How Long Can You Go???

[kkat55]

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Yesterday was the 3 week 2 day mark of being Cheat Free. I've been having some health problems, but am still eating right. I must admit the thought of some comfort food has entered my mind more than once a day, but I'm not giving in! I'm still getting in at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, although it is at a much slower pace. I'm still losing though, so I'm happy. Only 4 pounds away from my first mini-goal, 180 lbs by 9/28. I've lost a total of 24 pounds in 33 days. I've decided when I get to 180 I'll move to OWL. I want to read the OWL section of DANDR again before I get there though.

Wow! Amazing that you met your first mini-goal almost TWO MONTHS AHEAD of your schedule! That is so cool!

Keep up the good work!

[kkat55]

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Add me to the list. I am going to see how long I can stay cheat free. It is nice not having the cravings for the food I used to have and I want to keep that way for as long as I can.

Welcome Aboard!!

Best wishes on your journey to better health and weight loss!!

[kkat55]

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Kat and Dolphin - The way I get my water in is by making myself take 4 huge gulps every time I put the cup to my mouth. It sounds weird but I've gone from no water in days to 100oz a day! Seems to work.

Moving up to the veggie rung tomorrow. I am VERY nervouse because it will require more thought being put into what I am eating. I will have to make lunch and plan it all out this evening.

Hey, great tip on the water. I'm drinking some right now and am going to give it a whirl! (blub, blub) Hum...it worked pretty good! I will keep doing this today and let you know how it turns out. Thanks!

When I moved up the veggie rung it felt just like Induction...only more veggies taking up five extra grams of carbs...I think you'll like it!!

Hope you are having a nice Sunday also!

[kkat55]

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It is 7:30 pm here and Sunday is winding to a close...another week down...

Today I posted that I developed a new habit -- water. Yes, I struggled with one cup per day (ugh) and now I get eight cups in pretty easy -- sometimes going to ten or eleven cups of water in a day! I'm excited about that!

What about you? Have you been doing something daily that has turned into a good habit and haven't realized it yet? If so, please share.

You are the BEST and most fun people to hang with! Thanks for stopping in!!

[Terry]

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Kat... Good for you on that new water habit! I really need to focus on getting mine in each day. For some reason its been the one thing I fall behind on more often that not this time around.

I am back to day 3 on my cheat free button! I dont really regret that rum/diet night but sorry to see the button begin all over again.

Star........... its because I am not on the rung that allows alcohol yet. Im only just beginning to climb the rungs all over again and have only added more veggies to my menu. Deep down I dont consider it cheating but ........... Figured technically it was a cheat...... BTW....... You are doing great and congrats on that recent visit from Ms Whooshie! Where is that bikini????

[kkat55]

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Kat... Good for you on that new water habit! I really need to focus on getting mine in each day. For some reason its been the one thing I fall behind on more often that not this time around.

Thanks! I'm so happy that I'm finally getting the water in! One other thing that has helped is using a straw...somehow I keep sipping on it more than if I'm just drinking it out of a glass. I've also been trying the tip I got earlier of using big gulps (four each time) and that is helping too. Maybe one of these will be your help too.

Hope you are having a good evening!

[booklady]

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I have a week blinkie I am so excited !! Looking forward to a nice week two !! Ate great all weekend and NO cheats !! I am very proud of that especially after last weekend.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week !!
Stephie

[kkat55]

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I have a week blinkie I am so excited !! Looking forward to a nice week two !! Ate great all weekend and NO cheats !! I am very proud of that especially after last weekend.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week !!
Stephie

Top o'the day to ya!!

[Lady_Hawke]

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I just walked in from weighing at the doctors office.
I'm up 3 pounds this week I didn't freak out, or rush to the grocery for some ice cream.
Nope. I figure I'm up because Aunt Flo is 2 days late with her monthly visit.
Next week will be better! I'm sticking to this and I will make goal!

[ImCommitted]

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Good Morning Everyone!

I got back from my weekend away and despite several potential obsticles, remained completely cheat free. I got on the scale this morning and lost another 3.4 pounds. I am very happy. I am also just realizing that today is one month on Atkins for me. I have lost a total of 17 pounds since July 8. I wish it would continue to go away that fast. I'm sticking with induction until at least 190 but now I'm thinking 180, especially if the weight loss slows. Have a great day!

[Terry]

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Happy (Cheatfree of course) Monday!

Im off for work and have my water all ready to go Kat. I do find that using a straw makes a big difference in getting it down. Used to be a habit getting lots of water in...just need to make it so again.

Imcommitted.... great job of your weekend! Woo Hoo on the 17# loss too!

Lady Hawke... Aunt Flo just left the premesis here. She was not a welcome guest and I was glad to see her go!

[roshan362]

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Tamariah Im really sorry you're up 3lbs, but you're in control which is something im not when aunt flo is due a visit.
Reaching for the Ice cream would be my second worry.. ..trying to refrain from not bashing a pan over dh's head would be my first

Welcome becca,congrats on 6 days cheatfree...or is it 7 now?

Christine...hope you're having a better day today with your eating,i have lots of messed up days like that and have to straighten myself back up.

Kislandmom...congrats on staying cheatfree and not giving in to the comfort food.Wooshies way overdue for visiting us both..hang in there and good luck on the veggies rung.

Terry...i read in dandr that when alcohol is available that the body burns that first then gets back to burning fat,you dont stop losing,it just postpones it, so hopefully you didnt do too much damage.



fantastic stephie on a great week,now onwards and upwards for your 2 week blinkie.

Kat...great tips with the water,i usually just guzzle it straight from the bottles i keep in the fridge and somedays it can be a bit hard going .But,i really do like the straw idea(dont know why i didnt think of it myself)....its got to look more ladylike than swigging from a 2 litre bottle

star...i admire you sticking to the ham and turkey,i just love ukranian food too,that would have been a toughy for me.

Morning dolphin...i think i may just have been a bit too early to catch you,but have a great day lady.

Everyone....heres to a great week ahead..luv ya all

[Maerow]

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Bah, I fell off the wagon yesterday, my BF and I had fun together trying out different chinese recipies in a authentic recepe book his parents bought for him. It was awesome fun, and I stayed mostly on safe foods, but I did try one piece of pork with breading on it.

So I am starting again today, I made myself some lettace wraps for lunch, wish me luck!!!

[kislandmom]

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Good morning everyone! Welcome to all of the newcomers. It's nice to see so many new people jumping on the wagon!!!

Well, I am still anxiously awaiting a visit from the Whooshie fairy. At this point, I don't even need the whoosh. Just one pound would make me happy. I am beginning to wonder if moving to OWL is a good idea. I can't imagine it slowing down any more than it it.

Kat - glad to see you getting that water in. I am going to try to make walking in the evenings my new habit. I really enjoy it (shocker) and need to do more of it.

Have a happy monday everyone.

[Ralynda]

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Good morning everyone!

It's a hot Monday here, as it sounds like it's going to be everywhere else. We're under a burn ban again and the grass fires are already starting. Those kids that like setting them really need to get back into school. There's also areas around us that are starting to water ration, but hopefully it won't affect us.

I was a little late for 'rep a friend' day, but I've been doing my part. There's a few people I haven't gotten to yet because I need to spread a little more love around before it'll let me. I honestly forget sometimes that I can do that, so please forgive me if I've forgotten to rep you at some point.

BeccaResRn - Big congratulations on making goal! I was so happy to see your new graphic in your signature!

Welcome to our newbies!

For those of you that are struggling - you'll be back to it in no time.

Woohoo to everyone that is doing so well. You're all plodding along and it's getting easier and easier everyday.

I had a weekend filled with erratic eating. We were gone to an auction on Saturday and it was late afternoon before we ate and then yesterday was one of my SIL's birthdays, so MIL made her awesome, delicious lasagna (according to her kids). I was able to scrape the filling off the noodles and that with a salad was pretty good. DH was kind enough to pull us outta there before the cake and ice cream was served, so I wasn't even tempted.

I did get to go see Beauty & The Beast yesterday afternoon. We have a new PAC and this was the first performance there. Mom, sis and I went to the matinee yesterday and it was amazing. If you get a chance to see it, I would highly recommend it!

I'm going to try to remember to find my flash drive tonight so I can pull my photo off and bring it to work to load. My internet connection at home is just way to slow.

Here's what I've been doing that I'm noticing is becoming a habit - I'm smiling at myself when I look in the mirror.

TTFN!