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  • #16
    Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

    Hey Elsie.Good luck and I hope your struggles end soon.I've had those momements.Good luck.I'm checking in.Doing well.Still at 202,so as you can see,weight loss has slowed waaaay down,but that's good becuase 8pounds in a week is quite a lot.I'm just sticking to plan.I'm having pork chops and mock mashed potatoes for dinner tonight.yum.Probably a tuna melt for lunch with some brocolli bits in it.Had eggs and sausage for breakfast.This is day 9 of reinduction
    I CAN RESIST EVERYTHING AND TEMPTATION.

    oscar wilde modified

    5ft 4in
    f,20
    07/20/2005

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    • #17
      Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

      Hellooo everyone!

      Let me tell you all some goooood news! I've adopted a workout routine! Before, I'd just exercise in the afternoon or at night, skipping a few days and then trying to make up for it...

      BUT I've decided to work out every morning before breakfast. So, no workout, no breakfast. My mom came up with this idea, and to motivate me, she's willing to workout with me.

      So it's been 2 days, and I've done 8 miles! Yay!

      Elsie, I could never forget you guys here! I love the support I get. Sometimes I want to come on here not for diet tips, but for conversation!

      Another update: I handed in my letter of leave at my current job because I can't handle the temptations of working at a cappucino bar. I'm also not going to school next term, and I had to withdraw from half my courses of this term because I was too depressed to function. I'm not sure what I'm going to do, but I want a job that'll keep me busy with my mind off food.

      I do have some concerns, though. How much to you all sleep every night? Before I'd sleep 6-7 hours and be super energetic for the day. Now, I sleep 10 hours a night and I can barely get myself up in the morning. I was told it was because of my depression, but I fear sleeping too much will make me fat.








      My stats: 20/F/5"2

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      • #18
        Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

        Rybread...I stopped counting weeks ago...just eating when I was hungry and eating stuff that was allowed on my rungs.

        lots2lose...dinner sounds yummy..that is what I had yesterday! I use squash for my faux potatoes.

        Thanks you two!!!

        Kinkay...sounds like you have a wonderfully supportive Mom! Have you seen a Doctor for your depression?? What does your Mom think about you not returning to school? I hope you go back as it seems harder to get back into it once you start working. Do you have to decide now??

        I function best with 9 hours. But if you were doing 6-7 and feeling fine then that is what is normal for you. With a Doctor's care and exercising and eating right hopefully you will be feeling better soon!
        Elsie150
        Female 44, 5'
        SW241/CW215/GW150
        Never Ending Induction Recipes
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

        You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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        • #19
          Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

          I've seen many many doctors about my depression and all of them want me to take medication, something I absolutely refuse to do. I know I sound stupid, but I don't think medication is the only thing that can cure me. I took medication for a little while, but not long enough to see results. I wanted to free myself from it before I start relying on the stuff.

          My mom's totally supportive of my decision because she sees that I'm slowly losing my mind. I like school, and i've always done well except now. I literally physically can't.

          OOOHhhh boy I ate like a pig today. I had so much cheddar cheese and chicken. I'm gonna git a whoopin' at boot camp.








          My stats: 20/F/5"2

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          • #20
            Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

            Heh, you're a brave soul, Elsie! I get totally antsy when I don't know how much I'm eating. I still haven't figured out my CCLL - my brain can't do climbing the rungs and adding more carbs at the same time. I'm up to 35 net carbs nowadays, and once I finish starchy veggies and grains, then I'll actually bump it up in an attempt to figure out my CCLL.
            Current: 194.5 / 179.5 / 145
            Current Start Date: September 24, 2009

            Previous: 185 / 136 / 130
            Previous Start Date: May 9, 2005

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            • #21
              Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

              Rybread..isn't there a saying that goes something like "only the foolhardy are brave"? LOL! I really micromanaged in the beginning. Balanced everything to the proper ratios...spent a lot of time getting stuff just right...I think I burned out on it. I can't even remember what CCLL I was at when I stopped counting. I know I need to get back to basics but can't see it happening until after Christmas.
              Elsie150
              Female 44, 5'
              SW241/CW215/GW150
              Never Ending Induction Recipes
              http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

              You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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              • #22
                Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

                Kinkay...I understand how you feel about the medication and not wanting to take it and wanting to get better without it. I also fight against taking medicines...drives my MIL crazy. My kids very seldom get even cold medicine or children's tylenol...and if they do it is only a night...I let the body do the fighting during the day. I have fibromyalsia...PCOS...plantis fascitis...and take no drugs of any kind. Depression runs in my family...and while I fight it constantly I do not take medication for it. Same reasons as you. Now comes the BUT if it has gotten so bad now that you feel like you are actually slowly losing your mind and your life is being so affected that you physically can't go to school...something you have enjoyed and done well at in the past..then maybe it is time to consider some kind of medication now. There is nothing weak or wrong with having to take some medication Kinkay!!! Depression is a chemical imbalance of the brain. A chemical imbalance!! You can't just will it away. And it doesn't mean you have to be on it forever. It takes a strong person to know when they can't do it on their own and reach out for the help they need. I care about you. I am concerned for you. I ask you to really think about it and reconsider. ((Kinkay)) I am coming from a caring place. The desicion is yours. I won't bug you about it anymore but did want you to know what I thought and hopefully give you something to think about. Give your Mom a hug!
                Elsie150
                Female 44, 5'
                SW241/CW215/GW150
                Never Ending Induction Recipes
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

                You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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                • #23
                  Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

                  Hey Folks...

