How Long Can You Go???

[Lady_Hawke]

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my update:

still going strong. cheat free. Aunt Flo was suppose to come visiting last week - but never did
I weighed in at the doctors today and I was nervous about stepping on the scale because flo didn't show - but to my happy surprise - I lost the 3 pounds flo left and an additional 1 ! So I am down 4 for this week with a total of.....26 pounds.

Hugs to all !
I see I have alot of posts to read!

[kislandmom]

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Well, I had to take my buttons down today! Yep...I blew it. I went to a birthday party at my mom-in-laws last night. I totally stayed on plan (she made fajitas and I ate the filling). As soon as I was done eating, my stomach was killing me. I ended up having a re-run of the fajitas if you know what I mean. Well that is like the third time that has happened to me in the last couple of weeks so everyone started telling me that this WOE was effecting my gallbladder. I am not sure what to think but today, I was not interested in the left overs we brought home and I ate at Wendy's.

I know that tomorrow I will get right back on track and I have a doctors appt. on Friday. I guess they will take blood and check the gallbladder. I looked it up and all of the symptoms sure point that way. I will be DEVASTATED if the doctor tells me that this WOE is not for me. Nothing else works.

So, tomorrow is another day and I will put my blinkie back up.

[maribelle]

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Ok....I did sort through my priorities, and decided that the diet is one of the biggest ones, since all my old problems came back! So...back on and did awesome today! Can't wait to see that blinkie again tomorrow! It looks like there are a few of us who will be posting that one day blinkie, but its a start!

Tammariah...congrats on the further loss! You and that Whooshie fairy are thick as theives!

Thanks to Christine for holding the boat for me! Congrats to all of you on your success stories! You're all doing so well! Welcome also to those who have joined since I've been gone! I'm officially taking the reins again, so if I get any info wrong, please PM me.

Kisland...I hope your gall bladder is ok. I don't think it was the diet that did it, since many people have that trouble no matter what, but I know many people continue to do the diet once the trouble is fixed, and do fine. Hope it all works out for you! Its no good feeling icky!

Have a great night everyone!!!

[gabriellek19]

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Quick update. Still on vacation and still cheat free... go figure! We get back on the 17th. Anyway, I finally found a scale and think I'm at 214 or 213...hard to tell how accurate it is. But feeling good. Hope all is well with everyone else!

[1poundatatime]

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Thank You! Thank You!!

Do you use Fitday or DietPower? After Induction, I log it in every so many days just to make sure I'm on track. Maybe you could do this every few days just to check how you are doing?

Yes, I find it much easier during the week because I'm at work and busy (most of the time). The weekends are more impulsive and left to chance! (It helps not keeping the bad stuff in the cabinets too.)

Are you going up to the next rung this week?

I use fitday on a daily basis and I'm pretty anal about adding every little thing I eat. My problem is during the weekends when we're out. We always eat out at least two times over the weekend and I can't enter it in until I get home. I choose Atkins friendly foods, but I tend to have to mess around with my other meals to get my percentages to stay even.

Marion, I really can't tell you how happy I am to see you back. You're such a sweet sweet person and I really missed you while you were gone! I'm so glad you're going to be able to stay on this WoE!

all!

[roshan362]

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Morning ladies...and tommy if you're around.

Another day down and im off swimming in a little while...im really addicted to the pool these days since i got over my embarrassment at being seen out in public in my swimsuit

Marion...im so glad you decided that getting back on this woe was your main priority with all you have going on right now.Because we all know too well that the longer we leave it ,the harder it is to get back on ...right!!.

saty..congratulations 6.5lbs and 7 inches is great going...(i want me some of that)

Becca..2 weeks cheatfree and still going strong...weigh to go girl!!!

ralynda..Mmmm cheesecake,and homemade too,im sorry you,re up a pound but it would have been more if you'd have caved in to the other birthday goodies.You will reap the rewards for being good next week and that pound and more will be gone.

christine..you've thought this through and know whats messing you up.
Planning to do the weekend meals in advance can only make things easier for you to regain that control.You're determination not to let the change in schedule become you're excuse will have you back on track in no time.

Roshen and cristy...good to see you both hopped back on

Tamariah...I just knew you would get rid of that 3lbs and what a lovely bonus to see another 1lb go with it too ....i hope its a better day in Norway for you and Ralphy to go walking...still raining here .

Kislandmom...good luck at the docs friday.You may just be experiencing a food intolerance (its tomato puree with me)but hop back on until you find out whats what.

Kat...hope things are good for you today congrats on the 1lb loss

Dolphin...where you hiding girl...please come out and play

wishing everyone a great "cheatfree" day ahead.

[TirtleBaby]

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This will be super quick so I am not late for work! Marion... I missed you SO much while you were away! Then you said you werent coming back, and I seriously got teary! I understood though... financial problems being a good "reason" to quit! Been there, done that got the teeshirt somewhere! LOL! But you are back and that to me isd the best celebration! You and me will work towards the goal we have, that is the highest calling for us! One day at a time on step at a time till we get the very deepest desires of our hearts! In the mean time though, I got a new kitten last week! "Chewie" is the littlist baby of all, and he plays and loves like a kitten only can! At night this wild one even sleeps on our pillow!

