*♥*TGIF Check In*♥* August 26th

justmarvi · 08-25-2005, 09:07 PM

Hi beach babes,

I can hardly believe it's Friday already.

I had a good day, hope everyone else did too! Is anyone planning on a one perfect day?

One thing I'm loving is that I can trust myself to run an errand, go to town, etc. and not stop off for an illegal treat!

I get back home safe and sound but....I always carry a string cheese with me just incase......

Hope everyone gets to stop in for a hi,

to the new SBDers, please jump right in and share, there's great support here!

Night all,

Marva

"All I Want For Labor Day/Christmas Challenge"

Only YOU can move you
Only YOU can feel you
Only YOU can live you
Only YOU can change you

AllyKat · 08-25-2005, 11:26 PM

Hi everybody!
I'm still here - boy what a busy week. I haven't lost the two pounds I gained the other day yet :{ but I've been totally op since then, so I know it'll come off sooner or later.
I really wish I had more time to post, do personals, and keep up, but I'm just taxed every day - it's go, go, go from seven am till midnight every day. I'm looking forward to the weekend and maybe a few more hours of sleep.
Till then, hope everybody has a great Friday!!!

MountainGirl · 08-26-2005, 05:34 AM

Morning Marva and AllyKat and Beach Babes to follow!

Happy Friday!!

Well, forget what I said about not being hungry, LOL!

Yesterday, I was STARVING and nothing filled me up! So, I ate, but I ate on program, so I feel good about it. Bottom line, I really have to be guided by my body needs if this is going to be a lifetime way of eating. There will be days when I'll eat less, just because I'm not hungry, and other days where I'll eat more because I'm hungry! As long as I stick to the foods to eat, I think I'll be OK overall.

I am happy with this program (and not counting anything) and hoping to stick with it for life!

Melsh · 08-26-2005, 06:10 AM

Good Morning Marva, Alleykat, Mountaingirl!! and all who follow!

I had a super week and I am hoping for a great weekend. I can't believe the kids will be going back to school soon...Boohooo

I'll miss them even though I can do without the occasional arguments!

Hope you all have a nice day! Be good!!

Melynda

collrob2101 · 08-26-2005, 07:15 AM

Hello!!
I finally feel better to go to the gym later! I am thinking I will just to the eliptical.

jenk78 · 08-26-2005, 08:04 AM

Hey guys, I bet you were all thinking that I was just another one of those flighty girls who posts a couple times, then falls off the wagon? Well, you were partially right!

I did Phase I for a week and didn't lose a thing, was still hungry all the time and fighting cravings. So, I decided to go back on Atkins' Induction....I still follow your stories and am posting on the back to basics challenge thread....just don't want to be the black sheep here doing the strict old-school lc woe. I still plan on moving back to SBD for maintenance, as Phase II-III would be great for me for that!

Keep up the great work and the positive attitudes! Ya'll are good people!!

sugarbutt · 08-26-2005, 08:24 AM

TGIF!

Okay ladies this it it.

I've come to the realization (Finally!) that the way I feel about myself and my body image is completely in my control!!!

I don't like the way I look in a bathing suit? Well guess what, I can do something about it! I can take my lazy butt to the gym on a Friday night instead of sitting in front of the tv w/my DH! We can both go and make a date of it!

I don't like the fact that I no longer fit in my favorite pair of jeans...well guess what? I can stop eating foods that are not on plan!

I am sick of hearing myself moan and groan about how I feel fat, and how I've gained all this weight!

It is in my control! The reason I got to where I am now is because I lost control of myself.

Self, I am getting you back!

I have a set date w/the gym on Mon., Wed., and Friday nights. Saturdays will be my "outdoor excerise" days.

No more excuses!

Some1nu · 08-26-2005, 08:43 AM

Well, I haven't lost any weight but I haven't gained any either so I guess I'm doing okay. I have heard before that when switching from Atkins to SB that you might stay the same or even gain a pound or two initially so I'm okay with that. I have to admit I am enjoying the variety a whole lot more on this WOE and I seem to feel better overall. I'm going to just keep doing what I'm doing and see what happens in the next week. I'm going to Las Vegas for 3 nights.... leaving Sept. 6th and I do not want to get off plan!!!

