The Feb '08 Group Thread

[Alien Monkey]

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Hey everyone!! Im still here just MIA due to illness.

Sounds like your all doing well.

Well I couldnt fight off the flu and therefore I have been done for the count since monday. I have also fell off the wagon. I tried not to take anything with sugar or sugar alcohol in my meds but I just could not get any sleep without my nyquil. I didnt have much of an appettite but when I did manage to eat it was a carb. My stomach just was not wanting anything fatty or much protein nor any veggies. I didnt even drink much water either. I tried really hard to stay with program but I just was not able to. It totally suxs that it happened at the end of my induction. I was so looking forward to doing a extended one. Now I will have to start over again.

Im still at home and will probably go in to the office tomorrow. Im still taking meds. I think I will be ready to get back on plan this weekend. I just need another day or 2 to just be well enough to be able to keep down what I eat and not be turned off by it all.

It also happens to be a week before TOM so just that tiredness that I always feel during this week didnt help much either.

Anywhooo Im glad to see everyone still on track.

[MrsBrittney]

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LOL oh lord, I'm actually going to have to buy a seasoning other than "Garlic Salt". *grumbles*

[kristi2578]

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Aww, I hope you feel better AM. That flu is some nasty stuff. I took the flu shot earlier in the season and haven't had anything more than the common cold. I'm very thankful for that.

LOL oh lord, I'm actually going to have to buy a seasoning other than "Garlic Salt". *grumbles*

Brittney - are you sure that the garlic salt you're using doesn't have sugar in it? I use McCormick brand and it has sugar, so I can't use it at all unless I'm preparing something for the kids only. I have a lot of stuff in my cabinet like that actually. I'll probably give it away soon though because my kids really seem to like the new seasonings that I'm using.

[MrsBrittney]

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Hrmm.. to be honest, nope. I had it in my pantry when we moved (pre-Atkins). I remembered using it liberally my first successful round but.. I haven't checked.

*crosses fingers* I'll know when I get home. I'm hoping not. I.. live.. on.. garlic salt. LOL. Though I bought minced garlic the other day for my alfredo.. yet.. I still added garlic salt.

I might have an addiction to that little green and yellow shaker bottle.

[kristi2578]

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Yup, a lot of seasoning salts have sugar in them as well...

[Alien Monkey]

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Aww, I hope you feel better AM. That flu is some nasty stuff. I took the flu shot earlier in the season and haven't had anything more than the common cold. I'm very thankful for that.

Thanks Kristi. Yeah I usually dont get flu shots as I hardly ever get sick. It must have been pretty widespread as I heard back from people in the office who have also been out sick this week too.

[MrsBrittney]

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I love your puppy. I have a thing for boxers and boxer mixes.

[Elizellen]

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So sorry to hear you have been ill and felt you had to eat offplan till you felt better

I was so looking forward to doing a extended one. Now I will have to start over again.

So there will be no different in what you do apart from maybe having to be extra careful to fight any cravings you experience. Extended induction has exactly the same rules as your first 14 days induction

[MrsBrittney]

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I agree! Just hop back on the bandwagon soon as you can! =)

[Sheena23]

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Yuck the flu sucks!!! I hope you feel better soon!!

[Alien Monkey]

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I love your puppy. I have a thing for boxers and boxer mixes.

He is a lab/boxer mix so you can tell how hyper and energetic that mix is. He is the pain in my rear for the moment. Will be a year the end of next month. He is costing me a fortune with all the daycare fees. I still love him though.

[Alien Monkey]

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So sorry to hear you have been ill and felt you had to eat offplan till you felt better So there will be no different in what you do apart from maybe having to be extra careful to fight any cravings you experience. Extended induction has exactly the same rules as your first 14 days induction

Yeah Im gonna get back on the wagon quick. So far I have not had any cravings of wanting to eat more carbs. The odd thing is I still dont have any cravings of sugar. I thought for sure that I would be so far its nil. My goal is to start back up on Saturday. Im still not sure I can do it tomorrow. I think I will be good to go by Saturday though. I will need to head out to the store and stock up.

Thanks for all the encouragement.

[FunnyActressInLA]

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Is this the thread for all the people that started in Febuary? If so, I'm in (started 2/5/0 and look forward to getting to know you all better.

Well if this is the thread for February peeps, then I'm in! 2/20/08 over here! And also looking forward to meeting even more great people! Made a beef and broccoli stir fry for lunch and hitting the treadmill in about 15 minutes. Have a great day everyone!

[MrsBrittney]

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Welcome in FA! (Typing Fat Actress made me feel rude lol)

Ahh yes, Molly will be starting doggy daycare once she hits that 4 month mark. OH BOY!

[kristi2578]

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Dinner was yummy tonight! I made the Hamburger gravy and mashed "potatoes"

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/hamburg..._potatoes.html

It was so good! The kids loved it. I used a broccoli/cauliflower mix rather than just cauliflower, and I must say it wouldn't have made a big difference. Something I will definitely make again!