Lose 10 pounds extended to 7/4

[Kittie]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

bjs - I know that feeling.... like Dr. Atkins once said, "One cheat can be the kiss of death". But it doesn't have to be if you don't let it continue to. Don't stress over it either, not when it's TOM... you know how weight can get you down during that time! It happens to the best of us.

Don't worry, the pounds'll come off when you get back into induction. I'm sure you'll also feel better when you can get some more exercise in. It should counteract your guilt, at least slightly. Oh and Happy 10th Anniversary! You guys should absolutely celebrate when you have the chance to. Just leave the drinks out and remember that a celebration like that doesn't have to revolve around food.

[bjs1976]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Thx Kitty

Yip right back on track tomorrow. This will be the last of this horrible TOm crap. Full hysterectomy July 5th. I never thought that would be something I would look forward too, but after the last few months of my life.. I am so ready.. There is no way I can control my like wiht something liek this controlling me. I am not just talking cravings girls. It is overwhleming pain, bloat, ect. Well I think it is all ladies in the group, so no explaining needed. Just, imagine that 5 days of near He** a month. Then imagine having it nearly non stop for months ..........no fun

Last week my blood count was getting sooo low, my Ob Gyn had me taking 2 BCP's a day, trying to stop the bleeding. Well, I am sure that didnt help either, double the hormones for a week aand a half... BLAH!!! Oh well it is over and one with..

I am back to induction!!!!Hope for success, once in ketosis, getting water in, and excersising, Well there is nothing more I can do thatn that. I hope the 4#'s drop offf once I get back into ketosis....

Hope you all have a happy monday....

[ValidRouge]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

bjs--yep, just jump back on the wagon. I'm here too. We WILL do this!!

Unbelievably, I hopped on the scale tonight AFTER eating dinner and I'm at 215. So, somehow or another, I still managed to lose this week. It had to be all the walking at Disney World. I'm actually kind of excited to see what the scale says in the morning.

If you guys didn't see it...JimmieJo made me write 20 times in my journal "I WILL NOT CAVE". She's practicing tough love that I need. I have come too far to fail now. It's just not an option. Tomorrow I'll be back to exercising.

[SweetCher]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Silly- WoW, you must have had something that made you retain water weight. That 1.5 pounds will come off. I didn't weigh today and I'm glad I didn't ... everyone seems to be having the same challenge today.

Kitty- OMG! I should have Abs that look like that! lol! Gee...see I'm really glad I didn't weigh now. The sun must be affecting everyone Everyone's weight will be back to normal next week!

bjs - You have had a tough week and sometimes it's hard to get back on track. So, I'm glad that you've made the choice to check in and start induction again tomorrow. Be gentle with yourself, you have a lot going on! Congratulations on your upcoming 10 year anniversary! You can still celebrate in an incredibly great LC way if you like! How about Lobster, steak and grilled veggies? I'm hungry just thinking about it?

[SweetCher]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Joy - Welcome Home. You are sooooo right! We WILL do this! JimmieJo is practicing tough love, that's so cute!

None of US will cave!

[sillygirl]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Wow! Big weekend for all huh? I had alcohol tonite (my father's 80th party), 2 glasses of straight vodka and a smidge of red wine. Zero carbs on the Vodka, but not sure what else it and the wine might do! Fortunately, my Aunt made Standing Rib Roast, zucchini and salad (I didn't eat the hor d oevers or potatoes or dessert), so dinner was good.

bjs, really, a hysterectomy? You are so young, is this the only option for you? I understand the horrid TOM very well, but I'm finally at the age where it all slows down (yippee!). At 30, I know that's unimaginable! For you, this will definitely stop TOM for good, so that's a great thing. Have a very happy anniversary, I sure hope TOM is gone by then!

Valid, see there? You've come so far on this that a small blip last week still allows for loss. Whew! You can always count on jimmie jo to tell it like it is!

So Kittie how's it going for you this weekend, you doing okay? Both of us WILL have a big wooshie next week, okay? No more of this water weight hanging on, I want to see poundage gone!

Cher, how was your jaunt to SB? Eating went okay?

Seeyou all tomorrow!

[Kittie]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

So... I hear the term "wooshie" mentioned a lot.... is a wooshie... like, a sudden weight drop on the scale?! I've never been very sure myself, but indeed. We have 'em coming!

I'm honestly mostly upset tonight, nothing weight related. Just immature, ignorant people. I have very "eclectic" taste in music. I like to listen to Japanese music especially. I was driving home from doing some errands... enjoying the breeze in my hair... and said music was playing on my iPod... apparently within hearing range of the next lane, because a car with two guys pulled up next to me at the stoplight, looked at me, and started laughing. I shot them a glare and drove off... but it really bothered me. I know they were just pathetic guys, but I get really bothered when people laugh at me. I was frequently laughed at as a child, I guess it's sorta psychological. *shrug*

Anyway, I know it has nothing to do with weight loss, Atkins, or this challenge, but I had to get it off my chest. I'm trying not to let it bother me. Got a new copy of DANDR today and am going to read it. Hoping that absorbing the wise words of dear Dr. Atkins will somehow trigger a favorable scale reading...

