Roll Call 5/18/09 Monday....

[proud mom]

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New Diet Revolution (2002 printing) Lists crabmeat as a food you may eat liberally during induction. It lists: All shellfish including, Oysters* Mussels* lobster, clams, squid, shrimp, and crabmeat. *Oysters and mussels are higher in carbs than other shellfish so should be limited to 4 ounces a day. Enjoy the steamed crabs! Eva

[rajenki]

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Hey all...I'm back at work after a lovely weekend. Weather was fabulous...too bad I stayed inside almost the whole time.

I went in for my "personal training" on saturday, only to have my trainer not show up. Wow...that was annoying. I put in 20 minutes on a treadmill and then left to return to the torn up house I left behind. I've reconfigured a couple of rooms...gotten rid of some stuff (well...moved to the garage for now, anyway) and am gearing up to do some painting in my next time off days (which may be next week). I'm not entirely sure what my next steps are as far as selling. I guess I can try for a roommate first...try to get by with that and hope the market comes back around. The only problem is that I feel like my home is an anchor when it comes to finding a new job. Everything that earns any kind of money is going to be 50+ miles north of where I live...in horrendous traffic, which is just not my idea of living a good life. I don't know what to do...but no matter what my decision, I'm taking the right steps by cleaning/painting/prepping now. BTW...thanks for the offer to help with staging, Vickie...if it comes to that, I'll send you some pics! And Dana...selling is actually NOT optimal right now...I'd lose money for sure. I owe 10k more than it's worth at the moment due to the rapid declines. It's disheartening to watch. I really just don't know what to do...I have fantastic credit and it pains me that foreclosure may be my best option.

Food went great this weekend...but I'm up 2 pounds. I started a new water pill that doesn't work QUITE as well as the old...so hopefully this 2 pound upper is my "new baseline" and I won't go up any further from there...we'll see. The new pill is supposed to resolve the massive potassium issues I've been having...but clearly it's coming at a cost of not working as well. I think it also made me have "tummy troubles" yesterday...I felt like crud! I walked around Costco and Best Buy and then when I got home just felt like I needed a nap. What an exhausting day. Poor tummy...had some pretty bad "issues".

I've been burning ketones....which is really good. Seeing my pee stick turn purple actually saved me from a binge the other day...just feeling like crud, wanting comfort food, wanting an escape and not feeling like the eating was going well caught me in a bad spiral that actually stopped with seeing the ketones. Thank goodness I spend money on those stupid little sticks. LOL My Costco shopping trip could have gone in a completely different direction! Really....what does a single woman need with a sheet cake and a vat of cookies? Instead I now own a lifetime supply of romaine lettuce and alfredo sauce...

I'm feeling the "urge" to look for love again...because I've been "oh so successful" with this in the past (please note the sarcasm)...so....I need some tips. I'm getting too old for the bar scene. Yahoo personals was a complete waste of money last December/January...guys don't hit on me in the grocery store or the gym (I'm fairly certain my crutch is kryptonite) and I don't go to church...so what other options are there to find someone? I truly believe I make a great girlfriend...but chemistry is very important to me...and for some reason it doesn't matter as much to others so I usually end up on the dumping end of things. I hate dating...but I want someone special in my life...I feel like it's time. What to do???

Ev...I didn't get a chance to say it last week...but congrats on the 50lb mark! So awesome!
Have a great LC day everyone!

[ChristyAL]

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I'm starting school again tomorrow and will be sitting in a classroom for 32 hrs a week and 12 hrs of clinical which will add to the challenge of low carb; so today I’m researching on the go snacks and lunches!

Sounds like what my schedule is gonna be. Let me know what ideas you come up with because I've been trying to figure that out too!

[JohnSantos]

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guys don't hit on me in the grocery store or the gym

I've always hated dry-approach gym day game. If you get rejected, the whole place hears it. Plus everybody is sweaty.

Coming from a guy: If you see a guy that looks interesting, say hi and smile. It would indicate I'm not going to get full-face rejected by having fun talking to you. If a guy approaches a girl and strikes up a conversation, and she puts on her headphones and walks off, then his social proofing with every other female in the gym TANKS.

