How Long Can You Go???

[Dolphin]

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6 hours into my first day after a disastrous weekend and I'm still legal. Hey, if it takes counting by the hour today, I will do it.

"Momma said there would be days like this"

We're here for you!!!

[Starmaker]

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Don't know why exactly this happened friends but yesterday I almost fell off the wagon and lost my cheat free blinky. Day after Tom's visit, I was ravenous and couldn't fill myself up. I even caved and had a fair bit of cream cheese mixed with carb options peanut butter and splenda just to satisfy me, did that work? short term then I had to have a few macadamias then almonds, then more addicting cream cheese mixture....I felt as if my body was crying for high fat. I ate a salad with chicken then a bowl of chicken with cheese then more chicken salad, it was crazy. Now today I am back to normal and not feeling hungry. Last week had this have happened, I would have caved, and not in a small way. Due to this thread, I felt motivated to hang on to my cheat free blinkie and I sucked it up, now a nice reward would be if the scale moved. Thanks everyone for helping me to stay solid. I didn't lose yesterday, but I didn't gain either. Tomorrows another day.

[ImCommitted]

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Checking in real quick on my way out the door - cheat free yesterday and today is almost done!!!

Keep up the great work all !

[Starmaker]

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Way to go Stacy!!!!!

[holli hobbie]

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I'm doing good so far I had 3 liters of water and still drinking it. And haven't cheated yet a drug rep brought in pastries today and my coworkers wanted to know if I wanted any and I said no thanks I'm on a diet and drank my water instead.

[kkat55]

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Holy reading!

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!!!!

Yeah for your cheat free weekend! Doesn't it feel good!!

I didn't get to post today and there is a lot of reading to catch up with, but I'm excited to see how everyone did.

You know, all of us could try to post in the inactive person's journal and encourage them to come back and post with us. Some may have forgotten, been busy or shy if they did go off the plan. (If you want to do that, you can look them up by member name by going to the top tool bar and clicking on "Members List".

Great week ahead!!

[kkat55]

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Yay! I got my 1 week button!

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.

Congratulations on your ONE WEEK CHEAT FREE button!! I'm starting to think..."Forget the carbs; give me that button!!" We'll have to start a support group soon for those of us who are getting addicted to those buttons!! (giggle)

Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate it!! It is exciting to be here!!

P.S. I can't wait to see how our clothes will fit this next weekend!!

[kkat55]

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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.

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

Wowser! It is so good to hear that you are now at the THREE WEEK CHEAT FREE mark! That is so encouraging! Do you feel like this is becoming part of your life now? Are you getting comfortable eating this way?

If you are not losing, have you thought of posting your menu in the "Review My Menu" forum and letting the veterans look over your foods to see if anything is stalling you? (If you need help finding the thread, let me know.)

Thank you for the encouragement. This was my first week of Induction and it is always the most lost. Now, I'm looking forward to inches disappearing from this point on.

Wishing you the best for this week and LOOSER clothes for the weekend!!

[kislandmom]

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Well, after a disastrous Friday and Saturday, I managed to get back on track yesterday and stay there today. I had a lot of cravings but managed to stay strong. I have only had about 10oz of Diet Coke today with minimal headache. I would say that I will be off the stuff by the weekend. It doesn't even taste good anymore.
I feel like I am losing VERY slowly (and the cheats don't help). I am going to try re-reading the book and seeing if I am missing something.

Keep up the good work everyone.

[kkat55]

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

Congratulations on your blinkie & your motivating pictures!! I love seeing the transformation!!

You go, girl!!

[kkat55]

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Kat, good luck with your weigh this morning! Hope it gives you good news!

I came about a millimeter away from eating every piece of junk we had in the house last night. I mean really close. I'd picked up a reeses peanut butter cup of my hubby's and was kind of twirling it around in my hand, contemplating. My best friend stood me up for our coffee date last night and I was so hurt that of course, the first thing I thought about was eating junk. I am so sick of doing that. I squished the peanut butter cup and threw it in the trash, but I felt really annoyed that it was the first thing I reached for. I'm seriously thinking that bingeing on junk is my own form of self harm. I mean, it's killing me, right? I didn't do it though, which makes me proud...I just want to stay on track!

Today is a brand new, shiny (albeit HOT) day. I hope it's good for everyone...me included!

Hey Christine!

Yes, I have good news to report -- nine pounds for the first week of Induction! Next I'm looking forward to those inches coming off rather than the pounds.

Sorry about your friend. But, isn't it amazing how strong you were when faced with an emotional crisis!! The first line of defence (out of habit) and YOU were able to control the situation and turn it around! I'm so proud of YOU!! You did it!

Congratulations on a NEW, STRONGER Christine!! With each step you take you're closer to your goal! I see it coming!!

[kkat55]

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Hi Mayor Mari!

Thank you so much for creating this challenge! I look forward to coming to this thread every morning!!



Today is "Rep a Friend" day and I'm sending a rep your way!

P.S. If anyone reading this doesn't know what a "rep" is, click here: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29463&page=1&pp=10

[kkat55]

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Hugs ~ Kisses and Happy Monday Everyone!

I was able to change my siggy line! Woooo hooooo! I am so hap, hap happy!!! Even the nurse that weighs me was jumping around with me!
Drum roll please......I lost 20, yes 20 pounds!!!!
I am so happy! Oh wait, I already said that!

Pepsi is no longer an issue! And food is still just not important to me.

Thank you for being here for me!

Woo Hoo!! TWENTY POUNDS! That's like FOUR BAGS of SUGAR!!! Four bags of flour! Wow! Imagine what 20 pounds of meat would look like if you bought it at the grocery.

That is so fantastic! I bet you're dancing in the clouds tonight! (Did you suspect it would be that much?)

I'm SO HAPPY for YOU!! It is worth it all!

[Terry]

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Alright Starmaker. You can let go of my hair now there cave woman.

Im here already!

Sheesh. Some people are just a little pushy ya know?

So ................. since I'm here...................

Sign me up.

I was cheat free all day today .... and it started out looking like it was gonna be a hard one.... Can I have my very first blinky?

[kkat55]

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lunch...3 slices corned beef

Anyone see anything nasty lurking in there ?

The only thing I see that I'm not sure about is that corned beef. Have you checked the ingredients to make sure there is no sugar or potato listed (or other non-allowed foods)? If so, that could be a problem.

Otherwise, I thought your menu looked great and it may be another issue -- like PCOS?

Hang in there...if you eat right; it will happen.