime, DH, skip the D part, layed around and was just in foul mood - putting me in a mood. Since he returned to work after being off for 3 weeks ----- He must really dislike his job that it's coming out at home in this manner. I know he likes the job itself, but the people he works with and the police department itself are issues with him.

I'm also going over board. Besides doing the outside walls of the basement, I started painting the interior wood walls a bright yellow and deep blue. It's an 80 year old basement, somewhat scary so I'm brightening it up since it may assist with my hatred of laundry

. There is a finished room there too and eventually one of the kids will take it over, so I figured, fix it up now while I can.

Well the tour isn't here yet....but I'm going to go and chat later, Renee

Stacyhdx · 08-15-2005, 10:31 AM

I had such a fabulous day yesterday..im so proud of me LOL.

Breakfast:

1 egg
1 egg white
1/2 roma tomatoe
1 slice provolone cheese
1 glass of water + 1 teaspoon metemucil
1 glass of green tea with splenda

Lunch:

1 can chunk light tuna
1 cup romaine lettuce
1 roma tomatoe
1 tablespoon bleu cheese

Snack:

1/2 c. 'nut-trition' assorted nuts

Dinner:

side salad with romaine, roma, cheese, ceasar dressing
1 chicken (sprinkled with dry ranch, cheese, roma tomatoe, wrapped in 2 slices of bacon
1 cup broccoli

Snack:

1 cup green tea with splenda

Excercise:

55 minutes on the treadmill at 3.6 mph. 450 calories burned

If i were doing WW i'd have spent 27.5 points today. Earned 3 from working out. (26 is my level)

I was down 2 pounds this morning...so by next sunday im hoping to be out of the 200's for good!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hope everyone has a great day..shall return in a while

AllyKat · 08-15-2005, 10:47 AM

No time for personals, but wanted to check in.
I'm down to 125 again, and almost done with my 1st liter of water
w00t!!!
I had a bowl of Zoom cereal (100% wheat) w/some blueberries & milk for breakfast.

rhundt67 · 08-15-2005, 11:45 AM

Congrats Stacy

Melsh · 08-15-2005, 11:49 AM

YAY Stacy!!!!! Way to go!!!

Reg · 08-15-2005, 12:20 PM

Stacy .....

YAY for you !! I had cake yesterday

so I'm back on P1 today.

justmarvi · 08-15-2005, 12:27 PM

Woohoo Stacy!!!
Yah Ally!

jenk78 · 08-15-2005, 12:35 PM

Hi everyone...I am starting Phase 1 today. Just wanted to introduce myself:

My name is Jen, I'm 27, married, mom of 3 kids (7/girl-Tori, almost 5/boy-Christian, and 2 1/2 / boy-Ethan). I started doing Atkins April 16, 2004, at 234 lbs. I have plateaued since this May (partly due to overindulgences too often

) I'm ready to recommit to a WOE, and more interested in a long-term deal that I and my family can live with. I think the SBD can do that for me.

I am a stay-at-home-mom / nursing student. I am taking my CNA class this semester, so that I'll be able to work part time at a hospital while doing the rest of my schooling.

Denise, we went to the zoo yesterday - Brookfield? I noticed you're in IL, but I guess that could be anywhere, huh? lol Hope you had a great day with the kids!

My menu for the day looks like this (I welcome any hints/tips/concerns!)

B: coffee w/1% milk and davinci's, 2 spinach quiche cups
S: EAS shake (100cals, 3g fat, 1g carbs, 15g protein)
L: 1 chicken breast over salad greens, 4 cuke slices, 3 gr pepper slices, 2 Tbsp (measured) light balsamic vinaigrette dressing, 1 sf jello cup
S: sf/ff yogurt (Blue Bunny lite 85)
D: turkey breast in stewed tomatoes (homemade), green beans, veggies in low-fat ranch dip (mix made with ff sour cream and a little mayo)
-gonna try the chocolate ricotta creme stuff for dessert-

Working on a total of 80+ozs water...

thanks for bein' here! Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Stacyhdx · 08-15-2005, 01:07 PM

Thanks girls!!

Welcome Jen! Man, you've certainly kicked ass and taken names with your weight loss!! Unreal! Great job!! Did you read the southbeach book? I found it really interesting when i started a month or so ago

Glad to have ya

jenk78 · 08-15-2005, 01:13 PM

Thanks, Stacy. I did read the book and I borrowed the cookbook and am in the process of flipping through for recipes that look good.