                  Just checking in. Still struggling, but still here. Still falling quite a bit, but still getting up every time.

                  I didnt realize how harsh these holidays were going to be, emotionally... that is what I am fighting with.

                  But, I havent checked out on y'all.

                  I can be the cheerleader in the back, ey?
                  278/275/271/160


                  Earth is crammed with heaven,
                  And every common bush afire with God,
                  But only he who sees, takes off his shoes.
                  Elizabeth Barrett Browning



                  Daily Goals:
                  No wasted carbs.
                  Water intake .5 -1 gallon.
                  Exercise 60 minutes 5x week
                  Get in the right veggies.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

                    Woman...hang in there....I think there are a lot of us struggling right now. You can be in the back...but you gotta yell LOUD and OFTEN! LOL!
                    Elsie150
                    Female 44, 5'
                    SW241/CW215/GW150
                    Never Ending Induction Recipes
                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

                    You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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                    • #25
                      Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

                      Had a good day yesterday food wise. Woke up with my first major headache since starting Atkins. Still want to eat eat eat. Tomorrow is weigh day and I am afraid...very afraid!!!

                      How is it going so far today Kinkay, Woman, Rybread and everyone else???
                      Elsie150
                      Female 44, 5'
                      SW241/CW215/GW150
                      Never Ending Induction Recipes
                      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

                      You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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                      • #26
                        Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10


                        I didnt realize how harsh these holidays were going to be, emotionally... that is what I am fighting with.
                        I HEAR you womanpraised! Just to let you know, you're not alone...and we're here to help!

                        Hello, everyone!

                        I'm having difficulty limiting my food. I eat past the point of "full" still. I have a fear of feeling empty. I also have a fear of waking up, sleeping, and going to school. Honestly. After all this helpful advice, I'm finally going to take the effexor that's been sitting in my cupboard for a month now. I just don't want it to make me gain weight, because one of the reasons I've fallen deeper into depression is my amazing 10 lbs/month weight gain!!!

                        I'm very scared. But then again, that's the only real emotion I feel these days.








                        My stats: 20/F/5"2

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                        • #27
                          Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

                          Kinkay...You should be proud of yourself for doing what you have too to get better. I am impressed with how strong you are!! Please be cautious as one of the side effects is a decreased appetite. In the beginning this may help you feel better as you are currently feeling out of control with the eating. Use this to help you stick to your Atkins plan. Once your medicine is working and the Atkins is working you may not feel very hungry at all. So just make sure that you do eat. Here is a website with some info on effexor that you might find interesting. Do check in with us. We are here for you. If you want to report in how your day is going or what you are eating or the exercise you are doing then do that.

                          http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/venlafaxine.html#What

                          Anyway...hugs to you and say hi to your Mom!!! Remember...we are here...
                          Elsie150
                          Female 44, 5'
                          SW241/CW215/GW150
                          Never Ending Induction Recipes
                          http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

                          You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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                          • #28
                            Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

                            hello everyone.Just checking in.Seems the reason why I've been stalled is that I've been eating too many hot wings(I love them).Hot wings do have quite a lot of calories.So I'm cutting them out of my diet for a while to come.
                            I CAN RESIST EVERYTHING AND TEMPTATION.

                            oscar wilde modified

                            5ft 4in
                            f,20
                            07/20/2005

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                            • #29
                              Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

                              Good morning fellow Atkineers.Just checking in this morning.Just as I suspected,the hot wings were stalling me.I am down a pound today after cutting them out.I'm also proud to report that my stomach has gone down from a 47 48ish before to a 43 now.That is very exciting.Plus my wrist is down an inch,and my hips are down to a 46,my thighs a 28 from a 30.I'm sure other body parts are down as well but I'm quite proud.A 25pound weight loss and a lot of inches along with it.
                              I CAN RESIST EVERYTHING AND TEMPTATION.

                              oscar wilde modified

                              5ft 4in
                              f,20
                              07/20/2005

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                              • #30
                                Re: Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, December 3-10

                                Congrats lots2lose on figureing out what was making the weight loss stop! I am sure that a lot of people eat too high legally and then figure Atkins doesn't work and then give up. You may be able to add them back in just not as many. Keep up the great work!
                                Elsie150
                                Female 44, 5'
                                SW241/CW215/GW150
                                Never Ending Induction Recipes
                                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

                                You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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