EXCELLENT JOB Stacy!!!!

I am SO proud of you!!!! YOU ROCK!!!



you've inspired me

Tennessee,
Congradulations! What an accomplishment!

TENN! That is awesome! How inspiring you are!

Brenda: Hah. Well.. I was standing in the bathroom and used my right foot to slide the scale away from the wall towards myself. Well the top lip of the scale slid right across the joint of my big toe. I thought I scratched myself, but noticed it was bleeding pretty seriously. Had to change the bandage twice. LOL Just one of those stupid things that I sweat I won't repeat.

So Andy thinks he's in a stall since the scale hasn't moved in 2 weeks. I told him to stick it out, and since he plans on walking no matter what, he should see it start to come off again. I didn't like carbing up, much less how it made me feel afterwards. I also am only 1 pound below my lowest weight. So, I don't think it was to much worth it. He called from work this morning, and was talking about making walking a priority. I think he finally gets that he needs to get moving. We live 3 miles from the rec center, so he wants to start riding our bikes over there was the spring weather is a little more stable here. We still get snow in April. So we should be going tonight after he gets home. We'll see.

I have arrands to run, and vacation research to do, so i'm off.

Hugs to you all, and an extra one for you Tenn!

Tennessee, that's fantastic! (no dancing carrots -- too many carbs).

Sure, Falon, that's your story and you're sticking to it???

Hi Ciarra - welcome!

The hockey game was really boring the first period. With one minute left in the game, they were ahead. Our guy scored and tied the game with about 15 seconds left and I'm thinking, great, overtime and I'm already tired. Well another guy of ours scored with 12 seconds left, so no OT and I got to go home.

Falon, I'm leaving on Thursday for my trip. We will only be in DC Friday morning -- unless it rains. We have Orioles baseball tickets in Baltimore for Sunday and I'm working Friday night and all day Saturday. Monday we are driving to Delaware to see John's sister and the new baby before we head back for the airport. That's the funny thing about the eastern part of the country -- blink and you are in a different state.

Wow....Tenn..50 lbs is AWESOME!!!!!!! Way to go

Hey to the rest of you too. Nothing very exciting happening in my neck of the world.

Gotta go take my DS for walk.

Tenn Whoo hoo what a great thing!!Keep up the great job!!!

Ditto Susan on the hocky game. I just do not get into sports like that. Hey when IN DC this weekend say Hi to my SIL and BIL (just think hi) they are going there aswell this weekend.

Falon have fun with the exercise men can be such motivation but also PITA's when it comes to that. that is one reason I like to exercise by my self.



I just realized why I was being so crabby at work TOM is due any time UGH

Hi girls. I'm trying to keep myself from acting crazy or giving up. The scale is depressing and my inability to meet any new goals is making me a bit nuts. I keep having strange thoughts. Like "who are you kidding?" or "Atkins isn't something you are going to be able to sustain for the long term." or "Maybe it is time to try a different diet." Or the weirdest one "You don't need to eat anyway. You have enough fat to live a very long time without eating at all, so what is the big deal?"

So yesterday I went to bed with out dinner. Ate very little all day. Today I had a breakfast burrito (with a low carb wrap) for lunch and am cooking early tonight (pot roast). But I'm getting perfectionistic which I promised myself I wouldn't do. I'm struggling with all or nothing thinking (which is a place I didn't want to go to). Feeling like unless I do this diet with absolute precision and no deviations that it isn't going to work (and of course, it doesn't).

I keep losing and regaining the same 5 pounds. Just when I start to do well something comes up like an opportunity to go out to eat at one of my favorite restaurants (on Sunday).

I guess I'm just mad at myself lately. I'm tired of the same pounds coming and going and I need to buckle down, and I'm having a hard time doing that and I don't know why. Most days I do ok, but the one or two day of the week that I blow it screws up the rest of the time.

Evening Ladies

Stacy....WOW WOW WOW
Brenda~ Yup, we got the thunderstorms (which I absolutely hate) tonight they are calling for "thunder snow" which I detest more than regular thunder storms!! .....I used to live in Thunder Bay, Ontario....thats where my fear of storms developed. It was never too bad before :rolleye:

Ive been in a bit of a funk....the hormones are wreeking havoc again I really wish there was a pill to adjust my moods (just for the days I need it) Other than that, things are busy, and going ok.

Have a nice evening

Congrats Stacey! Well I have found that I am going to have to sort of force myself to eat a little more than what I am. Now please dont freak out I know that i am only supposed to eat when I am hungry, but I wont eat at all if I went by that. I am keeping it low carb and everything and have decided to re read my book and on monday I am going on strick induction. I am still on induction, but i was breaking a few rules that I didnt know, so I am gonna go completely by the book. But other than that, I am still losing. I have been cheat free for 15 days now and I have already lost 2 inches off my tummy. I have lost everywhere but that is the only one that I can remember the exact measurement. HA HA. Ok well off to another exciting day at work. NOT.

-Sandra

Lacey, Ciarra, Susan, Sue & Jackie:

Falon: Sounds AWEFUL! Hope it heals soon! And it's awesome that you'll have an exercise buddy!!

Sherry: Could it be self sabotage? I had discovered that was my problem. Keep up the great work because you ARE doing so awesome. Even if you do mess up a couple days. Maybe you "need" those days for now.

