Buddy List Aug 11 and onwards

[Elsie150]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

After midnight here and am sneaking on before bed.

Vek...your english is very good! If you have any questions about what we are talking about just ask us!! I am glad that you found this list to interact on. I am happy you are here!

Monie...I know you won't leave us! ( insert smileies hugging here) Way to go on getting your exercises in. Does it feel like it is just a part of your routine yet or is it a struggle to get them in?

Bill...Thanks! I am happy with the one pound...especially having 2 the week before and recycling pounds for a month before that. The recipe sounds great. Have plans to do the zucchini fan first though. My kids wouldn't eat the cauliflower but my niece (12) and my Mom both had second helpings. Bill...I know it is diet support and not hubby control...me thinks that it is highly unlikely you can be controlled anyway...LMAO!!! And quit trying to get Jackie in trouble you big tattletale! LOL!!!

Robin..great DH is supporting you and you are working out a plan!! It is a great idea to plan ahead. I find I have more success when I do that and that is part of my plans when things settle down. Stay strong! You really are doing great!

Britini...check in...are you okay with your results? I know that you were going to check in with them today and haven't heard from you...so just wondering.

Mike...Conference over?

[sugarsack]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

hi buddies.. i think i only discovered this group late july... and i love it.. i am really bad with names but all the posts are really inspiring... and i love coming here

just this morning i hit the 19 lbs mark.. cant wait to be out of the 280's.. hitting 300 was the wake up call i needed and there's no looking back !

bill - way to get the whole family involved..
jacki - loved reading your 1st and 2nd post.. you guys sound like a great couple - congrats on the loss and to your daughter too
mike - i love reading your success, please keep coming here and posting
and of course this thread would not be the same w/out elsie.. she is the ultimate in encoragement
thank you all for all of your encoragement... oh and Vek... your photos are amazing you are doing a great job, keep coming and posting and you will learn a lot more english too

i will try and be as best an encouragment i can be for such a newbie.. this WOE is the best and simply the first and only that i have ever stuck to for any length of time.. its awesome.. but i truly believe this board is the reason.. not only am i not hungry all the time, i have only to log on to find all sorts of "been there done that" experiences and encouragement and support

thank you all and i will come here often too !!

[brittni]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Checking in this morning. I'm alright -- things at the new house with the roomies have escalated tremendously. Let's put it this way - they got so drunk they left the oven on, locked themselves out of the house at 12:30 a.m., banged on windows/doors, had 5-6 guys over, etc. I ended up not getting any sleep and had to drive to my mom's house at 3 in the morning because I have responsibilites and apparently don't have my roomies respect. Ay yi yi! So besides all of that dress, I've still stuck to my diet... Just really ache-ing to get more veggies in!

Bill - sounds like you live at a FUNHOUSE! Key word being fun though.

Robin, don't worry! It will come off. You have to keep pushing and pushing. For the past 2-3 months I've worked with a TRAINER 2 hours a week and dedicated almost every night to working out for at least an hour too with what seemed like no results, but they were there in small amounts of inches. Finally, with Atkins I am losing some weight but it's still slow for me too. 15 days of Induction and...

(here's my results Elsie!)

I lost "only" 5-7lbs. But I can't complain because I was at such a stand still. So even if I only lose 1-3lbs a week, I'm happy - I haven't gained and I'm losing. Eventually hoping to lose it all you know! I would be just ESTATIC if I lose another 7lbs by Sept. 5th when I go off on Induction and onto the next phase.

I started at 170lbs and I'm now 165lbs BUT trainer says -2lbs for shoes/clothes so that means 163... 7 lbs. I am sooo happy because my short-term goal would be to be under the 160 mark!! I seriously will probably cry tears of joy when that happens because it has felt like it never would! Didn't do the inches this week, but I do have my FAST class on Thursday and next Tuesday my trainer is giving me a FREE session b/c of how hard I've worked so I'm really excited for that. It's hard to get works out in the right now though b/c of the moving stress and all of what's been going on however without a trainer I never would have known all the stuff I can do without even going outside or running etc.

