LO CARB # 46 A New Month a New You
 

Well girls for once I am able to report success. I ate OP yesterday and worked out at the gym!

I am still having difficulty getting the water in though.

How re you SUe and KIna?

I hope the MIA get a chance to check in.

You know you lurkers are welcome too.

I have been Op for almost 2 weeks now I have not seen the scale (I brought it to work so I could start a weight thing there but I did not get the time but also have been not obsessing about the scales either)

I know my start weight and will plan on not getting on the scale untill the end of this month when I kick off the sizzzeling summer weight loss for the work.

I have not exercised yet but have been working like an wild animal so I guess that counts for some thing. :lol:

Pat some day when you have off and so do I let me know and we can meet at the mall.

Great idea Sue, I have weekends off and I am not planning a vacation until the end of August 1st of sept.

Way to go on teh OP thing!!

I am still OP food wise, hope to get to teh gym at least 1 if not 2 more times this week!!

The scale is teh enemy, trying to get rid of the water

OK now I work every other weekend so I would have to work around that. but soon!!!


I have not gotton on the scale for the last 2 weeks. I brought it in work when I was trying to do the spring fling but work got the better of me. I am ready now and willing to go for the gold!!!

Exercise is still in the dreams but closer and closer every day. I have read the book now just to take the hour or tow to get used to the new workout plan and I will be set. i am seriously thinking of getting to the gym early like I used to do in the morning when school gets out as i have to wake the kids up and get them moving!!!

Hello girlies! I have missed you guys so.

Things have been so crazy at work i have not had time to do anything...but school is out now, and that will give me more time to think about me for awhile.

I also got some news that knocked me for a loop. I was actually pretty angry for awhile, but now am almost excited about it.
[SIZE=4][FONT=century gothic][COLOR=crimson]I AM PREGNANT!!!!

I should be almost 15 weeks so far. I have not been to the doctor yet, but did have an ultrasound to see how far along I was. I am going to make my appointment today sometime. (SCRTCHING IT ON MY TO DO LIST) I should be due the day after Thanksgiving.

Last time my doctor did not want me to gain any weight, so I am hoping to keep eating healthy and exercising and working to stay healthy.

The boys are excited. I just told them the other day. They both want a boy. I am hoping for another girl. Then I will have 2 of each 2 boys, 2 girls. No more after this. I am getting the tubes tied. 4 kids is enough for me.

Josh seems okay with it. Neither one of us wanted another, so we went through all the other options and decided we just didn't feel comfortable with abortion, and if I am going to carry it to term, i couldn't give it up. So we are preparing to be parents again.

Thanks to morning sickness i have dropped a few pounds not a whole lot. I am down to 186. I feel good most of the time. I have been doing some yoga to stay stretched out. Walking some too. I am going to work on putting me first. Taking care of myself, and finding a doctor who will make sure I get my epidural!

Well ladies, it's good to see Sue and Pat are OP once again. I will check in again soon! Hi, Kina!

Melody I am so happy to see you, And a very sincere congradulations. I wish you both the best!!

We keep plugging along here.
hope you are ablt to keep in touch, way to go on your weight, because I think you are down from before or am I wrong?

The baby will appreciate your yoga and walking!!

Sorry for nto getting back to you. I still am working loads of hours so no time to start my exercise program.

But I am stipp OP. so some success. I did weigh my self and have lost 6 lbs. a bit dissapointing knowing that this is all water weight and not unusual to loose. but I will not step on the scale for anther 2 weeks. I wish it was FAT!!! I do not feel any thinner so i guess that i do need to find time to do the exercise. But all in all I do feel so much better.

Well off to work. Love you all and BE GOOD

Kina where are you???

Sue congrats on teh loss!!

ANother workweek!! ANother opportunity to get and stay OP depending on where you are and I continue to be allover the place.

Het girls where the heck are you all? Check in !

Good Wednesday morning, how is everybody??
Still in mental choas, talk about a roller coaster ride! Not managing my stress at all, and am so stressed that I can't seem to focus on doing the things that would alleviate the stress.
My biggest challenge.