[sillygirl]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Hi kittie.....you got is...Whoosh! Away go those pounds. I can't believe people would laugh at you because of the music you're listening to! First of all, that's so immature, and second of all music is so diverse, it's GOOD to broaden horizons. The guys probably thought you were cute and were flirting with ya in that "stupid" guy kinda way!

[sillygirl]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Alright Silly I'm going to strive for 25 carbs today. I worked out my menu for the day and it's at 1650 calories and 20 carbs, but I'll see if I can't eat something else to bump it up a bit. Thanks for the solid advice.

Good girl! You will be surprised and your results. Personally, I'm one of those that gets so stuck in induction and this time around, I'm going by the book and have been eating 23-27 carbs a day for the past 2 weeks and now I'm losing these last few pounds. That definitely tells me eating more is a good thing!

[Kittie]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Thanks sillygirl - yeah, that's what I'm hoping. That's what my mom would probably tell me, too. Guys can be kind of stupid when it comes to communication. Us women are more evolved in that respect. I'm not giving it any more thoughts, I actually find it amusing now.

Well... I'm still at 164.... where's that whooshie? Made kind of a mistake this morning... I was late to class again and didn't grab anything to eat before I left. It'll be another 3.5 hours or so until I can eat anything... and I'm already hungry!

[Saty111]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Thanks Silly! I always get caught up in induction and assume that if I go off it then I'll for sure gain weight. You're story of dropping weight in OWL is encouraging. I'm going to work hard on getting that extra cup of veggies in today and also eating atleast 23-25 carbs.

[bjs1976]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

well-- strong day so far. Done well.

I went and got a pair of new pants today -- dunno why...I never shop when I feel fat. But, I went.

I am down, 2 sizes...2....wooo hooo.. and they are lose. Hubby was telling me last night not to get discouraged, I was so bummed about the weight gain. But he says I am looking good, alot leaner and more fit. Well, this just what hubbies say, so I thought HUH, right. But today the new pants.. I am so happy!!!

I have not weighed today to see if it is a flaw or not. I am jsut happy the way my new pants fit... So I will keep it up.. I still need to get back in to ketosis to, as I am sure I am out, I have been hungry and craving..Usually have to make myself eat.. SO


We will see how the week goes..

Chugging water now, and still have to do ab lounge today, haven't had time yet..

[sillygirl]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

You can do it bjs! Very nice that your hub is being supportive!

[SweetCher]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Silly - SB was great. We had a wonderful time. My mom and sister are both watching what they eat so they make it easy for me.

Kittie - We all want the Whoosh fairy to appear...lol. Sometimes it's good to get things that are bothering you off your mind so that you don't eat over it. I call it "emotional eating". It may seem like a little thing, but if you find yourself eating over it then, it's hurt your program. I think the great thing about writing it out, it that you get rid of the feelings. You just let them go, and it has no power over you. So, if if bothered you a little, and you feel better now... Great! Silly is right, they were just little flirts!

Hi Saty- I'm glad to hear that you're going up to 23 - 25 grams of carbs too. I think everyone wants to stay in induction because they think they'll lose faster but it isn't true. That can really stall people. It's important to take that next step and moce into OWL.

bjs - Congratulations on the massive weight loss -
(((((((((Down 2 sizes)))))))) that's great!
I can't believe that you're only 30! You have been through so much! Including going through your operation on July 5th. They demanded that I have one because I've been hospitalized twice with blood transfusions for chronic bleeding and anemia and I've refused. But, I haven't had children and I still want them. I just go in and have IV's of Iron 3 -4 times a week. Oh well... I'm a tough one to convince.

[bjs1976]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

yip Cher-- it is not an easy decision to make for sure. I have reached the anemia borderline tranfusion phases as well. The last Iron supplement I took I had an anaphylactic reaction too, and landed in hospital for 3 days. So, the Iron route is not a good alterantive for me.

I have my one son, and have miscarried a child. Due to the meds I take for my MS and heart, more children would not be a wise choice. I woul dhave to stop my meds, and get much healthier to carry a child. So, at first we were going to do the endometrial ablation and tubgal, but that is taking a chance it will not work. I ahve a hard time with anesthesia, so we are just doing it right the first time.

I hope..

Yes, If you can hang it out do so. Children are one of the best gifts I have ever been given. I would love to have more, but I have neices, and hopefully will have nephews some day.. So, all is good. There are so many children out there that need homes, even if we cant bare our own.

Yes, I know I was so shocked the pants were too big...It just doenst seem real, esp giving the weight gain.. Sunday I will get an official weight and measurements. Then I will change my ticker, if I still have gained weight.

I hoep I have lost....Man, I better after today. I have my neice and we went shopping, I aksed her where she wanted to eat? Olive Garden she said.... I could have cried....But I did well, I didnt cheat, and choices where limited...After fitting into those pants...No way am I cheating'