♥ Living The Low Carb Life......the Journey Continues!... ♥

[janetsbreeze]

Too bad it's so much harder to lose than to gain

[Blonde with a Rose]

Too bad it's so much more fun to gain, than lose.

Happy Monday D~ Cheers to a new week!

[janetsbreeze]

That is very true!

[ceecee08]

Yea get better Dani. You will make clearer decisions and the eating comes with being sick. It was comforting for me when I was down. Just because I couldn't breathe didn't mean I couldn't scarf down a doughnut or two

[ceecee08]

Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

Too bad it's so much more fun to gain, than lose.

Happy Monday D~ Cheers to a new week!

[DesertGurl]

Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

We'll figure all this out tomorrow!

Well, it's morning and I can't say whether I know any different than I did yesterday...

Originally Posted by Saxy1971

Take care of YOU, and get better, dammit.

I'm tryin! I'm tryin!!

Originally Posted by Jayce

Agreed.

Weight gain/loss is one of the most frustrating things ever...those who don't have to deal with it are very lucky, indeed.

Amen Sister!

Originally Posted by janetsbreeze

Too bad it's so much harder to lose than to gain

Too bad I didn't get the memo sooner about "how much harder" it would be once I got old

Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

Too bad it's so much more fun to gain, than lose.

Happy Monday D~ Cheers to a new week!

Originally Posted by janetsbreeze

That is very true!

Ain't that the truth!

Originally Posted by ceecee08

Yea get better Dani. You will make clearer decisions and the eating comes with being sick. It was comforting for me when I was down. Just because I couldn't breathe didn't mean I couldn't scarf down a doughnut or two

Thanks, honey! ♥ Amazing what you can accomplish even while sick, huh?
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Well yesterday turned into a high MD.. I just let go and quit thinking anymore. Weight was up, of course...but I owned it this morning and got on the scale anyways. I knew I'd be up.

Still no idea what I'm gonna do..today is an UD and I'm ridin it..DH is home and we'll be out most of the afternoon.. Hoping for some of that clarity that Blonde has will find me before it's too late.

Had some laughs this morning...anyone seen Vasity Blues?? Hi-larious!!!
My mood is significantly better for the moment..
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Goal for March: 227

3/1.... 229.8 UD .. SICK
3/2.... 230.6 DD .. SICK
3/3.... 230.4 UD .. SICK
3/4.... 230.6 DD .. SICK
3/5.... 230.4 UD .. SICK..ear/eye stuff
3/6.... 232.6 DD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/7.... 231.2 UD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/8.... 231.4 DD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/9.... 230.4 UD .. ..feeling somewhat better
3/10.. 231.8 DD .. .. eyes still ick..ear...turned into a high MD...
3/11.. 232.0 UD .. .. eyes still icky..ear getting better..

[zipp2play]

I am glad you are on the mend girl!!!!!!!!

[DesertGurl]

Originally Posted by zipp2play

I am glad you are on the mend girl!!!!!!!!

Thanks, hon!

Went to Portillo's for lunch.. ..all I can say is...those Chicago'ans know how to do it right!

Leaning towards trying a few days of straight lc until Friday and see how my body responds... not sure yet.. but I did grab ALOT of low carb eats while we were at the grocery... this lifestyle is gonna come for me kickin & screamin ain't it?

[Dedicated]

Originally Posted by DesertGurl

Thanks, hon!

Went to Portillo's for lunch.. ..all I can say is...those Chicago'ans know how to do it right!

Leaning towards trying a few days of straight lc until Friday and see how my body responds... not sure yet.. but I did grab ALOT of low carb eats while we were at the grocery... this lifestyle is gonna come for me kickin & screamin ain't it?

LOL!!! it's going to have to shoot me, then drag me! LOL

Glad you're doing well, hopefully you see some great losses!

[Blonde with a Rose]

One great thing about LC is that it will kick the hungries right the hell out. I like that. It's my go-to whenever I feel I've lost control over my eating. I think you'll feel better by the end of the week!

Clarity? I thought I said Clairol!

[DesertGurl]

Originally Posted by Dedicated

LOL!!! it's going to have to shoot me, then drag me! LOL

Glad you're doing well, hopefully you see some great losses!

Yep...I'm pretty much on the verge of feeling like death...and it's taking me! I'm so glad that you are really liking WW..I truly am a major failure when it comes to that plan

Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

One great thing about LC is that it will kick the hungries right the hell out. I like that. It's my go-to whenever I feel I've lost control over my eating. I think you'll feel better by the end of the week!

Clarity? I thought I said Clairol!

Ironically, for the first time ever working a plan outside of strict LC I haven't experienced the ravenous hunger..aside from a few scattered random DD's with it but got through it ok...I am just so so lost..I am totally at a loss for words or an explanation.. I want so much to succeed..I've fought through stuff, worked through so much mentally, and stayed committed..kinda embarrassing.

