DIS 'WISH' Challenge UPDATE Clipart example added!

[TigH]

Welcome, everyone!

Jump on in! This is a great support group. Join any post any time or start your own if you feel inspired to do so. I have been really focused on eating/exercise since I joined the WISH challenge. This board ROCKS!

Hope to see you around more often!

 

[epicureangirl]

Back for an update...

Well, I finally earned my 10 pound clippie. Still doing the Atkins.

I was a bit discouraged... I was very stalled for a week. I think I was a bit too excited about trying all those low-carb alternatives (muffins, pancakes, chocolate bars) and added too much for what my system can handle.

I've also experimented (on the occasional meal) with some "Carb-blocker" supplements. With them, I found I was able to handle some chow-mein and still stay in ketosis, but roast potatoes were too much for me. The carb blockers are supposed to block up to 500 calories of carbs (but I guess that was too hard for me to figure out -- or I just overdid it).

Anyhow, I'm back on track and the pounds are coming off again. Also, drinking LOTS of water is making all the difference -- I do find it hard to force myself to drink so much... I'm sure I'm not the only one.

This message board REALLY helps me. Keep the updates coming everyone!

Cheers.

 

[nativetxn]

Good for you, earning a 10 pound clippie! I've been on a plateau for 3 weeks on the Atkins plan. I weigh in on Thursday and I hope that I finally break away and lose something besides inches.

Welcome back

 

[ZerasPride]

I've been lurking on this board for quite a while. I have over 100 pounds to lose and it can be very discouraging. This time around, in addition to watching what I eat, I have started doing The Firm videos and I love them! This is only my first week but I feel so energized (and sore). I have yet to buy a scale to confirm what my current weight is but I have a pretty good idea. I'll be reporting back and looking for all your wonderful support! Thanks so much for this board!

 

[nativetxn]

Welcome, Zeraspride. I'm glad you decided to join us. I had a hundred pounds to lose too. Now I have 82 pounds to lose. You can do this, I know you can!

Isn't it great to take control of your life? Sounds like the workout you are doing is working for you.

Katholyn

 

[obsessed]

I have been doing WW since September and I am down 23.8 lbs as of last night. My WDW trip was my motivation. I don't want to look at pictures of myself at my starting weight, or even at my current weight. I am about 1/2 way to my goal.

I am very bad about getting to the gym, there just never seems to be enough time. I am going to try to move from the treadmill to the elliptical trainer this weekend, though.

This looks like a great supportive place to be.

Thanks for starting this thread!

 

[nativetxn]

Welcome to our happy little support group, Obsessed. I hope to see you here often. We all need lots of encouragement and support

 

[Lesley]

Ah okay...so this is the thread to join in! I just saw this today...but I should have been here all along it seems!

I've been doing Atkins since 2/1.....so far I'm down 14 lbs. I started out with 76 to lose. I'm now in OWL (30 carbs) and I weigh in again on Saturday. I was ordered onto low carbs by my doc last summer, but fell off the wagon sometime in the fall. I decided to try Atkins since I think I needed to take drastic measures to cure my sugar addiction....haven't had a bite of sugar since 1/31. I will have a piece of birthday cake for my dd's 3rd birthday on Monday....but that's my limit...a sugary treat once every month or so if I can handle it without getting cravings again. If I can't handle it...well, I've found some good sugarless treats that I can have occasionally instead.

Good to have found you all!

 

[nativetxn]

Good luck, Lesley. I hope eating that cake doesn't throw you out of ketosis. If it does, just start induction again.

Welcome to our happy group.

Katholyn

 

[Mimi70]

I just saw this thread and thought, 'what a great idea to join!'

I've done some soul searching, and decided that getting fit is what I need to do, not just watching what I eat, but definitely adding more exercise to my life. I work a sit-down job, so its very easy to become lethargic.

I want to sign up for this thread, & I look forward to the help of those already signed up to assist me with this.

On that note, how do I get the member logo?

 

[nativetxn]

Welcome to WISH, mimi. There is a post explaining how to add the clipart stuck to the top of this board.

Here is a link to it.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=326403

I'm so glad you decided to join us.

Katholyn

 

[Lesley]

My guess is that the cake will be about 50 carbs...so if I'm careful, I should remain in ketosis. I was losing last summer on a diet of about 70 carbs a day....so I'm not too worried. Like you said, I can always pop back onto induction for awhile. My biggest worry is getting my sugar cravings back...those of you who have a sugar addiction know what I'm talking about. The more you eat, the more you crave. I haven't had a true sugar craving since my first week of induction and I'm happy to find that chocolate with maltitol does not induce those cravings at all. I can eat it and not really want more and more. I'm prepared and I know how to fight back now!

