Wednesday Roll Call

[HoosierBuckeye]

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I'm back. I had a huge setback with losing my job and searching for a new one, but I am pleased to say that I have found a new one and will be starting on July 2.

My cousin's wedding is on August 5th, and while the dress fits now, I would like to look phenomenal, so my goal is to be at 170 by then. Originally it was 165, but with the setback, I am trying to be reasonable. I freaked out the other day when the scale said 180, but the very next day (yesterday) I was at 176.8, so I felt a little better.

Restaurants, especially non-diner-ish ones, are still a challenge. We went out to a sushi place last night, and I had the lettuce salad with ginger dressing, and ordered the hibachi chicken with veggies, no noodles. Of course, the thing still came with like 2 cups of fried rice, but I was smart enough to push everything I could to the side. Afterwards, I was sick as anything, but I don't know if it had anything to do with sugar or carbs, or that my stomach just couldn't take the new food.

So, a question: Does anyone know what is typically in that ginger dressing at Japanese places? I didn't think until after that it could have sugar in it.

I am working on my water intake, going to at least 2 L a day. That seems to be the number one thing to propel my weight loss.

Thanks, everyone, and have a great day.
Val

[Discolemonade]

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Checking in!
Morning atkineers!
Well, I'm on day 13. Loss of appetite is my problem this week. But I will survive. Weigh day is Saturday, don't think I've had additional loss. Measurements too.

I really enjoyed the laughs this morning so Thanks ya'll!

[BLAZING IN FL]

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Val, I do know giner dressing has honey in it, instead of sugar (most of the time), but don't know the carb count. Michelle

[Sheepie]

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A quick hello. Just back from dh's colonoscopy and everything was just fine. He remembers every little detail of the procedure which concerns me because if I have it done, I don't want to remember it! Afterward, they offered him juice, ginger ale, or water and he chose the water. Good boy! Made the Atkins choice even while groggy!

Congrats to Sandy! Yea 25lbs!

Today is my 3mo. Atkins anniversary and I'm up a pound, but my fingers are swollen. Could be all those sunflower seeds yesterday. Did I forget to tell you about those? Just as well! I can only officially say I've lost 27lbs and I was really hoping for 30. Oh well.

[partytrouble]

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sheepie, 27 pounds is a huge accomplishment!!!! don't attach unrealistic expectations and turn it into a failure, it is a tremendous thing to be proud of, and in only 3 months?! you go girl!!

i am down another pound today, but i never change my ticker until the end of the week in case i gain back. i have gotten into someone's ? (sorry, can't remember exactly whose really good idea this was) routine of weighing every day and then averaging the week total, i like it.

i am going to figure out how to attach pics today, so will even try to put some bathing suit ones on if possible!!!

[MrsD]

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Good morning everyone! I’m late checking in and didn’t even make it yesterday. Oops. Work has been crazy.



Congrats to those who are down and don’t sweat it to those who might be up! Have faith and keep on track. It will all work out in the end.



This is day 10 for me. The scale has been looking really good. I know that my commitment to exercise and all the water I’m drinking has helped in that. And I also know that the weight lose is going to slow down soon. I’m OK with that. I didn’t think I would be this far this soon anyway.



Have a great hump day everyone and eat well!

[SandyL2002]

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Good Morning. Great Job Sandy, nice to see you Scooter, Hang tough Buffy, I am recovering from a 2 lb gain from not really paying attention it just inched up on me. Back on track for us. I am 154 this morning and just do not want to change my ticker. I am confident it is going to be 153 by the end of the week, if not I will change it back. my losses are very slow because my (ccll)? is very low. I think I picked the right acronym for carb count to lose weight but wont swear to it. hehe

I never change my ticker backwards.. If I get a lower number.. I claim it

[SandyL2002]

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WOW! Sandy, I wish I could lose 25 pounds.

Has anyone purchased the Keto sticks? I bought them last night and it turned moderate purple, kind on in the middle of the colors. I'm still 162 lbs...no weight loss since the 11th of June. Is it possible to be in ketosis and not lose weight? I dont drink al. and i'm following everything by the book, lots of water, lots of veggies, no artificial sweetners etc.....and i worked out last night 45 min...

ARRGHH!!!!! I feel like Charlie Brown...just venting over here.....

My family is so not supportive of me at this point, they still think i'm crazy.

frustrated, Michelle........

Vent away Michelle.. You can do it My family always think I am crazy...oh well..lol

[partytrouble]

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michelle,
hang in there! even if you don't see results, just keep going and don't worry about the weight. if you stick to the plan, and just focus on staying on plan every day, you are doing all you can do and the weight will fall off eventually.

[Sherri]

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Checking in this morning, It's day 18 for me. I decided to stay on extended Induction for a little while longer. Still not weighing untill on sundays. DH still hides the scale for me. Seems to help. Great job Sandy on the 25 lbs. loss. It's not a happy day for me. A freind of mine just passed away. Will be spending the day reflecting on him. Here's to a legal day for all of us.

[guekjian]

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BRA-VO Sandy! That is awesome! Don't forget to post new pics! CLoudy day here in Magog, Quebec...but I am working anyways so...signing up at the gym with my daughter next week (once exams are over at her school) I am going to be sooo in shape!!! LOL !
Have a great day all!

[obkbbby]

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Hello, everyone! Another busy morning running around! *phew* But the good news is that my Slim in 6 DVDs finally came in! Yay! I did the Start it Up DVD just a little bit ago. Felt great! My arms definitely need the work – couldn’t quite finish all the arm exercises, but made it through the whole DVD! Can’t wait to lose more inches!



The other good news is that the whooshie fairy visited me! It’s been a while. I had been bad the last week of school. No excuses, really, had just been so tied up with cleanup and report cards and meetings that I didn’t prepare the way I should. Fell off the wagon and gained three pounds. BUT – have now lost those three and another one! (Go cheri, it’s your birthday! ) It has helped that I’ve gotten back to drinking 100 ozs of water a day, too.

Sandy – Congratulations! Woohoo!!!! (I claim lower numbers, too!)

Karen, Michelle, Liz, and Buffy – hang in there! Fatigue and stress can always give us a hard time. I just went through it, too, at the end of the school year. Keep your chin up and know that it’s just temporary!

Scooter – Outstanding! I thought dropping the caffeine was the hardest part of induction. And I didn’t even think I was addicted! Who knew? Keep up the good work!

Kathy – Good luck with all that work! Just think how wonderful it will be when you’re done!

Val – Welcome back!

Sherri – I’m so sorry! I know you’ll miss him.

Hope everyone has a legal day!

[partytrouble]

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sherri, sorry to hear about your friend.

also, i have been away from the board for a few days, wondering what happened with the friend whose husband had been in the bad ATV accident...that was horrible. it sounded like he wasn't going to make it, and just wondering if by any chance he improved?

[LooseShoes]

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Cheri, come visit us in the Slim in 6 challenge on the Miscellaneous board. It's Misplaced Southerner's Help me be hot in my wedding dress. If you have questions or need encouragement, that's the place. Emma just started, too, so you can commiserate together when the pixie gets to you.

Went to my nephew's birthday last night, I'm tired today. But even on my occasional tired days, I still have so much more energy than before Atkins.

[mitzimarie]

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sherri, sorry to hear about your friend.

also, i have been away from the board for a few days, wondering what happened with the friend whose husband had been in the bad ATV accident...that was horrible. it sounded like he wasn't going to make it, and just wondering if by any chance he improved?

PT - that was Skinnymom, and she hasn't been on the board since the 15th. I sent her a private massage, and if she sends a reply I will let y'all know.