How Long Can You Go???

[FedUpWithFat]

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NewMe - The low potassium isn't from Atkins. When I do any kind of exercising I have to take lasix because I swell up so bad. The lasix is what drains the potassium out of me. When I'm on Atkins I walk or ride my exercise bike every day, so have to take the lasix and a potassium supplement every day. Unfortunately the dosage of potassium wasn't enough to keep up with what I was losing every day. So now I'm taking 4x as much potassium. My fasting blood sugar was 109. I'm not sure what the normal range is for fasting blood sugar, I'll have to look that up. My doctor wants me to switch to the South Beach diet because my cholesterol levels have soared in the past few months. I'm not going to do South Beach though. I like Atkins.

[Maerow]

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Checking in...cheat free still! WOOT!

Fedup, wow sorry to hear about that. I hope this works out for you, good luck!

[kislandmom]

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FedUp - Your health is what's most important so take care of you first!

Marion - glad to see you back. Look up lots of egg based recipes and you will do fine.

Tirtle - Congrats on the new kitty. I had a little kitten that liked to sleep on my pillow. He turned into a big cat who slept on my pillow. He didn't leave much room for me!

Roshan - I can't wait to see what happens at your weigh in!

Well, I have made it through day one (AGAIN). I am fighting some cravings for sweets right now but I think a little Mock Danish will satisfy the urge. Still having some belly pain but that will have to wait until Friday. No walking for me tonight. I have a sick little one to tend to.

Have a lovely evening everyone.

[BeccaResRN]

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Still cheat -free here I kinda feel bad/it feels weird... that now that I'm at goal most all foods are ok for me except processed/refined breads, chips cakes or any sugar containing items or any binging/overeating on things ok enjoyed while at goal in moderation example corn on cob or sweet potato...a half cup is oK 3 large sweet potatoes would definetely be cheating for me...it seems a grey line but I am still on the right side of it.

[beccanae]

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Still cheat free here. Made it through another day.

[Outback Jess]

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HI I am Jess, and I am cheat free for 15 days, starting my 16th. Is it too late to join?
I like the motivation here....please let me know if I can jump on and where do I get a cheat free logo....

[maribelle]

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Hi Everybody!!!! You know, when I came back and saw how many views/ replies there were, I was sure no one would remember me that well. Especially with all the new members! Boy, was it ever heartwarming to be welcomed back with so much warmth! A BIG THANK YOU!!!! It makes this challenge all that much more wonderful and encouraging! I missed all of you too, and I think if I had been able to report everyday during vacation, the bad wouldn't have happened. However, I made it over a month before I fell, which hasn't happened since 2004, so it's neat to know I was able to do it!

Results from one week off WOE: bloated up 16 pounds, looked like a gigantic water balloon, headaches, leg aches, severe heart burn, unable to sleep/ weird dreams, tired all the time!

Results from two days back on WOE: Heartburn almost nill, lost 10 pounds of the 16 regained already, and feel SO much better!

Reminder to self: CHEATING NEVER WORTH IT FOR ANY REASON!!!!!

Ok, that said....

Outback_Jess: Its never too late to join this challenge! Congrats on what you have accomplished, and WELCOME!!! Adding you to our list right away!

FedUp: I'm not a doctor, but I agree with you that you should find a pro Atkins doctor asap! There is something smelling fishy in what he's saying. Atkins NEVER causes cholesteral to shoot up. Success story after success story proves it raises good cholesterol, and lowers bad cholesterol in EVERY case. If yours is rising, I would bet its due to that lasix stuff too. What is it anyway? Is it for a medical reason, or is it a suppliment? Could there be something else out there that does what it does without causing the rather weighty side effects? Potassium deficiency can be deadly...and a banana a day is worth not having it. A medium banana ( 7- 7.5 inches) has 28 carbs of which 3 are fiber, so 25. Unless you are eating almost 80 carbs besides the banana, its not going to throw you out of keto. You can remain in slight ketosis at 100 carbs. Orange juice also has only about 27 carbs per one cup. Its not maybe on your level, but if someone else gave it to you when you were groggy, I don't think its a cheat. Neither is eating a banana a day to raise your potassium per doctor's orders. South Beach is just Atkins after several rungs. My Gyno wanted me to switch to SB, too, so I bought the book and was hopelessly confused after the first chapter. So, I said heck, Atkins has got me this far and is this easy, screw SB. Thats just my opinion. I hope everything works out and that you are feeling much better soon.

Becca: AT GOAL!!! YEAH FOR YOU!!! You look truly fabulous, and are a good role model! Hope you stay in our club, so we can all keep motivated looking at your pics! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

beccanae: congrats on your accomplishment too! And Hi for the first time...glad you joined us!

Tirtle: Missed you too! Congrats on the little kitty....oh how I love little kitties! My DH made me get rid of ours because of sanitary reasons, and I miss them everyday!

NewMe: Its so wonderful to put a face to the name! And such a nice face, too! Glad to see you're still here and doing wonderful!!!!

dotsamantha: We're all fine, how are you? Still going strong I see...congrats!

Roxy: Good to see you too! Its wonderful to see how many people are still here and cruising right along! PROUD OF YOU ALL!!!!

CristylP: I noticed you too! You and I restarted together, and we'll make it together! Can't you just feel the pounds slipping away? Glad you're still here, hon!

Kat: Meow, Hi honey!!!! You are just rocking right along! CONGRATS!

Christine: What more can I say? You're the best! Hope that pesky cake craving goes away soon! By the way, hows the tirtle?

