Finally, I've got a new attitude for Life!!

Kocobear · 10-03-2006, 09:59 AM

Today, I decided to begin my own weight loss journal to have something to look back on when I gain and when I lose to help me find my patterns. I am really excited about losing weight and happy because this time feels different. It feels like this will be the last time that I go through this. I am tired of the yo-yo dieting and tired of hiding from cameras. I started this WOL on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 because I will be 30 next April, and I JUST PLAIN REFUSE TO BE THIS BIG AT 30 OR AT ANY AGE PAST 30!!

I am going to do this and the loss will be FOREVER!! I have spent the past few weeks just reading some of these other journals and have been so motivated to do it for me. In the past, I've lost weight for boyfriends, for social events, and to fit into certain outfits. I've even gone as far as duct taping myself (a tape girdle, if you will) so that I would look good in a certain outfit.

If you can believe that?

But, after the second time trying that, I was tired of having to cut it off of me and having to nurse my wounds from the tape!

I still have the scars to prove it!

I know, sad... right?

Well, no more!! Now, I am losing it for myself!!! I will lose it so that I will feel good about myself. I want my outside to show the world how I feel on the inside. For a long time, the two didn't match. I am probably the happiest person that I know, until I look in the mirror and see what everyone else see's. But, now I am truly looking forward to smiling when I look at myself. I've joined a few low carb challenges on this board and believe that I will do it!! Come on ladies,

! WE CAN DO IT!! I weigh daily, because it shows me what happens when I mess up and eat off plan. It shows me how many pounds I gain by doing that which really strengthens me to do better the next time. There will be no more starting over! This is it!! I have a total of 66 pounds to lose right now and my first mini goal is the get to 200 by New Years. When I went to www.fitday.com, it says I will make it if I can lose 2.86 lbs per week. I think that's doable. As long as I stayed prayed up

, all things are possible through Christ that strengthens me!! With the constant support from other WOL's, I am sure I can do it. Feel free to drop in and tell me what's working for you! I am open to try almost anything. I am doing the Atkins with whole foods for the most part. Every once in a while I will use some processed low carb food to help with a craving. But, I am trying to stay focused on whole foods.

I am truly looking forward to meeting you all and hearing your advice!!Okay, my meals for today are:B: 3 egg omelette with ched. cheese and 2 bacon strips and a large coffee with half and half, s/f french vanilla creamer and 3 splendasS: I messed up with a half a slice of cake w/icing (22 g) Aargh!!

L: 2 Pizza rolls with pepperoni, sausage, and ground beef with 1/4 cup of pizza sauce (Ragu) YUM!!! :wink

: Not sure yet, maybe more pizza rolls

Tommyswife · 10-03-2006, 10:08 AM

Hello, welcome to the boards. I love your avatar. We can do all things through christ jesus who strengthens us. 2.86 pounds is not a lot to lose in a week. That's very do-able. I know that's not a word. I look forward to reading your journal. We are in this together.

Kocobear · 10-03-2006, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the warm

! I am so happy to have someone on this journey with me!

I will leave messages for you too on your journal. We are going to do it this time!!Hey, do you know how to add the link to your journal to your signature. I've tried and have come up with zilch.

Koco

Tommyswife · 10-03-2006, 06:29 PM

I haven't started a journal yet, but I will this week.

Go to the top of your screen and click on user control panel. Then click edit signature. A box will open displaying your signature. At the top of that signature edit/create box there's a symbol that looks like a world with a paperclip symbol underneath. Click that symbol. That's where you'll insert the address to your journal. Cut and paste the link then close the box.

Let me know if that doesn't help.

How well did you do today eating on plan?

Kocobear · 10-04-2006, 07:42 AM

Today starts another day, and I am down .6 lbs. Not alot but, I am happy to finally see the scale moving down again.

I didn't eat dinner last night because I went home and read the end of my book (I didn't finish til 9pm), but I was so sleepy after that, I didn't fix anything to eat. So, I have to make sure to eat today. Gladly, I still lost. Woohoo!!!

I decided to try taking the stairs yesterday at work from my floor (4th floor) to the 11th floor (me and my friend, Alicia). It was hilarious! At the 5th floor, our legs were burning... at the 6th, we were out of breath and the last 5 floor were murder, with wheezing and moaning! By the time we reached the 11th floor, we were out of breath and leaning against the wall almost crying.

It definitely was a site, but I am determined to do it everyday until I get used to it. That is ridiculous, considering I am only 29 years old!!!

