A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey

[becksterinindy]

Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

CAndy, glad to see you posting away again!!

Yep I agree

I think you can find a lot of info here (but I am sure you have already checked this out). Atkins has a site on the net also....I would love to send you a book....just PM your addy

1972 Atkin's plan by the book

[monet0329]

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Thank you tippy toes. Great to see you.

Monet, thank you .... I am going to look at my Dollar Tree (didn't think of that). I just found out the name of the book I am looking for, LOL.

I don't know if I should do the first one or the 2nd one. And, I could not take your book anyway.

Woman.. It was only a dollar..lol.. and like I said.. I have 2.. so.. just say the word.. and its yours ..not a problem what so ever.. but tell me in the next two days.. cause I have them off work and can go to the post office.. .. it's media mail.. so it wont cost much at all.. so pleeeasssee.. if you want it.. its yours !!..

[Edwards20]

Thank you Tonia.

This forum can be so overwhelming with information, but I want to learn.

I looked on ebay for an Atkins book. OMG, there are 4 different color covers for the new one - white, red, blue, yellow. I actually marked a combo to bid on if I get the money. It's not much, but I have to pay out of the checking account which is empty for now.

Watched a little American Idol ... not real impressed with the guys.
I am so tired, but don't want to go to bed just yet.

Randy came home about 7:40 for dinner. That was awesome. Hannah was able to see him BEFORE her bedtime. She was asleep before he left to go back. (It was a late night for her last night, and we paid for it this morning).

Today's Menu

I went to the max with 20 carbs today and I could still eat more, but I will stop. I think my counts might be a hair off, so I might have gone over already.

I guess the scales will tell in the morning. We had a lunch meeting today. None other than a mexican rest. Geeze ... so I ordered a taco salad w/no beans .. no seasoning on beef/chicken and lettuce w/sour cream. They whipped up some spicy salsa for me. I am just guessing the counts on this.
Hopefully with NO seasoning the scales will be nice in the morning.

[monet0329]

sounds like you made lunch work for ya.. .. you should be ok.. I would think hehe

but I will be for you a big whooosh..

I hope you get the book your loking for.. but remember .. my offer still stands.

I also know you may be afraid to give your your home addy.. I understand.... but I have alot of the gutter girls.. and I havent stalked them yet.. .. hehe.. no seriously.. I do understand !!..

love ya lady..

[monet0329]

Ohh and I totally agree on these guys.. I liked Blake and the chris taht sang country tonight.. thats it.. ugg.. tomorrow night will be better,,

[becksterinindy]

Wow Monet has a great deal for you Candy.......take it

I was so disappointed the boys tonight

[Edwards20]

Ok, Monet ... I have sent you my address.

Today is going to be a good day. I am thinking happy thoughts today and I am actually going to get some work. I may have to tell myself that every 15 minutes, but if I don't sell something .... I won't be able to pay my internet bill and I wouldn't be able to come here. SO that is my motivation for the day.

The scales were good to me this morning. I will wait until tomorrow's weigh-in to share. (and pray the scales are nice again in the AM).

I received this in an email, and I plan to share with the Gutter Girls as well. It puts womanhood into the proper perspective.

One Flaw In Women

Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.

They fight for what they believe in. They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.

Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, Yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.

The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH!!!!

[monet0329]

hehe.. I got that email last week.. I think I shared it with the girls.. but it was in the evening and I am sure alot of them may not have seen it.. so.. yes post it !!..

[Edwards20]

Guess I missed your post on that Monet ....... sorry.

I need to add that I "gazelled" for 20 minutes last night - 1 mile.
I have been having two 8 minute sessions So to me, it was a large step.
I didn't do this "instensely" but had my heart rate up for a few of those minutes. I tried to do a warm up and cool down.

My work out may not be considered a true work out, but I am proud. It's a start and it has to be light years better than sitting on my butt.

[twinkerbell]

Hey Candy! Hope you're having a good day.....

[Sadler_Girl]

I swear as long as you are moving and your heat starts beatting and you feel like you are moving its good.
Tradional I would not worry about as long as it is somethingyou like and will can stick with that is what matters.

[monet0329]

Hiya Candy girl..