Hope you all have a great day!

rhundt67 · 08-26-2005, 08:52 AM

Hi there, just as expected, I regained that pound I lost yesterday, but I have a new goal: Wedding on October 15th for my husbands cousin.

That, in itself, is not the motivation, its the SIL from H7LL will probably be there. She was my motivation in the first place back in December when I lost 20+ pounds. She just had #3 like I did and is almost 10 years younger than I am and they spout off all the time about eating healthy and exercising so I was going to be thinner and in better shape then her - AND BOY WAS I!

I was 124 in March and since creeped back up to 131. I will hit the 124 again by October if not more, the 120 new weight goal. I was lifting weights for a while and stopped and will begin again. I will kick some major A$$ at that wedding.

Renee

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:24 AM

Morning all!

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarbutt

TGIF!

Self, I am getting you back!

No more excuses!

Sugar, you can do it!

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhundt67

I have a new goal: Wedding on October 15th for my husbands cousin.

I was lifting weights for a while and stopped and will begin again. I will kick some major A$$ at that wedding

Renee!

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collrob2101

I finally feel better to go to the gym later! I am thinking I will just to the eliptical.

Glad you're feeling better Coll!

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melsh

I had a super week and I am hoping for a great weekend. Melynda

Let's do it Mel!

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Morning Marva and AllyKat and Beach Babes to follow!

I am happy with this program (and not counting anything) and hoping to stick with it for life!

Me too Mtgrl, we can do it!

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Some1nu

I have to admit I am enjoying the variety a whole lot more on this WOE and I seem to feel better overall.

You're doing great! Glad the crossover has been good for you.

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenk78

Hey guys, I bet you were all thinking that I was just another one of those flighty girls who posts a couple times, then falls off the wagon? Well, you were partially right!

I did Phase I for a week and didn't lose a thing, was still hungry all the time and fighting cravings. So, I decided to go back on Atkins' Induction....I still follow your stories and am posting on the back to basics challenge thread....just don't want to be the black sheep here doing the strict old-school lc woe. I still plan on moving back to SBD for maintenance, as Phase II-III would be great for me for that!

Keep up the great work and the positive attitudes! Ya'll are good people!!

Good luck Jen!

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllyKat

Hi everybody!
I'm still here - boy what a busy week. I haven't lost the two pounds I gained the other day yet :{ but I've been totally op since then, so I know it'll come off sooner or later.
I really wish I had more time to post, do personals, and keep up, but I'm just taxed every day - it's go, go, go from seven am till midnight every day. I'm looking forward to the weekend and maybe a few more hours of sleep.
Till then, hope everybody has a great Friday!!!

Have a good one and get some rest Ally!

moonstruck · 08-26-2005, 10:33 AM

Good Morning Beachers! I'm up one pound from yesterday even though I've been totally on plan for almost two months!

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonstruck

Good Morning Beachers! I'm up one pound from yesterday even though I've been totally on plan for almost two months!

What plan are you doing Steph, SBD, Atkins or WW?

moonstruck · 08-26-2005, 11:29 AM

I'm not sure actually. I haven't really lost on either SB or Atkins. I may give South Beach another try. I've been giving it my all and even my husband is puzzled at my gaining.

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonstruck

I'm not sure actually. I haven't really lost on either SB or Atkins. I may give South Beach another try. I've been giving it my all and even my husband is puzzled at my gaining.

I'm sorry that the m/e didn't work for you. You posted you're down a lb with SB this week but you've really only done SBD, what a few days weeks ago, and then a few days this week?

I'd probably decide which one I really enjoyed the food choices the best and program structure and stick with it. None are going to work if you switch between programs.