I know I better get it together

!!

Thanks, Tommyswife, again for the tips on my signature. I finally figured out why it didn't work. I can't access that button from here. I'll have to do it from home. Until then, I will see what I can do.

Today, my meals include:

B: 2 egg pepperoni and cheese omelette w/ large coffee w/ heavy cream and splenda

S: water, water, water

L: 2 pizza rolls with pizza dipping sauce

S: 1 cheesecake cupcake

D: Not sure yet. I know it will be some kind of chicken and brocolli though.

Kocobear · 10-05-2006, 08:51 AM

Okay, 230 here I come

!! No one can stop me now, I will be on a stricter induction plan til I get to at least 20 lbs gone! I've been doing really well the last couple of days and can't mess up now! I had baked chicken with lemon pepper marinade for dinner last night and water. So, I'm feeling good! I'm a little pertubed

though that I left my pepperoni omelette on the counter this morning, so I'm here about to eat my cheesecake cupcake as my breakfast with my coffee. Oh well, maybe tomorrow, I'll be back to having a real breakfast. It's amazing how you get used to eating breakfast while on this WOE, but when I am eating horribly, I don't eat breakfast. I guess that's why they say, you've got to eat to lose! I am all for that!!!

However, I am finding that I am losing my appetite. I am not as hungry as I've been prior to this new WOL!

I suppose that's a good thing. Although, I miss the feeling I get in my stomach when I am in ketosis. I miss the stomach jitters telling me that I'm hungry. Am I supposed to feel that constantly?

I am not really sure.

I feel so good, because I woke up and prayed with my mom via phone, did 50 crunches and 50 leg lifts before coming in. I am a HAWT Christian waiting to be!!!

Well, I need to work on some reports for now so here's my food for today.

B: 1 cheesecake cupcake/ large coffee with whipping cream and s/f french vanilla creamer and 4 splendas

L: National Hebrew beef franks (they are so good!)

S: s/f jello (strawberry)

D: baked chicken and broccoli (need those greens!!)

And water, water, water!!! I'm really starting to like water and even crave it!! Talk to you all later!!

indogia · 10-05-2006, 01:24 PM

hi koco((hugs)),its funny cos my appetite is so much smaller than it used to be.,I can feel how focused you are,I am right with you.I love your avatar ,thats one of my favourite pictures .

God bless you
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kocobear · 10-05-2006, 01:51 PM

I really appreciate your reading my babble and that you're standing with me in this lifelong race to get fit, "forever"!

I stopped by your site as well and am enjoying your journal. It feels so good to be able to put your thoughts down about what you're doing. People that aren't doing get a little tired of hearing me go on and on about my struggles with my weight so it feels good to fit in. Thanks again for the kind words, I definitely need them.

Koco

godsbeloved79 · 10-05-2006, 02:16 PM

Hi Koco!

Your journal is very Inspirational. You can do this and I'm on this journey with you

.

Kocobear · 10-05-2006, 02:35 PM

I truly appreciate your kind words and the inspiration that you lend. It will truly be needed to make it to our goal! I am glad that you are standing with me, I can use all the sisterhood that I can get

!!

Koco

Kocobear · 10-05-2006, 02:42 PM

This is what the BMI calculator stated when I punched in my stats.
You have a BMI of 36.33.

BMI is between 35-39.99 (Obese Class 2)

If you have a BMI of 35-39.99 your risk of weight-related health problems and even death, is severe. See your doctor and reduce your weight to a lower BMI.

I am so close to Obese Class 1, I can't wait! I almost fainted when I saw that I was considered obese.

But hey, I have to take it so I can beat it!! Prayerfully, by Monday, I can happily say I've graduated to the next level.

Koco

godsbeloved79 · 10-05-2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kocobear

I truly appreciate your kind words and the inspiration that you lend. It will truly be needed to make it to our goal! I am glad that you are standing with me, I can use all the sisterhood that I can get

!!

Koco

Amany · 10-05-2006, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kocobear

It feels so good to be able to put your thoughts down about what you're doing. People that aren't doing get a little tired of hearing me go on and on about my struggles with my weight so it feels good to fit in.

You will find that journaling will help you figure things out that you would not have otherwise. I know it's helped me tremendously. It's funny that you posted about your BMI because I was just thinking that I'm going to change my goal weight to a goal body fat percentage and bmi. They are so important.

Welcome to journaling. I'll be reading!

