January's body by Stillman's

[aleriaaa]

Welcome back GT! Glad you are safe!! Wish I could do a turkey run but its waaaaaaay too expensive here. They want $46 for 16 pound turkey!! Forget it!

[aleriaaa]

nermo- great job! See, you had to experience it to truly beleive it. THe rest will melt away too. Stay strong. Stick to plan. (sorry. cant help with refeeds. BUT I totally agree with msgirl. Only try it if you know you can jump back on plan the next day)

[aleriaaa]

Jenger has done an amazing job!!! I love when she drops in!!! She always has great news!

[aleriaaa]

TL- sorry about the popcorn slip but you're taking it like a champ. I like how you listen to your body and try to do something good for it! Next time make it green beans though!

[aleriaaa]

msgirl - waiting on you! You are soooooo close. Look at your stats! If you see 135 today, you better eat something bad. We're afraid you'll leave us once you hit 130!!

[MustLoveDogs08]

What a great thread...been reading thru a few days worth. You guys rock!

Not new to low carb...Stillman's, Atkins, the like. My first "diet" EVER was Stillman's back in the seventies! Yikes, I am dating myself now.

I have allowed weight to creep on me over the past year or so and need to nip this in the bud NOW! I have a daughter getting married in May and want to be fit and thin by then. I started South Beach 8 days ago...have sticked to it pretty consistently and lost only 2 pounds. Now, some may say that is great, but I need a little more "instant gratification" in order to keep going.

I think I am going to stick to Stillman's for a week or so, do a refeed and jump back on. Anyone tried this?

Kathy

[aleriaaa]

Hi MustLove!! Good to have you here! This is the perfect place for instant gratification!You'll get to goal waaaaayy sooner than May!

[IM2fat]

Thank you for coming back to us! We really missed you. .

Mustlove! I live in Michigan, too! Bbrrrrr! That has been my new excuse for not exercising! hehehe. .

[IM2fat]

I need to find a different duck avatar. . My son said its way to creepy! ehhehe

[dlyons]

Good Morning Everyone!

I went to the store and bought a bunch of tuna and chicken. I also bought a big jar of mustard. I had to look at the ingredents to make sure I don't pick up mustard with sugar in it. I found this brand that states 0 carbs on the front so I pick that. It is very good when I tried it on my breakfast can of tuna!

I have no plans to go anywhere today because of the snow. I started a fire in the stove and just veg out. So I started increasing my water intake to flush the crap outta of my body.

If I can lose 10 more pounds, then I should be able to lose a bit more of my belly!! Crossing my fingers and toes!!!

-Dustin

[dlyons]

Hey IM,
Keep your avatar... I like it! At first, I was thinking, "What the Heck!!" then it grew on me! Remember, I'm only here to annoy you!

Dustin

[nermo]

hmmm.. ok i need to change my stats it's not 264 it's 265.8. oh well i should still be happy. I am feeling a bit light headed today

[dlyons]

Hey! Since I'm crossing my fingers and toes, should I be crossing my arms and legs for some extra luck?!?!?! Well, increasing my water intake will be forcing me to cross my legs, so that may work!

-Dustin

[IM2fat]

Sorry, Dustin. .too late. . but this duck kinda summarizes how I feel lately. . STill at the same weight. . but I'm going to do another water flush today. . I did OK on the water yesterday but could have done better. I took some pork/bacon wrapped tenderloins from the freezer. .If you guys have a Gordon Foods Center. . these are wonderful! a bit pricy but such a treat on the grill. I think there are 12 in the package. They are in the frozen food area. .MMmmmm i don't think one bacon slice will kill anybody :-)

I have ground beef and chicken just waiting. .

Tuna for breakfast. . Wowsers, Dustin. .you are a brave soul. . .

[IM2fat]

MMmmm. .coffee sure does taste good this morning. . Mmmm. .

[nermo]

ok my diet soda is called pepsi max- it has 0 carbs , 0 sugar but i calorie is that okay? i am feeling a bit light headed today and wanted something sweet???? is it ok?

[nermo]

oops i meant 1 calorie

[dlyons]

Nermo.

I stay away from diet drinks that contains aspartame (AKA Nutrasweet) I discovered that Nutrasweet causes me to stall. I discovered that Diet Rite with Slenda satisifes my sweet tooth and does not cause me to stall. I discovered this when I was on Atkins a few years ago. I really like that orange Diet Rite... not too sweet but not too ordinary like water.

