Go back and read the Friday 5/7/04 thread. I posted there off and on during the day. The lockdown was primarily precautionary to keep fights from breaking out again for the rest of the day. The whole thing was a "Who's the most macho" deal between a bunch of red neck white kids and the Mexicans. I think it's been brewing for quite a while. I heard that some of the whites had had their cars broken into by some Mexicans. That may or may not be true. I know one thing, the "think I'm so tough" white kids better watch out. They may out number the Mexicans, but the Mexicans will out fight (including weapons) the white kids any day. I think there was only one arrest. Monday morning we have faculty meeting at 7:30. I'm sure the principal will be back in town and have a plan by then........

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Judy
highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

Wow, Judy. Sounds tough. You definitely deserved a drink today! I have sometimes had a margarita and asked them to make it with lime juice only or with just a small amount of sugar. It's not great, but it's better. The alcohol probably burned off the carbs! (Kind of like a diet coke erasing the calories of french fries). I couldn't tell if you were at home while drinking, but there are new low-carb drink mixes. They might be worth trying.

Peg, I'm glad you're down to 170. Let me know if the lower fat works. I read the South Beach book, but I'm not yet convinced that it would work better.

Thanks also for sharing about your mom's hospital experience. I always worry that I might be over reacting, but I know that when I have been in the hospital, I have really wanted someone to advocate for me. You just can't do it when you are not feeling well. The good thing is that my Dad told me that the nurses were better the next day and he thanked me for getting after them because he was feeling pretty panicked about not getting a response. He felt really bad the day after he got up by himself a number of times. I really don't think he was ready to do it and it hurt him. I talked to him today and he said he if having a much better day and that the nurses are taking good care of him. Sooo, letting them know that we are paying attention helps.

It sounds like we are similar in our coping mechanisms, too!

I have gotten my eating under control and I am tracking. I will try to post later if I have time.

Judy -- I went back to the April thread and found your links to the protective software. I downloaded one of them tonight and then ran it. It found about 40 "adware" threats. I deleted all of them and haven't had a pop-up the whole time I have been writing. Thanks for the great tip!

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Law1
Lowcarb since July 2001
296/211/150

Yup, Judy. I did read your ongoing saga on the Friday forum. Sorry I wasn't clearer.:o I REALLY meant, "how did things turn out." You explained. I lived in a town in Southern California growing up that was 70% Mexican. In the late 50's and early 60's there was little awareness of "diversity," "segregation," or any of the issues that are so much a part of our lives now. We lived in two separate worlds. Basically, "the white kids who were high achievers, cheerleaders, popular, student government, " and the Mexican kids. The day I entered Junior High school (7 and 8th grade) someone shot someone else on the playground. We were not locked down. We just spent most of the two years afraid. High School was not much different, except that the Mexican kids had learned by then to try to assimilate. I cringe now when I remember that. Mostly I cringe at the lost opportunities I had at not getting to know a whole rich culture that lived among us. I cringe because I participated in the segregation blithely and without blinking an eye. It was "the way it was." I was NOT one of the popular kids, so felt my own angst about being left out of clubs and parties.

I knew that I had missed a HUGE opportunity when, after being out of high school for nearly 20 years, a move to Michigan, and a chance encounter with a wonderful Hispanic Pastor, I burst into tears at hearing his accent. Deep reflection followed that and a forgiving of myself finally for the ways that I had unknowingly participated in discrimination.

Now, I don't miss an opportunity to eat Mexican food; speak Spanish to those who understand; honor anyone who is not "like me;" and work politically to help others see.

I gained a pound yesterday. Not sure why. Suspect water since I ate clean. Had turkey bacon and eggbeaters for bkfst today. Not bad. I'm off to shop for a while now and then home to relax. Church was packed! Talk to you all soon.
Peace, Peg
1/1/03
205/171/155
5'8"

OKAY YOU GUYS!!! WHERE IS EVERYBODY??

