Tuesday is the "new" Monday... right?

Mel78 · 10-25-2005, 08:57 AM

Well, for me anyway! I always put off starting <whatever> for the next Monday... well, not this time. This time, I'm starting TODAY!!! I am tired of the baby-fat that's been sticking to me since my pregnancy - My daughter just turned TWO!!!

I figure if I post and get active the support and validation will help to keep me motivated. I low-carbed back in 2000-2001 and lost 65 pounds. Due to several moves and temporary housing situations, the 40 pounds crept back on over a 6 month period of fast-food and eating out. Then I got pregnant and gained an additional 75 pounds on top of that!!! I was 247 when I went and delivered my daughter in Sept 2003. Now, October 2005, I weigh 212.

My goal is to get as close to my goal (135) as possible by November 2006. The older my daughter gets the more I feel my weight holding me back. I want to run on the beaches with her next summer... AND, next November we are planning a trip to Disney World and I would LOVE to be able to ride all the rides with her and to have wonderful pictures to remember this awesome experience - Pictures with ME in them with her and DH - rather than me behind the camera!!!

So, in addition to the SBD, I'll be doing cardio 5x/week for 30-45 minutes (and chasing a toddler, if that counts!!!)

Well, there we/I have it... It's in black and white... there's no going back!!!

Thanks for letting me post, and I hope to glean from your wisdom and share in others successes.

justmarvi · 10-25-2005, 09:10 AM

Sure it is Mel, everyday can be a Monday for us beachers!

, you've done the first best thing, commit. We'll be here for support and any questions and look forward to your joining in and being one of the guys! Yah on the exercise and good luck on getting to goal for both you and your special daughter!

ETA: She surely is beautiful if that's her in your avator!

Marva

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

beautiful child... ( I have three beautiful grandaughters so I know what beautiful is!!)

zeraspride · 10-25-2005, 11:47 AM

Welcome Mel - you've come to the right place for inspiration. We'll do all we can to support you to goal. Have you been to Disney before? It's my favorite vacation destination. We go at least once per year. I would move there if DH would let us but he isn't the biggest Disney fan so that's not gonna happen. Anyway, I know you will achieve your goal and look marvelous in the pics you take with your beautiful family on vacation next year!

P.S. We have an exercise challenge that we would love to have you join. That will keep you inspired to make sure you get your work outs in.

Mel78 · 10-25-2005, 12:01 PM

Thanks so much for your encouragement. We made it to the gym today for our workout (which was an accomplishment in and of itself) and although we didn't have anything to eat for breakfast (I literally decided at work today to start today!) and lunch was just some sliced chicken breast on top of a plain lettuce salad (boring, i know, but we have to get to the store!)... Dinner tonight should be a bit more enticing. Also, I'm planning on a stop at the store this evenign and I'm going to pick up all kinds of allowable items for Phase I.

Because I (successfully) did Atkins before, I think my basis for Phase I meals will be pretty good. Probably more restrictive than needs be... but it may also take a few days for my body to PURGE all the BAD stuff that I've been putting in it over the last couple years!!!

Have any of you suffered from withdrawl migraines or anything? This happened to me on induction before... ?

Thanks again!!!

P.S. The last time I was at Disney World was the week after I graduated high school... It was amazing!!!

Jennifer · 10-25-2005, 01:08 PM

Mel!

I think I remember you from a few years ago. You were in Germany I think? I used to really enjoy your posts, so I'm glad you're back. You'll love SBD and everyone here. Your daughter is adorable!

I'm starting (again!) tomorrow, so for me Wednesday is the new Monday!

Mel78 · 10-25-2005, 01:38 PM

Hi Jen...Yep... I used to be in Germany, and in 2002 we moved to Germany. I was doing Atkins before, but I feel with having to feed the family now, that SBD will be a better life-choice for us.

