<sheepishly crawling into the room right behind Deborah>

Ahh... the past few days? Let's not even go there. But today I'm back on track and feeling much better. Felt so horrible on Sunday with dizziness and my hearing sounded really distorted and "buzzy". Being hearing impaired, any kind of funkiness in my ears just scares the be-jebbers out of me. When to the ENT yesterday and it's just inner-ear congestion, thank goodness. Oh well, a round of Sudafed this morning and what a difference. Also explains why I've been feeling too tired to exercise. One bright spot, though, I did much better with my water this weekend.

I'm with you Peg, I won't be going near my scale for a couple of days at least.

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Esther

Ok, so it seems Crys is in bliss and the rest of us, well, aren't, eh????

The thing about the Zen of eating is considering the other side of the Zen equation, if you will. Pain or discomfort-- physical, mental, or emotional, is a signal that something isn't right somewhere. I think we can all buy into that. When I am struggling with emotional eating or feeling out of control, the inner pain seems unbearable. But Buddhists would say we should rejoice when we notice that discomfort, because it represents an oppportunity if we are only observant enough, an opportunity to come into balance, to see clearly, or to use more skillful ways of thinking and acting. Lately I've been thinking a lot about this. About what else in myself and my life needs balancing, clarity, right thinking, or right action.

I do long for the Zen "zone" again, and it will come. But for now, I think in my case there is much to ponder. And for the moment, this is an ok place to be if I can use it well.

hugs to all

brenda

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BC
LC Since 1998
Highest Weight 172
Current 104-108

Well I had a pretty clean eating and drinking day yesterday. I worked hard to keep my water intake up! I am hoping by today or tommorrow to have my body back to l/c health!I appreciate this forum more than you know!

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

Hi all: Did weigh this morning and it wasn't pretty. The fiber "kicked in" yesterday, thank goodness. But, I decided to top off my long day yesterday with two donuts for the trip home. (at 10:30 pm) Arrrrrgggggh! I knew what I was doing. I was "eating over it." My dd called to say she was being evicted by the seminary from whom she rents her house in Gettysburg. She was served with a sujbpoena from the sheriff at 10:15 pm the night before.

So, up early this morning to wire her the $ she needs to keep her house. And the beat goes on.....

Today, so far I've eaten lc. My dh fixed my lc lunch and I'm sucking on a water bottle. I do have a church dinner (yes, another one. Deb, you are absolutely right!) tonight, but it is at another church for 100 jr high kids. I'm going as an advisor. Hoping there will be salad. I brought my almonds to snack on today. Busy with counseling, and administration. I get Sunday off though because of a guest preacher. Yay! Haven't had a day off for two weeks.

Anyway. About recommitment. I'm feeling pretty weak right now. But, I know myself. I will get back "in the zone." interesting and comforting thought about Zen, Bren. All major religions havae basically that same philosophy. But it is harder to find it. I love what you wrote. It is such good psychological advice too. Embrace the pain. It has a lesson for you. I KNOW that is true. But, sometimes it is harder to do than others. Thank you for reminding me.

Peace to all,
Peg
1/1/03
205/175/155
5'8"

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Rainer Marie Rilke

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

Yesterday I ate well...but failed miserably with my water consumption. Today I commit to work hard to get all that water in. I am going to face the scale tomorrow morning. Im thinking it wont be pretty.
Why do I do this when I know it is NEVER worth the consequences!????

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

It is the same vicious cycle! EAting good feeling great! Eating junk , feeling LIKE POOP! We all do it, one thing I have heard from Oprah and her guy, can't remember his name, we all eat for a reason. Not due to the food. But for the life of me, I cannot figure out my reason. Can you figure out yours?

Today will be a good lc day!

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Monica
206/16?/155

Rethmann - You nailed it on the head! Your comments ring to true.

This is the first week I've been so committed to excercising (knock on wood!.. ) . I would like to do Pilates at least 6 days a week. However, I am afraid of setting myself up to fail, by making that my goal now. (Does this make sense?). So, I am happy with myself with doing it every other day. After a while of this becoming routine, I will up it some. I just started walking again this morning too.

Seriously considering starting a journal. Maybe this would help encourage my excercise efforts.
I currently journal my foods. Anyone else journal?

Sounds like everyone is on the right path and headed for more LC success!

Keep up the good work ladies!

Crys
158/143/138-140? (5'7")

I'm here. Had a rough few days and have a cold or something like it now. Blech.

