Atkins Attack, May 1st - June 15th.

[hubbys_girl]

Re: Atkins Attack, May 1st - June 15th.

Hi everyone! You know what sucks about moving? When people pack your tape measure and say stuff, like what do you need a tape measure for? You won't be sewing until we move will you? Grrrrrr! LOL


I hope all are doing well. i had the best breakfast this morning. OMG I drool even thinking about it now. Spicy sausage patties with scrambled eggs. Home made ketchup for dipping and strawberries with cream for dessert! I know! Dessert with breakfast! A nice cup of tea and half of an prange spice soy muffin with cream cheese icing. And some pan fried veggies left over from dinner last night. MMMMMMMMM good!

I'll check back in later, anyone got any questions?

[Alexa]

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Hi everyone

Sorry I haven't checked in for a while. Confession time: I have been weighing myself lately because have been zoning in on my CCLL. I think it is 40g net carbs. Am getting very frustrated as haven't lost weight since this challenge began and also inch loss has been very minor. So I've been driving myself crazy hopping on the scale.

Today it showed a gain, so I took the battery out and told BF to hide it, swallow it, destroy it, whatever he thought fit.

Other than that, everything else, food exercise etc has been on track except some sick days this week.

Well done to everyone for sticking to it

[hubbys_girl]

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Hey Baarb!!! WTG for being honest.... it is ok that you weighed. I will not chastize anyone. This program is a suggestion, not a **** regime where I freak out if anyone slips up. None of us are perfect, at least I am not and I don't expect anyone to be what they aren't.

As far as my program so far. This week has been good. All of my goals have been met and I feel a lot lighter. My clothes are fitting better and last years summer clothes are unwearable due to them falling off before I even leave the room! That is a nice feeling.

Still up to my underarms in alligators, and addicted to facebook, but other than that all is normal...

Keep up the good work everyone. Try sending a PM to people in the challenge to remind them that they are thought about and that we are all in this together. Last week I sent out 6 pm's, and will do the same this week... happy AAing!!!


HG!

[kisstuck]