In my area, they have "Singles Activities" like a dancing night, hiking, boating, etc. Join a dance class from a local university, join a club (tennis, biking), go see live music, take some fun class at the college then hang at the library or attend any of their events, take a food class from one of the local markets, tons of options.

Online: eHarmony, countless others. I dislike online, though.

[kellymch2006]

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I can promise you that when I go on my Alaskan cruise, I'm going to eat crab meat until I puke!!! I can't wait!!!

[rajenki]

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LOL...Kelly, that's a whole other eating plan there that we really don't condone. Just kidding

John...thanks for your thoughts, they are really appreciated. I'm 35 and have a spine injury that causes me to walk with a crutch. Dancing is out (sorta...I still attempt it now and then)...so is hiking, tennis, biking, etc....it's so hard. But...i'm a fun gal and make best with what I have, just wish guys would look past the kryptonite crutch and get to know me. I have dated post-injury...don't get me wrong...but the opportunities are few and far between.

[kmrsail]

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LOL...Kelly, that's a whole other eating plan there that we really don't condone. Just kidding

John...thanks for your thoughts, they are really appreciated. I'm 35 and have a spine injury that causes me to walk with a crutch. Dancing is out (sorta...I still attempt it now and then)...so is hiking, tennis, biking, etc....it's so hard. But...i'm a fun gal and make best with what I have, just wish guys would look past the kryptonite crutch and get to know me. I have dated post-injury...don't get me wrong...but the opportunities are few and far between.

Raj - I think John made a great point by basically pointing you to go out and pursue your interests, whatever they may be. If you like to read, join a book club. Go to sporting events, concerts, whatever interests you. It's always great to meet someone while engaging in something you really enjoy because you instantly have something in common. I happened to meet my FH through a mutual friend, which also worked out quite well. I know quite a few happily married couples who met online, but I didn't have very good luck with that one. One more thing, no need to wait for them to come up to you at the grocery store...many men are helpless in the produce department...help him pick out a firm melon and you never know what may happen. Enjoy jumping back into dating - As I remember, it can be a lot of fun

[Koober101]

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Kmrsail wrote:
"help him pick out a firm melon and you never know what may happen"


It would work for me

[Rayjax]

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Just checking in, hope everyone is having a good Monday despite the fact that everyone here seems to hate them, kind of like me! Weighed in this morning with 12 pounds lost since the 3rd of this month.

[JohnSantos]

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Grats Rayjax!

[carlae]

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Hi, guys!! I've sorry I haven't checked in lately. I just can't seem to find the time. Monday's doesn't make any difference to me, all my days are the same. I haven't been getting my carbs in, I think just enough so that I am still losing weight. I've got to figure out how and what to take with me to the nursing home. It's hard to eat good food in front of my Dad cause he says his food is crap!! So, I don't eat in front of him. Can you imagine having to eat pureed food all the time? It all looks alike! He gets pneumonia by aspiration if they don't puree it!

Anyway, I am down 2 pounds since I was last on here. My jeans that I bought (size 14) a month ago are falling off of me now! So, I've got to make a trip to Walmart!! Yay!!

Ever, I am so pleased to hear about your 50 pound loss. It must feel wonderful!!

Congrats to everyone for sticking to plan!!

carlae
SW/206
CW/167
GW/145
Restarted Atkins 01/01/09
Female.53 yrs/5'4"

[EverLosing]

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Carlae!! You've got to get your carbs!!! I take one cup of pumpkin fluff with me to work EVERY day. If I'm going on a road trip, it goes with me too! It is EXTREMELY FILLING and carby!! It travels well. Throw in lots of butter for fat and when you're done cooking...add some flax and stir it in. I'm telling you it will fill you up and you can bulk up the calories with the heavy cream and butter!! Plus, I doubt your dad would complain. Most people gag when they see my pumpkin yuck!! I've heard on many occasions how much it looks like baby poop. You know what? It's delish, serves many purposes for me, fills me up and allows regularity. I LOVE IT!!

Thanks for the congrats, girl!!!

[AlaskaGirl]

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Checking in late.

Julie