How Long Can You Go???

[kkat55]

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So far I made it through the weekend. 9 days so far and I didn't go near the b-day cake....Dawn

Congratulations! You're doing EXCELLENT!!

[kkat55]

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I've made!!!! I am so proud of myself for doing this right. Last night I went out and didnt cheat, I drank water the whole night and nibbled on little cubes of cheese I carried with me....

Looks like you're getting stronger and stronger in this, ay? Doesn't that feel nice to be in control of what you eat.

Keep up the good work!!

[kkat55]

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I got my Day 2 button this morning, and will be back to my 1 week button before you know it. AND, am back in Onderland again! I won't slip up this time and blow it! I'm down 10 pounds now in 11 days. It's aggravating that it might have been more if I hadn't had cheated, but I can't turn back the clock so I will learn from my mistakes. No more eating out until I am sure I am strong enough to resist temptation!

Great job on jumping right back on the program!

[Dolphin]

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another FYI note: There are a couple people who signed on for this challenge, and then never came back. Although I'm hoping the best for them, there are getting to be too many members for me to keep updating the missing ones. From now on if people haven't posted in over a week without telling us ahead of time that they won't be, I'm going to move their name to an "inactive members" list, which they will stay on for another week, without my updating their CF dates. If they come back, active status will be returned. If not, I'll have to remove their names. Is everyone ok with that? I'll be happy to take suggestions about it in a pm. THANKS!!

That is exactly what should be done Mayor Mari!! Accountability means everything in personal success.
BTW, welcome loser4life

[Dolphin]

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Since I blew it over the weekend I thought I might as well go to Starbucks this morning for my very favorite treat. But the guilt won over and I didn't do it. I re-started TODAY, not tomorrow. I comforted myself with a mock danish instead, all legal!

Tomorrow I'll have a button again.

[kkat55]

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kat, you're so awesome! You're truely our cheerleader...so inspiring!

No cheats for me! Restaurant eating is a pain though...I wasn't tempted to cheat, but not knowing exactly what may be in some legal things is frustrating and I think next time I go out to eat I'll just stick to meats and a side vegetable...no salad...it's too unknowable.

With the heat reaching 111° today, I'm really starting to worry about my WoE and exercise. I can't force myself to move (with the exception of lots of walking in air conditioned stores) and I haven't done my stair or sit up challenge in the past three days. I think though, that as long as I'm concentrating on my food, and making sure I get at least a little exercise throughout the week, I can pick it up a little more seriously when it starts getting cooler.

Thanks for the kind words! You're so nice!

Great job on NO CHEATS!!

Whew! I know what you mean about the heat!! Even with the a/c on in the house I'm perspiring! (eek!) We've had to adjust our schedule because my DH got a new job so we're up for 4 am, I fix him breakfast and workout right after he leaves, which is nice because it is cool in the house at that time. Hopefully you can find a cooler time to do your workouts?

Happy Low Carbing!

[kkat55]

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Since I blew it over the weekend I thought I might as well go to Starbucks this morning for my very favorite treat. But the guilt won over and I didn't do it. I re-started TODAY, not tomorrow. I comforted myself with a mock danish instead, all legal!

Tomorrow I'll have a button again.

YEAH for Cristyl!!!!! I'm so proud of you for not giving in!

[kkat55]

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Good job cristyl! So hard to just jump back in but you did it!!! whoooo hoooo!!!

Well, 2big has poked me over to this thread and since I was kinda doing this on my own I may as well jump in here!!!! I am just goign with the days in my siggy tho cause I don't know that I will have time to update it with the buttons and stuff but they are oh so cute!!!! i may get them from month to month tho!!!!!

Well!!! ttyl!

Welcome Aboard!! I'm so glad that you could join us!!

Hey, if you want the buttons for you siggie, I've put the link in my siggie area below so I wouldn't have to go find the link every time. You can use that if you would like.

Thanks for joining us! I think you'll make a fun addition to the group!!

[Lady_Hawke]

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just finished day 8. tomorrow I go to the doctors office to weigh. hope the scale moves in the right direction.

to everyone !

[kkat55]

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just finished day 8. tomorrow I go to the doctors office to weigh. hope the scale moves in the right direction.

We're cheering for you! Let us know as soon as you can so we can get excited with you! (If not pounds, then it will be inches.)

I'm going to weigh in the morning too since it will be the end of my first week -- the first week is always a good week...

Wishing you a great, new week ahead!

[TirtleBaby]

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Holy reading! I havent been on since yesterday morning! It has been too HOT!!!! No ac by the computer!!!!

I made it through the weekend cheat free!!!!! I am amazed! I mean I knew I could... its just been awhile since I have had a successful weekend! So I have completed day 5 now!!!!!

I like your idea Mari about the inactives! I sure wish they would come back though! But I guess some people think they can do it alone! They will be back when the goin gets tough!

In a 12 step program, you hear the saying: "its not a ME program, its a WE program", or youd hear " there isnt the letter I in the word WE". Same rings here too I think! We need each other! The sooner people realize that, the more success they will have!

Here's to a great week my friends!!!!

[inhisgrip]

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Yay! I got my 1 week button!

Way to go on making it through the weekend cheat free Tirtle! That's great!

Hey Kat...way to go on the 1 week cheat free! You're doing great and very supportive of everyone here. Keep up the good work.

Tamariah...Hope that scale moves for you...and congrats on the 8 days cheat free! Woohoo!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

[roshan362]

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Start of another day and a new 3 week cheatfree button for me.

I should be doing the happy dance, but i havnt lost anything at all in that time. clothes are no different either.
The 5lbs i gained after the last cheat is still with me,plus ive been up one week, down one week with another 2lbs .

This is new territory for me as i never experienced stalls or gains first time round on Atkins....time to assess and scrutinise i think.

CongratsTamariah on 8 days cheatfree.I hope you get some good results at the docs ...fingers crossed.

Liz...One week cheatfree,you're doing great .The new button suits you.

Tirtle...so happy to hear you made it through the weekend,i hope you have an equally successful week ahead.

Kat....I hope the scales go in the right direction for you...congrats on 1 week cheatfree.

Hope everyone else has had a good weekend.

[TirtleBaby]

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I should be doing the happy dance, but i havnt lost anything at all in that time. clothes are no different either.
The 5lbs i gained after the last cheat is still with me,plus ive been up one week, down one week with another 2lbs .
This is new territory for me as i never experienced stalls or gains first time round on Atkins....time to assess and scrutinise i think

Roshan- I know how frustrated you are! Believe me I do! I have been on this diet for over a month... almost 2, and I have only lost 10 pounds! The scale moved for me right away, and then came to a screetching halt! Now I am losing again, but it took a LONG time, and my weight loss is still VERY slow! I am starting to notice the difference though! Not in how my clothes fit yet, but in my face! Then this is funny, but in the shower... how much room is between me and the shower wall in my small shower! LOL!

Okay... menue time:

Breakfast: eggs cheese and crumbled bacon
Lunch: chicken and cauliflower w/ cucumbers in heavy cream, mayo, splenda & vinigar
Dinner: Steak, green beans in butter and garlic w/ salad & ranch dressing
2 Zeros
traces of coffee
LOTS OF WATER!!!

Oh and I almost forgot.... AIR CONDITIONING!!!!!!! HOT HOT HOT!!!!!

[BeccaResRN]

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Hello all....I am still hanging in there cheat free...and i finally got my blinkie in my signature...YEA!!!!!