*♥*Tuesdayy Check In*♥* October 25th

Reg · 10-25-2005, 05:28 AM

Hi gals !!

Well, it's 2 months to my 1st goal date and I continue to cheat.....and I've gained back more than half of my SBD loss. Yesterday it was icecream and cheese doodles.

I suck.

Could someone take over starting the thread until I feel more motivated to be here?

Thanks.

Have a great day all !!

Reg

Reg · 10-25-2005, 05:33 AM

Kawgirl and Rapture...

redqueen · 10-25-2005, 06:24 AM

Reg!

I'm sure someone can take the check-in thread, but please don't leave! We need you here, and I think you need to be here too! How can we help? When you don't feel like being here is exactly when you should be!

You have been successful, so you know SB works for you. What else is going on? Are you bored with your food choices, or too stressed to prepare & cook the right foods? Maybe just not losing for a period of time has gotten you down. Is it time to try another plan? Might jump-start your losing again. And, you can always come back to the Beach!

When you figure out whatever it is, please let us know! We'll all learn from your experience, and we might be able to help "boost you into the saddle" again...Afterall, we'll need you to help some of us, I'm sure!

I am sending all kinds of positive energy your way, my friend! Hang in there!

PIR8LUVR · 10-25-2005, 06:39 AM

I will not eat the banana pudding that is next door. I will not eat the banana pudding. I will not eat the banana pudding.

advocatemom · 10-25-2005, 07:33 AM

Reg - I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble. I tend to have cycles of great enthusiasm and great depression at my weight loss journey. For me, I know that eating all that bad stuff and not exercising makes me feel miserable (both physically and emotionally) but sometimes it's hard not to stop eating the junk that makes us feel bad. I'm sending you positive thoughts and hope that you can get past this stage and move back into healthy eating. Think about this as just a brief delay and not a full-blown derailment. Good luck!!
Jacque

justmarvi · 10-25-2005, 08:42 AM

Morning ladies......

Sure Reg, I'll pick the start up back again or we'll do some switcheroos. I know what it's like to feel overwhelmed but we don't want you to go. Please don't leave and please keep checking in, being away won't make things better. I'm sending good thoughts your way,

Morning Chris, pir8luvr, hi don't eat the pudding next door, please,

and hi to one of our new beachers, Jacque!

It's treadmill time for me then my girls are coming over to help me with more fall-spring cleaning,

Hi to all who follow!

Marva

rhundt67 · 10-25-2005, 08:53 AM

REG - From Dec. 04 - mid March 05 I lost 21 pounds. Went on a cruise and only gained 2 pounds, but since managed to regain 8 total. I keep losing and regaining the same weight. Lately, I'm always between 129.5 and 133.5 - up and down and up and down. I know exactly what you are feeling. BUT I also know that it's my own issue and fault for not sticking to the plan as much as I should or could. Hang in there.

Speaking of weight - right in that wonderful range: 132

Stress is decreasing a bit and trying to get back on my way to my goal of 120.

Renee

vessel of prayer · 10-25-2005, 10:11 AM

Good morning
Checking in. Day 2 of SB.

Oh, does anyone know how long you can do induction on this woe? Just the two weeks, or can you proceed longer?
Thanks.
Sheila. Waving hi to all. It will take me a while to get to know you.

justmarvi · 10-25-2005, 10:25 AM

Good morning Sheila!

How about I just post a daily dish on the moving on to phase 2? Dr. Agatston explains it better than me. Hope this helps.......

Phase 1 Time Limit

(Published 1/28/05) It can be tempting to stay in Phase 1 until you've reached your goal weight. Not only can you shed pounds quickly during the early part of this Phase, but it can also be scary to start opening yourself up to more food choices. However, Dr. Agatston has several good reasons for moving on to Phase 2.

Extending Phase 1 means you'll be missing out on a variety of whole-grain foods and fresh fruits that offer important nutritional benefits. In addition, Phase 1 wasn't designed to be a long-term eating plan. The meal options are limited and constrictive, so dieters are in danger of improvising to eliminate boredom. After a while, you may find old habits creeping back in, and before long, you're cheating more than eating healthy.

The three-phase approach of The South Beach Diet™ is central to its success. We strongly encourage you to follow the diet as recommended. Look at this journey as a lifestyle change. It's important to take things one step at a time — don't get caught up in the idea that this is a race to reach a particular goal. Remember, gradual weight loss will be more sustainable over the long term.

jillieb · 10-25-2005, 11:01 AM

Good morning...sorry Reg to hear of your troubles...cheating is a hard subject and I've done it to...then feel so bad...hopefully your cheat desires will go away soon!

I was down .5 this morning...so that was nice to see a little budge in the scale...I haven't been this low in the 170's for a while, and it's not really low, but its a a start.

