Chantyl it Like it is - Page 15

chantyl03 · 01-08-2009, 07:37 AM

Well i'm officially fuming! I spoke with the insurance company today AND got a copy of the police report.

Oh APD botched everything. We got a copy of the police report and it said that there was 1 passenger in each vehicle and an independent witness. Well, there just so happened to be 2 women in that truck! The "ind witness" claims she was driving right behind me and saw everything, BUT when the cops came there were only 2 cars at the scene, mine and the truck. And the firemen sent the two ladies who pulled me out of the car off, before the police arrived, so there's no report from them or that they even existed. And the most interesting part of it all is that the diagram shows me hitting the tail end of the van, with the truck next to the van, yet, the van drives off, i lose control and the truck gets hit by me?!? If the truck was right next to the van, how in the hell did i hit them...they should have been able to drive off just like that van did. In my opinion, if i had hit the van the way the diagram shows, the van would have spun to the left and hit the truck. None of it makes sense. Even the insurance guy thinks its fishy, but he said there's not much he can do because of the discrepancies in the police report. (He thinks the emergency teams mishandeled everything) I cannot believe that crap! They are actually getting away with this crap, and i'm getting blamed and NONE of it makes sense. How do you see me hit a van you're right next to?!?! HUH!? No ****ing sense. I'm pissed now! Pissed! This is by far the best pair of liars, I've ever met. The insurance guy told us not to get so upset because it was all covered, but how do you not get upset. I could have died. (the diagram shows me ending up in the wrong place as well). I know they want to ensure that their car get fixed, but we're talking about human lives. So now that i've ranted, I'm going to attempt to get some work done. I have my first completely solo program tomorrow.

s1mon3 · 01-08-2009, 07:56 AM

Hey Chantyl...It is only human nature to be upset. I am just thankful you weren't a fatality!

and that you had insurance...

YampyPie · 01-08-2009, 09:43 AM

Hey Chanty...I was in a car wreck in Oct. 2007...on my way to work and this elderly man makes a lefthand turn right in front of me (I had the green light and right-of-way)...he was in a huge, old truck, and I had nowhere to go b/c the lanes were blocked. I was in a 2 door coupe...so yea, I ended up with my car totaled b/c he, according to the police report "Didn't see me"...UM, hello?! I had the GREEN LIGHT, and you had a RED LIGHT...and if you can't see, then you sure as heck don't need to be driving! Anyways, what pissed me off the most is that the police didn't give him ANY type of ticket...nada. He broke the law, totaled my car, and ruined my life at the time. That's justice for ya.

Hope things get better! Dealing with insurance stuff is a pain in the you-know-what. I'll keep you in my prayers, dear. And congrats on doing so well w/ your weight

chantyl03 · 01-08-2009, 09:46 AM

Thanks J! Its all so frustrating. I feel better after my rant! I wish people took driving more seriously, it seriously is a dangerous risk we take everyday!

Flipz · 01-08-2009, 10:20 AM

Your life is the most important part out of it all. I am just very thankful you are ok. (and if you want to punch those people for doing it, I will hold them down for you

)

chantyl03 · 01-08-2009, 01:40 PM

Funny story:

I just used binder clips on my pants to keep them up. When i put them on this morning, I knew they were a little loose. Well they were barely hanging on and i couldn't figure out how to keep them from sagging lol. So i went in our supple closet and found those binder clips and clipped my pants LOL!!!

chantyl03 · 01-08-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flipz

Your life is the most important part out of it all. I am just very thankful you are ok. (and if you want to punch those people for doing it, I will hold them down for you

)

LOL thanks Flipz! I totally agree: that i should punch them

But seriously, I'm really blessed to have survived the wreck. So now that i've vented, i'm putting all of the DRAMA behind me. Karma, my dears, karma!

YampyPie · 01-08-2009, 03:10 PM

Hey Chanty, they used binder clips on America's Next Top Model last season...Paulina gave them a challenge where they had to make big clothes fit them, as if they were modeling those clothes for a catalog, and some totally used binder clips to cinch those pants in! LOL. So that was quick thinking

chantyl03 · 01-08-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YampyPie

Hey Chanty, they used binder clips on America's Next Top Model last season...Paulina gave them a challenge where they had to make big clothes fit them, as if they were modeling those clothes for a catalog, and some totally used binder clips to cinch those pants in! LOL. So that was quick thinking

Hey i totally saw that episode! Unfortunately, the thinking wasn't so quick. But i got there LOL

bekki1 · 01-08-2009, 07:59 PM

I am so glad you were ok. People lie all the time. Luckly everyone is ok and insured. Can you imagine if you were not how much more of a pain this would be. tell me about those LC ice cream bars you had. Sounds yummy!!! Congrads on the weight lose sweets. Any secrets to share?

chantyl03 · 01-09-2009, 05:17 AM

Thanks bekki!