The book was interesting and I agree with a lot of What Dr. A. has to say. But I have to tell you that the main reason I wanted to switch is simply for the more balanced and varied food choices. The health and heart benefits are an added bonus....I know, sounds a little backwards, but from an otherwise healthy and active young person - I just wanted some fruit and grains! lol

Melsh · 08-15-2005, 02:49 PM

Jen!! I basically switched back over to SB for the same reason. It bothered me eating such high fat. It's great to have you aboard!

Melynda

Reg · 08-15-2005, 03:12 PM

Jen !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenk78

I just wanted some fruit and grains! lol

Exactly the same reason I've kicked Atkins to the curb and started Beachin'

Reg · 08-15-2005, 03:23 PM

JEN !! I checked out your gallery pictures !! Amazing transformation !! Keep it going girl !!

Reg · 08-15-2005, 04:28 PM

Colleen.....luv your new hair color !!

justmarvi · 08-15-2005, 06:26 PM

to check in Jen, we're so glad you're joining us on SBD! I think you're going to love it! The support is awesome! We're doing a book review right now......SBD - Dodging the slippery slope, it's helping me understand it more even though I keep rereading it! Please join in!

08-14-2005, 10:26 PM	#1
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	♥Monday Check In♥ August 15 Hi to all you beachers! Wow, some of us are glad the weekend is over, me being one. back NemosMommy, we hope you'll join us in the daily check in, good luck with your new plan. Woohoo, Pompom, Ally, and Karla are back, we've missed you SBDers! Ally has revamped the challenge and we're going to take it in sections, check it out! Jessica also has us up and moving and walking across America, how awesome is that! Join in with us as we get to goal! Hope everyone gets a chance just to pop in and say hi! It's almost lights out here......see you all in the morning! Love you guys, Marva

08-15-2005, 05:42 AM	#3
anadday Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 904 Gallery: anadday Stats: working toward 135.... WOE: lots of chocolate to make choc breastmilk! Start Date: May 23 05/Sept 5 05/Feb 13 06/Jan 14 07	marva---glad you had fun at your bbq... also love your new pic allykat--- good luck... i am sure you will be able to stay on track! well i am trying to go back to phase one for a couple of days after my 2 days of "off plan" foods. maybe phae 1 will jump start my weight loss for vegas. ( i leave in less than a week ) i am not going to be eating on plan in vegas.. i could say i am going to try but i might as well be honest with myself but i figure it is my wedding and i should enjoy every aspect of that week and not feel guilty for my food/drink choices. besides i have to keep the cocktail waitresses in business i am off to go tan...will check back in and hope everyone has a great day! __________________ *DANA* DON'T TELL ME MY BUSINESS DEVIL WOMAN! Kylie Marie due Feb 14th .......born 1-31-08

08-15-2005, 07:11 AM	#7
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,633 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/184.6/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	Hi All !! I'm going to do P1 for a few days because DH and I went to a wedding last night and I over endulged a little.....which is OK. When I was on Atkins it became an obsession with me.....I became very uptight.....I wouldnt socialize. This time around, on SBD, I'm going to enjoy life more. Yes, I will stick to the plan 90% of the time, and continue to make good choices, and enjoy an occasional (very occasional) splurge, like at a wedding, Christmas, etc. If I dont do that for myself, I will deny myself, and probably never get to my goal. Hope everyone had a nice weekend !! __________________ Thanksgiving Goal: 184 New Years Day Goal :179 44th Birthday Goal (Feb 4) :172 62.4 pounds gone forever !! My Blog: POINT Chick's Blogspot Blog

08-15-2005, 07:34 AM	#9
MountainGirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,238 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Morning everyone! As I wrote in my menu post, it seems that I am a "volume eater" compared to y'all! I am always hungry! I am drinking lots of water and decaf stvia-sweetened green tea and eating small snacks when hungry, rather than meals. I'm not sure if it's just my body going through changes from the chemotherapy, or the diabetes, so I'll stick to what I'm doing until I meet with the dietician this week. I've been on P1 for 2 weeks and lost 4.5 pounds, so I guess that's something, right? Now I'm working on lower sodium foods and less cheese. I need to shop more for fresh produce to do that, it's so easy to grab a string cheese when hungry or on the run! Today I hope to make soymilk and some black bean, mushroom burgers. Have a great day everyone!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~ 51 years young! Finished chemotherapy for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia! Now in REMISSION!! Praise G-d! Diabetic, hypothyroid and fully in chemo-induced menopause - working on losing weight and keeping blood sugars stable using LC whole foods NO FRANKENFOODS!

