Thursday Roll Call 10/18

[mommagoose]

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Hi everyone. Just got back from the dentist. Only a cleaning this time. Next project is making an eye appointment. I will do that next week. While I was at the dentist I stopped by my doctor's office and got weighed. I have only lost 4 pounds so far this month. I can not imagine why I am losing so slowly this time around. I hope my new yoga DVDS arrive soon , maybe they will help me lose weight faster. Got to go make my lunch for work.
Linda

[mitzimarie]

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Good Morning! Will be back for personals later! Drive in was bad because of rain/storms. Day 18 - still no more weight loss and no more inches lost...not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I'll give my body more time to adjust. Still very happy and upbeat to say - its 17 full days of being cheat free!

Yesterdays menu
B-tuna, egg and mayo mixture
L-1 tilapia filet with 1/2 cup of broccoli/cauliflower mixture (left over)
Pre-workout - atkins breakfast bar
D-salad with cheese, ranch and hb egg
S-last of pumpkin cheesecake with whipped cream

Have a great day!!

Tracey

Tracey - it may be the Atkins Breakfast Bar that is stalling you. I tried eating the bars when I re-started, and the damn things stalled me. I was bummed, because they can be convenient at times. But I couldn't deny the fact that I started losing again after I eliminated them. Now that I am in Pre-Maintenance, I have added a shake at about 7:00am every morning, and so far, so good. The shakes have less questionable ingredients in them than the bars... and the nutrition facts make sense on them... none of that funky math. Having said that, I have only lost 1 pound the last two weeks instead of my usual 2, so it might be the shakes. I'm still playing around with the experiment. I know that I will not be able to use the bars, though, until Maintenance (if at all - they can cause cravings for me). Everyone is different, and the bars might not be your problem - but I think that since they are a problem for many, it is worth giving them up for a couple of weeks and see what happens.

Hello, Everyone

Yes, shame on me for not checking in everyday! I do try to read the thread everyday, but I've just been skimming and not posting much lately. I've been neglecting chores around the house that need to be done, so I need to spend less time here. Boo!

I'm wishing everyone an excellent Atkins day!

[Outback Jess]

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Mitzi, girl you are looking so fantastic! I am so impressed with your weightloss.
Chelsey 20, welcome, I've not seen you before, we are so glad you are here...

[nomoretears]

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Morning....er....afternoon, peeps....

I have lost a pound a day for the past three days and I haven't done anything different...so this morning, I was irritated at only losing a half a pound. I KNOW a loss is a loss. I KNOW a pound isn't guaranteed. BUT...this was that nice transition pound moving from 160 to 159!! And I know my scale said 159.5 .... BUT STILL!!!

Meanwhile....I ordered halloween costumes for my kids on the 10th. Two of the three have shipped. I emailed the 3rd for a status. "Oh, I'm sorry...we canceled your order because we're out of stock." WHUUUUUUT? You don't bother to TELL me and so now I have to scramble? My son wants to be Peyton Manning in the worst way!

So...my morning progresses and I start feeling unwell. And those familiar tell-tale symptoms start surfacing. Yup.
A freaking UTI has sprung up. How does this happen with the all the water I'm drinking a day - good lord. So, okay, now I can explain the half pound with the pending infection. But I'm still peeved. Worse, I'm peeved and in pain!! AND, since this is a frequent thing with me (thanks to my hysterectomy) - my antibiotics are waiting for me .... at home.

Today, I think my blood pressure is through the roof. Don't worry...I'm not going to cheat. I dang well might smack the snot out of someone though.

[ThinSoon]

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Thanks Mitzi! I'll take them out and see how it goes. I just figured with exercise etc, I was probably burning those carbs up! DOH! Of course I had one today already so I'll start tomorrow, I think I only have 2-3 left anyway. Need a good snack idea for pre-workout, I really bonk if I haven't eaten enough!


Jess - take me with you!!!

Tracey

[Evermind]

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Oh, Nomoretears, I went thru that LAST week. It's the yuckiest. SO uncomfortable, and SO utterly ANNOYING!

I'm a frequent flyer on the UTI plane, too. <sigh>

Well, hang in there. As for the costume..........well, I have no ideas. Never midn!

