Roll Call 5/6/09 Wednesday!!

[Grniidgrl]

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Dana - How are you doing with our wee challenge? I'm still stuck at 195. No movement for a week. Vickie

I was at 194.2 this morning - BUT 35 mins later when I hopped on again (lol I know, I know!) it was 195 So we're still neck n neck!!!

[tangotori]

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I was at 194.2 this morning - BUT 35 mins later when I hopped on again (lol I know, I know!) it was 195 So we're still neck n neck!!!

WooHoo!! The game's still on!!

[JoanOH]

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I'm here! First time I could get here today. Having some major back issues and had to have an easy day, whether I wanted it or not. No scale for me today -- I think I'll wait for the 7th day now. I do need to find my tape measure though...

Ever onward!

[gmule]

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Hello everyone just checking in.

[rajenki]

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Hey everyone...I don't have time to write today as I'm a) freakin exhausted thanks to little to no sleep last night and b) trying to get a zillion things done before my 7pm bedtime tonight.

But I did want to say that ya'll have my permission to drag my behind back here kicking and screaming if you don't hear from me after tuesday of next week. I fully plan on being here...but just in case I get stupid, come knocking on my door!

Have a great rest of the week and a fabulous weekend!

Wish me luck on winning in Vegas...I only need to win enough to cover bills and one of my mortgages that I can't get refininanced because my home value dropped I'm only asking for 100k...gosh...not like I want millions

[EverLosing]

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Wow! Veggie power, congratulations on the loss speed-up. Are you cooking them or munching raw mostly? I seem to be eating mostly salad and munching cold veggies. Eva

You know what? I've been eating mostly raw veggies and salads for MONTHS!! I got sick and tired of celery, cucumbers and ranch dip. So, I asked imagood1 and sunny_one for some kitchen help! They had great suggestions and I took them!! I've added variety and added higher carb veggies.

I'm cooking most of the veggies now, some are steamed. Nearly every day I eat at least one cup of spaghetti squash with butter, sea salt and pepper, one cup of pumpkin, sauteed mushrooms, fried faux potatoes (radishes), steamed broc and cauliflower and salads. I drastically increased my carb intake with my fingers crossed! I was scared to do it. It is an OWL experiment I decided to try armed with ketostix. I try to aim for at least 10 net carbs (roughly) around 3 times per day. It has taken some energy from me and I'm sleeping earlier in the evening BUT, the pounds are dropping and I'm willing to feel a little sluggish a few times per day for those results. I am fully aware my body craves a switch up now and then and this tactic may not work for much longer but I'm sticking with it as long as it's working so well.

As far as ketostix, well, good grief everyone is different. I get waaaaay more than my share of water and no matter how much I drink I usually register at the purple end of the spectrum. It can't mean dehydration for everyone. I test 2-3 hours after I eat carby veggies and they always knock the color down to small to moderate. That used to scare me but I've learned I'm one of those people who could register deep purple for a month and barely lose anything!! Carb feedings are working for me!! I'm delighted!!

[kellymch2006]

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Thanks for sharing that Ev. I'm trying the mini meals and I really need to document so I can tell what I'm doing...

Did I tell y'all I booked an Alaskan cruise next month???

[EverLosing]

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Thanks for sharing that Ev. I'm trying the mini meals and I really need to document so I can tell what I'm doing...

Did I tell y'all I booked an Alaskan cruise next month???

You're welcome for sharing!!

I'm jealous about the cruise..... I wanna go too!! So, are you flying solo on that adventure, or do you have a partner in crime?! My mother always wanted to go on an Alaskan cruise. My dad died before they had the chance but he got a better destination!! I imagine he's seen Alaska several times by now!!

[Slapshot]

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Thanks for sharing that Ev. I'm trying the mini meals and I really need to document so I can tell what I'm doing...

Did I tell y'all I booked an Alaskan cruise next month???

Nice. I've heard great things about those cruises and June/July is a great time to go. You'll have a blast.

Thanks everyone for the kudos on my Supreme Court admission day. Ceremony was very cool. I love reading all of your updates - many of you all are so inspiring!