The lc bars were from carb smart. Vanilla ice cream covered in chocolate and almonds. I personally love them, although i'd be satisfied with just HALF the bar.

Girl, i don't have any secrets. I wish i did. LOL. Just doing the usual. Ready to get back on the exercise train so i can achieve that runner's body for summer. Gotta get into that bikini i bought on sale for $2. LOL

Anyway, today's quote:

"What you have to do and the way you have to do it is incredibly simple.
Whether you are willing to do it, that's another matter."
-- Peter F. Drucker

Flipz · 01-09-2009, 07:18 AM

I would love to try some of those lc bars but I know me too well. if one tastes great, 5 will taste better!

Have a great day!

DiSa · 01-09-2009, 07:35 AM

Love that quote!

$2 swimsuit, now thats a deal! I need some new boots I saw that Dillards had some for 50% off, sounds good so I need to go check them out.

How are you feeling from the accident?

chantyl03 · 01-09-2009, 09:04 AM

I'm feeling A LOT better. I'd say almost 90% improvement!

Flipz · 01-09-2009, 09:21 AM

Excellent news!!

bekki1 · 01-09-2009, 02:59 PM

I am going to search for those bars. I hope you have a great weekend. I am going to stay at my boyfriends. I am prepping myself for this hurdle. We have loved food in the past, mostly garbage and beer at our favorite pub. Wish me luck to have the will power.

chantyl03 · 01-09-2009, 03:11 PM

Good luck Bekki!

chantyl03 · 01-09-2009, 04:56 PM

Breakfast: fresh strawberries and tea
nuts
Lunch: chicken club salad
full fat yogurt with sf syrup
Dinner: crab cakes (crab, coconut flour and seasonings fried in bacon grease) and green beans in VCO.

chantyl03 · 01-10-2009, 04:52 AM

A quote I like:

Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us.
Peter De Vries

chantyl03 · 01-10-2009, 05:25 AM

Hello Journal,

Today i re-read my check me out post from when i hit Onederland. It really gave me a much needed push. I feel so proud of my successes so far, but can't help but feel worried with all the "i regained but i'm back on it" posts. I'm committed to making this a lifestyle change but i'm freaking out about carb creep. Is the carbodemon that bad? Will it be that hard to maintain? Its a scary thought. Having lost 60 pounds (from my highest), 35 of those pounds on Atkins, I'm deathly afraid that I will blow back up. I never want to see 200 again. Never. I look in the mirror and barely recognize the girl looking back at me. She so pretty, and slimmer than I ever thought possible. She has an air of confidence because she's living a healthier life. Surely this is not just her first try. Surely she can do this forever. Its a scary thing watching all of the people on these boards. We're all working toward a shared vision of better health and fitness. There are all of these beautiful people who have achieved and maintained, what an inspiration! But for those who cannot or do not. What is different? This is what i'm longing to know, so i don't fall into another vicious cycle. I want this to be my final weightloss journey. I want to maintain and be a help to those after me. That's the legacy i'd like to leave behind. So i'm in search of those answers. I'm out to learn how to make this my final battle with my food/exercise/health demons.

Ok, i'm done babbling. Its just so hard when you think i'll never be _______ and then you get there. And then you set your next goal wondering if its achievable. And then you get there. I mean, its like nothing is impossible! But then something happens and you're back where you started. I used to gain and lose the same 25 pounds over and over again. I don't want it to happen again!

Yikes, i said i'd stop babbling, so....

chantyl03 · 01-10-2009, 06:19 AM

Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip.
Arnold H. Glasgow

Tiffany2288 · 01-10-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chantyl03

Funny story:

I just used binder clips on my pants to keep them up. When i put them on this morning, I knew they were a little loose. Well they were barely hanging on and i couldn't figure out how to keep them from sagging lol. So i went in our supple closet and found those binder clips and clipped my pants LOL!!!

This is freaking hilarious!!

Tiffany2288 · 01-10-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chantyl03

Well i'm officially fuming! I spoke with the insurance company today AND got a copy of the police report.

