Shake your money-maker - Page 30

JK130 · 11-19-2011, 07:21 AM

me too. i hope all is well, christine.

jan

hi kitty

kittycitygirl · 11-20-2011, 11:56 AM

Hi Jan! How are you doing?

kittycitygirl · 11-20-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bejewelme

Ughg Christine I just had my 25th, ughgg, I am getting old!!!

25th? Getting older? Gulp....slinks away and buries head in sand

Princessdmw33 · 03-25-2012, 04:14 PM

Where oh where have you been??? Miss you!

kittycitygirl · 03-25-2012, 04:26 PM

I agree! Get back here!

ChristineCQ · 04-24-2012, 02:08 PM

Ok.

I've been back and forth with myself a million times about coming back. I told myself I didn't have time, that I couldn't commit to regular participation, that I didn't really need to be here.

But over the past 9 months, I added 20 lbs back of the 63 I had lost. My own fault: New job, family stress, not being diligent enough. I knew I had the tools to be successful and rested on my laurels.

Right now, my closet is split. In one closet, we have all of the clothing I currently wear. In the next closet -- in my plain sight -- all of the clothing I wore but now can't. It's depressing.

So I thought about the things that contributed to my success from 7/10-7/11:

1. Daily diligence. Checking in here, updating, reading the motivation.
2. Bacon. I'm serious. I cut bacon out and paid the price. It wasn't a conscious choice; it just happened, and I am regretting that.
3. Focusing on everyone but me. Ill FIL, ill DH, pre-teen DS, etc. I can't help them if I'm not at my best.

Thanks for asking about me, ladies! I hope I am here to stay.

Bejewelme · 04-24-2012, 02:12 PM

Christine- you took the hardest step admitting you need help and here we are, ready to help you. You know you can do this, you did it before and it is true we cant be the best to others when we are not taking care of ourselves, 20 pounds in 9 months is not bad I gained that in one week on my honeymoon, LOL It will come back off fry up the bacon, pour a cup of coffee with cream and talk to us in the morning!

Mad4Chillas · 04-24-2012, 02:59 PM

Welcome Back Christine! I did the same thing and gained back most of all my weight and am now working at getting it back off again. Dont feel embarrassed, it happens. Glad to see you again! We missed you

kittycitygirl · 04-24-2012, 05:25 PM

Don't be embarrassed. We're here for you. We all "get it"

You know what to do, just do it! It will come off!

JK130 · 04-24-2012, 08:39 PM

Yay!!!! You're back! I've missed you, and think of you often! It will be good to re-connect, check in, and share our weight loss journeys once more.

Welcome back!

Jan

ChristineCQ · 04-25-2012, 04:34 AM

Thanks, ladies! It's good to be back and back on track! I have been thinking about how the past nine months were so tumultuous and rendered me feeling like I didn't have much control in my life, and the side-effect was that I basically gave up on disciplined eating/exercising. I wish the opposite had been true, you know? Wouldn't a more natural reaction to uncontrollable circumstances be to TAKE control of one's personal circumstances? For some reason, I had the opposite experience, but I've decided that I need to take back control over my decisions.

After all, it's the only thing I really can control, right? Everything else is well outside our control.

Blonde with a Rose · 04-25-2012, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK130

Yay!!!! You're back! I've missed you, and think of you often! It will be good to re-connect, check in, and share our weight loss journeys once more.

Welcome back!

Jan

DITTO!

You have been so missed. Baby steps. We're here for you.

MagieDen · 04-25-2012, 08:29 AM

Hey Christine, I am back too since the beginning of the year. Glad you are back!

Now shake your money maker!

ChristineCQ · 04-25-2012, 11:29 AM

MAGIE!!! Great to see you! I love your avatar!!!

And 171 miles walked this year? GO YOU!!!

Today I am drinking water like it's my job! 75 oz down so far; I hope it will help flush out the bloat!!

Blonde with a Rose · 04-26-2012, 08:09 AM

Mornin' Christine! Drinking water like it's your job! I like that! Seems I'm hardly ever thirsty (for water) and I need to drink it. Lots more of it.

So glad you're back. On track or off, I've missed your wit and wisdom.

ChristineCQ · 04-26-2012, 08:33 AM

Thanks, Blonde! One down side of the water.......constant bathroom trips! I cannot make it through more than a 1-hour meeting without having to go! I think I should get a pedometer and track my steps to and from the rest room. I might catch up with Magie's 171 miles!!!

