How Long Can You Go???

[kkat55]

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Hi, All!
I'm trying to catch up and read all the posts. I love reading how encouraging and honest everyone is. Well, I made it to the end of yesterday without stumbling. I made some parmesan cheese crisps last night, which was a bummer (though legal) because I try not to eat after dinner. I'm starting to get lazy on cooking vegetables. I've got to work on that, or I'll have to strip myself of these buttons!
Have a great day (the kind that will let you change your button when it's over!).

Good morning, Mandilee! You're doing GREAT!!

P.S. I like changing the buttons too!

[TirtleBaby]

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Yawn... Stretch...Mornin!

I am so glad its Friday! I look forward to sleeping a little extra tomorrow! I must say though, I am a bit concerned as weekends for me have been my stumbling days! I am trying to think though... The church party is the only one going on this weekend, so maybe I will be safe! I need to do this... I need to get down in weight finally! I think I am making a little progress... I am 1 pound under my last weigh! All the cheats though... that is good! Now I just need to kick it into gear this weekend! I will be on in the morning, and then I will be cleaning house... so that may keep me occupied! I am not so tempted when I am by myself, but get me around church goodies, or my husband when he wants to cheat... and away I go! Well... the cheating army is not going to have fun with me this weekend! No Way! What can I say... I like my Blinkies!!!

Well, since I dont know what I am eating tonight for the party, I will not post my menu! Well yes I can maybe....

Breakfast: eggs w/ cheese and crumbled bacon
Lunch: Pork, broccli & pepper stir fri w/ salad and ranch dressing
Dinner: something low carb somewhere other than home
Snacks: ham pickle & cream cheese rolls & cheese crisps
Traces of Coffee
2 Zeros
LOTS of WATER

I will let you know in the morning how I do!

[Mandilee]

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Hey, Kat!
We're both at the same place, button-wise! You're doing great, too! When you hit day 8, are you planning to use the 1 week button with a day 1 button alongside? It's funny how these buttons are working for me. It's also funny how tempted I am to bust myself, even while being legal! I feel like a little kid getting stickers in school.


TirtleBaby,
EAT before going to the church dinner so you won't be as tempted. Are people contributing different dishes? You could stick mostly to yours to be safe. You can do this. You want that next button, right? here's cheering you on!
By the way, I love your name!

[Lady_Hawke]

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Hello! I am on day 6 and still going full steam ahead!

I feel so strong!
I am a little bit nervous about DH coming home, he's been on vacation since the end of June and out of the country. Anytime I do really good and he see's that I am improving the little jabs start, and the head games begin.
I think he will be in for a shocking surprise if he starts any S hit with me this time - I am going to stay strong and is my attitude towards anyone who dares mess with me. LMAO maybe DH should be the one nervous!

I want to thank you all for your support. It means so much to me and helps me more then I can say

[Lady_Hawke]

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Playing catch up today to read posts and see how everyone is doing.
to all ! Stay strong and stay the course! This is an awesome group of people!

Happy Friday! May you all have an Atkins Friendly day

[maribelle]

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oooh Marion! Don't you dare feel guilty. We're all here together and there's always going to be something that takes one of us away for a few hours, or even days! You're so supportive and you've been sure to welcome every single person personally! You're awesome!

I'm proud of you, sweetie. You're doing so well!!

Thank you, Christine....that means alot!!! I'm actually going away for three weeks the 27th. But I'm going to try to get on here, even if I have to find a library with internet access!

Has anyone seen Tommy lately??? Did he ditch all his girlfriends here??? I think I'll send him a PM to let him know he's missed.

Suz...you know, I had a similar problem yesterday! I was so tired and grumpy, and all I wanted to do was sleep. Instead I had company all day who felt the same way as me, so we were a good pair, and then my SIL asked me to shop with her last night. MAN WERE MY FEET KILLING ME! And I ate 2300 calories....200 over what I should be eating! But stayed within carb count. I think when Aunt Flo comes around we need those extra calories. So.. we're excused this once, right?

Mandilee... I know it can get boring cooking and eating all those veggies, but its SOOOO important. One way to keep yourself interested is looking up new recipies like Cristy is doing. Cauliflower makes great mock mashed potatoes, ( I made some yesterday with cauli and broccoli..yum!) A stir fry with many differant veggies makes such a colorful attractive plate, and its fun to find the way the tastes differ with differant cooking styles. One thing I did alot of when I first started was marinating onion quarters, mushrooms, tomato chunks, and pepper quarters in an seasoned olive oil. Then I would skewer them and grill them. Works in a George Foreman grill too!

Tirtle... when you're at your church party, everytime you are tempted to taste something not induction friendly, I want you to imagine yourself surrounded by all of us, blocking your path to the food. All our eyes are on you with pleading expressions, and then you'll be back here the day after with a shiny new pin, and all of us smiling on you with proud smiles! Thats our Tirtle!!! Thats our girl!!! And think of how your DH will look up to you when he's suffering from carb lag the day after, and you're jumping circles around him! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Lady_Hawke... You're husband plays mind games when you start losing? WHY WOULD HE DO THAT??? I hope he doesn't do that to you this time! How discouraging that must be. Way to go on preparing your mind for it though! You're going to win this time around, I KNOW IT!!!

