Pam's Low Carb Road (Comments Welcome)

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

I can't believe I'm even doing this. I'm more or less a lurker with a comment here and there, but I have decided to push myself forward (and downward)!!

BACKGROUND: 39 yrs. old , 5'3"
Homeschool mom of 3 (10,7 & 3)
Married to DH for 18 yrs.
Have lost 20 lbs. before WISH
Need to lose (gulp!) 140 more pounds
Have lost 6 more since starting WISH 8-1-03
Using Herbalife Lo-Carb (Much like Atkins but with shakes and snacks built in )

I probably won't be able to post but once a week. But I want a little more accountability built into my program and also a record that I can see.

I know that I will keep a running Monthly talley, weighing in officially at the end of each month.

I'm trying to keep to under 20 carbs a day and around 1200-1300 calories. I find I stall my weight loss if I go much higher than that. What I need to do is build in an exercise routine, but one habit at a time.;)

Thanks for all of the support you guys give. Just reading WISH everyday keeps me motivated and wanting to reach for more!!:wave: :teeth:

[LuvTigger]

Hi Pam!

Just wanted to say you can do it! I know what you mean about posting...I don't even tell my BF, who I live with and have been with forever, how much I weigh!!! I will tell him AFTER I have lost all the weight!

And yes, being on the WISH creates a sense of accountability, which is one of the reasons I love it so much! That and everyone here is so supportive and encouraging.

Best wishes to you, onward and downward!

Kendra

[5infam]

Pam,

I know what its like to have a lot to lose. I started at 310, and am now at 238, and on my way to 175. It probably feels like a long journey to you, but just remeber that it just gets easier along the way as you change your habits and lifestyle. Also, I find it helpful to not concentrate so much on my overall goal, but really focus on the next 5 or 10 pounds. I was really psyched yesterday when I weighed myself and found out that I was finally out of the 240's and in to the 230's!! So now, I am looking forward to being under 235, then I will look at getting into the 220's and so on. I know you can't post here often, but try and keep a written list of what you eat...it is really helpful and will keep you honest.

Good luck!! I know you will get there:cool: :cool: :cool:

Frank

[Castillo Mom]

Welcome to the Journals board! The journaling will help, even if it's only once a week. I try to journal daily, but I can do that because I have a computer at home and at work. Don't look at the overall weight you want lose, just try to make mini goals for yourself as Frank mentioned. There's so many nice people on the WISH board and they're great motivators, so visit as often as you can. Best wishes!

[Duggas]

Hi Pam

Well done on your weight loss so far.:D I'm another Pam, I'm currently 243lbs and would like to lose around 80lbs. I've found that these journals are a great way of keeping the motivation going, especially if people post to your journal giving you encouragement. Its really helped me, I'm British living near Cambridge in England and the thought of someone from another country supporting me is great. Frank & Castillo Mom are right, small goals are the way to go, even if its just a couple of lbs. I track my weight in kilos as well as lbs that way I can set mini goals based on either scale.

So, keep up the good work, post when you can and remember any exercise is better than none at all.

Pam

[Auntmeme]

Welcome Pam!

We're in this together, keep focused & try to track all that you eat. Also any exercise does make a difference, a little 10 min walk at lunch will do wonders.

Set your mini goals, we'll be here cheering you on:wave:

[DoeWDW]

Hi Pam!

You sound like you have a plan and now all you have to do is follow through. There may be bumps along the way, but we're all here to help you over them.

You go, girl!!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks for all of the encouragement, guys.

I have really "fallen off the wagon" lately. I don't know what happened. I was in the zone and then I was totally out of it.
But one thing about me, I will never give up.

I'm back on plan now, and I figure I can still get a nice chunck off by Christmas. Right now my goal is for the next 15 pounds. I'm hoping to get that off by Oct. 1. Wish me luck!!!

[DoeWDW]

Pam, every day is a new opportunity! You can do this! We're all rooting you on!

Hang in there! Each choice you make is a chance to choose to have a healthier body - the weight loss is a nice side benefit too!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks for all of the support guys. I am "in the zone" again. I feel so good when I am doing what I'm supposed to be doing.

I have three friends who are now doing it with me and we communicate almost on a daily basis, so that is helping too.

Hey Doreen, I'm originally from Harrisburg, Pa. (Well, actually a little town called Highspire). My mom, sister, and her family are still there so I am down there A LOT!!! I Love it there! It's so close to so much. Thanks for the support. Your words were very encouraging.:D


Onward and downward!!!!:Pinkbounc

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Doing great. Today is day seven cheat free.

I went shopping today and got spicy pre-cooked sausage patties and roasted soy nuts, all kinds of lo-carb stuff. Boy, did I have fun. I love to cook and try new things, you know, get away from the same old things.

Yesterday I counted 20 carbs. Today I'm going to try to see if I can get lower than that.

B- Herbalife Protein Bar - 1.5

L- 3 Eggs 1.5
2 oz. cheese 2
2 sausage patties 1

D- Crabcakes- eggs, crabmeat, green pepper, mayo,salt,pepper,hot sauce,pimentos

2 carbs per crabcakes X 2 cakes=4

Snack - roasted soy nuts 1
herbal tea
w/splenda 1

TOTAL 12 CARBS

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

[Auntmeme]

You are doing great! Keep it up to go down:bounce:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Sept 16, 2003

Doing good. I am going to try to write more often in this journal, though. Zurgswife, you inspired me.:D So here goes........

eggs 2
cheese 2
sausage 2
splenda 1
protein bar 1.5
cough drop 3.5 ( I REALLY needed this, stink!)
cheese 2
turkey 0
splenda 1

(needed a late night snack)
cheese 1
turkey 1
dip 3
total 20 whew! right at the limit :D

Feel pretty good today physically, even though I have a headcold/cough. Not a bad one thankfully. But my mind was a little discouraged. I let myself think about how long a road I have to hoe. I can't do that. I'll fail. I keep telling myself that if this takes 2 years, then it takes 2 years. One day at a time. Today is a day that I can't think beyond today. Just keep your eye on today and getting through. Yeah, just get through.......;)

[nancyj_pa]

Wow! 11 days cheat free is really great. How do you like the Herbalife products? I tried them a couple of years ago but they didn't work too well for me. It seems a regular low carb with no sugar, no flour works best for me.

It's great posting on the journal. So many nice people give you encouragement and support.

Each pound lost is considered a victory!

I'm trying to look at this whole process as a life change. Hopefully, I'll be able to keep this up for a long time. My joints are getting better even with such a small loss (13 pounds). If you watch Dr. Phil, he says that losing 10% of your body weight will result in a 60% reduction in one's likelihood of getting diabetes.

So keep up the good work. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[DoeWDW]

Pam, you are right on track! Induction is tough, but you're doing very well! I hadn't thought about crabcakes until I saw them in your menus. I love them but the rest of the family doesn't. Maybe I'll splurge and make some just for me - I LOVE eating low-carb - we get to eat such yummy foods!!

I'm about 20 minutes south of Highspire and often drive through there on my way to work. What a small world!!

Keep taking those baby steps day by day. I, too, have a hard time looking long term. I feel much better when I try to just tackle one day at a time.

Every time you choose to eat healthy food or exercise, you are truly loving yourself! Keep making those good choices!! The weight will take care of itself, I promise!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Feeling absolutely FANTASTIC!

Herbalife Choc. Fudge Protein Bar 1.5
splenda 1
Choc. Coconut Bar (Very hectic homeschool day) 1.5
splenda 1
tea w/a little milk 1
6 oz chicken(packaged) 2
avacado 5
sour cream 2
salsa 2
cheese 1
soy nuts 2
splenda 1

Total 21 Carbs

Dinner on Wednesdays is at church. They were having sloppy joes tonight so I brought my own. I had bought a package of already cooked, frozen chicken strips just for nights like tonight. Man, 1 carb per 3 oz serving but it was really good. I made my own guacamole with a whole avacado (which I think is about 5 carbs when you take out the fiber, isn't it??) and salsa, put cheese and sour cream on top and a few hot jalepenos........WOW!! Yum, yum, yum. I felt sorry for the people that had to eat sloppy joes! :teeth: Got home about 8:15 and munched on some soy nuts while watching a little TV (which I have no time for, by the way, so why do I sit there...:rolleyes: ).

My three buddies that are doing lo-carb are doing great, too. I checked with all three today. All reported being faithful to program and losing weight, so that was encouraging, too.

Checked my Keto stick twice today. I know, I know....but it's hard not getting addicted to those things!:D I showed a moderate reading so I'm doing really well. Hope I see some action on the scales on Saturday. :cool:

[DoeWDW]

Pamela, I used to hang out on the alt.support.diet.low-carb newsgroup and the people there always cut their keto-stix in half VERY CAREFULLY. If you really are addicted to using them, they can get expensive! Just thought I'd pass along the tip. :D

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Doreen,

WHAT A GREAT TIP!! I would have never thought of that. Thank you. I'll be careful!!!:D :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

OK. Didn't get time to post this yesterday, so I'll do two days in one.

Sept. 18, 2003

6 pieces of sausage:teeth: 3 carbs
3 eggs 2 carbs
cheese 2 carbs
tuna fish 1 carb
mayo 0 carb
2 crackers 4 carbs
5 oz red wine 3 carbs
protein bar 1.5 carbs
splenda 1 carb
1 oz chicken(a little breading was on it) 2 carbs

total 19.5 Carbs

Felt a little tired today. Felt kind of weak. Thought maybe I might be losing too fast, which sometimes happens with lo-carb. Looked at my keto stick and it was dark purple. Yep! That was it. So I thought this would be a good night for that glass of wine I've been wanting.:teeth: I think I added the carbs right. It was Taylor red table wine. I couldn't find red wine on Atkins sight carb counter. Found it on another lo-carb sight. It said 2 for 4oz. So I made it 3 for 5 oz. I find it hard to believe that red wine is so few carbs. It is because it was on dry side and not a sweet dessert wine?? Oh, well.


Sept. 19, 2003

My keto stick was still medium pink this morning, so the wine must not have messed me up. Feeling pretty good today. Had my GYN annual (or not so annual for me :D but I'm going to be better) appointment today. First time at this doctor's office. Had a great NP. She was fantastic! This will make it easier for me to make that yearly appointment.

(I'm also reporting dinner, which I haven't eaten yet. I'm going to stick to this menu, though)

4 pieces sausage
(Iknow, I'm on a sausage kick lately) 2 carbs
3 eggs (Jumbo,jumbo) 3 carbs
cheese 1 carb
6 oz packaged chicken 2 carbs
sour cream 2 carbs
avacado 2.5 carbs
salsa 2.5 carbs
splenda 1 carb

Total 16 Carbs

[DoeWDW]

Hi Pam, from southcentral PA! We have weathered the storm!! I hope your family from down this way are all safe and sound.

Your menus look great! Sounds like you're making such good choices! Knowing when to have a little something extra like a glass of wine and making that choice intelligently instead of when you're on a binge - I am so proud of you!!! You really are making this a way of life and not just a temporary diet! You are learning how to eat for the long term so you will never have to worry about gaining the weight back. You'll always know exactly what to do if/when the scale creeps up a bit.

Keep it up, Pam!!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Stayed up way too late last night. Soccer games today for my DD7. Beautiful day outside today, but today was one of those days I felt sorry for myself. Shoot, why do I do that?? But I kept on program. I kept telling myself I will feel a lot worse if I deal with it with food. I guess it wasn't really my weight so much, although that didn't help, as much as it was a feeling like I just don't add up to much. I must be having a melancholy day, because I know that's stupid!:rolleyes: It was a rough day with the kids, too. DH was sick, so he couldn't go to the soccer game and I was left to the 3 kids alone all day. How do single parents do it?? I think I missed half of my DD's game running after my DS3. And then they wouldn't stop getting on each other's nerves, which in turn, got on MINE!:crazy: They are usually not like this so when they are, it throws me off. Oh well, at least I was able to keep on program. And thank God for early bedtimes:D . It's Saturday night, tomorrow's Sunday and church starts at 8:30am:eek: and I'm teaching 4th grade Sunday school and my DH teaches an adult SS class. I need to get to bed early tonight.

Sausage 1 c
cheese 4c
eggs 2 c
chicken 1c
avocado 5c
tomato 3c
hot dog 3c
mustard 0c
splenda w/tea 1c

TOTAL 20c Keto stick is still purple :teeth:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

WOW! Had a steak today for the first time in a while. I absolutely stuffed myself. I usually try to keep my calories down too, but today, I went for it. :teeth:

Also, made two heads of cauliflower by boiling it, adding butter and some velveeta. OH MY GOODNESS, WAS THIS EVER GOOD! I had read about mock mashed potatoes but hadn't tried them. Man, this is THE substitute for mashed potatoes. My family fell on them. More expensive than potatoes, but who wants to put a price on health, right??

1/2 Atkins protein bar 1
splenda 1
steak 0
cauliflower 7
velveeta 9
Herbalife protein bar 1.5
coffee 0
cream .5

TOTAL 20 Keto stick is purple. Yipeeeee!

Percentages:

FAT 64%
PROTEIN 32%
CARB 4%

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Sept. 22, 2003

Atkins protein bar 2
splena w/tea 1
1 1/2 cups salad 2
blue cheese dressing 2
3 oz steak 0
olives 2
3 eggs 3
sausage .5
cheese 1
coffee w/cream 1

TOTAL 14.5 CARBS

Percentages:
FAT 68%
PROTEIN 27%
CARB 5%

KETO STICK- PURPLE

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

OK. It's confession time. Last night the temptation of the leftover mashed potatoes and corn got the best of me. Really, really STUPID. WHY DID I DO THAT??? I AM SO MAD!:mad: :mad:
What was I thinking? Obviously, I WASN'T thinking!!!!

Whatever.:rolleyes: Now I start again from scratch. I can never make it to the 21 day mark. UUUUggggggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

ok. ok. Just stop and get over it. It's history. Learn from this. You know what I've learned? Nothing tastes as good as my cheat free clippie feels!!:D Next time I cheat, it better be something like Thanksgiving or Christmas, because otherwise it just isn't worth it. Now I have to lose those same few pounds all over again.:rolleyes:

NEW DAY: September 23, 2003

Atkins protein bar 2 carbs
splenda w/tea 1 carb
salad 2 carb
blue cheese dressing 2 carb
cheese 2 carb
chewing gum 2 carb
protein shake 0 carb
splenda w/tea 1 carb

TOTAL 12 CARBS

Yikes! I will only have 1,000 calories today. Gee, how did I do that??

I can't believe my keto stick is light pink. After last night, I thought it would take 2 days to get back into ketosis. What a nice suprise.:D

Percentages:

FAT: 67%
PROTEIN: 28%
CARB: 5%

[wovenwonder]

Your journal looks fabulous! You are doing a terrific job --- I can tell that you are very committed to this way of eating. You must be one of those lucky ones that doesn't stall from the bars and shakes. So many people say that those things stall them big time if they use them for more than emergencies. I've never seen the herbalife bars --- are they good?

Keep up the good work!:D

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well Jody,
I think maybe the candy affects me more than the bars. But I will definately keep vigilant about that.

The Herbalife bars are great. Or I should say the choc. coconut and choc. fudge are great because I don't like the lemon or choc. peanut butter. I know people that like those flavors but I guess everybody has there own tastes.

We probably go thru a box a week and a box contains 14. My kids love them. They have them for an afternoon snack. It's so much better for them than Little Debbie's!! :D

Thanks for the encouragement, too. That is always welcome.:D

Sept. 24, 2003
sausage 1 carb
salad 2 carb
sour cream 2 carb
salsa 4 carb
ground beef 0 carb
cheese 3 carb
salad 2 carb
sour cream 2 carb
salsa 4 carb
soy nuts 5 carb
diet root beer 0 carb
heavy cream 2 carb

TOTAL 27 CARBS
Keto stick - Barely pink (guess this is still the after affects of the potatoes :rolleyes: )

Percentages:
FAT: 70%
PROTEIN: 24%
CARB: 6%

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, I'm up early today. Lots of things to get accomplished and tons of housework, not to mention homeschooling.

