Brand new newbie!

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Me:
27/f/WI!! Single mom of two "almost" tweenage boys. I yo-yo in weight so much I should have a trophy by now. 130-235-115-180.... and this is where I am now. I have minor problems with a nodule on my thyroid that may be causing it- biopsy came back clear and my levels have been steady so Im just sitting the storm out for now.
I love to travel and my next trip is oklahoma in June! I read alot (twilight anyone?) right now Im reading The Road. kinda dark- we'll see. I love music and I am obsessed with 80s music, and just bought the new Pet Shop Boys cd
Diet and stuff:
For the past 6 weeks I have been counting calories and averaging about 96 miles a week on my stationary bike. I also love the biggest loser videos. I got from 178 to 160 but I wanted to try Atkins because like the rest of the world, I want to slim down NOW. I have a tendancy to set unrealistic goals (im going to lose 40 pounds this month?!) because it motivates me. I know it sounds silly. It helps me to push harder through my workouts, helps me stay away from the kids food, etc. If I told myself I would lose 5 pounds this month, then I would probably think its okay to eat that pizza because Ive been so good the past couple of days and hey... grab me another beer....one more... just put a straw in that pitcher....
Atkins:
today was my second day. so far so good. I feel fine, and even went out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings with my youngest- and drank water instead of my favorite hefenweisen. I had the blackened chicken salad modified to induction standards of course. My only problem right now is my coffee problem. I was drinking an insane amount of coffee () for the longest time. I got down to about 1 pot a day, and now with atkins- I really miss my coffee. No withdrawls, and I have my fingers crossed. The worst part about it is I use creamer- 5 carbs per tbs. I use alot. Now Im using a suger free french vanilla syrup which makes my coffee taste great- but its not the same. sigh.
k- thats enough. see you all on the induction boards!
Sarah

[imagood1]

Re: Brand new newbie!

instead of creamer or the syrup you can use cream. We changed from regular coffee to decaf after my husband had triple bypass surgery so I hadn't had any caffeine in years -- that helped when I first started Atkins. I drank Diet Rite soda which has no caffeine, no sodium and no calories - and is made with Splenda - but after a few days on induction I didn't want it anymore. I have tried to drink 3 more cans since January -- never have finished a can yet!

You might want to check the nutrition guide for Buffalo Wild Wings -- most commercial wings are made with flour - if you make them at home you can bake or fry the wings then use Franks Wing sauce, some butter and pepper to taste -- they are delicious -- make sure you make extra because your family will want them too! Buffalo Wild Wings Nutrition Facts, Calories, Fat, Protein, and Diet Information - Food Search Results - The Daily Plate Calorie Counter.

I have the new Pet Shop Boys cd also -- it's great!! My fav all time songs by them are What Have I Done To Deserve This (I'm a huge Dusty Springfield fan) and West End Girls.

I'm a stationary bike rider also -- no less than 15 miles and most days 20 miles -- I have a tv tray over the handlebars and put my laptop on top and watch video's while I'm riding - or I listen to music. I've figured out that 2 episodes of Moonlighting and I'm 20 miles down the road...lol!

Good luck to you

[blueberrylady]

Re: Brand new newbie!

Welcome to the board, Sarah!

That's a lot of miles you're pedaling and it will make a big difference in how fast you lose weight so keep it up. And good luck with giving up the coffee. I had trouble with that too but it can be done!

[digital drama]

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eeek! <3 pet shop boys. West end girls is a classic, and I really love the new cd! My bike is super old, no tray. I have it infront of the tv, so I dvr my shows and when I sit to watch them its on my bike- otherwise I would never ride this much. I dont know if I can keep it up though, Im starting to feel the induction fluey thing and am too tired to do anything right now. I only rode for 30 minutes today. Hopefully I will be back on it once Im over this. Its nice to meet both of you! enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[JulieB]

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Hi Sarah - I totally understand the coffee thing. I loved my vanilla-flavoured-sugar-filled-"creamer"-but that's in the past now, and I really don't miss it (NEVER would have believed that!) I did go thru a bit of caffeine withdrawl - 2 day major headache, but I got over it. I was having decaf with cream, but decided I'd rather use the carbs elsewhere most days, plus I wake up thirsty now, for water!! It's just one more change *for the better* Good Luck & welcome to the board.

[Slapshot]

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Welcome Sarah! You're in good hands now that you're a member here. I have a question: what Biggest Loser videos are you referring to? Old DVD's of the NBC series (prior seasons?). I'm a sucker for weight loss success stories, so I'm curious...

[Marlieben]

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Slapshot ... I think she means the Biggest Loser workout videos found here at their website

The Biggest Loser | NBC Official Site

Welcome and best wishes on this our new way of life digital drama.

[digital drama]

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SLAPSHOT: Videos: Biggest loser cardio max! <3 it because bob is awesome (and funny). I also do Jillians 30 day shred- which I can barely make it through. I enjoy doing jumping jacks as much as I enjoy TOM. 30 day shred will totally tear me apart but I can feel actual muscles in my arms instead of jello. the Cardio Max vids gave me rock hard quads in ONE week. I have Time Warner Cable, and with that we have free videos on demand- one channel is the excersize channel. I can watch free vids whenever- and they switch them up so you dont get bored. JULIE: the tension headaches were bad, so Im glad Im not the only one swimming that river. I had the shakes as well yesterday, until I vomited. Thats when I went to the docs- we have several confirmed hamthrax cases here so I got worried. Cool thing: we talked before atkins. When I went in to see him, the first thing he asked me was "how much coffee have you been drinking?", then gave me a cup o joe and told me not to worry about my co-pay! lol. Marliben: Hi, and thanks!!