Buddy List Aug 11 and onwards

[Holdingon2hope]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11 and onwards

Hi All!

Today is not one of the better days for me. I've spent most of the day consoling family and friends. I'm feeling pretty numb and just exhausted right now, so I'll try to keep this short as possible.

Jackie... Oh NO! That's just awful and feels so very wrong. Bill is a total asset to this board and I would hate to see him go over a total misunderstanding (especially seemingly on my part). He's been here a lot longer than I have. Since this was my first board, first online anything, this is all still so new to me and maybe I just don't know the rules or etiquette or whatever. I did the only thing I know how to do and that was communicate how I felt. I understand this is suppose to be a place of sanctuary and encouragement for so many and I apologize to any and all if I've somehow in any way tainted that. At any rate, Bill brings far more to the table then I ever could and it'd just be unfair to all the others. In spite of all else that has been going on, I've thought about it and I think the best thing to do is for me to move on, so I plan not to return. It probably wouldn't have lasted long anyway since Hubby has been complaining that I'm spending too much time on here. giggles Please tell him again that I meant no harm. On another note, I admire you immensely for all that you're accomplishing given the obstacles you've overcome and continue to. I wish you quick and complete recovery from your sciatic nerve pain. Stay strong and focused, hon. You can do it!

Robin... Best of luck with the ex, Wally mart , the house and the future! It's stressful now but think of how exciting it's going to be?? Time for decorating! giggles

Elsie... Thank you for being so knowledgeable, encouraging and full of strength. The board would be nothing without you. You are very much appreciated.

Mike... Hang in there, Hon. I never would have thought I could lose any weight, let alone the weight I have lost, so it is possible. I suppose maybe you might just have to decide what's important and do what you need to do for you. You deserve the best, so give yourself that. Love the height, by the way. At nearly 6 foot myself, I like tall guys. giggles

Sugar... You know I think you're awesome. I always enjoy reading your posts and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thank you for your kind words and interesting stories. Best of luck to you in your weight loss!

To all... I know I'm forgetting people but I just don't have the energy to go down the list. Please know that you guys are great and I'm rootin' for all of you.

BYE EVERYONE!!! Time to go. *hugs and kisses to go around* .....Just personally, I know it's easy to get wrapped up in the every day bustle and blues, but please remember life is too short. I think we all need some reminding now and again to be grateful for our loved ones (present and past) and enjoy what time we have together. This has certainly been an experience in which I have enjoyed getting to know you all throughout the good and the bad. May GOD BLESS all of you in Atkins, in love and in life! Take care!

[JackieBazz]

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Hope,

Thankyou for the encouragement. Please don't leave us. Your knowledge and support is valuable, and I know you enjoy the support you receive.


A little tip about the time spent on here. I was a little upset at how much time DH was spending on here too, until I joined myself. This board is addicting and a great use of ones time. Show your DH the value you get from it, and hopefully he'll view your time spent on the board as being a plus to your well being. It could be worse, you could be logging on to one of those Hottie sites for fun and pleasure.....LOL !

P.S. I'll tell DH you meant no harm.

[Elsie150]

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Holding..there is no need for you to go. Giggles are needed. There is room here for everyone. Bill will be back. He just needs some healing time. Now that you have been here longer you know that he and I came from a helping place not a bullying place and that we try to mix in some laughter with our lessons (at least I hope you do). You didn't know that then and took it the wrong way. That hurt you and we both apologized as you did as well. However, when one is taken the wrong way and thought to be being mean when actually going out of one's way to be helpful it is hurtful to that person as well. I know because I too, was very upset at the time as I spend quite a bit of time trying to be helpful here...and it did feel somewhat of a slap in the face at the time. And if this wasn't my thread I probably would have just stopped posting as I hate drama of any kind and go out of my way to avoid it...not always good. You, on the other hand, have no problem pointing out if you think there is a problem..nothing wrong with that..very healthy when all the facts are in place. There were hurt feelings on both (all three) sides. Total misunderstanding. We can get over this. Like I said...there is no need for you to go....I appreciate your interaction with the group and all your giggles.

[billbazz]

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Holdin

Please do not leave the board...This misunderstanding has gone too far...