Weight today, 258. Two pounds to get my new clippie. Come on, Pam, you can do it. Going to watch the calories today, too.

splenda w/tea 1 carb
Atkins protein bar 2 carb
2 cheeseburger 2 carb
soy nuts 5 carb
2 hotdogs 4 carb
cheese 2 carb
bread :rolleyes: 15 Carb

TOTAL 31 Carbs

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Tonight I leave for a women's retreat with about 30 ladies from our church. I'm a little nervous because I have no control over what is being served, food wise. Yikes! I'm hoping that they have some kind of meat. Just watch, it will be PASTA NIGHT or something! Well, I'm bringing my soynuts, water, protein bars....oh I hope I don't need them. And I also hope they have eggs for breakfast.....please,please......

tea w/splenda 1 carb
sausage 1 carb
eggs 2 carb
Herb. protein bar 1.5 carb

[DoeWDW]

Oh, Pam! Those retreats are HARD!! Definitely take food with you and don't be afraid to eat it in front of everyone else. Just tell them that you're working on a healthier you and it's important to you!!

You're doing fine. The bump in the road this week (with the leftovers) was unfortunate but nothing you can't bounce back from. Each day, in fact each meal, we get another chance to make good healthy food choices!! I know what you mean about losing that cheat free clippie though! I was prowling the kitchen last night, looking to find cheat food, but everything I found didn't look good enough to start my cheat free count over! You made it for WEEKS without cheating - you should be proud of yourself!!!

Keep up the good work and I'm sending good thoughts for your retreat this weekend!!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, the retreat went well. Dinner Friday night was great. Had a chicken breast and salad. Breakfast....just as I had feared....fruit, bagels, oatmeal cake, muffins and juice. I had brought food so I SAT THERE WITH MY TWO CHEESESTICKS AND COFFEE!! How about that!:teeth: I felt mighty proud of myself. I got pretty hungry during the day though. That night I think I had too many calories .....I just couldn't fill up. I think it was because I had a tiny breakfast.

Sunday.....did ok on carbs I think but I went way over on calories. I had actually gained a pound when I woke up Monday morning.

Monday:

Today is the first day of the KISS challenge. This is going to be hard. But I'm going to give it my best shot.

eggs 3 carbs
tuna 0 carbs
mayo 0 carbs
hamburger 0 carbs
green beans 4 carbs
scrambled eggs 2 carbs
butter 0 carbs

TOTAL 9 CARBS

Keto Stick Negative (had some garlic bread last night):rolleyes:

****WAIT!!!!!****
It's 11:10pm (couldn't sleep) and I tested my Keto stick just to see.....IT'S PURPLE!! How did that happen?? Maybe there is something to this "no sugar alcohol" thing. This is amazing!:eek:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

WOW!!! I lost enough to get MY 10 POUND CLIPPIE!!:teeth:

I'm so excited. I kept playing around with the same 2-3 pounds and now it's finally off. Yeeeeeeeehhaaaaaaa!!!!!

Today we have a field trip and I can't think of anything to bring except a hard boiled egg and some radishes. Usually, I would bring a protein bar but that's out for two weeks while I'm on the KISS challenge. I'll think about what to have for dinner later.

3 scrambled eggs
butter
4 hard boiled eggs
radishes 3 carbs
beef
chicken
and cauliflower,cauliflower, cauliflower!!!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Day 3 of KISS

Break. -
scrambled eggs

Lunch- really busy so I opted for 2 hardboiled eggs

Dinner - 4 oz. chicken breast, raw broccoli, squash,mint tea

Keto stick- dark pink

256 pounds

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

253lbs:teeth: (did I ever think that I would smile when those numbers came out of my mouth):upsidedow

WOW!! I can't believe this. I am down another 3 pounds. That makes 6 total pounds in 3 days. This makes me feel great because I am still working on getting off the weight that I had gained after I had lost it!!:rolleyes: Does that make any sense?:p I was up to 48 lbs gone, then gained 28 back! Uggghhh!! Stupid, stupid,stupid. Oh well, I'm back on track now.

I didn't really feel hungry last night, but I did go to bed with an empty feeling. It was actually nice to feel that way. For so long it was the opposite.....I would stuff myself.

So, today is day 4 on KISS. I think maybe I'm cutting calories, too, because I'm not eating cheese, blue cheese dressing, stuff like that. I'm just trying to figure out how I've lost so much so fast. Was I really being that bad with my art. sweetener and processed meats??

OK. Now it's time for the "what have you eaten today" part.:D

B:
3 scrambeld eggs
Tea

L:
4 oz chic. breast
water

D:chicken salad, chicken salad, chicken salad...I think I overdid it!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, today was a bust.

Went to someone's house for dinner and it was baked ZITI, rolls and apple pie for dessert. I just splurged. I enjoyed it while I ate it because I knew the next day I was going right back to KISSing.:teeth:

Didn't weigh myself either, and probably won't for a couple of days. You know, you tend to get down after you've gained and then it seems like it goes down hill from there?? Well, I don't want that to happen. So much of this is psychological, isn't it?? :rolleyes:

I am back on track today. I changed my KISS challenge to day one. I think I really want to do 14 days straight, maybe more. And I also changed my star clippie. Will I ever get to 20, let alone 100???:mad: Oh well, here we go..............:D

[DoeWDW]

You're doing just fine, Pam!! You sound like you're right back on track. You can do this!! I'll be checking in and watching the numbers on your star clippie go up and up!! I think 20 sounds like a good goal!

[wovenwonder]

You are in a good mindset Pam! You will ALWAYS have special occasions when you go to eat at someone's house, holidays, vacations, etc ---- but as long as you get right back on track you are STILL succeeding! Why don't you wait until monday morning to weigh in [after working real hard at KISSing over the weekend]. Don't think about that ONE night that went bad but look at the big picture. I think you may still show a good weekly loss come monday morning. AND you are so close to being in the 240's!!!!!!!!!:tongue: Won't it feel SO GOOD to leave the 250's behind you!

I stayed the same from yesterday until today. Tonite I am going to a chinese BUFFET with my cousin. I might have a salad with oil & vinegar dressing then I plan to choose whatever fish dish they have. PLUS they usually have green beans and ofcourse the steamed shrimp and crab legs with BUTTER! I will try to really watch that I don't over indulge in the butter because I just KNOW that will make me retain water. UGH!

So here is to WISHing you a succesful KISS weekend!:sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Oh, Doreen and Jody,

You guys are just what I needed today!:sunny: You are so encouraging. Thanks. It means a lot.

I am doing great today. It feels good. I think I will do what you suggested Jody. I will wait to weigh in until Monday. I forgot that Monday will be a week. Man, does time ever fly.

Well, I'm off to a Missionary conf. at church. I planned a lot better for this one. (Ofcourse, with this meal I knew what they were serving!:D ) I'm just going to have the pork and maybe salad if they have it. The rest of the meal .......forget it.......baked potatoes,corn and pies. I made two Kentucky Derby pies for tonight...the smell is about killing me. Can you ingest carbs by smelling??:crazy2: :scratchin

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, still haven't had the guts to weigh in yet. Missionary conf. at church and apple and grape picking thru me for a loop. All of these wonderful fruits around.

Made applesauce and grape jam this week. The kids and I had a blast at the apple/grape orchards. Absolutely beautiful weather here. When we went picking, it was in the mid 70's, clear sky and the trees......Oh my lands, it was just too beautiful for words. We are so blessed to live in the finger lakes region. Nothing like seeing my kids up in apple trees on a sunny, fall day, overlooking a lake. This time of year is my favorite. Love the colors and brisk air.

Back on program today. I took away my 100 day challenge clippie. Maybe in the future I will try again. Right now, I'm just going to try to get thru each day. Going to try to get to 7 days with KISS. Don't know if my life can handle the 14 days. Something always comes up. I find it easy to find Atkins food if we are out, but not a lot of KISS food. I don't know what it is. But I'm going to try for 7. :D

So far today:
Breakfast:
2 scrambled eggs
Lunch:
3 oz pork
Dinner:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Back on KISS today. I have had a lot of trouble sticking with my plan. I am going to just think about getting through the next meal.

Breakfast- scrambled eggs, butter, tea

Lunch- beef

Dinner-

I AM GOING TO DO THIS TODAY. YOU ALL ARE MY WITNESSES. I WILL HAVE A GOOD DAY IF IT TAKES ME DUCK TAPING MY MOUTH!:p :earseek:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

I've had one day back on program after being WAY OFF for a while. It feels good.

My goal is to stay on program everyday until Christmas. I'll let myself have some carb foods on that day, but will need to get back on program after that if I want my onederland by Spring!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Breakfast - Scrambled eggs, cheese, tea :D:

Lunch - French onion soup


Dinner -



What a bummer of a day. My kids are all sick and I think I'm finally getting it too. Yuck! Wed. is our busy day: piano lessons, dinner at church, kids program at church which I help teach, and I also have about 25 Pampered Chef orders to deliver (the worst part of having a party). Don't know how I'm going to do it all.
But no matter what, I need to stay on plan, right Cheryl??(My new pm buddie)

Well, here goes.............

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

This is the 6th day of not feeling well. Now, I'm on antibiotics for strep. The whole family is down with something or other.....DH went to emerg. room this morning for antibiotics....strep, ofcourse!
All I feel like eating is toast for breakfast and chicken noodle soup, hot choc. , etc. ...things like that. I also have to take a ton of cough syrup.....yuck! I can hardly blame my kids for not wanting to take it. And I don't even want to think about how many carbs are in it. To think I have to waste carbs on something so yucky, but it's the only thing that has worked so far. Here's hoping tomorrow is better!!!:crazy:

[DoeWDW]

Oh, Pam, here's a :hug: for you. I'm glad it's a computer hug though, cuz that strep does NOT sound fun!! I hope you and your family are feeling better soon!!

You'll be back on track in no time!! :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, the illnesses are over, Christmas and New Year's are over.............now it's time to start a new year for a new me!

I'm on Day 3 of lo-carb. Feeling good. Especially feeling good that I'm actually doing something instead of feeding my face.:D

B - 3 eggs, 2 oz. ham, hot tea, splenda

L - protein bar, tea, splenda

D - small serving of ham and bean soup

I know I had more carbs for dinner but I made this for my family and it was so healthy and good. I had a small bowl of it so I didn't go hog wild (no pun intended :teeth: ). But this was a MAJOR thing for me.......a small serving. I kept in control and felt good about that all night. I wasn't anywhere near full like I usually am.

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Buddy, You posted to my journal now I'll post to yours. Three days back on program thats great!!!! Keep up the good work!!! Remember to keep drinking the water, some days I feel like I'm going to float away LOL but it really helps.
Thanks for helping to motivate me to get back on track!

Cheryl:wave2:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks Cheryl, my bud! I needed that reminder of the water.

I also think I'm going to make some veggie soup today. I have been reading about the WW soup and when I went to WW, I would make that soup. It was good. Couldn't have too much of it because I wouldn't get out of the bathroom!! But this week, I think soup sounds so good. How about.........chicken broth, yellow squash, cabbage, kale, spinach, chopped tomato (not too much of this), a little onion, mushrooms, maybe some brussel sprouts, thyme, salt, pepper, hot sauce, garlic.........I'll add up the carbs as I go to see what it comes out to be.

B - protein bar, tea, splenda

L - 3 eggs, ham, mayo, mustard

D - a little ham, small cheeseburger, no bun, sugar-free jello

water, water, water.............

[Cheryl N. WI]

Pam it looks like you had another good day! Keep it up!! Thanks for posting about the soup, it does seem like it would be pretty lo carb and good carbs too. I've made something very similar to this and added chicken to it, I think I'll make a pot of it this week too.

Cheryl

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, I've lost 5 pounds since I started back Saturday. WI was 265. Still have to lose 9 pounds to get back to where I was.:rolleyes: But I'm in the zone, so I just need to keep at it.

B - 3 eggs, cheese, tea, splenda

L - protein bar, tea, splenda

lots of water today..........yeah!!!

D - two big burgers, one with cheese and one with blue chees dressing. Man, was I hungry (which doesn't happen often on this diet) ,earlier, I had a little sloppy joe burger

I had gone to church tonight knowing that they were serving sloppy joes. I thought I would have a little without the bun, and then maybe some raw veggies if they had some. Well, I had about two tablespoons of it but there wasn't anything else to eat other than PASTA salad. Ugh!! So I came home starving and made myself two burgers. Boy were they yummy. I hadn't had a burger in a while, I think.

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Today I am, um.......well, in the bathroom a lot, if you know what I mean. Usually, I get this way when I first start lo carb. I think it's my body's reaction to the high fat diet and being in ketosis again. So I decided to check to see if I was in ketosis by doing a test strip. YEAH!!!!! I'M IN KETOSIS!! I'M SO HAPPY. That means I'm doing something right. And after today, my bowels should be back to normal. I've read where some people get constipated on this diet. Boy, it certainly has the opposite effect on me! But if I ever do, I just push the salad.

B - Fresh, hot, turkey sausage and two scrambled eggs, coffee with cream.

L - protein bar, tea w/splenda

D -

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hey Buddy, Just wondering how's it going?? I PMed you awhile ago and haven't heard anything from you in awhile. I hope all is well with you and you're still doing so good with your eating!

Cheryl:wave2:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hey Cheryl, you're the best!



OK. I'm trying for a two week, cheat free period. I'm on Day 3. I can tell I'm doing ok because of the headaches I've been having. It's amazing that even after 7 years of on and off low carbing, when I've been bad and then I go back to following the plan, I still have major reactions/withdrawls. My body must be highly sensitive to carbs.

Breakfast - 3 eggs, cheese and 1 slice sausage

Lunch - Atkins protein bar, hot tea w/splenda

Dinner - 4 oz roast beef, 1 hotdog, cheese, mustard, salad

and appr. 80 oz of water, not including 3 cups of hot tea(I would have made a great Englishman!:D

HEY! I JUST DID MY KETO STICK AND IT IS DARK PINK! YAH! YAH! WOOOOHOOOOO!!!:Pinkbounc

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Pam, Congrats on being in ketosis, keep up the great work! It looks like your back on track again. I hope the headaches get better today as you body adjusts again. I had a whopper of a headache yesterday too. It sounds like we're both in about the same stage again. Hey that's what buddies are for, right!

Keep up the great work!!!!!

Cheryl:bounce:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hey buddie, what would I do without you?... I don't want to know. :hug:


Another good day today. (Well, except for doing math with my 5th grader.....always a joy!.......NOT!) Homeschooling is definately the hardest job I have ever had. It's mothering kicked up a notch or two. I know God gave me the desire to do this because He knew I needed to learn patience! And a few other things, I might add.

Well, my buddie Cheryl and I (and anyone else who wants to join us) are doing a two week cheat free challenge. This is day 5, I think. She is doing great and so am I but we have some challenges coming up. Going to THE MOVIES!!!!!! No, no, no. No popcorn for either of us.

Another way of bringing in some accountability to my plan is to wake up everyday, look at my children and say, "I promise you that today I will not cheat". I will be eating something and they will say, "Are you allowed to eat that?". And I say, "Ofcourse, I promised you, didn't I??" So far, it seems to be working for me. I can't sneek anything because that would be breaking a promise to my DC or like lying to them.

What I've eaten today:

Breakfast - Herbalife choc. fudge protein bar and tea - 3.5 carbs

Lunch - salad with cheese, tuna and Newman's Own dressing. - 6.5 carbs

Dinner - This sounds horrible, but I wasn't really hungry for all that much. I am in deep ketosis according to my stick. Deep purple! I actually needed to lie down for a little while and had a little headache. When I got up all I wanted was some tea and another protein bar. I'm sure I'll be hungry tomorrow morning.
- 3.5 carbs

Total carbs today - 13.5

[marsh0013]

hey pam, looks like you're doing a great job! and the cheat free challenge sounds good...too bad i had a cheat day on feb 1. but i have been cheat free since! i'm keeping track of cheat free days in feb, but i'm also gonna join in on your challenge! let me know when it ends, i want to be able to make it! good luck guys, i know you can do it :bounce:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hey Marcia,

We'll be glad to have you along. I think you are exactly where we are at. I had a cheat day to last Sun., Feb. 1, so I started back up on Monday. That would make today our 5th day, right? So the morning of Feb. 16th we would have made 14 days. I guess that is what we shoot for, Feb. 16th.