We're always glad for you to come here and share and I think SBD is great. Good luck!

moonstruck · 08-26-2005, 01:59 PM

I feel that the choices are better on South Beach and I really don't want to do Weight Watchers again when I feel so much better on South Beach. I had so much success before with it and I think I will just read the food plans again and follow the menus in the book.

I am a South Beacher and the food plans make so much sense to me. How many of you eat yogurt every day? I love plain yogurt, but just keep it to one serving (8 ounces) a day. However, maybe I should really limit it?

I am also exercising four days a week, not having any diet soda, drinking lots of water and not eating or drinking anything after 6:30pm.

ljk1982 · 08-26-2005, 03:00 PM

Hello Everyone~

Just checking in after getting home from work. TGIF is right!!! DH is going to a high school football game, so I get the evening to myself to rent some movies, catch up on scrapbooking, and just veg out. I might even get in a Walk Away the Pounds workout!! Checked the scale this morning after a clean day of phase 1 yesterday. Still no loss, so I decided to add back in my Uncle Sam's cereal this morning. I love that stuff!! Not sure what's for dinner. I had a McDonald's grilled chicken salad for lunch, so probably won't be ordering out. Hmmm...what to make

Moonstruck~ It sounds like you're doing great with the no diet soda, working out and drinking lots of water. The not eating too late has really helped me out too just to tell myself no and to not get in the habit of eating when I am sitting in front of the TV that late just out of habit.

Hello also to everyone else. Will check back in later, but must say goodbye to dh.

Lacy

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonstruck

I feel that the choices are better on South Beach and I really don't want to do Weight Watchers again when I feel so much better on South Beach. I had so much success before with it and I think I will just read the food plans again and follow the menus in the book.

I am a South Beacher and the food plans make so much sense to me. How many of you eat yogurt every day? I love plain yogurt, but just keep it to one serving (8 ounces) a day. However, maybe I should really limit it?

I am also exercising four days a week, not having any diet soda, drinking lots of water and not eating or drinking anything after 6:30pm.

You look like a beach babe to me.

I did look back at some of your posts and it looks like other than when you lost the weight on WW, SBD is what you've lost best on since then. That's great, you know points so, if you need portion control, you could use that.

I'm restructuring with yogurt right now - we can have up to 2 cups lf-ff a day. We just have to kind of test our way around to see what works for us in the long haul of things. So if yogurt seems to be a problem, just back off from it even though it's P1. Maybe we need to give your dh the recipe for yogurt made in a thermos, it's awesome! I've made 2 batches of ff this week!

Yah on the exercise, cola and water and especially the night eating but don't cut yourself short on that, set a reasonable time. Everything in reason.

Steph, we'll support you every way we can, why don't try a a few days of P1 if you want to?

so South Beach it is, smile and enjoy! It's for a lifetime.

hostamomma · 08-26-2005, 04:42 PM

Hi all! Made it thru the first week of school, even avoided the Friday doughnuts. Came home with no dinner plan and ate what I fixed the kids

Oh well, not going to let that stop me. I feel better and better, and am not nearly as tired after school as I was last year.

justmarvi · 08-26-2005, 04:45 PM

Hi Lacy, woo hoo to you having some down time, don't I know. My dh is retired.

Good job on tweaking to be happy with program, hope you have a great weekend!

Hi to dmi too.......just jump back on and have a great weekend, glad you're feeling better!

08-25-2005, 09:07 PM	#1
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	♥TGIF Check In♥ August 26th Hi beach babes, I can hardly believe it's Friday already. I had a good day, hope everyone else did too! Is anyone planning on a one perfect day? One thing I'm loving is that I can trust myself to run an errand, go to town, etc. and not stop off for an illegal treat! I get back home safe and sound but....I always carry a string cheese with me just incase...... Hope everyone gets to stop in for a hi, to the new SBDers, please jump right in and share, there's great support here! Night all, Marva "All I Want For Labor Day/Christmas Challenge" Only YOU can move you Only YOU can feel you Only YOU can live you Only YOU can change you

