Sounds great Robin. I'll check your exercise post each day and try to match it. Looks like you are off to a great start with the treadmill. I really prefer just walking to any other form of exercise (except swimming). My treadmill and elliptical are in my bedroom for now. They both get used a lot. Both facing a TV. LOL. I turn up really loud music on GAC or CMT while I walk. DD hates country music so I shut my door. LOL. I've had my treadmill for about a yr. and a half. DH has never set foot on it. He tried about a min. on the elliptical, and that was at Christmas time. LOL. He said he was going to start weight lifting and using elliptical and now he has decided that he doesn't need to. He isn't overweight at all, but a little exercise wouldn't hurt him any.

I couldn't keep this weight off without my treadmill. It is my main form of exercise. So much of the time, it's too cold to walk outside. I know from lots of experience that eating less doesn't work for me. I don't like being hungry, I'd rather exercise.

Spotdog, good to see you posting. I can't say that I'm excited about exercise, but I do it anyway. Are your doggies still doing OK?

I had my ipod turned up really loud with GAC on mute....I just watched the videos :lol:

Hi Ladies!

Brenda - I had to pop in and say Hello! It's Me, KAren W from LONG ago... I had to stop atkins and switched to South Beach.. It is working much better for me these days. I have been so crazy with my asthma that I gained back 35 of my 60 pounds I lost! I am still on steriods.. so SB is working better for me. I am down 8.5 pounds already and I have been on it 2 weeks.

I just wanted to say hi! WHere are Star, and Babs and everyone else from the old days? I missed you guys!

Hi Everyone!!! (Lily, Barb, BB, Tracy, Robin, Sandra, Kel) Did I forget anyone??

Lily-wow commendable weight loss!

Barb-Thanks I will definitely make use of your compassion, it's hard to come by these days and especially in this crazy city!

BB-I will definitely count on you, holding me accountable! and vice versa!

Robin- Perfection includes "mistakes," right? That's why they teach ice skaters how to fall first! So, just think of it as part of the process and then focus on your next low carb meal...:)

Sandra-Speedy recovery! Glad to hear all came out well!

Kel-Right on, I will try to go and get my "rushes" from other places.


I think y'all are right about this being a good site, I already lost a pound...and I haven't been at 136 in a while, so it ain't just a fluctuation.

I am going through some major job/life overhaul right now, a little bit of my late 20 something crises. I have always been loyal to people, and in the last few months, I have had to stop talking to friends who were just awful in one way or another, my boyfriend and I broke up, and now a business venture with a friend is becoming too much. I wonder if I should cut losses and move on or stick it out.

Meanwhile, I am just saying to myself that no matter what, I want to concentrate on healing this yeast infection and losing some weight. No matter what I have a right to vent/get comfort in ways other than eating sugar!

Night, Abbie

p.s. Karen, sorry I missed you...

Karen:
I had asthma from 8-about 21. I used my inhaler at least once a day (if not 4X) and went to the hospital for it. Now, I haven't used my inhaler in 4 years! Seriously! AND, I live in NYC, so it ain't the pollution!

You may not realize it, I didn't, but supressed crying (even from when you were a kid) is a big part of it, I did some body oriented therapy, where I cried and hit about things (I know it sounds goofy, but it worked), and also got some acupuncture (NAET-about 6 sessions). This is an allergy ellimination kind of acupuncture.

Let me know if you want to know anymore info...I mean obviously, everyone is different, but I know how scary, troublesome asthma is, and believe me when I tell you, it can shift! AND, I hope yours does soon...

night again, Abbie

Good Morning :sunny:

My other dil came over for a visit yesterday (I like this one) :D We had a really nice visit. I havent really gotten to know her all that well in the last 5 yrs, because they have only come to visit on holidays and long weekends. So this is kinda nice.

Eating isnt too bad....its alot better than it was last week. Tom is here with a vengence. I dont usually mention it or am bothered by it too much. But my hips are aching so bad this morning......its going to be a seriously rough day! :( We are suppose to meet some folks for a late lunch early supper today too. I always hate these restaurant meetings...I really dont want to fuss with a menu today either. Blah!

On the plus side, its wonderfully sunny out today, and the snow is melting pretty fast. :sunny:

Have a great day ladies.