What plan do you follow Marcia?? That's great that you have been cheat free and that you are going for a cheat free Feb. (Well, let's forget the first day of Feb. because there is an extra day at the end:D )

And again, welcome to our challenge.:sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Today may have some challenges to it. But I am determined to get through them.

My DH is taking me to see Lord of the Rings today. He has arranged everything...the babysitter, the tickets, the schedule....he is the sweetest to me. We have decided to eat at Friendly's after the movie. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on dinner since the babysitter is going to cost about $40, and movies $16 (we are trying very hard at our new budget:) ). Dinner will be around $ 25-30. Wow! No wonder we only do this once every month or two! :eek:

I figured I would get some kind of grilled chicken dinner with salad and blue cheese dressing. For during the movie I have already measured out 2 servings of soy nuts (it's a looong movie). For both servings it is about 10 carbs but when you think I am stretching that over a period of 3 1/2 hours, that's not too bad. Afterwards we will probably head over to Barnes and Noble for coffee (Ron) and tea for me. I would get a cappiccino, but just too many carbs for today.

Breakfast - Tea/splenda, Herbalife protein bar - I know, I know, but I was out of eggs and I didn't have time because ofcourse, I have to clean since the babysitter is coming!:rolleyes:
Carbs = 3.5

Lunch - lunch will be my soy nuts. Not thrilling but I will enjoy crunching something salty at the movies.
Carbs = 10

Dinner- We shall see................................:)
Carbs =

Total Carbs =


Woooooo Hoooooo!!! I'm so excited to be with my man of almost 19 years!!!!! Who said growing old together is boring! THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE MISSING!:lovestruc :cool1: puckerup: :blush:

[wovenwonder]

Thanks so much for the PM Pam!

Pam YOU are doing so great! I am so proud of you 'girlfriend'! I'm sorry that I haven't been around here much. I'll try to stop back more often because I really value YOUR support!

Have a terrific date night sweetie. I LOVE friendly's! I often get the steak/shrimp fajita's without the bread. Just load up on the meat, lettuce, tomatoe, onion, peppers, and even some of the sour cream and hot sauce. It always fills me up.

Enjoy your night! I know what you mean about it getting better as the years go on. DH and I will be celebrating our 22nd anniversary on our cruise [4/24]. I love him more every day!
:sunny:

[R_Judy]

Soooooooooo..... How was your hot date? Is your man noticing any changes? It's funny how they can miss the big picture. Maybe because they see you every day. I love to see peoples reactions whom I only run into occasionally. I had another big military function to attend last night with hubby and actually got into a dress I haven't worn in 2 years. Everyone loved my "new" dress. I knew I kept those smaller sizes for a good reason. Keep hanging in there. :teeth:

[marsh0013]

hey pam, you asked what plan i follow...the answer is weight watchers. i do it online.

anyway, sounds like you had a really nice night planned out with dh!! hope it went well and you had a great time :bounce:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

IT WAS GREAT!!!:teeth:

I loved the movie and we went out to Friendly's afterward. I had salad with blue cheese dressing, cajun spicy chicken breasts with melted cheese and steamed broccoli. It was delicious.

Then we went to Barnes and Noble and I bought the best book. It is called, "Living the Low carb Life". Anyone who is on a low carb diet has got to read this book. Fascinating!

We had a wonderful time from beginning to end. My DH isn't perfect, (if he was, he wouldn't have married me;) ) but I am SO BLESSED to have him as a husband. God has been very good to me. :lovestruc

[R_Judy]

Kinda makes you want to fall in love all over again.:rotfl:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Today I think I am going to watch more of my portion sizes. I feel full all the time but I'm doing well.

So......................

Breakfast - 3 eggs, butter, a little ham, tea,splenda

Carb = 5

Lunch - salad, a little cheese, newman's own italian dressing

Carb = 7

Dinner - tonight it is grilled chicken(I'll put on some kind of herbs/spices). I am going to do a huge batch but measure out 4 oz and see if that satisfies me. Oh yeah, I can't forget to load up on water.......so off I go to get some. Also had brussel sprouts.

Carb = 5

TOTAL = 17 carbs :smooth:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

WHAT IS GOING ON?? I was really good yesterday, and I got on the scale and it actually WENT UP a pound. What is up with that?? OK. OK. I won't sweat it too much. But I must admit it makes me a little mad.

So today, and for the next few days, my plan is to stay away from cheese and all the little extra stuff that can sometimes get in the way. I haven't been using a lot of that stuff lately, but maybe I need to stay away from it altogether.

So here goes.....

Breakfast - Grilled Chicken Breast. thought maybe this wasn't enough fat content. Put it in on Fitday and it wasn't. So I melted an ounce of brie on top. Delicious. Only brought my fat percentage to 38. I usually like it to be at least 60, but I'm sure I'll be fine for my daily totals. We'll see.

Carb = maybe 1 from seasonings (including .5 from brie)

So far this morning I've had at least 24 oz. of water. I'm trying for at least 100 oz. today.

Ketostick is pink so I must be in ketosis.

Lunch - Hamburger (about 4-5 oz.), grilled with some olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic

Carbs = 0

Dinner - small hamburger, 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 oz. brie cheese and a tablespoon ranch dressing

carbs = 3

Total carbs = 4

I am trying to stay away from cheese, but a few times my fat content wasn't high enough so I used some brie. Don't want to overdo it though.

Fitday says I had 1600 total calories, 66% from fat, so I'm just about right on. One thing about low carb: if you have cut your carbs to below 20 and you are still hungry, add more fat. It really helps. I didn't have a lot of actual food today, but because I had so much fat, I wasn't hungry. Have I said lately how much I love low carb? :teeth: Not that it's easy or a walk in the park, but because I'm not famished at the end of the day is a miracle.

:wizard: Here's wishing the Whoosh Fairy comes and visits by Saturday morning weigh in.:)

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hey Buddy

Sending you a :hug: I just sent you a PM about how I am frustrated because I thought I have been doing so well and I gained a pound too :confused: . I guess we really are in this together LOL.

We just have to stick to this and that pound and more will go away, RIGHT!?!

Your journaling shows that you have been eating great and you're in ketosis so maybe you're just retaining water or something. Just stick with this! We can do this! We can be loosers together::yes:: !

Cheryl:goodvibes :hug:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Then I checked my journal, and you were here, too! You are such a good buddie!:hug: Here's a hug right back at cha!!

And sounds like we have the same plan.

And I read on the one thread that you are going to your sister's house....is it ....next weekend??? I'm sure they will see a difference.

Have a great day, Cheryl. I'll be thinking of you while I'm eating my MEAT!!:teeth:

[marsh0013]

hey pam, i'm sorry you saw a gain on the scale! but it could just be normal body fluctuations. don't sweat it, jsut worry about the once a week weigh in on your normally scheduled day. i'm sending the whoosh fairy your way to take care of it :)

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hey Pam, just wanted to WISH you a good day before I head out the door for work :wave2: . We both did good yesterday, we can do so again today!!!

Have a good day :D !

Cheryl:wave:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks, Cheryl.

Today is going to be a busy one. I leave the house with my three children around noon and don't get home again until 6:00pm. Whew! I'm glad meat is portable. :teeth:

It's going to be another meat day. I feel so good and I haven't been so low on my carbs in quite a while. This is only for a few days, though.

Breakfast - hamburger, ranch dressing, tea, splenda

Carb = 3

Lunch - hamburger,an ounce cheese (I just couldn't take it anymore.....a day without cheddar, is a day without sunshine :teeth: ) , blue cheese dressing

Carb = 2

Dinner - grilled chicken, olive oil, a little onion, Atkins hoisin sauce, and probably 1/4 cup carrots (they just looked so good)

carb = 8

Total carb = 13


Ketostick is still small/moderate pink! I think pink is becoming my favorite color.:p

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Going out to lunch today with two friends, one who is moving to ALASKA at the end of the month. We're going to Applebee's so I think my plan is some chicken breasts and (hopefully) steamed broccoli. I'm going to order water to drink. Both friends are doing low carb so it should be pretty easy.

Yesterday went well with the cookie making. All the moms and kids were standing around eating the frosted cookies and I just kept saying, no sugar will pass these lips! And it didn't.:D Actually I couldn't believe how "untempted" I was. This doesn't always work for me, but I didn't even WANT a cookie. I was amazed.

Yesterday I had to .....um......run to the bathroom, if you know what I mean. And the same thing just happened to me this morning. I can't even believe that it is 5:30 am and I am on the computer. I went to bed dead tired at 9:30 last night and woke up this morning at 4:30am. What is going on? No caffeine drinks yesterday except for tea at breakfast. Wow! Could this be my low carb energy surge? I've been waiting for it for over a week. Hopefully I'll be able to make it until 9:00 tonight. :teeth:

Oh, and I am removing the 10 pound clippie for now. I had gained some over the holidays and I should have taken it away then. I guess I was hoping that the weight would come off fast, but it hasn't. It will mean that much more when I get to add it back. I mean, come on.... an attorney's wife has to be "legal". :teeth:

Breakfast - tea with splenda (the first time I haven't had breakfast for months! Just didn't have time. I think I paid for this later)

Carb = 1

Lunch - Lunch at Applebee's: chicken breast, mushrooms, peppers, melted cheese, sauted broccoli, squash, zuccini

Carbs = 11

Dinner - Lunch I split in half and had the other half for dinner.

Snack - This is where I had a hard time. I was in a munchy mood, BIG TIME, so I was looking for something to snack on. I really wanted tortillas and cheese/bean dip but I settled for pork rinds and salsa. The salsa was a new kind that was in the refrid. section. It was like homemade. YUMMM! 1 carb for 2 tbl.. I think I had like 20 tbl.. Way too much, but I was so hungry. Then I had 3 oz. of mozz. cheese. :rolleyes: Well, at least I didn't have 5 Val. Day cookies like I would have before!:D I am making SOME progress.

Carb = 13

Total Carb = 25 WoW! That's a ton for me!

Oh, and I also had a diet soda tonight. The first for me since last Sat. night. Like I said. I was in a junk food kind of mood. At least I had a lot of good veggies in the salsa.:)

[marsh0013]

pam, you're so funny, "an attorney's wife has to be 'legal'". you're cracking me up :)

just wanted to stop in and say that your'e doing a great job. i'm impressed that you didn't even get tempted by those cookies! great job!

oh, i'm also here to report that i have failed in the cheat free challenge. had an off day yesterday. oh well! i'm gonna keep using my bear to count total days cheat free in feb ::yes::

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

OK. After last night, I just don't have the courage to weigh in today. It's not that I fell off plan. I didn't cheat or anything. But I think I just ate too much. I am at the place right now that I want to see a few pounds off when I step on the scale and I'm afraid I won't see that today so I 'm staying off.

Monday will be two weeks since I started back (yet again). :rolleyes: I will weigh in then, I promise.

Tonight Ron and I are going out to dinner with friends. We are going to Ruby Tuesday's. I can't wait . I want Ron to order the low carb cheese cakel. I just want a few bites, not even half a piece, but I have been so curious to try it after so much Hoopla!!

Breakfast - 3 eggs, butter, coffee, cream

Carb = 3

Lunch -

Dinner - Blue cheese steak, cheese conqueso (?) with pork rinds, double portion of broccoli, 5 bites of low carb cheesecake.

AAAAAAAAAAAAYYY!!!!! I had tonic water with lime to drink at RT. I DIDN'T KNOW TONIC WATER HAD SUGAR IN IT! I HAD THREE GLASSES. I AM AN IDIOT! I AM AN IDIOT! I said no to cauliflower because it had 11 carbs and then I go and order tonic water ! UUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!:rolleyes: :guilty: :mad:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Buddy

Happy Valentines Day! Even though you maybe ate more than you should have yesterday at least you stuck to low carb! I think I did the same thing on Thursday night. We went out to a pizza place where I had the all-you-can-eat salad bar and I was really hungry after a busy day at work and I think I just plain and simple ate to much even though it was salad with cheese and bacon, but I told myself well at least it was better than having a couple of pieces of pizza ;)

You're doing great with stickingto low carb, keep it up and like you said Monday makes it 2 weeks for our challenge so let's just wait and see how wev'e done then! Have a great time tonight, I can't wait too hear about the low carb cheesecake!

Cheryl:wave: :hug: :wave2:

[marsh0013]

i see that you skipped weigh in and postponed it till tomorrow. i understand the feeling. it's hard to anticipate a gain. i hope that the reading that you get tomorrow will be one that you like :). you've been diong a really great job with staying on plan, so i bet it works out for you :)

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Gee, it's been a while since I have posted. Well, I have lost 3 lbs and gained it right back. How does that happen? Oh, yeah, like I don't know.:rolleyes: But, ever the eternal optomist, I press on!

Today I decided that I would make Atkins muffins. They've been in my cupboard for a while and I thought I would try them. They're OK. I enjoyed having bread. Especially since I made my family homemade corn muffins (which were perfectly moist and looked wonderful :mad: ). OK, I'm glad they loved them and enjoyed them, yeah, yeah, yeah. Meanwhile I'm eating cran/orange Atkins muffins that have an aftertaste a little like cardboard. You're right, I haven't eaten cardboard lately but if I could IMAGINE what cardboard would taste like, that is it. But when you are desparate for some bread, they will do.


Here's what I had to eat..........

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, coffee, cream

Carbs = 2

Lunch - lettuce, tuna, cheese, blue cheese dressing

Carbs = 6.5

Snack - sunflower seeds(1/2 cup), cheese stick

Carbs = 7

Dinner - Chicken with roasted red and yellow peppers, onions, one Atkins orange/cranberry muffin

Carbs = 11

Total Carbs = 26.5 A little high for me, but 16 of it came from veggies/seeds so at least it wasn't from sweets or refined flours!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

I'm going to try to watch my portions better today. And being that I just got TOM, (although in this house we say "Aunt Flo" is visiting. I don't know why, because I love my relatives and would love if they came to visit. Well, ok, I wouldn't have wanted my Grandma Sara to visit, but I can't see calling it "Grandma Sara", no matter how unfriendly the woman was!) I won't be weighing in anytime in the immediate future. :crazy: Oh well.

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, cheese, coffee, cream, Atkins muffin

Carbs = 7

Lunch - salad, grilled chic. (4oz.), 2.5 tbl. of blue cheese dressing

Carbs = 6.5

Dinner =

Carbs =

Total Carbs =

[R_Judy]

I have never figured out why we don't call it uncle something. I'm usually grouchy toward men at that time anyway. You know, if you touch me I'll have to shoot you. Hey, that's it. Why not call it Uncle Earl. (Earl had to Die):teeth:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

too funny! Ha! That's a good one!:laughing: :scratchin

[marsh0013]

hey pam, great job not eating one of those corn muffins! good idea to have your own "legal" alternative, even though i'm sure it was hard to resist the real stuff. ah, but such is life. the sacrifices we have to make to be our healthy selves :)

and all the weird names for the period always crack me up too. i've always called it just that. although, on the boards, i tend to say TOM, so as to be less graphic i guess? just for the convenience of everyone else. oh i don't know. but i do love judy's idea about calling it a man. definitely no woman wishes this upon us! has to be a man ::yes::

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Just kidding, Sara.........oh, daddy, please don't send lightning from heaven!:duck:

feb. 25, 2004

Well, today I feel lousy. Crampy, crampy, crampy. But I am staying on plan. I am tired of looking at myself in the mirror and seeing the fat lady.