How is everyone else today????

[Elsie150]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Sugar...19 pounds!!! Weigh to go!!! Thanks and I am glad the list is helping!! Good by 300's forever and ever!!! Isn't it amazing not to feel hungry?

Britini....ONLY 7 pounds???!!! Are you fricking nuts???!!! (giving you a good shake here) Your goal was to lose 20 pounds...most people lose 5-10% during induction...that would mean 2 pounds for you and instead you lost like what...35%!!!!! And because you have been working so hard you lost more pounds of fat than that since you replaced some with muscle. You only have 13 more pounds to go...I really recommend that you don't wait another 2 weeks before moving on to OWL and that you at least move on to rung one for the next week or two. This is only 5 more carb grams of veggies. There are important lessons to be learned in the rungs that you need to learn before you get to maintenance.

Congrats on the 7 pounds Britini...35%...especially when you are so close to your goal is AMAZING!!

So sucks about the roomies! What are you going to do??

[Elsie150]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

HoldingOn

<<Sheesh.. I'd give nearly anything to be your start weight>>

LOL...I hear you there...so would I. And we will get there. I am excited for Britini because she is dealing with the weight now instead of when she is older. If she sticks to the plan and reads the book to understand the rungs and maintainence she is going to be a very successful Atkineer!! And she sure is determined enough!!

How are you doing?

[brittni]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Thank you HoldingOn and Elsie! You're both very encouraging and I only hope I can provide some type of encouragement and support to you two as well. (group hug LOL) One of the reasons I want to lose this weight is because I'm starting college up next month to become a personal fitness trainer! It's always been a huge part of my life (fitness) and to be able to inspire, prevent, and help people going through weight plateaus would be awesome! Plus I'd be getting paid to stay in shape, LOL Do either of you have journals? I read mostly everything on this thread but Elsie you're such a cheerleader all the time for us, and sometimes I'd like to hear more about your day and whatnot ...wouldn't want you to think the favor wouldn't be returned. Hoo-rah!

I think I might add the veggie carbs as that seems to be my problem -- not getting ENOUGH veggies, so I will look it over in the book again tonight and think about it. I just really want to make my goal is being under the 160lbs mark by Sept. 5th... which is only 3lbs away!!! I definitely wouldn't mind being able to add new veggies, haha... then it'd be easy. peas and corn oh my. Time to read up the book during my lunch.

As for the roomies, might end up having to get a restraining order on the girl I don't know if she keeps it up...calling me at 3am after I've left the house due to their disrespect, etc. Communication and respect aren't too much to ask for...I enjoy partying just as much as any college kid... but I also have work M-F you know! So, I'm just taking it day by day. I'll try attempting to talk to her again but if it doesn't work we'll see! Its actually a very ongoing long story, we tried to get her to sublet before she even moved in as we knew she wasn't very nice... so it's just super frustrating and heart breaking - I know I'm not perfect but I've really done absolutely NOTHING but try and compromise! It's a tough lesson to learn but I know that I can't change somebody else and how they act though.

[2MuchMike]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Elsie - yeah, the conference is over, but I stumbled when I got home. Just a combination of the stresses of school starting, some money stress (an expensive home repair on top of all those earlier appliance repairs and replacements), etc. More stress today and I fell back to my old bad ways of dealing with it. I'm off track right now but I'm not quitting. I'll check back in tomorrow with better news.

[billbazz]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Afternoon Buds!!
Hope all are having a great day! wanted to buzz in while I could--working late into the evening tonight

Hope==Wowie Wow!!
your 40 pounds looks better than my 40! don't know what your goal is--but a few more pounds and you will have to get a fireplace poker to keep Hubby at bay LOL!! and 53 days too! less than 2 months! your motivation must be thru the roof! WTG!

Mike--you may have stumbled--but you didn't beat yourself up to the point where you kept going--or worse gave up!--
The horse is waiting..back on you go!--it will gallop you thru to your goal!