This also sets forth the cycle of not eating right, not working out, feeling guilty and frustrated, not eating right ... etc. WHich is enhanced when I try to find clothes that fit or see myself in the mirror!
What's a person to do??
This month Oprah mag is about finding energy, when I read it in short bursts , the short time I am in the BR(quite a picture I paint isn't is?) it seems like it is offering some good suggestions but I have more to read. LOL. well I need to make chnges in some way.

But enough about me

How are the rest of you doing?

You know lurkers we always have room for more, lo carb or not

Morning all!!

Kina where are you???

Pat I know the feeling just concentrate on one are first. slowly get the control when it all falls it all goes to heck. I know I am still draging my self out of the obyiss. I am still OP and feeling great. finally have control over one are of my life. Ever try those McD's salads?? try the bacon ranch, and have an extra chicken added to it for 1.00 delish!! all OP too!!! filling with roughage too!! one step at a time. slowly baby steps. focus and you will get there do not concentrate on the things you are not doing but those that you are. one step at a time. I do not have much time to read the bathroom is the only time for me too. I feel to guilty to read in there so that does not leave me much time. I have been known to take my cell phone in there when at work do make a short call. :lol: now that is bad when i am asked why am I echoing!!!

Baby steps!!!

BTW I am going to email Dana today!!

no chance to e-mail dana or boo for that metter too busy and have to work night shift so I am out for the nest few days. Hope I can stay OP!!!

:mad: It is raining...which matches my gloomy mood.

I walked a mile today...that is good.

I broke up with Josh today. I just could not continue to take his crap again. He has been going out at night again, lying, and today he disappeared. I left work early to take him to his alcohol and Drug education classes and he wasn't home and his Mom did not know who he left with. I was sick. Then I got mad, and I cried, and then I left him a letter telling him it was over. I could not take it anymore. I am sad, but I am not the crazy, sick, mess I would be if I made him my problem. He is no longer my problem, and that makes it easier.

Yes Pat I am lighter than before...I weigh about 183 now. I keep losing weight because I can't eat... nausea.

WEll ladies...keep up the good work, I will check in in a few days!

Love, Melody

Melody I am sorry that you are going thru this, especially now. Take care my friend and know in your heart you tried.

Thanks Sue for the sound advice. Yes the McD's sald are great didn't know I could get more chix.
A:right girls I will take baby steps tpday

Hey girls. Want to let you know I am alive and here. I am getting focused. trying to get myself together. The McD salads are awesome. That is the only reason I ever go to McD's now...OH yeah occasionally I will get that fruit and yogurt parfait.

Just wanted to check in. i am down to 182. Which is good. Soon I am sure the numbers will start going back up. Yuck!

Big decisons to make for me. check out on low carb

decisons decisons what to do?

Melody so glad to see you and I am very sorry that you have had to go though all that again. but you sound different last time you were angry with the wrld but now you seem let down. which i think it may be harder but more final. I really am sorry that you have had this happen and especially for your kid!! hon take care and keep checking in. youa re such a strong person and great parent. be strong and hang in there!!!!

Good Sunday Morning
Well another week of poor choices goes by bringing anither week to make better ones. When will I get my head together?

Sue Congrtas on the job opportunity!! As one who just ascended to that level, WOW!
My thinking is that you need to talk to the other NMs and see to their experiences. I know that the schedule is more conducive to teh family life. And remember that while you aren't the caretaker you do have a great impact on teh patients in teh manager role by the decesions you make. (Gosh the spelling is awful today!). The NH obviosly sees something in your ability w/ people to offer it to you. And look at your last experience as alearning tool for your next.
Good luck

Hey Melody I see that you are trying to get up a MOMMY to be thing started. You might try posting on the other places directing them here. I remember a strong thread awhile back. Take care
Have you been to the MD yet?

Have agreat day, we are supposed to see the sun today!

You know me...I get lost once in a while. I have been doing pretty good but too busy to check in. I have been working at the office. We have been getting our roof worked on but in the meantime have been struggling with the fact that some of our belongings were getting wet. Also my van was taken to the shop and it is going to cost us about 1200 bucks. As if that is enough to boil you. DH says that is more than enough money to get a small little car (used of course). So I don't know what we are going to do. I need my van, with 4 kids, I need my van. My seasonal job will be beginning soon. So I will be really out of the loop for a while.