Your mileage may vary.... everyone is different when it comes to sweeteners.

Dustin

[IM2fat]

I think your Pepsi Max is OK. as long as it keeps you going. . . I gotta have my caffiene.

[dlyons]

Hey IM,

That's OK. I'll be your cheerleader for today. Let me find my cheerleader uniform.... where did I put those poms poms. Hang in there..... drink lots of water!!

Right now, I'm sticking to Tuna and Chicken because I really want to keep my food options limited for the next 2 weeks.... Jeez, 20th is almost here. I want to drop about 10 more pounds before my blind date on the 22nd!!!!!!

-Dustin

[IM2fat]

But then again. .the scale really isn't moving for me. . Perhaps I should cut it out 100%. . Mmmmm. .I'll think on it a bit. .

Isn't it just amazing (and kinda sad). . all the little things that contribute to our weight. If someone told me 6 months ago that I would be living on meat and enjoying it. .I would have thought they were crazy!. .Diet soda. .who knew? Little ole lettuce leaf . . who would have thunk? There are demons everywhere. .

[IM2fat]

Thanks, Dustin. .I needed that. .

Just thinking of you in the cheerleader outfit makes me smile.. That's why I keep coming back. You guys are great. . (((big group hug)))

[dlyons]

There you go, IM!! Just think of me in a cheerleader uniform and think positive! Always feel free to express your thoughts and doubts. I know that people here are probably thinking the same thing except they won't speak up. I try to think positive.... sometimes I fail at that, but when losing 35 pounds, my thought process certainly changes for positive!!

-Dustin

[nermo]

u know i am kinda ticked off at myself- where the heck was i when i put on over 100 pounds seriously? now i have to worry about stuff like a diet soda. Really ticked off- If I hear one more time u have a really pretty face, if only u would lose some weight i am gonna SCREAM!

ok, i think i am done now,
Sorry every body

[dlyons]

Hey Nermo,

I understand how you feel. I had women tell me that I am a nice guy. That is something I don't want to hear. I cannot be a bad guy and act all mean and testosterone laden. All I want is to slim down and tone up my body. I have started thinking to myself, "Hey! I'm a work in progress! Check back later!"

-Dustin

[IM2fat]

Nermo: Ahhh! Think positive - you already know you have a beautiful face, you sound like you have a wonderful personality and you ARE doing something positive for yourself. Besides, you have all us wonderful losers as a support system! and we won't leave you!

However, I know exactly what you mean . I have had people tell me my whole life. . wow. .you have such skinny legs!! See it could be worse. . skinny legs - not so cute face! Heheheh Seriously, I had to crack up when I read Azura's note on her profile. .Easter Egg with Leggs!! That used to be how I felt. . I'm starting to look more like a sausage on a stick, now!

I would say. .drink your Diet Pepsi without too much guilt unless you really stall. Al has had wonderful luck and she was addicted to Crystal Light. .which does have Aspara in it. .(I had to google it because Al sucked me in . .I think I'm an addict.!) Just remember, you still have to live and it sounds as though you are making some major changes. .You can't do everything all at once or you'll go crazy. Just hang in there and do what you can. The rest will come.

[IM2fat]

Dustin: Nice is not so bad and there are soo many women out there who just can't seem to find a "nice" guy. . . . One thought; however, I would keep your Pom Poms hidden from your blind date. .

[IM2fat]

Nermo: To add to my above post, we've all had days like that. . so feel free to vent. You'll feel better and we all like to help. . Scream, stomp your feet and throw a fit. . Cry if you must. . just get it all out and you'll feel better! Besides, there are a lot of lurkers on this site who probably don't have the courage to join. .but I am sure you are inspiring someone. .

[Shannon_]

Good MORNING! Grandma tood ALL 3 of my lil kids today!!!!!!! I feel like IM in heaven! So Im down to 137.8 from 142..started on Tuesday. And guess what? I havent had TOM since August 2008...until last night. Guess thats what happens when the nursing stops. Im losing weight despite it YIP! Have a great day. Ill check in later.

PS..Congrats to all you losers out there hahahaha!

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

I need to find a different duck avatar. . My son said its way to creepy! ehhehe

it always made me hungry..