stellagirl: Welcome to the group!! Jump in whenever ya want!!

Catherine: 500hotdogs?? wow thats alot!! Stay well lady!

Ayah: Pushing your plate away and knowing you are full...WTG!!!!!

As for me: Today we had a potluck at work..mexican food! UGH!!! I ate way to much and actually felt sick after easting. I don't know if it was too spicy for my tummy or because I have not eaten like that in so long. Probably a little bit of both. No dinner for me..might have soem water and thats it!

Kayley great to 'SEE' you again!!!! What plan are you doing?xxxxxxxx
Cyn, dunno how it is in the US but teaching needs 'A' levels (High school?) and a Degree, either in teaching or a degree plus a year-long post-graduate certificate in teaching. Don't worry about your age, lots of people I was at Uni with were 30+, a couple were going to be 50 before they graduated! From the last time I saw them one was a head-teacher and most of the other 'mature' students were now heads of departments (maturity is rewarded in teaching!) Good luck with the move.xxxxxxxx
Zelma, so FABULOUS to hear from you, though it's so awful about your brothyer, I hope he hets better from 'Flu now & goes on to a full recovery. HUGSxxxxxx I know it must be hard on you all but I know you & Neil being there must be helping him, being loved & knowing it are some of the best 'medicines'.xxxxxxx
Got to weigh in in a minute, though I've been TOTALLy OP AND exercised & walked I'm scared, scared I won't have lost (is this way of eating working for ME?) and scared I'll cry and/or give up & get bigger... I will post again in a few minutes when I've plucked up my courage.... It will be 5-6 weeks since I started Atkins...5lbs down...not good at my weight!xxxxxx
xxxxxsharon

Well I just weighed AND....NOTHING NO LOSS AT ALL....6 WEEKS of low carb & 5lbs down..... I feel like crying....
xxxxxsharon

Hi all...well i weighed in this morning and im down 1.6 lbs not as much as i was hoping for since i have been doing alot of work this week outside plus working out but i still have my TOM so maybe thats why i should be happy with a loss of 1.6 lbs but for some reason im not :( plus that puts me at a little over 20 lbs lost...i dont know for some reason im not that excited about it and i know i should be maybe you guys can help me cheer up

Zelma - Yay to hear from you. I'm so sorry to hear about your brother's relapse and now being ill with something other than his current struggles...ack. :( I'll light a candle for you and your family. *HUGS*

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Well I'm like a hormonal zombie this month, but notably my symptoms thus far for the ever dreaded TOM isn't so bad. I have been a bit weepy, but not too bad...besides crying gets it all out! BETTER OUT THAN IN! haha...ew.

Anyhow, my weight is up, but it is TOM weight I'm sure of it and it is BELOW 280...wooo...so I wonder what my weight will be afterwards. :D I hope lower...*please please please* haha...i'm wishing like kid wanting the prize out of a cereal box lol.

I'm busy working on my own ventures and hope to debut that stuff again soon. I"ll keep you ladies posted.

I hope everyone is well! :D Thinking of you all...:D *HUGS*

Hi all...i just made a ticker on tickerfactory.com can someone tell me how to add it to my page im trying to do things to cheer myself up-thanks!

You have to wait until you have that option come up in your profile or user panel. There is a posting and time limit before you can add a signature, that is what you're looking for your signature option in your User CP. If that is available then you have met the requirements and can add your ticker.

To add your ticker, just copy and paste the code from the ticker website into your signature.

Thank you Jacquie! Yeah i dont think i have met the requirements but when i do i will add it! thanks!

You are doing good Sharon. Almost a lb a week. Maybe double check the labels of products to see if there are hidden carbs in them. Those stinkers tend to get everywhere we dont think they are! Maybe tweek your exercise? Dont get discouraged. Hugs!

I can truthfully say that if I never smell another hotdog. My feet are still hurting. I've got two weeks off now. The next stadium session is the 26th for the AC/DC concert. We sold 15 lawn and leaf sized bags of popcorn. I haven't seen that much popcorn since I was a teenager working the original run of Star Wars at the theaters.

Sharon – I’m just watching my calories/fat intake, and exercising as much as I can. :) I’m using Sparkpeople to track my eating & exercise. I like it a lot better than Fitday.
Honestly, in the long run, Atkins & South Beach didn’t work for me. Have you tried just creating your own plan that you know you can live with for the rest of your life? Just keep up what you’re doing, and I KNOW you’ll see results. You’re bound to! :)

Hbier2006 – Hey there! Haven’t ‘met’ you before, so HELLO! lol. A loss is a loss; and much better than a gain. Keep up the good work!

Catherine – Sounds like you’ve been busy! Stay sane! ;)

I am so happy it’s Friday! Got in my cardio & strength for the day, and man am I feeling it! Planning on having a relaxing weekend, but of course getting my workouts in. ;)

Hi Kayley...nice to "meet" you too where are you at in michigan? As you can see from my profile im from warren, michigan. I hate this hot and muggy weather cause i have a hard time sleeping like right now so i have come on here for awhile and then i will try to go back to bed but it is super frustrating when i cant sleep! Well, have a good night or morning lol

morning gals...

Kayley: Glad to see ya back!!!!

Catherine: I wouldn't want to smell antoher hotdog after all that either

Ally: I have a friend here that is from WV. She misse sit so much. I actually don't know why she doesn't go back.

Sharon: I am going to check into what I need to become a teacher if that is the path I choose. I would like to take college classes..I do enjoy learning. Sorry the weightloss is going slow for you. I knwo it can be frustrating..hang in there.

As for me: Since we are moving on Sept 10th, I am going to try and spend today packing and going through stuff. I am excited to move. Work has been a little stressful this past week. Alot of people going and getting their paps done lol. This week I have my stress test done. I truley hope all is well with it so I can get the green light to start exercising.