I'm down to 171 today. Pretty much maintaining there. Had turkey bacon and eggbeaters again today. Boy, do I miss the fat! Saw my Dr. this morning and she agreed that it's no big deal for me to be on cholesterol meds. She prescribed them. When she gets back from her maternity leave we'll go off them and check my levels then. By BP was 120/78. this was good news too.

Realized when I went back and thought about what I had been eating that I haven't been eating enough protein. I've increased fruit (who can resist at this time of year?) and green veggies. I need to have meat instead of so much cheese.

I'm thinking that I may be leaving this 170's "decade" soon. I know that I felt that way before, but I was regularly cheating big time then. Summer and bathing suit and bare arms have chastened me! I now weigh what I weighed when we moved from Michigan to NE about 15 years ago. We spent 8 years in Michigan and in that time I gained ten pounds. So, I'm not going to be too hard on myself if I don't get into the 150's. I suspect that I've nearly reached my "set point" now. Unfortunately most of the weight charts say that I am "slightly overweight" at this height and weight. It's hard to program for age. I'm beginning to feel that it's more important how I FEEL than what a weight chart says.

Hope that this journaling on my part ends soon (hint, hint)

Peace, Peg
1/1/03
205/171/155
5'8"

Peg,
I know the feeling re: journaling......... I've done that, too.

Congratulations on the steady 171. I'll bet that the 70's will soon end. You may very well be right about hitting a set point. It really would be nice if there were charts with weights adjusted for age. I have weighed less (down to about 120) in my adult life, but I'm afraid that if I got that low again, I would look both old and anoxeric. My daughter and her friend were here last weekend. They both think I look "skinny". In fact they had a discussion about how someone "older" in a size 10 looks lots smaller than a young person in a 10.......... Whatever??? that was their observation.

I still need to visit some of the other forums and see if we can solicit some new members. It just seems that I haven't had time to do it.

Law, glad the spyware programs were helpful. Load the other program onto your computer, too. There are often things found by one that the other misses. Update and run Adaware on a regular basis. Set Spybot to "Immunize" and it will work continously. It's good to hear that your dad is getting better. I'm also a firm believer in having someone stay at the hospital when the patient is unable to help themselves.

*And for me...... I was 138 this morning.
*School seems to be calm, but there is a strong presence of police around. 5 kids were suspended, one was arrested. The ones that were suspended will be sent to alternative school for the rest of this year and the first semester of the next one.
*I'm taking Friday off!! That's the first full personal or sick day that I have taken this year -- I took 1/2 day a couple of weeks ago.
*Saturday we will leave about 7:30 for DD's graduation. Say some prayers that she finds a job soon.

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Judy
highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

Happy Friday!! I'm taking a "Mental Health Day" and loving it! DD graduates tomorrow and has some interview in Dallas next week. ---- Things are good.

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Judy
highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

Hi Judy and lurkers:

I'm here! Just busy with writing today. Weight is pretty much staying at 171 right now. Water not good. Hoping to slam some in today. Ate lc yesterday except for pizza for dinner. Too tired to cook, so we ordered pizza and watched a movie. Oh well.....

Today dh is gone and I am off to run some banking errands before it gets too late. Then, chained to my compuer until the Holy Spirit decides to visit me with a sermon! Things are going really good here. DD moves to CA next week. She has expressed all kinds of love because of my support for her. I am thrilled and still kind of cautious.

I leave Monday for New York City and Arizona for two weeks. I probably won't be checking in. Don't know about internet access. But, I'll check in tomorrow.

Peace, Peg
1/1/03
205/171/155
5'8"

Peg,
Have a good trip. You deserve a break!

Graduation was very nice. There were about 1000 graduates and 8000 parents and friends. To say the building was crowded is a slight understatement. Keep your fingers crossed and your prayers going that one of the interviews this week will turn positive.