[nomoretears]

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Well - I finally got my pressure down. And, you know what did it? Reading the random posts here! It diverted my angst and calmed me down. Of course, that's after I found a new Peyton Manning costume on eBay and my hero of the day, Mike, is going to rush the shipment out!!

*sigh* if it's not one freaking thing it's another.

oh yeah...my big leopard gecko is shedding his skin again and the moron won't use the peat moss like he's supposed to so now he looks like ... unpleasant. And the dog ate cat poop today.

I'm really thinking I should have stayed in bed! They're calling me Eeyore at work today, lol.

[meena-beena]

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I'm tired. Cabinet men have been here since 9AM!!!!!!! I'm ready for this nightmare to end--it's been 6 HOURS and the end doesn't look like it's coming........

ugh

[FunnyActressInLA]

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Good morning everyone!

I don't have a lot of time this morning...running a bit behind. My dh and I are going to Cirque du Soleil tonight at our local civic center...I'm jazzed. If you've never seen one, it's just amazing! Total sensory overload. And the things those people can do with their bodies...wow. As soon as I get my yoga dvd, I'll be just like them. NOT.

Still on track for a cheat free October. Wow.

Have a great day everyone.

LOL!
How fun to go to Cirque du Soleil tonight!!!! Have a blast!!!

I'm late checking in today. I took a SLEEP IN day today, woke up at 11:00am! GLORIOUS GLORIOUS! Then had to make phone calls and realized it was 12:30pm and hadn't eaten! Made lunch, checking the boards, gonna hit the treadmill, start on my writing assignment for class and then tonight working the box office at Second City. Me and my friend are gonna hit IN and OUT Burger for dinner before we go to theatre and I'm gonna get me a dbl dbl protein style! Finally out of the induction flu feeling better than ever and ready to add in my exercise! Hope everyone is having a great Thursday! I gotta go fill up my water bottle again!

[FunnyActressInLA]

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Energy is amazing on Atkins, there always seems to be a buzz....I love to watch the newcomer who gets hit with the Ketosis-high and cleans out the closets, fridge and garage!!!! It happens, you can watch em, they just get energized and go clean everything that they've had no energy to deal with...Pretty cool.

I wish I had that energy right now....I am off to work out, and press the issue with my body. Tying up a million little details before my trip...Now ya'll remember I leave Sat and will be gone for 10 days....I know you will all stay close to each other and stay in ketosis while I am gone....I think Evermind has it all under control around here..
Gotta go get some more mileage in before my withdrawl from exercise begins....

Jess, have a safe and fun trip! Are you able to check in and say, "hey"? If not totally understandable! Getting to know everyone around here and it's great! See ya!

[FunnyActressInLA]

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huggija - I'm jealous... I've always wanted to go to cirque de sole

starr - I, too, am trying a new recipe today... Chicken Lemon Rice soup sans rice. Chicken broth, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and pepper... and chunks of chicken We'll see how it turns out...

Ooooh I love chicken lemon rice soup! Let me know how you make it I'd love to try it too. Sans the rice of course. Hmmm, I wonder how some grated cauliflower would taste in place of the rice? Yk like how it's use for the "faux fried rice"?

[FunnyActressInLA]

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GOOOOOD MORNING!

I made my second mini-goal! I made my second mini-goal! 2. 0. 4!!!!!!!!!!!! (mini goal was 205)

on your second mini-goal!!!!!

I was certain when I got on he scale this morning that I'd be UP. Last night I finally opened the box of low carb icecream I bought a few weeks ago, and tried it. I must say, it wasn't the greatest stuff, and I was awake every hour on the hour last night, with tummy rumbling and had trouble going back to sleep. ICK! Not worth it at ALL. (now, if they ever invent low carb haagen dazs, I am IN. But not this stuff!)

Which lowcarb ice cream was this? Was it the 'Carb Smart' one?

[Evermind]

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It was Dryers - is that the carb smart one?

I think so (I'm so dense today, lol!)

[meena-beena]

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That stuff gives me the runs if I overdo it but I think it tastes alright. It's good if you can limit yourself to the half cup serving---which I can never do.

Ice cream a holic!!