Thanks for the support!

 

[epicureangirl]

Lesley: Way to go! Keep up the good work.

My tips for people trying Atkins -

Try the Atkins Indulgence bars when you crave chocolate -- they taste so fantastic you won't miss the real (sugary) thing. Sugar really is the enemy on this way of eating -- if you remember it's what allows you to store fat then it might not be so hard to resist. Or at least that's what works for me when I'm feeling tempted.

The other thing that keeps me away, is I lost over 55 pounds on the Atkins, but regained much of it when I returned to my old way of eating. And I didn't eat large quantities of food or live on junk-food either, but I learned that pasta, bread, potatoes and sugar do not make me feel or look my best so I can't go back there. Not even a little, because the next time it's just a little more, every week instead of every month... It's so easy to slip into bad habits again! Also, there are some terrific low-carb alternatives out there that can help you get through some cravings. I found that the Cranberry-Orange muffin (mix) from Atkins really helped when I started getting sick of eggs. I missed my morning coffee & muffin, so just that little treat really helped.

For more recipe inspiration, I try the Suzanne Somers books (very close to Atkins plan for many of the dishes). And her dessert book is fabulous. I've made them with Somersweet, but you can use Splenda too. My husband doesn't miss the 'other' desserts when he can have a chocolate cake or creme brulee.
So I'm back on the Atkins. And this is it. No more cheating, because I'd only be cheating myself. This board helps so much -- thanks everyone for your support.

Okay, my fingers hurt. No more typing for me tonight.



Cheers, all.

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

Count me in too! You are all so inspiring! DH and I are starting Atkins tomorrow (3/01). I haven't seen DS since November and it may be that long until I see him again and I am planning on a BIG or is that "little" surprise for him!!

I've got 60 pounds to drop so I'd better get busy walking!

Melissa

 

[house_of_princesses]

Well, I may as well make it public... "I'm on a diet!" I lost a lot with the Weigh Down Workshop, but another pregnancy did me in. So, this time it's a life change. Wait 'til I'm hungry, stay away from carbs. I must ask Lesley, does not having ANY sugar (Hershey chocolate squares are my downfall.) really get rid of the cravings?!? Come 3pm I can eat a whole bar if I'm not carefull! Have been walking our new dog daily, going to the gymn and take Karate. Have 30 pounds to lose. I look forward to having you all to look to for support!

 

[sm4987]

I have been reading everyone's diet's and I am impressed. I tried Atkins through a doctor two years ago and it made me ill. I lost 25 pounds on it then I started having heart palpitations and my hair was coming out like crazy. I so loved that diet too, my body just didn't respond as well. Keep up the good work on it. I'm jealous that I can't do it to.

However, I am down 5 pounds, which I think is really great.

 

[yasuern]

I take the challenge - if you PM me I'll share my wgt - but its not pretty. I am starting Weight Watchers 3/3/03 - and I want to lose 40lbs - I will definately be returning to this thread for support - DH is a GREAT COOK! - but being 40y/o and with 2 young children its time to get serious -- I walk 5/wk(have a dog) and DH and I have started working out on the Total Gym - its fun. I wish everyone sucess with their goals!

 

[Nathan's Grandma]

I have not weighed myself our scale needs a battery. I have a Dr. appointment on Wednesday for my semi-annual migraine meds visit so I will get weighed then.

I started walking last Sunday two miles a day on our airwalker and tonight I just walked four miles. I can feel it in my dress clothes. I never thought it would I would walk four miles within a week.

Good Luck to everyone I know how hard it is.

Kathy

 

[mic&min]

My boyfriend and I are both going to start Atkins tomorrow. I have found this area very helpful with many tips and recipes.

I am actually excited to start this.

We are going to Vegas in 3 weeks and then to Disney in Aug. so I have some to get some exercise in so I am not so tired on vacation.

Thanks to everyone for all the great tips......

 

[quackattack]

OK... Sign us up for this extravaganza of fat molecules drifting away... My DW just informed me I have to exercise. Poo... oh well, sign us both up anyway. We plan on eating better and bearing down on a good exercise routine. Might as well get some use out of all the fitness equipment we have.
Thanks for the encouragement. We plan on having fun with this and we will be thin and beautiful by our Halloween cruise. Well... my DW can be both thin and beautiful and I'll go for thinner.