Hey Buddies!!!

[neutronnorman]

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Wow, Norman ... you've already lost 70 lbs.?! That is beyond awesome ... such great work; congrats, my friend! You're a real inspiration !

The creepy part is that I'm losing my fat deposits quite symmetrically. I have no loose skin, etc. I think if I were to lose another 20 lb. and then gain, say 10 lb muscle, I would look, well, hot. I figure it will take me about one more year to reach my true goals.

[neutronnorman]

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P.S.:

It's simple to lose the 70 lb., really. Do HIT cardio three times per week for 45-60 minutes. Hit the gym 4 times per week and lift the weights you've chosen as if some maniac was holding a gun to your head and if you didn't finish the last rep, he'd pull the trigger. After reaching, say 10 reps, increase the weight by 10% until you can do 10 reps. Then, increase again by 10% and so on. Just visualize that maniac holding a gun to your head.

[FLdoodette]

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Hello Buddies ... anyone home? I haven't been around much lately, myself. Down a few more pounds ... five to go.

Well, keep fighting the good fight! Buddy HUG

[FLdoodette]

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P.S.:

It's simple to lose the 70 lb., really. Do HIT cardio three times per week for 45-60 minutes. Hit the gym 4 times per week and lift the weights you've chosen as if some maniac was holding a gun to your head and if you didn't finish the last rep, he'd pull the trigger. After reaching, say 10 reps, increase the weight by 10% until you can do 10 reps. Then, increase again by 10% and so on. Just visualize that maniac holding a gun to your head.

What I can see in that photo looks pretty darn good, Norman!

[neutronnorman]

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What I can see in that photo looks pretty darn good, Norman!

Thanks, Fldoodette. I think I've further increased my definition since GF took that picture of me, yawning, in my boxer shorts. She scared the dickens out of me when she snapped that pic. It was 5:30 a.m. and I had to get ready to go to lab. I think at that moment, I snorted instead of drinking my black cup of coffee from the scare.
My coffee habit is unusual. I make either expresso or regular (Folgers or Chuck Full O' Nuts), grab a big mug, put 4 ice cubes in it, and slam that Java in one shot. I do three mugs in the morning; no Splenda, cream, nothing. I'm just after the cafeine rush.

Hope everything is well in central Fl. Take care Norah!

Norman

[Whatsername]

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Hi Buddies! I have missed this thread and hearing from you all.

My life has just been busy. And stressful. My hubby's deployment is looming...he leaves for training this month.

This weekend, rain (or snow) or shine, we are having our roof redone. What a project.

I have done pretty good with my eating. One small slip up. My problem is that with the cold mornings, I really crave coffee. I try to limit myself to 1 cup in the morning, and 1 in the afternoon. It isn't the coffee, it is all the cream I like that is the problem for me.
Happy to say that I have gone down a size. I haven't been this weight/size since I was in high school.

Well, hope to hear more from everyone. Hope everyone has a great day and a relaxing weekend! Miss you all. Jane

[FLdoodette]

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Hey Jane! Congrats on being high-school sized again ! That's gotta feel great. Thinking of you and your husband and his upcoming deployment ... HUG!

Like you, Jane and Norman, I LURVS me some coffee. Not hard-core like Norman's 100 proof, but w/cream like Jane ....mmmm, cream! That's okay on Atkins, anyway.

Now that I think about it ... a cup of joe sounds good right about now. Have a good one, guys!

[wobblybits]

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Hi there!
I'm new here but not to atkins diet. I did it a couple of years ago, with results I was thrilled with.
Since then and now, I bought a house and a car, lost my job, got another job and drive almost everywhere.
I got lazy, I used to walk so much and I loved it.
I'm here for the information, inspiration and the knowledge that I am not alone on this journey.
I have looked at this board before and have been so inspired by it and I'm happy to be here today!
I'm doing my prep work and I start on Monday and I am looking forward to it sooo much!
I hope you don't mind me adding me in here but I'm new and was glad to see this thread!
Happy to be here!
Wobbly.

[FLdoodette]

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Hi there!
I'm new here but not to atkins diet. I did it a couple of years ago, with results I was thrilled with.
Since then and now, I bought a house and a car, lost my job, got another job and drive almost everywhere.
I got lazy, I used to walk so much and I loved it.
I'm here for the information, inspiration and the knowledge that I am not alone on this journey.
I have looked at this board before and have been so inspired by it and I'm happy to be here today!
I'm doing my prep work and I start on Monday and I am looking forward to it sooo much!
I hope you don't mind me adding me in here but I'm new and was glad to see this thread!
Happy to be here!
Wobbly.

Hi, Wobbly and welcome to the Buddies thread! Best of luck on the start of this exciting journey ... don't be a stranger; check in often. It really helps.

[wobblybits]

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Hi FLdoodette,
Thank you for the welcome, I am thrilled to have found this board (my saving grace).
I am counting down to Monday and it's not with dread but with excitement, knowing I'm starting a wonderful journey and that I won't be alone is such a great feeling.
I will be checking in here often. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions and challenging times ahead!
Again, many thanks.

[Whatsername]

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Welcome Wobbly! Nice to have you with us and thanks for joining us.
Look forward to hearing more from you and getting to know you.

Sorry to start in complaining and being negative...just had a LONG day. And a rainy one but the good news is that I have a much needed new roof on my house. The bad news is that I cheated..again. It is so stupid because I know better. I knew I would feel bad and regret it. I am trying hard to just move on and get back to the basics. I did get a walk in today. Thanks for listening.
Hope everyone has a beautiful Sunday!
Jane

[mizski]

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Hi Wobblybits! Cute name.

Just thought I'd stop in and say Hi. Nothing much new going on so I haven't had much to say. Recovering from my surgical adventure nicely except it's messed up my routine. I guess I've turned into a bit of a robot esp. with my Atkins stuff but it works for me.

I'm enjoying autumn so far even though I am ignoring the falling leaves with hopes that they will ALL blow away. Hey, I can dream can't I?

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

[imagood1]

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Hi everyone -- been awhile since I was here. Been busy taking care of a sick mother (again) - she's feeling better now so it's much easier on me.

Started doing TaeBo a couple weeks ago and love it! Ok, I had to check in the mirror to see who the person who typed that is....what - I LIKE exercise?????? OMG the aliens have come and taken me away and left this person in my place!!!!!

Can't wait for the end of the week - I'm in the weigh/no weigh challenge so I have no idea what's going on with my weight!!! I don't miss the scale, but I normally weigh on Monday mornings so it's gonna be odd not doing that tomorrow.

Have a great week if I don't get back before it ends. Woobly - I already gave you a on the Intro thread but not here!! Great group of people here.

[FLdoodette]

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It's MONDAY already? Hi Buddies

Hey Carole! Glad your mom is better and the TaeBo sounds great ... go get 'em, tiger

S'okay, Jane ... slips happen. No beating up on yourself allowed...had more than a couple myself

Glad the surgery worked ok, Mizski ... we had autumn for two days last week and now we're back into summer mode .... Florida really only has two seasons, Mosquito and Tourist ... right, Norman? You've had more wet weather down in South Florida than we've had this year ... did it ever STOP raining??

Hi Jane! And I wish a great week to ALL Buddies ...

[Whatsername]

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Hi Buddies! Overall, it is a decent fall day here. One of those days where the weather can't decide if it wants to be sunny or rain but some sun is better than none.

I need to go exercise but wanted to say hi to everyone.

Jane