QBU's trip to fit

qbu · 11-10-2006, 05:54 PM

Well, let's see where to start...I've been following the Atkins WOL since April 5, 2005 and so far have lost about 70lbs...I'm down 8 sizes and feel better than I have in a long time. I live in PA with my DH and DS. We have 2 Jack Russell Terriers, a cockatiel, and fish. I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist who works at a middle school and high school.

About a month or so ago, I recommitted to my goal and so far, things have been going great. This is my plan:

My plan is by April 5, 2007 I want to be at my goal. At my last weigh in that would mean about 46lbs needs to go by April. That's about 2lbs a week, which is very realistic (at least I think it is).

I'm going to re-commit to my goal. I will:
do one exercise video per day
continue my walking
weight train 3X per week
drink as much water as I am now (or more)

So far, I've been doing an exercise video a day (sometimes 2), walking, and drinking water. The only thing that I haven't done is the weight training. That has to start though. Need to tone up more.

I've seen some familiar names and faces around here

and look forward to meeting many more

.

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:05 PM

Welcome to the journals qbu. Nice to see you here. You've done so well and I'm sure you're going to reach that goal by April of next year.

sheshy · 11-10-2006, 06:07 PM

Hi qbu!

SweetE · 11-10-2006, 06:07 PM

I'm so glad you decided rent a place here. Now I really feel at home! I have to hurry and post this so I can be first!

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:08 PM

You're waaaay too late sweete.

qbu · 11-10-2006, 06:08 PM

Thanks, wanna...I'm definitely going to be close to it if not there by then...just have to keep up the work with the exercise. That's where I see to slack off.

qbu · 11-10-2006, 06:10 PM

Wow...in the time it took to post my reply there were 4 others!

Hi, Sheshy...I recognize you!

Hi, SweetE...glad you to see you!

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:12 PM

We're a fast bunch.

SweetE · 11-10-2006, 06:13 PM

AWE MAN,THEY CHEATED. I thought I left those ladies safely in another journal and snuck in here to post first. Then BLAMO. They beat me. Do y'all have like computer dog ears or something?

cleochatra · 11-10-2006, 06:13 PM

OMG! I misspelled your handle! I'm sorry qbu!

YOU ROCK on those 70 pounds!

Gee! I hope I'm posting first! Oh wait...

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetE

AWE MAN,THEY CHEATED. I thought I left those ladies safely in another journal and snuck in here to post first. Then BLAMO. They beat me. Do y'all have like computer dog ears or something?

I'm really fast. Ya can't beat me.

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

OMG! I misspelled your handle! I'm sorry qbu!

YOU ROCK on those 70 pounds!

Gee! I hope I'm posting first! Oh wait...

Yeah, I noticed that but I didn't want to bring it up. qbu stands for something...but all I remember is one of the words.

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:15 PM

And I don't think it would pass through the filters.

SweetE · 11-10-2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabethintoo

I'm really fast. Ya can't beat me.

Like, cha, I see that! Where do you get your computers Wanna? Krypton?

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetE

Like, cha, I see that! Where do you get your computers Wanna? Krypton?

Oh yeah...I have a super duper computer....brand new and shiney.

sheshy · 11-10-2006, 06:20 PM

Wanna's flying fingers and a new shiny computer...watch out Cleo likes shiny things...

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheshy

Wanna's flying fingers and a new shiny computer...watch out Cleo likes shiny things...

Yeah I know she does. It's not really all that shiny....more like a dull black.

qbu · 11-10-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

OMG! I misspelled your handle! I'm sorry qbu!

YOU ROCK on those 70 pounds!

Gee! I hope I'm posting first! Oh wait...

No problem, Cleo.

BarbDe · 11-10-2006, 06:22 PM

Hi Q!! Good to see ya!

qbu · 11-10-2006, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabethintoo

Yeah, I noticed that but I didn't want to bring it up. qbu stands for something...but all I remember is one of the words.

Yep...stands for Queen B(word that won't get through the filter) of the Universe.

qbu · 11-10-2006, 06:25 PM

Hi, Barb! How's everything going?

wannabethintoo · 11-10-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qbu

Yep...stands for Queen B(word that won't get through the filter) of the Universe.

Oh yeah. The only part I remembered was the B part.

cleochatra · 11-10-2006, 06:27 PM

LOL!!! I like it! Wanna said the "b" word. Now I won't forget qbu!

And yes, I like shiny things. And chicken Elmo.

SweetE · 11-10-2006, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qbu

Yep...stands for Queen B(word that won't get through the filter) of the Universe.

Oh, I like that.

cleochatra · 11-10-2006, 06:32 PM

Oh geez! I thought it meant Bee... now I see you meant something else. LOL!

SweetE · 11-10-2006, 06:34 PM

So, I assume you are on track today q? You always are, cuz you rock! I still have 20 oz. of water to go, I guess I'm going to go do it, or I'll be up all night!.
Was your day with the kiddies good? Are you still using your pedometer? Mine was no good darn it. Still need to get another one.
Have a great night! I'm super glad you are here!

qbu · 11-10-2006, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

Oh geez! I thought it meant Bee... now I see you meant something else. LOL!

Yep, Cleo...it's not just Bee...it starts with B and rhymes with "witch".

qbu · 11-10-2006, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetE

So, I assume you are on track today q? You always are, cuz you rock! I still have 20 oz. of water to go, I guess I'm going to go do it, or I'll be up all night!.
Was your day with the kiddies good? Are you still using your pedometer? Mine was no good darn it. Still need to get another one.
Have a great night! I'm super glad you are here!

