Kat -- A New Chapter in my Life

[kkat55]

Hi Buddies!

I've been around this forum for a while and thought I'd start a journal so we can get to know each other.

I've been on and off the Atkins program several times and each time I seem to do better and learn more about it. Right now I've been cheat free since July 10, 2006, and am going on FOUR MONTHS!! I'm so excited that I've gone this long and all I can say is that it just keeps getting better! Moving up the rungs of OWL has finally showed me that this can be a way of life -- and I'm more satisfied with my food choices and don't feel so deprived.

I am currently on the Legumes Rung, but haven't had any of the foods yet. My DH, Matt, is doing the program with me and just started about a month ago so I'm waiting for him to catch up with me. He only had seven pounds to lose and wants to go from a 34 (tight) waist to a 32 inch waist (pant sizes). BTW, he is 6'3"/6'4" and started at 192 and wants to go to 185. Currently, he is at 187. So I think he is pretty slender already. However, he always mentions that he used to have a 32 inch waist and weighed over 200 pounds when he was lifting weights (which he is not doing now). I just wanted to add that in because he mentioned it again last night so it must be pretty important to him.

I have a post in another forum about how we met and I'll start a thread somewhere on the board about it so you can post your stories too.

I'll also add in my background in my next post so you can catch up with some of my history.

One last thing (my, I do go on, ay?) I was diagnosed with PCOS earlier in the year so that is one reason I'm determined to make low-carbing a way of life -- I want to live -- and live without pain or other diseases that go along with it.

Thank you for stopping in and getting to "know" me. I look forward to meeting YOU too!

[JennyJ]

I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait to watch each other lose weight!!!

~Jen~

[cleochatra]

I'm so glad you just started this journal. I saw your handle and was like, "duh I can't believe I hadn't seen this before!"

Luckily, I come through this with my sterling reputation for not being ditzy intact.

You be quiet.

It is so wonderful that you've remained true to this way of eating now for four months! What a difference it makes when you're sticking to your goals and working hard! And how less daunting is the carby call when you are sticking it out! Not to mention OWL is pretty exciting stuff!

I am really excited for you and proud of you!

[JennyJ]

Good morning, Kat! So what was for dinner last night? I had left over fried chicken (dipped in almond flour and parmesan) and I made spareribs for the family. I would have eaten them, too, but I didn't have time to make Linda's low-carb BBQ sauce, so I had to use the full-of-sugar stuff. Oh well....next time! What's with strawberries? They go bad so darn fast! They were on sale (buy one get one free) Monday morning and by yesterday afternoon, they were all yucky! At that rate, I'm gonna have to chow down on my way home from the grocery store just to ensure they're still good when I eat them! I've been surfing waaayyy too much these last few days and haven't done much work at all. SHAME ON ME! I told myself this morning that I must do at least 5 reports before I can check my favorites, then do another 5, check sites, etc. That way it will be balanced and everyone will be happy - bossman (cause the reports are getting done), me (because I'm playing a bit), and my checkbook (need I say more?).

Have a super fabulous day!!!

~Jen~

[JennyJ]

Kat, Kat, Where ya' at???

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by JennyJ

I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait to watch each other lose weight!!!

~Jen~

Me too!

Originally Posted by JennyJ

Good morning, Kat! So what was for dinner last night? I had left over fried chicken (dipped in almond flour and parmesan) and I made spareribs for the family. I would have eaten them, too, but I didn't have time to make Linda's low-carb BBQ sauce, so I had to use the full-of-sugar stuff. Oh well....next time! What's with strawberries? They go bad so darn fast! They were on sale (buy one get one free) Monday morning and by yesterday afternoon, they were all yucky! At that rate, I'm gonna have to chow down on my way home from the grocery store just to ensure they're still good when I eat them! I've been surfing waaayyy too much these last few days and haven't done much work at all. SHAME ON ME! I told myself this morning that I must do at least 5 reports before I can check my favorites, then do another 5, check sites, etc. That way it will be balanced and everyone will be happy - bossman (cause the reports are getting done), me (because I'm playing a bit), and my checkbook (need I say more?).

Have a super fabulous day!!!

