Another cold day ahead of us.BRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!winters coming,and I don't have my sweaters up from downstairs yet.
Have the senior singers rehearsal this afternoon.Going to start entertaining the nursing home again.Luckily I have all my formals upstairs & pressed and ready to go for our vacation.
LILY-Happy:congrats: you maintained.Some times I think when low carbing I tent to stall so I'm trying to up my carbs from as low as 19 as as high 30 no more.Last week I didn't weigh-in mainly because I was low[15] on the carbs. In the induction they start you off at 20.so going lower I don't think its a good idea,at least for me.Sorry as I just read your post to Carol.WOW!! You're doing great,in both fields food and exercise. Treadmilling for a mile thats fantastic
CAROL-I wish I know what to tell you,but I don't know that answer.It must be in the Atkins book somewhere.I was told that water intake should be 1/2 your weight in how many glasses.[150 lbs=7.5 glasses of water a day]
Just in case I don't get back to post,have a wonderful day
Hi everyone. I feel so good to know that I can get more exercise in. Not being able to exercise much and being so sick last week is why my carbs were down so low. I try to stay more at 20-25 and will bump it up a little more once I am back on track with walking at least 4 x a week. I have decided to try to maintain my wt. instead of lose more, so it is difficult to find that perfect range of carbs to stay within. I have been at maintenance for almost 4 months and still don't have it figured out. It may take me a whole yr. to get this maintenance thing down pat.
I'm eating junk and right now I've got to admit I'm not really caring. I've got to get my head on straight....but right now it's not going to happen. Found out today my BIL has colon cancer. That's the 2nd person in the family to have cancer (FIL had prostate cancer). He's having surgery on Wednesday. DH is talking about getting checked up. I sure hope so because I really would like him to catch anything early!! So I'll be offline for a few days.
Hi everyone! Yesterday was my day 14 on induction and I lost 14.4 pounds! I want to do this and I know I can! Its been a challenge because of halloween candy lately! I just thought I would get support here and maybe help staying on track with some of you that have done so well!
Brenda~ this is your husbands brother? If so, its a very good idea for your dh to get a check up. My dad had colon cancer, and had to have several operations. He had alot of it, but little bits in many places. Today he lives a normal life, and has been cancer free for going on 6 yrs. Good healing thoughts and prayers for your bil...and your hubby too (make him go!)
tinainky~ and congratulations on your lbs lost!! WTG!!
Today dh and I are heading out to look for one of those lights that mimick sunlight. Its only october, and Ive had it!!! I dont usually get like this until jan/feb. The lack of sunshine is going to do me in....bigtime!! Ive been taking my vitamins, but they can only do so much. Maybe a trip to the carribean is in order ??
Food wasnt good yesterday, but today is another day.
Just popping in to and say that low carbing is what will do it for me. I've been on South Beach Phase II and am stuck. I can't do Atkins because of diabetes and cholesterol problems but know I need to cut the darn carbs!
RobinW, I got a SAD light two years ago and think it's just wonderful. I have it in my sewingroom right now but am moving it to the kitchen table. A half hour with a coffee and a magazine sure perks me up! With this crappy weather, I sure need perking!!!
Brenda, everyone in my Mother's family, including her, died of colon cancer so make SURE your DH is checked!
Carol, don't be too skeptical - I lost weight when I did Atkins last time.
Beachbum, get out those sweaters. This is IT! We are expecting more snow today so you'll be next on the list.
I'm planning a quiet day one the homefront but do need to make a quick trip to the drugstore for test strips and a visit to my DH who is in a nursing home.
Now to run my menu through Fitday and see what carbs I can cut.
Its going to be a LAZY day as we're expecting a very bad wind & rain storm this weekend.Leo went quickly to the store to get all our last minute items in before the stormy weather hits.
Lily-Wish I could get my exercising up to par like you have. I'm lacking this past week,don't know if its switching from outside to inside thats doing it. I love to walk,but its going to nasty out there.My[manual] treadmill is down stairs in the basement collecting dust,as I don't have room in my small house to bring it upstairs. Have to find another activity other that my bike. If your comfortable with maintaining that 145 than I say do it by all means.
Brenda-My parents both died of colon cancer,I have an colonescopy every 5 years. I have an appointment on Nov 9th. No wonder you eating junk food. Take as rest for a while and go back to Atkins induction when your ready. Try to snack on healthy foods instead of junk.
tinainky-Welcome and big congrats:congrats: on your 14.4 lbs. Thats fantastic.