Oh APD botched everything. We got a copy of the police report and it said that there was 1 passenger in each vehicle and an independent witness. Well, there just so happened to be 2 women in that truck! The "ind witness" claims she was driving right behind me and saw everything, BUT when the cops came there were only 2 cars at the scene, mine and the truck. And the firemen sent the two ladies who pulled me out of the car off, before the police arrived, so there's no report from them or that they even existed. And the most interesting part of it all is that the diagram shows me hitting the tail end of the van, with the truck next to the van, yet, the van drives off, i lose control and the truck gets hit by me?!? If the truck was right next to the van, how in the hell did i hit them...they should have been able to drive off just like that van did. In my opinion, if i had hit the van the way the diagram shows, the van would have spun to the left and hit the truck. None of it makes sense. Even the insurance guy thinks its fishy, but he said there's not much he can do because of the discrepancies in the police report. (He thinks the emergency teams mishandeled everything) I cannot believe that crap! They are actually getting away with this crap, and i'm getting blamed and NONE of it makes sense. How do you see me hit a van you're right next to?!?! HUH!? No ****ing sense. I'm pissed now! Pissed! This is by far the best pair of liars, I've ever met. The insurance guy told us not to get so upset because it was all covered, but how do you not get upset. I could have died. (the diagram shows me ending up in the wrong place as well). I know they want to ensure that their car get fixed, but we're talking about human lives. So now that i've ranted, I'm going to attempt to get some work done. I have my first completely solo program tomorrow.

I'm a little behind on reading your journal and just saw this, and wanted to say wow, just wow! First off I am so glad that you are ok, and secondly I feel your pain. The lies and scamming these people are pulling on you is toal BS. Its crazy and it really sucks that its happening to you.

I agree that people like total nuts and are so reckless, I live in NJ where the auto insurance is the highest in the nation bec NJ drivers are the worst!

I am really glad you are ok though.

little3chordme · 01-10-2009, 10:09 PM

i agree on the worry all those carb creep posts cause... it's scary how many people fail and restart over and over again. i'm glad somebody feels the same, the possibility is a frightening thing.

we know how to live this way and we know that it works for us, so we will succeed. your posts are something i look to for inspiration (i'm right around where you started atkins), so keep it up!

chantyl03 · 01-11-2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by little3chordme

i agree on the worry all those carb creep posts cause... it's scary how many people fail and restart over and over again. i'm glad somebody feels the same, the possibility is a frightening thing.

we know how to live this way and we know that it works for us, so we will succeed. your posts are something i look to for inspiration (i'm right around where you started atkins), so keep it up!

Hey girl,

I sure am glad that i'm not alone in that concern. I tend to think that there has to be a difference between those who succeed and maintain and those who fall back and restart. I'm paying special attention to those maintainers to see if i can't figure out the secret.

chantyl03 · 01-11-2009, 05:21 AM

Stolen from betty's signature:

Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. ~Edward Stanley

I chose this one today because i think exercise is the essential piece that a lot of people miss. I read a lot of weight loss related articles and i've seen many times where maintainers of weight loss HAD to continue to exercise as part of their maintenance plans. Therefore, i think its essential that i make exercise a part of my routine.

This morning i got up at six and went to the neighborhood gym. I did day 1 of my training as follows:

10 min walk
3 min jog
7 min walk
3 min jog
7 min walk

Totaling 30 mins and 1.2 miles. When i used to go to the gym i'd usually do a lot more than that, but since i'm following a scheduled program that's what i did (followed the program). Not going to lie, felt weird jogging, as that's not something i readily do. But i'm excited about this.

chantyl03 · 01-11-2009, 08:25 AM

egg drop soup seems to be a big hit with folks around here, so i want to try it:

Egg Drop Soup
I use 4 cups of organic chicken broth
2 free-range eggs
1 TB organic apple cider vinegar

I also add 1 teaspoon organic toasted sesame oil, powdered ginger, salt, pepper and chives to make it taste like egg drop soup

Egg Drop Soup
1 medium egg
1 cup clear soup (broth, bouillon or consomme) *I suggest lowest sodium
Celery salt
Beat the egg lightly with a fork and drop into broth when at the simmering point (don't boil) in saucepan,
stirring constantly. When egg has thickened slightly, serve. Season to taste with celery salt. (90 calories)
Makes 1 serving

I also bought the fish steaks i read about on the boards yesterday. a little more nervous about trying those lol....

