T.J.'s adventures in Wonderland

[tfek70]

Hey everyone, T. J. is here reporting from the other side of 200 for the first time in 15 years! February seemed to be a slow and frusrating month for weight loss. It was full of ups and downs, a slow moving scale, and was just hard to stay on plan. Despite all of that, my core group of friends in the STAC club would not let me fail. I thank each and every one of them for their support and ask them to share in my success, because it is theirs too. Have a legal treat guys, ya know I'm gonna (mich ultras in the fridge). Here's my weight graph for the month, and while the scale didn't move more often than not, it did move in the right direction.



Everlosing, I know you are getting frustrated, but if you look back, we have been day to day very close in weight. I bet your graph looks very similar. You are having the same "slow" progress that I have had over the last month. It's still 2 pounds a week and that's great. Hang in there, stick out your arm and I'll give you a pull from this side.

T. J.

[Georgiana]

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Congratulations, T. J.!

[EverLosing]

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Congrats, TJ!!!!


I really wanted us to enter together but I hope your adventure is fantastic!! I wouldn't expect you to wait on my snail like inching ways these days!! I'm planning on progress though....bought some Ultra's last night but by the time I got home from my friend's house it was midnight and I was too tired to tip even one bottle!! Tonight....or maybe even today, I will. Any advice on what dose I need to start with??? LOL!

[blueberrylady]

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Congratulations T.J.!!! Remember slow and steady wins the race!! I'm so happy for you!!

[liv]

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Cool graph. It sure does help us see that we ahve to work on this weightloss process with a more long term perspective. And you are in Wonderland. Way to go TJ

[ceemarie]

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Congrats, I had a slow past 30 days as well, but am hanging in there. Thanks for sharing.

[Lisa]

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for not only losing weight but for such a fantastic graph. As a SIOP, ESL reading teacher, I'm a graphic organizer hound...and visual learner. Thanks for sharing!

[tfek70]

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Thank you everyone, you guys keep me going. I am happy to say that I am still in Wonderland. I was a bit scared because I skipped right over 200 and thought that I would find out it was water weight. I am being especially vigilant today. I have "re-found" many lost pounds, always my fault, but these puppies are LOST and will stay that way.

[Koober101]

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Congrats tfek70 !

I hope to be in wonderland with 3 - 4 weeks !

Water weight or not, it all counts

[peacefuljourney]

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Hi T.J.

Big congratulations to you! That 199 is the best best feeling of all. I hear you re: slow loss. I 've been at my same weight since December. Lost my first 3 lbs since then this past week with the help of the STACer's, the challenge and starting over (another induction).

Are you drinking some kind of beer? What is it exactly? I'd love to have a legal drink once a month or so. Not a big drinker but I'd like to have the name on hand just in case.

Again, congrats! S-

[tfek70]

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Hi T.J.
Are you drinking some kind of beer? What is it exactly? I'd love to have a legal drink once a month or so. Not a big drinker but I'd like to have the name on hand just in case.

After induction and you get a couple of rungs under your belt, feel free to have a few Michelob Ultras. Just remember that it will slow your progress. Some more than others. I seem to get kick started from a few beers. You can also have hard liquor and diet mixers. I have done SF Red Bull and vodka, SF Red Bull and Jagermeister (awful), Captain Morgan and Diet Pepsi, and of course Jack Daniels and Diet Coke. All good in moderation after a successful induction and rung 5 IIRC. Just make sure you lower your expectations for a day or two. If you stall, you'll know why. Booze and diet sodas count as 0 carbs, Mich Ultras 2.6, Miller Lite 3.2, and that MGD 64 is like 2.4 but tastes awful. Be careful of the Mich Ultra Amber. It is marketed like it's low carb, but it has a ton in it. Cheers,

T. J.

[Mrs. Hartzell]

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Heck yes! Glad to see you made it over the milestone!

[Zarabelle]

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YAY!!! Not much feels as good as Onederland!!

[tfek70]

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Thanks Mrs. H! It took longer than I thought it would, but it's been worth it. This has been the most enjoyable bout with Atkins ever. It's the first time I have actually been a member of this community and everyone here has made it so easy.

[peacefuljourney]

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Hi TJ,

Thanks a lot for the alcohol tips - I will really appreciate that over the course of the year. I think that simple compromise really helps me with this way of life and not just losing it over a drink or two. Really thanks and congrats again.

S-