08-26-2005, 08:04 AM	#6
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	Hey guys, I bet you were all thinking that I was just another one of those flighty girls who posts a couple times, then falls off the wagon? Well, you were partially right! I did Phase I for a week and didn't lose a thing, was still hungry all the time and fighting cravings. So, I decided to go back on Atkins' Induction....I still follow your stories and am posting on the back to basics challenge thread....just don't want to be the black sheep here doing the strict old-school lc woe. I still plan on moving back to SBD for maintenance, as Phase II-III would be great for me for that! Keep up the great work and the positive attitudes! Ya'll are good people!! __________________ Let's Kick Some Scale!! Jen

08-26-2005, 08:24 AM	#7
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	TGIF! Okay ladies this it it. I've come to the realization (Finally!) that the way I feel about myself and my body image is completely in my control!!! I don't like the way I look in a bathing suit? Well guess what, I can do something about it! I can take my lazy butt to the gym on a Friday night instead of sitting in front of the tv w/my DH! We can both go and make a date of it! I don't like the fact that I no longer fit in my favorite pair of jeans...well guess what? I can stop eating foods that are not on plan! I am sick of hearing myself moan and groan about how I feel fat, and how I've gained all this weight! It is in my control! The reason I got to where I am now is because I lost control of myself. Self, I am getting you back! I have a set date w/the gym on Mon., Wed., and Friday nights. Saturdays will be my "outdoor excerise" days. No more excuses! __________________ Sugarbutt 30 Pounds by March 10, 2005

08-26-2005, 08:43 AM	#8
Some1nu Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 97 Gallery: Some1nu Stats: 212/185/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 4, 2004	Good Morning Ladies Well, I haven't lost any weight but I haven't gained any either so I guess I'm doing okay. I have heard before that when switching from Atkins to SB that you might stay the same or even gain a pound or two initially so I'm okay with that. I have to admit I am enjoying the variety a whole lot more on this WOE and I seem to feel better overall. I'm going to just keep doing what I'm doing and see what happens in the next week. I'm going to Las Vegas for 3 nights.... leaving Sept. 6th and I do not want to get off plan!!! Hope you all have a great day! __________________ Carla

08-26-2005, 01:59 PM	#23
moonstruck lavender and lace Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,208 Gallery: moonstruck Stats: 198.8/198.8/150 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 11/23/08	I feel that the choices are better on South Beach and I really don't want to do Weight Watchers again when I feel so much better on South Beach. I had so much success before with it and I think I will just read the food plans again and follow the menus in the book. I am a South Beacher and the food plans make so much sense to me. How many of you eat yogurt every day? I love plain yogurt, but just keep it to one serving (8 ounces) a day. However, maybe I should really limit it? I am also exercising four days a week, not having any diet soda, drinking lots of water and not eating or drinking anything after 6:30pm. __________________ Stephanie 39 years-old 5'10" Wife and Mother Smoke-Free Since: January 1, 1999 "I can do today what others won't - so I can have tomorrow what others don't" Last edited by moonstruck : 08-26-2005 at 02:01 PM.

08-25-2005, 11:26 PM	#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)	Hi everybody! I'm still here - boy what a busy week. I haven't lost the two pounds I gained the other day yet :{ but I've been totally op since then, so I know it'll come off sooner or later. I really wish I had more time to post, do personals, and keep up, but I'm just taxed every day - it's go, go, go from seven am till midnight every day. I'm looking forward to the weekend and maybe a few more hours of sleep. Till then, hope everybody has a great Friday!!!

08-26-2005, 05:34 AM	#3
MountainGirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,237 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Morning Marva and AllyKat and Beach Babes to follow! Happy Friday!! Well, forget what I said about not being hungry, LOL! Yesterday, I was STARVING and nothing filled me up! So, I ate, but I ate on program, so I feel good about it. Bottom line, I really have to be guided by my body needs if this is going to be a lifetime way of eating. There will be days when I'll eat less, just because I'm not hungry, and other days where I'll eat more because I'm hungry! As long as I stick to the foods to eat, I think I'll be OK overall. I am happy with this program (and not counting anything) and hoping to stick with it for life! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~ 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!

