Monday Morning "Engage the Brain" Roll Call 8/20/2007

[BLAZING IN FL]

Re: Monday Morning "Engage the Brain" Roll Call 8/20/2007

Hi all! I just wanted to say a quick hi before I head the kids off to vacation bible school--and then I'll be going to the gym

It was such a great feeling to get on the scale and see I've finally dropped the couple lbs. I've been carrying around with TOM. After six days at a standstill, I was starting to get anxious.

I signed up for Muffin Butts which was at first a bit depressing to try on pants that were skin tight that I was just wearing a couple years ago....but then knowing there are a bunch of people doing the challenge with me was really encouraging and motivating. I can't wait to see how everyone progresses.

Sheepie, I'll say a prayer for your mom.

The rest of you--make it work for you today!

Hey, glad to see you are in the muffin butts challenge

[BLAZING IN FL]

Re: Monday Morning "Engage the Brain" Roll Call 8/20/2007

*Chanting* I love my children I love my children ................

Heidi

I'm chanting this with you hun.....i have quite a few of those also

[Tack Candy]

Re: Monday Morning "Engage the Brain" Roll Call 8/20/2007

Sheepie, prayers and good thoughts are being sent for you and your mom from "my neck of the woods".

Monday is a good day for a clean start. I have been flim flamming with this WOE. Nothing illegal, but I don't feel as centered as I should so I am back at induction (and am adding more consistant exercise).

Here's to a great week for us all!

[Tomorrow_I'll_Be_Perfect]

Re: Monday Morning "Engage the Brain" Roll Call 8/20/2007

LMAO, I just love these guys. Thanks for the chuckle Sweet!

You better believe I would usually blow off the exercise when on a bender. Why on earth would I want to exercise? I was going to ride my bike to my mom's house on Sunday and ended up not doing that though. I was super sore in all my 2000 parts and still am today but C25K Rung 2 is calling....can you hear it? Sore or not, I'm doin' it!

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys!

[AlaskaGirl]

Re: Monday Morning "Engage the Brain" Roll Call 8/20/2007

Happy Monday Everyone

I had a tough weekend eating enough after being sick. I realized I was possibly out of Ketosis or barely in last night so I will be trying to eat more this week. I truely have a very low appetite and when I do get hungry I only eat about 1/2 of my meal.

I did make Shrimp & Scallop scampi last night and my husband said he would not eat any spagetti squash so I made dream fields. I ate about 1/2 c of the pasta and regret it. It is not on my induction list...... However I needed to eat something simply because the only other thing I ate was 1/2 of an omlette in the morning....

I will go to the market and stock up today thinking Atkins.

[Evermind]

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I would just like to go on record here to say that my kids have always been absolutely perfect and never annoying in the tiniest bit, so much as I like you guys, I can't relate at all.

<ducking as lightening comes down from above............>

[BLAZING IN FL]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

I would just like to go on record here to say that my kids have always been absolutely perfect and never annoying in the tiniest bit, so much as I like you guys, I can't relate at all.

<ducking as lightening comes down from above............>

Hope you were not struck TOO hard, i know if i made that statement, I'd truly be dead!! LOL

[tmn]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

Terry - but what's your POINT? Don't beat around the bush, darnit!

What are you saying?? There's supposed to be a point to all this?!

..snort!... ...guffaw!... BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

[hrgillespie]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

I would just like to go on record here to say that my kids have always been absolutely perfect and never annoying in the tiniest bit, so much as I like you guys, I can't relate at all.

<ducking as lightening comes down from above............>

Can I barrow yours for a day maybe they can teach mine a thing or two???????????

Heidi

[meena-beena]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

:::Thinks ATKINS':::

lol, I think that I think more about that doctor than my own husband!!!

Happy Monday everyone. I thought I'd share a laugh today. I just found this on the web somewhere--I TAKE NO CREDIT, but I laughed off a calorie or two while reading it.
I also changed it a bit to fit with our forum.

Enjoy!


How many low carbers does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer: 1,331

• 1 to change the light bulb and to post to the list that the light bulb has been changed
• 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
• 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
• 27 to remind everyone to drink plenty of water before and after changing light bulbs
• 53 to comment that their light bulbs ususlly turn to deep purple
• 156 to complain that their light bulbs only change to pink, if they change at all, and they wonder what they are doing wrong because the light bulbs do not change to purple
• 41 to tell everyone that it doesn't matter what color the light bulbs are as long as you're losing weight
• 109 to post recipes that use light bulbs in a new and creative way
• 33 to ask how many carbs are in light bulbs
• 47 to ask what Dr. Atkins says about light bulbs
• 12 to post that they think that Sugarbusters deals with light bulbs better than DANDR.
• 306 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior,where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and which brands are faulty.
• 19 to threaten to smash the light bulb over their scale from frustration over not losing weight
• 111 to say they love the WOL but what they really miss is light bulbs
• 4 to say that they are new to the WOE and what do light bulbs have to do with low carbing
• 14 to post that the newbies should read the FAQ at http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=79
• 3 to ask what the numbers mean between the slashes on light bulbs: 50/100/150
• 27 to say that they are happy we finally brought up the light bulb issue, because they thought they were the only ones who changed light bulbs
• 203 to put a link on their web pages where one can see examples of different light bulbs
• 143 agree that this WOE is the best when it comes to light bulbs, but can't convince DH, DW, or other family members
• 1 newbie to say they have been reading the posts for a couple of weeks, but wonders if we can tell her/him about light bulbs

[BLAZING IN FL]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

OMG that was funny and true, thanks MEENA

[meena-beena]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

Hi Heidi!

Most of us in this area have journals where we post all that info. Then all we have to do is visit the journal and we know as much as that person is willing to share.

Most people who frequent this particular forum have giant encyclopedias! lol. You should definately check them out and maybe start one of your own.

Your family is absolutely georgeous!

[hrgillespie]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

Hi Heidi!

Most of us in this area have journals where we post all that info. Then all we have to do is visit the journal and we know as much as that person is willing to share.

Most people who frequent this particular forum have giant encyclopedias! lol. You should definately check them out and maybe start one of your own.

Your family is absolutely georgeous!

Oh ok sorry I posted all that here then ........... Still learning! I deleted it and will do a journal page instead thx


Heidi

[guekjian]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

Ha ha Meena! Loved your post! Guess I'm the late bird today!

[bambinaUK]

Re: Monday Morning &quot;Engage the Brain&quot; Roll Call 8/20/2007

Back to work today, but I made a tuna mayo salad to take with me and wasn't tempted into eating the free Danish being given out.

Feeling quite bloated and fat today???
Not a good feeling to have when tomorrow is weighing day,,,