From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

[PhatB]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Well I weighed in yesterday, and another 3 lbs gone. I am now down to 396 lbs.

I would say that I am proud of how well I am doing, but last night human weakness struck

I ate a fat cheese burger last night from a local drive in that we all love to go to. Well the cheese burger is not bad, but I ate it bun and all, plus I had a measely 3 breaded mushrooms. My blood sugar was fine all night and this morning, but when I did the Ketostix this morning, it was negative!!!

I am so upset with myself it is unbelievable. I have a new mantra that I have been repeating all morning since then "Bread is the Devil"

The reason I am so upset is that I am a hot or cold person, there is no in between for me. My wife tried consoling me saying that I should be proud of how well I had done and 1 slip up is not that big of a deal, to just let it go. I know she really means well, but it is unacceptable to me that I let myself fall off track.

Well, back to strict induction. I will not be happy until I am back in ketosis/lipolysis, and losing weight as efficiently as I should be.

[PhatB]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Went to donate plasma this afternoon (well actually yesterday now that its after midnight) and I am liking the medical center's scales much better than the recycle center. According to the medical center, I weighed 393 lbs, so that would be a total of 40 lbs gone in 30 days. That is too unreal to even think about.

More good news, I am also back in ketosis after my short lapse Friday night. The ketostick tonight showed "trace" and I am happy with that because, as others have said, you either are in ketosis or you are not.

All I know is that I am back on track, and that is what counts. I am much happier than I was a few days ago

[J.R.]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Good news, Rick!
When I was at the in-laws for 10 days a couple of weeks ago, I discovered their scale was off at least 4 kg (~9lbs) when the person was over 100kg. Not only that, it varied by like 2 kg and had tiny numbers. To put it mildly, the scale in the guest bathroom flat out sucked. So I bought a new one with the intention of leaving it there -- from Tefal, digital, BIG digits, resolution of 100 grams (< 1/4 pound), stable reading and memory (for example, flashes a green light and says you've lost 0.4kg since last weigh in).

Here's the point though, it works up to 160kg which is 352lbs. I'm guessing this is a standard high point of today's home scales. If you keep losing weight at your fast clip, soon you'll be "in range" to use a modern home scale. That's a nice goal to work towards, no?

[PhatB]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Sounds like a great scale. Did you get it at a local store or did you buy it online?

[J.R.]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

It is made by Tefal and it's called "Evolis". I bought it in a local store in Spain. I suspect Tefal is sold in the USA though, and calibrated in pounds.

[chinadoll]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Phat, just writing to comment on your lapse--we all have them and they teach valuable lessons. So even though you are kickin your own backside, take the lesson learned from it and make that the plus to come out of an otherwise bad choice that evening.

I have botched up a number of times but now I know that I can't eat certain things without dire consequences (funnily enough, I love bread and don't seem to have a huge problem with it but peanuts or rice are diet breakers for me--send me flying to the fridge for everything in sight) so although I wish I hadn't cheated I now know what foods to watch out for. Look for the silver lining.

Am glad you are back on track. I look forward to seeing your progress. I think you will leave us all in the dust!

[natcat]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Hi Rick,
Thanks for sharing your story with us. I also live in Green Bay!
This is my first day on this site. I felt the need to reach out to other low carb people, in need of eachother's support.
I had been trying for years to change my lifestyle to the Atkins way of eating,
and had found success, only to fall of the boat several times. I realize the error of my ways and have resigned myself to the fact that my body is so incredibly sensitive to processed food, sugar, flour, starch, etc. and it's time that I make the change forever!
I currently weigh about 217.
I started Atkins 50 days ago at 235 pounds, so I have lost almost 20 pounds!
I know that sounds really amazing, but I have been here several times before.
about 6 years ago, I actually lost 40 pounds but stopped the diet. Not sure what de-railed me, but I'm trying again. and this time I mean business!!
I'm 38 years old, and a mom. Never been too physically active, but last year had a sudden urge to start power walking/jogging, which was great.
I started getting addicted to it and thought it would continue, but when the weather started getting cold, I quit and gained back 15 pounds in winter.
So, I am definitely one of these ultra sensitive body types who has always
struggled with my weight, but I am simply not going to let it get the best of me.
I came here to make some buddies, and to be a friend to people like you..
cuz we should all stick together!
WE can do it!
Who's with me??
Natcat

[PhatB]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Jill,
I know what you mean by trigger foods. I still have the involuntary reflex to reach for a bun when having either hotdogs or hamburgers. Bread has been my greatest weakness. Regular soda on the other hand, I have come to the mindset that it is liquid poison, and have really been discouraging my family from drinking it. The main problem with that is I am usually speaking to deaf ears, as they want no part of my "crazy" diet.

Natcat,

Great job hanging in there for 50 days. If you ever plan on travelling to the Milwaukee area, send me a PM. Maybe we could meet up for coffee or something. Oh, and btw, totally off topic, did you see good ole' Brett quite possibly will be signing on with the Vikings?

Ok all,

I should have another weight update, as I am going back to the Plasma center tomorrow. I will post the scale reaults when I get back home.

God Bless,

Rick

[J.R.]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Yeah, I was thinking about throwing out a good natured taunt about Brett yesterday. I'm guessing nothing comes of it though. I'm an AFC man (Dolphins) but I usually adopt an NFC team so I have some team to root for on the other side. Sorry, as much as I like Aaron Rodgers, I'm following the Bears this year (and actively rooting for the Broncos to go 2-14 or worse).

Favre in the NFC North will bring a lot of drama to the now QB-rich division - everybody will tune in for Packers-Vikings, Packers-Bears, and Bears-Viking. Brett likes being in the spotlight, but I still say Ted Thompson doesn't have to worry about this potential PR nightmare.

[natcat]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Hi and thanks for the reply and encouraging words.
I think Brett is schizophrenic or something, LOL!
Back to the weight loss thing>.i seem to have hit a plateau for the
past few weeks where I seem to be stuck, although I am following the low carb diet perfectly and taking supplements, doing everything I should and
nothing I shouldn't. I just have to hang in there I guess.
When I exercised alot last year, it boosted weight loss. Obviously, I'm going to have to do that.
glad I found this site and some supportive friends.
Let's stick together. We can do this.
Nat

[PhatB]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

JR,

Root for who you will, no biggy to me...lol. We all have to defend our favorites. Anyway, my daughter was on one of those oxy-moron photo sites, and found a pic of a WI special edition GB Packer license plate....in all its glorious Green and Gold, it said, GO JETS....I laughed my a$$ off at that one.

NatCat,

Hitting a plateau sucks, been there done that more times than I care to remember

I think you're right about upping the exercise level to help jump start the weight loss again. Best of luck, and keep us informed.

OK, now for my update....

I went to donate plasma again yesterday, and I weighed in at 390 lbs
3 lbs closer to goal

[PhatB]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Well, its been a while since I posted.

I went to the Plasma Center again this last Thursday (May 14th).

I weighed in at 388 lbs, 2 more pounds closer to goal

[PhatB]

Re: From the land of Cheese, Beer, and the Greenbay Packers

Well, I have great news! ! ! ! !

My wife and daughter both have committed to begin induction tomorrow (well today actually since it is past midnight)

I am very excited to see how well they do.

I may coerse them into starting their own threads, we'll see