MagieDen · 04-26-2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChristineCQ

Thanks, Blonde! One down side of the water.......constant bathroom trips! I cannot make it through more than a 1-hour meeting without having to go! I think I should get a pedometer and track my steps to and from the rest room. I might catch up with Magie's 171 miles!!!

Morning Christine, walking to the bathroom and getting a pedometer to track it is great!!! I hear you on the bathroom thing, up the water intake, more trips to the bathroom. I don't work(oh hubby says I do but I don't get paid for it)outside the home but my nearest bathroom in my home is either upstairs or downstairs. You would think I would be skinnier with all the climbing up or down to use the bathroom.

I think the worst part is that I have to stop drinking way before I go for my 2-3 mile walk, you get the picture? Excited to hear you get back into your exercise routine, Zumba anyone?

Bejewelme · 04-26-2012, 08:50 AM

Being on the road all day with sales calls I know where every bathroom is,I said I am dreading the trip to Myrtle Beach my hubby said I cant drink so much water, hahhahaha, I really feel bloated when I dont drink, so I told him plan to stop a lot!

Princessdmw33 · 04-26-2012, 09:06 AM

Gosh I need to up my water again. I was doing so well for the longest time and have really been slacking on it.

kittycitygirl · 04-26-2012, 08:35 PM

I hear ya on th RR problem and drinking water. A big problem for me on work days!

ChristineCQ · 04-27-2012, 04:34 AM

DAWN!!! How are you????

I was in the bathroom about, oh, ten times overnight. No joke. I stopped drinking water at dinner, but it didn't seem to matter. I wonder if my body will figure it out and get to a point where I won't need to go so much. Has anyone else evened out in this way?

MagieDen · 04-27-2012, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChristineCQ

DAWN!!! How are you????

I was in the bathroom about, oh, ten times overnight. No joke. I stopped drinking water at dinner, but it didn't seem to matter. I wonder if my body will figure it out and get to a point where I won't need to go so much. Has anyone else evened out in this way?

Nope not me, I stopped drinking in the afternoon so I could get in my 3 mile walk with hubby in the evening and I still ran in the house afterwards to go. I am perimenupausal and that doesn't help either. It would be nice to believe I could slow down with increased H20, I could always hope.

Have a good day Christine, even if you are in the camode alot!

ChristineCQ · 04-27-2012, 04:44 AM

Ah, well.....not much hope then, is there?? I guess I need to resign myself to living la vida latrine.

3 miles!!! Go you!

Princessdmw33 · 04-27-2012, 06:53 AM

I am doing well! Busy and I am thrilled that you are back!

After I posted about the water I went right to our Coke machine and got a water out! I refilled it once while at work and then came home and had more. I need to get back to the water. I have really slacked on that and it isn't like I really replaced it with anything. Fortunately when I do drink a lot of water I don't have the overnight issues like you guys do but I am stubborn and would be restless all night just so I don't have to get up and get out of a warm bed and risk waking up too much.

kittycitygirl · 04-27-2012, 08:24 PM

I'm back in ketosis....first sign....toilet times multiplied!

ChristineCQ · 04-28-2012, 03:21 AM

Good for you, Dawn!! Did you notice any side-effects of not drinking enough water? I tend to have a low-grade headache all day (which I usually fail to connect to dehydration, duh!). Weekend are tough for me with the water; today, for example, I'll be running DH to work because my car is in the shop, then taking DS to his football game/pics. Then we'll be running around this afternoon, and I have a work function tonight. I won't drink a lot because I won't think of it, and if I DO think of it, I'll avoid it because I won't want to have to find a bathroom while we're out!!!

Kitty, great news that you're back in ketosis!

Blonde with a Rose · 05-01-2012, 08:49 AM

I'm trying to cut waaay back on the diet soda too. Maybe I'll get more thirsty for water, w/out the soda.

I'm so happy you're back Christine!

kittycitygirl · 05-01-2012, 06:30 PM

I get he headaches too if I need more water.

Back out...but going to get back in ketosis! Got to get strict again.

Mad4Chillas · 05-01-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChristineCQ

Good for you, Dawn!! Did you notice any side-effects of not drinking enough water? I tend to have a low-grade headache all day (which I usually fail to connect to dehydration, duh!). Weekend are tough for me with the water; today, for example, I'll be running DH to work because my car is in the shop, then taking DS to his football game/pics. Then we'll be running around this afternoon, and I have a work function tonight. I won't drink a lot because I won't think of it, and if I DO think of it, I'll avoid it because I won't want to have to find a bathroom while we're out!!!

Kitty, great news that you're back in ketosis!

I always know I didnt get enough water the day before when I wake up with a parched mouth. No good!

ChristineCQ · 05-02-2012, 03:47 AM

Trying to get back in, too, Kitty!! We can do it!

04-24-2012, 02:08 PM	#876
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,504 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Ok. I've been back and forth with myself a million times about coming back. I told myself I didn't have time, that I couldn't commit to regular participation, that I didn't really need to be here. But over the past 9 months, I added 20 lbs back of the 63 I had lost. My own fault: New job, family stress, not being diligent enough. I knew I had the tools to be successful and rested on my laurels. Right now, my closet is split. In one closet, we have all of the clothing I currently wear. In the next closet -- in my plain sight -- all of the clothing I wore but now can't. It's depressing. So I thought about the things that contributed to my success from 7/10-7/11: 1. Daily diligence. Checking in here, updating, reading the motivation. 2. Bacon. I'm serious. I cut bacon out and paid the price. It wasn't a conscious choice; it just happened, and I am regretting that. 3. Focusing on everyone but me. Ill FIL, ill DH, pre-teen DS, etc. I can't help them if I'm not at my best. Thanks for asking about me, ladies! I hope I am here to stay. __________________ "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." Robert Collier "When I run, it's me against myself, which means that I always lose." ~Christine Weight loss journal: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...ney-maker.html

04-25-2012, 08:29 AM	#883
MagieDen Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,453 Gallery: MagieDen	Hey Christine, I am back too since the beginning of the year. Glad you are back! Now shake your money maker! Last edited by MagieDen; 04-25-2012 at 08:37 AM..

04-27-2012, 06:53 AM	#894
Princessdmw33 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,840 Gallery: Princessdmw33 WOE: Low carb Start Date: November, 2009	I am doing well! Busy and I am thrilled that you are back! After I posted about the water I went right to our Coke machine and got a water out! I refilled it once while at work and then came home and had more. I need to get back to the water. I have really slacked on that and it isn't like I really replaced it with anything. Fortunately when I do drink a lot of water I don't have the overnight issues like you guys do but I am stubborn and would be restless all night just so I don't have to get up and get out of a warm bed and risk waking up too much. __________________ ____________________________ Dawn The best predictor of future behavior is relevant past behavior.

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11-19-2011, 07:21 AM	#871
JK130 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: northern CA Posts: 2,153 Gallery: JK130 Stats: 280/152/130 WOE: LC Start Date: 7.1.09	me too. i hope all is well, christine. jan hi kitty

11-20-2011, 11:56 AM	#872
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,536 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	Hi Jan! How are you doing?

03-25-2012, 04:14 PM	#874
Princessdmw33 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,840 Gallery: Princessdmw33 WOE: Low carb Start Date: November, 2009	Where oh where have you been??? Miss you!

03-25-2012, 04:26 PM	#875
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,536 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	I agree! Get back here!

04-24-2012, 02:12 PM	#877
Bejewelme Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reading/PA Posts: 13,535 Gallery: Bejewelme Stats: 350+/221.4/198 (5'10) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarted 9/27/2010	Christine- you took the hardest step admitting you need help and here we are, ready to help you. You know you can do this, you did it before and it is true we cant be the best to others when we are not taking care of ourselves, 20 pounds in 9 months is not bad I gained that in one week on my honeymoon, LOL It will come back off fry up the bacon, pour a cup of coffee with cream and talk to us in the morning!

04-24-2012, 02:59 PM	#878
Mad4Chillas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MN/WI Posts: 2,558 Gallery: Mad4Chillas Stats: S-14/C-12/G-4--5'7 WOE: Atkins Induction/Meat & Egg Fasting Start Date: 4/5/11 & 3/17/13	Welcome Back Christine! I did the same thing and gained back most of all my weight and am now working at getting it back off again. Dont feel embarrassed, it happens. Glad to see you again! We missed you

04-24-2012, 05:25 PM	#879
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,536 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	Don't be embarrassed. We're here for you. We all "get it" You know what to do, just do it! It will come off!

