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  • #1

    Dumb question(s)...

    Ok here's a dumb question or two...

    What does it mean when people write TOM?
    What is the Induction flu?
    Also what's a "whooshie"?

    I'm sorry these are stupid questions but I don't understand some posts because I don't know what these terms mean. Sorry.
    SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
    27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







    The Game Plan:
    Goal weight 120 lbs
    Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
    Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
    Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
    Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
    Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
    Mini goal #6-175 lbs
    Mini goal #7-170 lbs
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  • #2
    Re: Dumb question(s)...

    No stupid questions at all!

    TOM = Time of the month

    Induction Flu - Some people get headaches, fatigued, nauseous, etc...while on induction. On the other hand some aren't affected by this change. In a simpler description - it's when you detox your body of all the junk it's used to being fed. The Induction Flu lasts a few days.

    Whoosie - Weight loss
    ~Nichole
    Female/Back on the wagon 04.13.08



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    • #3
      Re: Dumb question(s)...

      LOL.. you don't know if you don't ask!!!

      TOM = Time Of Month (woman's period)

      Induction Flu is when you first start Atkins, some people have flu like symptoms while their body adjusts to not having sugar.

      A Whooshie is when your body catches up with the weight loss and you step on the scale to find that you have lost a few pounds in a quick period of time. We also pray for the whooshie fairie to visit us and bring that weight loss.

      Good Luck & Welcome!!!
      ~Mary~

      Start Date: March 31, 2008
      Currently on OWL as of May 19, 2008
      Female, 37

      Starting Weight: 175.5
      Current Weight: 165
      I've Lost 10.5 lbs!!
      Minigoal 1: 165 ~ May 6th, 2008
      Minigoal 2: 155
      Minigoal 3: 150
      Minigoal 4: 145
      Minigoal 5: 140
      GOAL: 135


      LET'S GO PENS!!

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      • #4
        Re: Dumb question(s)...

        Haha, thanks so much! I was so confused when I read a few posts that read "waiting for TOM" or "dealing with TOM"...I was like who is this Tom? Haha! Wow. That's all I have to say...Wow.

        Haven't experienced the flu, had mad caffeine headaches.

        Oooo... I want a Wooshie!!!!

        Thanks everyone!
        SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
        27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







        The Game Plan:
        Goal weight 120 lbs
        Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
        Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
        Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
        Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
        Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
        Mini goal #6-175 lbs
        Mini goal #7-170 lbs

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        • #5
          Re: Dumb question(s)...

          Not stupid questions at all!

          I do have two questions that are FORUM related (not specific to Atkins) but since I don't use messenger or any other forums..I don't know. What's a DD and a DH?

          Thanks!
          Katie

          Start Weight: 248
          Current Weight: 231.2 (June 3)
          Mini Goal 1: 230
          Mini Goal 2: 225 - hope to be here by May 25
          Mini Goal 3: 215
          Mini Goal 4: 199
          Mini Goal 5: 190
          Mini Goal 6: 180
          Final Goal: 170 - new wardrobe


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          • #6
            Re: Dumb question(s)...

            DD = Dear Daughter
            DH = Dear Husband
            DS = Dear Son

            Hope that helps!
            ~Nichole
            Female/Back on the wagon 04.13.08



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            • #7
              Re: Dumb question(s)...

              What's a DBF?
              SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
              27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







              The Game Plan:
              Goal weight 120 lbs
              Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
              Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
              Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
              Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
              Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
              Mini goal #6-175 lbs
              Mini goal #7-170 lbs

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              • #8
                Re: Dumb question(s)...

                Dear Boyfriend maybe?

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                • #9
                  Re: Dumb question(s)...

                  Thanks guys!!
                  Katie

                  Start Weight: 248
                  Current Weight: 231.2 (June 3)
                  Mini Goal 1: 230
                  Mini Goal 2: 225 - hope to be here by May 25
                  Mini Goal 3: 215
                  Mini Goal 4: 199
                  Mini Goal 5: 190
                  Mini Goal 6: 180
                  Final Goal: 170 - new wardrobe


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                  • #10
                    Re: Dumb question(s)...

                    lol i thought a whooshie was a herb or spice lol

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                    • #11
                      Re: Dumb question(s)...

                      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6738

                      Here's a link to some of the abbreviations you'll probably see quite often on the board. Hope this helps, if there are any others, just ask. No question is considered dumb here, we all start out new and unfamiliar with the slang.
                      Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                      Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Dumb question(s)...

                        Oh wow thanks for the link Dream!
                        SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
                        27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







                        The Game Plan:
                        Goal weight 120 lbs
                        Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
                        Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
                        Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
                        Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
                        Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
                        Mini goal #6-175 lbs
                        Mini goal #7-170 lbs

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                        • #13
                          Re: Dumb question(s)...

                          Originally posted by fatback
                          lol i thought a whooshie was a herb or spice lol
                          There are foods and herbs purported to induce a whoosh, like horseradish, turmeric and mustard.
                          People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


                          "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
                          ~~Herodotus


                          Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
                          Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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