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[yankee]

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Well, I had the opportunity to run by the doc's office so I took it - 2 pounds lost. I'd hoped for more but I'll take anything that's a loss!!!! It's funny how the staff look for me now and get as excited as I do when step on the scale. I think this was the hardest two pounds so far and fully expect another stall. It's getting harder and harder.......

[punkin50]

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Weigh in report - Up to 30 lbs. lost - 2 lbs. this week. Didn't lose any inches though. I forgot to measure first thing this morning but I doubt that had anything to do with it. I'm still with the walking and Curves for my exercise. This week I made a big pot of cabbage and sausage and ate on it all week. That gave me a good change from my regular ole salad for lunch every day. Next week I think I'll make a broccoli cheese soup recipe I have and add chicken to it. It is very filling and will give me another break from the regular veggies I usually have - it's legal as well.

[Mary-chan]

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Glad to see everyone doing well! Congrats on your recent accomplishments!

I just got back from the cruise last night. I had a great time! I hadn't seen my family in about 3 or 4 months, so they were all really really impressed with my weight loss! They said they didn't even recognize me at first (and they're not the kind to say nice things without meaning them lol). So that made my day!

I managed to stay on the wagon while on the cruise! I wasn't worried about losing weight while on vacation - I just didn't want to gain or anything. I ate almost all legal foods - but was a lot less strict with myself. Breakfasts were easy because I'd go into their buffet room and load up on the bagon and eggs and was fine. I managed to find lots of things I could eat once I removed the breads. The only few indulgences I allowed myself were an occasional slice of fruit and once or twice a sugar free dessert. Ironically enough, the most i cheated was on the airplane on the way home - the flight was delayed so I was starving on the plane and ate their bag of pretzels that they give you. Not because I wanted it but because I was really hungry by then.

But at any rate - I didn't lose or gain really. Right under 220, right where I left off! I am ready to start losing again though, and surprise my family even more the next time I see them, woohoo!

Oh, and I am feeling really good at this weight. I'm at the point where I don't have to worry about fitting through turnstyles or worry about seat belts not fitting. I even bought some size XL souvenir shirts that fit me (I used to have to find the 2-3X's which were rare in most places). Can't imagine how it will feel the next 40 pounds I lose!

[Mary-chan]

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oh and what's else, is I went to the gym three times while on the cruise and exercised for 30 minutes each time. In addition to walking around the boat and hiking around on my excursions, that really helped me not gain any weight.

Anyway I am just so happy I survived the temptations! The hardest day to resist was their chocoholic's buffet, oye!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

[Elizellen]

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Well done on resisting the chocolate AND exercising too

[yankee]

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Mary, congrats on a vacation that you were in control of! Why is it that so many of us equate vacations with a total lack of self-control? We'll be in Disney right before Christmas and I'm not nearly as convinced as I once was that I'll blow this eating plan off while we're there. I'll just find a way to make it work.

Have any of you noticed a pattern to how people react to your weight loss? With 42 pounds gone and two dress sizes down it's become obvious, I think, that I've lost weight. Most women won't comment on it but EVERY man I know has said some form of "you're lookin' great". It didn't click until I brought dd to swim practice this morning. I hadn't seen many of the moms in quite a while and not one of them said a word but when I went down on the pool deck every single male coach made a (nice) comment. It's curious.
The home scale is moving down but I will hold off on the real weigh-in till Friday morning. I took in two pairs of capris and one pair of pants and will try to alter a couple of skirts this afternoon. I don't have the money or the iclination to buy new stuff right now.

[iyamamaschke]

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WOOOHOOOO MARY that is toally kick BUT (((HUGS)))) you should be sooo proud of yourself.

I had a killer day yesterday went on my treadmill and pumped out 11 miles it was hard I felt sick after but, I did it. Found out by using my pedometer that I actually ran 14.1 miles which is 22.6 KMS wooohoo I ran my Half marathon way ahead of schedual I have got to be soo very proud of that and I am.

Sarah

[Mary-chan]

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Thanks for the congrats! I think one motivator was thinking about what my post might say when I returned to the ADBB. I would think to myself "do i want my post to be one of regret, or one of pride"?

Anyway, things are still looking pretty good for now. I had worked so hard to get into these pair of 22's that I had in my closet for the past two years (with the tags still on since they didn't fit when I bought them), now those are too big on me! I had to go out and buy some 20's that are fitting fine . I bought a pair of 18's while I was out in anticipation (was also a 2 for 60 bucks on jeans sale at lane bryant).

Went to disneyland yesterday and rode on space mountain! So much fun! It's the first roller coaster I've been on in three years... I might have been able to fit into some at my starting weight, but I never wanted to take the chance. The thought of embarassing myself was greater then my need to ride on the roller coaster. Anyway, no problems with the safety bar whatsoever, so it's kind of a victory for me. Woohoo!