Kocobear · 10-06-2006, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amany

It's funny that you posted about your BMI because I was just thinking that I'm going to change my goal weight to a goal body fat percentage and bmi. They are so important.

Welcome to journaling. I'll be reading!

Thanks Amany!! I am finding that BMI is very important, I didn't realize that I was considered very obese!!

Couldn't I get even slightly obese?

I tell ya, but I guess I really need to see where I am. I've got to get down to at least 208 lbs just to be considered overweight! Whew, I've got a lot of

to do to get there, but I am determined to do it for me!

With God at the helm of my life and lots of

I can do it and I will do it! The bible says repeatedly that we must first set our minds before doing anything. So, it has been done. My mind is set and my heart agrees, a healthier, smaller, me... here I come!!

Below, I've attached the website that I use to get my BMI.

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/

Koco

Amany · 10-06-2006, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kocobear

The bible says repeatedly that we must first set our minds before doing anything. Koco

Thank you for that. I needed that reminder. I've been thinking about my goals a lot lately. I have learned that I need to look at the big picture, then reach my goal by a series of baby steps. Our baby steps are the choices that we make "in the moment". Should I choose to have that extra helping? Should I choose to exercise or watch television? Should I fry that piece of fish or broil it? Every step we make brings us closer or takes us away.

Thanks for the calculator link. Mine is 37 and I need to be below 25. But that's an opportunity for improvement, right?

Not a reason to get depressed.

s1mon3 · 10-06-2006, 10:34 AM

Hi Koco!! I didn't know you had a journal!! I will read up on it when I get home. I just wanted to send you some love and encouragement!! Keep on keeping on!

Kocobear · 10-06-2006, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amany

Our baby steps are the choices that we make. Should I choose to have that extra helping? Should I choose to exercise or watch television? Should I fry that piece of fish or broil it? Every step we make brings us closer or takes us away.

Thanks for the calculator link. Mine is 37 and I need to be below 25. But that's an opportunity for improvement, right?

Not a reason to get depressed.

Exactly!! Our baby steps are our choices, and at the moment that we make the choice to do bad, we have set our mind to be in a more miserable state. We have decided to be unhealthy, and unhappy in the future. It took me a long time to realize that I do have the choice, that I can say, "no" and "no thank you" and "not today" and "maybe another time, but thank you anyway". And, most of the baby choices that I've made have been wrong in the area of nutrition and health. And, weighing myself daily, confirms that every step I make brings me closer or takes me further away from my goal. That is deep!!

Right, knowing what your BMI is (whatever it is) is just an opportunity for improvement!! I am so happy that we have the opportunity to know where we are and have an opportunity to fix it!!

We're doing it!! We are making the right choices, to be healthy and happy in our future!!

Kocobear · 10-06-2006, 11:06 AM

Yeah, I decided I couldn't just look at everyone else's journal any longer!

I saw that the people who were succeeding were journalling because it gave them a glimpse of their habits and patterns. I definitely need to find my pattern of weightloss! :hysterical:So, I've finally started my own journal!

I am so happy to know there are people that are going through the same thing as me. We are in this together!!

Koco

godsbeloved79 · 10-06-2006, 11:20 AM

Hey Koco,

Just popping in to wish you a Wonderful Weekend! Keep it Low Carb

.

Kocobear · 10-06-2006, 11:27 AM

Hello ladies!!

I am a little

because I am the same weight today. I did well yesterday:

B: 1 cheesecake cupcake/ 1 large coffee w/ s/f french vanilla creamer and splenda

L: 1/2 med. Broccoli and cheddar soup from Au Bon Pain and 15 oz. water

D: pepperoni and cheddar cheese omelette and 12 oz. water

Now, I believe the broccoli and cheddar soup and the lack of water was the culprit because I went to www.aubonpain.com and found out that the soup has 22 grams of carbs for the whole medium soup, so I only ate 1/2 of it. It had corn flour, potato flour, and wheat flour in it (it showed the ingredients), I guess for consistency and taste (it was really good), but caused me to stay where I am. Aarghh!!

Well, at least I didn't gain anything back. I am determined not to go back!!! I have to keep saying it over and over until it seeps out of my pores!! So, I am throwing the rest of that soup right in the toilet!! SERENITY NOW!!! SERENITY NOW, SERENITY NOW!!!

Oh well, enough of that. Tonight I am going to play laser tag with the teens from church (I'm one of the teen teachers at church) so I am ready for the exercise, BRING IT ON!! We'll be there from 8pm - 1am. I am so excited!!

