Anj'a Journal

anj · 12-27-2006, 02:18 PM

I started Atkins in January 2004 at 238 pounds. I lost 80 pounds over a couple of years doing Atkins for the first year and South Beach for the second. About 9 months ago, I got off track. I've managed to gain about 60 pounds back. I'm so frustrated. I'm umemployed and depressed right now, so I know that all contributes to it.

Anyway, I've decided to start Atkins again today. I'm going to use this journal to keep myself accountable.

So far I've eaten a Cobb salad. It was 8 carbs.

anj · 12-27-2006, 06:04 PM

Things are going pretty well so far today. Usually, I watch calories and carbs, but I probably won't watch calories until after ketosis kicks in.

I think I'll probably post about nondiet things because somehow everything relates to diet. I think one of my main problems is that I'm not busy enough. I finished law school in May, took the bar in the end of July, but I really haven't done much since then. I'm looking for a job, but isn't going well. I'm going to have to start temping soon, because I have run out of money. I lost all of the 80 pounds in law school, when I was busier than I had been in my entire life. Now that I'm not, I think I'm eating because I am bored and depressed. I've been realizing that I am also feeling unsucessful because I gained all this weight and because I don't have a job...or a boyfriend, or many friends. I know a lot of this is because I recently moved to Seattle, but not having any of these things makes it hard to be excited about life. Okay, I've gone on for long enough. It is very wierd putting all my feelings out here, just addressed to the general public...or no one at all.

anj · 12-27-2006, 06:05 PM

In case anyone actually reads this, I am an awful speller. Expect lots of errors. Sorry.

anj · 12-28-2006, 01:02 AM

One day finished. I feel pretty good. Tomorrow I need to be really productive!

Bobby · 12-29-2006, 03:49 AM

Good job, the first step is always the hardest. Stick with it, you know by now the lack of energy at first will pass.

This is a journal, not a spelling bee

anj · 12-29-2006, 05:52 PM

THanks Bobby! I can't wait for all the energy. I don't think my body is in ketosis yet. Though I did eat an omelet about 4 hours ago and just got hungry, so I think it may be almost there.

I'm worried about tonight. I have a party where there will be appetizers, desserts and drinks. I'm sure nothing will be low carb. I'm sure there will be yummy homemade desserts though. I have the hardest time resisting homemade food because then I feel like I won't be able to have it again and also because homemade food is usually really good. I'm going to look over the before/after pics to give myself motivation. Also, I'm going to make myself a really good Cobb salad so I feel really satisfied before I go there tonight.

I still haven't been exercing. In some ways I think it may be good. Normally, when I start, I exercise a ton. But I think its easier for me to give up because all of a sudden, I'm eating healthy and exercising a ton and it is such a drastic change. Now, I've only changed my diet. It doesn't seem like I'm totally altering my life this way. I will add in exercise in the next week or so, but not quite yet. I do think I may try to do a pilates tape every other day though.

Bobby · 12-29-2006, 10:08 PM

I think you're right, a drastic change can be too much. I wouldn't worry about exercising just yet. I lost most of my weight last time thru just eating induction level carbs. Maybe wait until you're in maintanence before exercising? That way you have more control of the diet before going onto the next step.

Good luck at the party tonight.

anj · 12-30-2006, 01:12 PM

I did great at the party. I didn't eat anything (I ate a bug Cobb salad beforehand) and I had 1.5 glasses of wine. I know wine is not on induction, but I've decided that it would be fine for me, particularly considering the time of year.

I'm going to start exercising again before maintenence. Probably in the next week or so. I actually really enjoy working out and it makes me feel good. I'm just trying to ease in slowly because I have such an "all or nothing" personality. I don't want to be nothing in a couple of days!

anj · 12-30-2006, 01:13 PM

Oh, btw, I am done with 3 days!!!

anj · 12-31-2006, 01:59 AM

4 days done!

anj · 12-31-2006, 02:24 AM

I'm feeling good about my eating, not so good about life generally. I am so tired of getting judged by my weight. I am no different than I was 9 months ago (when I weighed 60 pounds less), but I am treated so differently. It just makes you feel crappy.