I've been eating fairly well ........... but then I bought some Blue Bell Low Carb ice cream. I don't know if you can get Blue Bell where you live, but it's outstanding! It had been so long since I had had chocolate ice cream that I really had to really caution myself not to eat more than the 1/2 cup serving. Ohhh, it was good.

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Judy
highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

Welcome new "trackers". Please feel free to jump in. The usual format is similar to this:

Weight: 138
Calories: ???
Fat:???
Carbs: ??? - ??? fiber = ??? net carbs
Protein: ???
Water: ???

Obviously I didn't track all the way through the day. We went to a reception this evening and it really threw off any ideas that I had about the quantities that I ate.

Come on in.......We're friendly!

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Judy
highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

I feel rejected --- no new trackers........

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Judy
highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

Peg, when are you coming back......it's lonely here.

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Judy
highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

Hi Judy and Peg!

I have been reading your posts, but haven't had time to post myself. My dad is doing really well. Other things have been busy. My daughter is in a play and I have been running all over the place helping her to get ready. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law are in town from Bulgaria with their two kids. Work hasn't been too busy, for a change.

My eating hasn't been very good. I did really well for a while and lost the pounds I gained while with my Dad at the hospital. Then, last Monday, we went out at work to celebrate a big victory. I had two drinks and ate some carby snacks. I gained 5 pounds! I thought maybe they were just fluid retention, but they haven't gone away. I have been eating on plan ever since and have only managed to lose 3 of them. Very frustrating!

I think I may have to do induction for a week. What do you think? I appreciate any advice.

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Law1
Lowcarb since July 2001
296/211/150

Hey there Judy and Peg! Sorry, I seemed to have left you. I just don't have the time anymore. The past few weeks, I have been falling asleep around 8:30 on the couch.

I haven't had time to sort through and see what all has been going on with you guys. But, I thought I could at least let you know what is happening with me and why I haven't been on here in such a long long time.

We had our semester finish up the first week in May. So, making finals and grading kept me busy. Then the following week, I started teaching summer school four days a week, with two classes. I have a total of 40 students in those two classes, which is unreal for summer courses.

My parents opened a restaurant, with mothers day being their first weekend. So, I went there to wait tables. The next weekend (last weekend), I went in again this time to do scholarship interviews at my high school. I also ended up waiting tables all weekend. This weekend, I went in yet again for graduation and presentation of the scholarship. And, guess what?! I waited tables also. Today was very busy and I was the only one waiting tables. I kept apologizing for taking so long to get drinks and such. All in all, it hasn't been too bad, I made some really good tip money.

Now, they want me to come in next weekend, since it is memorial day. I just don't know. I already said I wasn't going to, cause I need to do my own work. But, I guess we'll see how it goes this week. They may need an extra waitress.

I still have two weeks left of summer school. Only eight more days, then I get to enjoy two months off.

As far as the eating, still doing good. I had bounced to 147, but after going home one weekend and working, I lost 4 pounds. Amazing being at a restaurant 12 hours or more each day and losing weight. Although, it's because I was too busy to eat when I normally would. So, I maybe had one meal each day. When I left on Thursday, I was at 144, we'll see what it is in the morning.

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220/139/135
4 to go!

Hey gang, if you're looking for new trackers, can I join in??? I'm using DietPower to track now, and I know reporting in will be good for me, if you guys don't mind.

Judy, what would you think about "advertising" in some of the other forums? I know there are plenty of members who track, and some may never have ventured here. Since I wasn't in on the beginning though, I don't know if you are looking for the more experienced low carbers or not. If so, that could be clarified up front. Just a thought....

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BC
LC Since 1998
Highest Weight 172
Current 104-108

I think the 'location' of this thread may be keeping some away. Do you have to be a veteran and on maintenance for this? I love reading all your posts, but definitely am not in that classification yet.

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Mary Kay 1/1/04 - 232
5/19/08 (5/23/08) - sw226/(cw222)/mg210/fg160