*~Christmas Challenge~*

[dpaca]

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Hello everyone,

I fell of the wagon a few weeks ago and have not been able to climb back on again. Thus I have no weight loss. The good thing is that I have no weight gain either. However, I want to continue and if any of you have any advice then please let me know. Thank you.

[*Emma*]

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what made you fall off?
you need to work out what it was and how you can stop it happening again,

post lots around the boards, it always helps me to stay on track!

[*Emma*]

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Pinkbikini - Thanks thank Teezu too, shes doing some hard work behind the scenes and doing a wonderful job..!

[teezu]

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It can get frustrating and discouraging when you're trying your hardest and there are no changes. Just remember that our bodies are going through adjustments and sometimes we stall! I had a stall about two weeks ago and I was doing everything right! So last week I made a slight change, stopped eating fruit and the scale started to go down. I'll start introducing fruits again as long as I'm losing and we'll see where that goes from there.
Just hang in there! Drink your water, write down what you're eating and you can post your menus.

Hello everyone,

I fell of the wagon a few weeks ago and have not been able to climb back on again. Thus I have no weight loss. The good thing is that I have no weight gain either. However, I want to continue and if any of you have any advice then please let me know. Thank you.

[dpaca]

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Thank you Emma and Teezu. Yes Emma, to answer your question its a bit complicated because there is more than one reason. However, I did go to a wedding and I cheated there, and also the problem is that I do great on Induction, then I extend it and I get bored and never know how to begin OWL. Any suggestions you have will be much appreciated. Thank you.

[*Emma*]

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ok so lets work through this, i'll help you okay?

you do your 14 days clean induction and i and prolly some others in here will help you up thru OWL...

Do you think that would be useful to you?

[Hoping]

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It's difficult once you've started cheating, but it's possible! Be strong and keep going. I've fallen off the wagon many times, but I'm finally getting through my induction period fully this time around. Wednesday I'm going on OWL
One very good piece of advice I've heard is to take one day at a time. Each day is a new beginning. Worry about that day and when the next one comes do the same.
Anyway, keep trying and don't give up.

Emma~no TOM. That's why I was kinda nutty about the whole situation, but you're right. It's natural. If I stay on plan it'll come off eventually. I did eat bacon twice yesterday. Maybe the sodium content? Who knows!

[hmf]

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I have completly started my induction over today. I have been very bad while I have been out of town. I know that I cannot not do this without the great support of all you guys. So here I am again today starting all over. Wish me luck!!!!!

[Buddrfly]

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Ok, I took my measurements Oct 22nd and decided to measure every 2 weeks after that.

Oct 22nd's Measurements
Neck 13.5
Upper Arm 14/14
Lower Arm 10/10
Wrist 6.25/6.25
Chest 39
Ribcage 35.5
Waist 42
Hips 45
Thigh 25/25
Calf 16.25/16.25
Ankle 9/9

November 5th's Measurements
Neck 13.25
Upper Arm 13.5 x 2
Lower Arm 10 x 2
Wrist 6 x 2
Chest 39
Ribcage 35.5
Waist 39
Hips 43
Thigh 24.75 x 2
Calf 16 x 2
Ankle 8.75 x 2

Total Inches Lost 9.5
Size 12/14 shirts
Size 14 jeans

Not weighing until Thanksgiving morning!

[*Emma*]

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Hoping - Yeah, bacon can do that.... watch the sodium content, luckily ours here isnt too bad and it doesnt seem to affect me, though i dont really eat it that often....#

HMF - good luck!!! not that you'll need it, we're here for you!!!

Great results there Iyshia!!! the working out whilst pregnant did absolute wonders for you, youre a great role model for all pregnant atkineers! good job!!!

Me, my scales are up... ugh... TOM is in town! and i'm suffering... .i want my insides ripping out...

[Martylaine]

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Congrats Angel on making goal. Very proud of you!!!!

Emma: Finally lost a pound this week, BUT.. showing gained back 2. TOM is visiting.. so this isn't official.. refuse to believe it's for any other reason.

[dpaca]

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Thank you Emma, I really appreciate your help. It would be great if you could helo me through owl, since I really find that complicated. This probably makes me sound really thick, however, I am not. It just seems that once one grabs a hold of Induction, anything else seems very complicated. So starting tomorrow, I will begin my Induction again. I will post more often in order to keep me commited and hopefully I will get back on track. Thanks again for offering your help.

ok so lets work through this, i'll help you okay?

you do your 14 days clean induction and i and prolly some others in here will help you up thru OWL...

Do you think that would be useful to you?

[*Emma*]

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No problem hun... same goes for anyone else who needs it...

Maybe i should set up a thread in the OWL forum... then others can join too!

[dpaca]

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No problem hun... same goes for anyone else who needs it...

Maybe i should set up a thread in the OWL forum... then others can join too!

Thats a good idea. Can I suggest that instead of the same rung advice that is already available, you or someone else, could write how you did owl yourself.

[*Emma*]

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well Ive PMed Bren and Jimmie - not sure if it should be a challenge or just a help thread, we'll see what they think...

I can do that BUT I dont think my way will be everyone elses idea of the way, we all have dislikes of foods and we all have intolerances of food, but i can certainly do that somewhere for you if you'd like to see.