Bobby · 12-31-2006, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by anj

I'm feeling good about my eating, not so good about life generally. I am so tired of getting judged by my weight. I am no different than I was 9 months ago (when I weighed 60 pounds less), but I am treated so differently. It just makes you feel crappy.

Congrats on the self control at the party! And making it into the 4th day, you should be getting your energy back soon.

I know what you mean, seems like people look you in the eyes and smile more when you weigh less, huh? Well, that's what I noticed when I weighed less, it's kind of sad.

anj · 12-31-2006, 06:11 PM

I'm doing good with my diet, but not as well emotionally lately. I need to get a better attitude because when I lose hope, I go off my diet. I think finally occuring to me how much weight I gained and how much further I have to go. Gaining weight back sucks.

I look at all the other people and how far they are on this board, then I feel a lot of regret. I hate the feeling of starting over.

Bobby · 12-31-2006, 10:53 PM

Hang in there kid, keep taking it one day and one moment at a time. Keep reminding yourself this does work!

Just think, in six months it'll be swimsuit season and you'll be ready!

It's better to start over, than not to start again at all.

anj · 01-01-2007, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the encouragement Bobby. It is good to think ahead to 6 months from now. Not only is it swimsuit season, but there are always weddings and things, so I am always going home to see old friends. It would be really nice to look good. I realized it is possible that I can get back to 155 if I am very careful.

NYE was pretty fun. I went to see a band play. I wasn't sure of it, but it ended up being great. My roomate had some people over and they all brought hordueves, but it was great because most of them were low carb. It was great.

Anyway, let's see NY resolutions:
1. I'd like to be down to 135 by the end of the year. It won't necessarily happen, but I want to feel like I tried.
2. No going off plan for the whole year. I have a tendancy to switch plans a lot and I think I am going to give Atkins a year long try. I may go to SB after that.
3. Get fit - as in exercise. Love exercise again.
4. Read the chronological bible in a year.

anj · 01-01-2007, 06:30 PM

I have the munchies today. I'm not sure why. I guess we have all the hordoeuves from yesterday, so I've been snacking and I haven't felt like I had a real meal. I should go eat something.

Bobby · 01-01-2007, 07:20 PM

How about a nice omelette?

And those look like great goals! Great idea giving Atkins a full year, just be sure to move thru the different levels when you're ready.

anj · 01-01-2007, 11:30 PM

I ended up eating some chicken wings my roommate had brought for a get together that didn't end up happening today. They were great. I'm going to have to get some of those.

Well, 1.1.07 hasn't been as stellar eating as I was hoping for in 2007. I ate low carb, but didn't keeo track of carbs or anything.

Basic menu:

lunch: ham, turkey, cheese, a couple of asperagus wrapped in ham, 15 or so raspberries and some almonds
dinner: chicken wings with blue cheese dressing and celery, tea, a sq 85% cocoa chocolate, which has 1.25 ca

I know some of these arent for induction. I'm actually not sure that I am doing induction or just Atkins.

For a long time I just stayed low carb (under 20), but let myself have berries and nuts. I'm not sure if I want to keep that up or if I should actually do induction. I know I will lose quicker, but more painfully.

anj · 01-02-2007, 01:57 AM

I'm going to start fitdaying everything again tomorrow. I'm in ketosis now, so it's about time. Tomorrow will end my first week. I made it 6 days last awhile back, but I'll be glad to do a whole week. I feel like I'm pretty committed right now, I just need to make sure there is no carb creep.

Bobby · 01-02-2007, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by anj

I know some of these arent for induction. I'm actually not sure that I am doing induction or just Atkins.

For a long time I just stayed low carb (under 20), but let myself have berries and nuts. I'm not sure if I want to keep that up or if I should actually do induction. I know I will lose quicker, but more painfully.

I did that the first time too, I stayed on induction pretty much the whole time. I don't think it's a good idea, if you can work thru the maintenance levels I bet it'd be better. It takes a lot of disapline in my book though. Maybe increase the carbs by 5 per month or even longer to get comfortable without it causing too many cravings? Something to think about......

Quote:

Originally Posted by anj

I'm going to start fitdaying everything again tomorrow. I'm in ketosis now, so it's about time. Tomorrow will end my first week. I made it 6 days last awhile back, but I'll be glad to do a whole week. I feel like I'm pretty committed right now, I just need to make sure there is no carb creep.

Great idea, it's an excellent tool. And logging in the measured amounts will keep you honest with yourself.

anj · 01-02-2007, 07:08 PM

Tomorrow will be one week on Atkins. I am going to start exercising and fitdaying everything.

Bobby - it takes a lot for me to work through maintanence. For me, some days I am at 20, others at 3o, and others 40 or so. I have such a hard time making those days fall on a certian week. I think I may try though. I don't know, I might do 20 for awhile though. It's going to take awhile to et to goal. I have plenty of time to go through the levels.

Part of me is tempted to try Kimkins. Everyone loses weight so fast. I don't know if I could do it. I want to enjoy my food. I'm also tired of being fat.

Bobby · 01-02-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anj

Tomorrow will be one week on Atkins. I am going to start exercising and fitdaying everything.

Bobby - it takes a lot for me to work through maintanence. For me, some days I am at 20, others at 3o, and others 40 or so. I have such a hard time making those days fall on a certian week. I think I may try though. I don't know, I might do 20 for awhile though. It's going to take awhile to et to goal. I have plenty of time to go through the levels.

Part of me is tempted to try Kimkins. Everyone loses weight so fast. I don't know if I could do it. I want to enjoy my food. I'm also tired of being fat.

Congrats on the first week!

I understand how hard maintanence can be, I failed miserably at it. I did great on induction and didn't have any problems staying on track with it, but the more carbs I ate the more I wanted. I would suggest trying going thru the levels when you're comfortable with it.

I really hope that you don't try kimkins, Atkins is a proven meathod and looks alot safer too me. Please stick with the Atkins, you had great results before, right?

anj · 01-03-2007, 12:42 AM

yeah, I did have good results with Atkins. I did Atkins and then I did SB for awhile. I don;t think I am going to do Kimkins. I've thought about it and I don't think it is healthy for me. I know people can lose a lot of weight, but I think it will cause me to binge (I tried it once and I did). Sometimes it's hard seeing all the people who long 80 pounds in 5 months though.

WEll, week 1 is over. Tomorrow i start fitdaying. I'm getting sick though, so I'm not sure about exercising. My roomate has been sick and now I have it. It sucks.

Bobby · 01-03-2007, 03:51 AM

Don't be so impatient.

It might be a good idea to wait a week or two on the exercise, you're body is still under the stress of a new diet. Being sick and trying to exercise may actually slow the weight loss. Go ahead and get the fitday going for now, it'll give you something to concentrate on for a little while anyway.

Have you been taking your daily vitamins and drinking plenty of water?

anj · 01-03-2007, 05:31 PM

Yeah, I am very impatient. I remember feeling this when I lost the first time, particularly when I was at my highest. This time it's worse because now I'm unemployed, while the first time was during my first year in law school, one of the business times in my life. I am not going to work out. I woke up at noon today and it's now 4:30 and I'm exhausted. I need what little energy I do have to find a job.

I've been a little crappy with vitamins and pretty good with water. I had been taking like 15 different vitamins, but got of that when I stopped everything in April. I need to start again, particularly the multi, calcium, and fish oil. Well, and a few more too.

anj · 01-03-2007, 05:56 PM

Oh, I weighed myself and I was 210 today.

I was so tempted to eat off plan today. I left a meeting only having had 2 hb eggs and string cheese and then went straight to a coffee shop. Across the street is a donut shop which makes the most amazing donuts. It's even harder because they are natural and organic, so they aren't totally junk. Plus, they are tasty and smell so good from outside...