I shipped your book out this am,,, .. so be on the look out..

good you on the gazelle..

Gonna go read some others.. love yaaa

[Edwards20]

Thanks twinker, it was a pretty good day overall.

Originally Posted by Sadler_Girl

I swear as long as you are moving and your heat starts beatting and you feel like you are moving its good.
Tradional I would not worry about as long as it is somethingyou like and will can stick with that is what matters.

That is what I keep telling myself.

Monet, thanks again for sending me the book. You are such a blessing to my life. I love you too.

[Edwards20]

I am so very tired this morning, didn't rest too well. But I am praying that I can put "mind over matter". I am sipping coffee, and finishing off the taco meat (the 1/4 that was left). All in all I guess yesterday wasn't too bad eating wise. Although I had the mishap with the chicken salad, I stopped when I realized I could not have it and modified dinner to a lower carb count.

So, today is my first week of the Gutter Girls 30 in 3 challenge and I am really excited about the weigh-in. I have a 7lb loss to report. Today's weight 240.

I am going to change my mini goal on my profile, as I have reached it. I have been doing 5 lb increments. But, since my challenge is 30 in 3, the goal will reflect that - that's 23 more lbs. So 217 will be my goal for now. It seems like a lot, but is less overwhelming that 100lbs.

[heidi21062]

7 Lbs! You may be 'The Biggest Loser' this week...

Keep up the good work!

[Edwards20]

Thanks Heidi ... I wish I felt like the biggest loser. Since last week the scales did show 239 at one point, I am not overly excited abou the loss ... but I will take it.

[Low Carb Mommy]

Candy, you are doing so great! You are exercising and eating right...that should be the real focus here. Just think back months ago to when you had no energy and felt terrible all the time. Now you are moving in the right direction and getting the ball rolling. Soon it will roll faster and faster and before you know it you the weight will be gone.

The wonderful thing about it is that you are doing it...not some pills or quick fix but you!! We all have to just take it one day at a time. I too have had issues with the scales, but I have to continue to look at the big picture...how much I lost in the month...how much I have lost all together...not the day to day stuff...everyone fluctuates on here.

We are all so proud of what you have accomplished. Let's bind together and make a pack that we won't be so hard on ourselves. .OK. (You can remind me of this when you visit my journal and catch me doing it)

[monet0329]

yeah.. what Beth said..

your Rawkin this challenge girly..

next week you'll be in the 230's... so smileeeee..

have agreat day hun,..

oh.. and your welcome for the book..

[Sadler_Girl]

True !

[Edwards20]

Thanks you girlies !! Ok Beth ... I will make that deal with you. I have it with Monet as well.

[Edwards20]

Ask for Tequila and Salt

This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize but, but it's 100% true.

• There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
  
• At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
  
• The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
  
• A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
  
• Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
  
• You mean the world to someone.
  
• You are special and unique.
  
• Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
  
• When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
  
• When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.
  
• Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

And always remember....when life hands you Lemons,
ask for tequila and salt and call me over!

Good friends are like stars...You don't always see them,
But you know they are always there.

"Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another,
Even Though Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway"

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here,
than a whole truck load when I'm gone.

[monet0329]

I love this.. .. I have gotten it in an email before..love love it..

have a great day Ms. Candy Girl..

[Low Carb Mommy]

You should copy this and post it in the main lobby...I think everyone would love it! Deal on girl!

[Tippy Toes]

Candy, one thing I did which helped me stay patient is I told myself I would be on this plan for a couple years or so to lose it all and continue on it forever to maintain. It WAS hard to just have a 100lb goal so I used years instead of lbs. I guessed it would take me 2 years to lose 100 lbs. Sometimes I would see the scales go down and sometimes (like Atkins said) I would lose a little ground and they would go up. But--persistence is the key here. And you are doing a FINE JOB! BTW, this month marks 3 years and I still have a little to go but not much. So I was off on my 2 year guess-timate but was so pleased at the 2 year mark anyways and was more than happy to keep going. I met a lady once who told me some good advice: She said "It will work as long as you stick to it no matter what". And it did, just like it's working for you now.

[Low Carb Mommy]

Tippy Toes...that is the best advice I have heard all day...sorry to interrupt in Candy's journal but I had to let you know!!