Even my 11 yr old DD said to me the other night that she would love to see me the way I was when I married DH. WELL! If that didn't stop me in my tracks. I told her that I want to see that girl again, too. She knows I am trying but I go on such a rollercoaster ride with this weight loss, I'm sure she is thinking it is never going to happen. Let's be honest, I sometimes think it is never going to happen.

The sad part is that is actually breaks her heart to see me struggling like this. She prays for me all of the time and is so kind about it. She tells me she feels so sorry for me. Yikes! I need to think of that everytime I go to put something in my mouth that I shouldn't!

I don't talk about my weight or my plan much around the kids because I don't want weight to be "the end all" issue for them growing up. Sometimes it's hard to get around, especially when they are having pasta and I sit there eating a grilled hamburger. Ofcourse, now they are so used to it they will just say, "Oh, you're not having noodles because they are carbohydrates, right?" :p Maybe they have a future in nursing/nutrition.

Anyhoo..........I think once my TOM is over, I will start exercising. I have a couple things I can be working with and that would help things along considerably.

For today:

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, Atkins muffin, mint tea, splenda

Carbs = 5.5

Lunch - 2 hot dogs (no nitrates,hormones or anti-biotics), cheese (2 oz), mustard and a teeny bit of ketchup

Carbs = 6

Dinner - Bringing my own dinner to church tonight because the menu is pizza. Hamburger, salsa, raw veggies(broc., caul.), ranch dressing

Carbs = 6

Snack - one Atkins muffin,butter

Carbs = 4

Total Carbs = 21.5
:sunny:

[DoeWDW]

Pam, you've been doing such a great job of hanging in there and staying on plan. I know you're gonna see results - you're working so hard at it! ::yes::

Once TOM leaves (and I say it like Tom, a guy's name, not T-O-M, like spelling out the letters :D ), I'm sure things will get easier.

Hang in there, Pam!! :sunny:

P.S. Pam, would you like to join us in February? I mean, you can stay in Sept. if you WANT to, but.... :confused: ;)

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Doe.....thanks. Didn't realize I had my dates wrong.


I guess it's not as bad as walking out of the public bathroom with toilet paper hanging from your pants!!:teeth: :crazy: :earseek:

:wave:

[DoeWDW]

Welcome back to February!! Just think how much THINNER you'll be when September really DOES get here! :sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hey Buddy I hope you are feeling better today!!! I just sent you 2 PMs (of course because they got too long again for 1 LOL).

With being gone over the weeken and catching up on laundry and things around the house I haven't looked at either of our journals until today. Sending you hug :hug: , try not to be too discouraged by what DD says and we are going to work together to get you (and me too) to stop this rollercoaster and get thinner and healthier!! We will succedd :hug: !!! Hopefully when TOM leaves you will get a whoosh and that will encourage you more. I think it's great that you're planning on starting exercising too. :bounce: :Pinkbounc That should definitely help!!!!

Keep sticking to plan and we can do this!!

Cheryl:wave2:

[marsh0013]

hey pam, i really hope that you are feeling better today! :sunny:

i know that this is a tough journey, but you can do it! there may be days that are harder than others, but you will get to your goal over time. it won't happen overnight, of course. you're doing a great job with your plan, just keep it up! :bounce:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

WOW! This day was a whirlwind for me.

First, the kids and I got up and did a little bit of school today. Once a month we meet the homeschoolers at Pizza Hut for Book-It and this is the day. Then, we went ice skating with everyone. The kids had a total blast. After that it was time to head home to get something together for dinner later because we have swimming lessons and don't get home until 6:00. Whew!!!

It was evaluation night at swimming, and two out of the three kids moved up a level. They were really excited!

But the best part was........................I STAYED ON PROGRAM!!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

I had my usual breakfast and at Pizza Hut I had the salad bar and I took 2 slices of pizza and scraped the cheese/veggies off of them. I had a cheese stick at the pool for a snack and for dinner I had ground beef with a little cheese and tomato sauce. (I made spag. for everyone)

I felt really good and in control. Isn't that the best feeling? Being in control is what it is all about. So many times I would just stuff myself with pizza (one of my favorite foods) and then want to take a nap.

So even though it was a hectic day and not stress free, I had a good day. :tongue:

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, Atkins muffin, more butter :D , mint tea, splenda

Carbs = 6

Lunch - lettuce, 2 slices green pepper, 2 cucumbers, bacon, 2 tbl. cheese, ranch dressing, some moz. cheese w/ sausage/pepperoni/green pepper/onion, diet pepsi

Carb = Appr. 11

Snack - cheese stick

Carb = .5

Dinner - hamburger, tomato sauce (about 1 cup), cheese (Way too much cheese today:rolleyes: )

Carbs = 12

Snack - Atkins muffin, butter

Carbs = 4

Total Carbs = 33.5

Gee. I didn't think it would be this high. Too much cheese and too much tomato sauce for the day. I'm amazed my keto stick was still dark pink. Usually if I go over 30 gm., it knocks me out. OK. Good. I'll do better tomorrow, though. :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Need to clean, clean, clean today. Going out tomorrow night with DH. Can't have the babysitter coming and have the house a mess!:o :p

I'm going to try and watch my calories and carbs today. AND DON'T GO CRAZY WITH THE CHEESE PLEASE, PAM!!! (This is why I always failed at low fat diets....they wouldn't allow REAL cheese! No diet is worth my interest if it doesn't allow cheese ;) )

So today...........................

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, Atkins muffin w/butter :) , mint tea, splenda
(you'd think I'd be tired of this breakfast by now but I can't tell you how much I am enjoying this. I'll go with it until I feel I need a break)

Carbs = 6

Lunch - 3 oz tuna fish, mayo, 5 green olives, 3/4 oz. cheese

Carbs = 1 (the green olives)

Snack - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Carbs = 3

Dinner - Need to use up the hamburger so I'll make a grilled one for dinner. Maybe 5 oz. , horseradish, brussel sprouts, butter

Carbs = 7

Total Carbs = 17
Calories according to fitday.com = 1521

:sunny:

[DoeWDW]

Pam, you're doing GREAT! You've found food you like and you're working it into that hectic schedule!

Way to go at Pizza Hut - you are a very brave and committed woman!!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

WooooHooooo!!!!!

I had a GREAT DAY today!

My DH and I just came from a Ken Davis concert. He is a christian comedian and boy, did we laugh! We went with eight other couples from our church. We all went to Olive Garden first, and then to the concert. What fun! And the best part......I stayed on plan!!:bounce:

I am always a little apprehensive about things like this, because I feel like I could lose control at any moment. I go into it feeling very confident and ready for battle, if need be, but then sometimes things seem to shatter. Being that I have been to OG a lot, I knew what I was going to order going in, so I think that helped. Maybe the more "successful" days I have on this "way of life" eating plan, the more confident I will be. I'm hoping so anyway.

Had lots of cleaning to do before the babysitter came, :rolleyes: so I actually didn't have time to eat lunch. I hardly ever skip a meal. I don't believe it is a good idea to do that, but I knew I was going to eat at around 5:00, and that is kind of an early dinner (especially on a Sat. night) so I didn't think I would be too bad off. I couldn't believe that I was hardly hungry all afternoon. Definitely NOT normal for me. I must say I feel pretty darn proud of myself right at this moment. But I better watch out. Usually when I start getting cocky, the next moment I'm falling flat on my face! You know that verse in the Bible right? "Pride goes before a _ _ _ _........yep........A FALL! :) Don't want that to happen.

Here's hoping the scale will reward me well!!:teeth:

Breakfast - 2 Atkins muffins, butter

Carbs = 8

Snack - 1 oz cheese

Carbs = 1

Dinner - Chicken Marsala, broccoli, salad, tea

Carbs = (kind of guessing here) 14

Later, decaf coffee with cream and splenda

Carbs = 4

Total Carbs = 27 (could be less, I don't know how much the Chic. Marsala was. There wasn't a lot of sauce on it and I only ate half of the meal and took the rest home in a box. :D )
:sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hey buddy, You are doing GREAT! I am so proud of you!! :D It looks like you are really sticking to plan even when you are out. Ya Hoo! Keep up the great work!!!

Cheryl:wave:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Wow! Just think. I won't see that date for another four years. What could happen in the next four years?

I WILL be thinner by the next leap year, that's for sure. But that is something that is within my control. Other things in my life are not totally in my control. Will I have another baby? I hope so. I pray so. Some things are better left to God. ::yes::

Feel pretty tired today. My daughter woke me up at 4:30 to get some cough medicine, and I got stirred just enough that I couldn't get back to sleep. So I took my shower and ate my breakfast around 5:30am. At 8:15 we were off to church and four of us had gotten showers this morning!! And we weren't even rushed! Let me tell you, THAT does not normally happen in this house on a Sunday morning. We are usually flying around here by the seat of our pants! :crazy: And that's when the kids get baths the night before. I must say it was nice, but I don't think I could give up my sleep like that on a regular basis.:faint:

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, Atkins muffin, butter, tea, splenda

Carbs = 6

Lunch - Pork loin (6 oz), brussel sprouts, butter

Carbs = 8

Dinner -

Carbs =

Total Carbs =

Ketostick is pink!:Pinkbounc

:sunny:

[marsh0013]

pam, you're doing a great job, keep up the good work :bounce:

[DoeWDW]

Pam, I hope all is going well! You've been doing great staying on plan even through restaurant meals and hectic schedules - this really is becoming a way of life for you!

I bet your concert was wonderful! We saw Mark Lowry last year and he is very funny as well. I appreciate seeing a good Christian comedian!

Step by step, Pam, day by day - you're making great progress but it's hard to see in the daily routine. Have faith and you'll get to goal. ::yes::

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Oh, Marcia and Doe,
you sound so proud of me. And I'm so sorry to dissappoint you, but I messed up Sunday night.

I had an ice cream bar and a piece of pizza.:mad: :( I'm glad I didn't go too out of control, but I wish I had stayed on plan.

But I am right back on plan. I refuse to give up. I'm not going to weigh myself until Thursday when I check in with the "No Foolin" thread. Hopefully, I didn't mess myself up too badly.

Today:

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, tea, splenda

Carbs = 2

Lunch - tuna fish (5oz), 2 tbl Newman's Own dressing, mozz. cheese stick (1oz)

Carbs = 2

Dinner - 2 eggs (I felt like more eggs, OK?), butter, 1 1/2 Atkins blueberry muffins (just made these today.....they are awesome!), more butter :teeth: , mint tea, splenda

Carbs = 8

Snack - mozz. cheese stick

Carbs = 1

Total Carbs = 13 WOOOOOOHOoOOOOOOOO!!!!

:sunny:

[DoeWDW]

Silly Pam, here's a :hug: ! Guess what..... I'm STILL really proud of you!! ::yes:: I'm not disappointed in you at all! You're still in the game. You hit a little bump in the road - glad to see you're human like the rest of us. :crazy: Now you're back on track and in the big scheme of things, that one little bump isn't important!:D

I think you'll be just fine for weigh-in on Thursday. ::yes::

[wovenwonder]

It looks like you are back on track Pam! But, where are your VEGGIES girlfriend? I need to work on that myself! I'm going to be shooting for at least one salad each day and a serving of low carb veggies. I also need to work on my water in take. How do you do with getting yourself hydrated?

Hope today is a good one for YOU!:sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hey Pam Buddy

Don't worry about Sunday night :hug: you didn't blow it nearly as badly as I did with my Girl Scout cookies last week. The most important thing is that you jumped right back on track :D !!!! It looks like you did great yesterday. So the Atkins blueberry muffins are good, I'm going to have to pick up that mix, I haven't tried that flavor yet.

Have a great day:wave:

[marsh0013]

hey pam, don't worry about sunday night. definitely just a bump in the road. you didn't go totally out of control, and that is a positive ::yes::

glad to see you got right back on track. that's the best thing to do after you "cheat". no worries, just keep doing what you're doing. good luck with weigh in on thursday, i'm sure it will go just fine :)

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Jody, If I don't have a salad, sometimes it is hard for me to get the veggies in. But Sunday I had about a week's worth of veggies. I think I had 3 or more cups of brussel sprouts!! I couldn't get enough. Isn't that weird??:tongue:

Yesterday I wasn't very hungry. I think my kids' colds are starting to wear on me. I hope not.

Today started with a bang. The kids were up and had their Latin class with Daddy (thank goodness he starts them off at 8:00........I'm still getting myself together at that time :rolleyes: ). Then, we leave for swim classes that just started this session. This is the first we have done this during the day. I can tell it is going to be a bear trying to get the kids to finish their work on a Wed. afternoon. But, I must say, it was mighty nice having only three kids or so in their class. Lots of one on one work with the teacher and as a treat, the teacher takes them into the hot tub (this one could fit 20 people) for the last five minutes of class. They absolutely loved it. We go with another family who has four children and we all spend about 2 1/2 hours together on a Wed. morning. It was a lot of fun....even for me (love to chat with another homeschool mom....we must always need encouraging:chat: )

Well today I feel tired but good. I feel on top of my game. Hopefully, more and more days will feel like this.

Tonight we have dinner at church. Subs are on the menu, so I guess it's lunchmeat/cheese and I don't know what else. We shall see.

Breakfast - Atkins muffin, butter

Carbs = 4

Lunch - tuna fish (5oz), ranch dressing(2 tbl.), 2 large celery ribs, cheese

And ofcourse, water, water, water all day long...............:boat:

Carbs = 5

Dinner - 2 slices roast beef luncheon meat, 1 slice ham, 1 slice turkey, 2 slices cheese, 2 slices tomato

Carbs = 4

Snack - 1 atkins muffin, butter

Carbs = 4

Total Carbs = 17

:sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hey Pam

It looks like you had another great day! And you did so good at your church dinner :D . I am so proud of you! We can do this buddy!! Are you taking vitamins to help fight of the kids colds ;) ?

Have a good Thursday! :sunny:

Cheryl:wave2: :wave:

[luvmy2sams]

Hi Pam! :wave:

Sending lots of healthy vibes your way so that you don't end up with the kids' sick bugs. We're going through that at our house right now, and I'm doing everything I can to stay healthy.

Looks like you're doing a great job on your program. Keep up the good work! ::yes::

I forgot to add this in my last post on my journal re: "The Passion." You're right that by the end of the movie you don't care who you're crying in front of. When it was over, no one moved for the longest time. You could have heard a pin drop. I've never had an experience like it before in my life. I still can't get some of the scenes out of my head. Very powerful and moving!

Anyway....hope you have a wonderful day! Take those vitamins so you don't get sick, too! :wave2:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

I DID IT! I LOST ANOTHER 4 POUNDS!

I only weigh in on Thursday's now since that is the day that I report to the "no foolin around" thread. Since last Thursday I've lost 4 pounds. Now I can claim my 5 pd. clippie and focus on the next 4 pds. so I can claim my 10 pd. clippie. Yeah!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :tongue:

So, ofcourse, I feel great today. And my DH said he didn't even hear me snoring last night. (I'm hoping my snoring goes away totally in time)

April 1st is my first challenge. After that I think I will make my bday, April 24th, my next challenge date. The big 40, ya know. :crazy: I won't be where I wanted to be, but I will be where I want to be WHILE I'm 40!:D I WILL DO IT. I WILL DO IT.

Cheryl..............yes, I take vitamins. My DH is a distributor for Herbalife. Boy, do I have vitamins.......and minerals, and herbs, and ......well, you get the picture. I call him my drug dealer! :teeth: Thanks for checking up on me, though. You're a sweetie!! Hey, and are those cookies gone yet?? I hope so. Don't want those buggers around to tempt my buddie! :)

Angela.........wow! the movie sounds .................great?? Sounds weird to say a movie is great when it's about Jesus being crucified, doesn't it? But I think you know what I mean. DH and I WILL see it sometime soon. Anything that gets me focused on Him(Jesus) is worth doing. Always helps me get my mind off of myself.

So today.............