~Jen~

Originally Posted by JennyJ

Kat, Kat, Where ya' at???

I'm here! I'm here!

Last night we had baked chicken with jalapeno cheese and salsa, frozen cauliflower and coffee for dessert.

Tonight we had pulled pork (Boston Butt) with some BBQ sauce I made from a recipe on this board. It turned out wonderful!! (It was the recipe that called for a can of Diet Rite soda.) We also had green beans and some pickle slices.

I realized that I went on the berries rung AFTER berry season was over! (sigh) Not great planning, ay? It just fell that way in the program. At least I'll be ready for them next summer!

Maybe they had that sale on the berries to get rid of them? They might have had them for a while and knew their time was limited. You could always freeze them and use them in smoothies...?

Hope you got your work done and your day was balanced. Are you still walking 45 minutes a day too?

Yes, it has been a rough few days (week), but I'm hoping the storm is just about over.

(yawn) We're getting ready to feed the doggies (we're a little late tonight) and I will try to be here in the a.m. sometime.

I hope you have a nice night!

Thanks for stopping in!!

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

I'm so glad you just started this journal. I saw your handle and was like, "duh I can't believe I hadn't seen this before!"

Luckily, I come through this with my sterling reputation for not being ditzy intact.

You be quiet.

It is so wonderful that you've remained true to this way of eating now for four months! What a difference it makes when you're sticking to your goals and working hard! And how less daunting is the carby call when you are sticking it out! Not to mention OWL is pretty exciting stuff!

I am really excited for you and proud of you!

Hey Cleo!

(hee hee) You had to check the date I started the journal, ay? Don't worry, I do stuff like that also!!

I'm excited that I've gone so long too. How long is the longest you've been on the plan? I look forward to hitting the six month mark and then nine months and will really be happy at one full year!!! Did you celebrate or have any rewards as you hit certain milestones?

Thanks for all your encouraging words!! I appreciate them!!

Well, I think I'm going to sign off now...we need to finish taking care of the "babies" and then hit the sack. (yawn) I'm really tired all of a sudden.

I'll see you in the a.m.!!

Happy Thursday on the way!

[sheshy]

Hi Kat,

I love the idea of mini goals and rewards! Like a massage, something that's a real treat!

[cleochatra]

Good evening dahlinks! *air kisses*

*mwah mwah*

Yes, I can be a little bit of an airhead. I parked out in front of my house once, looked out the window and was like, "OMG! I have company!"

How long have I been on plan? Like sitting on the book? It's a bit bumpy.

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Hi Kat,

I love the idea of mini goals and rewards! Like a massage, something that's a real treat!

Hey Shelly!

Good to see YOU!!

Yes, it is nice to have something fun to work towards other than weight loss/health.

Have you started a journal yet? I was looking around for you last night...

Thanks for stopping in and I hope you have a Happy Thursday!!

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

Good evening dahlinks! *air kisses*

*mwah mwah*

Yes, I can be a little bit of an airhead. I parked out in front of my house once, looked out the window and was like, "OMG! I have company!"

How long have I been on plan? Like sitting on the book? It's a bit bumpy.

(giggle) You are so funny!! I bet you crack yourself up sometimes!!

Oh, I've been on and off the program for three years, but this is the longest stretch I've ever stayed on the program -- four whole months!! I wish I would have stuck it out before instead of giving in because this time I'm really enjoying it. Of course, it is due to going through OWL, that is for sure.

Well, girlie, I hope you have a Happy Thursday and I'll be checking back in with everyone when I get to work.

[SweetE]

It's me! It's me!! Someone had already registered under my ADBB name. Can you believe that!
I'm so happy to see some familiar "faces".
I really need to get to my exercize, but I'm going to stop in JennyJ's Journal first. I have yet to make my own.
You do know who I am right?

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by SweetE

It's me! It's me!! Someone had already registered under my ADBB name. Can you believe that!
I'm so happy to see some familiar "faces".
I really need to get to my exercize, but I'm going to stop in JennyJ's Journal first. I have yet to make my own.
You do know who I am right?

Hey ERIN!!!

You're so funny! I cracked up when I read your post!!

I'm glad you're here and I'll look for you when I get to work. I'm waiting for Matt to call so I'm back in the computer room again...