Robin-So sorry you have to resort to a lamp.Its getting dark here alway very early,and daylight savings time is ending tonight.Hate the darkness myself. Let us know how it improves your life.
Ruth-Its so nice to see you on the Atkins board.I had to give up the South Beach also. I had a long discussion with my doctor and he advice me to go on the Atkins Diet as I'm very carb sensitive,as he is. Maybe your carb sensitive also,To me, Atkins goes in slower in to carbs than the South Beach does.What I'm do is eating lean meats & fats from the SB list,and everything else is from the Atkins list. I've been on Atkins since Aug and I lost a total of 4 lbs and now I heading down hopefully to the 140's shortly.I was yo-yoing up and down when I tried to go back to Phase 2. Not on the south beach board anymore,I guess you must of noticed. I have to get over there and say my good byes.
My, My! Ruthie of the triple X! It is good to 'see' you! How are those dogger babies of yours? And your DH? Sorry to hear he is in a nursing home. How did fair go this year?
I don't post much here but I always read and catch up with these ladies and sometimes pop over to catch up with the WLS ladies since we know so many of them also. It's my morning coffee routine!
My weight is still hovering around 155 and I mostly make LC choices since I know that is best for me - and an easy way to eat BUT those darn chocolate/sugar carby foods jump into my mouth waaaay too often! My daughter is in her 3rd year at Art School (sooo proud of her!) and the boys are Jr. & Sr. in high school. We had to move last month as SH (now divorced) had a judge order the family home to be sold. Moving when you've lived somewhere for 20 years was VERY hard but we've transitioned alright now. Scooter and Ginger DO miss running on the acre, tho! They walk around the tiny yard here (there is a pool back there also) and look at me as if to say "This is IT? This is our yard?" Poor babies.
Ok, I better run. MANY things to do today and I have a hot date with my tall man tonight (we've been dating for 2 months).
Hi everyone, hope everyone has a great weekend. My son is here for the weekend. Also, my 14 yr. old step-daughter is here for fall break. So, more cooking necessary. I'm just feeding them the same as I always cook for the rest of us.
My 14 yr. old DD mentioned yesterday that she wants to start going for "long walks" with me again. So, we did. She is sporadic in when she wants to exercise. Maybe we'll still get a few more nice weather days to walk outside. She did say she will do the exercise tapes with me again. She gets a kick out of how clumsy I am. I always tell her that it doesn't matter if I stay perfectly to the music or not, as long as I'm moving.
Last night I had a tooth to break off while eating my salad with bell pepper. It isn't hurting any, but is bugging me. I'll get to my dentist on Tuesday. My DH had an appt. scheduled for that day and I'm going to take his place and have them reschedule him. This is my first tooth to ever break.
Brenda sweetie I 2nd what Ruthie said... I'll be praying for your family. Hang in there darling.
My DH started Atkins again, its the only way he can lose weight, he's tried everything and has most success with atkins. Now mind you he's only got 15 lbs to lose but to him it might as well be 50. I give him credit as I give you all credit.
Hi everyone. I did absolutely terrible on my eating yesterday. Probably one of the worst days I have had since starting Atkins. I did walk a mile on treadmill which was good. Trying to do better today.
as I just read your post to Carol.WOW!!
You're doing great,in both fields food and exercise. Treadmilling 
for a mile thats
fantastic 
somewhere.I was told that water intake should be 1/2 your weight in how many glasses.[150 lbs=7.5 glasses of water a day]
BB
and congratulations on your lbs lost!! WTG!! 
and say that low carbing is what will do it for me. I've been on South Beach Phase II and am stuck. I can't do Atkins because of diabetes and cholesterol problems but know I need to cut the darn carbs!
bike. If your comfortable with maintaining that 145 than I say do it by all means.
for a while and go back to Atkins induction when your ready. Try to snack on healthy foods instead of junk.
and big congrats:congrats: on your 14.4 lbs. Thats fantastic. 
Beach also. I had a long discussion with my doctor and he advice me to go on the Atkins Diet as I'm very carb sensitive,as he is. Maybe your carb sensitive also,To me, Atkins goes in slower in to carbs than the South Beach does.What I'm do is eating lean meats & fats from the SB list,and everything else is from the Atkins list. I've been on Atkins since Aug and I lost a total of 4 lbs and now I heading down hopefully to the 140's shortly.I was yo-yoing up and down when I tried to go back to Phase 2. Not on the south beach board anymore,I guess you must of noticed. I have to get over there and say my
