SLEPT like a rock yesterday! Must have over done it and got too hot! Live and learn!

Today I feel great. Good low carb day for me.

Will go to church tonight, they serve dinner. We will see how that goes. May have to eat later at home!

Monica
206/16?/155

I've been eating clean since Saturday, attended Curves twice thus far this week, yet still haven't gotten any walking done. Lots of emotional stuff going on at home just now (from my vantage point).

How's everyone else?

April
"If at first you don't succeed, redefine success."
352/209/180
Down 143 pounds
29 to go...
http://www.geocities.com/aprilwyatt/beforeandafter

Sorry things are tough, April... (((hugs)))

Mon, sounds like you are doing great!

(I'm having connectivity issues and can't get to anyone elses posts or I might lose this )

I did fine yesterday until bedtime I had planned to cook some chicken, but it didn't happen. That meant I didn't have a protein snack before bed. Instead, I had a pbj sandwich on LC bread. Bad choice! Knocked me clean out of ketosis.

Back to basics for me!

Blessings!
Sharron
Author of "Low Carb Cooking at Sharron's Place," and "Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine," available where ever books are sold.

www.thelowcarbcook.com

"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart." Colossians 2:2

Just a quick check in before I call it a day. It's been a great day food and water-wise.

BC, ironically enough, TOM is far more likely to sneak up on me these days because I no longer morph into the Wicked Witch of the West the week before. Poor DH used to have to run for the hills. Now I just get bloated and tired. Strangely enough, I have been de-bloating like crazy today and I'm wondering if the ACV has anything to do with it. Usually it takes me several days to dump the water.

April, I read your thread on the Everything Else forum. All I can say is (((hugs))). You got some good suggestions, though, so hopefully you can get some changes in effect soon.

Esther

Hi all!

Wanted you to know that I'm still here. Yesterday was a bummer. Family stuff going on with me too. Thank God I have a job. If I were at home all the time now, I would be immobile.

I didn't eat lc yesterday, but did manage to do my posting. I drank alot of water, but not enough. Last night I buried myself in a book in order to avoid thinking, then slept good. My dh is wonderful and supportive.

Today I'm off to a workshop for two days. I'm taking my water and almonds for snacks. I don't know what dinner will be. I'll gauge what it is as to whether I bring my lunch tomorrow. I've already gotten in alot of my water today.

Peace to all, and good luck!
Peg
1/1/03
205/173/155
5'8"

(((Big sighhhh)))

I said I was going to recommit to this fabulous way of life, and instead let family issues cloud my emotions and ate ate ate!..

So, back to the drawing board. I'm going to win this round yet!

How is everyone else doing?

Crys
158/148!/142

Hey Recommitters!

Let's hear from each other! I find that my posting her at least keeps me honest with myself, if not honest with you! If I don't post, I am somehow more apt to cheat. Go figure!

this week has been terrible with my family issues taking up muchg of my thinking time. However, I've been pretty good about not "eating over it" Two days at a workshop were fairly boring in content, but the food was fabulous. Thursday night was soup with veggies and a BIG salad. Friday was another big salad with meat wraps. I was able to take out the meat and have it with the salad. I took water to drink and did on Thursday night but didn't yesterday.

I have not been good about posting outside of this Vets thread. I suppose it has to do with my own low self esteem at this point. I fight with myself about whether what I have to share is worth anything.

Crys: Keep posting, dear. You will win!

Peace, Peg
1/1/03
205/173/155
5'8"

Peg ~ Sounds like you really ate good at your conference. Hurrahhhh for you! Sounds tasty!

I believe I have finally rid my body from the carb monsters... I feel INCREDIBLE today. (It's TOM, did I just say I felt GOOD?!... lol We all need to remember this feeling when we want to eat something we should not, or when we get "in a funk".

Like riding an airplane... Some turbulence expected - though, after that we TAKE OFF!

Here's to another incredible LC day!

Having trouble drinking my water too.. Hmmmm... Off to fill up a glass!

Bottoms up!

How is eveyone else doing?

Crys
158/146/140

Oh and Peg ~ I meant to add that I have reaped much support and more from your posts. Sooooo, post, post, post!

I think sometimes people don't think they can help, when they actually help MORE then they'll ever know!



Crys

Oh RATS! Just lost a nice long reply! Nevertheless, hugs to you all. I'll check in later!

BC



172/108/108--5'2"
Zone since 4/98

BC!

Ahhhh thank ya for the hugs &

((((hugs)))))) right back atcha!

You've been on my mind today. How have you been doing? The reason I thought of you, is because I am eating clean again, and I have noticed how much that effects my whole being. ALL of me is so much more positive when I am eating well. I feel sassy, happy, and uplifted- instead of the b**** on wheels when I was on a carb spree!

Talk good about yourself because you ARE good.

Look in the mirror and say, "I am beautiful" because you ARE.

Look in the mirror and say "I am worth it today to take time for myself." (to eat right,etc.) because you ARE.

Look within yourself and see the changes you've yearned for, are those you are embracing from deep within and LIVE them.

This inspirational moment was brought to you by - - - ((crackle-crackle-crackle!)) - - -

How's everyone doing?

Take care and hang in there! YOU are doing GREAT!

Crys

Thanks for the good thoughts, Crys! Your post gave me a smile--and I hope you are still in that Zen Zone of life. It's a great place to be, a place I seem to have slipped out of right now.

Laurelyn, I wanted to say that you are among friends here. Thank you for sharing the reality of the place where you are right now. If everyone waited until they were perfect to be helpful to others, believe me, there'd be no help for anyone out there.

Peg, I know you had a busy day yesterday....

And how's everyone else?

BC



172/108/108--5'2"
Zone since 4/98

I haven't weighed in a while... Weighed this morning and, since my recommitment, I have lost five pounds!
Yes, BC - I am still in that zen state. I had been where you are. I just felt "out of it". It frustrated me bc I remembered how good it felt when I was in it. Push through this time BC, you'll be back in it too.
April, Peg, Cat Lady, everyone else - How's it going ladies?

Have an incredible LC day!

Crys
158/143/140 (looks like 142 - though will wait to claim it.. )
(size:14/7/5)

<crawling into the room>

OK OK I need to recommit....I feel sluggish and really crummy. The weekend away was glorious except for my eating..sigh....ugh

__________________
Deborah
started 3/02
171/137/137
5'9"

Hi all:

I didn't even weigh this morning because I knew that I didn't eat clean yesdterday or the day before. I was frankly afraid of what the scale would say!

I just got back from a luncheon put on by a parishioner for the entire staff. It was tasty and not lc. I had a sliver of chocolate stuff and a sliver of apricot cream stuff! What possessed me???

I'm off of everything. Off water. Off lc. Off fiber (and boy, do I feel that!), and off my cheery mood!

I'm tired. After that sugar for dessert, I'm sure that my blood sugar is off the charts. My office mate and I are both trying to stay on Atkins. We are groaning to each other and hating ourselves for being so dang weak!

Same stuff still going on with dd. Have stopped calling her every day because I frankly don't want to hear how bad it is. If I can spend just a little time not worrying about whether I will lose my gkids, I can survive this. Sooooooo glad I am working!

See ya all. I'm still recommitting. Every day. One day at a time right now. OIr, should I say, one hour at a time?

Peace, Peg
1/1/03
205/174/155
5'8"

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"Live the questions and some day you will live along into the answers."
Rainer Marie Rilke

Atkins since 2003
5'8" 206.4/197/175
65 years young