.....well..I guess it coulda been Clairol..I seem to need it more 'n' more these days!

[zipp2play]

Girl, do whatever makes you feel the best! I will be anxious to watch you SUCCEED!!!!

[Blonde with a Rose]

Originally Posted by zipp2play

Girl, do whatever makes you feel the best! I will be anxious to watch you SUCCEED!!!!

I kinda agree with Monica, whatever makes you feel the best. It sucks to be trying so hard and not getting the results you deserve. There is a tendency to feel like you are failing, personally, that you aren't 'worthy' of your goals. I'm projecting, of course...that's how I feel. Something you said the other day struck a note with me. Something about having great success and getting really excited and then wham, a stand still. No more results. You said this happened to you with low carb and then with JUDDD. I stalled for several months on JUDDD, too. I'm wondering if this happens to everyone or if the "plateaus" happen more with peri-menopause? I know it sure doesn't seem fair. In the long run, you need to feel good and having results is a big bonus...but I don't need to tell you that, right? I'm preachin' to the choir.

[janetsbreeze]

Omg Portillos! Loved to eat there when I lived in Chicago. Can't find a good Italian beef anywhere else.

[Saxy1971]

You have "success" written all over you, D! We all need to find our niche in what works--we're all different; otherwise, there would be one plan, and one only! (sure would make things simpler though, right?)

mmm.....Portillo's. Every time I visit my family in Chicago, I have to stop there.

[ceecee08]

Morning Dani!!!

I agree with it all.... do what feels best and what makes you feel as awesome as you already are. But I am with you on results. I am back on the low carb wagon....and determined more than ever.

[DesertGurl]

First of all, thank you ladies for all your love and hugs..most of all for listening to me cry, whine, moan, and act like a toddler sometimes. Love you guys!

Originally Posted by zipp2play

Girl, do whatever makes you feel the best! I will be anxious to watch you SUCCEED!!!!

Thanks love! I don't want to be a superhero, I just wanna lose some damn weight!

Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

I kinda agree with Monica, whatever makes you feel the best. It sucks to be trying so hard and not getting the results you deserve. There is a tendency to feel like you are failing, personally, that you aren't 'worthy' of your goals. I'm projecting, of course...that's how I feel. Something you said the other day struck a note with me. Something about having great success and getting really excited and then wham, a stand still. No more results. You said this happened to you with low carb and then with JUDDD. I stalled for several months on JUDDD, too. I'm wondering if this happens to everyone or if the "plateaus" happen more with peri-menopause? I know it sure doesn't seem fair. In the long run, you need to feel good and having results is a big bonus...but I don't need to tell you that, right? I'm preachin' to the choir.

No, you hit it right on the head...personally I am starting to feel like a failure..despite all the effort I have made..such a sad, awful feeling to feel yourself start to give up.. As for figuring out the plateau thing vs. perimeno... I have no clue..I just know that all of the chaos has really done a number on my psyche and self esteem.. I fought hard the last couple of years to find all that and now I feel things slipping...and I do NOT like that feeling! I found such a happy place mentally when I revved up my inner voice and I guess I didn't count on my resolve to waiver so much.. It's been so long since I've felt like myself, I can't wait to feel better..however, I believe that part of that equation also requires some weight loss Keep preachin, keep talkin! I need to hear it.

Originally Posted by janetsbreeze

Omg Portillos! Loved to eat there when I lived in Chicago. Can't find a good Italian beef anywhere else.

It was soooo good! Already planning what to get next time ...not exactly lc but....

Originally Posted by Saxy1971

You have "success" written all over you, D! We all need to find our niche in what works--we're all different; otherwise, there would be one plan, and one only! (sure would make things simpler though, right?)

mmm.....Portillo's. Every time I visit my family in Chicago, I have to stop there.

Thanks Lisa! Not sure I know where my niche is at the moment.. I used to believe I knew it, not so much now.....

Originally Posted by ceecee08

Morning Dani!!!

I agree with it all.... do what feels best and what makes you feel as awesome as you already are. But I am with you on results. I am back on the low carb wagon....and determined more than ever.

I am really going to try and find what works best for me...hoping that I do not strangle someone in the process. cause seriously, my frustration level is at an all time high! I just want some kind of result...like I said before, I'd be happy with 3-4lbs a month as long as it stayed consistently going down and I wasn't losing & relosing the same 4..KWIM?
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Started the morning lc'ing.. we shall see what the next few days bring.
Scale is on the rise due to my 3 high cal days in a row.. 233.2
Granted, not that huge a gain in the grand scheme but it's climing nonetheless!
Hopefully a little bit on lc will see the scale move back down. Praying!