My menu for today looks like this:

B: Ham and cheese omelette w/ medium coffee w/ half and half and equal

L: Steak and Cheese salad from Subway (YUM!)

S: 1 or 2 cheesecake cupcakes with whipped cream (mm,mm,mmm)

D: Not sure, but eating at my mom's so looking forward to whatever she fixes. Prayerfully, Jerk Ribs!!!! No carbs!!!

And TONS OF WATER!!! WATER IS BECOMING MY BEST FRIEND!

NOTHING can replace you Delia!!

Kocobear · 10-06-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godsbeloved79

Hey Koco,

Just popping in to wish you a Wonderful Weekend! Keep it Low Carb

.

Thanks for dropping in. It really means alot and everyone's comments and suggestions, really help push me to where I need to be!!

I'm definitely keeping it lowcarb this weekend, no more stalls!!!

Koco

Amany · 10-10-2006, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kocobear

Hello ladies!!

I am a little

because I am the same weight today. I did well yesterday:

Hey, hey.... None of this

. Don't start letting yourself get discouraged. It's a process. Feel it out. Take joy in the new habits you're learning and in the way your body is changing. And put that scale away!

Bring it out once or twice a month. You'll go through withdrawal, but you'll be ok.

You're doing a fantastic job Koco. I'm glad you started this journal.

10-03-2006, 09:59 AM	#1
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	Finally, I've got a new attitude for Life!! Today, I decided to begin my own weight loss journal to have something to look back on when I gain and when I lose to help me find my patterns. I am really excited about losing weight and happy because this time feels different. It feels like this will be the last time that I go through this. I am tired of the yo-yo dieting and tired of hiding from cameras. I started this WOL on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 because I will be 30 next April, and I JUST PLAIN REFUSE TO BE THIS BIG AT 30 OR AT ANY AGE PAST 30!! I am going to do this and the loss will be FOREVER!! I have spent the past few weeks just reading some of these other journals and have been so motivated to do it for me. In the past, I've lost weight for boyfriends, for social events, and to fit into certain outfits. I've even gone as far as duct taping myself (a tape girdle, if you will) so that I would look good in a certain outfit. If you can believe that? But, after the second time trying that, I was tired of having to cut it off of me and having to nurse my wounds from the tape! I still have the scars to prove it! I know, sad... right? Well, no more!! Now, I am losing it for myself!!! I will lose it so that I will feel good about myself. I want my outside to show the world how I feel on the inside. For a long time, the two didn't match. I am probably the happiest person that I know, until I look in the mirror and see what everyone else see's. But, now I am truly looking forward to smiling when I look at myself. I've joined a few low carb challenges on this board and believe that I will do it!! Come on ladies, ! WE CAN DO IT!! I weigh daily, because it shows me what happens when I mess up and eat off plan. It shows me how many pounds I gain by doing that which really strengthens me to do better the next time. There will be no more starting over! This is it!! I have a total of 66 pounds to lose right now and my first mini goal is the get to 200 by New Years. When I went to www.fitday.com, it says I will make it if I can lose 2.86 lbs per week. I think that's doable. As long as I stayed prayed up , all things are possible through Christ that strengthens me!! With the constant support from other WOL's, I am sure I can do it. Feel free to drop in and tell me what's working for you! I am open to try almost anything. I am doing the Atkins with whole foods for the most part. Every once in a while I will use some processed low carb food to help with a craving. But, I am trying to stay focused on whole foods. I am truly looking forward to meeting you all and hearing your advice!!Okay, my meals for today are:B: 3 egg omelette with ched. cheese and 2 bacon strips and a large coffee with half and half, s/f french vanilla creamer and 3 splendasS: I messed up with a half a slice of cake w/icing (22 g) Aargh!! L: 2 Pizza rolls with pepperoni, sausage, and ground beef with 1/4 cup of pizza sauce (Ragu) YUM!!! :wink: Not sure yet, maybe more pizza rolls __________________ *GOD REQUIRES MORE!!* "TIGHT JEANS CHALLENGE" September 12th - November 27th Slim Possible Week 4 Challenge: CRUNCHES Team ROCKSTARS!! Nov 17 - Nov 23 : 1700 258/228.8/220 BY THANKSGIVING

10-03-2006, 10:20 AM	#3
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	Thanks, Tommyswife!! Thanks for the warm ! I am so happy to have someone on this journey with me! I will leave messages for you too on your journal. We are going to do it this time!!Hey, do you know how to add the link to your journal to your signature. I've tried and have come up with zilch. Koco