Lily: I think it's great you have the camper. When we go camping, we use a tent. Yup, I'd much rather use a camper :) Enjoy!!

Abbie: This is the best place for encouragement, advice and butt kickin's. :) Welcome :) I'm sorry you're going through a tough time right now. But sounds like you've got a plan on how to handle it :hug: Hope all goes well!!

Barb: You're absolutely right. I've got to figure out what's triggering this eating. :hug: thanks for the support!

BB: Glad your fireplace is working and glad you're feeling better. You're right, I should switch the date of WI. Not sure I could stay off the scale though. Thanks for the advice :)

Tracy: Glad to know I'm not the only one working on this :hug:

Karen: HEY! How are you? Wondered where you went off to. Most of the people you're asking about dropped out of here I guess. Or maybe moved to another WOE (and another website?). Glad SB is helping you!! Come back more often :hug:

Robin: That treadmill sounds awesome. You and Lilly are making me wish I still had mine. Kind of :lol3: And I think it's cool that your DH wanted it in front of the tv so you both could enjoy it :) And hope you're feeling better soon!

Well, yesterday was better than most...but still not low enough in carbs. Well, I'm still going to consider it a success as I was making healthier choices. Not going to count on the scale going down this week as TOM has arrived. I definitely would like to see what the scale looks like after being OP for 2 weeks. I should make that a goal. :lol: Small, baby steps :)

Good Morning Ladies:)

The sun is shining and I'm 100 percent better.Did lot of shopping yesterday wasn't able to get to the computer like I wanted to. The main item was a new toaster oven. Leo LOVES French Fries and our toaster oven only went up to 400 % The Fries on the package instruction is for a 450%.Now now he can use the toaster oven instead of putting the stove oven on.

Well, I didn't to to church this morning for Ashes as, Leo & I didn't sleep very well last night,on account of our DD called yesterday and she has pains in her lungs.She went to the doctor and he took some test. The lab work should come back today. She scared to death that she has something serious wrong with her,as the doctor gave her predisone[sp] instead of an anti-biotics[sp] for an infection,so shes playing doctor and trying to find out what it is from the computer. PLEASE PRAY FOR my DD Suzanne.She very upset,having 4 small children around calling Mommy when she trying to sleep.Luckily she have a sleep in maid with her.

Tracy-I'm in a challenge on another board,[Lenten Challenge]and they are going to W-I today [Ash Wednesday] and would W-I again until 40 days later[Easter Sunday]Don't know if I could go that long with sneak:goodscale: peaking,but I'm going to try.

Robin-Good Luck :luck2you: with your new treadmill. Wish I could bring mine upstairs.I agree with you I can't wait until I can go out side and walk along the beach again. Tapes are good for inclimate weather and for the long winter months.

Lily-Big Congrats :congrat: on saying no thanks. Fast Foods its a dieter enemy,with all that bad fat & calories they have. I have to rely on my bike that faces the T.V. and I use my stepper when I have the step video on.


Abbie-glad that I helped. I have to lose 20 lbs that I regained going on two cruises. The gaining so easy:yes: and the losing is so :no:hard. Sorry :sorry: that you had so many stressful days,put them aside and Think positive. Thats what I'm trying to do, to lose this weight.

Lady-Adnerb-Hope :crossed:switching your W-I works for you. I found another trick that works for me. SLOW EATING,I used to inhale my food intake and was always hungry, now I that take time out and eat slowly I'm not that hungry anymore.I do the same thing if I have TOM,but luckily he doesn't come around anymore.


Have a good one ladies

Hugs :) BB

Good morning everyone. I'm up earlier than planned. As SD's crying baby woke me up. Yep, THEY'RE BACK.

Brenda, I used to like to tent camp when I was young, but my bones are too old now and I need Luxury. LOL. The best thing about this camper is that you drive it instead of pull it. So, I could easily take it to the lake by myself with DD even if DH has to work. Our other camper was a bumper pull one and he always had to pull it for me and set it up. My sister and my best friend are going camping and fishing next month and I'm taking our camper and going too. It will be a lot of fun. The men will be at work and us girls are absolutely hilarious when we all get together.

BB: Sorry about your DD! Hope all goes well for her! And hope you got more sleep. Thanks for the reminder to eat slower. I keep forgetting that one!!