08-15-2005, 09:24 AM	#11
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Morning all....... Today was weigh-in for me, I stayed the same, 159, woohoo. I was pleased considering the hectic week and this weekend and the piece of real cake. The neat thing is, it didn't awaken my cravings, knock on wood, but I won't tempt my luck! It was a rare treat and that's it. Ally, Pom, I just can't tell you guys how happy I am that you've joined back in. I've gone off like that and it isn't the same not being in the circle, there's so much support here. Thanks Dana, wow, leaving and getting married in less than a week, sure you don't want to rethink this, Just kidding, have fun. Hi Sugar! I'm so glad you had a great vacation, we missed you. 2 lbs is great, just jump back on, it won't stick. Morning Reg, you are so on target about not having to obsess with SBD, we may get there a little slower but we enjoy the ride and it's easier to maintain something that's doable. Morning Coll....triscuits are fine, hope you have a good one! Morning Melsh, hope you have a good day! Hi MtGirl, awesome on the 4 lbs lost. I love reading your posts! Have fun Denise and I know you are really anxious to get back into exercising. Put a pedometer on and join in with us gals walking the USA. Hope everyone has a good one! Last edited by justmarvi : 08-15-2005 at 09:28 AM.

08-15-2005, 12:07 AM	#2
AllyKat Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 271 Gallery: AllyKat Stats: clueless/trying/healthy WOE: South Beach Start Date: 20 March 04 (Atkins) 11 Feb 05(SB)	August 14th was a good day. I'm feeling better about my WOE already, and it's only been a day. I just hope I can stay on track this time for a while. I did ok a while ago for about four days, got back down to my goal range, and screwed it all up again. It's been so much easier just to use the job/house/whatever as an excuse to just not care than it has been to stick to my guns and put in the effort to stay on track. I like how it feels to be on plan much better, and I know I deserve to feel good about my choices, so I'm recommitting. Here's to a happy and healthy August! Come join the Labor Day challenge if you want - Marva had a great idea to split up the Christmas challenge into more manageable pieces, so I kept the title and changed it from Christmas to Labor Day. After Labor Day, it'll be the "All I want for Halloween" challenge, then the All I want for Thanksgiving, and finally, all I want for Christmas challenge once again! Have a nice week, I'll be stopping by again...

08-15-2005, 05:53 AM	#4
Pompom2 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,313 Gallery: Pompom2 WOE: Lower Carb	Hi everyone... Today is starting a good month for me. I can stay on track. Ally--WE WILL stay on track, right?? We can do this. Ana and Marva---love the Avi's. You are both gorgeous!!! A girl I work with just won a trip to Vegas for this weekend on Hooters air. She won off a local radio station and leaves this Friday. I love Vegas. Fun city... ON my way to work now. I will check in later.

08-15-2005, 06:35 AM	#5
sugarbutt Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 64 Gallery: sugarbutt Stats: 193/190.4/135 5'7" WOE: South Beach Start Date: 7/11/2005 restart 11/19/2005	Hi everyone! I am back from vacation, and although I had a great time I did gain 2lbs. However, I'm not too upset I think alot of it may be water weight due to alcohol and heat. Anyhoo, I am going back on Phase 1 until until I lose 3 lbs and then back to Phase 1.5. I'm looking forward to going back on plan (starting today!) and can't wait to see some loss again! Hope everyone has a great Monday!

08-15-2005, 07:04 AM	#6
collrob2101 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 7,883 Gallery: collrob2101 Stats: 142/136.5/125 Height 5'5 small frame WOE: back to low carb Start Date: 06/2/2007	Hello all! Today is the start of Phase 2. I will be slowly adding back fruit and whole grains. How are triscits? for 6 crackers its 4.5 grams of fat and 3 grams fiber.

08-15-2005, 07:32 AM	#8
Melsh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 295 Gallery: Melsh Stats: 245/206/130 WOE: Low Carb/Kimkins Start Date: Oct 04-restart Aug 06...Back On Track June 07 :-)	Hi everyone! Just checking in today! Marva glad your bbq went well and it's now over! Allykat Pompom You all can do this!! We are here for you! anadday Have fun in Vegas! Reg Sugarbutt Good luck... I think I am going to return to Phase 1 too. I cannot seem to break this darn stall!!! collrob Yay Phase 2! Good luck!! Have a GREAT Monday!