10-03-2006, 06:29 PM	#4
Tommyswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,311 Gallery: Tommyswife Stats: 221/205/145 WOE: Atkins and Stillman Start Date: May 23, 2006 restarted August 26, 2008	I haven't started a journal yet, but I will this week. Go to the top of your screen and click on user control panel. Then click edit signature. A box will open displaying your signature. At the top of that signature edit/create box there's a symbol that looks like a world with a paperclip symbol underneath. Click that symbol. That's where you'll insert the address to your journal. Cut and paste the link then close the box. Let me know if that doesn't help. How well did you do today eating on plan? Last edited by Tommyswife : 10-03-2006 at 06:31 PM. Reason: added more text

10-04-2006, 07:42 AM	#5
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	I am down from 236.8 to 236.2. Yay! Today starts another day, and I am down .6 lbs. Not alot but, I am happy to finally see the scale moving down again. I didn't eat dinner last night because I went home and read the end of my book (I didn't finish til 9pm), but I was so sleepy after that, I didn't fix anything to eat. So, I have to make sure to eat today. Gladly, I still lost. Woohoo!!! I decided to try taking the stairs yesterday at work from my floor (4th floor) to the 11th floor (me and my friend, Alicia). It was hilarious! At the 5th floor, our legs were burning... at the 6th, we were out of breath and the last 5 floor were murder, with wheezing and moaning! By the time we reached the 11th floor, we were out of breath and leaning against the wall almost crying. It definitely was a site, but I am determined to do it everyday until I get used to it. That is ridiculous, considering I am only 29 years old!!! I know I better get it together !! Thanks, Tommyswife, again for the tips on my signature. I finally figured out why it didn't work. I can't access that button from here. I'll have to do it from home. Until then, I will see what I can do. Today, my meals include: B: 2 egg pepperoni and cheese omelette w/ large coffee w/ heavy cream and splenda S: water, water, water L: 2 pizza rolls with pizza dipping sauce S: 1 cheesecake cupcake D: Not sure yet. I know it will be some kind of chicken and brocolli though.

10-05-2006, 08:51 AM	#6
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	Down 1.0 lb to 235.2 Woohoo!!! Okay, 230 here I come !! No one can stop me now, I will be on a stricter induction plan til I get to at least 20 lbs gone! I've been doing really well the last couple of days and can't mess up now! I had baked chicken with lemon pepper marinade for dinner last night and water. So, I'm feeling good! I'm a little pertubed though that I left my pepperoni omelette on the counter this morning, so I'm here about to eat my cheesecake cupcake as my breakfast with my coffee. Oh well, maybe tomorrow, I'll be back to having a real breakfast. It's amazing how you get used to eating breakfast while on this WOE, but when I am eating horribly, I don't eat breakfast. I guess that's why they say, you've got to eat to lose! I am all for that!!! However, I am finding that I am losing my appetite. I am not as hungry as I've been prior to this new WOL! I suppose that's a good thing. Although, I miss the feeling I get in my stomach when I am in ketosis. I miss the stomach jitters telling me that I'm hungry. Am I supposed to feel that constantly? I am not really sure. I feel so good, because I woke up and prayed with my mom via phone, did 50 crunches and 50 leg lifts before coming in. I am a HAWT Christian waiting to be!!! Well, I need to work on some reports for now so here's my food for today. B: 1 cheesecake cupcake/ large coffee with whipping cream and s/f french vanilla creamer and 4 splendas L: National Hebrew beef franks (they are so good!) S: s/f jello (strawberry) D: baked chicken and broccoli (need those greens!!) And water, water, water!!! I'm really starting to like water and even crave it!! Talk to you all later!! Last edited by Kocobear : 10-05-2006 at 09:02 AM.

10-03-2006, 10:08 AM	#2
Tommyswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,311 Gallery: Tommyswife Stats: 221/205/145 WOE: Atkins and Stillman Start Date: May 23, 2006 restarted August 26, 2008	Hello, welcome to the boards. I love your avatar. We can do all things through christ jesus who strengthens us. 2.86 pounds is not a lot to lose in a week. That's very do-able. I know that's not a word. I look forward to reading your journal. We are in this together.