Yep...on track today. Eating was on track...water was on track...exercise was on (did Slim Series "Firm It Up").

Day with the kids was great! My one student had a milestone today...she fed herself for the first time! She's in the Multiple Disabilities class...she's 16yrs old and today, she picked up the fork, stuck it into the food, lifted it to her mouth and ate. She did this for most of her meal! Needless to say, the tears started flowing! I was soooooo proud of her. It was absolutely amazing! The things that seem so small for a 'normal' child are such a big deal for some of my kids.

I use the pedometer when I remember. I figure I'm going pretty much the same each day (between 2 and 3 miles) just at school.

Thanks...I'm glad to be here. It seems like it's a really nice place.

Have a good night!

11-10-2006, 05:54 PM	#1
qbu Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 612 Gallery: qbu Stats: Never again/getting there/finally! WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 5, 2005	QBU's trip to fit Well, let's see where to start...I've been following the Atkins WOL since April 5, 2005 and so far have lost about 70lbs...I'm down 8 sizes and feel better than I have in a long time. I live in PA with my DH and DS. We have 2 Jack Russell Terriers, a cockatiel, and fish. I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist who works at a middle school and high school. About a month or so ago, I recommitted to my goal and so far, things have been going great. This is my plan: My plan is by April 5, 2007 I want to be at my goal. At my last weigh in that would mean about 46lbs needs to go by April. That's about 2lbs a week, which is very realistic (at least I think it is). I'm going to re-commit to my goal. I will: do one exercise video per day continue my walking weight train 3X per week drink as much water as I am now (or more) So far, I've been doing an exercise video a day (sometimes 2), walking, and drinking water. The only thing that I haven't done is the weight training. That has to start though. Need to tone up more. I've seen some familiar names and faces around here and look forward to meeting many more . __________________ ~44 F~ My Journal - QBU's trip to fit Turn your midlife crisis to your own advantage by making it a time for renewal of your body and mind, rather than stand by helplessly and watch them decline. Jane E. Brody

11-10-2006, 06:05 PM	#2
wannabethintoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 495 Gallery: wannabethintoo Stats: 256/190/140 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: May 19, 2005	Welcome to the journals qbu. Nice to see you here. You've done so well and I'm sure you're going to reach that goal by April of next year.

11-10-2006, 06:07 PM	#3
sheshy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shadow of Mt Rainier Posts: 302 Gallery: sheshy Stats: 264+/235/165 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2003 Restart June 2008	Hi qbu!

11-10-2006, 06:07 PM	#4
SweetE Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 522 Gallery: SweetE WOE: WW Start Date: 6/02/07	I'm so glad you decided rent a place here. Now I really feel at home! I have to hurry and post this so I can be first!

11-10-2006, 06:08 PM	#5
wannabethintoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 495 Gallery: wannabethintoo Stats: 256/190/140 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: May 19, 2005	You're waaaay too late sweete.

11-10-2006, 06:10 PM	#7
qbu Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 612 Gallery: qbu Stats: Never again/getting there/finally! WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 5, 2005	Wow...in the time it took to post my reply there were 4 others! Hi, Sheshy...I recognize you! Hi, SweetE...glad you to see you!

11-10-2006, 06:12 PM	#8
wannabethintoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 495 Gallery: wannabethintoo Stats: 256/190/140 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: May 19, 2005	We're a fast bunch.

11-10-2006, 06:13 PM	#9
SweetE Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 522 Gallery: SweetE WOE: WW Start Date: 6/02/07	AWE MAN,THEY CHEATED. I thought I left those ladies safely in another journal and snuck in here to post first. Then BLAMO. They beat me. Do y'all have like computer dog ears or something?

11-10-2006, 06:13 PM	#10
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,296 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	OMG! I misspelled your handle! I'm sorry qbu! YOU ROCK on those 70 pounds! Gee! I hope I'm posting first! Oh wait...

11-10-2006, 06:15 PM	#13
wannabethintoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 495 Gallery: wannabethintoo Stats: 256/190/140 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: May 19, 2005	And I don't think it would pass through the filters.

11-10-2006, 06:20 PM	#16
sheshy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shadow of Mt Rainier Posts: 302 Gallery: sheshy Stats: 264+/235/165 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2003 Restart June 2008	Wanna's flying fingers and a new shiny computer...watch out Cleo likes shiny things...

11-10-2006, 06:22 PM	#19
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,339 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	Hi Q!! Good to see ya!

11-10-2006, 06:25 PM	#21
qbu Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 612 Gallery: qbu Stats: Never again/getting there/finally! WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 5, 2005	Hi, Barb! How's everything going?

11-10-2006, 06:27 PM	#23
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,296 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	LOL!!! I like it! Wanna said the "b" word. Now I won't forget qbu! And yes, I like shiny things. And chicken Elmo.

11-10-2006, 06:32 PM	#25
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,296 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Oh geez! I thought it meant Bee... now I see you meant something else. LOL!

11-10-2006, 06:34 PM	#26
SweetE Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 522 Gallery: SweetE WOE: WW Start Date: 6/02/07	So, I assume you are on track today q? You always are, cuz you rock! I still have 20 oz. of water to go, I guess I'm going to go do it, or I'll be up all night!. Was your day with the kiddies good? Are you still using your pedometer? Mine was no good darn it. Still need to get another one. Have a great night! I'm super glad you are here!

11-10-2006, 06:48 PM	#29
kkat55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 747 Gallery: kkat55 WOE: Nothing at this time...