I am back....yet one more time. They say that Edison invented the light bulb after 999 attempts...I am hoping that it won't take me that long to pull 36 pounds off! I have made the Atkins' attempt within in the last 8 years...I would say 10 times. (Ugh!)
Embarrassing but, true. I have been slightly successful; but the most succesful was the second time that I made the attempt. (I had lost some 46 pounds in 3.5 months)
I do NOT expect those fantastic results on the 11th attempt.
I know that you can only play the beginner card once or maybe twice and the weight just doesn't come off that quick.

SO....about the challenge...I will be starting next Monday the 10th! (the 11th is my 33rd birthday) but all of the celebrations will be happening this weekend.

This 30 day challenge will be stay clean and real for 30 days no cheats!

I would like everyone that is interested to jump aboard...come one come all!!!

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"Summer of PQ"
19 pounds down....
Atkins

This will overlap my 100 day challenge, but I'll jump in with you, if only to keep you company.

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Nita

I could use all of the support you can give thanks Nita!!!

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"Summer of PQ"
19 pounds down....
Atkins

Oh good I found the challenge thread! I post in your spring thread.
I'm happy to join you.
I have to relose a chunk of weight!
Here is to those cute summer clothes!

Hey PQ! Good to see you back! I have about the same amount to lose, and I'm back for the multiple-th time as well. I can't join this one because i'm about to go on vacation and know I will cheat at least a little. But I wanted to welcome you and wish you the best!

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Heather
182-2/27/08

OK, PQ, here's day 1, and it's starting out pretty good.

I had leftover high-protein pancakes with leftover sausage link. Ate a link wrapped up in a pancake, then ate the other pancake plain. Wasn't going to eat any breakfast, was not hungry, but I read in a lc blog about how important breakfast was, and felt guilty, so I nuked the leftovers. I'm trying to drink more water, too.

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Nita

I'm in!
I need the extra support to be well behaved!
I'm going for strict induction. Mind you, had I been on induction for all of the times I have tried in the last three months the scale would have MOVED!
So I'm in!

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I am in too! I will make it 30 days CHEAT FREE!

Today I have had:

Breakfast: Protein shake
Snack: peanuts
Lunch: Lettuce salad with roasted chicken
Snack: deli turkey and cheese
Dinner: chicken with peppers and cottage cheese.
Snack: sugar free fudge bar

Monica
GOAL lose 15 pounds!

I got my run in.

Once I week I do have a day when I significantly increase my carbs (but not junk food) and a glass of wine every 2 weeks. Does that fit in ok with the rules?
B
2 eggs
a big sausage patty

L
bacon
nuts

D (will be)
Mozzarella turkey burgers
cream cucumbers
whipped cream (if I want it)
Todays weight 156

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high weight 207

Current
156/160/136(?) thats where the clothes fit before but time will tell

Hey Mick, I ran 4 miles today too! COOL!

I'll join you PQ! I'm still in the learning stage myself - so temptations are still a BIG hazard for me. Funny, I was just thinking yesterday how great an extra push would be!!! Thanks!

Tara

Monica you are tough! I can only do two unless I walk. Speaking of that is next on my adjenda! Get going Mick

I promised myself I'd check in so here I am. Tomorrow is measurement day for me also so I'm curious what that will bring

Besides sticking to plan does anyone have any issues they also need to wok on. I need to get enough fluid in. My goal today is an extra big glass.

I hope you all have a FABULOUS and lc day!

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high weight 207

Current
156/160/136(?) thats where the clothes fit before but time will tell

Mick, I have been running for over 5 years now. But I max out at 5 miles. That is the most, at once, I have been able to do.

I measured today as well! It is the starting point for me!

I do great on Water, I try to only drink 2 diet pepsi's a day. My struggle is with Variety. I get in a rut and just go with a salad or always something else. That isn't a huge deal, but boredom is what has often led me to cheat. So VARITEY is something I need to focus on!

Today:

Breakfast: Ham and cheese omlette
Snack: peanuts
Lunch: chicken, peppers on lettuce w/ ranch.
Dinner: ham with creamy veggies
Snack: sugar free fudge bar

This morning I did 40 mintues The Firm! I do cardio MWF and conditioning on TTH

GOAL lose 15 pounds!

Day 2, all ok. Made a casserole last night, with ground beef, onions, celery, mushrooms, green beans, black soy beans, tomatoes w/green chiles, sour cream and lots of garlic & onion powder, and shredded cheddar cheese. Had deviled eggs with a shrimp atop each one.

Will try to drink more water. Really.

It's good to see so many here!

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Nita

Nita, your casserole sounds YUMMY!
Monica