It was not "you" or anything you typed...it was me..I realized that I am not a qualified anything..just a guy going thru this WOL one day at a time....and that my advise is not for everyone..because we are all so wonderfully unique...BUT I felt that giving the wrong advise could be bad for some and maybe even "hurt" the very people I was trying to help..

I guess staying away was the easy path to avoid putting myself in that situation..(just couldn't shake it from my mind, "oh goodness.. what if someone get's ill from something I said?" sort of thing)
I realize now I should have said this... the first time it came up...
and will remember in the future to share my advice as advise that worked or didn't work for me...

I will rejoin the Buddy's this weekend and I really hope you do too!
we are both on a life changing adventure that should be shared! and you, me and all of our buddy's are coming with us!

Your Buddy
Bill

[Elsie150]

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As the Queen I declare this family misunderstanding to be done and over with. There will be no seperation of family!

I thus command group hugs all the way around! As penance....Interaction...I call for Interaction...and Holding to keep giggling and taking time to reply to everyone...and Bill to tell us a story this weekend and I am going to put some kind of tough love advice by the book disclaimer in my sig line.

Make it so!

[caramella]

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Wow I'm so behind with this list, since I was sick Monday and Tuesday and also being swamped at work. Hope you all are doing well.

I have to say that I did "cheat" yesterday. It was DH's birthday. I stuck to my meal plan breakfast through lunch. I cooked a special birthday dinner of stuffed peppers and asparagus rolls with cream cheese and hard salami. I served up a salad with it too. However, I made 2 low-sugar desserts: chocolate cupcakes with sugar-free frosting and creme brulee, both made with Splenda. So we went "overboard" with the carbs, but we got back on track today.

[sugarsack]

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good job carmella on getting back on the horse so to speak you are doing great !

elsie, holding, and the bazz's this does feel kinda like a family of sorts... adopted family even.. all from different backgrounds and coming from a different "place" but all going thru the same bonding things... its good.. and it has growing pains at times...

so i agree with the big group hug, and the bazz stories and the elsie tips.. and lets just do it... get this fat off of us and help eachother thru the tough times

big group hugs

[shaunawa]

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Oh my Elsie I am glad you are the Queen here... please make your subjects stay put. I agree we have all joined this group to fight the bulge together. I know I have only been here a short while but feel very comfortable here. I enjoy reading about everyones lives & It is nice to know that I do not fight this fight alone.

Hope if you leave... you will be fighting alone again. Please stay, as I was just getting to know you.

So, I have been surfing the board and found out some amazing stuff. And well some not so amazing stuff. One thing someone told me is that we are not only suppose to drink 64 oz. of water a day, but half our body weight in water. Has anyone else heard of this? Second, mayo the stuff I thought was going to save me... has sugar in it too. How bad is that one tbsp. I use in my tuna really? I mean is it enough to keep my pee stick from turning purple?

hmmmm a patch. That sounds easy. Maybe I should try it. Do they have sugar in them? jk

I never weighed myself when I first started on the second and now I am second guessing myself. That was just dumb. I didnt want to know how heavy I had gotten though. I was afraid that I was even more then 225 ... I joined the weigh no weigh challange and said I was going to hold off until the 20th, but legally I can weigh tomorrow. I am going to bite the bullet and go and purchase a scale tomorrow.

I have had issues with the digital scales in the past... and one have any suggestions on a good brand to buy?

I hope everyone is here on Monday. Thanks guys.

Mike- are you going to try the rolls anyway? I mean what can it really hurt if they turn out flat... you always have the syrup. I am sort of excited about this - how weird.

Have a good weekend all.

[2MuchMike]

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I'm going to make the rolls tomorrow, no matter what.

I've been following the plan in a really half-#ssed way all week. On one day, off the next. I can't find that intensity I had when I started - the last month has essentially been wasted.

I'm going to try to prepare several induction-friendly recipes over the weekend and make the next 2 days all about getting back on the wagon. When I first started I took 2 days off work (plus 2 weekend days) and had my own little "retreat" where I just focused on confronting old habits, exercising, and eating right. I'm hoping to recapture some of that beginners zeal this weekend

Hope - I may not be on track 100%, but belonging to this group has kept me from just walking away from the plan as I have in the past. Please stick around. I think you'll have much more success if you do. Besides, you're family now.

