only 2 more days....

[WebmasterAlex]

untill the first challenge people make their one week!!
I think we should have an award ceremony on the front steps of the castle

 

[Kelsie]

Now, theres a GREAT idea

Two more day's seems almost impossible. Last Tuesday, I never thought I would make it this far. But now, I know I will make it until Tuesday!

Thanks for challenging me Alex, it was exactly what I needed. I was falling into the carbolite, whipped cream, etc. trap. I am not sure I can do this all the time but, I'm seriously thinking about doing it every other week!

 

[wovenwonder]

I have been part of Webmaster Alex's Atkins challenge this week. I decided this wasn't going to work for me during the 'different' day that I was going to have in NYC today. That is okay --- because I've learned so much about my eating by following the challenge for most of the week -- and for that I truly thank Alex for opening my eyes. I personally need my veggies. I have a spastic colon (IBS) and just was not feeling as good on that end of things without them. But I've come to realize that I don't need the extra low carb 'treats' that I was eating. I now know to use the bars, shakes, and even nuts to get me thru those special instances and not use them to get me thru every day. Today WAS one of those special instances.....

I was up at 3:45am to get ready for a bus trip to NYC. This was mine and my daughter first time to visit the city. We had a wonderful (but busy and exhausting) day and will surely visit there again! We didn't get home until after 10pm and I was aching from head to toe! But, it was a good kind of ache that I haven't experienced in way to long!

They served juice, donuts, and coffee on the bus trip to NYC. First came the juice, then the donuts (when were they going to bring that COFFEE?) then finally came the coffee. As I politely said no thank you to the juice and the donuts -- I realized that I truly did not WANT them. I wasn't just doing what I thought was best to be a good little girl on my low carb plan.

1:00pm Lunch at Macy's - Smoked Turkey Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing --- it was heavenly!

5:00pm - TGI Fridays stop before having to board the bus again at 6:15. I ordered a large diet coke and a decaf coffee and asked to please keep both refilled! I had no desire to eat -- but boy was I thirsty after the day I had! Once again -- as my tablemates were eating dessert, shakes, and soup -- I was feeling very content and undeprived drinking my soda and coffee!

8:00pm during the bus ride home I had another decaf coffee, a bottle of water --- and realized that I was hungry. I had 1/2 of a chocolate browie Atkins Advantage bar and 4 pieces of pecans. I was satisfied --- and felt like I had a succesful day in more ways than one!


Even though I didn't suceed in the Alex challenge in the way that Alex had intented -- I truly did SUCEED in my own eye opening way. This will carry me thru a lifetime Alex -- and for that I thank you so much!

 

[Kelsie]

Jody,

I believe you DID succeed!! I think this was the message Alex was trying to get through to us and you got it!!

 

[John In Illinois]

I have to add a day to my challenge, as I didn't start ZERO carbs until Weds. morning.

This was apparently the "jump start" I needed to break a "pause" that I had gotten hung up on.

Thanks Alex!

 

[glo]

I am still on the challenge. Have not stepped on the scale. I had stalled big time after my Easter weekend cheat and did not even get back in Ketosis til Thursday, but have been just doing meat, cheese and heavy cream. Today is going to be fajitas with sour cream and some spices for me, everyone else will eat regular ones with onions and peppers. I'll eat the meat, cheese and sour cream

I gained 3 pounds that cheat weekend. I hope to be atleast right back to the 133.5 I was at and maybe a little more. I will weigh in on Tuesday morning...got my fingers crossed

Good luck everyone else...I agree the basics are a good thing...I am not as hungry...I think that I will do this every other too Kelsie good idea We can support eachother

 

[Beanie]

Alex, will you be having another Challenge? I think it is a great idea and definitely something to keep one motivated!

 

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by Beanie
Alex, will you be having another Challenge? I think it is a great idea and definitely something to keep one motivated!

Alex posted that anyone is free to do the Alex challenge at anytime! So when you are ready to start that will be your day one of the challenge! Good Luck - I found it to be a very eye opening experience for me.

 

[WebmasterAlex]

absolutely! Just go ahead and post when you are starting and I am sure that everyone will help cheer you on!

 

[Luvinit]

I have stuck to this challenge to the T!! I really hope it pays off for me..I am not sure what to expect when I step on that scale Tuesday morning...I am having a hard time believing that after all the FAT I ate this week that I have lost any weight!! But I am not giving up...I just hope that this works for me.

Tracy

 

[nativetxn]

This was difficult for me the first couple of days, no cravings, I was just very hormonal or something, did a fair bit of crying. But that passed and I don't have any cravings yet.

I don't know if I've lost anything but it doesn't matter. I'm proud that I was able to stick it out

Great idea, Mr. Webmaster, Sir

 

[TigH]

This is like waiting for Christmas. I can't wait to see what kind of results all your ATKINS challengers had!!!!! Woo-hoo!