Well day 2 starts for me today! I am off to the work place!!!!

[Ralynda]

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Good morning everyone!

Kat – LOL! Yes, I’m beginning to think we’re having a competition to see who wins that battle! I actually tried to add a picture to my siggie this morning and it went GRRR. But I’m not giving up my buttons!

Cristy – Welcome back, girl! Day 1 is happy to see you. And now you’re on day 2. These buttons are so happy to have you back!

Tamariah – You are rockin’ girl! 26 pounds down! That is so cool. Maybe Flo is late because you’re losing weight, or maybe because you’re looking so fine and your DH can’t keep his hands off you…

Kislandmom – Sorry to hear that you’re having problems. Are you sure it’s not IBS instead of gallbladder problems? The gallbladder normally stores the bile, and when you don’t have it anymore is when you start having problems. I know my DH has had problems ever since he had his out. I’m with Sharon, it might just be an intolerance. I have that problem most of the time and I think it’s a case of IBS, and it was there before I started this WOE. But hopefully the doctor can tell you for sure. Just don’t let him convince you that whatever it is is caused by Atkins, especially if he/she is a naysayer to begin with.

Here’s to day 1.

Marion – Woohoo! So glad you decided to stay with us. You’re right, you are a priority! If you take better care of yourself, your family will benefit. So glad our Mayor is back in action!

And Christine did an awesome job as substitute Mayor. She was definitely up to the task.

Gabrielle – Good job on staying cheat free thru vacation! That’s an excellent accomplishment! So proud of you!

Sharon – Enjoy your swimming. That sounds like so much fun. So glad you got over your embarrassment.

Tirtle – Oh, a new kitty. I love kittens. You’ll have to post a pic for us.

Dolphin – Yoohoo? Anybody there? Did you get buried under your papers?

I’m doing good even though it was 9:00 before we ate dinner last night. Yikes! That’s a side effect of nicer weather and wanting to be outside doing things. Oh well, we’ve just got to learn to not make it a habit.



Hope everyone has a terrific day!

[Roxy]

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Marion- so glad to see your back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wanted to check in - still going strong!!!!!!!!!! Hope all is well with everyone else!!!

[cristylp]

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Cristy – Welcome back, girl! Day 1 is happy to see you. And now you’re on day 2. These buttons are so happy to have you back!

Thank you.... nice to be noticed that I'm back!

[beccanae]

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One more day down= 2 weeks and 1 day

[dotsamantha]

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Hey everyone, how we doing?

[1poundatatime]

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Hey guys! I got sidetracked this morning and forgot to come visit.

Today's been a good day so far and I'm fully back on track. I've decided that if there's a loss this Thursday weigh-in that I'll move up to berries. It's there I will stay for awhile because that's what I've really been missing. Fresh strawberries sound so good I start to salivate! I'm not really missing bread or pasta too much. I crave pizza on occassion, but nothing serious. My biggest craving lately has been for cake with thick buttercream frosting. I don't know why...I haven't been near the stuff in ages, but I can almost smell it sometimes.

Hugs to you all, you're doing so good! I hope Dolphin comes to visit soon...anyone know where she is?

[FedUpWithFat]

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I lost my button again on Saturday. The worst part is that I wasn't even aware of it! My potassium level has dropped severely low. DH says I about fainted and didn't know anything that was going on. They gave me orange juice to bring it back up. DH knows that orange juice is off limits. I was furious when I found out! Anyway, I'm having to take lots of potassium right now and eat a banana a day. Which is NOT on my diet either, which means I'm CHEATING. My doctor told me yesterday she wants me to stop the Atkins diet immediately, and then start the South Beach diet in a week or so. I don't want to! I also have to stop my lasix for a few days, so my scales were up 3 pounds this morning from yesterday. I can't ride my exercise bike for more than 3 or 4 minutes at a time because I about pass out. Anyway, I am no longer Cheat Free. I'm still showing I'm in ketosis, but I'm sure that will change by tomorrow. Hmm....I wonder if the dog will eat bananas? As long as the peels are in the trash, no one will ever know! I think I need a 'pro-Atkins' doctor now.

[Ralynda]

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FedUp - Sorry to hear you're having so many problems with low potassium right now. There has to be another reason other than Atkins. I don't understand how low potassium causes the symptoms you're having. I googled potassium and here's what a website says:
Potassium
Needed for: Regulation and balance of body fluids, promotes normal heart rhythm; prevents muscle cramping

Best food sources: Bananas, other fruits, dried fruits, vegetables, legumes, lowfat milk

So eating your veggies should give you plenty of it. It sounds like low blood sugar to me, but I'm no doctor. I think I would definitely be making the doc do tons of bloodwork to find out what the underlying problem is. Please keep us posted.