Sugar--glad you enjoy coming here! and I see you use the boards to help find some of the answer's to your questions--My family has been a challenge somewhat--dealing with a lactosse intolerant/ strick vegaterian daughter was hard--but this thread and the boards really helped us out--and she is really enjoying this WOE

I will finish up later--going into a meeting--
Good Day ALL!!!

[billbazz]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Wowie wow is--Ummm-- "Yankee talk"!? I tend to write how I think-

Anywayz--We are similar--I am 6' --and my Doc chose 200lb for me--thinks I could go for as much as 185--but wants to do another complete physical first--sadly not in my 30's anymore!! more like knocking on the big 50

I was on Atkin's in very early 2000--lost 42 pounds--my goal then was 50 lbs--just stopped--really didn't follow the book--didn't have a support system like this board--and frankly felt so much better--I took it for granted--of coarse I gained it all back and 30 more on top of that...

After my Doctor looked at me--like it was the last time he was ever going to look at me again--and a host of other things happening to me-- like brain fog--tired all the time--my career floundering--it was time for a life change--

stumbled onto the board--and just read it for a couple of weeks--went and picked up the book they use here and made a plan--stocked all the food for induction and cooked and froze what I needed--picked up my suppliments--and started a slooooooow--but steady-- excercise routine
a week before I joined the board and started induction--based on what I read here.

long story short--almost 10 weeks have gone by and I feel even better than I did before--up at 4 am every morning--1.5 to 2 hours excercise then off to work--which now fly's by! and home for 1/2 or 1 hour more excercise--even take my bike to work 1 day a week now (20 miles total)

best part is my wife and daughter has seen the change and has joined me in this WOL--They too needed a life change and so far they are very successful also. you will see them on this board as Coribazz--my DD
and Jackiebazz--my DW.
Been really busy at work because they too have noticed the change and I have been promoted--to the service manager of the entire east coast..
Thank-you Dr A!!!

Are you doing this with your hubby?? how far up the rungs have you gone?
I do use berries and nuts--but mostly for recipe's right now--first mini goal for me is to get out of the obese zone and just into the overweight zone--pleasently plump?
talk to Ya'all soon!--

[moniegail]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

hey y'all. hope everyone had a good day today. sorry for the late check in the last 2 nights. DH & i have been going out shopping for new bikes. were trying to find these certain ones carried at walmart, but hubby was hoping to find one not already assembled so that he could put them together himself. he's super anal when it comes to certain things, and the bikes we want and found at one store had been assembled so badly, that he'd have to completely take them apart and reassemble them after we got them home. we've been to about 8 different walmarts in the last two days with no luck finding them still in the box, so looks like we're gonna have to get the ones we originally saw after all.

bill- congrats on reaching the half way mark. even bigger congrats on the promotion. no wonder you've been working so hard lately, you've got a whole coast to take care of now.

robin- it's so great that your DH is so supportive. i know what you mean about being hard on yourself, i've always been that way to a point. especially when it comes to my weight. just remember you've already taken a big step in just becoming committed to the plan. just keep focused and remember we are here for you anytime you need a little extra support.

elsie- to answer your question about exercise, for me at the moment, it's becoming more of a struggle. not really sure why, maybe just bored with my routine or just need to amp it up a bit. there is a new YMCA opening up close to my house soon, in fact this weekend is the open house for it. DH & i are gonna check it out and maybe join. i also think that i get a discount through work, and just waiting to get info from HR dept. i know you're busy with all your company, hopefully you can get some rest and enjoy spending time with family also.

sugar- 19 lbs!!!! that's so awesome!!!! you are doing so well. keep up the good work.

brittni-so sorry you are having trouble with roomies....but you really have some determination to stick with the plan with all the drama. with determination like that you'll make it to goal in no time. WTG on the 7 lbs lost!!!!!

mike-hang in there buddy. i know how ya feel, it seems like whenever something in the house needs fixed, all of a sudden everything else starts breaking down too. went through that a few years ago myself. even though you may have stumbled, you found something out about yourself. you found that you are a stress related eater, now you just have to figure out how to change that. take it one day at a time, and you'll be back on track before ya know it.