Lastly, i bought brussel sprouts. I have heard over and over that they are good roasted in the oven, so i will try that sometime soon.

Today, i'm going to make linda sue's mexican spinach lasagna. Going to eat this for dinner tonight and then lunches the rest of the week. I made egg salad for breakfast this week (eggs, bacon, mayo, mustard and red pepper). so i'm going to try this soup for lunch and see how that feels. I also bought some more canned crab for crab cakes, because i fell in love with those the past two days and want more LOL!!!

So there are some food things i have going on.... preparation is key, so thats what i'm working on!

chantyl03 · 01-11-2009, 12:15 PM

OMG, my house smells like HEAVEN... i just baked Linda Sue's Mexican spinach lasagna and my entire house smells incredible... And the deliciousness actually made me feel fuller just from smelling it. Haven't tasted it yet; its dinner tonight and lunch for the rest of the week! Yummo! The egg drop soup at lunch was yummy... i through in some frozen veggies and all i can saw is that'll be dinner for the next few days too...

YampyPie · 01-11-2009, 01:41 PM

Lasagna sounds good.

s1mon3 · 01-11-2009, 02:15 PM

It really does which is why I am biting! Thanks Chantyl!

01-08-2009, 07:37 AM	#421
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Well i'm officially fuming! I spoke with the insurance company today AND got a copy of the police report. Oh APD botched everything. We got a copy of the police report and it said that there was 1 passenger in each vehicle and an independent witness. Well, there just so happened to be 2 women in that truck! The "ind witness" claims she was driving right behind me and saw everything, BUT when the cops came there were only 2 cars at the scene, mine and the truck. And the firemen sent the two ladies who pulled me out of the car off, before the police arrived, so there's no report from them or that they even existed. And the most interesting part of it all is that the diagram shows me hitting the tail end of the van, with the truck next to the van, yet, the van drives off, i lose control and the truck gets hit by me?!? If the truck was right next to the van, how in the hell did i hit them...they should have been able to drive off just like that van did. In my opinion, if i had hit the van the way the diagram shows, the van would have spun to the left and hit the truck. None of it makes sense. Even the insurance guy thinks its fishy, but he said there's not much he can do because of the discrepancies in the police report. (He thinks the emergency teams mishandeled everything) I cannot believe that crap! They are actually getting away with this crap, and i'm getting blamed and NONE of it makes sense. How do you see me hit a van you're right next to?!?! HUH!? No **ing sense. I'm pissed now! Pissed! This is by far the best pair of liars, I've ever met. The insurance guy told us not to get so upset because it was all covered, but how do you not get upset. I could have died. (the diagram shows me ending up in the wrong place as well). I know they want to ensure that their car get fixed, but we're talking about human lives. So now that i've ranted, I'm going to attempt to get some work done. I have my first completely solo program tomorrow. __________________ chantyl "Diet makes you look good with your clothes on. Exercise makes you look good naked. I wanna look good naked." Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal.** Watch me tyl it like it is! Visit Our Running Blog!

01-08-2009, 09:43 AM	#423
YampyPie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 2,944 Gallery: YampyPie Stats: Restart 246/239/199 WOE: Weight Watchers	Hey Chanty...I was in a car wreck in Oct. 2007...on my way to work and this elderly man makes a lefthand turn right in front of me (I had the green light and right-of-way)...he was in a huge, old truck, and I had nowhere to go b/c the lanes were blocked. I was in a 2 door coupe...so yea, I ended up with my car totaled b/c he, according to the police report "Didn't see me"...UM, hello?! I had the GREEN LIGHT, and you had a RED LIGHT...and if you can't see, then you sure as heck don't need to be driving! Anyways, what pissed me off the most is that the police didn't give him ANY type of ticket...nada. He broke the law, totaled my car, and ruined my life at the time. That's justice for ya. Hope things get better! Dealing with insurance stuff is a pain in the you-know-what. I'll keep you in my prayers, dear. And congrats on doing so well w/ your weight __________________ There is power in today, and there is *enough* in today.

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01-08-2009, 07:56 AM	#422
s1mon3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,193 Blog Entries: 108 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 245/182/150ish - 160ish WOE: LC Start Date: Jan 5, 2008	Hey Chantyl...It is only human nature to be upset. I am just thankful you weren't a fatality! and that you had insurance...

01-08-2009, 09:46 AM	#424
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Thanks J! Its all so frustrating. I feel better after my rant! I wish people took driving more seriously, it seriously is a dangerous risk we take everyday!