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, Atkins muffin, butter, coffee, cream

Carbs = 6

Lunch - tuna fish (5oz), 2 tbl. Newman's dressing, 2 stalks celery, 1 oz. cheese

Carbs = 6

Dinner - Subway wrap, yummmmmmmyyyyyyy! I chose to have a turkey/cheese sub in a wrap. Turkey cheese (put extra on at home), green pepper, mayo, lettuce, onion, tomato, bacon, banana peppers. Wow. I'll get that again sometime.

Carbs = 10-11

Total Carbs = 22-23

Ketostick is really pink! woohoo!

:sunny:

[luvmy2sams]

*****WOO HOO!!!***** :jumping1:

Congratulations on your new clippie!!!! You'll be at your next goal before you know it! Great job!!!

There's no need to tell you to have a nice day now, because you'll obviously have a fabulous one!

See ya around! :sunny:

[DoeWDW]

:jumping1: PAM'S GOT A NEW CLIPPIE!!! :jumping1:

How great!! Congratulations, Pam! You'll be walking on air today - amazing how clip art can motivate us! :p Your new clippie is looking BEAUTIFUL!!

Glad to see all your hard work is paying off!

I turned 40 in February - I feel really good about being 40. I know it can be a tough one for many people but I guess I'm happy with all I've accomplished and all I've learned in life so far. I truly feel like the best is yet to come!

Have a wonderful day, Pam!! Do something to celebrate your success! :sunny:

[R_Judy]

That new clipie looks fantastic!::yes:: Keep up the good work. At the rate you're going you will be to the next clippie in no time!!! Hope you have a terrific day.

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks Doe, thanks Judy. You're encouragement means a lot.

Feel really good today. I had my Subway wrap last night while my family had regular subs and/or pizza and I didn't have one bite. Not even to take some cheese off of the pizza. I went to bed and my stomach felt empty and that was actually a good feeling. I knew I had stayed in control. :Pinkbounc

Today I am getting ready for my niece and her fiance to come for the weekend. I will be cooking/baking a lot so I am a little apprehensive. I DON'T WANT TO MESS UP! I have my Atkins muffins to help me and maybe I'll cook some dessert that is low carb, who knows. We are going to be pushing a lot into two days so this should be interesting.

Today:

Breakfast - 2 Atkins muffins, butter, mint tea, splenda

Carbs = 9

Lunch - 2 cheese sticks, sausage pattie

Carbs = 2

Dinner -

Carbs =

Total Carbs =

:sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

YA HHOOOOOOOO Pam!!!! Your new clippie looks FABULOUS on you!!! I am soooooo proud of you, you lost 4 pounds, that is FANTASTIC! You go girlfriend!

Believe it or not we still have 6 boxes of Animal Treasures Girl Scout cookies in the house but after my meltdown I have not been tempted to open them and Rach hasn't asked for them either. I'm going to find room for them in the freezer today because we actually bought them to take up north to my sisters this summer so we can use them to make S'mores for the whole family. What's really strange is that right now they don't even appeal to me, I am really determined to do good this time and stick to plan! I read an article in a magazine about how in your mind you have to be ready to loose weight and maybe I'm just finally there or maybe it is the support and encouragement from you and all the other great people here at WISH! Whatever it is I just hope I stay in this mind set LOL.

Have a GREAT day :sunny:

Cheryl:wave2: :wave:

[DoeWDW]

Pam, if you do not have legal treats and snacks in the house, stop whatever you're doing and get them!! :eek: A weekend with house guests, lots of cooking & baking, and busy days sounds like a recipe for disaster so make sure you've got stuff on hand for you to eat!

You could have some tuna salad already made and in the fridge, hamburgers and/or chicken already cooked (just need to reheat), hard boiled eggs, peanuts, sunflower seeds and string cheese to snack on. Treats - sugar free jello & whipped cream, strawberries & whipped cream, Russell Stover or other low carb candy, Klondike Carb Smart ice cream bars.

Hang in there, Pam!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Wow Pam I must have been typing my above post while you were posting yours, too funny :D . I got your PM and sent you one back.

Aren't those Subway wraps great. I love them too!

Stay strong this weekend!!! You have been doing so good!!! Just think about the choices you are making and make the BEST choices for what is available. It's great that you are liking the Atkins muffins. Rachel had me make the Atkins chocolate chip cookies (much lower in carbs than Girl Scout cookies ;) ) and I tried 2 and they are not bad and only 3 carbs for a cookie if you're craving some chocolate. Everytime I go to the grocery store I find more low carb things to try. Today I saw that Blue Bunny has low carb yogurt (I bought some, I'll let you know what I think of it when I try it) and low carb ice cream bars. I love the Breyers low carb ice cream, (I love ice cream period so it's great that there are low carb options now) and the Kemps sugar free ice cream bars, I'll definitely have to try the Blue Bunny ones. Maybe you could see if you could get some kind of low carb ice cream for yourself for a treat every now and then. I wanted to mention the low carb ice cream to you after you said you had an ice cream bar Sunday. I am seeing more and more low carb ice cream "treats" in the store all the time. Have you tried any of them? If you had some in the freezer then when you get tempted for ice cream you'd have a low carb ice cream for yourself and you'd still be staying on track.

Have a fun weekend with your niece and her fiance! I have great confidence in you that you WON'T mess up! You have been doing so well! Just have fun with your family! :D

Cheryl

:wave: :wave2:

[luvmy2sams]

Hi Pam! :wave:

I'll be thinking of you this weekend and sending lots of pixie dust :wizard: your way to ward off temptation. You can do it!

I hope you have a wonderful time with your niece and her fiance. Try not to worry too much about messing up. Even if you have a small lapse, that's all it has to be. You'll just pick yourself up the next morning and get back on track. Your WISH buddies know you can do it!

Have fun and enjoy yourself! :wave2:

~Angela

[R_Judy]

Hope you enjoy your visitors. Make smart food choices. Drink your water. Have a great week-end.:wave:

[marsh0013]

hey pam, congrats on the new clippie and the 4 pound loss! :bounce:

hope you have a great weekend with your visitors! like the others have said, jsut make good choices, drink your water, and i'm sure you'll do fine :)

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Pam I know your having a busy wekend but I just wanted to drop in and say I hope everything is going good for you in case you get a chance to check in here. Keep making those good choices. You've been doing soooo good!!!!:D

Cheryl:wave:

[DoeWDW]

Pam, I hope you had an enjoyable weekend! Here's some extra :sunny: to help you ease back into the week!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hey Everyone, thanks for all of the votes of confidence. You guys are the best!:)

I had A GREAT WEEKEND! Lots of fun with my DNiece and her DF. He is a great guy and they both have their heads on straight. It's nice to see a young couple that love the Lord, study hard at college, work hard and don't have "being cool" at the top of their "to do" list. Sorry if that sounds harsh on this generation, but I get so tired of all the trendy stuff that is out there getting some people's attention. Sometimes I think all younger people care about these days are material things, luxury, and "if it's good for you, then do it" attitude. (Ofcourse this goes for any age, doesn't it?:rolleyes: ) It's just good to see the opposite once in a while. :D ...............now I will step down from my soapbox. :teeth: They are a very attractive couple and I'm very happy for them.

As far as staying on plan, I did pretty well. I did splurge the one night I made blueberry cobbler and ice cream. I also allowed myself to have some of the breakfast casserole that I made that had bread in it. I haven't weighed myself, and I won't until my check in date with the "no foolin around" thread. Today I'm really trying to watch my carbs though and be extra good.

I have also decided that I like the idea of monthly goals and don't want to spend so much time recording meals. I put them on fitday.com and also post them here. Too much work, I think. I'm going to record if I have met the goal or not for the day and leave it at that. So here goes.........................:D

Monthly goals for March:


1.) Keep to 25 or less Carbs for each day.

2.) Exercise three times a week. This is new for me so I thought I would start out slow.

3.) Take daily medication for thyroid and vitamins.

4.) Drink at least 64 oz. of water daily. This might not sound like much, but some days are hard for me to get all of it in. Some days I have much more than that and others, much less. This is my attempt to be more consistent. When I get used to this amount, I will increase my goal.


So for today:

1.) 25 carbs so far today.

2.) none

3.) Took meds. and vitamins

4.) 32 oz.....didn't quite make my goal



:sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Pam

I'm glad you had a great weekend! I totally agree with you about how our world has seemed to change and the attitudes of some of the young people today. As an ultrasound tech I see alot of very young unmarried women that are pregnant and it often times really frustrates me as they are watching their ultrasound with their group of teenage friends, many of who already have babies themselves, and it gives me the impression that having a baby is the "in" thing to do and it's all fun and games, which we very well know it isn't. Being a parent is the hardest thing in the world to me (also the most rewarding) because I want to make sure I raise my DD with good morals and values and loads of love and it is a crazy world out there today. Now I'll get off my soapbox too. It is wonderful when you see young couples that do "have their heads on syraight"! I am so glad you were able to have such a nice weekend with your niece and her fiance!!!!

GREAT job on sticking to your plan for the most part and it's great that you were getting right back to really watching it yesterday!!!

That's a good idea to try the monthly goals! I might have to give that a try too or I have even been thinking about weekly goals. Keep up the great work!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday :sunny:

Cheryl:wave2:

[marsh0013]

hey pam, i'm so glad you had a great weekend, sounds like you had a really wonderful time :bounce:

and i like your goals. they are definitely doable, and i know you can stick to them! even if you don't make the water goal every day, just keep trying, and get as much as you can. try to challenge yourself, that could make it more fun. or plan out rewards for water. hehe, sounds silly i know, but maybe it will help you get it in. that water is important! ::yes::

hope you have a great day :sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Pam

Yahoo, you started your exercising!!!!!! I am sooooo proud of you!!! Keep with it! You go girlfriend! Maybe we'll have to come up with some kind of exercise challeng to keep us both motivated to exercise ;) . :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

How have you been doing with the rest of your goals?

Have a great weekend :sunny: !

Cheryl

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Oooooooo! It's been too long since I have written in here. Geesh! The time goes by, doesn't it??

I am going to fill a gallon jug with water and try and finish it today. That would be a first. I really struggle with the huge amounts that I should be consuming. I like water, it's not that I don't, but I usually get only a half gallon in.

I am also going to add one fruit (well, maybe 1/2 of a fruit :D ) to my day. Two halves(or less) of an apple at two different times of day. Or two halves of grapefruit or something.

The third thing I am going to try is to have more of a structure to my meals. Along with the three main meals, I will have two snacks.

I seem to be eating whenever I want to lately, and sometimes even when I just got done eating something else. Then, by the end of the day, I can't believe how much I have consumed.

I'll give this a try. Can't hurt, right??

I also think I need to start listing my meals again on here. I miss putting it in on fitday sometimes, and then I have no journal at all. There is more of an incentive to write on here for me. Does anyone else feel this way??

So here goes again...............................:)

Meal 1 choc. shake, 1 tbl. heavy cream

Carbs = 4

Meal 2 hard boiled egg, 1/2 apple

Carb = 9

Meal 3 2 cups lettuce, hardboiled egg, 1 cup spinach, 3 tbl. blue cheese dressing, 1 can tuna fish

Carb = 3

Meal 4 1/4 apple, 1/2 tbl peanut butter

Carb = 7

Meal 5 4 oz. chicken, 1/4 avacado, 2 tbl salsa, sour cream

Carb = 3

Total Carb = 26

(I edited to reflect what I REALLY ate today. :D Dinner should be what is posted )

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

............this is one of those weeks that I am willing to try anything to get my mind and committment back to low carb and losing again.

I've been reading on another low carb board (shhhh!!! don't tell) and someone (well, more than one person) lost weight by keeping calories low, along with carbs low. I think I might try it. Today I will be pretty close to what I want to do everyday so I'll see what happens. So far today, I feel great.......a little carb withdrawl from the past week or so ( you don't want to know).

I think that was part of my problem. I would have so many calories, even when I was doing well on keeping the carbs away, that I wasn't losing. Then, because I wasn't losing, I would go off program because of discouragement! What a vicious cycle!! I want to get off of that one right away. :moped:

Anyway........we'll see how this pans out.

It's funny, well maybe ridiculous, but even though I have been low carbing on and off (mostly off :rolleyes: ) for 8 years, I feel like I am still learning. Especially, when it comes to what is best for me.

Like John Paul Jones once said, "I HAVE NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT!!" You said it, Johnny!:teeth:

:sunny:

[R_Judy]

Hi Pam :wave2: . Please let me know how your experiment goes. I started adding up my daily caloric intake and about fell over. Nuts are my downfall. No wonder my weight loss has been so slow. I would really like to know if this works and what you are eating. ::yes:: Good luck!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hi Judy, nice to see ya!! :teeth:

Well...................I lost a pound since yesterday. I'm going to try to keep this momentum going.

Yesterday was funny. In the morning I planned what I was going to eat for the day. I like it when I can do that. Anywho, the calories were probably around 1400 or so.

Then........when I was reading on this (ahem) other site, this woman was saying she drastically cut her calories (along with VERY low carbs). So...........I went back to fitday and started slashing......heehee. I got it down to just under 1000.

This woman also didn't subtract for fiber or sugar alcohols. WOW! SHE COUNTED THEM! and she only had around 20 carbs a day. So, I tried it and got to 26. Don't know if I will keep doing this. We'll see. It's interesting though.

BTW, She followed the 1972 version of Atkins. I think that is why she did what she did.

I don't want to go crazy and make more rules for myself. Let's face it, low carbing is hard in and of itself!! But I needed something to kick me in the rear and get serious. Summer is coming, I'm turning 40 next month and I have been at the same weight for 2 weeks, which is still 20 pounds higher than I was 6 months ago......AARRRGHHHH!!!

So I'm going to try it for a while. Stay tuned for any updates.

Breakfast - 2 hard boiled eggs, tea w/ splenda.

Carb = 2

Snack - 1/4 apple w/ 1 tbl. peanut butter

Carb = 8

Lunch - 2 cups salad, 3 oz. tuna, 2 tbl. blue cheese dressing

Carb = 3

Snack - 2 oz. tuna fish

Carb = 0
Dinner - 4 oz beef, 1 tbl sour cream, salsa, 1/4 avacado, some raw veggies

Carb = 11

TOTAL CARB = 24

:sunny:

[wovenwonder]

I've switched to SouthBeach [well, sort of]. I still am finding myself with the Atkins Mentality because I think it DOES work. BUT, I am following fitday now and trying to keep the calories at around 1,000 or so. [Yes, I've been reading that 'other' board too! - Isn't Kimmer's results AMAZING!]. My carbs have been HIGH but the only thing that gets them up there is my Latte' made with skim milk each day AND on SouthBeach they say that lactose carbs are treated differently and are allowed. That's one of the things I'm following with SouthBeach. This is my 2nd week of phase one [ALOT like Atkins] and then I should go on to Phase 2. Phase 2 will slowly add back in some carbs like very high fiber breads, and fruits [I'm looking forward to having an apple]. But, I will still keep my calories averaging around 1,000. SouthBeach okays using lowfat dairy such as lf cheeses, milks, etc and either a lite salad dressing or Olive Oil and Vinegar. I've been saving ALOT of calories just but switching to lite dressing and lowfat cheeses or eliminating these things all together. So far it seems to be working for me.

We'll get down this road we may just have to keep tweaking the path that we take.:sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hey Jody, you are so right. The hardest part sometimes is to decide on a plan you can live with. I'm so glad you decided to give SB a try. (I know you love your latte's ;) ) As for me, I can't give up my butter, reg. dressings and reg. cheese. :rolleyes: :D We all have to find what fits us best (like a good pair of jeans :teeth: )

So far so good. The kids had swimming lessons this morning, with another homeschool family, and on while on break, they sat around eating crackers, cheese, pepperoni, fruits...............I sat there and had my 1/4 apple and peanut butter with water!! I must say I was pretty proud of myself.:angel: Heehee.

Now it is 3:30 in the afternoon, and I feel pretty good. Last night when I got a little "empty" around 8:00pm, I took my 4 psyllium husk tablets (for fiber) with a glass of water and then I had a cup of herbal tea. I think it did the trick and I might do it again tonight.