I'm not having one. I'm not going to let a donut end this.

Groovycadreamr · 01-03-2007, 11:08 PM

Doing great!! Repeat after me..... NO DONUTS!!! NO DONUTS!!!! LOL. j/k.

When we are doing great, almost everything is a temptation.

anj · 01-04-2007, 12:50 AM

Thanks Grovy! I was so glad I said no to those donuts. They are so good. My sister was trying to convince me to get some and bring them to her house (1/2 hour drive). She's not overweight though. I'm glad I didn't because that would have been way too hard. Eventually, I'll be okay doing stuff like that. Not yet though.

Anyway, I did well today except I ended up eating a lot of blueberries. My carbs are way up because of that. My total for the day was:

46 carb (32 were from the blueberries) and 1460 calories.

Tomorrow I gotta get it back under 20 again!

Bobby · 01-04-2007, 04:38 AM

All in all you had a GREAT day!

Try to at least start the multi-vitamins as soon as possible, the B viatmins will help with energy. An good job on the water!

12-27-2006, 02:18 PM	#1
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Anj'a Journal I started Atkins in January 2004 at 238 pounds. I lost 80 pounds over a couple of years doing Atkins for the first year and South Beach for the second. About 9 months ago, I got off track. I've managed to gain about 60 pounds back. I'm so frustrated. I'm umemployed and depressed right now, so I know that all contributes to it. Anyway, I've decided to start Atkins again today. I'm going to use this journal to keep myself accountable. So far I've eaten a Cobb salad. It was 8 carbs.

01-03-2007, 03:51 AM	#24
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,194 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: 376/326/250 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Don't be so impatient. It might be a good idea to wait a week or two on the exercise, you're body is still under the stress of a new diet. Being sick and trying to exercise may actually slow the weight loss. Go ahead and get the fitday going for now, it'll give you something to concentrate on for a little while anyway. Have you been taking your daily vitamins and drinking plenty of water? Last edited by Bobby : 01-03-2007 at 03:56 AM. Reason: spelling and grammar

12-27-2006, 06:04 PM	#2
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Things are going pretty well so far today. Usually, I watch calories and carbs, but I probably won't watch calories until after ketosis kicks in. I think I'll probably post about nondiet things because somehow everything relates to diet. I think one of my main problems is that I'm not busy enough. I finished law school in May, took the bar in the end of July, but I really haven't done much since then. I'm looking for a job, but isn't going well. I'm going to have to start temping soon, because I have run out of money. I lost all of the 80 pounds in law school, when I was busier than I had been in my entire life. Now that I'm not, I think I'm eating because I am bored and depressed. I've been realizing that I am also feeling unsucessful because I gained all this weight and because I don't have a job...or a boyfriend, or many friends. I know a lot of this is because I recently moved to Seattle, but not having any of these things makes it hard to be excited about life. Okay, I've gone on for long enough. It is very wierd putting all my feelings out here, just addressed to the general public...or no one at all.

12-27-2006, 06:05 PM	#3
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	In case anyone actually reads this, I am an awful speller. Expect lots of errors. Sorry.

12-28-2006, 01:02 AM	#4
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	One day finished. I feel pretty good. Tomorrow I need to be really productive!

12-29-2006, 03:49 AM	#5
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,194 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: 376/326/250 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Good job, the first step is always the hardest. Stick with it, you know by now the lack of energy at first will pass. This is a journal, not a spelling bee

12-29-2006, 05:52 PM	#6
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	THanks Bobby! I can't wait for all the energy. I don't think my body is in ketosis yet. Though I did eat an omelet about 4 hours ago and just got hungry, so I think it may be almost there. I'm worried about tonight. I have a party where there will be appetizers, desserts and drinks. I'm sure nothing will be low carb. I'm sure there will be yummy homemade desserts though. I have the hardest time resisting homemade food because then I feel like I won't be able to have it again and also because homemade food is usually really good. I'm going to look over the before/after pics to give myself motivation. Also, I'm going to make myself a really good Cobb salad so I feel really satisfied before I go there tonight. I still haven't been exercing. In some ways I think it may be good. Normally, when I start, I exercise a ton. But I think its easier for me to give up because all of a sudden, I'm eating healthy and exercising a ton and it is such a drastic change. Now, I've only changed my diet. It doesn't seem like I'm totally altering my life this way. I will add in exercise in the next week or so, but not quite yet. I do think I may try to do a pilates tape every other day though.

