I occasionally nap too--my day is usually Sunday though! That is my day off and I take full advantage of it ! I lounge around, clean up what needs done and let DH do the laundry--I usually take an hour or hour and a half nap! I used to roller blade pushing a stroller--talk about work! balance--push off with blades on and move stroller with 40lb toddler in it!!!! SORE buns!!!!

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Lori

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My other journal http://www.lowcarbeating.com/bb/showthread.php?t=1130

I hate TOM. Let's just say I had an off-plan day today. At least I got my act together by this evening and had a good dinner (salad, cauliflower, hard-boiled egg, 1/2 avocado).

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Emily
Current: Size 10
Goal: Size 8

Emily, I'm right there with you. Didn't eat too off-plan really, but I sure wanted to!!! And, I'm not even sure it's TOM... might be just whacky hormones! GRR!!! Anyway... back to you (sorry)... Hang in there. Call if you need to... I don't care and wouldn't think you're silly... wouldn't mind talking you through resisiting a craving at all (I almost called you yesterday). AND, good for you for having a good dinner. Today is a new day! ... and it will be a good one!

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Debby

Good for you for not eating off-plan, Debby. You're certainly stronger mentally at this point than I am. I'm glad I found you as a friend on this forum, and so close to home! Small world.

I was back on track yesterday:
B-Decaf, cereal
L-salami/cheese rollups, fried cauliflower
S-cheddar slices
D-oven-fried chicken, sauteed summer squash/onion, green beans w/ butter

I should enter my meals in Fitday because I'm sure the fat and salt was totally out of control yesterday. I need to make better choices, even though I kept to low carb.

I'm not happy that I'm having cravings. I thought they were supposed to go away on this woe? I need to find a way to deal with it more effectively because TOM comes once a month and I can't have a carb-fest that often. No excuses.

I am so in awe of my parents right now. They met Mikhail Gorbachev last weekend. Can you imagine? My parents aren't rich or influential, they just have friends who are. They were riding in the same train car as Gorbachev and found him to be very talkative and opinionated, and at ease with the "little people". I urged DF to write down everything about all the people he met before his memory fades.

I've never had a conversation with anyone famous in my life. Good thing - I'd probably mumble something stupid.

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Emily
Current: Size 10
Goal: Size 8

Emily, good for you for getting back on track. I don't know about me being stronger... I feel myself weakening. I'm just doing my best to "hang in there". It's a drag to find myself feeling this way so early into this WOE. Didn't happen last time... don't know why it is now. Don't know if it's something I'm eating (or drinking) that's triggering it or just all the emotional stuff that's going on right now.

That's cool about your parents.

Have a great day! I, too, am glad that I found you for a friend... very glad. I'll be in touch about Monday.

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Debby

All in all a pretty good lc weekend. Got in a good jog Saturday, and ate about 30 net carbs both days. It's hard to pinpoint exactly because we ate out at Macaroni Grill Saturday night to celebrate Fathers Day. I had grilled salmon and sauteed spinach w/ garlic. The glaze on the salmon was probably more carby than should be, but I figured those were the best choices. I ate 1/2 my dinner at the restaurant, then ate the other 1/2 tonight.

DH is out of town until Wednesday night, so I won't get any flack for a few days about all the fat I'm eating. He went from doing Atkins with me for a few weeks, to quitting, and now telling me I'm eating too much fat! He's never said that before, but he's in the "healthy" mindset now because he went in for his full physical Friday. He's lost 10 pounds over the last year, so thinks he's an expert. His point is that I've been working so hard on this diet since January and haven't lost any weight since March. So how could my way be better than his way? I need to go have my bloodwork done again so I can show him what Atkins does for you. Man o man, my numbers better have improved!

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Emily
Current: Size 10
Goal: Size 8

Mine had been high and now my numbers are all well in line with normals!!! I feel much better than I did when I started in January, my pants don't fit anymore--this is wonderful!! I have dropped 10 sizes from a 22 to a 12 and I look great--better than I have in years, I am making progress and everyone can see it--and the inside stuff is just icing on the cake!!!

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Lori

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My other journal http://www.lowcarbeating.com/bb/showthread.php?t=1130

Thanks for popping in Lori! Sounds like you're having a blast on your vacation.

As for me, I feel great, and had a great week. No cheats all week, and tons of exercise. I've been shopping a lot to get ready for my 3 days in Chicago, and I'm happy to report that I'm a loose size 10. 8's are still too tight (almost bought one 8 skirt), and 10s are a little big. So I stuck to the 10s because I need clothes now!

I'm still not losing weight. I hover between 147 and 150 (yesterday was 149). But I'm not stressing over it. I feel good and that's what counts. Maybe one of these days the whoosh fairy will visit me for a change. To make that happen, I need to cut down on the nuts and cheese, and right now those things keep me from cheating, so pick your poison.

I would feel more secure about my physical appearance if I wasn't around so many damned beautiful people all the time, you know, size 2s and 4s. I feel like such a cow around them. And such will be the case this weekend in Chicago. Oh well. I will just try to be friendly and talkative and not focus on what I look like, or don't look like. I will try to stay on plan as much as possible. At the party Saturday night, they're roasting a huge pig all day in a pit, so that will be some good lc grub! I'm sure I will be imbibing, but must watch myself because I have very little alcohol tolerance, and I can't make a fool out of myself. DH loves it when I drink - thinks he'll get lucky

Gotta go figure out what to cook for dinner...