Happy Thursday, Ms. SweetE!!

[SweetE]

Happy Thursday to you too! Did my new WATP Walk/Kick dvd. It was the hardest one yet for me. I'm working on my second 20 oz. bottle of water. I'm happy when I can get 60 of 100 oz. in by 1 p.m.
Well I suppose I should go get started on my day, as I see no little elves came and did any housework for me last night! Where o'where could they be?

[JennyJ]

Erin ~ don't look at me - the elves haven't been here in weeks!!!

Morning, KitKat!!!

How are you on this chilly Thursday morning? I'm so glad it's a new day ~ one where I might actually get everything done! How's the job search coming? Any leads? What did you decide to do about that letter you wrote?

I'm seeing so many familiar faces around here. It makes me so happy!!! They're probably following you because you radiate so much happiness. You have so many fans, I should ask you for your autograph!!

Have a super fabulous day!!

~Jen~

[wannabethintoo]

Morning Kat. You need a few knick knacks in here.

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by SweetE

Happy Thursday to you too! Did my new WATP Walk/Kick dvd. It was the hardest one yet for me. I'm working on my second 20 oz. bottle of water. I'm happy when I can get 60 of 100 oz. in by 1 p.m.
Well I suppose I should go get started on my day, as I see no little elves came and did any housework for me last night! Where o'where could they be?

Congrats on doing your workout!! What did you think about when she told you to turn your head during that one hitting thing so you wouldn't hit your nose? Ouch! I made sure my face was to the side -- just in case!!

Did I ever tell you that last October I was chasing Shadow, tripped and fell on my nose? BIG OUCH!! (Big bruising!!) So, now I'm careful with my nose and it took me a while not to worry about tripping again.

Way to go on your water!! I'm sipping on my first 16 ounces of the day. I'm a little behind right now, but will try to catch up by lunchies.

Hey, if you see those elves, please send them my way!! The vacuum taps me on the shoulder every time I walk by...

Happy Thursday!!

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by JennyJ

Morning, KitKat!!!

How are you on this chilly Thursday morning? I'm so glad it's a new day ~ one where I might actually get everything done! How's the job search coming? Any leads? What did you decide to do about that letter you wrote?

I'm seeing so many familiar faces around here. It makes me so happy!!! They're probably following you because you radiate so much happiness. You have so many fans, I should ask you for your autograph!!

Have a super fabulous day!!

~Jen~

Hey girlie!

Naw...I think most people were already signed up here for a while...we just came over 'cause it is a nicer place.

Hey, did anyone tell Kim about LCF? Or Barb?

Have you had a chance to browse around the board yet? Find anything interesting? I'm going to visit around after checking in on everyone.

Happy Thursday!!

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by wannabethintoo

Morning Kat. You need a few knick knacks in here.

Hey Wanna!

Yes, I guess I do need something to spruce up the place. Hold on...let me see what I can find in my bag of goodies...

Let's see...I found this:



And this:



And this:



I can't decide which one I like the best...

[SweetE]

Originally Posted by kkat55

Hey girlie!

Naw...I think most people were already signed up here for a while...we just came over 'cause it is a nicer place.

Hey, did anyone tell Kim about LCF? Or Barb?

Have you had a chance to browse around the board yet? Find anything interesting? I'm going to visit around after checking in on everyone.

Happy Thursday!!

No chance to tell them. I didn't know barbde was gone until I saw the padlock on her journal. Did you see Christine's journal is locked too?

I like the little smilies here! How cute are they! Still trying to get my bearings.
Oh ya, I'm on the lookout for Tryin2lose. She has something I want!

[Justme3]

Guess who

I am not much of a poster on any board really now but came here to peek and see who is here ...just wanted to give you a hug and let you know that your kindness and sweet nature ...well I appreciated you always


OOOXXX just spreading a little love where I can now

[wannabethintoo]

Yikes!

[kkat55]

Daddy! Look at all the little kittens!

[kkat55]

Originally Posted by SweetE

I like the little smilies here! How cute are they! Still trying to get my bearings.
Oh ya, I'm on the lookout for Tryin2lose. She has something I want!