holding-40 lbs in 53 days.....whoa girl....you're doing awesome!!!! you can totally see a difference in those pics. isn't it wonderful when all the curves start showing.

well, it's getting late and i really need some sleep. i've been trying the last two days to get in bed at a decent time. guess i'll have to try again tomorrow night.

good night and sweet dreams(legal sweets of course),
monie

[Elsie150]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Britini...you are going to be a personal trainer?? Well how cool is that!!!! I think you definately should move on to OWL then for sure. Why you ask? So that you have the experience to tell...and show people how Atkins really is done! I am excited for you to be out there and helping people and also helping get rid of the myths surrounding Atkins that all we eat is meat and fat. So tell me...how long is your course? So sucks about the room mate situation. Are you thinking of moving home? I don't have a journal. Do you?

Mike...I am holding you to that! You better check in tomorrow back on plan. In fact you better get back on plan right now! Next time you feel like cheating maybe try to log on here first. If you got time to eat off plan you got time to check in for support. Maybe it will help. No harm in trying. You have done so well so far!!!

Holdingon...HOLY Mackrel Batman...you are a hottie! What a huge difference!! And what do you mean not losing fast enough?? That is really fast! Weigh to go! Amazing what difference 11 inches in height make! You are at my start weight and while you have curves I am round. Even though I have lost 20 it doesn't really show yet. Even my Mom can't tell the difference yet. SIGH!

Bill...Congrats on getting halfway to goal!! Now would you really have thought that you would already be half way to maintenace when you started less than 3 months ago?? Congrats on the job promotion! Life is good!!

Monie...How exciting on the bikes and doing it with DH! We will get back into the swing of things soon! Right??!!!

Okay guys...gotta go...almost midnight and I am beat. Company leaves tomorrow afternoon.

[sugarsack]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

thanx everyone for the kudos - i cant believe i have lost 19 lbs this easy.. ok now for the confession / question... i have yet to start any type of excercise.. i think i need to start walking.. but i know that wont be enough.. any ideas on what more to do ? maybe i should go to walmart for a bike like Monie?

brittini - roomate stuff can be just as hard as family stuff sometimes.. and once thier in its hard to get them out.. so sorry.. its tough being a responsible young person when everyone else is goofing off and being dis-respectfull. hope you can get it worked out.. but glad you are sticking to your WOE and your excercise (actually the work outs probably help you with the stress)

bill you and your family sound like you have it all together congrats on taking over the east coast... any plans on conquering the world ?? hehe hehe

mike keep on keeping on,... you can do it.. you are such an inspiration but we can all fall off the horse so to speak.. get back on that bucking bronco - you can do it ! (wear spurs this time.. it may help

holdingon - wow you look amazing.. love the dress by the way .. and you look great in it... keep up the good work - we have similar shapes (tho i am only 5'8") and hope to look that good at 240 - because of the angle of the before photos i can really tell the difference in your neck/chin area.. way to go !

thank you everyone for coming here and posting..i learn so much from your experiences!

[caramella]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Hi everyone!!!

Just checking in! Glad to see all of the accomplishments!

Since moving to OWL, I've been dealing with headaches and the sniffles. It seems to have gotten really bad yesterday and this morning. I just want to put my head down.

[2MuchMike]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Afternoon everybody - checking in as promised yesterday.

Thanks for your encouragement. I've had a good day today and am currently at about 12.5 carbs for the day. I may stumble now and then but I'm not going to give up because:
1) I feel a heck of a lot better now than I did 40 lbs ago.
2) I want to find out how much better still I will feel after another 40.
3) I want to lose the weight on my own terms, instead of some plan dictated to me because of a future health problem.

Really want to cross off that second minigoal, but it's not going to happen this week. Setting my sights on achieving that one on 8/31.

Hope everybody's having a good day!

[vek]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

I'm at work right now, but I passed by to give you all a biiiiiiiiiiiig hug!