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Emily
Current: Size 10
Goal: Size 8

I'm back from Chicago, and didn't do too badly. Ate an ear of corn, too many beers, and some roasted marshmallows, but it wasn't a carb-fest by any means. DS had a blast, because our friends live on 2 acres with tons of play equipment and room to run around. It's beautiful out there, but OMG the mosquitos ate me alive. I'm not used to that.

It's been another story, though, since I came home. I can't seem to get back on track, and have pretty much abandoned the boards here out of guilt, I guess. All the recent negative lc press is affecting me, as well as some incidents in Chicago about lc when those involved had no idea I was following that lifestyle. I wanted to jump in and set the record straight, but was a mouse about it, mainly because these people were my husband's friends that I met for the first time and I didn't want to make waves yet. Plus, a lot of alcohol was being consumed and that's not the proper time for debate. Excuses.

I've got to get my act together....

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Emily
Current: Size 10
Goal: Size 8

I love the 4th of July! We had a blast with all our friends this weekend. Took ds to the bike parade Sunday morning, then to the pool where they had a catered BBQ, dunk tank, inflatable jump, music, the sheriff's canine demonstration, and other rides and games. Sunday night some neighbors came over and we watched our neighborhood's fireworks show which we could see from our patio. We could also see the fireworks from Mile High Stadium (It seems unnatural to call it Invesco Field at Mile High) off in the distance. And there were so many fireworks going off out west, it lit up the whole mountains and was really cool.

Did OK eating throughout the weekend. I did have a few forbidden things, but it could've been a carb-fest with all the opportunities at the BBQ and at a dinner party. However, I kept everything under control. I feel like I've gotten over my troubled eating patterns beginning with the Chicago trip, and I'm now recommitted. What I'm doing differently is not logging every morsel anymore, and mentally keeping each meal at around 10 net carbs. Snacks add neglible carbs (usually an ounce of cheese or a few nuts or some raw veggies), so that keeps me under 35 carbs for the day, which is what I'm shooting for currently. It's a relief not to run to my little notebook everytime I take a bite of something. That was fine in the beginning, but I need a break.

This morning I went out for a 35 minute jog, and have gotten a good head start on my water. I hope I can keep this up....

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Emily
Current: Size 10
Goal: Size 8

Uggh. Today started off fine, but around lunchtime I got severe stomach cramps. This isn't unusual - I get these about a week before TOM. Spent most the afternoon hunched over and wishing ds would entertain himself. This is upsetting, because I had convinced myself that this was our month for TTC. I'm running out of time - getting too old.

Didn't eat much at all today. Forced down a chicken leg at lunch and romaine/chicken salad at dinner. Inadequate veggies and inadequate carbs today. But these cramps usually subside overnight.

I made a dr appt two weeks from today to have my blood chemistry done again. I've been low carbing (most of the time ) for 6 months and I want to see if anything has improved. The scale isn't moving, so hopefully things on the inside are running smoother!

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Emily
Current: Size 10
Goal: Size 8

Emily, I'm so sorry you weren't feeling well yesterday. Why didn't you tell me? What a slouch I am for monopolizing the conversation. I'm sorry. :( Will say an extra prayer for you today. About ready to go out for a walk w/Mary right now. Will email you later. Hope today is better for you!
Hugs,
Debby

Wow. It's been over a week since I last posted. Seems like a lifetime ago.

The big news is we're finally expecting! :jump: Can't believe it. My stomach has been in knots all week. Not from nausea, but a combination of excitement and nerves. I won't relax till I'm 12 weeks along, when the chance of miscarriage is remote. At my age you can't take anything for granted.

The fun part is upping my carbs to 80-100g. I'm doing a lot of research, but I'm hoping that means gross carbs, not net. Because it's darn near impossible to get that many in eating legal foods. I've been eating a lot of fruit (berries, melon, apples) and also bought some Atkins bagels to try and up my carb count. I defrosted all my Mission lc tortillas. They've been in the freezer for months because I only eat one every couple weeks or so. And I'm thrilled I can eat all the onions I want now! I love onions, green pepper and celery (the "Blessed Trinity") as a flavoring in almost everything.

I hope my new doctor is lc friendly. I'm nervous about mentioning this woe. But truth be told, I'm going to stick to lc maintenance no matter what she says. That includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lentils, nuts, protein and cheeses. How in the world can that be unhealthy? The only things I'm omitting are overly processed pasta, white potatoes, white rice and anything made with sugar. There are no nutrients in these things that can't be gotten elsewhere. Not sure where I stand on milk yet. I get the RDA of calcium from supplements and foods like spinach, broccoli and cheese (don't like yogurt or kefir), but not sure if that's adequate.

So... a new chapter in my life begins.

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Emily
Current: Size 10
Goal: Size 8

I am so excited for you!!! Take care and enjoy yourself! I know I would have a hard time getting to 100gs of carbs without a LOT of junk!

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Lori

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My other journal http://www.lowcarbeating.com/bb/showthread.php?t=1130