10-25-2005, 08:57 AM	#1
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	Tuesday is the "new" Monday... right? Well, for me anyway! I always put off starting <whatever> for the next Monday... well, not this time. This time, I'm starting TODAY!!! I am tired of the baby-fat that's been sticking to me since my pregnancy - My daughter just turned TWO!!! I figure if I post and get active the support and validation will help to keep me motivated. I low-carbed back in 2000-2001 and lost 65 pounds. Due to several moves and temporary housing situations, the 40 pounds crept back on over a 6 month period of fast-food and eating out. Then I got pregnant and gained an additional 75 pounds on top of that!!! I was 247 when I went and delivered my daughter in Sept 2003. Now, October 2005, I weigh 212. My goal is to get as close to my goal (135) as possible by November 2006. The older my daughter gets the more I feel my weight holding me back. I want to run on the beaches with her next summer... AND, next November we are planning a trip to Disney World and I would LOVE to be able to ride all the rides with her and to have wonderful pictures to remember this awesome experience - Pictures with ME in them with her and DH - rather than me behind the camera!!! So, in addition to the SBD, I'll be doing cardio 5x/week for 30-45 minutes (and chasing a toddler, if that counts!!!) Well, there we/I have it... It's in black and white... there's no going back!!! Thanks for letting me post, and I hope to glean from your wisdom and share in others successes. __________________ Mel MMFM- September Challenge (Starter Thread Link) "IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL" **~~~~~~~~~~~~~**

10-25-2005, 09:10 AM	#2
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Sure it is Mel, everyday can be a Monday for us beachers! , you've done the first best thing, commit. We'll be here for support and any questions and look forward to your joining in and being one of the guys! Yah on the exercise and good luck on getting to goal for both you and your special daughter! ETA: She surely is beautiful if that's her in your avator! Marva Last edited by justmarvi : 10-25-2005 at 10:08 AM.

10-25-2005, 11:47 AM	#4
zeraspride Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,075 Gallery: zeraspride Stats: Highest 282.5 CW: 227.8 GW: 160 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 12/01/03 - restart 11/01/08 (down 6.2!)	Welcome Mel - you've come to the right place for inspiration. We'll do all we can to support you to goal. Have you been to Disney before? It's my favorite vacation destination. We go at least once per year. I would move there if DH would let us but he isn't the biggest Disney fan so that's not gonna happen. Anyway, I know you will achieve your goal and look marvelous in the pics you take with your beautiful family on vacation next year! P.S. We have an exercise challenge that we would love to have you join. That will keep you inspired to make sure you get your work outs in. __________________ Lisa My story: Lost 109 pounds on SBD (2003); gained 60pounds back - restarted SBD 11/1/08 Minigoals: 207 199 174 GOAL: 160 What about now? What about today? What if you're making me all that I was meant to be? . . . Baby, before it's too late; What about now? Daughtry

10-25-2005, 12:01 PM	#5
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	Thanks so much for your encouragement. We made it to the gym today for our workout (which was an accomplishment in and of itself) and although we didn't have anything to eat for breakfast (I literally decided at work today to start today!) and lunch was just some sliced chicken breast on top of a plain lettuce salad (boring, i know, but we have to get to the store!)... Dinner tonight should be a bit more enticing. Also, I'm planning on a stop at the store this evenign and I'm going to pick up all kinds of allowable items for Phase I. Because I (successfully) did Atkins before, I think my basis for Phase I meals will be pretty good. Probably more restrictive than needs be... but it may also take a few days for my body to PURGE all the BAD stuff that I've been putting in it over the last couple years!!! Have any of you suffered from withdrawl migraines or anything? This happened to me on induction before... ? Thanks again!!! P.S. The last time I was at Disney World was the week after I graduated high school... It was amazing!!! Last edited by Mel78 : 10-25-2005 at 12:04 PM.

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10-25-2005, 10:07 AM	#3
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	beautiful child... ( I have three beautiful grandaughters so I know what beautiful is!!)

10-25-2005, 01:08 PM	#6
Jennifer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Jen Posts: 9,180 Gallery: Jennifer Stats: scale free till New Years WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/30/07	Mel! I think I remember you from a few years ago. You were in Germany I think? I used to really enjoy your posts, so I'm glad you're back. You'll love SBD and everyone here. Your daughter is adorable! I'm starting (again!) tomorrow, so for me Wednesday is the new Monday!

10-25-2005, 01:38 PM	#7
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	Hi Jen...Yep... I used to be in Germany, and in 2002 we moved to Germany. I was doing Atkins before, but I feel with having to feed the family now, that SBD will be a better life-choice for us.