On the bright side, I have been exercising with weights. Yesterday I have to admit I didn't get to it...I had a splitting headache. I don't think that I have lost any great amounts. To be honest I haven't even jumped on the scale.

So anyway I wanted to check in and give a big hello to all of you ladies. Keep up the good work!

Hugs & Smiles, Kina

Well hello Kina nice to "see"you!

For once I would like to share that I have had some success in the past 24hours, I was OP yesterday. I mean the real OP not the OP that I am OK with. I have also worked out in teh yard 2 eavenings ina row. and have teh black fly bites to prove it. Boy they have been nasty this year!

SO I feel pretty good about that.

How is everyone else doing?

Check in when you can.

Kina sorry about the van. Cars are so frustrating and nessesary! Good luck with your job and stay in touch. I love weight work.

I just realied that I did not get on this yesterday like I had planned. Well I started the JOB yesterday and endedup with a huge case of hives (never had that happen) took 50 of benadryl (use 25 to help people sleep) and managed to stay awake for the entire day although ai did manage to try to sleep several times) No clue as to why!!!

Kina those cars are really the pits!!! I know having so many years of fighting to get cars to stay on the road I certainly understand. Well for me I have just gotten my impala and (new to me car) love the buggger to death!!! (can fit 6 if needed) There is not many cars that can fit 6 in it unless you get a tarus wagon with the folding back seat then for family rides you can fit them all in. but other than that you need a full size car and they are hard to come by that are not horrible old or too costly.

Melody how are you doing???

Pat glad to see you are getting in the grove again. I have had a few splurges but not that many and have kept them under control.

Well I am hungry and need to eat or I will be off plan!!!

Good Monday Morning,
Had trouble accessing the site for a few days now. Still waffling back and forth.

Can anyone say ANXIETY?? Sue, Congrats on starting teh job, sorry about the hives. Sounds like your body was just letting you know about some stress. How did it go? I am sure that it was a huge success! Your staff is lucky to have you. Have you heard about the s. beach diet? Suppossed to be similiar to Atkins in some ways.

KIna hope you are well

Melody How are you feeling?

Pam I miss you it's been too long

Well I am going to have a good day going to work w/ a new attitude

Hello Ladies! I am working my butt off. I did a workout that is for the books. I haven't been keeping up with my site so it's very over due. But I have been getting my exercise in. I had to change my routine and last night was the first night. I was insulted my DH this past weekend. I was wearing a shirt that tied to the back which is commonly seen on pregnant women. But this was not one of those shirts it was a peasant blouse which have become popular. Well my DH was being all lovey dovey and I wondered why. I finally asked him and he says "Because you look pregnant in that shirt." I didn't know if I should deck him or yell! Instead I just walked away. So I thought to myself my workout really needs more ab stuff. So I have added a video tape of just abs! I can't do the whole thing yet but I am going to work on it. I think I mentioned I am also using weights. So I am really trying the summer break is almost over and my goal was to drop 10 lbs. I am not even near there.

Well after that long and dry update I better get out of here. My youngest son has a dental appointment for an extraction...youch!

Hugs & Smiles, Kina

Kina I am so proud of you. :sarge: Now just to get my butt to the gym!!!

I am doing so well with the eating part I am afrais to blow it with putting too much on my plate with the new job title and all. (sounds like an excuse to me) but I am getting the hang of it. Well less than a week till DD is off to Germany. I am worried and excited all the same.

The new job is fun but I am afraid that I will forget things and not do them as needed. so off to bed for me to get ready for work.

My gosh, how is everyone doing. For some reason I have not been able to access the forum lately , computer problems I think.
Well I am researching the south beach woe. Seems simple. Now I have to take waht I have learned and apply it the the grocery store and meal planning. Haven't even thought of teh gym. Sad to say.

Sue I am glad you are doing well. I used to think that peaple who used those mini recorders were just into gagets. But if I could find the time I think I would have one. I am a lsit person. If is doesn't get written down I may just forget it. ATke care my friend

Hey Kina you are the exercise goddesss!!! How is your job going?

Pam, Melody How are you ?? You're missed.

Boy we sure are down in #'s here.

Summer Pat!! that thins every one down alot!! (not in size but in numbers)


I did go off plan this last few days yesterday as we had a family party and although i did eat off plan I did not pig out like i wanted to. and today I had 3 slices of thin italian toast with my eggs. and an icecream for snack with DD2 who is going to germany on tuesday.

