Mid-Year Resolution Challenge

[Elsie150]

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Take it easy Cleo. Hope you are feeling better soon. BTW...the hot flashes definately explains the Underwear song... ;^)

[womanpraised]

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You rest Cleo...we can entertain ourselves for a while...not too long but a little while.

I thought that could make you go blind???????????

[Gabs275]

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Hi guys,
I'm new to this board and to Atkins. This is my fourth day on induction. It's been tough but I'm staying strong. My sister is on here all the time and she's truly the inspiration that got me started and lead me here.

Anyway, hope that it's not too late to join the challenge. If not, my goal is to lose 35 pounds by New Years! I'll have to get some pointers from you every once in a while since I'm new at this whole thing, but I have read most of the book and Yoly has helped me A LOT!

Glad that this board was out there. Going online has really helped me get through these last 4 days. Thanks to all of you and your great stories.

[Effie]

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Welcome Gabs, we're glad to have you! So is Yoly your sister? If so, you're in good company. Her progress is amazing and I'm sure yours will be as well. I have no doubt you can knock off 35 by New Years, especially if you just started (gotta love that Induction Whoosh!)

I'm afraid to post this, but my new stats are:

191/187.5/169 18.5 pounds to go until New Years! (Every time I get below 189, I just bounce right back up, so here's to hoping I keep on bouncing down.)

[wannabethintoo]

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I thought that could make you go blind???????????

And what exactly do you think I was referring to woman?

[cleochatra]

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Goooooooooooooooooooood morning you lovelies!

I am happy to report that I am feeling MUCH better today! Woohoo! Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers yesterday! I'm really blessed by everyone here.

wannabe-- hey--no loss is no gain, too! I have stalls and they are annoying as all get out. I know you're going to kick major cookies in this challenge! I swear the whooshie fairy isn't visitng me, so she has to be hanging at someone else's joint. *LOL*

[wannabethintoo]

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Goooooooooooooooooooood morning you lovelies!

I am happy to report that I am feeling MUCH better today! Woohoo! Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers yesterday! I'm really blessed by everyone here.

wannabe-- hey--no loss is no gain, too! I have stalls and they are annoying as all get out. I know you're going to kick major cookies in this challenge! I swear the whooshie fairy isn't visitng me, so she has to be hanging at someone else's joint. *LOL*

Glad you're feeling better Cleo. I got tired playing with myself...I mean by myself.

I'm retaining a lot of water right now.

[cleochatra]

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Next post, for I am so lame to get it all in one post.

jsj! Holy smoly guacamole! Weigh to smack down that fat! And, no. You're not losing it too fast unless you feel light-headed and unhealthy. How do you feel? If you feel you are the snazz, then keep on losing that weight, girl!

womanpraised-- kudos to you and thank you for answering those questions. You know, I think you speak for a lot of us in your post when you write what you do. So many of us struggle with the same struggles and endure the same ordeals. Reading what you've written helps us realize "Hey! We're not alone in the way we feel. Here's someone else who is struggling, right along with me". I hope the introspection helped you as much as it helps us! Thank you, again, for taking the time to write. It really makes a difference. It really does. {{{Woman}}}

Thank you for the hug, Elsie!!!{{{Elsie}}}

New_Me-- hey, that's cool! If we can find that Whooshie Fairy we'll hold her hostage until everyone on this challenge has had a visit from her! It's good to see you again!

but I'm happy to report a 9 pound loss in 6 days!!

Jaria! WOOHOO! You rock this way of eating, girlfriend! I'm so proud of you! You are doing such a good job and sticking with it! I'm so excited to read that you aren't having much in the way of cravings and that your energy levels are up in the ionisphere! That is awesome news! I'm so excited for you! I'll update us in just a second. I just want to say way to go!!!


Lisa! Hello little pixie! I'm so excited for New Year's too! I am glad you are still at your current number. You can always update later in the week when you have a loss, and I'll be glad to change your numbers!

rybread-- that is water weight. Unless you beg for me to I am not going to change your numbers because they are temporary and are no reflection of your overall success! I am excited to read that you are disappointed BUT that you are not giving up! If you ever feel close to caving, we'll get you through! ADBB saved me on Saturday from ordering a pizza!

iwillbethin-- everytime I see your picture I SO wish I was as skinny as you! I am so excited for your progress through the time I've known you. And one thing I know about you is that you'll hit your goal and look even more beautiful come New Year's (if that's possible!)