Shaunawa - I hope that "half your body weight in water" thing is wrong. I'd have to drink 22 gallons!

It's a gloomy, rainy day here (Kansas) - hope everybody has a good day. And if you're in Texas, a safe weekend.

[sugarsack]

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hi everyone.. checking in from work.. happy friday !

i have heard about the water thing... its half your body weight IN OUNCES... therefore a 300 lb person would drink 150 ounces of water per day .. you cant really drink too much water / unless you try to chug a gallon... human body can handle a bit more than 32 ounces PER HOUR.. 18 waking hours per day thats 576 ounces per day that your body can handle... the 8 /8 oz glasses per day is the LEAST you should drink..

[Elsie150]

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Caramella..sounds like you did pretty good to me.

Shauna...I have heard that about the water. Also heard drink 8 cups and then 1 cup more for each additional 25 pounds you want to lose. Last time I did Atkins I was drinking 14-16 cups a day and I think it helped a lot. It's more of a struggle this time around for some reason. I think it definately played a part in how well I felt and how quick the weight came off last time. I use Hellman's mayo. If you are using Miracle whip it is not acceptable and I would change. I got a digital and I really don't like it as it reads too different every time I step on it. I went back to my old one.

Mike...I need to spend some time planning myself. Getting way to lax. SIGH!

Sugar...thanks for the help with my post on OWL. part of my trying to get back into planning better.

Hmmm...never did make the oopsie rolls but did dice 16 cups of onions for the freezer and 6 green peppers and 10 banana peppers. Made some zucchini chips...2 big zucchinis. Need to tackle 2 big cauliflower still. Need to plan some meals.

[rlfrasier]

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Morning everyone!

I know that most of you have heard that Texas (where i am right now) is getting hit by Hurricane Ike...but my area is going to only get rain and winds. We were lucky enough because they were projecting that the storm was going to head straight towards us (which would have only done really heavy rain and strong winds) but it's curving towards the east and heading north...*wipes her brow* Not that I want to say that I'm better off because they are saying over 3,000,000 people are without power and may be without for 2 weeks. I feel for them...I'm just glad because I am now a homeowner and don't want to have to think of having my house destroyed before I move in--totally selfish of me I know.

The worst part of the home buying is over...the SOLD sign is up in front of our house and they are putting sod down right now. We will hopefully go for the first walkthrough inspection next Friday and get to check everything with a fine tooth comb. So far so good!

I will hopefully be getting back to eating better this week as the stress level has come back down to normal.

Hope everyone else is doing alright this weekend!
--Robin

[sugarsack]

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good morning.. robin i am so happy ike missed you.. congrats on the house... we found our dream house yesterday.. not built yet just the models are up...we are seriously considering.. however.. we want some other bills paid off first... oh well.. someday

elsie... were you able to find more veggie ideas ??

dont know whats going on with my scale...first thing this morning i was 273 (about fainted) then 10 min later... (without eating or drinking anything.. just wanted to "double check) i was 278... aarrrggghhh dont know if i am losing or not ... frustrating

yesterday i did find my dress for my sons wedding... its fabulous and it fits and is very flattering... also in the wedding color... dk blue... very nice.. and on sale ! i was in woman heaven yesterday- gotta love Nordstrom Rack (if you dont know what that is its the discount version of nordstroms (very high end department store)discontinued clothing .. or 2nds) anyway.. perfect dress, small issue with the hem but they are fixing it free, and on sale for $40.00... how perfect is that ??

well gotta go shower for church.... see you all later,, keep up the good work,, and all that stuff !!

[2MuchMike]

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All right, I finally did it - oopsie rolls just came out of the oven. Haven't had a big bite yet but the little piece I had was a lot lighter and crispier than I expected. Looking forward to trying some oopsie french toast with sugar free syrup.

I'm having a good weekend. Stayed on track yesterday and am having no problems today. Got a quiche in the oven that will provide breakfast all week, and am going to make Linda's hamburger/broccoli casserole next. That provides several meals.

Hope everybody's having a good weekend!

[sugarsack]

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way to go mike !! pre planning and pre cooking is a good thing keep up the good work !