Nova Scotia checking in . . . Another nice, sunny and mild day. Wow, have I ever been busy today. No time to even take a look at 3FC until now. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little better.

It seems to be slow all over the boards the last little while, Gail. Personally, I think people are just glad to see the end of the winter and are out shaking off the cabin fever. At least I hope that's what it is. I need my 'support fix' that I get from all the great people on these boards. Anyway, please keep posting.

Here's a great big welcoming for you Susan. Afraid I'm not a good one to give advice about keeping motivated. I've been doing pretty well in that department since the beginning of this year, but, other than using 3FC as a great support network, I really can't tell you why I've been mostly staying on track. Whatever it is, I'm not going to argue with success. All i can hope is that it's contagious and you manage to catch some of it. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and try not to think about how long the journey is.

Here's a breat big welcoming for you too, FOL. I know I'm older than you (I'm 63) and you'll have to let me know if I'm fatter too, since you haven't set up a ticker yet. I'm a diabetic and so I follow the CDA (Canadian Diabetic Association) guidelines and then I enter everything into my own little Excel program which turns it all into calories as well as telling me my levels of carb, fat, and protein. You just have to find something that works for you . . . there really is no right or wrong way . . . the bottom line, of course, all boils down to keeping the calories you eat below the calories you burn . . . in other words . . . eat less and move more.

Anyway, gang . . . keep moving and shaking and heading in the downward direction. Here's a little dose of to help us all make it through the night. See you soon.

Been MIA, but now I'm finally well enough to get going again.
First, I had an ankle injury and then I got that nasty bug. With me, "it always pours when it rains"

Where is everyone?

Susan and FOL,

I've been a yoyo dieter for such a long time as well, but this time I'm determined to lose the weight for good.
Have started exercising again, so that's a good thing.

Have a great day everyone.

Yay, Yorkie, glad to see you back with us and back in shape, too.

Just a quick little drop in to report another sunny day and another pound shipped off to ugly-pound-heaven . . . actually a little bit more but these tickers don't want to measure part pounds (I may have to find one that does).

Nothing much else is new so I'd better go get some work done. Have a great day moving and shaking in the right direction, gang.

Hiya! I'm 52, live in the middle of nowhere (aka: sagebrush central) and have been in maintenance (Phase 3 of Fat Flush) for 2+ years. Cue the dancing and prancing.

Contrary to popular belief, maintenance does NOT mean you get stop watching what you eat! (especially if I want to continue to fit into my itty bitty leather motorcycle pants - heh heh) Gotta tell ya, wearing size 6 for the first time in my adult life has got ice cream beat hands down.

Anyhoo, I'm looking for a regular check-in kind of thing. Can I hang out with you?

I've been a no-show here for awhile...sorry Chickies!!

First my VERY GOOD NEWS: My suspect thyroid nodules were "Hot" and that is good as that means they are functioning. (The non-functioning is more likely to be malignant)

So I have another ultrasound and another radioactive 123 in 6 months to double check the status.

Tomorrow is my first app't with the endocrinologist and I'm curious to hear what he will have to say about all of this, the enlarged thyroid, etc. I haven't resumed my thyroid meds yet so want to hear his suggestions regarding that subject.

I have not ONCE gone off my ATKINS Induction despite all this thyroid wierdness- now since Feb 01 of this year. That I'm really pleased about that I'm kinda just sitting at a weight right now, but at least it's not going up.


Hy

whoo eee,it is Weigh-in-Wednesday and my cabbage soup must have kicked in because I got a 2 lb loss !!!! I'm just soooo excited.

Susan and Fol,know you will just love it here. I'm 59 too and these gals have helped me so much.Everyone is always ready to pat you on the back for the good things and give you a swift kick if that is what it takes to get you back on track.
FOL,for me the best thing that has worked,because I'm not much for joining groups,is to just watch my portions and cut out the real garbage potato chips,ice cream,pizza.I guess I do have these things once in awhile but not like before,and you know what?I don't miss them.I have also started walking as much as possible,my goal is 60 miles for April and I'm a little short of where I need to be.
Gail: shame on you for talking about that wonderful sounding cake,but it sounds like you have it under control.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter !! Donna

Welcome back, Hy. You have been missed. Glad you got such great news on the medical front. Never once even bending that diet plan is really amazing. Keep it up, girl.

