Law, Sorry, the paper got tossed. I tried to find the article on line but the archive was under construction. I hope some of the links will be helpful. Oh, those ABCDs will get you (in more ways than one).

Today's numbers
Calories:1603
Fat:106--(61%)
Carbs:63-15f= 48 net (12%)
Protein:107 (27%)

Judy

180/142.5/138
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill

And for today......

Calories:1308
Fat:87 (61%)
Carbs:69-21f = 48net (15%)
Proteins:78 (24%)

The air in my room at school is so cold that I have had a hard time drinking enough water. I've got to do better on that.

Judy

180/142.5/138
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill

Hi Judy:
You are so wonderful with your tracking! Really a challenge to me. I'm still (sort of) eating LC. This morning I got up late (first time in months) and stopped through McD's for a bacon egg biscuit. At least I didn't get the hashbrowns and diet coke that I used to get. But, it is something that I used to do all the time "because I just didn't have time to eat at home." I'm confessing because I want you ALL to keep me honest on this WOL.
As a psychologist, I find it interesting (and a little scary if you want to know the truth) that I drove through Mc'Ds today. That was my "undoing" 20 yrs ago when I began ministry. First Mc'D's, and than Dunkin Donuts. Arrrrggghhhh!
I was up a lb this morning. 179. I'm wondering why I'm sabotaging myself? But, I'll track tomorrow on day off. (Sounds suspicuously like "Scarlett" doesn't it?)
Peg
1/1/03
205/179/165 5'8"

Peg, I think one of the biggest challenges of both ongoing weight loss, and especially maintenance is not to get lazy. On another thread purplefrost confessed that laziness led her to gain 7 pounds over the summer. She had only been 8 lbs from goal when that happened. I really don't want to slide back, and by tracking I am both fighting to get off those last few pounds and to keep myself conscience of whatI am eating. You see, I've been here more than once (who hasn't). This time I want to do it for health, for my self image, to be a good influence to my daughter who desperately needs to do this before she gets any heavier, and just generally because I want to beat the statistics. I am truly enjoying being a "normal" sized 10-12 again. Shopping is fun, and I feel so much better about me.

**Funny that you mention McDonald's as a problem when you started in the ministry....the pastor of my church often comments on her great dislike of cooking and great love of McDonald's. Maybe it's job related

Today's numbers:
Calories: 1718
Fat: 108 (58%)
Carbs: 80-15f=65 net (15%) EEEK
Protein: 115 (27%)

Judy

180/142.5/138
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill

[This message was edited by Judy on 10-09-03 at 07:00 PM.]

Today's numbers:
Calories: 1515
Fat: 88 (54%)
Carbs:58-23f= 35net (9%)
Protein:97 (26%)
Plus two glasses of wine -- 22 grams of what? carbs?

It was definitely ABCD!! (Adult Beverage Consumption Day) Thank heavens Columbus discovered America and we have a holiday on Monday!

Judy

180/142.5/138
"How long does getting thin take?"
Winnie the Pooh,Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

Thanks, Judy: Yup, I think it's job related. Mc'D's that is!
Now I'm up two lbs. Saw 181 this morning. We went to the movies yesterday, and I had trouble walking past the "goodies counter." (So I didn't. I stopped)
Well, each day is new for me, so instead of beating myself up, I'm starting new today. I've eaten LC all day, and got my water in. I also exercised this morning, so should see at least a water loss of a little tomorrow.
In another post I talked about a "switch" being turned on (or off) when it comes to this WOL. I don't think I've turned off the switch, but I do think that I'm "playing with it!"
As an introvert, believe me I'm doing a lot of thinking about it! It's in the thinking about it that my behavior changes.
Peace, Peg
1/1/03
205/181/165 5'8"

OK, Peg, here's my theory...... You went on vacation and were pretty successful in not gaining a huge amount. That month off, and it's reasonable success, has given you the false security that you can eat "normal" again. Getting back on plan and back in control is going to require some effort. You are worth that effort! Don't start a free fall -- you can do it. Keep your hands off the switch. Once you make the committment and get back in control you won't have to think about it so much.

Today's numbers:
Calories: 161
Fat: 130 (72%)
Carbs: 54-12f=42 net (10%)
Protein 70 (17%)

Judy

180/142.5/138
"How long does getting thin take?"
Winnie the Pooh,Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

Hey there Judy! Saw your post in the school challenge about this. Maybe this is what I need to help lose those last 10 pounds. I just spent two weeks on induction and lost 5 pounds that I had regained. Just need to be more accountable. I have been meaning to track again, and this is a good a time as any.