12-29-2006, 10:08 PM	#7
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,194 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: 376/326/250 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	I think you're right, a drastic change can be too much. I wouldn't worry about exercising just yet. I lost most of my weight last time thru just eating induction level carbs. Maybe wait until you're in maintanence before exercising? That way you have more control of the diet before going onto the next step. Good luck at the party tonight.

12-30-2006, 01:12 PM	#8
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	I did great at the party. I didn't eat anything (I ate a bug Cobb salad beforehand) and I had 1.5 glasses of wine. I know wine is not on induction, but I've decided that it would be fine for me, particularly considering the time of year. I'm going to start exercising again before maintenence. Probably in the next week or so. I actually really enjoy working out and it makes me feel good. I'm just trying to ease in slowly because I have such an "all or nothing" personality. I don't want to be nothing in a couple of days!

12-30-2006, 01:13 PM	#9
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Oh, btw, I am done with 3 days!!!

12-31-2006, 01:59 AM	#10
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	4 days done!

12-31-2006, 02:24 AM	#11
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	I'm feeling good about my eating, not so good about life generally. I am so tired of getting judged by my weight. I am no different than I was 9 months ago (when I weighed 60 pounds less), but I am treated so differently. It just makes you feel crappy.

12-31-2006, 06:11 PM	#13
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	I'm doing good with my diet, but not as well emotionally lately. I need to get a better attitude because when I lose hope, I go off my diet. I think finally occuring to me how much weight I gained and how much further I have to go. Gaining weight back sucks. I look at all the other people and how far they are on this board, then I feel a lot of regret. I hate the feeling of starting over.

12-31-2006, 10:53 PM	#14
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,194 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: 376/326/250 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Hang in there kid, keep taking it one day and one moment at a time. Keep reminding yourself this does work! Just think, in six months it'll be swimsuit season and you'll be ready! It's better to start over, than not to start again at all.

01-01-2007, 02:50 PM	#15
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Thanks for the encouragement Bobby. It is good to think ahead to 6 months from now. Not only is it swimsuit season, but there are always weddings and things, so I am always going home to see old friends. It would be really nice to look good. I realized it is possible that I can get back to 155 if I am very careful. NYE was pretty fun. I went to see a band play. I wasn't sure of it, but it ended up being great. My roomate had some people over and they all brought hordueves, but it was great because most of them were low carb. It was great. Anyway, let's see NY resolutions: 1. I'd like to be down to 135 by the end of the year. It won't necessarily happen, but I want to feel like I tried. 2. No going off plan for the whole year. I have a tendancy to switch plans a lot and I think I am going to give Atkins a year long try. I may go to SB after that. 3. Get fit - as in exercise. Love exercise again. 4. Read the chronological bible in a year.

01-01-2007, 06:30 PM	#16
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	I have the munchies today. I'm not sure why. I guess we have all the hordoeuves from yesterday, so I've been snacking and I haven't felt like I had a real meal. I should go eat something.

01-01-2007, 07:20 PM	#17
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,194 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: 376/326/250 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	How about a nice omelette? And those look like great goals! Great idea giving Atkins a full year, just be sure to move thru the different levels when you're ready.

01-01-2007, 11:30 PM	#18
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	I ended up eating some chicken wings my roommate had brought for a get together that didn't end up happening today. They were great. I'm going to have to get some of those. Well, 1.1.07 hasn't been as stellar eating as I was hoping for in 2007. I ate low carb, but didn't keeo track of carbs or anything. Basic menu: lunch: ham, turkey, cheese, a couple of asperagus wrapped in ham, 15 or so raspberries and some almonds dinner: chicken wings with blue cheese dressing and celery, tea, a sq 85% cocoa chocolate, which has 1.25 ca I know some of these arent for induction. I'm actually not sure that I am doing induction or just Atkins. For a long time I just stayed low carb (under 20), but let myself have berries and nuts. I'm not sure if I want to keep that up or if I should actually do induction. I know I will lose quicker, but more painfully.

