Lisa's Weightloss Journal (comments welcomed!)

[Strings]

Hi Lisa,

WTG! You've lost another half pound. That is awesome. You definately deserve to buy yourself some nice things with all the hard work you have done this last year. Keep up the great work.
Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

Good morning! I'm trying to be good and post more often so here I am.

I've been staying pretty much OP. I'm not staying on induction as strictly as I should but pretty close. Yesterday I had a small amount of oatmeal for breakfast. Lunch was 2 small turkey burger patties, broccoli and sliced tomato. Dinner was two a hot dog and scrambled eggs, little bit of whole milk.

I weighed this morning and I'm down to 162.8. Woohoo! I'm keeping my carbs pretty low, so it must be working. Well, we'll have to see what Monday brings, hopefully a little whoosh. Seeing the scale move is motivating to stay focused.

Beth, Doe, the mall is the best place to walk and get in a little exercise. It's just coincidence that they have all those cute clothes!

Lisa, yes, we Atkins people can definitely have oatmeal. Actually, you'd be surprised at the variety the plan allows. There are so many misconceptions out there. If I were on maintenance, I could even have potatoes, or beans. It's just a matter of limiting those items, but it doesn't mean you can't have them at all. I'm not at the point where I'm eating foods higher in in carbs yet, but I'll introduce them slowly once I get much closer to my goal weight.

Purrecta, always nice to hear from you! Good job staying OP, and I'm glad to hear you're doing well. I encourage you to start your journal because it really helps and this way you can get even more support from your WISH buddies!

 

[Strings]

25 Days until your trip.

I just stopped by to say HI! I hope all is well, and you are enjoying your weekend. Do any more shopping?
Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

No time to post menus. Just came by to say I'm down to 160.2. Looks like I should make my goal of 159 before we leave for WDW!

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Lisa,

Yes, I know I said I was going to bed but I had to check in on your journal first and give you an official WOOHOO!!!! for getting down to this weight. I know you'll reach 159 before you leave. Keep up the great work. And of course, have a fantastic trip!!!

Thanks for letting me know the variety that is available on Atkins. I kind of mix Atkins and South Beach together but I haven't read the Atkins book so I'm going mostly by what I read on lowcarbfriends.com and from their recipe site as well. Can you tell me what an Atkins person thinks of the "wraps" that are available now? I almost bought some wraps at the grocery store today but the very first ingredient was "enriched" flour. Bleck! That's just white flour in disguise. So can you guys eat that? Are the wraps at Subway, Arbys and other places okay? I just realized the "wraps" I've been buying, even though they say "whole wheat" have enriched flour as the second or third ingredient. I was fooled and am not happy. DH doesn't care but I won't eat them anymore. I just had my philly cheesesteak for dinner tonight on regular wheat bread.

Anyway, sorry to jack your journal like this but I'm curious how Atkins people are handling these products. Thanks so much!

I hope to "talk" to you tomorrow!

 

[Strings]

Congrats Lisa!

I know you'll be at your vacation goal weight before your trip in 16 days! I know you are busy. I just wanted to say HI.
Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

Lisa, I'm so sorry, I didn't realize you had posted to my journal.

Technically Atkins folks can eat the lc wraps at Subway. I don't have them very often though. I can make my own wraps at home with the lc wheat tortillas I buy at Costco which are pretty tasty. Lisa, I ran out of lc bread at home so in desperation the other day I had the regular wheat bread I buy for the rest of the family. Yuck! It was way too doughy, not at all what I'm used to. It had mainly white flour in it. Talk about lesson learned.

Beth, how are you? I'm so sorry I haven't been posting to your journal. Things are pretty crazy right now, but I think about my WISH buds all the time. I hope everything is going well with you and that you're in good health. If I don't get to talk to you before I leave, take care, ok?

To all of the rest of my WISH friends, I apologize for not posting to your journals lately for obvious reasons. As I told Beth, I think of you all often whenever I want to reach for whatever carb-laden treat I shouldn't have. All of you take care!

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, we know that you're a busy gal right now. I hope the pre-trip preparations are going well - only 2 more weeks!!!!

Glad to hear that you are happy with your weight - you've done an amazing job and you should be VERY proud of you!!

I hope you have an amazing trip filled with magic and pixie dust!

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm popping in to spread some sunshine, Lisa!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[Strings]

Hi Lisa,

So has the prevacation panic set in, or are you just excited and having fun. I saw your post about surprising your family with the limo. They are going to be so excited. You are a great Mom.
Beth

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi sis!

Just poping in for a bit to see how you are doing. I sent you a pm and really missed communicating with you but the convention was awsome and I was so tired. Anyway, I just wanted to say "hi" and that I was thinking about you.

Your trip is so close and I know you'll have a great time.

Talk to you later.

Luv ya'!

Lisa

 

[Castillo Mom]

Beth, I'm going through a little bit of both right now! I keep thinking about all of the little details, but I'm excited at the same time. It's getting pretty hard to concentrate at work!

Lisa, I need to catch up on your journal and everyone elses. Hopefully I'll have a chance to do that before I leave.

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, only 7 days on that countdown timer - no wonder you can't concentrate at work!! I hope the time until vacation goes quickly but that the time while you're ON vacation goes slow enough to savor every moment!

I'm throwing a WISH party on the healthy living road! We've got the music cranked up and our dancin' shoes on! We're celebrating all the good choices we make every day! Shall I put some salsa music on? Will you teach us a few steps?? Can you feel the party atmosphere?

"Celebrate good times, come on!!"

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Doe! Did miss the party? Salsa dancing, that's my favorite form of exercise!

Did more shopping today and will finish up tomorrow. Finally! I'll pack the boys' things tomorrow. They're so excited and they're climbing the walls!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Lisa! Just wanted to stop by and let you know I've been thinking about you and your big trip. It's going to be an awesome experience, and you are going to look and feel fabulous!

Take care,
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi Lisa,

I just wanted to drop by, in case you didn't have time to get back to the boards. I will be praying for a safe journey and a trip of a lifetime for you. You have done an incredible job planning, and now it will be time to ENJOY! Have a magical time, and we want details when you get back.
Beth

 

[Purrrrfecta]

Lisa,
Oh yeah, Salsa dancing. Makes me miss Puerto Rico. I am there in my mind though. They used to have this Salsa club a couple of blocks from where I lived in New York.

Have a wonderful trip, Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Lisa,

I know you must be running around with last minute preparations for your trip. Can you believe it's almost here. I'm not sure if you'll be checking the boards any before you leave but I wanted to wish you a happy trip and a safe journey. I know your boys are going to have a ball!!! I left you a message on Sunday night and I hope we get a chance to chat again before you leave. If not know I'll be thinking of you guys and the great time I know you're going to have!

Take care!

Love ya!

Lisa

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, have a fabulous time!!!!

 

[Strings]

Hi Lisa,

Have a great trip.
Beth