10-05-2006, 01:24 PM	#7
indogia MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,020 Gallery: indogia	hi koco((hugs)),its funny cos my appetite is so much smaller than it used to be.,I can feel how focused you are,I am right with you.I love your avatar ,thats one of my favourite pictures . God bless you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

10-05-2006, 01:51 PM	#8
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	Thanks Indy!! I really appreciate your reading my babble and that you're standing with me in this lifelong race to get fit, "forever"! I stopped by your site as well and am enjoying your journal. It feels so good to be able to put your thoughts down about what you're doing. People that aren't doing get a little tired of hearing me go on and on about my struggles with my weight so it feels good to fit in. Thanks again for the kind words, I definitely need them. Koco

10-05-2006, 02:16 PM	#9
godsbeloved79 Atkineer For Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 14,148 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 210/206/162 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/14/08	Hi Koco! Your journal is very Inspirational. You can do this and I'm on this journey with you .

10-05-2006, 02:35 PM	#10
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	Thanks Lyn!! I truly appreciate your kind words and the inspiration that you lend. It will truly be needed to make it to our goal! I am glad that you are standing with me, I can use all the sisterhood that I can get !! Koco

10-05-2006, 02:42 PM	#11
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	I'm almost at a healthier BMI!! This is what the BMI calculator stated when I punched in my stats. You have a BMI of 36.33. BMI is between 35-39.99 (Obese Class 2) If you have a BMI of 35-39.99 your risk of weight-related health problems and even death, is severe. See your doctor and reduce your weight to a lower BMI. I am so close to Obese Class 1, I can't wait! I almost fainted when I saw that I was considered obese. But hey, I have to take it so I can beat it!! Prayerfully, by Monday, I can happily say I've graduated to the next level. Koco

10-06-2006, 10:34 AM	#16
s1mon3 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On my way to VICTORY!!! Posts: 9,001 Blog Entries: 108 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 210/181/150ish - 160ish WOE: Induction/LC Start Date: September 10, 2008	Hi Koco!! I didn't know you had a journal!! I will read up on it when I get home. I just wanted to send you some love and encouragement!! Keep on keeping on!

10-06-2006, 11:06 AM	#18
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	Thanks for your support Marlette!! Yeah, I decided I couldn't just look at everyone else's journal any longer! I saw that the people who were succeeding were journalling because it gave them a glimpse of their habits and patterns. I definitely need to find my pattern of weightloss! :hysterical:So, I've finally started my own journal! I am so happy to know there are people that are going through the same thing as me. We are in this together!! Koco Last edited by Kocobear : 10-06-2006 at 11:07 AM.

10-06-2006, 11:20 AM	#19
godsbeloved79 Atkineer For Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 14,148 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 210/206/162 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/14/08	Hey Koco, Just popping in to wish you a Wonderful Weekend! Keep it Low Carb .

10-06-2006, 11:27 AM	#20
Kocobear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 258.8/228.8/180 WOE: Atkins (my own way... with a little fiber) Start Date: September 13, 2006/ restart Aug 12, 08	235.2 again today, 2.0 lbs away from my lowest! Hello ladies!! I am a little because I am the same weight today. I did well yesterday: B: 1 cheesecake cupcake/ 1 large coffee w/ s/f french vanilla creamer and splenda L: 1/2 med. Broccoli and cheddar soup from Au Bon Pain and 15 oz. water D: pepperoni and cheddar cheese omelette and 12 oz. water Now, I believe the broccoli and cheddar soup and the lack of water was the culprit because I went to www.aubonpain.com and found out that the soup has 22 grams of carbs for the whole medium soup, so I only ate 1/2 of it. It had corn flour, potato flour, and wheat flour in it (it showed the ingredients), I guess for consistency and taste (it was really good), but caused me to stay where I am. Aarghh!! Well, at least I didn't gain anything back. I am determined not to go back!!! I have to keep saying it over and over until it seeps out of my pores!! So, I am throwing the rest of that soup right in the toilet!! SERENITY NOW!!! SERENITY NOW, SERENITY NOW!!! Oh well, enough of that. Tonight I am going to play laser tag with the teens from church (I'm one of the teen teachers at church) so I am ready for the exercise, BRING IT ON!! We'll be there from 8pm - 1am. I am so excited!! My menu for today looks like this: B: Ham and cheese omelette w/ medium coffee w/ half and half and equal L: Steak and Cheese salad from Subway (YUM!) S: 1 or 2 cheesecake cupcakes with whipped cream (mm,mm,mmm) D: Not sure, but eating at my mom's so looking forward to whatever she fixes. Prayerfully, Jerk Ribs!!!! No carbs!!! And TONS OF WATER!!! WATER IS BECOMING MY BEST FRIEND! NOTHING can replace you Delia!!