Thanks Sandyfanny. The kids and I are just happy to have him back. Believe me, the military lifestyle is not for everyone.

I'm glad to hear that you are keeping on track. I have to remind myself when I get cravings that I am in control of what goes into my mouth. If I say that to myself, I can usually get a handle on things.

Sandyfanny,

I'm betting it's just a combination of things and you're going to see those pounds leave quickly!
Just hang in there, you'll be losing again in no time!!

How did it go at school Friday?

I am SOOOO close to having my second number a 0! The scale this morning is at 211!! Yay! I've seen such consistent decreases I've been prepared to see a halt or an increase on my Sunday weigh in. Not yet....

Thanks, lolcat, for the encouraging words...I'm working the program and will try to stop fussing - no guarantees, though. It's so exciting that you're so close to the 0! Maybe you are this morning...

School on Thursday was exhausting - meetings all day. Friday was another meeting that took all morning. My two best teacher buddies helped me set up my room, so at least it looks right. The students don't come until Wednesday, so I have some time to plan and really get on track. Monday I'll figure out what we need to do the rest of the week and where we're going for the next several weeks. Tuesday is an optional day - if I'm finished on Monday, I can take Tuesday off to rest before I deal with 80 teenagers for the next 180 days...yikes!

I hope I have time to shop for a refrigerator for my room before school starts. I think I might go to Walmart tonight and take care of that, so it can go in my room and I can stock it before I have students.

Everyone, wish me luck. We have a BRAND NEW principal...I hope he's ready.

Thanks for posting that, SilverLife....it's a good article.

Sandy....weight gain on Atkins would have to be 1) water retention, especially during TOM, 2) eating too many carbs or 3) eating too much in general.

That article explains, in very simple terms, the topic of insulin causing fat-STORAGE.....and insulin spurts being caused by carbs, the simpler they are the worst they are. HFCS being the worst....and it causes a huge release of insulin into the system. The body than burns part of it for fuel (as, like he explained, the body will burn fats first...before fat or protein).

And THEN, shortly after this spike in insulin.....it drops your blood sugar quite a bit and you then develop that ravenous hunger.

If you chronically eat way too many simple carbs, you can develop insulin-resistance......and insulin-resistance often leads to diabetes. Years ago, diabetics were of the genetic/systemic type......but ever since all the low-fat propaganda started (and ergo, high carb, esp. HFCS which is added to make up for the missing fat), there has been literally an epidemic of diabetes of the non-genetic type.....caused by people eating low fat and high carb, esp. the HFCS added to many of the products to make up for the missing fat.
Over-working the pancreas can lead to the non-genetic diabetes....the insulin resistance being the first step, in terms of faulty pancreatic/insulin release, in that process (on the highway to developing diabetes. Low carb, high fat (normal protein) is the best way to prevent diabetes if one is heading in that direction.

deena:)

Yay! Water Weight Gone!
 

Deena, you must be right. I weighed 220 last Thursday and went NUTS. I weighed this morning at my doctor's office, and I'm back to 215. I lost the five pounds I gained, so it had to be water.

I'm so glad I didn't act on my feelings of frustration by eating off plan. I was plenty frustrated, but I handled it by complaining loudly to you guys and continuing to walk every day and eat right.

Thanks, everyone, for listening and the suggestions. My next goal is 210. :dancer:

I'm so glad to hear it!!! You'll have that second number a zero before you know it.
Technically I hit it today (209.4 this am), but I won't claim it unless it's still there on Sunday, so I'm extra motivated to stay on track now! I just knew I was getting close, so I couldn't resist getting on the scale to check. SO... looks like next Sunday I'll be officially out of the two-teens!!

Did you find a fridge?

Congratulations!
 

Good job, lolcat! We'll celebrate even more on Sunday! Today is my first day with my students - always hectic, always exciting and exhausting. No fridge yet, haven't made time to shop for it. But I've packed Atkins' lunch and snacks, so I'll be okay.

Think good thoughts...:hug:

Sandy.....I will be wishing you LUCK, luck and more luck that school goes well! Please make sure you stay here and post and you WILL succeed. You're already doing great. The weight loss comes in spurts but in the end, it all makes sense.

lolcat....you are taking me down memory lane....remembering each 5 lb. loss on the scale....190...185...180....and down, down, down. And I NEVER gave up. And it was TOTALLY worth it!! It feels great to be wearing a size 8-10...I can't even describe how great it is! But trust me, it's great!

You are doing FANTASTIC! Congratulations! I KNOW you can do this.

deena:carrot:

Thank you, Deena!
 

Deena52, Thank you SO much for the encouragement!! Today was a day I definitely needed some. Congrats on your accomplishment, it's very inspiring!!!

sandyfanny, yep, we will be more celebrating on Sunday! How was the rest of the school week? Your students getting settled in? I can understand how exhausting it must be... but I bet there are a lot of rewarding moments too. Anytime you need a little boost, we're here for you!!
Hope your weigh-in was better than it was last week!

Stuck...
 

I'm so annoyed. I'm stuck gaining and losing the same five pounds. I weighed this morning, and I'm back up...at least this time I'm up to 219 and not 220. So I was down to 215 one week, up to 220 the next, down to 215 in about four days, and back up to 219 in three days. I know the scale's right; it's at my doctor's office.

It's been a rough start to school - new principal who's never been at a high school before, mass disorganization, 1400 students wild as bugs, tired and stressed me. That's meant I haven't drunk enough water (I can feel the dehydration), too much cheese 'cause it's quick, not enough veggies and too much protein for a balance, and too few walks, too many artificial sweetners, three diet sodas this week (when I'd given them up), and most of a dark chocolate bar. Yikes! So it's no mystery why I'm up and down on the scales. :(

I'm just annoyed with myself and feeling down...like I can't do one more thing. I think we call that "in overwhelm." On the plus side, it is Saturday; I don't have to go to school. I didn't walk my big girl last night, so when I finish posting, I'm taking Puddin' for a nice walk.

Another thing that I know makes a difference for me, I don't have time to check the forum and get the support I need from all of you as often as I'd like. So, I'll stop *****in' and get my walking shoes on.

Lolcat, congratulations! Thanks for the kind words everybody... :hug:

Walk!
 

Okay. Puddin' and I walked down to the waterfront. I added five blocks to our regular walk. Puddin' has planted herself on top of the AC vent on the living room floor. I changed my stupid lady bug slider; I do not love the lady bug today.

I'm going to finish my coffee and start cleaning up my little house. Have a good day, everyone! :wave:

Bought myself a refrigerator...
 

A fridge for my classroom...yay! I bought myself an Atkins present for the opening of school. A little fridge for Atkins water and snacks. Very excited! :cool:

I've changed my weigh-in day to Saturday morning since school started. I'm down two pounds this week...good news, but I'm still chasing the five pounds I gained, lost, gained and am losing again. Frustrating, but it's understandable.

Difficult week. Lots of stress, not enough water, too much cheese some days, not enough veggies any days. I have a long weekend to work on stocking my little fridge and getting my head straight.

How is everyone? What're you doing for Labor Day? Have fun and Be safe! :dizzy: