scale is up, but I'm not really believing it - I grabbed it out of it's usual place and put it somewhere else because of organizing going on at home and I'm really not sure it's weighing correctly where it is.. I probably need to try to find a new home for it for a few weeks, since I keep moving it around and I don't think scales like that very much...

SW : 187.4
CW : 187.8 (+0.4)
GW : 182.4

187.4 May 14
186.6 May 15
188.2 May 16
189.0 May 17
187.0 May 18
187.4 May 19
187.4 May 20
187.0 May 21
187.8 May 22

SW: 174
CW: 173.6
GW: 169

I need to exercise today.

Alli- that is dedication. I always makes excuses when we are on the road. I know I can't handle sitting through a pizza buffet. You are already so close to winning this one.

We are staying in a small cabin this weekend that does not have a refrigerator. We are bringing a cooler with meat in it.....but I am struggling to think of atkins side dishes that don't require refrigeration. I am bringing eggplant and peppers to put on the grill. Any recommendations?

Sarah and Carol (Newme)... I agree!!! I too have a food journal and very rarely cheat on it.. I try my best to write everything I eat/drink... The nice thing.. is if you get frustrated - you can read back on the days when you were losing and see what you were eating then. :) and then I see the other days where I had a "bad off plan" day and wow... it kicks me in the head. LOL

Sarah... Need to find a Happy Home for that scale! Do a blessing before you put it down and tell it how happy it wil be staying there! LOL Hey you never know!?!

Travelor.. 6 lbs... well ME TOO except mine was 8 lbs.. But I am losing and so are you! :) WOOHOO

Smith.. GREAT losses already in this challenge.. You and ALI will race to be the winner! :)

ALI I think we need to tab this page... I can't believe how good you were with those foods in front of you! WOW... 1 meal is easy to adjust.. but you had a bunch! KUDOs to you!

SW 228
CW 227.4 (-.6) going down slowly this time.. Feel a woosh coming tho (sigh.. I ate during woosh week... so missed it this month) boo!

GW 223 (this better be fast!!!)

Question - what do you all mean by woosh week??

Well I weighed this morning and am up to 335 :(

SW 337.0
GW 332.0

5/13 337.0
5/14 336.8 (stubborn stubborn pound!)
5/15 336.6 (ARGHHHHHHH!)
5/16 335.4 (now we're talkin!)
5/17 333.6
5/18 332.6
5/19-5/21 DNW
5/22 335.0


So -- thinking about why --- well Tuesday when I came back I was at the dr all day with my grandad - I had bought a box of the atkins morning bars -- I had one of those for breakfast Tue and Wed (Wed was at my daughter's school for her awards ceramony) and I had picked up a bag of pork rinds -- those still allowed on atkins right?

So these are the only two diet changes I've had.
I know Atkins says you can use those bars for any phase but they all have stuff in it that's not allowed on induction. It also says low net carbs but carbs on the box don't reflect it. I bought them to use on my trip if I needed something to snack on but never did - so used them for two mornings where I was in a big rush.

I'll def nix those for sure. And the pork rinds.

Other thing is TOM. So all of that combined could be causing the weight gain --- if I'd known I was gonna gain I'd had a slice of pizza! HAHA :)

I"m having issues with TOM too - here 4-5 days, off 2-3 and right back again - my doc wants me to start on BC, but I'm worried it's going to effect my weight loss so weighing those decisions now too.

Traveler - any veggies you could bring and throw on the grill would be good - I love asapargus on the grill. Also there is a reciepe for grilled cabbage - you cut it in 4 wedges, cover it in salt pepper a little butter and bacon bits (I use the real bacon crumbs, no nitrates as opposed to bits), and wrap it all in foil, grill for... umm I can't remember how long lol I do it in the oven. I'll try to look it up, if you don't hear from me in time though just google grilled cabbage and you'll find it :)

As far as resisting foods in front of you that you can't have - don't think it wasn't insanley hard to do so - but... I made a decision when I started this - what did I love more? Food or being able to do things with my daughter? Food or risking my health any longer? Food or the wondeful feeling of my pants not literally cutting me in two b/c my fat pants are now too small?

When I see foods I want, or think of foods I want that I can't have - I remember why I'm doing this. And *usually* feel vindicated when I get on the scale the next day and see those numbers still dropping - except for today lol :) But that's ok, I know what could be the causes so I"m eliminating them and remembering to be patient for TOM as well.

woo hoo -- lol i'm excited I finally get a ticker!!! HAHA :) I just had to make a post and check it out!

5/13.... 178.5
5/14..., 178.5 - no change, things are slowing down
5/15....176.5
5/16....176.0
5/17....176.5 - too much low carb ice cream
5/19....177.5 dh and our day off, did virtually nothing
5/20....177.0
5/21....176.0....half way there!!
5/22....175.5

slowly but surely....my jog bras didn't come in the mail yesterday : ( So another day of just pool exercise.....it was tough esp with the hot weather LOL

I use the shakes for meal replacements at work along with a handful of almonds, sometimes thats the only thing I have time for

Yikes Ali...id rather work harder then have my period virtually daily! blah! You did awesome at the outing, I'd been done for.

smith yeah it's not been fun lol it's been going on about 6 months.

i went from not having one at all for years to making up for it all now! my doc assures me that the pill does not make you gain weight, retain weight or harder to lose weight; i'm just not 100% sure on that lol But I am growing really really tired of constantly being on my period! So I'll probably do it and then just deal with whatever happens.


You are rocking it again smith!! Great job!

I log my food too and lately it has made me cringe, but it was all my choice. I am responsible and know what I need to do to improve. At least I am being honest with myself. ;)

I know you guys are going to rock the losses this weekend!

Ali - Thanks for the tips. I will check out the cabbage recipe.

I did some research on BC a little while back. The one form to stay away from is depo. That seems to cause weight gain. I found a few studies that showed slight weight gain with the other methods (something like 1-5 lbs over a long period of time), BUT the studies seem to think that is the weight gain is related to just the passage of time and the aging of the participants. At any rate, not a significant amount of weight. Some people think the mini pill has even a smaller chance of weight gain, but you have to take the pill at the same time each day.

Thanks Traveler! That helps a lot -- I went ahead and made my appointment --- 6/2 lol can't wait honestly b/c this crap is getting old lol

Ali

- I've seen so many people have problems with the Atikins bars & shakes, I think it really is best to pass on those, or at least leave them only for real emergencies. I've not seen the same problems with pork rinds (but they gross me out!)

- Also, I second what Traveler says - most birth control will be weight-neutral or at worst just a couple of pounds. Depo-provera and other progesterone-only ones can be a little worse, but it really sounds like you need to get your hormones under control, with things that out of whack that can't be helping your real fat loss right now, so a few pounds of water weight on the scale will be no big deal if you're able to lose FAT better once that gets taken care of.

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Went to get on my scale in it's new home today and it was literally rocking back and forth, so clearly I chose a poor new location. Ended up moving it back to where it's been and it showed a loss, but I'm not celebrating until I see a consistent drop in a consistent place... finding a place for this scale is proving challenging!

SW : 187.4
CW : 185.8 (-1.6, maybe...)
GW : 182.4

187.4 May 14
186.6 May 15
188.2 May 16
189.0 May 17
187.0 May 18
187.4 May 19
187.4 May 20
187.0 May 21
187.8 May 22
185.8 May 23 (I think it's the moving scale effect more than anything else ... will see what tomorrow brings)

Thank you Sarah :) And yes I do agree on those bars - I had bought them only for my trip b/c I knew food options would be limited and would be hard to pack something needing to stay cold.

We are actually going out of town tomorrow as well so I had some on hand for that also --- I won't be using them.

I will def stay away from them from now on

LOL on the pork rinds - I only like the spicy ones, and even then only sometimes HA! I have been in a snacky mood -- we'll blame that on TOM so they really helped me with that snack attack lol



Ahhh yes, I had trouble with my scale a while back when moving it to a new location, it really does make a difference! Hopefully you found a good home for it now and will keeping seeing loss!

Sarah... Get yourself a piece of tile/square of Linolium, ceramic or wood and make that your scale platform... and then you can put it anywhere as the surface would not change! :) That is what my mom does... I have 18 inch tile squares... so no overlap thank goodness!

:woohoo: Ali! you got a ticker! WEEEEE and a woosh or whoosh week is where you all of a sudden lose alot of weight overnight or in a few days (kinda like it was all stored up and then woosh) We all pray to the Woosh Fairy! to come visit us nightly! LOL and the bars are trouble! as Jersey Girl would say... read the older Atkins books 2002 or earlier.. as Alcohol carbs do wacky stuff to our systems! :)

and funny about BC... When I was taking it (80's) everyone gained weight (old formula probably) whereas I lost weight when told I would gain... I simply just said not happening to me and it didn't LOL Mind over matter I think!

SW 228
CW 226.2 (-1.8) okay.. maybe I have started a woosh? Oh I hope soo!

GW 223 (this better be fast!!!)

SW: 174
CW: 171.2 (a Woosh?)

All of this talk of journaling has me inspired. I definitely need to journal this weekend while we are on the road. That way I won't be stumped when I weigh in on Monday.

Sarah - I bet you just lost the two pounds. :-) I had an issue with my scale a while back. I never realized how much placement mattered.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend! I will be back to the board on Monday, hopefully with good news!

Also....side note. I started taking the the non-drowsy version of my allergy pills. I have done this on two separate occasions (they are expensive so I don't consistently buy them). Both times I had several days in a row with decreased appetite and got good results on the scale. Can these really make that much of a difference?

5/13.... 178.5
5/14..., 178.5 - no change, things are slowing down
5/15....176.5
5/16....176.0
5/17....176.5 - too much low carb ice cream
5/19....177.5 dh and our day off, did virtually nothing
5/20....177.0
5/21....176.0....half way there!!
5/22....175.5
5/23.....175.5

They reconstitute the pork rinds down here and put them in burritos and such....gag, ick, gag....there is a slim/grissle factor there that I can't get
through.

I've got to work a little harder to start seeing changes....:lifter:.....3 pounds in 10 days just is not going to make the cut

Ali I think the pork skins affect people differently according to how sensitive they are to water retention caused by sodium. They have a LOT of sodiom in them and a serving is actually very small, so I know for me it is very easy to eat 2-3 servings at a time! (I might have eaten 4 today :p
The bars on the other hand do not affect me at all. I have ate one almost daily since starting and lost with no problem. I have considered stopping them now that I'm stalled to see if it makes a difference. I'm not advocating them for everyone...I just know that for the past 4 months they kept me from eating "other" things many times.
Sarah I too notice a big change in the scales when I move them! Hoping that lower number is right!
Sue I know it's slow but you are moving in the right direction!
Smith if it makes you feel any better I think you have made the most progress lol.
Wow Traveler I would say thats an awesome whoosh!
Hang in there Mara!! :)
SW: 210.2
CW: 209.6
GW: 205.2

SW : 187.4
CW : 185.2 (-2.2)
GW : 182.4

187.4 May 14
186.6 May 15
188.2 May 16
189.0 May 17
187.0 May 18
187.4 May 19
187.4 May 20
187.0 May 21
187.8 May 22
185.8 May 23
185.2 May 24 - looks like it's actual loss, not just the wonky scale! Not moving that sucker for a few days!

Well WHOO RAY! Sarah.. That weight off was true! :D Niceeeeeee :)

Carol.. you are in single digits now... I am waiting here with the noise makers to herald you! :)

Traveler - I wonder if the medication is making your body hold water? Just thinking....

Smith.. I have yet to try Pork Rinds (chips).. I think its a mental thing.. but would be nice to add a crunchiness to chicken if you mix it with seasonings and coat?? hmmmmmmmmmmmm

I spent all night out in the field watching for this (not) fantastic meteor shower... We did see a green Fireball.. but only counting 40 meteors over 3 hours.. not the 100-1000 the scientists and astronomers thought. I had fun tho looking at things thru my telescope (had not been outside in 4 years) and yacking it up with the Guys (yep.. not 1 other girl showed up) and their humor... LOL.. I had fun tho and kept them on their toes! I think they are alittle unsure on how to talk to me now as most of them knew me as 300+ girl and I am not that anymore..

SW 228
CW 225.0 (-3.0) still wooshing.. Wow I wonder.. maybe its from the extra water or my woosh week started? Either way.. I am getting back down to 221.. :)

GW 223 (this better be fast!!!)

Whoosh! I was probably due for one anyway, but actually did the Fat Fast yesterday... (Join in at the "anything challenge" thread!)

SW : 187.4
CW : 183.4 (-4.0)
GW : 182.4

187.4 May 14
186.6 May 15
188.2 May 16
189.0 May 17
187.0 May 18
187.4 May 19
187.4 May 20
187.0 May 21
187.8 May 22
185.8 May 23
185.2 May 24 (fat fast)
183.4 May 25

5/13.... 178.5
5/14..., 178.5 - no change, things are slowing down
5/15....176.5
5/16....176.0
5/17....176.5 - too much low carb ice cream
5/19....177.5 dh and our day off, did virtually nothing
5/20....177.0
5/21....176.0....half way there!!
5/22....175.5
5/23.....175.5
5/25.....176....took a few days off there, where did they go??

Well, Lulu's "anything challenge" got me excited and I joined her in a fat fast over the weekend (only to find she actually stopped hers!) and I dropped a TON of weight in 2 days... I don't do the fat fast very often but my goodness it's a good tool for me to have on hand!

So, I've WON this challenge, new thread here : http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/atki...enge-41-a.html

Whoosh! I was probably due for one anyway, but actually did the Fat Fast yesterday... (Join in at the "anything challenge" thread!)

SW : 187.4
CW : 181.4 (-6.0 !!! )
GW : 182.4

187.4 May 14
186.6 May 15
188.2 May 16
189.0 May 17
187.0 May 18
187.4 May 19
187.4 May 20
187.0 May 21
187.8 May 22
185.8 May 23
185.2 May 24 (fat fast)
183.4 May 25 (fat fast)
181.4 May 26 (back to regular low carb)

Holy Cr*P Batman! WOWOWOWOWO SARAH! Love your woosh! :woohoo:

Sarah!! Congrats to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOO HOOO Way to go! :)