Mentally I am in a low place..like I said above, I am feeling like a failure even though I KNOW that the only way I'd be a failure is if I gave up and quit trying. It still has all done a number on me and I feel like I'm being punished for trying or even wanting better health and to look & feel better.
I'll work it out because I'm stubborn and because the last couple of years have taught me that I deserve it.

This was on my FB feed today: Good food for thought today ♥

[janetsbreeze]

You are the furthest thing from failure

[Blonde with a Rose]

I kinda did think I was right about your feelings of failure, I think we can all relate. Last time I tried to LC I lost and gained the same ten pounds for a year! Man did I feel bad! In spite of all the bad news with the scale lately, you still have your head on straight. I think a few days (or more) of LC are a good idea. It will either help you start to lose again, remind you why you love JUDDD, ....or both! Right?

I don't know what Portillos is, but I wish I did!

[DesertGurl]

Definitely fighting to keep my head on straight through all of this.. it seems to be one of the biggest pieces of all of this that has been missing for many years..so I am thankful that I have it now..

I'll tell you what tho, having weird thought's (guilt) about eating today when I *know* today is supposed to be a DD Ate breakfast around 8:30 and I'm still feeling pretty satisfied 3 hrs later. I'm thinking salad for lunch and we'll probably grill some steaks for din-din..

The other things to consider is incorporating lc into JUDDD or not.... wait & see I guess..

[Missouri_Librarian]

Thanks for your support...

Everyone is rght, whatever makes you feel good and healthy...

YOU are not a number on a scale, it doesnt define you

Glad your feeling better

[MagieDen]

Originally Posted by Missouri_Librarian

Thanks for your support...

Everyone is rght, whatever makes you feel good and healthy...

YOU are not a number on a scale, it doesnt define you

Glad your feeling better

[melanie09]

Originally Posted by DesertGurl

Definitely fighting to keep my head on straight through all of this.. it seems to be one of the biggest pieces of all of this that has been missing for many years..so I am thankful that I have it now..

I'll tell you what tho, having weird thought's (guilt) about eating today when I *know* today is supposed to be a DD Ate breakfast around 8:30 and I'm still feeling pretty satisfied 3 hrs later. I'm thinking salad for lunch and we'll probably grill some steaks for din-din..

The other things to consider is incorporating lc into JUDDD or not.... wait & see I guess..

So you did start the lc??? You've loved JUDDD so much I'd totally incorporate it in with lc! Plus you've done just lc and you've done just juddd, but you haven't done both together!

[Blonde with a Rose]

Originally Posted by melanie09

So you did start the lc??? You've loved JUDDD so much I'd totally incorporate it in with lc! Plus you've done just lc and you've done just juddd, but you haven't done both together!

Word, Melanie.

[Saxy1971]

Sending you a big-ass hug! (Note: not a big ASS hug....I don't even know how that would work...My ass isn't really the huggy type.)

[zipp2play]

Originally Posted by DesertGurl

I'll tell you what tho, having weird thought's (guilt) about eating today when I *know* today is supposed to be a DD Ate breakfast around 8:30 and I'm still feeling pretty satisfied 3 hrs later. I'm thinking salad for lunch and we'll probably grill some steaks for din-din..

our minds are crazy little creatures, aren't they???? If you are LC, don't fret a rotation schedule girl!

[janetsbreeze]

You are really doing great. I think LC/JUDDD might be the thing for you!

[DesertGurl]

Alright, so I didn't go *completely* lc yesterday... I was fine until dinner time..
Ended up having a burrito with the kiddos and then had a reese's pb egg
Came in on calories around 1810..

The scale was exactly the same today as yesterday.. 233.2 Wondering wondering wondering if the 5:2 plan might be something I can do??
At the same time I think maybe just regular lc might be better... I. Don't. Know. !!!! ...apparently, mentally I am still on the fence with lc...I ate half a 100cal bagel with breakfast today...

Ear still ringy.. feels like noise faintly in that ear...annoying. Eye's still ick.. bought some allergy meds yesterday..that I'm afraid to take... I've taken allergy meds exactly twice in my life and BOTH times I ended up with an UTI. ..

DS has been in Canada for part of spring break..he is coming home for a few days..giving up my ticket for Muse so he can go, instead.. I'm just so glad he'll be home for a few days!

[Blonde with a Rose]

Dani~ I take allergy meds from time to time. Are you talking about over the counter zertec or claritin? You must feel miserable to have bought them. Sorry. When my ears are plugged up I take sudaphed. In fact once when my DD's eardrum burst the Doc told her sudaphed could have prevented it. she's had a very bad head cold too.

You know this food thing will works itself out. Eat intuitively, like your DD for awhile. Stay away from crap that makes you feel bad. That is all the advice I have until the the next post.

[Blonde with a Rose]

Hi I'm back with more advice....just kidding.