Calories: 1413
Fat: 96 (62%)
Carbs: 34 (8%)
Fiber: 7
Protein: 103 (30%)

220/145/135
10 to go!

Elyssa,
Glad to have you join in. I hope the tracking works for you. I really think it has been important in helping me determine a permanent WOE. Sometimes I'm the only one around --- I'm glad to have the company.

Judy

180/142.5/138
"How long does getting thin take?"
Winnie the Pooh,Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

Thanks Judy!
Wow! That makes sense. Today I stayed away from the goodies at fellowship hour. Went out to lunch with a parishiohner but ate a salad with shrimp, and water. The rest of the day was okay including dinner. That's two days under my belt with no cheating!
Hope to track tomorrow. Thanks so much for your insightl. I think you are just right.
Peg
1/1/03
205/180/165 5'8"

Peg, Glad I could help. In a two or three days you will be back to a more stable place and things will be much better. As for me...... Friday I was so tired I had two small glasses of wine.... shouldn't have......yesterday I ate a ton, and tonight I feel stuffed again. That's not going to get me to goal any quicker. Initially I had hoped to make it by the end of this month. I'm afraid that's not going to happen. One thing about it, when you lose the last 5-10 slowly it gives you a chance to ease into maintenance and further perfect this as a WOL.

Today's numbers:
Calories:1623
Fat:118--(67%)
Carbs:55-20f=35 net (9%)
Protein: 98 (25%)

Judy

180/142.5/138
"How long does getting thin take?"
Winnie the Pooh,Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

Hi All.

Unfortunately, even though Columbus discovered America, we no longer get the day off. Even worse, I am starting a trial tomorrow. I have also been a single parent all weekend (I don't know how anyone does it full time!). I have eating pretty well and tracking sporadically. Oh well. I will try to keep the eating okay during trial. My biggest incentive is that I can't afford to be groggy during trial. The worst is the drinking of adult beverages after it's all over. Anyway, don't worry about sending out a search party for me until after Wednesday(when trial is supposed to be over).

Here are my stats for today.

Calories: 1770
Fat grams: 136
Carbs: 65
Fiber: 20
Net Carbs: 45
Protein: 96

I haven't been able to bring myself to weigh myself lately.

Pegster: I know exactly what you mean about turning a "switch" on and off. What I can't figure out is why it is sometimes on and sometimes off. Have you figured that out at all?

Law1
Lowcarb since July 2001
296/211/150

Hi Law1 and Judy (and all)
Have to say I haven't figured out how to turn on or off the switch either. I can't say that I even knew that I was "playing with it" until I started thinking about why it seems to hard to track, but more, why it's so hard to not eat that which I have not eaten for so long. (How's that for a convoluted sentence?)
Anyway. Today I did well again. We went to a camp open house during the day (DH needed to schmooze) and had lunch there (buffet). I had green beans and turkey (with no potatoes or gravy). DH went over to "browse" the dessert table. I should have left then! He brought back a dessert which I had four or five bites from. Other than that, I ate lc, and got in my water. I was down another pound this morning.
Peg
1/1/03
205/179/165 5'8"
(my goal is my b'dy in November)

Peg -- 1 lb. down, and below the decade mark again. You'll get back with it soon.

I made the mistake of drinking a couple of glasses of wine Friday and night and it set off a massive yoyo. Saturday morning I was 142, Sunday @144 and today @ 145. There is no way that I have had 10,000 extra calories in the last two days, so the only thing I can blame it on is water problems caused from the wine. Hopefully tomorrow things will be "normal" again. I can tell tonight that my rings are looser. Maybe I have shed the excess. I believe I'll leave the wine in the fridge for a while.........

Today's counts:
Calories: 1370
Fat:109 (73%)
Carbs:36-10f=26 net (8%)
Protein:65 (19%)

Judy

180/142.5/138
"How long does getting thin take?"
Winnie the Pooh,Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

I am soooo tired.

Trial went fairly well today. More tomorrow. I controlled my eating except for one piece of french bread and a few bites of french fries that came with my sandwich (I left the bun!). I am proud of myself

Stats:

Calories: 1381
Fat grams: 87
Carbs: 29
Fiber: 6
Net carbs: 23
Protein grams: 104

Law1
Lowcarb since July 2001
296/211/150