Good luck, Jody, with SB. You've been very persistent and I admire that!::yes:: :hug:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

WOW! I lost another 2 pounds!! And TOM is due at any minute. I had a long day yesterday and I walked at the Y with my friend for 35 minutes, so at 9:20 last night, I was in bed. Boy did that feel good.

When we came home from church last night I wanted the brownies that were left over (I made them for my 2nd-3rd grade class), or cheese, pepperoni,..........ANYTHING! It's funny, I wasn't really hungry, but it is habit for me to eat something when I come home on Wed. nights. Well, I had a cup of mint tea, spent some time on the computer, and then went to bed. Whew!! It was a close one!:smooth:

Today we have a big day. This morning the homeschool group is going bowling, then to Pizza Hut for Book-It. I have to come home and clean because my mother is coming today at 5:00 and tonight I am going to a baby shower. Yikes! I better get moving.

I am going to order the salad bar at Pizza hut and I am going to bring a little cut up chicken in a baggy for my salad. This is probably a little tacky, but I don't know what else to do. Except for bacon bits and cheese, there isn't any protein on the salad bar and I am trying to stay away from having more than an ounce of cheese a day. Oh well, I figure I worked at Pizza hut for 3 years a while back, and I saw a lot worse than that!!:)


I am once again not deducting fiber off of my carbs or any sugar alcohols if I should have any.

Breakfast - two hb eggs, water

Carb = 1

Lunch - lettuce, pepper, 3 oz chicken, cucumber, 3 tbl. dressing

Carb = 8

Didn't get a snack today. :(

Dinner - 5 oz chicken, asparagus, sour cream, salsa, TORTILLA WITH CHEESE SAUCE :mad: I'm going to have to estimate the carbs on this one.

Carb = 40 Yikes!

TOTAL CARB = 49 :(


:sunny:

[wovenwonder]

It is so refreshing to start my day by reading your Journal entry Pam! I can tell that you are in the right mindset to accomplish this goal and I am SO HAPPY for YOU!

You Go Girlfriend! :tongue:

[Desiree]

You have a great attitude going! Keep up the good work. With your busy day today be sure to get in some water!! Hope you have a great day!

[Cheryl N. WI]

YAHOO you lost another 2 pounds!!!!!!! You go buddy!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: And just think that's with TOM coming, just keep up the good work and hopefully you get a nice big woosh!! Great job not eating anything last night! The nights are my worst time. It seems like from the time I get home from work I just keep eating as I make dinner, than I eat dinner and I always seem to want a snack after dinner, no wonder I'm not losing any weight. It seems like your idea of planning your food for the day is really working for you, I'm going to have to try that too. I don't think there's anything wrong with taking some chicken in to Pizza Hut with you, there have been times when I've passed up a salad bar because there weren't enough protein options on it.

Keep it up buddy!

Cheryl:sunny: :wave2:

[R_Judy]

:wave2: Hi Pam. Congratulations on the two pound loss. Just wanted to wish you a happy Friday.

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, last night I gave in to a tortilla!! :mad: :mad:

I made a new recipe for my family which was a chicken type casserole that you layered tortillas in. I made myself some of the chicken and put sour cream on it and salsa, a perfectly wonderful meal. So what do I do?? Eat that PLUS SOME OF THEIRS! I will not be making that recipe again unless I am out of the house for dinner that night and my family is home. Yikes! Toooooooo much temtation for me. I need to go add some carbs to my menu for yesterday. :mad:

OK. I'm over it, it's done. I am on track for today. My mom is here (part of the reason for the casserole last night.......wanted something nice for her ). It's always so wonderful to be with her. We are closer now than we even were when I was little. It's amazing how your relationship changes as you grow older. Now we are like best friends instead of just mother/daughter. I pray my two girls want me around as much as I want her around. I have to sing at a funeral on Saturday. A friend lost her mother..............that will be hard for me I think. With my father gone, I don't want to think about not having my mother. Oh, well, I can just live in "denial-land" while I'm singing. You know, I LOVE denial land. :teeth: It gets me through a lot. I'm just kidding! :)

I need to think about what I'm going to have........hhmmmmmmm.....I need to be extra good today! I think I might cut out my fruit. Most days I spend some of my carbs on them, but today I need to be very low in carbs.

Not deducting fiber grams again.

Breakfast - 2 eggs, mint tea, splenda
had coffee later in the morning with cream

Carbs = 3

Lunch = lettuce, 3 oz tuna, 3 tbl Newman's Own Italian Dressing , 1 oz cheese

Carbs = 6

Dinner - 6 oz Salmon (mom brought this. Isn't she Nice! :teeth: , 4 steamed fresh steamed brocc. spears

Carbs = 8

4 slices lime in my water- total for the day.....

Carb = 3

hot tea later w/splenda

Carb = 1


TOTAL CARBS = 21

:sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hey buddie, just a quick hello :wave2:

Don't worry about that tortilla! You did a great job getting your carbs back down yesterday!!!

I hope you got through today OK at the funeral. That must be soooo hard to sing at the funeral of a friend's mother. A good friend of mine's (?spelling?) mother is 82 and she was just admitted to the hospital again yesterday and everytime she gets sick I get scared for my friend that her mother might die because I know how hard it is going to be on her. I know none of us will live forever but it is so very hard to lose a loved one and to see a friend lose a love one. I just keep praying though and that helps. So I ws keeping you and your friend in my thoughts and prayers today.

Have a good Sunday! :sunny:

Cheryl :wave:

[DoeWDW]

Pam, I'm very interested in how your experiment will turn out! It's looking good so far - congratulations on losing 2 pounds! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I hope the funeral went OK - always hard to see people hurting and missing someone dear to them. I can't imagine singing, too, but I bet you did just fine.

Keep up the good work!! :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hey ..................I lost another pound. Yaaahhhhhh!!! I can now claim my 10 pound clippie!!
:bounce: :Pinkbounc :tongue: :hyper: ::yes::

:cool1: OOOOOOOooooooo I feel soooooo goood!!

OK, that's enough of that. :) We need to keep our wits about us. :teeth:

My DH just finished being in a big Easter production this weekend (4 performances and more than 3,000 people attended) and he is taking a half day off today. So, I am taking everyone out to breakfast this morning. I think I'll have eggs and bacon and coffee. Yummmm!!! Especially when someone else makes it and cleans the dishes. :tongue:

I don't think I have ever felt this "on" as far as this WOE goes. I have been very good with carbs before but never good with carbs AND low in calories. Plus, I have stayed away from anything "fake", too. No shakes, no bars, no sugar alcohols and limited diet soda. Since I keep my calories low, I am SO picky about what goes in my mouth.

I hope I can keep this up. I feel so good and I have even been waking up earlier.......like 6:00, which is unheard of for me. I am REALLY tired at night, and I fall asleep in a matter of minutes, but I start stirring about 5:30 am. I am just in shock!:earseek:

Cheryl......................thanks for praying. The funeral was beautiful. I didn't know her mother and after all of the praise about her, I feel jipped that I didn't get to meet her. But I will someday. ;) Singing went well. I almost lost it though when my friend really started to sob in the middle of the song. Her mother was a K teacher for about 40 or so years and the one line in the song is " Remember me, when the children leave their Sunday School with smiles"..........oh, she lost it here. But I kept saying to myself, "I sang at my father's funeral and didn't break, I'm not going to break here."

It was a busy, busy weekend. I don't think I want to repeat that for a while.

Now for today..........................

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, bacon, coffee, cream

Carb = 3

Lunch - lettuce, 2 thick slices turkey lunchmeat, 2 tbl. Newman's dressing, 1 tbl. flaxseed oil

carb = 6

Dinner - 4 oz hamburger, 2 tbl. salsa, 1 tbl. sour cream, 1 cup green beans

carb = 7

TOTAL CARB = 16



:sunny:

[Desiree]

That 10 pound clippie sure looks great on you!!! I had one of those busy weekends as well.. Hopefully this week will be nice and relaxing. Hope you have a great Monday!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks, Desiree. :)

And I hope it will be a much more relaxing week, also.
Have a great one!!!


:sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Went to bed last night at 9:30 and didn't get up until 7:00. Boy, do I feel good. :cool1: Since I have been in deep ketosis, I have noticed that I will have say, three days where I get awake at 5:30/6:00 and then maybe the fourth day, I will need 9 hours of sleep. But overall, I can't believe how my sleeping hours have been cut down.

Last night after dinner I felt stuffed. I had a total of a little over 1,000 cal. ALL DAY yesterday, so I didn't eat a lot. It's amazing after doing this for a while, that you actually don't need a lot to eat that will fill you up. I've been doing well on the water and have cut down to around 2 diet sodas a week. THAT is a major feat for me. :teeth:

I have started adding organic flaxseed oil to my diet everyday because of the Omega 3's and 6's. It adds 110 calories but it is packed with such good stuff that I don't care. :)

Today should be a nice easy day, except for a lousy dentist appt. tonight.

Well, off to the races!:moped:

Breakfast - 2 hard-boiled eggs, mint tea, splenda

Carb = 2

Lunch - lettuce, 4 oz. tuna, 1 tbl. Newman's dressing, 1tbl. flaxseed oil

Carb = 5

Dinner - 4 oz hamburger, 1 tbl. sour cream, 2 tbl. salsa, 1 cup green beans (left over from last night, no need to waste them! :) )

Carb = 11

Snack - 1/2 apple

Carb = 9

TOTAL CARB = 27

:sunny:

[marsh0013]

hey pam, this "new" woe seems to be doing wonders for you! the pounds are just melting off, and you seem to overall just be in such a positive mood, and your body seems to be loving you! that's so great, you're feeling rested and happy, and just wonderful, the positivity just radiates out of your posts! :bounce:

i hope that you continue to have this great mood, and have a wonderful day today :sunny:

[DoeWDW]

:jumping3: :Pinkbounc WOO HOO - A NEW CLIPPIE!! :Pinkbounc :jumping3:

Pam, congratulations on that beautiful clippie you're wearing!! It's looking lovely on you!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thank you, Doe. You are a sweetie!:)

Well, yesterday was a bust. I ate everything and anything. Yikes, what was I thinking. OK. back to basics. Today is going to be a great day.

I start the Mother's day challenge on Monday. Can't wait. These challenges keep me on my toes. I chose 18 pounds for a goal. I know that is high. But if I aim high, I might end up pretty well.

I've exercised twice this week so far and hopefully on Sat. morning I will make it three. Not a lot, I know, but it is three more times than I used to do. :teeth:

Breakfast two eggs, tea, splenda

Carb = 1

Lunch lettuce, tuna, tbl. newman's own dressing, tbl. flaxseed oil

Carb = 5

Dinner Chicken BBQ(not the saucey kind).........??? Don't know what else will come with it. We are going to a radio share a thon where they are having a chicken BBQ. I'll fill in this later

Carb =

Snack 1/2 apple

Carb = 10

TOTAL CARBS =

:sunny:

[Desiree]

Today is a new day! Sounds like you have a great plan for the day! Hope you have a great Friday!

[Cheryl N. WI]

Pam I feel terrible - ypu got your 10 pound clippie and I wasn't even here to congratulate you.

Well CONGRATULATIONS !!! That is so wonderful and that 10 pound clippie looks fabulous!!! Keep up the great work!! Don't worry about yesterday, that happens, boy do I know that well ;) . It looks like today you're back on plan and doing great. Remeber we can do this and downward we go!

I see you mentioned something about the Mother's Day challenge, with being away from the boards alot this week I must have missed that. I'll have to look for it and maybe I'll join too if I'm not too late.

Have a great day and congrats again on that new clippie!!!!! :sunny:

Cheryl:wave: :wave2:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Don't feel terrible, Cheryl. Your my bud, I know you celebrate with me. :) Life just gets hectic once in a while. OK, sometimes more than once in a while for me. :rolleyes: :)

I was getting close to getting my 15 pound clippie, but have royally blown it at the end of this week.

Last night, we all go to get Chic. BBq at the Shar-a-thon. Well, the chicken BBq is Sat., NOT FRIDAY! So.............the whole family is hungry and we are half an hour away from home, in this small town that only has a Pizza Hut or a Chinese rest.. We pick the chinese rest. because the same people own this rest. who own the one near us and we love the one near us. Well, THIS rest. (a buffett, just like the other one) has crab legs, so it cost $12 more for our family than when we eat at the other one. Yikes!! And you know how limited a selection it is for Atkins at a chinese rest. :rolleyes: . So I blew it. I mean, I really blew it. And I feel terrible this morning. DH said we will never go there again. Good riddens!!

I'm afraid to weigh myself. When the challenge starts on Monday, I will probably have to lose a few pounds to get back to my April fools challenge weight! :rolleyes: Ugggghhhhh!!!! Why do I keep doing this. I lose 10, gain 5. Lose 3, gain 2. Arrrrrrgggggg......Groooowwwwwwlllllll!!

OK. Focus. focus. What was I saying to someone on this board just the other day?? It's not what you do 30 days of the year, but what you do 335 days a year. OK. :crazy: Time to swallow my own medicine.

This morning I started out with some egg salad. I feel like just having lots and lots of water today. I can't imagine the sodium count from last night. I'll be retaining water for a week! :eek: :p
I'm going to stay away from the scale until Monday when I weigh in for the Mother's day challenge. I WILL STAY ON PLAN ALL WEEKEND!! I WILL STAY ON PLAN ALL WEEKEND!!

I'm so glad I can come here and vent. Sometimes you just have to give yourself a lecture in writing. ;)

Onwards and downwards, folks. It's back to the plan! :teeth:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

I'M PREGNANT, I'M PREGNANT!!! YIPEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Six weeks today. Due November 29, 2004. I must REALLY like this time of year. 2DD was born Dec. 16, DS was born Nov. 22, and now this one. What is it about March?? :D :o

Had an Atkins bar for breakfast today because there wasn't anything else in the house. I don't think I've had one of those for over a month. I used to eat those things almost everyday. They are good in a pinch, but I won't make a habit of it.

A girlfriend of mine wants me to be her walking partner. So I will be walking with her 4 times a week and then 1 time with my other friend on Wed.. Yaaaaaahhhhh! I'm finally getting in some more exercise.

Lost another pound today, can't really believe it because I'm not being very good. Weight was 253, two more pounds and I can claim my 15 pound clippie. I'm not in ketosis, and I'm going to start to add more carbs in today. Also going to keep the flaxseed oil in the diet.........that's good for the baby's brain. Gotta have those good Omega's!!:D

Breakfast - coffee, cream, Atkins bar

Carbs = 4

Lunch - lettuce, tuna, dressing, flaxseed oil, cheese

Carbs = 7

Snack - whole pear

Carbs = 35

Dinner - Chicken, carrots

Carb = 17

TOTAL CARBS = 63

:sunny:

[Cheryl N. WI]

GREAT Morning Pam!

My buddy's having a baby, my buddy's having a baby!!!! I know I sent you a PM to say Conratulations, but now I get to say it here too! CONGRATULATIONS

Walking should be a great thing to help keep you and baby healthy, just make sure you don't overdo it! And don't worry about the scale going down now, this is a good reason for it to go up! OK, OK I'll stop being such a mother hen :D :bounce: :Pinkbounc :D

Cheryl :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :wave:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Heehee Cheryl,

I was just posting to your journal when you were posting to mine. :D We are quite the pair, aren't we?? :crazy: :wave:

[marsh0013]

hey pam, i posted to your thread on the main wish board, but i wanted to add to your journal as well...

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :jumping1: CONGRATULATIONS :jumping1: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

i'm so happy for you!!! what a blessing, a new little baby coming into your family :lovestruc

i'm so glad you're going to continue on your healthy living journey through the pregnancy, even if it has to morph a little bit. you're doing a great thing for the baby, being healthy and making a concerted effort :)

hope you're doing well, and that you have a wonderful day :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks Marcia! I must admit, I'm very excited, too. I'm trying to think only positve thoughts. There's no need getting uptight about something that might not happen. I'll deal with it if it happens, right?