01-02-2007, 01:57 AM	#19
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	I'm going to start fitdaying everything again tomorrow. I'm in ketosis now, so it's about time. Tomorrow will end my first week. I made it 6 days last awhile back, but I'll be glad to do a whole week. I feel like I'm pretty committed right now, I just need to make sure there is no carb creep.

01-02-2007, 07:08 PM	#21
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Tomorrow will be one week on Atkins. I am going to start exercising and fitdaying everything. Bobby - it takes a lot for me to work through maintanence. For me, some days I am at 20, others at 3o, and others 40 or so. I have such a hard time making those days fall on a certian week. I think I may try though. I don't know, I might do 20 for awhile though. It's going to take awhile to et to goal. I have plenty of time to go through the levels. Part of me is tempted to try Kimkins. Everyone loses weight so fast. I don't know if I could do it. I want to enjoy my food. I'm also tired of being fat.

01-03-2007, 12:42 AM	#23
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	yeah, I did have good results with Atkins. I did Atkins and then I did SB for awhile. I don;t think I am going to do Kimkins. I've thought about it and I don't think it is healthy for me. I know people can lose a lot of weight, but I think it will cause me to binge (I tried it once and I did). Sometimes it's hard seeing all the people who long 80 pounds in 5 months though. WEll, week 1 is over. Tomorrow i start fitdaying. I'm getting sick though, so I'm not sure about exercising. My roomate has been sick and now I have it. It sucks.

01-03-2007, 05:31 PM	#25
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Yeah, I am very impatient. I remember feeling this when I lost the first time, particularly when I was at my highest. This time it's worse because now I'm unemployed, while the first time was during my first year in law school, one of the business times in my life. I am not going to work out. I woke up at noon today and it's now 4:30 and I'm exhausted. I need what little energy I do have to find a job. I've been a little crappy with vitamins and pretty good with water. I had been taking like 15 different vitamins, but got of that when I stopped everything in April. I need to start again, particularly the multi, calcium, and fish oil. Well, and a few more too.

01-03-2007, 05:56 PM	#26
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Oh, I weighed myself and I was 210 today. I was so tempted to eat off plan today. I left a meeting only having had 2 hb eggs and string cheese and then went straight to a coffee shop. Across the street is a donut shop which makes the most amazing donuts. It's even harder because they are natural and organic, so they aren't totally junk. Plus, they are tasty and smell so good from outside... I'm not having one. I'm not going to let a donut end this.

01-03-2007, 11:08 PM	#27
Groovycadreamr Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: a really BIG cocoon! Posts: 4,716 Gallery: Groovycadreamr Stats: 258.7/254.3/130 WOE: Low Carbin' It Start Date: OH, No not again!!!	Doing great!! Repeat after me..... NO DONUTS!!! NO DONUTS!!!! LOL. j/k. When we are doing great, almost everything is a temptation.

01-04-2007, 12:50 AM	#28
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Thanks Grovy! I was so glad I said no to those donuts. They are so good. My sister was trying to convince me to get some and bring them to her house (1/2 hour drive). She's not overweight though. I'm glad I didn't because that would have been way too hard. Eventually, I'll be okay doing stuff like that. Not yet though. Anyway, I did well today except I ended up eating a lot of blueberries. My carbs are way up because of that. My total for the day was: 46 carb (32 were from the blueberries) and 1460 calories. Tomorrow I gotta get it back under 20 again!

01-04-2007, 04:38 AM	#29
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,194 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: 376/326/250 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	All in all you had a GREAT day! Try to at least start the multi-vitamins as soon as possible, the B viatmins will help with energy. An good job on the water!