Oh, Donna. Congratulations on the great loss. You've just got to love those low-cal soups.

Well, gang . . . it's another beautiful spring morning in Nova Scotia but it is calling for rain later this afternoon and then all weekend . . . so typical.

Here's an extra helping of to give us strength to face this chocolate filled weekend. I've discovered I don't really like the 85% cocoa bar I bought as a treat (the kind of choclate that's supposed to be good for you) so practicing moderation is not proving too difficult . . . I've only had two little squares (less than an ounce) so far (in two days). Now. . . can I stay away from the Cadbury eggs . . . please, I hope, please . . .

Have a great day and keep it moving and shaking in the downward direction, gang.

Thank you Meowee for the support!!

Things did get off track in my life with all this medical stuff but isn't that always the way??!! I was so hopeful when I first started here and with the Atkins program that I would be nearing my goal weight at this point in time. Of course that didn't happen, BUT I did learn something about willpower and staying committed to a program, through, ahem..thick and thin

I'll let you all know how the Endo appointment goes today - sigh...I'm looking forward to it and dreading all at the same time!


Hugs,
Hy

Hi everyone, I've been MIA for awhile too! My darn computer DIED on me and I, computer idiot that I am, had a horrible time getting it going again1 How I have come to rely on this thing! I was tempted to just go buy another one!

to the new people. I think you will find a lot of support here! Lots of good information and always support!

I'm at a total stand still on the weight loss thing! But i'm just going on with my eating right and exercising plan. I guess those last 2-3 lb. are determined to hang around for awhile!

It's such a beautiful day today! I'm heading outside for my walk!!! Any one want to join me?

Make it a wonderful day, Freda

I liked the endo I saw for the first time yesterday - unfortunately, I have to continue to stay off my thyroid meds for 2 more months in order to be retested (the RI -123)

Sooooo. That's the way it is and as far as my diet program, will just have to accept that. Eventually, it will all work out

Wishing everyone a good weekend and if you celebrate Easter, then a very Happy Easter to you


Hugs to all,
Hy

Nova Scotia is dull and raining today and, unfortunately, so is my mood. The weather station is saying its going to stay like this for better than a week, except for the day in the middle of it when they are predicting some snow. Certainly hope I cheer up before that. Probably will, since I'm never down for long. Was reading some quilting books a little earlier today and decided I had to stop because instead of getting inspired I was getting more depressed since I don't have time to work on old 'fun' stuff right now, let alone start anything new.

So I came here . . . this gang always picks me up, so I imagine I'll be feeling better soon, besides I can't eat and type at the same time. Although I'm actually feeling more sleepy than hungry so we won't argue with the small bits of

Have a great one, gang. Keep moving and shaking in the right direction and I'll be seeing you soon.

Hello and to the newbies!

I don't get to this thread too much any more either because I am so busy out there in the challenge threads trying to keep up with those younger chicks LOL.

Good to have everyone here! Just jump right in anywhere!

Hi Everyone,

Seems like a lot of "BLAHS" going on right now! I think we all just need some bright sunshine to lift our spirits and get us going again!

We had a lovely day yesterday! It was 80 degrees! I dug out my shorts and went for a long walk. But it's not going to last too long. Sunday is supposed to be 56. It will still be warm enough for the kids to be outside and hunt Easter eggs, but wish the 80 day had waited!

I've been using this new product, Jergens natural glow. It adds just a little color to your skin without getting in the sun. Keeps my white legs from shocking everyone!

Happy Easter everyone, Freda

Freda, I've seen that product advertised and thought about trying it myself...how do you like it?

Glad it was nice weather for you yesterday and you were able to get in a walk

And for the Easter greetings - a Happy Easter to you also!


Hy

Happy Easter everybody . . .

I am in better humour but things are definitely not going my way right now. After I was ranting in here a couple of days ago things have been going down hill . . . missed a deadline that's going to cost me some money . . . cut my finger quite badly (now trying to type without using it and that's not easy). . . and then this morning I broke my rule about only getting on the scale once a week because I wanted to see how close I came to my Easter goal. . . was that ever a mistake. The mean old scale- says I gained 4 pounds in 4 days. Now I know it's not true (especially since one of the few things that hasn't gone into the infamous 'handbasket' is my eating regimen) but it's depressing just the same. Just hope it goes away again before my official WWI.

See you all again soon . . . hope the bunny isn't toooo toooo good to anybody.