I have been looking for the south beach diet book. I have heard alot about it. there is a new forum in the low carb section called fat chicks on the beach. all dedicated to south beach. I did buy the PPLP book as it has so much info and i had laoned out my book with out getting it back so I did get it again today. hopefully it will get me motivated again that is what got me on the exercise kick last time. and soon I feel I will be there.

OK chickens where are you?? I am waiting in the sidelines.

I am very dissapointed I have been so good with small slips here and there but nothing major and I have not lost down below the 206 but have actually gained up to 209!! what a mental blow.

It is the start of july so lets get the sizzel back into summer. I will not spend another summer suffering iwth this weight, and refusing to go swimming as I am too heavy!! and look like a beached whale.

long term goal is to be at goal next summer. that is 70 lbs from here. I know it can be done. short term goal is to be at the end of July down to 190! (hard to reach but I will be exercising. and that shoudl kick start it ) it the weight does not drop off then i will be back squeezing in to my 16's or very comfortable 18!

There I said it then it should come ture!!

OK girls where are you!!!

Here I am!
 

Hi Sue, Pat! Hi Everyone else who may be behind the curtain. I have managed to stay away from the scales but fortunately I have been exercising. I was given a tape called Walk Away The Pounds for Abs...let me tell you it sure kicked me in the butt. My legs were sore the next day. I can't say that my food is under control.

Well these past couple of weeks have been busy. Last week my car (that I had been borrowing 'cause the van was getting worked on) got broken into while I was at work. Can you believe the gall of some people. Cheech! Go and get a job just like honest people do in order to make a living. Well they broke the passenger window in and tore up the console trying to get to the radio...idiots didn't get the radio. It was well installed. So the damages are going to kick us in the butt. On the brighter side of it all...we got our van back but not without a hefty price of $1400 bucks! So anyway atleast there is always a rainbow after the rain. I have been on high alert scanning that parking lot. Only because it turned out the car had been broken into about the time I would have been coming out of work. It scares me very much.

Anyhow...this week has been a restful week but very busy. My youngest just turned 7 yesterday. With all the expenses fromt he vehicles we really couldn't afford a birthday party for her right now. So fortunate for us...the company my husband works for had a humongous 4th of July celebration on her birthday, yesterday. She had a wonderful time! We bought her the movie Spirit for her VCR. My parents bought her a Power Puff Girl backpack in time for school. Some friends made her a cake and promised a gift later. She was kind of battling with it last week and she said she wanted a party because she would then get lots of presents. So then I said something about birthday's not being just about presents. Then she says with a lot of emotion "But Mommy, I just can't help it...I love presents." I had to hold myself from laughing. I swear the things kids say. The firework display at the 4th of July celebration at DH's work was one for the books. It was truly amazing. We sat so close, because the employees and their families had VIP seating, it was as if you could reach out and touch them. It was just beautiful.

So now it's the end of the week and I plan to go and perm my hair once again. It has been since January that I had gotten my hair permed and it is time for an update. So I will stop here since I know my post is going to spill over to the next page.

Hugs & Smiles, Kina

Sue these sound just like my own goals! Amazing but true. I am thinking I am weighing about 206 right now. Let me check...okay my scale is reading 207. Sometimes I don't think it works right but I will go by what it says right now. I am with you on this endeavor. We have the same goals. I would like to see 190 pretty soon. I had gotten so close at one point and then just gave up because school got in the way...along with the stress of finals. So anyway...I am with you. Fire it up!

Good morning everyone.
I have had trouble accessing the forum regularly between the heat and t eh internet provider we have. UGH!!
Well Sue I love your enthuseasm yes I hate putting all teh weight beack on. I haven't put everything back on but I know I have alot of clothes up stairs that Are too tight.
SO I too am accepting your JULY challenge.
How is the new job going??

Kina good to see you . I am sorry about your recent car troubles. I am also amazed at your positive attitude. Something to strive for in myself!!You have been our exercise goddess of late. Maybe Sue and I can give you a run for your money!

My goodness it's hot and sticky here again.

Well girls lets see what the next week brings. I have to get to the gym!

Going to start up a July thread!!!