You know what Sherry, now that I think about it, I went through that right before starting atkins this time. Like I had to get it all out of my system and now it doesnt really phase me anymore. So maybe that is what is going on with you.

Good Morning everyone!

Thank you so much to everyone who talked me down from my ho ho suicide yesterday. I didn't give in. I did buy a box of the Slim Fast Low Carb breakfast bars (chocolate chip) and had one of those. 4 net carbs with 12 grams of sugar alcohols - but a whole lot better than a ho ho or a pop tart. I still stayed on plan for carbs and calories for the day - so all is well that ends well.

I think maybe I should just plan for TOM from now on. I always get cranky - I always gain a few pounds in water weight and it always depresses me. So maybe once a month I should throw a low carb treat in the grocery basket in anticipation for the mood I know will be coming my way.

Yesterday's mood was the worst by far though. I've had three TOM's since I started low carbing. It took me by surprise that I got so depressed. Oh well - over with now....

Welcome Bailey - I can't help you on the diet soda thing. Lucky for me I was never a soda person. I did just recently disover the fruit flavored Aquafina water, which is kind of like pop to me. I love the citrus blend and the raspberry.

Sherry A - I've tried combining low carb/low cal with some success, but I"ve never alternated programs. Low cal for me is in the 1000-1200 range. My metabolism is so slow that I don't lose weight until I'm under 1300 calories a day.

Everyone have a nice day!

Hey Morgaine you should try the Atkins chocolate chip granola bars. They are so yummy and they only have 2net carbs.

OK, I will try those next time. The grocery store I was at dropped all its Atkins products and the only low carb stuff was the Slim Fast bars and the Advantage-Edge shakes. Thanks!

Falon: That's why they call it "predicting" the weather because they can't know for certain what it's going to do. Hope your plan goes well and you pop out of the stall :)

Susan: Hope the surgery goes well. My DH had that when the girls were younger and yup, hard to keep a good man down :) Good luck!

Sherry: Hope you find something that works for you. I considered doing something else. Then realized that for me it's not an option. Any allowance for carbs makes me binge. So this is the only way for me (even if I screw up). I'm good 95% of the time and so I'm working off that. Stick around though no matter what you're plan is :)

Sue: I've never had cravings while drinking the shakes. But then again, I don't drink them daily so maybe that's the difference? If it is, let me know!!

Sandra: I've never drank too MUCH water so I don't know about it giving headaches. Hope you got plenty of sleep :)

Morgaine: Congratulations on dodging the ho-ho bullet! WTG on staying strong! I don't always get the cravings every month so it's hard for me to tell when to be prepared. I used to eat TONS of chocolate (a piece every day) to ward off bad moods though. Didn't always work :lol: Keep up the great work!!

Well, I lost count of the water yesterday but I had to have come dang close....then had a run-in with some peanuts. ARGH!! I've got to quit eating those. Mainly because my belly and other parts don't agree with them. But dang they taste good!! Decided I needed to be strict about what I eat again. Any time I start to let up I eat stuff I know I shouldn't (peanuts). So until the weight starts to drop off (a pound every other week would satisfy me even!!) then I've got to watch things closely. Maybe even do the dreaded "E" word. Just have to figure out how to get it into my schedule of running errands!!

Morning Girls:

This is my last day off program, but I am debating going back on today. I don't know.. I have this fear that if I don't stick out 3 days, i'll go back into induction and not have carbed up enough to loose again. *sigh* I know it's all in my head. Eating the rice and sandwich bread just makes me feel yucky, and I am ready to stop it, but i'm doing this for a reason -- not enjoyment. Thoughts?

Sherry: You have come so far.. I admire your signature ticker everyday! How are these foods that you are "tasting" becoming available to you? Are they in your house, your office, or friends bringing them over?

Brenda: Them damn peanuts! You are the only one I know who can be seduced by peanuts! LOL

Morgaine: Congrats! I bet making it over that hurdle felt great.. Planning is good. Make sure when you know it's close to time, you have something at your finger tips. :)

Sue: Maybe switch and have the shake as your evening snack? I have the habit now of eating the whipped heavy cream with cocoa and spenda. It tastes yummy, and it's giving me the illusion of something sweet and forbidden.

Sandra: You really are on a roll! Stay there... ;)

Susan: I want to see a larger image of your avatar! I love the change.. After DH has surgery, does this mean you're not going to get to revel in your daily spoils? *kidding* Hope it all goes well.

Lots of arrands today.. you ladies have a good one! :hug:

Alright. I did a little reading online from other sites where people who are Atkiners did the same thing I am doing to get out of a stall. I think the 2 days wil suffice, so i'm back on as of today. :) Ending the debate makes me feel better... since I really don't like the way I feel after eating the darn carbs. *deep sigh* Ok! So, i'll be looking forward to loosing again... :)

Ok, me too. I just have to get tough with myself. Today I'm going to COUNT the carbs and keep them below 20. Just for today... One day at a time. I've got to remember my goals and where I'm going. I guess I'll change my signature too, so that it reflects the real scale. That is depressing. I hate having to relose, but it is water it should come off quickly and I'll be able to change it back soon. Just need to see some goals I can make.

:wave: Good morning ladies. May we all have great low carb days.

