I used to love to ride a bike. The last time I did, however, the seat was so small and it hurt my behind. I'd love to find a seat that is comfy and wide. I guess I'd have to find a bike, first. I don't own one.

Sounds like you're doing great, Mary Kay.

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I'm trying - messed up a little over the weekend, but as usual, not much happening in the weight dept. But clothes are continually getting looser. I'm not staying on the second week of phase I of Curves (seems pretty silly with that I've been lowcarbing since January). and the mgr agrees - I'm moving to phase II - which introduces some higher carb fruits and food. Phase II has you moving to 40-60 carbs daily - way more than I am used to!! and I probably need to now. between Curves and bike, I am more active (actually thinking about trying golf again) - and probably been staying too low for my body to handle. I spike once in a while (small cheats), but I still have a problem really bringing in the foods I should.
I'm not a yogurt fan, but found I really like the cottage cheese/1 spenda, and a couple spoonfuls of frozen berries. Yum. Now I could have it on the same day I have my favorite breakfast (maggies cereal) -
And I keep forgetting some of my old favorites (from jan/feb) - like the broc salad and stuff. I really need to note this stuff in my book so I remember what I like. there is a page for 'my favorites' in the curves challenge book -

Daughter is taking a couple old bikes out of our garage down to KY, or I'd get one to you. I love this new bike. Don't have to think too much with gears, hand brakes. just a good old bike, with wide handlebars so I can sit up straight. And a little metal bell ringer on the handlebars

hope you are doing well April. I miss talking to you

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

MK, wanted to tell you had i had a great weekend down in your neck of the world! such gorgeous weather!
churchill downs was fun - a little dumpy, if you don't mind me saying. :o compared to keeneland and arlington ... but churchill had a lot of history and character.
the reds game was a blast, loved the new stadium! went jogging throughout downtown cinci on sat morning - lovely.
also went to a minor leauge game in louisville on sunday. good times.

sounds like your new plan is working well for you! keep up the great work.

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Carrie
156/156/135

cal = 1408 carb = 17 prot= 99

b - 2 egg/ 3 bacon
s - curves shake
l - turkey and lettuce/ranch
s - cottage cheese/berries
d - small steak, salad, 1 oz cheese
s - strawberries/cream

well, only lost 1 lb this week, but didn't expect to lose like
on induction - I've just kept the carbs and cals too low the whole
time I have been doing this. Moving into Phase II (Curves) - need
to up carbs to 40-60 - can't remember being that high since January.

so, going to do it - unless I gain about 4 lbs I will do this. Maybe
it will start me again. and my activity has picked up with the bike.

my BF did go down though. i didn't write it down, but she said it went down.

so, going to work on a plan I can live with for next week. OMG - adding carbs,
how will I ever manage?!?!?!

Thanks April and Carrie for stopping by.
I think this is definitely helping me in my 'slump'. Holds me accountable. and I am anxious to see what happens when I get the higher carbs added in. Hopefully, it will help my metabolism.

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

Hi MaryKay just stopping by to tell you thanks for the words of wisdom you left in my journal and also to let you know I have been following your progress real close on this curves challenge. I wish you the best, you have worked so hard if anyone deserves to see that whoosh fairy hon it is you. You have my vote. Take care and keep us posted. Hugs, Anita

well, next 2 days should be a little harder. Got a breakfast meeting this morning - but they usually have lots of bacon/ eggs / etc. Just have to stay away from the waffles/pancakes. Its like a big catered breakfast.
then at a client for 2 days. Always hard on me - can't get in the 'snacks' between meals like I should. Will be going out for lunch, but I already told the person I am visiting that I need to stick to this. She usually hauls me to a mexican place - rice is a staple. I'd rather just go to wendys or something.

so probably won't be on line except in the evening. Have to drive down to KY for both days. Got a little notebook so I can write down what I eat to journal when I get back. and will miss Curves tomorrow. darnit. I hate to. If I don't end up there again on Friday, I'll have to do T-F-Sat this week.

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

cal = 1040 carb = 47 prot = 76

b - 2 eggs scrambled w/cheese, 2 large strawberries, 5 grapes
s -
l - spinach/mushroom salad, cottage cheese with berry yogurt
s -
d - curves shake, apple crisp bar, creamed chipped beef
s - (so stuffed from dinner - forget it.

today was harder than usual. Had a professional breakfast meeting - usually eggs, meats, waffles, & pastries.
today they had eggs and fruit and waffles/pastries. No meats. so, stuck with eggs and fruit.
then at a client all day. break for lunch ended up at the salad bar. stocked up on some cottage cheese for some
protein.
had my shake and bar - was starving when I got home. Supposed to be at 40-60 carbs starting today - managed it (47),
but the adkins bar contributed to that, and I shouldn't have had it.