[CandSwirl]

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I, ___Candy__ swear to be faithful to the Atkins Way of Life in order to become healthier and look and feel better about myself. Whether facing fluctuations of the scale, fourth of july picnics, birthday parties, or mean jerks who want to tear us down..., I will not waver in my determination to the promise I have made to myself on this day! For I know that if I am true to the Atkins WOL, health and confidence will surely follow!

My goal is to __130______by christmas (or the end of the year).

I know that when I achieve my goal, I will __be the sexiest woman alive__________.

And I promise that when I am having trouble, I will come to my fellow teamsters to help! In addition, I will help my team out by also providing encouragement, wisdom, and understanding when they need it.

[yankee]

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Mary, I am looking forward to sharing in your Disney joy in December and some days that's all that keeps me on track. I can't wait to go and I'm going to enjoy every bit of it while still eating right!

My official weigh-in was this morning and there is another pound gone. Only one but I smiled on my way out the door just the same. My overall team goal by December is not going to happen but another 20 pounds is possible and that's what I'm shooting for. 43 pounds so far are gone forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mary-chan]

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Congrats on the loss, Yankee! 43 pounds down is awesome!!!

Welcome to the team, Candswirl!

[Mary-chan]

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Just in case anyone was interested, here are some Before & During's of me... Obviously have a long ways left to go, but I was looking at the pictures from last year (when I was at my all time high,somewhere around 275 I believe) and I could see the difference. Wish I had bought a new pair of jeans before the cruise this year instead of wearing my baggy jeans lol. I was happy I could take the helicopter ride to the glacier without having to pay for two seats! (didn't do that last year because I was embarrased).

http://homepage.mac.com/jimjimbinks/PhotoAlbum62.html

[iyamamaschke]

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WOW Mary I can totally see a difference the only Problem is it's not 2006 YET LOL. Too funny. At least I don;t think it is HE HE.

I must say you are sooo increadibly Beautiful it's sooo wonderful putting a face to the NAME WOW when you reach goal your man is gunna have to keep you at arms reach casue there is gunna be some serious head turning going on. I am guessing that you ahve naturally curley hair It's beautiful. Your face and everything is so much Slimmer.

YOUR doing so AWEOMSE I"M PROUD OF YA. Way to go.

WOOOHOOOO Yankee 43 pounds that's totally excellent. Your'e doing increadibly well I am soooooo PROUD OF YOU TOO!! WOOOOOOHOOOO. What a great thing being able to say I lost this much weight that is the weight of my 6 year old. Can you belive it you were carrying around a 6 year old you must feel so great.

I myself am not sure what I weigh yet I was really sick with the flu yesterday so incapacitated I ahve not taken 3 days off in a week well off running in a week in sooo long. I feel so crappy I couldn't do it but, I will be back at it come Sunday I am sure and into the next few weeks.

Well I had better run I am weighing next Saturday lets hope for a big one ONEDERLAND that would be the best presant ever.

Sarah

[Mary-chan]

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WOW Mary I can totally see a difference the only Problem is it's not 2006 YET LOL. Too funny. At least I don;t think it is HE HE..

Sarah

OMG you're right!!! I put that together last night around 2 am maybe I was tired.. no more likely I am losing it LOL! I am getting too old can't keep track of my years LOL

Thanks for the kind words you are too sweet! I hope you are feeling better from the flu! I hope you get to see onederland on the scale, you have worked so hard you definitely deserve it!! Either way you still kick butt though!!


Today's weigh in I was 215.2, down about 4.6 pounds from when I came back from the cruise, but I am thinking I must have been retaining water last week because I barely even exercised this week!

That is my goal for this week, MUST EXERCISE HARDER!!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

[Holly-Nicole]

Hey everyone

How come it's so quite around here these days. I know I am as guilty as the next for not posting in some time but as I've said before, I find it very difficult to get on line on a regular basis and so enjoy coming back after a few days/weeks, whatever it may be and catching up on everything I've missed out on!

I've been keeping on keeping on and am now down to 208.5 which I'm pleased about. Onederland really is in my sights now and even though it's slow progress, it's still a downward trend and that keeps a smile on my face. I'm still on plan with food and exercise is still going strong so all in all, I'm a happy camper right now.

Hope everyone else is doing well. I've seen a few of you posting around the site and so feel as though I'm still in the loop on your progress but I hope TEAM FAT BLASTER has not been forgotten. I know there are a lot of other challenges going on at the mo but I would love to see this one out til the end with the original crew! I'll check back in later to see if any of the old gang have come by.......