Well have a great day all!
Jillien

vessel of prayer · 10-25-2005, 11:07 AM

Thank you. I will be happy to start phase 2 as soon as possible. I miss fruits, etc. I had a cup of ff milk last night and it was soooooooooooo good!!

I like this so far.

Sheila

Reg · 10-25-2005, 11:27 AM

Hi gals....thanks for all the support.....your love has me in tears.

Of course I would never leave this group......it's just hard to be the cheerleader when I'm so down on myself.....ya know?

I have some house work to do, but I'll be back soon !!

Jennifer · 10-25-2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reg

Yesterday it was icecream and cheese doodles.Reg

How did you know what I had for breakfast this morning?

I'm glad you're not leaving. You've always been so nice, encouraging & helpful. Let us help you now. You can do it!

OK y'all, I'm starting tomorrow (again!) and I will not cheat. My brother is getting married 10/28/06 & I want to be able to wear a cute dress and look good in the pics. If I so much as mention the words ice cream, chips, pizza or bread, feel free to kick my butt!

vessel of prayer · 10-25-2005, 01:24 PM

Hi Yall
I know how some of you feel. I started LC on the 10th of Sept. I awoke yesterday to the fact that I was not losing. Maybe I didnt eat enough carbs. I am not sure why , but I do know that I was so frustrated and in tears. I did not cheat at all since the start of my diet. I exercised faithfully and drank all my water. So no weight loss got to me. I wanted to cheat so badly yesterday, and I said , No, I can do this. There must be a better way. I hope and pray I found it in SB. Everyone .... If I can do this, we can all do this. DONT GIVE UP. If first you dont suceed, try , try again.
Sheila (yall can keep these words to throw back at me sometime in the future if needed!)

PIR8LUVR · 10-25-2005, 04:23 PM

I did not eat the banana pudding

!

RockyMountainHigh · 10-25-2005, 04:47 PM

Reg - You can get back on track. BELIEVE me, I've been there. The first time I started South Beach I was about 40 pounds lighter than I am now, hit a bad patch and cheated like crazy, felt like crap and gave up. The second time I started, I was up 27 pounds from the first time. I hit another bad patch and now I have 13 more pounds to lose. Dangit. Now if I had just stuck to it, I'd be 40 pounds closer to my goal right now and probably TO my goal by now! I know how rough it can be, just hang in there. I know alot of my issues were actually emotional. I could recommend a couple books if you're interested? The way I have to see it now is that this is not a diet...it's just the way I eat...and for the rest of my life. If I have a craving for something, I go to the recipes section on LCF and find a recipe to make that's close enough and alter to be SB friendly. I hope that helps. Be strong. I know you can do it!

Jennifer - You can do this! If you have a pic of you in a "cute" dress and smaller, maybe you could hang it on your bathroom mirror as motivation? That's what I would do if I had something I was losing for. I know I always hate looking back on pics when I'm heavy like this...it's such a downer. You can do it! We're here for you!

PIR8LUVR - WTG on avoiding the pudding!! I know how hard that can be! You rock!

Sheila - You're a better woman than I. I had a month of following a diet and didn't lose one single pound and nothing got looser (and that was at the BEGINNING). I was following the stupid thing to a T and not losing anything and I gave up! LOL I hope to have your willpower if/when I hit a plateau!

Hi Marva, redqueen, Jill, Renee, Jacue, Emily, Emily's Mom!

I will get to weigh myself in one week! I didn't want to weigh until my two-week induction was up. I'm ready and raring to go! Yeehaw! I didn't eat much today. I think I'm getting bored with the food choices. But I'll keep going and then DH and I are going food shopping on Saturday to prepare for Phase 2!!

Reg · 10-25-2005, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyMountainHigh

Reg - I could recommend a couple books if you're interested?

Yes, I'm interested. Thanks !!

moonstruck · 10-25-2005, 07:24 PM

Hallelujah, it's good to be here!

I was going to have just yogurt Thursday and Friday and I never get halfway through one day. Today, I feel like this....

. No more cheating for me! I had chocolate chips today and tomorrow is a new day for me. It's clean Phase 1 for me for at least two weeks. I did this WOE last year and know it works - I just need to keep the faith and treat myself with love. Someone in Medford, OR (south of us) won the Powerball last week - $345 MILLION!

Love you all...