04-24-2012, 08:39 PM	#880
JK130 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: northern CA Posts: 2,153 Gallery: JK130 Stats: 280/152/130 WOE: LC Start Date: 7.1.09	Yay!!!! You're back! I've missed you, and think of you often! It will be good to re-connect, check in, and share our weight loss journeys once more. Welcome back! Jan

04-25-2012, 04:34 AM	#881
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,504 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Thanks, ladies! It's good to be back and back on track! I have been thinking about how the past nine months were so tumultuous and rendered me feeling like I didn't have much control in my life, and the side-effect was that I basically gave up on disciplined eating/exercising. I wish the opposite had been true, you know? Wouldn't a more natural reaction to uncontrollable circumstances be to TAKE control of one's personal circumstances? For some reason, I had the opposite experience, but I've decided that I need to take back control over my decisions. After all, it's the only thing I really can control, right? Everything else is well outside our control.

04-25-2012, 11:29 AM	#884
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,504 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	MAGIE!!! Great to see you! I love your avatar!!! And 171 miles walked this year? GO YOU!!! Today I am drinking water like it's my job! 75 oz down so far; I hope it will help flush out the bloat!!

04-26-2012, 08:09 AM	#885
Blonde with a Rose Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,320 Gallery: Blonde with a Rose Stats: 240/213/135 WOE: Anything that Works!! Start Date: (2010 JUDDD)	Mornin' Christine! Drinking water like it's your job! I like that! Seems I'm hardly ever thirsty (for water) and I need to drink it. Lots more of it. So glad you're back. On track or off, I've missed your wit and wisdom.

04-26-2012, 08:33 AM	#886
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,504 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Thanks, Blonde! One down side of the water.......constant bathroom trips! I cannot make it through more than a 1-hour meeting without having to go! I think I should get a pedometer and track my steps to and from the rest room. I might catch up with Magie's 171 miles!!!

04-26-2012, 08:50 AM	#888
Bejewelme Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reading/PA Posts: 13,535 Gallery: Bejewelme Stats: 350+/221.4/198 (5'10) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarted 9/27/2010	Being on the road all day with sales calls I know where every bathroom is,I said I am dreading the trip to Myrtle Beach my hubby said I cant drink so much water, hahhahaha, I really feel bloated when I dont drink, so I told him plan to stop a lot!

04-26-2012, 09:06 AM	#889
Princessdmw33 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,840 Gallery: Princessdmw33 WOE: Low carb Start Date: November, 2009	Gosh I need to up my water again. I was doing so well for the longest time and have really been slacking on it.

04-26-2012, 08:35 PM	#890
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,536 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	I hear ya on th RR problem and drinking water. A big problem for me on work days!

04-27-2012, 04:34 AM	#891
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,504 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	DAWN!!! How are you???? I was in the bathroom about, oh, ten times overnight. No joke. I stopped drinking water at dinner, but it didn't seem to matter. I wonder if my body will figure it out and get to a point where I won't need to go so much. Has anyone else evened out in this way?

04-27-2012, 04:44 AM	#893
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,504 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Ah, well.....not much hope then, is there?? I guess I need to resign myself to living la vida latrine. 3 miles!!! Go you!

04-27-2012, 08:24 PM	#895
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,536 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	I'm back in ketosis....first sign....toilet times multiplied!

04-28-2012, 03:21 AM	#896
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,504 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Good for you, Dawn!! Did you notice any side-effects of not drinking enough water? I tend to have a low-grade headache all day (which I usually fail to connect to dehydration, duh!). Weekend are tough for me with the water; today, for example, I'll be running DH to work because my car is in the shop, then taking DS to his football game/pics. Then we'll be running around this afternoon, and I have a work function tonight. I won't drink a lot because I won't think of it, and if I DO think of it, I'll avoid it because I won't want to have to find a bathroom while we're out!!! Kitty, great news that you're back in ketosis!

05-01-2012, 08:49 AM	#897
Blonde with a Rose Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,320 Gallery: Blonde with a Rose Stats: 240/213/135 WOE: Anything that Works!! Start Date: (2010 JUDDD)	I'm trying to cut waaay back on the diet soda too. Maybe I'll get more thirsty for water, w/out the soda. I'm so happy you're back Christine!

05-01-2012, 06:30 PM	#898
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,536 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	I get he headaches too if I need more water. Back out...but going to get back in ketosis! Got to get strict again.

05-02-2012, 03:47 AM	#900
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,504 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Trying to get back in, too, Kitty!! We can do it!