May everyone have a perfect cheat-free day, with lots of fun mixed in!!!

[Mandilee]

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Lady Hawk,
Good for you for preparing for the head games before they happen! Day SIX! There are a few of us who are almost at a WEEK. Yeah for this thread and the people here!

[kkat55]

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Hey, Kat!
We're both at the same place, button-wise! You're doing great, too! When you hit day 8, are you planning to use the 1 week button with a day 1 button alongside? It's funny how these buttons are working for me. It's also funny how tempted I am to bust myself, even while being legal! I feel like a little kid getting stickers in school.

(giggle) I know what you mean about feeling like a little kid getting buttons, stars or stickers!!

Yes, I was going to do the "one week" button along with the "one day" button for day eight. That way everyday I can come here and get a new button. Somehow waiting a week to change my button may make me lose the momentum.

Are you going to do it too?

Happy Day!!

[kkat55]

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Hello! I am on day 6 and still going full steam ahead!

I feel so strong!
I am a little bit nervous about DH coming home, he's been on vacation since the end of June and out of the country. Anytime I do really good and he see's that I am improving the little jabs start, and the head games begin.
I think he will be in for a shocking surprise if he starts any S hit with me this time - I am going to stay strong and is my attitude towards anyone who dares mess with me. LMAO maybe DH should be the one nervous!

I want to thank you all for your support. It means so much to me and helps me more then I can say

Congratulations on Day SIX!!!!!

We're cheering for you in this situation!! Know that we are here for you if you need us.

[maribelle]

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Member List Update:

1poundatatime - Christine....1 month+day 3
Jilly Bunnie....3 weeks and day 3
CrystalP - Cristy....2 weeks, day 4 Roshan362....2 weeks and day 3
Fedupwithfat.....1 week and day 6
Tiajuanna - Tia.... 1 week day 5
BeccaResRN - Becca....1 week and day 5
ImCommitted...1 week and day 1
MsRina.... 1 week and day 1
Jeanette...day 7 ?
Dolphin....day 7
NewMeIn2006 -Ralynda....day 6
Inhisgrip -Liz....day 6
LadyHawke - Tamariah....day 6
Mandilee - Mandi...day 6
IhateMyFat....day 6
Maribelle - Marion....day 6
KKat - Kat....day 5
Branemi....day 5
JacksUncle - Tommy....day 5
Staziaw - Stacy....day 5
Bernieann - Bernie....day 5
Susanne_H....day 4
TirtleBaby....day 3
Kislandmom....day 2
lush_jenn - Jenni... STARTS MONDAY

Big ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR EVERYONE

[maribelle]

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I'm thinking some people have abandoned us... I hope they come back soon. We need an update on how they're doing. Other than that, we're up to 24 members...SO EXCITING! WAY TO GO, EVERYONE!!!

By the way...thanks again for the Revolution Roll suggestion! THEY ARE SOOO GOOD!!! One of my favorite off diet breakfasts was a grilled sandwich with egg and cheese. I made it this morning useing the revolution rolls instead of bread.... It was pretty much just as good! And I won't have any cravings from it, like I would from bread. JUST SO YUMMY!

[inhisgrip]

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Hey All...

Wow! When I came here this morning I had like 6 pages to catch up on. This is a very active thread! You guys are doing so great.

Maribelle...Christine's right...don't feel guilty. You are doing an awesome job keeping up with everyone. I hope you can find a library or somewhere to check in when you go away for 3 weeks! Are you going somewhere on vacation?

Tirtle...You are doing so great with being cheatfree! Don't blow it at a church party. Think about how good you'll feel after the party if you stick to the plan. Eat something filling before you leave for the party, bring an Atkins friendly dish to the party (there's lots of great ideas on Linda's website), and if you get tempted to eat something bad at the party just picture your little blinkie fizzling out. You can do this!! I know you can!!

[inhisgrip]

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I've spent the last two hours copying recipes from here and making my own little cookbook. I think it will help a lot to have some new things to make and not be bored eating the same things over and over. That's been a challenge for me..... actually cooking. Sometimes it seems pointless for just one person. But I'm worth it!

You're right...You are definitely WORTH it! I live by myself too and I'm not a great cook, so it's been a challenge for me too. My biggest problem is portion control. I always want to get second or thirds and the carbs start adding up! Silly had a great idea for me though. She suggested to make whatever recipe and then go ahead and slice/scoop out individual size portions into seperate containers. I'm going to try that next time so I don't overeat. Oh...and alot of recipes on Linda's site say they can be frozen too.

Have a great Friday everybody and an even better WEEKEND!

[Dolphin]

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Good Morning. ((((LOVE TO EVERYBODY)))) Be good and eat right, because its not worth the pain, agony and misery of giving in. Plus!!! You can get a beautiful new button showing your progress!!

[Jeanette]

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