Week of December 10 Atkinites!!

[daione]

Re: Week of December 10 Atkinites!!

I weigh my self this morning and was very happy. I lost another 2bls. I am now 223. Yahoo!

[futurerancher]

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Good Job everyone on losing weight or at least maintaining status quo. That is hard enough to do sometimes...I know. I am happy to report that I made it through day #2 without cheating. Doesn't sound like a big deal I know but to me it is huge. I am already starting to feel physically better.

[blue996]

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Good job FutureRancher!

[Einy]

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Today was very hectic at work but managed to get through it fine. Was invited to a lunch meeting, and just sent one of the associates to represent the team rather than going there myself.. Better than facing all these evil carbs.. Tomorrow there is another big lunch for the whole team, I have to go to that one.. Wish me luck there.

So far so good I guess, probably need to get more exercise going though to get off my PISS. But the good news is that to make sure I am on the right track got me a pack of Ketostix from Walgreens and tested "Moderate (40)", I think it is a good thing, yea? Given that I am in my 31st day of Atkins now. As per to what I read in the book the maximum ketons excretion is during induction and specifically day 5-14 as far as I can recall.

Bekka, I remember you mention something about looking for Ketostix in your local CVS, yea? Any luck there?

Rancher, good to hear you are back on track. I am sure you will do fine, it is the first week the toughest. Dr. Atkins in his book said something like "you pass the first 2 weeks and I can guarantee you a wellbeing in this program" (or something of that sort).. So, hang in there and stay away from temptations..

[jlyn]

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Good luck Einy on your lunch meeting... I have complete faith in you! You will stay away from those carbs and continue on your journey to meet your goal.

[Esteliana]

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Oy, it feels like forever since I have posted here. And yes, CVS does have ketostix. Its the only place that I know of that actually carries them. =) Of course, once I buy them, they last me a really long time and I think that is what matters the most. Gotta get your money's worth, right?

Sorry for the lack of postage from my side, but I have been busy studying my butt off for my EMT exam and let me tell you guys, that it was well worth it!! =) I passed the test, so that means I get my course completion and that means I can take the national registry. I think that life is about to change in a few months or so. I'm so very happy that I passed!! Once I pass the National, I will be even more happy and ahhhh, its going to be amazing.

I finally have something that I can actually smile about because its something that I acheived in doing. This semester has honestly been the hardest one, by far, but look! I made it, with decent grades in my classes. I know I can do whatever I put my mind to.

Now, if the lovely boyfriend could respond to my text, that would be nice. I don't expect him to respond since he is in new orleans and all, but still, it would be nice, I guess.... ><

Anyway, still doing good, going strong. =)

How are all you guys doing? And brian, great job on making it past day 2.

-Bekka

[Elizellen]

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congratulations on passing your test
It looks as if you are on your way career-wise, well done!!

[futurerancher]

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Excellent job Bekka on passing the test. I bet you see some great results over crhristmas as you will have less stress in your life. Well, I got through Day 3 good and am doing swell on Day 4, thanks Disco for that swift kick in the arse. Weekends are the hardest time for me right now as it is winter and blah outside. I will be in for a fight but I will win. I have been eating a lot more veggies this time and everything seems to be working great so far. I am going to pull out of all of my challenges except the Valentines day one. I just want to concentrate on eating and I started to notice that when challenges were not going my way I was really beating myself up, which I don't really want to deal with right now. I just want to eat healthy. For now, that is what this is about for me. Eating right and feeling better.

[Sirine]

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WAY TO GO BEKKA, I AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU
GOOD JOB EVERYONE ELSE ALSO FOR STICKING THROUGH THIS WOL!!!

[Elizellen]

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I just want to concentrate on eating and I started to notice that when challenges were not going my way I was really beating myself up, which I don't really want to deal with right now. I just want to eat healthy. For now, that is what this is about for me. Eating right and feeling better.

Good decision, Rancher
Small steps are the best way to get started. Before too long hopefully you will realise you have done a couple of weeks cheatfree and will have made this way of eating a habit

[blue996]

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futurerancher - I think that is a great decision!

[futurerancher]

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Thanks everyone I really appreciate the support!

[Esteliana]

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Now if my dad could stop being an arse, that would be wonderful. He's the reason why I emotionally eat anyway. But I haven't given in to anything yet.

See, I want to do what I want to do with my life. When I am an EMT, I want to work 72 hour weeks so I can make 2000 a month. Or work 48 hours, or something like that. I mean, there is a lot of downtime when working for an ambulance and that's good for me when I know I need the time to study. But, my dad doesn't understand that. He doesn't understand the fact that I want to move out of the house. If he could HELP me pay for my schooling, that would be wonderful. I spent 1500 on school last semester. I mean, HELLO! -sighs- Whatever, he's an *** and I hate him.

-Bekka

P.S- I have to celebrate my stupid holiday with them and uh, who's going to get ignored, ME!!! YAY! I love my family, not. >< Whatever on them for being the way they are. I'd rather be with my friends.

[Elizellen]

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Bekka

[uctke283]

Re: Week of December 10, 2007

I have two finals, and 7 skills in my EMT class. I don't like the skills, I am always so nervous when I am doing them in front of experienced people. (Its like a test, so thats why I am nervous.) You should have seen me when I did OB and delivering a fake baby, it was hilarious. I accidentally clamped its cord and I wasn't supposed to cause it was fake. Ha ha. Oops. At least I passed my first three skills, though. =)

I know what you mean. I am in an EMT class right now too.....