I'm eating clean though, and will be surprised if I don't have a good reading on the scale next time I weigh.

Keep on keepin' on

PS: Yes, I journal here at LCE. It is really important for my success.

Hey there, all.

Crys, setting a reasonable goal is very wise, IMO. Many of us, in spite of our very obvious humanness, are nevertheless perfectionists and set goals which are likewise unattainable on a regular basis--and then of course use any slight failure to beat ourselves up. If that rings any chimes with you at all, go easy on the goals but give yourself lots of applause when you meet or exceed them. That's another thing most don't do enough of.

Mon, (hugs). Know exactly what you mean and have some thoughts on the subjects I'll try to put together for next time.

Peg, Sharron, all, see ya tomorrow.

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LC Since 1998
Highest Weight 172
Current 104-108

How is everyone doing??

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

Living day by day is the ONLY way!

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Monica
206/16?/155

Stopping by so you will know that i haven't fallen off the planet. I have, however, fallen off this WOE!

Suspect that when I stop beating myself up for a five pound gain this week I will be back to recommit. But, I have to feel bad about it for a while before I can be honest about my commitment.

Peace, Peg
1/1/03
205/176/155
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

Ate 2/3 piece of pizza...I had waited too long to eat and my hypoglycemia was acting up. I feel sick.ugh...

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

(((hugs!)))

I'm sorry everyone is struggling so

I'm doing fine woe wise. I'm also feeling better.

Got ketosis -- ketosis is a very good thing

((((((hugs)))))) to everyone!

Peg ~ Amazing how our conscious lets us get away with nothing, eh? It takes some “down time” for me to recommit and get back into the groove too. I do appreciate this time though, because I seem to learn so much from it. You will soon have that five pounds back off. You can do it!

Deb ~ It could have been TWO THIRDS of the whole pizza, instead of 2/3 of a piece. You did alright, girl. This day will pass, these UGH feelings will pass - just remember them! (As I’m sure you will!)

Sharon ~ I am so glad you are feeling better. Congrats on your dragon breath status and your WOE!

BC ~ Oh BC, it rings so many chimes I need earplugs! I have FINALLY learned to set attainable goals instead of super hero goals. My goals I’ve always set very high, only to fail because they were not realistic. So, I aim for every other day for exercise. I figure this is a fair goal for me. If I do more, then it’s just icing on the cake.

Well, today I spent the day with my mother-in-law, whom I love to pieces. She and her husband are also low carbing . She had some Breyers LC ice cream and some LC “cheesecakey” stuff that she made, drizzled with strawberries. For the first time I tried these. I had ½ cup of the icecream and ¼ to ½ cup of the cheesecake with maybe 4-5 strawberries on top (which she said was splenda, cream cheese, and whipping cream - creamier then a pie). I’m not sure of the carb count for either. I did look at the ice cream container, but completely spaced out and forgot the number when I got home! I tried both of these, curious of the tastes after hearing so much talk of them on the forum.

From trying these new things, I confirmed some thoughts I had. Through my walk on this WOE I have found I LOVE good whole foods. I never eat processed foods or any LC treats, etc.. I love all the pure, good, healthy foods I am eating now. For me, I believe it is best to avoid these treats until I get to goal. I know some people enjoy these on a regular basis, though I don’t think I could. The pureness of the foods I eat on LC - I don’t know how to say it - create this euphoria type feeling - like zen?.. Guess you could call me a purist?… lol I am proud to eat so healthy now and I guess I get kind of snobby on it and say I don’t NEED “treats” when I can enjoy berries, etc. which are in their natural form, as a treat. I felt guilty after enjoying these LC treats and that REALLY surprised me bc they were technically legal. Do any of you feel this way, ever? Does any of this make sense? From introspective comes a vast amount of knowledge - it’s just sorting through your feelings that’s the hard part!… So, I am learning a lot about myself on this LC journey. I believe that I would probably use LC treats for those rare very special occasions (anniversary, b-day) that I HAVE to have something, but I feel like the rest of the time I would rather eat as pure and clean as I can.

Sorry for the rambling! Hope this makes sense! What are your thoughts on LC treats and how often do you use them? Like I said, when I get to goal, I wouldn’t mind incorporating them in just a little more.

Oh and this morning, I am down a pound! Might be the exercise?

((((((((Hugs)))))) & remember ~ You can’t control the waves, but you can learn to surf the tide!

Crys
158/142/138-140? 5’7” (size 7)
Atkins since 5/31/03