Tomorrow is the day and I'm ready...

[carina]

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Hi Stella!

I'm getting hungry so I'm going to raid the fridge before it gets too late. I have to get some more water down too. But other than that, I'm really doing well for my first day. I'm getting a lot of ideas for recipes and things to eat. I used to think low carb meant eating nothing but meat and salad. I can't wait to try some of this stuff!

[Tracie515]

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Carina - You are gonna do wonderful! Good luck.

Stella - You look great, i can already see it in your face. Beautiful!

[carina]

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Thanks, Tracie!

[Tracie515]

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You are very welcome!

Just keep your mind on your total goal, and you will make it.

[Adena]

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Hey, Carina. Just popping in to see how induction is going so far. I know the first few days are tough. Hopefully induction flu won't hit you too bad. I was fortunate in that I really didn't feel it much, but many do. I encourage you to start a journal (see the Journal Chats forum). It's a great place to chronicle you thoughts, feelings, and progress.

Yes, there are tons of great recipes out there. Now that I've moved up through the rungs, I'm so happy with all that I'm able to eat. Induction is fine, but OWL and the rungs really make you believe you can live this way for the rest of your life. In the meantime, if you haven't already, check out Linda's recipe site (http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html) for lots of great induction-friendly recipes. Don't let yourself get into a rut. Trying different, delicious things helps make sure you don't feel deprived...

Best of luck to you -- keep us posted!

[carina]

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Hi Adena.

So far so good. This is my second day and no signs of the induction flu yet. I'm not a big caffeine drinker so hopefully that will help.

I did start a stats journal, and when I get a little time under my hat I may start one in chats too. I've always been a firm believer that if I write it down I will do much better. It's an eye opener to see in black and white what you actually ate in a day.

Oh yes.. I have been looking at Linda's low carb site. I can't wait to try her recipes, everything looks great!

Thanks for checking on me!

[Elizellen]

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Good going, Carina

I hope you are one of the lucky ones who dont get the 'induction flu' too badly.

[Stella]

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Hi Carina! Congrats on Day Two! Sounds like you are doing a great job! I was lucky, I had the "induction flu" on Day 3 for about 6 hours total. I was even a big caffeine drinker too and of course a sugar addict. The one thing I did notice was that for a few days I felt a little upset and didn't know why. I think that was my withdrawl, but it was not a flu, just a strange feeling. Day 7 was my real wake up day. I felt like the hap hap happiest (to quote Clark Griswold) person on the planet! I remember it because it was the day after Thanksgiving and I was out with everyone shopping. I had a huge burst of energy too. I think I was up and running around total of 20 hours that day. (Believe me that NEVER Happens!) It was great!

Keep up the fantastic work!

Stella

[carina]

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You know what, I was like that yesterday, Stella. I didn't feel sick, I was just blah and I attributed it to being down in the dumps. Hmmm... maybe that was my little bout with induction flu. Whatever it was it's gone now, and I'm soooo excited about this now!

[Adena]

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Good for you, Carina -- maybe you escaped induction flu relatively unscathed. Keep up the good work!

Stella, you can see an even bigger difference with your photos side by side now. Great progress!

[Stella]

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Hi Carina! Just wanted to say Hi - I saw your journal over in journal stats. It looks like you are doing a great job!! How are you feeling today?

Stella

[carina]

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Hey Stella!

Day 4 and I'm doing fine. No induction flu - my jeans are not as tight as they were a week ago! I want to weigh so bad but I'm going to wait at least the 14 days. Hopefully it will be a good number!

And look at you - you are doing great!!

[Stella]

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Good for you, that was one thing I couldn't ( and still can not do) stay off of the scale. It is defintely for the best though. It really is just a number. How you feel and how your clothes fit is a much better indicator on this WOE!

Thank you - I feel great! I think better than I have in at least 7 - 8 years! No kidding!
Thank you Adena! You look great too! You have done a wonderful job. Stories like yours is what has me so committed to this WOL and WOE. Thank you again!
By the way, I've seen this before, but what is OneDerLand? Is it under 200 lbs? I will be having the biggest party when I get there!

[Stella]

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Carnia, I just noticed something else, we both have 86 lbs. to go on our tickers!! Ha Ha Ha...

[ttdriver]

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Keep up the great work Carina!!


Betty