Ok....now, WHERE'S TOMMY AND DOLPHIN????? They better get their soft sides back here right now!


To everyone else, another cheat free day is before us, and we're gonna keep it that way!!! YEAH!!! See you all later!

[maribelle]

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Member List Update:

1poundatatime-- Christine...2 months 1 week and day 2
Roshan 362--1 month, 3 weeks and day 3
Mandilee -- Mandy....1 month, 1 week and day 5
ImCommitted...1 month and 1 week and day 4
NewMein2006--Ralynda.... 1 month and 1 week and day 4
Lady_Hawke--Tamariah....1 month and 1 week and day 4
KKat--Kat....1 month and 1 week and day 3
Roxy....1 month and 1 week and day 3
Dotsamantha....1 month, 1 week and day 2
Starmaker....1 month, 1 week and day 2
BeccaResRN-- Becca.... 3 weeks and day 6
Dolphin....3 weeks and day 6
loana.....3 weeks and day 6
gabriellek19.....3 weeks and day 3
drosa75.....2 weeks and day 3
BookLady--Stephanie.....2 weeks and day 2
Beccanae.....2 weeks and day 2
Outback_Jess....2 weeks and day 2
Terry.....1 week and day 6
Maerow.....1 week and day 3
Saty.....1 week and day 3
FedUpWithFat.....1 week and day 2
TirtleBaby.....day 4
Tommy.....day 4
CrystalP- Cristy....day 3
Kislandmom....day 3
Maribelle....day 3

[Saty111]

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Sure did lift my spirits to see 1 Week 3 Days by my name this morning! Had an emotional night last night and I think it's driving me to want to EAT EAT EAT. I'm keeping those urges under control and I know I can do it. Just have to keep my mind off food!

Hope you are all doing great!

[maribelle]

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You can do it, Saty! Just Tae Bo those cravings away, and hope the emotional stuff clears up too!

[Saty111]

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You can do it, Saty! Just Tae Bo those cravings away, and hope the emotional stuff clears up too!

Thanks Maribelle! That's a good idea. I think I will get some Tae Bo in. I can punch and kick out my frustration with my mother!!

You're the best!

[Outback Jess]

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Ok girls! I am in!
Where can I get the cheat free stickers....
I wanna sticker!!!!

I am pretty zoned in right now, no cheats, so slip ups, and only a few "white nuckle" moments....
Presently I am in my 3rd week of induction
drinking 110-125oz of water a day
3days a week I do a cardio circuit work out for 20 mins, alternating something for arms then legs, and it is a hard thing!
3 to 4 days a week i ride my stationary bike 10 mi. in 16 days I have been able to cut my time from 35 mins to33:30 mins on the bike.

Today I woke up with very tired legs and rather than not go downstairs and do the cardio stuff, I just went a little slower...

Looking forward to knowing you guys...I am pretty ramped up!
Jess

[Ralynda]

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FedUp - I have to agree with Mari, I don't think eating something that will save your life should be a cheat. And I agree that something sounds fishy. If the reason your potassium keeps dropping because of the lasix because of the exercise, why would the doc automatically accuse atkins? I think he's definitely a big nay sayer. Hope you get to feeling better soom!

Jess - Welcome! Congrats on 15 days cheat free!!!

Saty - Happy Taebo-ing! That'll get that frustration out for sure!

Mari - So glad that you're back on track! And woohoo for the loss of 10 pounds. It was just dying to come off so it ran away quick.

Beccnae - You go girl!

Beccaresrn - I'm so happy that you're still at goal and loving every minute of it! And glad you stopped in to visit us.

Kislandmom - Congrats on day 1!

Ahhh, it's Wednesday. Getting closer to the weekend all the time. I can't wait. I know, I know, wishing my life away will get me nowhere. Oh well, I really want to sleep in.

TTFN!

[kkat55]

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Saty, if it is PMS related, click on my "TOM Emergency Plan" link in my siggie. It may have a tip or two that might help.

Mayor Mari! So GOOD to see you back! You were very much missed!!

I'm having an okay day. I think the PMS Monster is hanging around me (yesterday and today) and for some reason it just makes me so mad at my DH. Odd, how everything he does can just irritate me to no end!! But, I know that is has to be these crazy hormone fluctuations and try not to say anything that will be hurtful and keep as quiet as I can because next week I will think how wonderful and sweet he is and wonder why I was so mad at him last week (meaning today & yesterday). Sigh - what women go through...

I tried to find the L-Glutamine at the grocery yesterday (for PMS), but they didn't have any. So, I may try to find some at a health food store around the corner from where I work today.

I hope everyone is having a good day!

~meow

[kkat55]

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Ok girls! I am in!
Where can I get the cheat free stickers....
I wanna sticker!!!!

I am pretty zoned in right now, no cheats, so slip ups, and only a few "white nuckle" moments....
Presently I am in my 3rd week of induction
drinking 110-125oz of water a day
3days a week I do a cardio circuit work out for 20 mins, alternating something for arms then legs, and it is a hard thing!
3 to 4 days a week i ride my stationary bike 10 mi. in 16 days I have been able to cut my time from 35 mins to33:30 mins on the bike.

Today I woke up with very tired legs and rather than not go downstairs and do the cardio stuff, I just went a little slower...

Looking forward to knowing you guys...I am pretty ramped up!
Jess

Welcome Jess!

Wow! You are doing fantastic!

BTW, look in my siggie area and you'll see a link that says, "Cheat Free" Buttons and you can pick buttons in various colors.

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

~Kat