10-25-2005, 05:28 AM	#1
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,595 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/188/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	♥Tuesdayy Check In♥ October 25th Hi gals !! Well, it's 2 months to my 1st goal date and I continue to cheat.....and I've gained back more than half of my SBD loss. Yesterday it was icecream and cheese doodles. I suck. Could someone take over starting the thread until I feel more motivated to be here? Thanks. Have a great day all !! Reg

10-25-2005, 06:24 AM	#3
redqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 761 Gallery: redqueen Stats: 260/243/170 WOE: Stella Style Start Date: 12/28/06	Reg! I'm sure someone can take the check-in thread, but please don't leave! We need you here, and I think you need to be here too! How can we help? When you don't feel like being here is exactly when you should be! You have been successful, so you know SB works for you. What else is going on? Are you bored with your food choices, or too stressed to prepare & cook the right foods? Maybe just not losing for a period of time has gotten you down. Is it time to try another plan? Might jump-start your losing again. And, you can always come back to the Beach! When you figure out whatever it is, please let us know! We'll all learn from your experience, and we might be able to help "boost you into the saddle" again...Afterall, we'll need you to help some of us, I'm sure! I am sending all kinds of positive energy your way, my friend! Hang in there! __________________ Chris You've only one life to live...LIVE it Low Carb!

10-25-2005, 07:33 AM	#5
advocatemom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: KS Posts: 129 Gallery: advocatemom Stats: Soon to be less! WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1st time 2003; Restart 1/4/08	Reg - I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble. I tend to have cycles of great enthusiasm and great depression at my weight loss journey. For me, I know that eating all that bad stuff and not exercising makes me feel miserable (both physically and emotionally) but sometimes it's hard not to stop eating the junk that makes us feel bad. I'm sending you positive thoughts and hope that you can get past this stage and move back into healthy eating. Think about this as just a brief delay and not a full-blown derailment. Good luck!! Jacque __________________ advocatemom 36 years - mom to 2 220/203/180 - 1st goal weight

10-25-2005, 01:24 PM	#14
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,649 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/155/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: lower fat, no more than 3 starches daily Start Date: 09/10/2005	Hi Yall I know how some of you feel. I started LC on the 10th of Sept. I awoke yesterday to the fact that I was not losing. Maybe I didnt eat enough carbs. I am not sure why , but I do know that I was so frustrated and in tears. I did not cheat at all since the start of my diet. I exercised faithfully and drank all my water. So no weight loss got to me. I wanted to cheat so badly yesterday, and I said , No, I can do this. There must be a better way. I hope and pray I found it in SB. Everyone .... If I can do this, we can all do this. DONT GIVE UP. If first you dont suceed, try , try again. Sheila (yall can keep these words to throw back at me sometime in the future if needed!) __________________ Sheila ~Where there is Breath, there is Hope~ started Rosedale 155, 9/29/08 148.6 10/07 147.8 10/21 146.8 10/28 145.6

10-25-2005, 04:47 PM	#16
RockyMountainHigh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Western Slope, CO Posts: 248 Gallery: RockyMountainHigh WOE: LapBand & common sense Start Date: November 15, 2007	Reg - You can get back on track. BELIEVE me, I've been there. The first time I started South Beach I was about 40 pounds lighter than I am now, hit a bad patch and cheated like crazy, felt like crap and gave up. The second time I started, I was up 27 pounds from the first time. I hit another bad patch and now I have 13 more pounds to lose. Dangit. Now if I had just stuck to it, I'd be 40 pounds closer to my goal right now and probably TO my goal by now! I know how rough it can be, just hang in there. I know alot of my issues were actually emotional. I could recommend a couple books if you're interested? The way I have to see it now is that this is not a diet...it's just the way I eat...and for the rest of my life. If I have a craving for something, I go to the recipes section on LCF and find a recipe to make that's close enough and alter to be SB friendly. I hope that helps. Be strong. I know you can do it! Jennifer - You can do this! If you have a pic of you in a "cute" dress and smaller, maybe you could hang it on your bathroom mirror as motivation? That's what I would do if I had something I was losing for. I know I always hate looking back on pics when I'm heavy like this...it's such a downer. You can do it! We're here for you! PIR8LUVR - WTG on avoiding the pudding!! I know how hard that can be! You rock! Sheila - You're a better woman than I. I had a month of following a diet and didn't lose one single pound and nothing got looser (and that was at the BEGINNING). I was following the stupid thing to a T and not losing anything and I gave up! LOL I hope to have your willpower if/when I hit a plateau! Hi Marva, redqueen, Jill, Renee, Jacue, Emily, Emily's Mom! I will get to weigh myself in one week! I didn't want to weigh until my two-week induction was up. I'm ready and raring to go! Yeehaw! I didn't eat much today. I think I'm getting bored with the food choices. But I'll keep going and then DH and I are going food shopping on Saturday to prepare for Phase 2!! __________________ STEPHANIE

10-25-2005, 05:33 AM	#2
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,595 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/188/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	Kawgirl and Rapture...

