I'm such a ditz. It just dawned on me that your MIL's funeral was postponed until after the holidays. Sorry Robin.

Well - I had intended on starting this challenge last week, but I didn't start until yesterday. Had to revamp my starting weight since I gained 5 pounds from holdiay eating. Yuck!

Good news though - lost 3 lbs already - I know it's just water - but I love Atkins for that really big loss in the beginning - great motivation!!

I'm new here but have been on Atkins since March 05. Lost around 3 1/2 stone so far. I had a break for Christmas (Big mistake) Just back into ketosis again.
Aim for Feb 14

1) To have dropped a dress size
2) To remain on Induction until Feb 14th
3) To drink 3 litres water a day
4) To be there to support my friend, and anyone else that needs it.

My menus for today

Breakfast :Atkins Blueberry Muffin Bar

Lunch: sausage, bacon, eggs, and mushrooms

Dinner: Lamb chops with steamed veg

breakfast: steak!
lunch: hamburger w/lettuce & the fixins
supper: shake

Now's as good a time as any to make my V-day goals. I won't post my meals or exercise here. I'll just update my weight loss

Goals by 2/14/06:

1: Get rid of drinking soda
2: drink more water
3: try to get more exercise in
4: Lose 11 pounds (hopefully more, but being realistic).
(Scale should say: 151)

Today's Meal Plan

Breakfast:8 Tbls. Cool Whip & multivitamin
Snack:Sauerkrat n' sausage (1/4c. if that of sauerkrat and 3 pieces sausage)
Lunch:Salad
Supper:Garlic Lemon Chicken w/salad and brocolli
Water: min. 64ozs.

Yesterday was an OP day!!

Well, I did not do so good yesterday. I did not stay w/in my points for weight watchers and I did not exercise, but I did drink all of my H20!! I am doing very well today, though. So far, I have stayed w/in my points and did 30min. at Curves!!

Valentines goal:




1 jiggy for every 5lbs. lost

I'm feeling really blah right now....my womanly curse is sneaking up on me So anyhow here's what I ate today:
b: Protien shake
l: Egg shaped muffin(lol,just so u know what it is) and broccoli & butter
snack: strawberry atkins bar
d:Chicken w/ "gravy" salad and coffee w/splenda and cream

I worked out at Curves for 45 minutes this morning Keep up the good work ladies! ~becca

Morgaine - congrats on losing 3 of those 5lbs already . ITA about starting Atkins & that initial rapid loss. It rocks!

Welcome Glitzie . Congrats on your loss so far . 3.5 stone is 49lbs??

Just think of that as your free day Sassy. I don't exercise on Sundays - that's my day off .

Becca, sorry you're feeling blah. That TOM is sure a nuisance!!

Hello! Woud love to join the challenge...started Atkins this week......so far so good! Going on a cruise at the end of Feb and also have my sisters wedding this summer....busy year so i need to be in shape!

Breakfast:Slim Fast Low Carb Chocolate Shake (last one I have )
Lunch:Leftover Garlic Lemon Chicken w/brocolli
Supper:Pepper steak w/salad (no rice)
Water:64ozs.
Exercise: NONE--2 out of 3 kids are sick and I'm having that added to a busy schedule of getting the house in order and packing before I go out of town tomorrow.

b: 2 scrambled eggs
l: hamburger or omelette
s: shake

Im feeling much better today. Dh asked me to promise yesterday, to get back to it. I told him flat out, I couldnt promise. This morning I did

So the plan is....

Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ either 2 eggs w/butter or broccoli quiche
Supper~ cheeseburger soup

Hi there. I am brand new to this site, but not new to Atkins. I have done this diet many times and have done well, except I have never reached my goal because something has always come up and I've stopped the diet. This time I really hope and plan to reach my goal. I definitely want to join the Valentine Challenge. I started my diet on Jan 1st and have been really good (that's sounds funny I know). I will be starting the exercise part of this on Sat, the 7th. I am working 2 part time jobs which totals 40 hours a week, in college fulltime and drive my daughter to school, which is a 40 minute commute each way. So, needless to say, I'm pretty beat. Being the first week of this diet and having a sinus infection might also be contributing to this also...giggles. I am taking a "Weight Training" class at school (fully equiped gym) because it's cheaper, I need the credit and the biggest reason, READY for this?...I have to go and do it because I'm getting a grade!
I have a few questions I'm hoping someone on here might be able to help me with. 1.) I get severe cramping in my legs and feet when on Atkins. Besides eating a banana (which I can't do now), I need to find another way to fix or help this that will still keep me on the diet. This is a huge problem. 2.) Can I eat too few carbs? My family thinks I don't get enough carbs...but I think I'm fine. My normal day is around 8-10 carbs, sometimes a little more or less. 3.) How do I get those "Weight Trackers" onto my stuff...some people have several for different goals and I'd like to do that.
Ok, my Valentine Vixon Challenge goals:

1. To get to about 160 pounds by Feb 14th.
2. To keep up with my water.
3. Exercise at least 3 times a week.
4. I'm not sure of size (been in 16-18 for over two years), but a 12 sounds wonderful for Valentines Day. Even a 14 would be nice, I think.
5. Limit coffee and Diet Coke to 2 or less a week.
6. Stomach crunches everyday (truly my fave...so no excuses)
7. Come to this forum everyday for support & hints & ideas.
8. Stay on Induction until Feb 14th or later.
9. Record my measurements weekly for encouragement.
10. Actually eat some veggies!

And, RobinW and bnbsmommy1...can you share how you've lost so much weight and how long it's taken. I am really serious about getting to my goal and lose quickly at the beginning, but you've really lost a lot! Either a private message or in here would be great.Thanks.
Thanks for listening. I look forward to talking to some of you who are dieting.
Laura