Today, the sun is shining but it is very cold outside. I would like to go bake somewhere in the sun and get warm. I can't wait for August when we go to Myrtle Beach. Ofcourse, then I'll be so HOT I'll want air-conditioning.:)

Went walking last night. I walk with my one friend 4 times a week, and my other friend on Wed., so that is 5 times a week I am walking. I feel good about that. I want to go and get a preg. video and start doing that too. That would help the muscles that I haven't used in a while.

Feeling good today. No real nauseous feelings yet. Kind of hoping that starts soon. That would be a good sign.

I'm also going to use my "cheat free bear" to keep track of how many days I am cheat free for this pregnancy. Maybe that will give me some more motivation also. I have 34 weeks to go, so that is 238 days, plus the 9 I have now, so that would make a total of 247 days if I make it to the end. That is what I will shoot for.........247 days. Ofcourse, I don't expect to be perfect, but I need to aim for something. So here goes.......day 10! :)

Breakfast - 3 eggs, butter, tea, splenda

Carbs = 3

Lunch - lettuce, chicken, cheese, Newman's dressing, flaxseed oil

Carb = 7

Dinner - Fish, 1/2 potato, green beans

Carbs = 26

Snack - whole plum

Carbs = 17

TOTAL CARBS = 53 May need to add some carbs somewhere today. Maybe a small latte. :)

[CheapMom]

PAMELA- CONGRATULATIONS!!!
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH TO YOU-
ENJOY YOUR EXTRA CARBS AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE SCALE-
IN 7 MONTHS OR SO YOU ARE GOING TO BE A BUSY, BUSY GIRL!
YOU'LL BE BURNING CALORIES LEFT AND RIGHT!
PS: getting these extra carbs may like having extra spend money burning a whole in your pocket- everyday you can say "goody, where can I spend my extra carbs today...yum,yum" It should be fun.

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Heehee, CheapMom...........that's why I don't understand why I'm so overweight. Running after three kids should keep the pounds away. Maybe it has something to do with all of the BK Whoppers over the years? :rolleyes: Do ya think??:rolleyes: :D :o

I must admit, it is kind of fun choosing how I will spend the carbs. And it really helps me keep my portions in check because I am so scared of going overboard with the carbs. I guess Atkins has brainwashed me. :teeth: In a good way, ofcourse. ;)

Today is the busy day. Oh, for summer when Wed. are not a killer. Swimming lessons at the Y all morning, dinner at church tonight and then teaching my 2nd/3rd grade class. I am walking today with my friend at the Y, we will get in around 40 minutes. Last night I walked with my other friend and we went 35 minutes around the neighborhood. This is starting to get addicting. I feel so good. And I'm hardly sore at all, which makes me think I'm doing just the right amount. Don't want to push too hard during this time.

But here is the best news of all. I LOST ANOTHER POUND SO I GET TO CLAIM MY 15 POUND CLIPPIE!!!!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Boy, if I would have known that walking was going to help me out so much, I would have done it a long time ago. :rolleyes: :)
Like, what is up with me?? Takes me a while, doesn't it?
Weigh in today was 251 pounds. A total of 35 pounds lost.......no, gotten RID OF, right? Still have a long way to go, but for now I just want to live a healthy lifestyle. If some weight comes off, fine. If not, fine. Just want to keep things going like they are.

So, for today...............

Breakfast - 2 eggs, spenda, tea

Carbs = 2

Lunch - Broccoli, flaxseed oil,mayo, splenda -2 , cheese, cucumbers, low carb tortilla

Carbs = 19

Snack - mixed nuts, cheese, 1/2 banana

Carbs = 22

Dinner - chicken breast from KFC, coleslaw

Carbs = 20

TOTAL CARBS-= 63

[DoeWDW]

Let's see, you're pregnant, eating more carbs and LOSING?? Good for you, Pam!!! :sunny:

:cool1: :jumping3: :cool1: 15 POUND CLIPPIE - YAY!!!! :cool1: :jumping3: :cool1:

That walking is really doing the trick, and walking with a buddy makes it sooooo much easier!! The time and distance pass so quickly that it really seems more like a treat than exercise!

Hope you get some relax time tomorrow after your busy Wednesday!! :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks Doe. I made it through Wed. and I'm so glad it is Thursday.

I think I might be starting with some pregnancy insomnia. I could hardly sleep at all last night. I had no caffeine yesterday, and I've been pushing the water, and I exercised. I can't blame it on anything else. I don't remember getting insomnia this early before. And there is absolutely no time for a nap today. Oh, well. I'll try and crash before 10 tonight. I have a baby shower to go to so I won't be able to get to bed real early.

The piano teacher comes at 2:30pm until 3:30/4:00. Then I am walking with my friend at 5:00. Shower at 7:00. I guess I am having a busy day again.

Last night after church I kind of wanted to snack on something. So I had more mixed nuts. I haven't put them in my journal for yesterday though, too lazy I guess. :o But I didn't measure, so I really have no idea how much I had. Boy did they taste good. I haven't had nuts for a while. yummy.

I think I am also going to start keeping track of my exercise. Maybe I'll see how many days in a row I can go. That might be fun. Let's see. Today would be 4 days in a row. Gotta start somewhere. :teeth:

Food:

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, 1/2 oz. cheese, tea, splenda

Carbs = 3

Lunch - Broccoli, 1/2 oz cheese, mayo, splenda, flaxseed oil, 1 low carb whole wheat tortilla

Carbs = 14

Dinner - lettuce, tuna, Newman's own dressing, 1 oz cheese

Carbs = 7

Snacks - apple, 1 oz nuts,coffee, cream

Carbs = 22

ATE MAC & CHEESE UNTIL IT WAS COMING OUT OF MY EARS! :mad:

TOTAL CARBS = Have no idea......somewhere in the stratesphere, I'm sure.
:crazy:

[Cheryl N. WI]

WOW buddy, another new clippie!!!!!! :bounce: :bounce: Congratulations !! The walking is really great for you!!! I think it's a great idea to journal exercise also. That's what I've been doing and then in the future I have a way of looking back and seeing how I'm improving. Keep up the great work!!!

I hope you are able to get some sleep tonight! :wizard: :hug:

Cheryl :sunny: :wave2:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, last night after I came back from the shower, I ate the mac. and cheese that was left over. Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuugggggggghhhhh! :rolleyes: :mad: Why do I do this?? I woke up this morning and felt absolutely lousy!! Ofcourse, if I would have only had one small serving, it probably wouldn't have affected me as much. But today I'm back on track and I'm going to put that behind me. I'll go add it to my Thursday post when I'm done here. And because of that mess up, I don't get to roll my bear. :mad:

Later today, DH and I are going to see "The Passion". Then we are going to have fish fry at a friends house and then off to church.

My DH took us all out to breakfast this morning which was a real treat. It's always a good day when I only have to cook one meal. :p I LOVE cooking, but sometimes a girl just needs to be pampered!!princess:

Breakfast/Lunch - 2 eggs, butter, sausage, broccoli, cheese, one slice toast, coffee, cream

Carbs = 21 (estimating)

Dinner - Fish (with a little batter on it), some kind of veggie

Carbs = 15-20 (estimating again)

Snack - apple

Carbs = 15

TOTAL CARBS = 51- 56

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hope everyone had a blessed Easter. It's my favorite day of the year.

Saw "The Passion" on Good Friday. WOW!! Let's just put it this way. It's a life changer. Cried so hard I thought my eyes were gonna fall out. Communion will never be the same. DH cried too. I was prepared for some of it, but overall, I don't think you can be totally prepared for that movie. God is so good.

A little busy the last few days. I wasn't exactly on plan on Sat. and Sun. but wasn't too bad. Today it's back on plan, though. Had a great night sleep. I think baby is starting to make me tired. And I think I'm a little sick today because I had sugar over the weekend and now I'm withdrawing from it. :rolleyes: This too shall pass, right? :D

Not doing school today. Going to try to concentrate on cleaning. Yuck!! But it has to be done.

One thing I am really excited about is that I am exercising regularly. I did my WATP DVD on Friday and Sat. . I LOVE IT!! My DH is even impressed. I work up a really good sweat. I did the one mile the first day and the two mile the second day. I do watch it though. I want to exercise but I don't want to overdo it. When I walk in place, I don't pound my feet so hard into the ground either. I should have gotten this one months ago. I didn't do anything on Sun.. But last week, I managed to get six days in a row of exercise. WoooooHooooo!!!

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, tea, splenda

Carbs = 2

Lunch - salad, tuna, blue cheese dressing, cucumber, cheese
Oh, almost forgot to add my flaxseed oil.

Carb = 9

Snack - 1/2 banana, HB egg

Carb = 15

[/B]Dinner[/B] - 5 oz. ham, green beans , 1/2 potato

Carbs = 40

TOTAL CARBS = 66
:sunny:

[DoeWDW]

Pam, you are going to be such a healthy momma for ALL your kids!! Your food looks great and your exercise - great job!!!

You sound so sunny! I bet your newest little one will have the happiest personality! Don't they say that your emotions during pregnancy mirror your baby's temperament? Don't know if it's true or just an old wives' tale but keep that sunny attitude going! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

thanks, Doe. I must admit I love being pregnant. If it weren't for pushing them out, I'd want to be pregnant all the time! :p :earseek: You're a sweetie, Doe!

I feel so bloated today. Maybe it's the higher carbs, I don't know. Anyway, I really need to stick to the plan today. Already took my meds. Having a cup of tea..........life is good. :cool:

It was raining and my friend didn't want to walk, so I did 1 1/2 miles of my WATP dvd. My younger daughter did it along with me. She loved it. I must look really funny doing it. We kept laughing, I could hardly catch my breath.

It's rainy again here today, so maybe I'll do my dvd again today. We'll see.

Breakfast - 2 HB eggs, tea, splenda

Carbs = 2

Lunch - low carb choc. shake with heavy cream

Carbs = 8

Dinner - Breakfast casserole (ham, ww bread, cheese, eggs, milk), green beans

Carbs = 43

Snack - 1/2 apple

Carbs = 8

TOTAL CARBS = 61

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well, I must have lost a gallon of water yesterday and last night. I feel so much better. I think it was the carbs on Sunday. When I have potatoes AND lots of sodium (ham), watch out!! I feel like I lost 2 pounds. :p

I am going to save some carbs for tonight when the kids and I go to Barnes & Noble. I want a latte. Hopefully they have sugar free syrup. I'll make sure I bring splenda just in case.

Everyone is on spring break this week except us and another homeschool family we know. We are going to take our break when it is warmer, May 5-9. We are going to stay at my mom's in Harrisburg, and then take day trips to Annapolis and Baltimore. I think this will be a lot of fun. I've been both places but the kids haven't. It will be nice to go somewhere. We haven't really gone anywhere for a while.

Feeling good today. Chest really sore, but other than that, no pregnancy symptoms. Hopefully something will start soon.

Breakfast - 2 eggs, a little butter, tea, splenda
(so glad I never get tired of eggs. I have my father's genes. He ate eggs every morning of his life and never had a cholesterol problem. Now my mother who used margarine for years........she's the one that had a triple bypass. :rolleyes: Can everyone say.......medical community lie, medical community lie!! )

Carbs = 2

Lunch - lettuce, tuna, cheese, newman's dressing, flaxseed oil

Carbs = 7

Dinner - Chicken sandwich from BK.without bun but with peppers and onions. Side salad with ranch dressing. Got carbs from website

Carbs = 13

Snack - apple
cup milk in latte

Carbs = 29

TOTAL CARBS = 51

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hey. Does everyone know that Burgerking.com lets you choose what on your sandwich you will eat and gives you the nutrional rundown on each menu item?? It is fantastic! I put in the Sante Fe chicken sand. and it let me "click off" the bun, then gave me the carbs and everything for the rest of the sandwich, which was 6 or 7, I believe. I could figure out what a whopper was without the bun, too. This is great. My hats off to BK. I think they are the leaders in this area. Hope more follow in their footsteps.

I also went to starbucks.com and figured what my cappucino was going to "cost" me, as far as carbs go. Haa!! No more guessing at what I am eating/drinking. Sometimes, technology is great, isn't it??

Had a great time last night with the kids. Went to the arcade, to an educational store (that the kids don't know is educational ;) ), shopped for some earings, ate dinner........then off to Barnes and Noble. Bought the girls an American Girl book/stationery set. Didn't get home until after 10:00pm. Whew!! Needless to say, school didn't start on time today. They are doing their math work right now. We might be going to school until dinner tonight. :p But last night was worth the sacrifice. We (the moms) had a lot of fun and the kids had a blast.

Can't spend a lot of time on here today. Got to get school done and some cleaning.

Breakfast - 2 hb eggs, tea, splenda

Carbs - 2

Lunch - lettuce, egg, cheese, dressing, flaxseed oil

Carbs - 7

Dinner - 5 oz. roast beef, 1/2 sweet potato

Carbs - 23

Snack - 1/2 apple

Carbs = 8

TOTAL CARBS = 40

[DoeWDW]

Pam, your menus always look so yummy to me! I just wanted to pop in and say a quick hi! :wave2: I hope all is going well! :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

It is two days after my miscarriage. I'm feeling ok. It hits me every once in a while. But overall, I think I'm doing pretty good. God is still good, and he is still in control of things even when things go wrong. I look at my 3 beautiful children, and I'm so grateful. He didn't have to give me any and he chose to give me three. He knows if there are more in my future. I'm willing to accept whatever he plans. He knows what is best for me because he knows and loves me better than anyone. :)

Just went to the doctor to check things out. My preg. hormone level went from 1900 the day before the miscarriage, to 190 the day after. Will keep getting blood tests to make sure it comes down to 0. Another check up in two weeks to make sure everything is in working order again. ;) He really didn't have any answers for me, not that I expected any. They will check my hormone levels after my next cycle.

My DH wants to lose a few pounds in his tummy, so he is doing low carb with me for a few weeks. So it's back to 20 or less carbs a day.

Tonight we are going to a Dinner Concert- Charles Billingsley, a christian contemp. singer. Tickets were bought months ago, and even though I am kind of tired and sort of want to stay home, we're going to go. Might as well. It might be good to get out and get my mind off things.

I don't know what they are going to be serving, but I'm sure there will be meat there. :teeth: This diet is so easy when you go out for dinner. As long as there's protein, you know you're OK.

Tried the new slim fast low carb shake today. Not too bad. DH wanted to try them so we picked some up at Sam's. We bought Choc. and Vanilla. I had the Choc. Pretty good. It's sweetened with splenda which is good. I think I'll use these when I'm on the run or something.

Take care everyone and have a great one.

Psalm 33:4 ............He is faithful in all He does.

[DoeWDW]

Pam, I'm sending you many :hug: :hug: and will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

Take extra good care of you!

[CheapMom]

Pam- I am thinking of you and your family. :hug:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

You cannot imagine how full my heart is with all of the love I am getting from my WISH buddies. You all are truly amazing! I hope in the future I can touch some of your hearts as much as I have been touched by you. I have to go now and blow my nose. Sniff, sniff.................:grouphug:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, coffee, cream

Carbs = 2

Lunch - hamburger, cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce

Carbs = 11

well, I totally changed what I was going to have for lunch. I had a MAJOR craving for mexican! It was so strong, I had the same for dinner. :teeth:

Dinner - hamburger, cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce

Carbs = 11

Snack - nuts........way too many of them. Man, I was hungry today.

Carbs - 13

TOTAL CARBS = 37 Yikes!

:D

[CheapMom]

I hope in the future I can touch some of your hearts as much as I have been touched by you.
You already have. You have shared your stories with us and encouraged so many of us when we were down.
Keep your chin up-
Mary

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Pam,

Don't worry about those few extra carbs right now! 37 isn't bad when you're body is heeling from all it has been through in the past week. You might be so hungry because you're still heeling and right now you need to listen to the needs of you're body! Keep up the great work, Buddie!

Cheryl :wave: :wave2:

[disneygoof]

Hiya,

Sent you a PM and am keeping an eye on you.

