[StephanieM]

Hey guys! I'm back!!!

So after stopping Atkins I went up to about 180-182 lbs from my lowest weight which was 173 ish. I needed a break and wanted to focus on something else. I ended up weight lifting for the last three months and got down to 172.8 with that and watching what I eat! I went up to 176.4 in the last month or so from being sick, being on vacation, and a hurt back that stopped me from exercising.

Now my daughter isn't napping as well as she used to so my workout time went right out the window. I also go back to work in the new year. I want to look good when I go back! Plus, I need to go gluten free again. All the gluten I was eating was killing me.

I started Atkins again yesterday, and I'm already at 173.4 this morning I had the Atkins flu really badly yesterday, but feeling much better today.

I would like to weigh 160 lbs by New years, so that's 13 and a half lbs.

Glad to see some familiar faces and new ones too!

[rho1640]

Stephanie -- HI --- what a great picture of you and your daughter too ....

You can do it!

[StephanieM]

Thanks Rho! I can't believe she will be a year on December 30th! She was sick on Halloween so that's why she doesn't look that impressed in that picture.

I'm down to 173.0 today, another half lb closer to my goal

[Summer2010]

I am in. My goal will be 15 lbs.

[pkend4593]

I Havent Been On This Site For Awhile, But Count Me In, Need Changes

[rho1640]

It's always fun when we get new folks in here - you will do great ...

I have to stop dancing long enough to point you all in the direction of my main progress ticker below -- yes after months and months long stall it is moving again and I have reached

100.5 lbs lost!!!!!

um yes I am a little excited this morning

[StephanieM]

Rho! That is so freaking awesome!!! You are amazing!

I think I need to keep you as my inspiration, you've just been go go go and your progress really shows it.


I'm down a bit again, was 172.4 yesterday and 172.2 today. I got hit by the sick/teething baby train last night. She's not even 11 months and she has 12 teeth and more coming.

Happy about this challenge, so far I'm down 1.2 since coming back here 4.2 since starting Atkins again.

[Simona]

Rho...CONGRATS!!! That's a major accomplishment!

[StephanieM]

170.8 today! I mighta ctually get into the 160's! Whoohoo!

Edit: I also wanted to add a link to this blog post, it's great for understanding why we lose so much at first with low carb and then it slows down.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Low...ws-down-348757

[Simona]

Great job, Stephanie!!

Im finding some things challenging right now but I know it'll get better. Im thrilled that I got my shipment of Quest bars last night. Since the gastric bypass I cant really eat a lot of protein - or enough to fulfill my calorie needs so I rely on these bars. They're pretty good - 20g protein, 17g fiber and usually only 3-5g net carbs and 160-170 calories each. I love that they're high in fibre - no BM issues that way!

[StephanieM]

Thanks Simona!

When did you have your surgery? Those bars sound good! I haven't had them before.

[davematthewsband]

Oh my gosh, Rho - AMAZEBALLS! I pray and pray to see a ticker dancing with delight like yours is now - enjoy this great accomplishment!!!!

[Simona]

Originally Posted by StephanieM

Thanks Simona!

When did you have your surgery? Those bars sound good! I haven't had them before.

I had surgery July 27th, 2011. Then I had gallbladder surgery June 2012 and that's when I regained weight [10lbs] and havent been able to lose it! Driving me nuts! I know it'll come off with Atkins

[AnaBee]

Steph!!!!!!!! *tackle hugs*. It's great to see you. And bubba (I've forgotten her name - Sloan?) looks so big!

CONGRATULATIONS RHO! Well done you!

And hi everyone :-)

[StephanieM]

Simona, stick to it and it will!

AnaBee!!! I'm glad to see you too! Sloane is getting big, she's almost 24 lbs, has 12 teeth, has been walking for almost two months, and will be 11 months old in 9 days!