08-15-2005, 08:16 AM	#10
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,921 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/148/140-5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	Hi everyone. I only have time for a quick post. We're leaving in 15 minutes to take the girls to the zoo. It's supposed to be in the upper 70's so it seems like perfect weather. Today I'm going to the gym to talk to a trainer. I want to get back with seeing one twice a week. Ever since the kidney infection I've been slacking with my workouts. I'm going to try to get on the treadmill or elliptical tonight. Have a great day!

08-15-2005, 09:32 AM	#12
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Hi again..... Thinking of Coll's question on the triscuits, we need to get a thread going on snack recipes/appetizers since football season is here and the holidays aren't far away. Who wants to start one?

08-15-2005, 09:56 AM	#13
rhundt67 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: BEER, CHEESE, SAUSAGE CITY Posts: 2,352 Gallery: rhundt67 Stats: 146/141.5(low124)/120 WOE: No Particular Plan Right Now Start Date: 12/5/04	Hi Have just a few minutes, have to help give a tour to over 30 United Way people - I always get nervous. I'm at 129.5 - could be better but when I'm moody - I don't think as well as I should about what I'm eating. I spent weekend cleaning basement, demolding, bleaching, sraping and scrubbing and water proof painting it. In the meantime, DH, skip the D part, layed around and was just in foul mood - putting me in a mood. Since he returned to work after being off for 3 weeks ----- He must really dislike his job that it's coming out at home in this manner. I know he likes the job itself, but the people he works with and the police department itself are issues with him. I'm also going over board. Besides doing the outside walls of the basement, I started painting the interior wood walls a bright yellow and deep blue. It's an 80 year old basement, somewhat scary so I'm brightening it up since it may assist with my hatred of laundry . There is a finished room there too and eventually one of the kids will take it over, so I figured, fix it up now while I can. Well the tour isn't here yet....but I'm going to go and chat later, Renee

08-15-2005, 10:31 AM	#14
Stacyhdx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 278 Gallery: Stacyhdx Stats: 232.4/203.6/160 WOE: Started at WW, went to Atkins, Landed at the Beach Start Date: 8/7/05 ~ ReStart	I had such a fabulous day yesterday..im so proud of me LOL. Breakfast: 1 egg 1 egg white 1/2 roma tomatoe 1 slice provolone cheese 1 glass of water + 1 teaspoon metemucil 1 glass of green tea with splenda Lunch: 1 can chunk light tuna 1 cup romaine lettuce 1 roma tomatoe 1 tablespoon bleu cheese Snack: 1/2 c. 'nut-trition' assorted nuts Dinner: side salad with romaine, roma, cheese, ceasar dressing 1 chicken (sprinkled with dry ranch, cheese, roma tomatoe, wrapped in 2 slices of bacon 1 cup broccoli Snack: 1 cup green tea with splenda Excercise: 55 minutes on the treadmill at 3.6 mph. 450 calories burned If i were doing WW i'd have spent 27.5 points today. Earned 3 from working out. (26 is my level) I was down 2 pounds this morning...so by next sunday im hoping to be out of the 200's for good!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hope everyone has a great day..shall return in a while __________________ Stacy ONE PERFECT DAY! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Goals: 190 by my Breast Reduction on 12/27/05 185 by 1/18/06 Reach Goal of 167 by 3/4/06

08-15-2005, 10:47 AM	#15
AllyKat Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 271 Gallery: AllyKat Stats: clueless/trying/healthy WOE: South Beach Start Date: 20 March 04 (Atkins) 11 Feb 05(SB)	No time for personals, but wanted to check in. I'm down to 125 again, and almost done with my 1st liter of water w00t!!! I had a bowl of Zoom cereal (100% wheat) w/some blueberries & milk for breakfast.

08-15-2005, 11:45 AM	#16
rhundt67 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: BEER, CHEESE, SAUSAGE CITY Posts: 2,352 Gallery: rhundt67 Stats: 146/141.5(low124)/120 WOE: No Particular Plan Right Now Start Date: 12/5/04	Congrats Stacy

08-15-2005, 11:49 AM	#17
Melsh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 295 Gallery: Melsh Stats: 245/206/130 WOE: Low Carb/Kimkins Start Date: Oct 04-restart Aug 06...Back On Track June 07 :-)	YAY Stacy!!!!! Way to go!!!

08-15-2005, 12:20 PM	#18
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,633 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/184.6/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	Stacy ..... YAY for you !! I had cake yesterday so I'm back on P1 today.

08-15-2005, 12:27 PM	#19
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Woohoo Stacy!!! Yah Ally!

08-15-2005, 12:35 PM	#20
jenk78 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: IL Posts: 2,068 Gallery: jenk78 Stats: 234/188/134 - 5'5.5" WOE: Back to Atkins Start Date: April 16, 2004	Hi everyone...I am starting Phase 1 today. Just wanted to introduce myself: My name is Jen, I'm 27, married, mom of 3 kids (7/girl-Tori, almost 5/boy-Christian, and 2 1/2 / boy-Ethan). I started doing Atkins April 16, 2004, at 234 lbs. I have plateaued since this May (partly due to overindulgences too often ) I'm ready to recommit to a WOE, and more interested in a long-term deal that I and my family can live with. I think the SBD can do that for me. I am a stay-at-home-mom / nursing student. I am taking my CNA class this semester, so that I'll be able to work part time at a hospital while doing the rest of my schooling. Denise, we went to the zoo yesterday - Brookfield? I noticed you're in IL, but I guess that could be anywhere, huh? lol Hope you had a great day with the kids! My menu for the day looks like this (I welcome any hints/tips/concerns!) B: coffee w/1% milk and davinci's, 2 spinach quiche cups S: EAS shake (100cals, 3g fat, 1g carbs, 15g protein) L: 1 chicken breast over salad greens, 4 cuke slices, 3 gr pepper slices, 2 Tbsp (measured) light balsamic vinaigrette dressing, 1 sf jello cup S: sf/ff yogurt (Blue Bunny lite 85) D: turkey breast in stewed tomatoes (homemade), green beans, veggies in low-fat ranch dip (mix made with ff sour cream and a little mayo) -gonna try the chocolate ricotta creme stuff for dessert- Working on a total of 80+ozs water... thanks for bein' here! Looking forward to getting to know all of you! __________________ Let's Kick Some Scale!! Jen Last edited by jenk78 : 08-15-2005 at 12:36 PM.

08-15-2005, 01:07 PM	#21
Stacyhdx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 278 Gallery: Stacyhdx Stats: 232.4/203.6/160 WOE: Started at WW, went to Atkins, Landed at the Beach Start Date: 8/7/05 ~ ReStart	Thanks girls!! Welcome Jen! Man, you've certainly kicked ass and taken names with your weight loss!! Unreal! Great job!! Did you read the southbeach book? I found it really interesting when i started a month or so ago Glad to have ya

08-15-2005, 01:13 PM	#22
jenk78 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: IL Posts: 2,068 Gallery: jenk78 Stats: 234/188/134 - 5'5.5" WOE: Back to Atkins Start Date: April 16, 2004	Thanks, Stacy. I did read the book and I borrowed the cookbook and am in the process of flipping through for recipes that look good. The book was interesting and I agree with a lot of What Dr. A. has to say. But I have to tell you that the main reason I wanted to switch is simply for the more balanced and varied food choices. The health and heart benefits are an added bonus....I know, sounds a little backwards, but from an otherwise healthy and active young person - I just wanted some fruit and grains! lol

08-15-2005, 02:49 PM	#23
Melsh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 295 Gallery: Melsh Stats: 245/206/130 WOE: Low Carb/Kimkins Start Date: Oct 04-restart Aug 06...Back On Track June 07 :-)	Jen!! I basically switched back over to SB for the same reason. It bothered me eating such high fat. It's great to have you aboard! Melynda

08-15-2005, 03:23 PM	#25
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,633 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/184.6/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	JEN !! I checked out your gallery pictures !! Amazing transformation !! Keep it going girl !!

08-15-2005, 04:28 PM	#26
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,633 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/184.6/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	Colleen.....luv your new hair color !!

08-15-2005, 06:26 PM	#27
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	to check in Jen, we're so glad you're joining us on SBD! I think you're going to love it! The support is awesome! We're doing a book review right now......SBD - Dodging the slippery slope, it's helping me understand it more even though I keep rereading it! Please join in!