Elsie! That sounds GREAT! Just weigh in when you can! Your being here makes the challenge more fun so don't feel you need to stay away just because you haven't weighed in!

Mishi! Woohoo!!! Way to go, girl! That's awesome! I can't wait to update your totals!

ajakol-- Way to go on being too thin for your pants! Yahoo! It just goes to show that even when the scale isn't moving, the inches are still dropping off of your body...and what better reason for you to take me shopping? *l*

Elsie-- LOL On hot flashes+ underwear. No further comment! LOL

Womanpraised and wannabe! You both are cracking me up!

Gabs! Hello! Welcome to the challenge! 35 pounds is very doable! Stick with us, and we'll get you through these pesky Holidays!

Elsie-- I'll update your numbers! Way to go on being below 189! WOOHOO!!!

wannabe-- *smack on the fanny for being so cheeky*

cleochatra 259/235/199/ 36 pounds to go until New Years!
shashee 192/ 192/ 169/ 23 pounds to go until New Years!
wannabthintoo 212/205/160 45 pounds to go until New Years!
rybread 155.5/ 155/ 145/ 10 pounds to go until New Years!
iwillbethin 167/ 165/ 135/ 30 pounds to go until New Years!
lots2lose 209/209/160/40 pounds to goal until New Years!
sharon62 189/189/170/19 pounds to go until New Years!
chixrule 55 pounds to lose/53 pounds/ 53 pounds to go until New Years!
effie 191/187.5/16918.5 pounds until New Years!
ztachick 201/200/155/45 pounds to go until New Years!
NewMein2005 51 pounds / 48.5/ 48.5 pounds to go until New Years!
kkat55 266/265/220/ 45 pounds to go until New Years!
msgrand 160/151/130/ 21 pounds to go until New Years!
cruisergal 208 /202.5/165/ 37.5 pounds to go until New Years!
chrisnap 196/196/160/ 36 pounds to go until New Years!
womanpraised 266/274/210/64pounds to go until New Years!
Zarabelle 40 pounds to lose/40/ 40 pounds to go until New Year's!
ajakol 199/197/167/ 30 pounds to go until New Year's!
LisaM 213/213/195/ 18 pounds to go until New Year's!
Splandrea 233/230.5/ 199/ 31.5 pounds to go until New Year's!
dynaglider 237/ 237/215/ 22 pounds to go until New Year's!
twg 213/212.5/ 183/ 29.5 pounds to go until New Year's!
jsj0305 188.6/168.4/ 120/ 48.4 pounds to go until New Year's!
jaria 240/231/199/ 32 pounds to go until New Year's!
Mishi 231/230.5/ 199/ 31.5 pounds to go until New Year's!
Elsie150 237/222/199/23 pounds to go until New Year's!
Gabs275 279/279/244/35 pounds to go until New Year's!

I am SO JAZZED about how awesomely everyone is doing!

I am going to be very excited to watch everyone hit here goal by New Year's!


If I have inadvertantly missed your numbers or didn't address something you mentioned, please let me know.

I am just waking up and almost buttered my hand this morning thinking it was my son's toast.

[suzyhomemaker]

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Hey!

I know I'm a little late but can I join? This looks like just the initiative I need. I hope to reach goal by New Years. That would be awesome. I started induction last Tuesday at 150lbs. and have since lost 9 pounds. So I still have 25 more to go. Sign me up!

Michelle

[cleochatra]

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You bet you can join! I'll add you right in, Suzy! Welcome and congratulations on your amazing success so far!