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MAY 28 Measurements:

~~~~~~~~~START~~~~~~TODAY~~~~~~~~TOTAL LOST/GAINED

waist------------46-------------42.5--------------(-3.5)
abdomen---------47-------------44.25------------(-2.75)
hips-------------48--------------46.75------------(-1.25)
knee------------17.5------------16.75------------(-1.5)
neck------------14.75-----------14.0-------------(-0.75)
shoulders--------51--------------49--------------(-2.0)
chest------------49--------------45.25-----------(-3.75)
thigh------------27.5------------25---------------(-3.0)
calf---------L 18, R 19.5-----L 18.25, R 18.5----L (+ 0.25), R (-1.0)
ankle------------9.25------------9.25------------same
arm-------------14.5-------------13.25-----------(-2.5)
forearm----------11--------------10.75-----------(-0.5)
wrist-------------6.5--------------6.5------------same

TOTAL INCHES LOST SINCE 04/24/07: 22.25

still drinking my water, still exercising , still eating my BMR

and still taking my vitamins!

HG, I have to say, this is a great challenge!! Even though it is killing me with the no weighing, I like measuring and seeing the numbers go down each week.
Keep up the great work everyone!

[hubbys_girl]

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WTG KISSTUCK!!! 22.25 inches.... how wonderful! Don't yah feel like a millinon bucks?

WTG, really!

[CDRAKE1234]

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Wow HG! Awesome photo! You look great!! I haven't seen any of your measurements posted lately...how are you doing?

We just got back from our outing at the lake for the weekend! Oh..what a wonderful time...it did rain on us a 'few' times but nothing to horrible...just throw the kids in the tents and let 'em play. They did great! They absolutely love the outdoors, they always have! Can't wait to go again! Did pretty good over the weekend with food and exercise, biked or walked everywhere we went, mostly to the park and bathroom! I will have to measure later, I don't have a measuring tape right now, so I'll have to remember to do it tomorrow!

Keep up the great work!!

way to go kiss! that is awesome!

[kisstuck]

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Thanks girls!! I do feel pretty good! Even with the loss of inches, not a lot of change in the way my clothes fit. I'm hoping by the end of this challenge I'll be staring down at a new size! Maybe I need to do more crunches! I'm going out for a run---gotta make results happen!

[CDRAKE1234]

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Hellllooo ladies! Here is this weeks measurements....has it already been 4 weeks!!! OMG! Time has flow and those inches are going going going gone!!!

ONLY 2 MORE WEEKS TIL' THE END!!!


This week----
Need to work on water, remember to take vitamins!
Exercise was OKAY this week! Need to get running and doing abs again! I've been slacking!

-----------START-----THIS WEEK--------TOTAL
Waist........37.5...........34.0.....-.0............-3.5
Abd..........42.0............37.0...-0.............-5.0
Hips..........43.5...........39.....-.75..........-4.25
Knee.........16.5...........15.5......0..............-2
Neck.........14.5...........13.0......0............-1.5<Forgot to measure this week!
Shoulders...51.0...........43.0....-2.75.......-8.0
Chest........45.5...........42.25.....-.0..........-3.25
Thigh.........26.5...........24.5...-1.0..................-4
Calf...........16.............15........-2.0................-2
Ankle.........9.0............same...0..................0
Arm...........13.0..........12.5....-0...............-1.0
Forearm......10.25........same.....0.................0
Wrist..........6.5...........same...0..................0

TOTALS THIS WEEK -6.5
TOTAL THIS CHALLENGE -34.50

YEAH!!! I AM SOOO EXCITED!!!!
I'm afraid that some of these numbers may be off! My usual measuring buddy isn't here, so DH had to help...I dunno! Different measuring tape...I hope it is true but won't count on it til' next week! (I'll see you Monday Jess! Don't forget the measuring tape!!)


Keep up the great work ladies!!!

[hubbys_girl]

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WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO! Awesome Job CD! WTG! I am so proud of you .... acctually I am proud of all of you!

I haven't measure in about 2 weeks because I packed my tape measure, but I did go shopping today and I tried on some clothes for an engagement party we are going to on the 23rd. I was amazed to try on a 16 and have it bee a bit loose!! 14's are atill a bit tight but I'll take the 16 and be more than happy with that for now. I know my body has changed substatially since starting this challenge. The numbers of inches may now be as stellar as you guys, but I remind myself that since I started excercising it has been a drastic change and it will eventually slow down as I get closer to my goal. My goal weight is 160 and at 199 at my last weighin, that makes me only 39 lbs to my goal weight. That to me is priceless.

I have done well with this challenge. Not as well as I did durring my personal challenge that inspired this challenge, but still great. It has kept me on track and focused for the last leg of my OWL. I will be getting ready for pre maintenance soon. This is also very exciting.

I am now eating about 45 carbs a day, exercising 5 times or more a week at mid to high intensity, I eat my BMR+200 calories give or take almost every day, and my water and vitamins intake are consistent. (every once in a while I forget my pills.)

I think that I am really at a point where I have built a strong history on attkins as opposed to feeling like this is a new way of life. Time will tell of course, but I am resolved to never go back to 262 lbs again.


Ladies, to all that have persevered in this challenge, my hat is off to you. You stuck it through and the reward is yours in that you have gained new confidence in this WOL and you have seen that with just a little focus and faith in the science of Atkins, you can achieve your goals.

Good for you!!! Now let's keep up the good work for the rest of the challenge. You can do it!!! You already have!



TTYL HG~

[hubbys_girl]

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Oh, and thanks... I like my new pic too.... but is it possible to gain weight on your forehead? I think it looks mondo large? :S

[zencyn]

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I can't believe we are in the 4th week already! This really flew by. I haven't measured lately because I can't find my tape. The last time I saw it, one of the kids were playing with it. I think we are measuring in the next week or so at the Y in my 12 week fitness challenge, so if I haven't gotten a new tape by then I'll jot down the numbers at the Y.

[hubbys_girl]

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Hi everyone!!! Almost finished. In the final stretch and keeping it strong until we are done right? Well, I am just checking in to see if anyone needed any help with anything. Gotta go pack some more stuff and do some other puter work. Good night and keep it up ladies!!! You rock!

[hubbys_girl]

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Hey everyone!!! Have a great weekend.... hope to see lots of checking in. TTYL!!! HG~

[CDRAKE1234]

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HG~ are you crazy about gaining weight in your forehead! you're so silly! you look awesome...

I took some photos Friday in the same clothes from 1 month ago when we started the challange...and already I can't believe the difference. I am truely suprised, so I can't wait until the 15th to take some more!

My cousin is getting married on 7-7-07, so...I really can't wait to see what I look like then!!! There will be friends and family there I haven't seen in MONTHS....BEFORE CHRISTMAS! So, I hope I turn some heads if you know what I mean!

Take Care ladies you are doing great!!! Keep up all the hard weight! Measuring Monday!

Later~ Lindsay

[tryingagain]

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Hi everyone!!!

Wow this board seems quiet. Sorry I missed my measurements this weekend, I did measure but was having internet issues.
So I am down another 5.25 inches from last week. I have been really stepping up the cardio, eating on plan like a champ, (except the few weekend bacardi and diet pepsi's), and drinking more water than I can stomach. I really can't wait to weigh and take a AFTER pic on June 15th!!

I have a lot of reading to do on here, but I hope you all doing great and staying on plan!!