Lily: I thought your DH was going to talk to them about their being over so much? Your camper sounds great! The ability to haul it yourself is a GREAT thing! When we go camping, we use air mattresses because my back can't tolerate the ground. And it's funny, cuz where we go camping they have electricity...and we usually have a cord running into our tent for a light, and usually a fan/heater :lol: We're spoiled that way.

Well, not sure when to make my WI. Maybe on Fridays? Anyway, did ok yesterday but could be doing better. And no sign of exercise, which I know I have to increase. Plus I've got to make sure to get the water in. After reading some of your posts..I've decided that eating some wheat bread (low in carbs) a couple times a week shouldn't kill me and will make it seem like I'm cheating. Same with the fruit. I'll try and save eating those for the weekend. :) Hopefully those few things (and working on others) will help me get through the weekend OP :)

Hi everyone, I'm new today is my 2nd day of induction and I think my scales are lying to me. Is it possible to have lost 3 pounds already? NO, It's water right? either way I'm doing the happy dance the scale is finally moving! ok so I've followed atkins before and did fairly well, but that was before 2 kids so now I've really got to lose this weight. Thanks for listening and I'm glad I found you all.

Hi Ladies:)

We had frost or a dusting of snow on the ground this morning,and yesterday was a beautiful sunny spring day. Whats with this fickle weather???????????

We just got the news Suzanne has pluricy[sp].coughing up brown flem and had to fill the prescription this morning herself because her DH won't go last night. What a jerk!!!he is. What kind of hubby's are they now making these days,always thinking about themselves.When my dear Leo made me soup the other day, when I wasn't feeling well. Sorry for:cry: whinning!! but I was so angry at him I had to tell someone.

Lily-Sorry:sorry: to hear they back again.Try not to stress:stress: out. You don't want that to go there.Maybe it they would stay that long.

-Thanks:thanks: for your concern. I found that since I'm now eating slower I find that I not that hungry :hun: as I used to be. I have an index card with weight loss hints in front of me. First on the card EAT SLOWLY.


Hugs :) BB

Im sorry to hear about this BB. I dont know about some of the other ladies here, but I tend to agree with you. The younger husband I had would have done the same thing your sil did. My dh now(16yrs older than me)would have done it automatically. Its just the way he is. Regardless, I hope she gets better soon.

Hillarie~ :welcome3: to the gang!! Yup its possible to loose 3 lbs already. Yup its water...... Remember the more water you drink, the more fat is flushed away each time you "p". Its all good :D

Well, dh and I finally got the first foosball table completed. The graphics look awesome!! Only 14 more to do :lol:

Im off to give a presentation over a supper meeting....wish me luck. I havent given a presentation in over 11 yrs :eek:

Have a great day ladies.

Brenda, SD showed back up on Tuesday with kids. She told me yesterday that her DH is coming home this weekend, so she will be going home today. So, I told DH just not to say anything, that I can handle it for 2 days. Good news is we took both kids to their other grandma today. Her DH called and won't be home til Sunday, but she and kids are going to his motel tomorrow to stay the rest of the weekend. DH did have a talk with her about when she is here, not to be dumping the kids on me without asking first. At least he said that much.

More bad news is I think she is pregnant again. OMG. She looks it and I had her at ER today for pain in her jaws. They thought it was just stress and grinding her teeth in her sleep.

Brenda, we saw 3 deer right outside our back door yesterday. They are sure brave now that deer season is over with. LOL.

Hillarie, WTG on the 3 lbs. You are off to a great start.

BB, sounds like one of my XH's . The one that would tuck me into bed sick before he headed to the damn bar.

Robin, I'm doing good with my exercise too. My jeans are looser right now. I forgot to weigh this morning, but think the scale should be down a lb. or so. Good luck with the presentation.

Speaking of lousy husbands, my sisters DH left her stranded on the side of an interstate 2 hrs. from home, because when she called him he said "you need to find someone else to come help, I've got to play my guitar at CHURCH tonite." I would have knocked him up side the head. She finally located one of her DD's and they came and got her several hrs. later. Now will God be glad he made it to church, or upset that he left his wife on the side of the road? What a Jerk.

is she still married to him Lily?