01-08-2009, 10:20 AM	#425
Flipz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 864 Gallery: Flipz Stats: 351/331/225 WOE: Adkins/Low Carb Start Date: Restart 10/5/09	Your life is the most important part out of it all. I am just very thankful you are ok. (and if you want to punch those people for doing it, I will hold them down for you )

01-08-2009, 01:40 PM	#426
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Funny story: I just used binder clips on my pants to keep them up. When i put them on this morning, I knew they were a little loose. Well they were barely hanging on and i couldn't figure out how to keep them from sagging lol. So i went in our supple closet and found those binder clips and clipped my pants LOL!!!

01-08-2009, 03:10 PM	#428
YampyPie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 2,944 Gallery: YampyPie Stats: Restart 246/239/199 WOE: Weight Watchers	Hey Chanty, they used binder clips on America's Next Top Model last season...Paulina gave them a challenge where they had to make big clothes fit them, as if they were modeling those clothes for a catalog, and some totally used binder clips to cinch those pants in! LOL. So that was quick thinking

01-08-2009, 07:59 PM	#430
bekki1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 2,147 Gallery: bekki1 Stats: 168/157.9/149 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/2009	I am so glad you were ok. People lie all the time. Luckly everyone is ok and insured. Can you imagine if you were not how much more of a pain this would be. tell me about those LC ice cream bars you had. Sounds yummy!!! Congrads on the weight lose sweets. Any secrets to share?

01-09-2009, 05:17 AM	#431
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Thanks bekki! The lc bars were from carb smart. Vanilla ice cream covered in chocolate and almonds. I personally love them, although i'd be satisfied with just HALF the bar. Girl, i don't have any secrets. I wish i did. LOL. Just doing the usual. Ready to get back on the exercise train so i can achieve that runner's body for summer. Gotta get into that bikini i bought on sale for $2. LOL Anyway, today's quote: "What you have to do and the way you have to do it is incredibly simple. Whether you are willing to do it, that's another matter." -- Peter F. Drucker

01-09-2009, 07:18 AM	#432
Flipz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 864 Gallery: Flipz Stats: 351/331/225 WOE: Adkins/Low Carb Start Date: Restart 10/5/09	I would love to try some of those lc bars but I know me too well. if one tastes great, 5 will taste better! Have a great day!

01-09-2009, 07:35 AM	#433
DiSa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,157 Gallery: DiSa Stats: 200/180/150 WOE: Lowercarb Start Date: 8/08/2008	Love that quote! $2 swimsuit, now thats a deal! I need some new boots I saw that Dillards had some for 50% off, sounds good so I need to go check them out. How are you feeling from the accident?

01-09-2009, 09:04 AM	#434
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	I'm feeling A LOT better. I'd say almost 90% improvement!

01-09-2009, 09:21 AM	#435
Flipz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 864 Gallery: Flipz Stats: 351/331/225 WOE: Adkins/Low Carb Start Date: Restart 10/5/09	Excellent news!!

01-09-2009, 02:59 PM	#436
bekki1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 2,147 Gallery: bekki1 Stats: 168/157.9/149 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/2009	I am going to search for those bars. I hope you have a great weekend. I am going to stay at my boyfriends. I am prepping myself for this hurdle. We have loved food in the past, mostly garbage and beer at our favorite pub. Wish me luck to have the will power.

01-09-2009, 03:11 PM	#437
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Good luck Bekki!

01-09-2009, 04:56 PM	#438
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Breakfast: fresh strawberries and tea nuts Lunch: chicken club salad full fat yogurt with sf syrup Dinner: crab cakes (crab, coconut flour and seasonings fried in bacon grease) and green beans in VCO.

01-10-2009, 04:52 AM	#439
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	A quote I like: Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us. Peter De Vries

01-10-2009, 05:25 AM	#440
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Hello Journal, Today i re-read my check me out post from when i hit Onederland. It really gave me a much needed push. I feel so proud of my successes so far, but can't help but feel worried with all the "i regained but i'm back on it" posts. I'm committed to making this a lifestyle change but i'm freaking out about carb creep. Is the carbodemon that bad? Will it be that hard to maintain? Its a scary thought. Having lost 60 pounds (from my highest), 35 of those pounds on Atkins, I'm deathly afraid that I will blow back up. I never want to see 200 again. Never. I look in the mirror and barely recognize the girl looking back at me. She so pretty, and slimmer than I ever thought possible. She has an air of confidence because she's living a healthier life. Surely this is not just her first try. Surely she can do this forever. Its a scary thing watching all of the people on these boards. We're all working toward a shared vision of better health and fitness. There are all of these beautiful people who have achieved and maintained, what an inspiration! But for those who cannot or do not. What is different? This is what i'm longing to know, so i don't fall into another vicious cycle. I want this to be my final weightloss journey. I want to maintain and be a help to those after me. That's the legacy i'd like to leave behind. So i'm in search of those answers. I'm out to learn how to make this my final battle with my food/exercise/health demons. Ok, i'm done babbling. Its just so hard when you think i'll never be _______ and then you get there. And then you set your next goal wondering if its achievable. And then you get there. I mean, its like nothing is impossible! But then something happens and you're back where you started. I used to gain and lose the same 25 pounds over and over again. I don't want it to happen again! Yikes, i said i'd stop babbling, so....

01-10-2009, 06:19 AM	#441
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip. Arnold H. Glasgow

01-10-2009, 10:09 PM	#444
little3chordme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin! Posts: 458 Gallery: little3chordme Stats: 268/149.6/143 5'7.5" Start Date: October 15, 2008	i agree on the worry all those carb creep posts cause... it's scary how many people fail and restart over and over again. i'm glad somebody feels the same, the possibility is a frightening thing. we know how to live this way and we know that it works for us, so we will succeed. your posts are something i look to for inspiration (i'm right around where you started atkins), so keep it up!

01-11-2009, 05:21 AM	#446
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	Stolen from betty's signature: Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. ~Edward Stanley I chose this one today because i think exercise is the essential piece that a lot of people miss. I read a lot of weight loss related articles and i've seen many times where maintainers of weight loss HAD to continue to exercise as part of their maintenance plans. Therefore, i think its essential that i make exercise a part of my routine. This morning i got up at six and went to the neighborhood gym. I did day 1 of my training as follows: 10 min walk 3 min jog 7 min walk 3 min jog 7 min walk Totaling 30 mins and 1.2 miles. When i used to go to the gym i'd usually do a lot more than that, but since i'm following a scheduled program that's what i did (followed the program). Not going to lie, felt weird jogging, as that's not something i readily do. But i'm excited about this.

01-11-2009, 08:25 AM	#447
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	egg drop soup seems to be a big hit with folks around here, so i want to try it: Egg Drop Soup I use 4 cups of organic chicken broth 2 free-range eggs 1 TB organic apple cider vinegar I also add 1 teaspoon organic toasted sesame oil, powdered ginger, salt, pepper and chives to make it taste like egg drop soup Egg Drop Soup 1 medium egg 1 cup clear soup (broth, bouillon or consomme) *I suggest lowest sodium Celery salt Beat the egg lightly with a fork and drop into broth when at the simmering point (don't boil) in saucepan, stirring constantly. When egg has thickened slightly, serve. Season to taste with celery salt. (90 calories) Makes 1 serving I also bought the fish steaks i read about on the boards yesterday. a little more nervous about trying those lol.... Lastly, i bought brussel sprouts. I have heard over and over that they are good roasted in the oven, so i will try that sometime soon. Today, i'm going to make linda sue's mexican spinach lasagna. Going to eat this for dinner tonight and then lunches the rest of the week. I made egg salad for breakfast this week (eggs, bacon, mayo, mustard and red pepper). so i'm going to try this soup for lunch and see how that feels. I also bought some more canned crab for crab cakes, because i fell in love with those the past two days and want more LOL!!! So there are some food things i have going on.... preparation is key, so thats what i'm working on!

01-11-2009, 12:15 PM	#448
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 10,445 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	OMG, my house smells like HEAVEN... i just baked Linda Sue's Mexican spinach lasagna and my entire house smells incredible... And the deliciousness actually made me feel fuller just from smelling it. Haven't tasted it yet; its dinner tonight and lunch for the rest of the week! Yummo! The egg drop soup at lunch was yummy... i through in some frozen veggies and all i can saw is that'll be dinner for the next few days too...

01-11-2009, 01:41 PM	#449
YampyPie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 2,944 Gallery: YampyPie Stats: Restart 246/239/199 WOE: Weight Watchers	Lasagna sounds good.

01-11-2009, 02:15 PM	#450
s1mon3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,193 Blog Entries: 108 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 245/182/150ish - 160ish WOE: LC Start Date: Jan 5, 2008	It really does which is why I am biting! Thanks Chantyl!