Good Morning :sunny:

Good for you Sherry, one day at a time works for me too :)

Brenda~ nope, I didnt make it to the gym yesterday. BUT...I cleaned literally all day!! I had agreed with myself that if I wasnt too tired, I would go after supper. Well I was, and thats ok with me, being tired from cleaning all day is a better workout than anything I could have done in the gym (in my books anyway)

Someone asked about what type of dog I was looking for....Im not sure exactly. Ive been looking at the golden doodles (golden retriever, poodle mix) it has to be a low or non shedding dog. Both dd and I are allergic, and these types of dogs we can both tolerate with very little problems. Keep you fingers :crossed: that dh will give me an "ok" Any ideas on how to get him over to my side????

I made it thru yesterday :cb: the cravings were a little wild last night but I made it!!!! Morgaine........WTG on making it thru your hoho ****!!! I have the same downfall.....I'll eat a whole box in one sitting!! Good for you!!

Its beautiful outside today, I have a bit more cleaning to do, then Im outta here to enjoy the sun!!

Have a great day ladies!

Brenda: I'm a peanut-holic too! Aren't they evil! :devil:

Morgaine: a wise old (LOL) woman in here told me once to increase protein intake when TOM cravings hit. It works pretty good ;) Your attempt at hoho suicide, that was cute!! you girls crack me up!

Sue:I agree, the shake in the evening works out well, your tummy isn't weighed down but you feel full!

Susan: :hug:

Robin: you're my inspiration, I HATE to clean house and you did it for the entire day LOL :hug:

Well.
I'm not going to air EVERYTHING that's been going on, but I do need to get some of it out! Yesterday I wore my favorite fair of fitted jeans and a fitted t-shirt and my favorite miracle bra. DH and I went to get the van fixed and the whole day he was being crappy to me. Then when it was time to go into a store, etc he stood RIGHT BY ME and wouldn't even let me go in to get the van key, he insisted that he go get it!!! So I've been trying my BEST to be nice to him even though he's been so rotten to me (all the stuff I left out goes here) and when he get home he goes to town to get cigarettes and brings me back a six pack of mikes lemonade (MY FAVORITE DRINK!) a HUGE bag of salted sunflower nuts and a box of pudding (One of my old time eats)

I am ashamed to say that I ate the entire TEN OUNCE bag of nuts, an entire package of jello and three beers. (approx. 250 carbs total)

WHY DID I DO THAT?!? I'm just so ashamed and embarrased of myself. He did not force the food down my throat, but those have all been foods that I have not allowed in the house since I started atkins. I really need more willpower.

Today I've re-started induction and I'm not weighing for 14 days. I'm afraid to weigh today I know I've gained several pounds.
anyway, sorry for the long post. I'm just stumped as to what to do about someone being so posessive.

Lacey

:hug: Lacey. That is terrible what he is doing. I hope he knows how hard you have worked to lose all of the weight you have lost. He should be so proud of you. Have you tried talking to him about how he is acting??? I think I would HAVE to say something to him....course I'm not too good at keeping my mouth shut.

Hang in there girl, you have come way to far to let someone ruin it. YOU LOOK GREAT!!!

:hug:

Awe Lacey :hug:

Did I ever tell you about the person in my headlights running for dear life through a corn field? I have? Oh, yeah... that's right. Hmm, well the other legal solution (joking aside) is an ultimatum. It's such extreme behaivor he's displaying.. and such obvious sabatoging. He has some serious internal issues going on. I hope it get's better, but it sounds like it's going to be a hard problem to fix. It might be time to assert yourself more than you have thus far, though we don't know him.. so it can be real easy to say.

All the luck in the world sweetie. You don't deserve this treatment, and I hope it changes soon.

Lacey,

Have you tried to talk to him about this? Is there anyone else that might be able to (maybe his sister or someone)? I am sure he is doing it out of love and fear of losing you - but that is not GOOD love!

Be strong and I hope things improve. You've done great!

Lacey, my exhusband was a serious sabotager!! Talking to him never helped, because he never would admit that he noticed a change in my weight. Big dummy didnt notice 100lbs gone from his wife :rolleyes:

Yes some women lose weight, and then leave their husbands. I was one of them. But I didnt leave for another man, I just got smart and left the a**hole. It had been a long time coming, and alot of factors initiated the change. So yes, I understand what your dh might be feeling, but that doesnt excuse his behaviour.

BUT.....when my now dear hubby started acting strange when I started loosing more weight, I got freaked out about it. I love him too much to loose him. So in a fit of frustration, I laid it out for him....and told him how he was making me feel. He got it. There were alot of tears, alot of yelling and acusations. The bottom line was, I wasnt leaving, and I had no plans to cheat on him....this weight loss was for both him and myself to enjoy!! Did he not enjoy the new inhabitions in bed????? That was for him, not for anyone else!! I had also asked him to point out the behaviour I was commiting that seemed to make him think I wanted otherwise. He couldnt. Now....when I loose a chunks of weight, he gets withdrawn until he gets used to the change. I'll take that over the other!!

I know its hard, and Im hoping that when you talk to him, he will actually listen. Sometimes men dont seem to want to listen or accept that what you are saying is right. Lay it on the line for him! I hope things work out for you Lacey, dont let him sabotage your hard work. You look amazing, and you look amazing for YOU!