Arthritis is a real NUISANCE!

[Jules831b]

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Thanks, I will have a read later today.
Yes I used to be a midwife so I know what you mean.
Well first weigh in lost 6.2lbs, not to bad I think.
Jules

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Well done indeed. If you look at and lift 6lbs sugar you have some idea how much it really is. There is one programme on television at the moment and the chap shows people huge amounts of lard which I think must be very helpful.

[Jules831b]

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Hi cookie,
How are you? I read half your journal, there are a lot of pages. Sorry about what I read, you are a very strong woman and I'm glad you are continuing with the diet. Keep up the good work hun.
My second week hasn't been so bad, I've had a couple of headaches, don't know if its the lack of carbs causing it?
I've tried to drink a little more water, but could do better. I don't feel as if I've lost much this week, Monday will show me just how much.
Best wishes
Jules

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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Jules. This time of year drinking water is not so easy that is why I drink lots of peppermint or fruit teas even though we are advised it has to be pure water.

Your headaches could be down to the fact you are not taking in caffiene also you are detoxing and a lot of gunk is being removed from your system hence the amount of water necessary.

I don't know about being strong I have cried a river in the last few months. I really hate living alone and miss my hubs dreadfully. I can spend days not talking to a soul and although the phone is good its in the evening commenting on tv or just having a laugh which I miss so.

[Jules831b]

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Thank you. I haven't had caffine in my tea for years since I last did this diet, and I don't drink pop or anything?
I can only imagine how sad time goes by for you, but I do hope you are getting the support you need from family and friends. What is the time frame for this? I really hope its not too long for you.
How has the diet been going for you this week?
Have you taking your dog for a walk?
Jules

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He should and I say should be home mid March. I have turned into a cup half ful perosn into a cup half empty person during this time. Then I kick myself up the bottom reminding myself that there are young wives and families saying good bye to soldiers who don't know if they are coming home again.

Unfortunately one of the reasons for my being low is because we live so far North that it is difficult for my family to visit and I don't even leave the house except for walkies with my dog.

I am still virtually on induction as I have been all along. Tesco just deliver chicken, vegetables, cream and oil etc. I might have a few extra peanuts to help with the roughage but mostly it is eggs, bacon and mushrooms for breakfast and chicken and vegetables for lunch with jelly and cream for tea. I eat celery and cream cheese as a snack and although I don't think I have lost much this week at least I haven't put any on and when I am miserable I eat anything not tied down.

[Jules831b]

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Oh thats not too far away now, so thats good. Yes I think we all have time when the cup is half empty and we all need a kick up the bum! Yes I don't know how I would cope if I had a hubby in the forces! Not too well I think!
You should invest in a webcam and you can talk to your friends and family online, I used it for signing to my deaf brother and it was fantastic to see people and talk or even just see them as you type and give the odd wave. Lol.
I don't think I have been really stict on the 14 day induction, I have ate low carb foods, but have had the odd one not on the list for the induction period, but if I'm loosing then I will be fine with that.
What soaps on TV do you like?
Jules

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I don't watch corrie or east enders but I have been watching a Police thing which is sort of soapy. We used to watch corrie all the time as hubs is from Manchester but I found it all rather depressing. Mind you we watch Grays Anatomy and things like that which are really sort of expensive soaps.

As long as you try and stick to the fat, protien and low carb veg foods you can't really go wrong. Many people who are purist when it comes to the Atkins woe will tell you that if you are not sticking to the book then you are on a low carb died and not the Atkins.

Thing is if as you say you are losing weight and not feeling like you are on a diet then that is the main thing. Remember that if you eat too much salt your body will retain water and you also won't lose weight if your system is not regular.

Although it has been cold and wet today my knees have not been too painful that is a plus.

[Jules831b]

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I love grays anatomy, casualty and holby city, others I watch hollyoaks, emmerdale, coronation street and eastenders.
I was a bit naughty yesterday, as I lost under 3lb I had a jacket potato with beans and cheese with my daughter whilst we were out, and later a bacon and egg roll and some french fries and peanuts, I was soooooo baaaaad!!!
But today I'm back on track, in fact not been hungry at all, its now gone half 4pm and only had a chicken leg today, that should make up for being naughty yesterday. Got my pork chops with veggies and cheese tonight and that will be it, maybe a sugar free jelly for afters.
I don't eat much salt at all, just now and again to season my food, but not everytime.
Weather has been lovely here for the past two days, been out painting my potting shed!
Best wishes
Jules

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You were bad but glad you went straight back on track. Don't forget that on induction you are only allowed a little cheese and people on the Atkins diet don't like aspertame which is in the sugar free jelly.

The painting should be a nice bit of excersise. I have been walking my dog twice each day which works out to about 2 miles and for me that is amazing.

Hope you enjoy your chops and veg.

[Jules831b]

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Yes its good I went straight back onto it again, I could have used it as an excuse to carry on cheating, but its good I didn't.
Yes I only have a little cheese over my veggies instead of the use of gravy.t
I know I shouldn't have the jelly, but I haven't had all my carbs for today so thought it wouldnt hurt. Won't be having it every day.
Yes I ended up doing over 4 hours of painting my potting shed, still have more to paint the inside tomorrow, so it doesn't matter if it rains as I can still do it.
2 miles a day that fantastic, are you like me once you have done this by the end of the day you can hardly move cause of the pain?
Jules

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The pain in my knees is awful, whether I have my legs up or just sit, they hurt in bed and yes I am not good with pain.

Remember not to punish yourself by trying to eat as little as possible. I find that I need to keep my metabolism burning bright and that is by eating three meals each day or six smaller snacks with plenty to drink.

Best of luck with the painting, we have had such pretty weather, that is the only way to explain the snow, cold but beautiful sunny blue days.

[Jules831b]

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I remember that throbbing 24/7 pain and you just can't put your legs anywhere, its like having restless leg syndrome you just have to keep moving them. That does go when you have knee replacements, though there is still some supperficial pain and stiffness, not sure why this is even though the old joint has been taken out?
To be honest I'm not punishing myself, I really don't feel hungry, just had a piece gammon and fried egg and one mushroom this morning and tonight had smoked cobble fish with veggies, that was it for the whole day.
Had another day painting the potting shed, and should get it finished tomorrow, can't believe a little potting shed could take so long to paint! LOL. It hasn't been touched for years though, we moved here just 6 months ago.
Though its not doing my golfers elbow much good, only had 3 hours sleep last night as it was extremely painful, so pretty tired tonight.
Hope to get some sleep tonight.
Jules

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I have been into town to do some errands. Bought a mother's day card and a plant. Now my leg is really hurting however, I have taken ibuprofen and some co-codamil and hope that it gives me a bit of peace.

Hope you got on well with your painting the weather here has been glorious which makes everything look better.

I really feel for you, I think not being able to sleep because of pain is the worsed thing.

I am at the lovely stage in this low carb life when I don't feel hungry at all. I still eat my big breakfast however, and eat just a light lunch. Then so that I can take more painkillers I have some jelly and cream or celery and cream cheese.

You must keep your metabolism working otherwise your body will go into starvation mode and the weight won't go away.

Hope you sleep better tonight.

[Jules831b]

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I hope the painkillers worked for you.
Yes have now finished the painting, just need hubby to put a new roof on.
I didn't sleep again last night, got only an hour, thats two nights in a row, now I have sat down I just want to go to sleep, but hubby will be home just over an hour and need to do his dinner. Though he did cook for me last night, which was nice.
I'm finding that I have a good late breakfast and then my evening meal and it seems enough for me, I'm trying to drink more though.
Jules