cleochatra 259/235/199/ 36 pounds to go until New Years!
shashee 192/ 192/ 169/ 23 pounds to go until New Years!
wannabthintoo 212/205/160 45 pounds to go until New Years!
rybread 155.5/ 155/ 145/ 10 pounds to go until New Years!
iwillbethin 167/ 165/ 135/ 30 pounds to go until New Years!
lots2lose 209/209/160/40 pounds to goal until New Years!
sharon62 189/189/170/19 pounds to go until New Years!
chixrule 55 pounds to lose/53 pounds/ 53 pounds to go until New Years!
effie 191/187.5/16918.5 pounds until New Years!
ztachick 201/200/155/45 pounds to go until New Years!
NewMein2005 51 pounds / 48.5/ 48.5 pounds to go until New Years!
kkat55 266/265/220/ 45 pounds to go until New Years!
msgrand 160/151/130/ 21 pounds to go until New Years!
cruisergal 208 /202.5/165/ 37.5 pounds to go until New Years!
chrisnap 196/196/160/ 36 pounds to go until New Years!
womanpraised 266/274/210/64pounds to go until New Years!
Zarabelle 40 pounds to lose/40/ 40 pounds to go until New Year's!
ajakol 199/197/167/ 30 pounds to go until New Year's!
LisaM 213/213/195/ 18 pounds to go until New Year's!
Splandrea 233/230.5/ 199/ 31.5 pounds to go until New Year's!
dynaglider 237/ 237/215/ 22 pounds to go until New Year's!
twg 213/212.5/ 183/ 29.5 pounds to go until New Year's!
jsj0305 188.6/168.4/ 120/ 48.4 pounds to go until New Year's!
jaria 240/231/199/ 32 pounds to go until New Year's!
Mishi 231/230.5/ 199/ 31.5 pounds to go until New Year's!
Elsie150 237/222/199/23 pounds to go until New Year's!
Gabs275 279/279/244/35 pounds to go until New Year's!
suzyhomemaker 141/ 141/ 116 / 25 pounds to go until New Year's!

You guys, to date, we have all lost a total of 115.7 pounds since the challenge has begun!!!

[cleochatra]

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WOOHOO! WOOHOO!

I just can't believe it! Over 115 pounds already!

I'm sounding the cowbell!

Think of how much more we will lose if we all stick together!

We're in this together ladies!

And a whole lot of us are headed for onederland!

I'm so proud of you all I have goosebumps!

[suzyhomemaker]

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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

This will be awesome! I keep looking for an exercise challenge too but I can't seem to find one that fits me or it started long ago. Anyway thanks a bunch!!


P.S. Stupid question? What the heck does whooshie mean? Just curious

Michelle

[cleochatra]

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suzy-- you are the cutest! *lol* I love your energy! I expect we'll see a lot more of it as these holidays roll in!

1) Go ahead and start checking into the 6 week exercise challenge. I'm late, too, but dad-gum it, I check in there everyday and still post my totals. It's bragging rights for a job well done! A new challenge will be starting in a week, so go ahead and just get into the habit now of signing in your exercise each day.

Another help is the president's challenge by 2big. You can earn medals (and they're cheap, not-for-porofit, but very cool). I've already earned my bronze and am working towards my silver! Wannabe is working towards her gold!

A whooshie is what happens after you stall for a little while and then suddenly one morning you wake up and are a few pounds down!

What usually happens is after a loss, your body tries to maintain weight by hanging onto water in the cells. Once it finally stubbornly lets go, you have a ';whooshie'. It's good to remember that in times of fluid retention you take your measurements, because otherwise you think you're not losing weight, but you're losing inches!

[wannabethintoo]

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suzy-- you are the cutest! *lol* I love your energy! I expect we'll see a lot more of it as these holidays roll in!

1) Go ahead and start checking into the 6 week exercise challenge. I'm late, too, but dad-gum it, I check in there everyday and still post my totals. It's bragging rights for a job well done! A new challenge will be starting in a week, so go ahead and just get into the habit now of signing in your exercise each day.

Another help is the president's challenge by 2big. You can earn medals (and they're cheap, not-for-porofit, but very cool). I've already earned my bronze and am working towards my silver! Wannabe is working towards her gold!

A whooshie is what happens after you stall for a little while and then suddenly one morning you wake up and are a few pounds down!

What usually happens is after a loss, your body tries to maintain weight by hanging onto water in the cells. Once it finally stubbornly lets go, you have a ';whooshie'. It's good to remember that in times of fluid retention you take your measurements, because otherwise you think you're not losing weight, but you're losing inches!

Hey I just thought of something....can I win a President's medal being a Canadian? Do they actually send you a medal (for a fee of course)? Bad time to be thinking now eh? Oh and by the way...I'm working towards my bronze and not my gold.

[wannabethintoo]

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Woo hoo! 115 lbs! That's pretty amazing! We rock!