Since I don't do so well writing things down in a regular journal, I'm going to try it this way! I'm starting my journal today, 2/17/04, and not looking back! I started out well today, eggs, cheese and bacon for breakfast, decaf coffee with splenda. I've just started my 1st 1 liter bottle of H2O.

I started the St. Patty's challenge today at 190 lbs. and a size 16 misses. This is such an accomplishment for me considering I started Adkins in August at 213 lbs. and in a size 20 Womens. I lost my first 20 lbs. between August and October. In October, I fell off the wagon until January 2004 - that's when I climbed back up! I was lucky to gain only 2 lbs. during Thanksgiving and Christmas but, since I have been back on the program I have only lost 5 lbs. The way I feel is that, this weight came on slowly and it will be better if it comes off slowly! I am at a weight that I spent a long, long time at so I figure that is another reason why it's coming off more slowly.

Rhonda
190/190/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/190/130 (Goal Weight)

Lunch time rolled around and I ate 1 hamburger patty and a salad (drank water). Working on my 2nd liter of water now. Had a few peanuts for a snack today. Supper is going to be the kicker!

Rhonda
190/190/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/190/130 (Goal Weight)

mmmm bacon for breakfast, burgers for lunch! Sounds like my kind of meal, Rhonda.

Don't give up and stay on the wagon this time! The "new you" will thank yourself in a few months time!

LC since 8/11/2003
196 / 151
Me
Goal met, going for the extra mile.

I skipped breakfast today, which is not good. But I ate an early lunch so I wouldn't "be bad". I had a cup of chicken salad and some fruit. I've got to play catchup on the water today - only 1 bottle so far!

Rhonda
190/190/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/190/130 (Goal Weight)

Last night I fixed hotdogs for the kids so I ate one without the bun and with chili (1 carb). Weighed this morning and I was down 1 lb.! I finally broke that 190 lbs. that I have been at for 3 weeks! This morning I had bacon for breakfast with decaf coffee. I have GOT to start walking!

Rhonda
190/189/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/189/130 (Goal Weight)

Started walking yesterday! I walked 2 miles - could have gone further but my son called needing me - I'll try for more tonight! Sadly, I didn't do well on eating yesterday. Ate mexican for lunch (chips, salsa, the whole enchilada!) and ate hamburger helper for supper (had hashbrowns in it). No weight gain - it's a good thing I walked!

Rhonda
190/189/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/189/130 (Goal Weight)

Did pretty good over the weekend. Walked on Friday 2 1/2 miles. Weighed in Saturday at 187. TOM visited Sunday so the cravings have begun! I'll be strong though!

Rhonda
190/187/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/187/130 (Goal Weight)

One more pound gone! Still on TOM but doing good! Need to walk some more this week. Was home with a sinus headache yesterday and I barely got out of the bed. Feel much better today!

Rhonda
190/186/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/186/130 (Goal Weight)

Down one more pound to 185! This is an all time low since 1994!!! Didn't get to walk due to snow and traveling but I'm going to get going again tonight!

Rhonda
190/185/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/185/130 (Goal Weight)

Walked 2 1/2 miles last night and did very well on eating yesterday. I need to work on water intake and continue walking and eating right.

Rhonda
190/185/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/185/130 (Goal Weight)

Yesterday was a bad, bad day for eating! Ate mexican for lunch and homemade pizza for supper. I have got to have more self control!! Also, I didn't get to walk yesterday because of rain. I was so disappointed! Tonight is church night so walking doesn't look like it's going to be in the plan for today either.

However, I have done much better today with my eating. I had bacon and coffee this morning and a hamburger patty and salad for lunch.

I have decided to set some "mini" goals for myself. Here are my goals:

St. Patty's day - loose 10 lbs. - 180
Easter - loose 5 more lbs. - 175
Memorial Day - loose 10 more lbs. - 165
Family Reunion in Fl. - loose 5 more lbs. - 160

Considering the time frames I think this is realistic. I will adjust my goals as I go along if I need to!

Rhonda
190/185/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
193/185/130 (Goal Weight)

Rhonda where is Winder GA? I am in Warner Robins and really wanting to have a low carb get together at a restaurant. We are at about the same weight. I am actually at 186 now and trying to get to the same goals as you. The only difference is I don't have Memorial Day goal yet. I am trying to be 160 by 21 Jun with a final of 155 whenever. Mayber we could cheer each other on. I was looking at your meals and don't remember seeing many veggies. Remember to get most of your carbs from veggies.

Kameron/Kameron2
198//185.8//155 ultimate goal
198//185.8//180 St Patty's Day
198//185.8//175 Easter
198//185.8//160 1 Jun 04
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I did get a 2 mile walk in last night - yeah! I do need to eat more veggies - I think I will fix some broccoli tonight!

Rhonda
190/185/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
185/185/160 (Summer Challenge)
193/185/130 (Goal Weight)

Good job on the walk! Keep up the great work!

Good luck all!!
Seesko



242/226/135

"What my mind can envision; my body can master!"

Did pretty good on eating last night - had beef and broccoli (lots of broccoli). Going on a womens retreat with the ladies from church this weekend so, hopefully, there will be lots low carb foods to eat.

Rhonda
190/185/180 (St. Patty Challenge)
185/185/160 (Summer Challenge)
193/185/130 (Goal Weight)