10-25-2005, 06:39 AM	#4
PIR8LUVR Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 617 Gallery: PIR8LUVR Stats: Restart 11/03/08 254.4/246.6/199 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 9/6/05	I will not eat the banana pudding that is next door. I will not eat the banana pudding. I will not eat the banana pudding.

10-25-2005, 08:42 AM	#6
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Morning ladies...... Sure Reg, I'll pick the start up back again or we'll do some switcheroos. I know what it's like to feel overwhelmed but we don't want you to go. Please don't leave and please keep checking in, being away won't make things better. I'm sending good thoughts your way, Morning Chris, pir8luvr, hi don't eat the pudding next door, please, and hi to one of our new beachers, Jacque! It's treadmill time for me then my girls are coming over to help me with more fall-spring cleaning, Hi to all who follow! Marva

10-25-2005, 08:53 AM	#7
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	REG - From Dec. 04 - mid March 05 I lost 21 pounds. Went on a cruise and only gained 2 pounds, but since managed to regain 8 total. I keep losing and regaining the same weight. Lately, I'm always between 129.5 and 133.5 - up and down and up and down. I know exactly what you are feeling. BUT I also know that it's my own issue and fault for not sticking to the plan as much as I should or could. Hang in there. Speaking of weight - right in that wonderful range: 132 Stress is decreasing a bit and trying to get back on my way to my goal of 120. Renee

10-25-2005, 10:11 AM	#8
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,649 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/155/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: lower fat, no more than 3 starches daily Start Date: 09/10/2005	Good morning Checking in. Day 2 of SB. Oh, does anyone know how long you can do induction on this woe? Just the two weeks, or can you proceed longer? Thanks. Sheila. Waving hi to all. It will take me a while to get to know you.

10-25-2005, 10:25 AM	#9
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Good morning Sheila! How about I just post a daily dish on the moving on to phase 2? Dr. Agatston explains it better than me. Hope this helps....... Phase 1 Time Limit (Published 1/28/05) It can be tempting to stay in Phase 1 until you've reached your goal weight. Not only can you shed pounds quickly during the early part of this Phase, but it can also be scary to start opening yourself up to more food choices. However, Dr. Agatston has several good reasons for moving on to Phase 2. Extending Phase 1 means you'll be missing out on a variety of whole-grain foods and fresh fruits that offer important nutritional benefits. In addition, Phase 1 wasn't designed to be a long-term eating plan. The meal options are limited and constrictive, so dieters are in danger of improvising to eliminate boredom. After a while, you may find old habits creeping back in, and before long, you're cheating more than eating healthy. The three-phase approach of The South Beach Diet™ is central to its success. We strongly encourage you to follow the diet as recommended. Look at this journey as a lifestyle change. It's important to take things one step at a time — don't get caught up in the idea that this is a race to reach a particular goal. Remember, gradual weight loss will be more sustainable over the long term.

10-25-2005, 11:01 AM	#10
jillieb Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics Posts: 16,785 Gallery: jillieb Stats: 180.5/155/150 WOE: my way Start Date: 1.02.07	Good morning...sorry Reg to hear of your troubles...cheating is a hard subject and I've done it to...then feel so bad...hopefully your cheat desires will go away soon! I was down .5 this morning...so that was nice to see a little budge in the scale...I haven't been this low in the 170's for a while, and it's not really low, but its a a start. Well have a great day all! Jillien

10-25-2005, 11:07 AM	#11
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,649 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/155/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: lower fat, no more than 3 starches daily Start Date: 09/10/2005	Thank you. I will be happy to start phase 2 as soon as possible. I miss fruits, etc. I had a cup of ff milk last night and it was soooooooooooo good!! I like this so far. Sheila

10-25-2005, 11:27 AM	#12
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,595 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/188/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	Hi gals....thanks for all the support.....your love has me in tears. Of course I would never leave this group......it's just hard to be the cheerleader when I'm so down on myself.....ya know? I have some house work to do, but I'll be back soon !!

10-25-2005, 04:23 PM	#15
PIR8LUVR Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 617 Gallery: PIR8LUVR Stats: Restart 11/03/08 254.4/246.6/199 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 9/6/05	I did not eat the banana pudding !

10-25-2005, 07:24 PM	#18
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	Hallelujah, it's good to be here! I was going to have just yogurt Thursday and Friday and I never get halfway through one day. Today, I feel like this.... . No more cheating for me! I had chocolate chips today and tomorrow is a new day for me. It's clean Phase 1 for me for at least two weeks. I did this WOE last year and know it works - I just need to keep the faith and treat myself with love. Someone in Medford, OR (south of us) won the Powerball last week - $345 MILLION! Love you all... __________________ 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 : 10-25-2005 at 07:27 PM.

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