Robin: Ok, I've lived through thunderstorms. But never a "thunder snow". The storms around us are getting worse each year. More tornado's popping up than there used to be. Hope your storms are done now.

Sandra: No need for us to freak. Yes, you're supposed to eat only when hungry but it also says not to go more than 6 hours w/out eating. And sounds like you've got a good plan in place Keep up the great work!!

Well, I blew it on the water and exercise yesterday. DD#1 is now home sick. Stayed home yesterday and today. Well, I did errands and stuff so didn't find time (excuse, I know) to exercise. I DID buy an outfit for my SIL's wedding...but I'm taking the skirt part of it back. Both DD#1 and DH don't like the way it looks on me. Truthfully, I didn't either but wanted their opinion as I'm not a "dress" (or dressy) person. Probably why it didn't look good So I'll wear the black pants I have with it. I do have a black skirt (from a few years ago ) that I might try and see if it'll look ok with. See which looks better (pants or skirt). I also bought a new pair of dressy sandals. Did I mention I HATE shopping for myself???? These clothes'll last me a LONGGGGG time But I'm determined to do better (at least with the water) today.

Morning

Brenda~ yup, thunder snow.....in the middle of a snowstorm, it starts to thunder and lightening....that crap just freaks me out! The weather is getting stranger and stranger the last few years!

Well, I drew my first full bodied dragon yesterday! I was so excited...he doesnt have any feet.....but thats because I havent a clue how to draw dragon feet yet Im getting there. I had found a book that was done by a woman that has a website, with dragon tutorials. An entire book!! I was so thrilled! The kind of tutorials that help you understand what you are drawing, and take you step by step thru the proccess. I just love it, and cant wait for the next one, come to find out comes out this month!

Ive been fighting the lady for a while, and today I am not going to let her win! I am soooooo tired of dieting, and being fat, I just want it all to be overwith!! Know what I mean?!!

Have a great day ladies!

Morning Ladies:

Susan -- Sounds like your goingt o have a nice time. We finally got all of our dates figured out last night, so we will get to be there for 4th of July. We figured what the ****.. we'd probably never be there that time of year again, so we may as well. Now if I can only convince him we are supposed to live in New England somewhere...

Robin -- I hope you get out of your funk soon. Is this something you can talk to your physician about? There's no reason to go through this if there is something that can help.

Sue -- LMAO! I can't believe I figured out PITA's w/o a cup of coffee in my system yet. Like I said, i'll take this one day at a time. So far so good. We walked yesterday too. Go figure.

Sherry -- I'm with ya. I am not seeing the scale results, though surely there are physical ones. Maybe it is time to go strictly OP now. Some have an easier time at this diet, and it's not to undermind their struggles and successes, but there are factors that make it easier for some and harder for others. I think we just fall into the harder catagory. You have done awesome so far, and it's not time to give up. You would only hate yourself later for it. The weight you have lost is a great acheivement, and you need to remind yourself of that. KEEP GOING!!!

Brenda -- The cut's fine now. I just feel stupid that it happened. I swear that scale hates me in more ways than one!! LOL Hope the kiddo get's well soon, and remember that when you reach your goal, and feel super sexy, you might enjoy shopping a little bit more!

Sandra -- When ya going to move your weight tracker! I'm so curious! <grins> You are doing fantastic, and your insentive is certainly one to strive for.

Andy did walk with me yesterday, and I was the one ready to go home! We ran all of the arrands before going to the rec center. Also had to get a new exhaust system on my car, get insurance on all of our vehicles, etc. It was about 3 hours of running around before walking, and I was tired. Nope, he was a drill sargent, and made me go. LOL We did 2 miles because we needed to get home and feed the kids. I'm actually feeling the 2 miles more this morning than I ever felt the 4 I was walking before. He is 6'3 and i'm 4'11 so my stride to keep up with him was something quite interesting to say the least. *sigh* My poor wee legs.. He said he doesn't care what time it is, and we'll be going again. I'm starting to believe him! HA!


Ok, well the scale said 181 this morning, so that would put me at 20 pounds, but i'm affraid to change my ticker just yet. So if it says it tomorrow, I will. I want to change it now because I need that motivation, and feeling of acomplishment, but i'll hold off.

Busy day today.. Everyone have a gorgeous one!

Hi I'm new here.
Good job to Sandra and Stacey. Keep up the good work!

Dan1st.......good to have you here

Brenda - Your shopping sounds fun to me. So are we gonna get to see a picture of you all "dressed" up???? Sure would like to see one.

Sandra - on your 15 days cheat free. That is awesome.

Falon - on your walk. I think exercise is so much more fun and harder to find excuses if you have a partner. funny story about the toe. Sorry it had to happen, and glad it is healing, but its still kinda funny. Just because it was the scale...guess we all have that love/hate relationship with the scale.

Sherry - Don't be frustrated. I think you are doing great and I think the scale will move. I know it is hard to stay OP all the time, but the loss is such a motiviator for me when I do stay strict OP. We have all fallen off the wagon, but you just gotta get right back on and hang on for the ride.

Robin - Sending you lots of and

Lacey, Susan and everyone else... Have a great day to you all. I'm headed to bed. I'll catch up with ya later.