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2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

client was nice enough to give me an internet connection today - and I am playing at our lunch break.
just looking forward to the drive home (1-1/2 hour) - we finally got home last night at 2am. up at 5:15 to get here by 8... Just a lil tired today.


cal = 676 carb = 33 prot = 62

b - maggies cereal/ sf syrup
l - dixies plain chili
d - grilled chicken caesar salad - BK (ate the croutons)
s - small packet of cheese/breadstick

what a DAY!!! worked at client all day, back home to frantic message from my mother (88yo)
thought she had a blood clot in her foot. My mother is a rock, if she was panicky -
I better be there. so I did - we spent 5 hrs in the ER with her - and an hour drive each way.

obviously, was not a good eating day. Didn't go overboard, but sure didn't eat.
Mother is fine, turned out to be gout and an infection combined, but her foot did look like
a stuffed sausage!!

back to client again today....

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

can I say I planned today as a spike day? - no, just a moment of weakness and peer pressure at the client.

cal = 1281 carb = 107 prot = 68

b - m.cereal/sf syrup Curves shake
s - BIG bran muffin (yeah, this was the killer - client brought in specifically for me)
l - tuna salad/lettuce (had this instead of the pizza they ordered)
s - curves shake/ apple crisp bar
d - dozen shrimp/ curry dip

I think this is my WORST day since starting in January - but this is what
happens on 3 hrs of sleep, barely anything to eat the day before,
and the first day of TOM.

Claiming temporary insanity and moving on.
Tomorrow WILL BE BETTER!!!!! and next week I will be back in my little office.

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

How's your Mom???

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The face of a child can say a lot -- especially the mouth part of the face.

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Mom is fine. I talked to her yesterday and it is feeling much better. And she is her usual perky self.
I'm heading over there this afternoon. mixed day - we always like to watch the Triple Crown races together, but it is also the anniversary of my dad's passing (9 years ) and I know she has problems on that day. Trying to convince DH that he doesn't need to go today. He is trying to be supportive, but I think this needs to be a mom-daughter day.

How are things going for you?

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

I just sent you a PT.

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April

The face of a child can say a lot -- especially the mouth part of the face.

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well, this weekend didn't get any better.
TOM, weekend, stuff to do.

Saturday
cal = 1343 carb = 22 prot = 89

b - 2 egg/3 bacon
s - strawberries in cream
l - cheeseburger, cucumbers
s - curves shake
d - bob evans country spinach salad
s -

Sunday
cal = 1411 carb = 70 prot = 135

b - adkins shake
s - cottage cheese/berries
l - pork chop, lemonade (biker event)
s - adkins apple crisp
d - tbone steak, corn on the cob
s - 1/2 c breyers LC ice cream


bad choices - lemonade (wasn't even good)
corn on the cob - but DH made it, and he would have been disappointed)

just hard to eat right this weekend.
Plans starting tomorrow morning -
STICK TO IT!!
5 days in a row to Curves for workout!

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

cal = 1259 carb = 46 prot = 113

b - m. cereal/sf syrup
s - curves shake, 3 triscit/1 slice cheese
l - cottage cheese w/berries
s - adkins shake
d - 2 country ribs/LC bbq - cucumber/ranch salad
s - 2 slices turkey breast

much better day. I need to get the calories up some, but it was a full food day.
definitely hit my water, quit counting at 4-25 oz bottles.
Did my off-day Curves #1.

feeling pretty good. went out and bought some new work/workout clothes.
nice working from home now - I can get away with wearing the same thing.
this weekend I got a couple pair of the drawstring, stretch capris - LOVE THEM.
got a variety tonight - hot pink, neon green, bright blue - FUN COLORS.

had to get them, fitting in L-large now, not XL, or even XXL. so needed some
new clothes - and since they are drawstring - it should last me through the summer.
Need to find some cheap t-shirts. for now, I'll just wear the old ones.

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214

I was weighed today at Curves - down 3 lbs this week (per their scale). and TOM is still here.
maybe it took raising the carbs. I am really trying to stay in the 40-60 carb/day range like the Curves plan says. I don't think I spent much time at the 'higher' range before, since I started Atkins in January. It is very hard for me to bring in higher carbs. I just feel so good at the lower level. Not that I'm feeling bad, it was just fear.
But I'm trying!

did #2 workout for this week.
Bought some new workout clothes last night - old stuff not fitting anymore. YEAH!!!

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Mary Kay
2009 - 223
Valentines day goal - 214