-Disneygoof

[DoeWDW]

Pam, I'm stopping by to say hi! :wave2:

I agree with Cheryl - your body is still healing. Please be extra kind to yourself, OK?

I'm sending a gentle :hug: and some warm :sunny: for your Wednesday.

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thank you all. And don't worry, I was very "kind" to myself this week. :p A little TOO kind. :o

But I'm back on program today. Myrtle Beach is (hopefully, oh please God, let it work out) in August, and you know that will get here before you know it. I will already look like a beached whale :rolleyes: , I don't want it to be worse.

So for today.............

Breakfast - 3 eggs , cheese, butter, half and half, coffee

Carbs= 3

Lunch - tuna, cheese, mayo

Carb= 2

Dinner - Family is having leftovers which I can't have. Don't want to cook anything. I think I just want some more tuna.
Tuna, mayo, salad

Carb= 4

splenda in ice tea all day. 4-5 packets= 5 carbs

TOTAL CARB= 14

:sunny:

[CheapMom]

Pam- don't be so hard on yourself- you have been so committed to your low-carb program- it has taken tremendous willpower- so you know you can do anything you decide to do-
Be good to yourself- and if you slip up just forget it and move on-
You are dealing with alot and you don't need diet guilt on top of everything else.
Myrtle Beach sounds fun- do you know that Hooters Airlines flies there really cheap? My boss flew Hooters to MB and he said he got really nervous just before takeoff. He kept hearing this voice in his head saying, "What were you thinking- save a few bucks and fly Hooters. There area of expertise is HOT WINGS!!! Not air travel." The cockpit door was closed but he kept picturing really pretty girls in short, shorts flying the plane while drinking beer.

[DoeWDW]

Cheapmom, you crack me up!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Pam, I'm glad to hear you're back on program. Myrtle Beach sounds perfectly wonderful!! However, no more comments about beached whales, OK?? You are beautiful, no matter what size - your beauty comes from the inside and nothing can take that away! I'm sure you'll be looking better than ever by August!!

I hope you have a fabulous weekend! :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

:laughing: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Do you think I would get a discount on Hooter Air for my pair of DD's?? DDD.........get it....Double D Discount??? :p I wonder if it could be like triple A?? Just a thought! ;)

Ok, Doe. No more comments like that, I promise.

:sunny:

[CheapMom]

DD discount!
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
If booking online use discount code 40DD for savings
Hope your weekend was great!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

:teeth: Heehee.............good one. Or in my case, 44DD. Ok, I think I just entered the "Too Much Information" zone. You all probably didn't need to know that. Oh, the things we put in our journals. :p

Today:

Ok. I know that shakes aren't exactly induction, but I didn't feel like anything else. I even skipped breakfast then had a shake around 10 am. Maybe it was because I was more thirsty than hungry. Don't know.

So..........

Breakfast- .......................

Snack - Atkins shake

Carb = 8 (I'm including the fiber also. I like to count TOTAL carbs)

Lunch- hb eggs, mayo

Carbs = 2

Dinner -

Carbs =

TOTAL CARBS =

:sunny: Everyone have a nice day!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Vacation was great but I fell off the induction train, as they say.

Yesterday was my first day back. I did well. I can tell, because I had a headache today and feel sluggish. Oh, why, why, why......:rolleyes: This IS the plan I want for my life. I need to treat it that way.

You know, people that are allergic to peanuts, egg whites, mushrooms, whatever.......they stay away because they know it will be trouble if they eat it. That is the attitude I need to have about carbs. At least the bad carbs. The "once in a while" attitude is becoming the "once a week" attitude. ENOUGH! ENOUGH I SAY!!!

Today has been good. Hamburger with cheese and salsa. I need to plan dinner yet. Making the family spaghetti. I think I'll just have salad with some tuna or something. I'm lazy today and want to get some housework done now that school is over for the day.

Summer is going to be here soon, and I'm no where NEAR the goal I wanted to be at. Ofcourse the pregnancy slowed me down a little bit. But my eating habits weren't good on vacation.

I think I'll cook up a bunch of chicken breasts so I have them ready for the next couple of days. They are so versatile.

chug, chug, chug, CHUG, CHUG, CHUG.......I'm back on the Atkins train...................:thewave:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Breakfast - 3 eggs, butter, cheese, tea, splenda

Carbs = 4

Lunch - Chicken breast, sour cream, 1 oz cheese, salsa

carbs = 5

Dinner - (Subs at church tonight. I'll skip the bun) Turkey, ham, lettuce, dressing

Carbs = 7

TOTAL CARBS = 16

[CheapMom]

Great job getting back on track. It is so hard to on vacation and OP. Don't sweat it.
You are doing great- I know induction is hard but you can push through.
Have a great day-
Mary

Oh PS: As far as your bra size being categorized as TMI (Too Much Info) I don't think so- If you go on the main WISH board there have been in depth discussions about the gastro-intenstinal side effects of low carb chocolate and if you read that thread you will realize disclosing your bra size is nothing to worry about.

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

:laughing:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

A little better today. Still had a little headache, and I won't be able to nap today so I hope I won't need it. Stayed up late with DH last night watching a movie. He left this morning for a men's golf retreat. He won't be home until after dinner Friday. I'm going to miss him something fierce. I swear we could spend all day together everyday and not need a break from one another. He's not perfect, but he is such a good friend. The kids will keep me busy though. And there's always laundry. :rolleyes: :p

Breakfast - 2 HB eggs

Carbs= 1

Lunch - 1 HB egg, pepperoni....(man on loudspeaker)...walk away from the pepperoni......walk away from the pepperoni, NOW Lady!!!

Carbs = 3

Dinner - Chicken, cheese, lo carb tortilla, sour cream, salsa,lettuce

Carbs = 15

TOTAL CARBS = 19

[DoeWDW]

Pam, you are back on track and doin' GREAT this week!! DH will be home soon and hopefully the family can enjoy the upcoming weekend together!!

I don't think bra size is TMI - heck, I've been known to put all my measurements in my journal! Besides, it's YOUR journal, Pam and you can put in anything you want. I was cracking up about the Hooters DD discount!! :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

Have a great weekend! :sunny:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Doe.....do you know what an encouragement you are?? I know you hear that all of the time, but you are. I just want you to know that I think the world of you. Thanks for your encouragement. You're a sweetie. ::yes::

So.....I can't sleep. I have been so tired this week from carb withdrawl (yes, yet again), I've needed a nap almost every day. Last night, I went to bed at the same time as the kids and I splept 10 hours! Whew. I felt good when I got up though. But now I can't sleep. I think I have too much on my mind so I thought I'd put these ramblings in my journal. :scratchin

I am sick and tired of being fat. I know. I've said this before, but I am. I try to embrace life and give it my all inspite of the weight, but I have to be honest with myself. I hold back. I don't do physical things with my kids because of my weight. I don't go skiing, I mean, what would I wear?? I don't roller blade......what if I fell down, I could break something. What's that honey? You want me to ice skate with you?? Or..You want me to take you to the pool?? Uhhhhhh, maybe next week.

Is this the same girl who played field hockey and track for five years and thought a size 8 was too big??? My kids don't know that person. The person who loved to play sports and sweat and WAS GOOD AT WHATEVER I PLAYED! I even won $1,000 toward college (which was good back then because my tuition/board was only 5,000) People come into my house, even my DD's friends and comment on my bridal picture........wow, that doesn't even look like you. :rolleyes: I know. They're only stating the truth. It doesn't hurt my feelings, it's not their intention to sound mean. But it does make me think..........I AM SICK OF THIS. This isn't me. AAAArrrgggghhhhh!!!!

How long will I let this go on?? This kind of stuff is what has kept me serious this week. I hope it doesn't wear off. I need this feeling in my gut to last longer than a week.

We have a BBQ to go to tomorrow night. I was asked to bring potato salad. Argh. But the way I feel now, it doesn't even tempt me. Fortunately, the hosts are on South Beach so I know there will be stuff for me to eat, I'm not worried at all.

I guess I'm a little angry with myself. If anyone is reading this, sorry. This is the kind of stuff I spew at 1:00am. :crazy: I'll be Ok. Life is good and God has blessed as always inspite of myself. I'm so glad He's patient because I'm losing mine. :badpc:

And food journal................I don't feel like listing you right now.......I'll just say I had about 1300 calories and 18 carbs. Good night.

[disneygoof]

Hey Pam,

I know how you feel about comparing myself now to my young self. When I go there, I remember that I smoked and went out dancing every night. I don't want to go back there, now, do I?

I always get annoyed when I hear people talk about how women gain weight after they get married like they got their man and then they got lazy. It's not that, it's that we then spend time doing comfortable things like staying in and watching tv together, or spend time when you're dating going out to dinner all the time and the movies (popcorn, candy, coke). Don't forget that our metabolism naturally slows down when we get older.

And finally, pregnancies, my friend. You and I have had a boatload to keep our bodies at higher weights. You should still be gentle with yourself because your body may still be rebounding.

So make a cheese and pepperoni platter for your cookout (is that Atkins? I'm a wwer) and I'm sure your hosts will understand, especially if they're on a plan themselves. The BBQ will not fall apart without your potato salad, no matter how good it is. Stop being angry with yourself, and find a small success to smile about today. You've already lost 35 pounds right? You're going to be great.

Take care,
Disneygoof

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks Disneygoof,

I feel better now after a good night's rest. I think the host asked me for potato salad because not all of the people (including some of my family) are not low carbing. Don't worry. Like I said, I'm not in the slightest bit tempted. Now in two weeks, it might be a different story. ;)

And I agree with you. I hate it when people think you let yourself go just because you "got your man". I always say, the bad eating habits started way before marriage, but it was after marriage that the results came in. :rolleyes: I destroyed my metabolism.

I traveled for one year on a singing team in college. We took one full year off of our studies to travel for the college. We had a multi-media program and gospel concerts that we did. We probably performed 8-12 concerts A WEEK with one day off a month. We were given costumes for the program that we performed and gowns for the gospel concerts. Well, you have to be able to fit into those all year, right?? So every Monday morning was weigh in time. My DH was the team leader. So guess who had to weigh everyone in on Monday. You guessed it. The team leader. We were just dating then (if you can call it that on the road with 18 other people with you constantly and never being able to even hold hands) but having your boyfriend weigh you in every week is a hoot, I'll tell ya. I exercised everyday, skipped dinner all of the time. When I did eat, it was junk or carbs, so I'm sure I was protein difficient. I got down to 118 pounds but was VERY unhealthy and had horrible eating habits.

Well, ofcourse, when I got back to the real world, and got a job at Pizza Hut part time during school, guess what happened now?? Yep, 14 pounds, just like that!! This was all before marriage and unfortuneately, it only got worse. This is where the struggle began.

But I must say, we have BOTH learned lessons from this journey. My DH wasn't always nice to me in the beginning about my weight. He is a VERY disciplined person. I'm not kidding. When we took a personality test before we got married (pre-marital counseling by my pastor) he scored OFF THE CHART!!! The pastor looked at him and said, "She is going to make you have fun." :p Isn't that hysterical!! And my DH says it is so true.

Ron has become the most patient, kind, supportive, encouraging man I could have ever hoped for. He has become my biggest cheerleader. It's not that I wouldn't have liked to do things differently if I had to do it all over, but I'm glad we both have learned some lessons and the time wasn't wasted. I'd hate to have to learn those lessons over again.

Ok. Enough philosophying!:crazy:

Took my DD Meredith out to breakfast this morning. I do this every once in a while for each of the children. I hardly ever get any one on one time so I started doing this to help. She picked Bob Evans..........she ordered pancakes with strawberry topping and whipped cream, sausage.......and I ordered a sausage and cheese omelet. I knew it came with biscuits, but I forgot about the potatoes. Well I did well. I asked the waitress as soon as she brought our food if I could have a box. I put everything illegal in the box and it came home for the rest of the children. We had a good time together. She's a sweetie!

Breakfast - eggs, sausage, cheese, coffee, cream

Carbs - ? I'm guessing 9

snack - HB egg

Carb = .5

Lunch - HB egg

Carb = .5

Dinner - I'll post this later. I am going to do great though...............:flower3: :goodvibes

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Aaarrrrrggggggghhhhhh!!!! I had some of the leftover mashed potatoes last night. Potatoes cannot enter my house anymore. Maybe some day I can say no to the dreaded potato, but for now I can't. Other than that, I did great yesterday.

Today is going to be a much better day.

Breakfast - 2 eggs, butter, tea, splenda

carbs = 2

Snack - 1/4 cup mixed nuts (I'm measuring this time ;) )

carbs= 5 (2 of that is fiber)

Lunch - tuna, mayo, celery, cheese, letttuce, dressing

Carbs = 6

Snack - 1/2 cup sf choc. pudding

carbs= 6

Dinner -

Carbs -

[CheapMom]

There are a few illegal foods around my house too! At the top of my list is double-stuff oreos... but the list goes on and on.
I really do think that if you keep the bad stuff out of the house than it will be much easier. I guess that is hard when you are on Atkins and everyone in your house isn't.
You are doing great- I read your 1:00am ramble and I know how you feel. You are working so hard to improve yourself. You are a great Mom and teacher. Don't be mad at yourself for gaining weight- be proud of yourself for working hard to get back in shape.
This is a simple truth - it is not true for everyone but it is true for me- and I think for you- HAVING BABIES MAKES YOU FAT! But it's worth every ounce. 35 pounds gone- You did that- you made that happen- You are excellent and strong- just remember that!
Have a great day!
Mary:D

[DoeWDW]

Pam, I agree with Mary! Celebrate your successes and know that you are not alone. I know I too have those times when I'm all too willing to beat myself up over a "failure" (usually something pretty minor in the big scheme of life). I just look at this as a day to day plan of treating myself in a healthy way. On the majority of days, that means eating low carb and exercising. However there are days that are too busy, too stressed, too whatever, when treating myself in a healthy way means being less rigid with my expectations and cutting myself some slack. It doesn't mean I've given up - just that I need a day or two to focus on something outside of my healthy habits.

I'm sending you a :hug: and some extra :sunny: for your Monday!

[CheapMom]

Hey Pam- Just checking in to say hi and to let you know I am thinking about you- Hope things are going well.
Mary:D

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

:wave2: just been really busy with trying to finish up school with the girls. I have to give them the IOWA acheivement test yet, also. That's always a blast. :crazy:

Did REALLY well today, so I feel like I'm back on track. I want this to be the LAST summer that I am fat!!::yes:: I have a lot of work ahead of me, but I know I can do it. I've been mosey-in-along here and I'm not going anywhere. Well, it's time to change all that.

I had about 19 carbs and 1200 calories today. We are going to go to a surprise birthday party tomorrow night for one of my friends at church. It should be fun. It's being catered (I'm sure there will be meat :teeth: ). This is my really rich friend, and wonderfully generous also. I love to go to her house and see how the other half lives. We nicknamed her house, "the Taj" and they have a landing strip in their "back yard". That's how she will be coming in.........BY AIRPLANE! Can you believe this?? She will see us all on the lawn ready to greet her. This is just too much. :p

They are wonderful people. No college education....got married right out of high school....he is a builder (only homes $500,000 and up), and they do A TON for the church and our people. I'm so glad God blesses people like this.

Anyway.......I'll right what I ate after the party. I've got to stay away from the desserts. I'll be fine otherwise, I think.

[DoeWDW]

The surprise party sounds like fun!! I hope it all went well and you were able to eat healthy while there.

Hope your Friday is filled with :sunny: !

[CheapMom]

That party sounds great- I hope everything is going well. I am sure you are looking forward to summer vacation. Maybe things will settle down and you can carve out a little time for yourself.
Mary:sunny:

[CheapMom]

Hi Pam- I know you are having a busy summer with your gang. Just wanted to say hi- thinkin' 'boutcha! Hope you are lurking so you can see this.
Mary:D

[DoeWDW]

Hi Pam! :wave2:

I'm thinkin' about you too!!

If you're headed down this way to see your mom and you want to meet up at a park or a mall for an hour or two, let me know!

Hope your days are filled with :sunny: !