08-26-2005, 06:10 AM	#4
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 :-)	Good Morning Marva, Alleykat, Mountaingirl!! and all who follow! I had a super week and I am hoping for a great weekend. I can't believe the kids will be going back to school soon...Boohooo I'll miss them even though I can do without the occasional arguments! Hope you all have a nice day! Be good!! Melynda

08-26-2005, 07:15 AM	#5
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!! I finally feel better to go to the gym later! I am thinking I will just to the eliptical.

08-26-2005, 08:52 AM	#9
rhundt67 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: BEER, CHEESE, SAUSAGE CITY Posts: 2,350 Gallery: rhundt67 Stats: 146/141.5(low124)/120 WOE: No Particular Plan Right Now Start Date: 12/5/04	Hi there, just as expected, I regained that pound I lost yesterday, but I have a new goal: Wedding on October 15th for my husbands cousin. That, in itself, is not the motivation, its the SIL from H7LL will probably be there. She was my motivation in the first place back in December when I lost 20+ pounds. She just had #3 like I did and is almost 10 years younger than I am and they spout off all the time about eating healthy and exercising so I was going to be thinner and in better shape then her - AND BOY WAS I! I was 124 in March and since creeped back up to 131. I will hit the 124 again by October if not more, the 120 new weight goal. I was lifting weights for a while and stopped and will begin again. I will kick some major A$$ at that wedding. Renee

08-26-2005, 09:24 AM	#10
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Morning all!

08-26-2005, 10:33 AM	#19
moonstruck lavender and lace Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,208 Gallery: moonstruck Stats: 198.8/198.8/150 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 11/23/08	Good Morning Beachers! I'm up one pound from yesterday even though I've been totally on plan for almost two months!

08-26-2005, 11:29 AM	#21
moonstruck lavender and lace Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,208 Gallery: moonstruck Stats: 198.8/198.8/150 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 11/23/08	I'm not sure actually. I haven't really lost on either SB or Atkins. I may give South Beach another try. I've been giving it my all and even my husband is puzzled at my gaining.

08-26-2005, 03:00 PM	#24
ljk1982 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 185 Gallery: ljk1982 Stats: 154.2/150.4/140 5'5" WOE: South Beach Start Date: 07/13/05, restart 1/1/07	Hello Everyone~ Just checking in after getting home from work. TGIF is right!!! DH is going to a high school football game, so I get the evening to myself to rent some movies, catch up on scrapbooking, and just veg out. I might even get in a Walk Away the Pounds workout!! Checked the scale this morning after a clean day of phase 1 yesterday. Still no loss, so I decided to add back in my Uncle Sam's cereal this morning. I love that stuff!! Not sure what's for dinner. I had a McDonald's grilled chicken salad for lunch, so probably won't be ordering out. Hmmm...what to make Moonstruck~ It sounds like you're doing great with the no diet soda, working out and drinking lots of water. The not eating too late has really helped me out too just to tell myself no and to not get in the habit of eating when I am sitting in front of the TV that late just out of habit. Hello also to everyone else. Will check back in later, but must say goodbye to dh. Lacy

08-26-2005, 04:42 PM	#26
hostamomma Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,684 Gallery: hostamomma Stats: way too much/-30.2/just right! WOE: Switching to WW Start Date: 9/11/07	Hi all! Made it thru the first week of school, even avoided the Friday doughnuts. Came home with no dinner plan and ate what I fixed the kids Oh well, not going to let that stop me. I feel better and better, and am not nearly as tired after school as I was last year.

08-26-2005, 04:45 PM	#27
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Hi Lacy, woo hoo to you having some down time, don't I know. My dh is retired. Good job on tweaking to be happy with program, hope you have a great weekend! Hi to dmi too.......just jump back on and have a great weekend, glad you're feeling better!