Starting the ALex Atkins challenge again....

[glo]

anyone want to join me?? It seems that If I do one week of the challenge and one week of Atkins keeping my carbs around 10 or so, I loose weight....So, here I go again!!!!

I do not want to do this alone!!!

120's here I come!!!!!!

 

[wovenwonder]

Glo --- I'd be game to do it again. I can have my small salad or serving of veggies a day if I need to, right? (sometimes I need them to help with my IBS). Look at my Journal and let me know what I'd have to give up --- because I pretty much eat the same thing all the time! I guess the 'Glo Shake' is out for me this week then?

 

[Lynn CC]

I never stopped doing the first challenge. I'm still not eating any carbolite bars or Atkins treats etc. So I'm with you on the challenge. My 10's are gettting loose, so I guess it's working
Good Luck again Glo!

 

[glo]

Way cool...I have company!!!!

 

[karebear1]

glo- can you tell me exactly what ALex's challenge was?

 

[glo]

The Alex challenge was as close to no carbs as you can get. Stick to protien, cheese, eggs, mayo, oils, heavy cream...the basics...

 

[tw1nsmom]

I haven't really posted on this board much (maybe one other time), but can I join you tommorrow? My mom's coming to dinner tonight and I don't think I can do zero carbs with her.

 

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by tw1nsmom
I haven't really posted on this board much (maybe one other time), but can I join you tommorrow? My mom's coming to dinner tonight and I don't think I can do zero carbs with her.

Glad to have you join us! I'm also only starting the challenge tomorrow as I've already had a low carb shake and some SF candy today! Are you currently doing Atkins? If not, be prepared for the possibility of having sugar/carb withdrawal symptoms during the first week. Grab a WISH clippie and join right in! Check in during the upcoming week to let us know how you are doing.

Remember to drink lots of WATER!

 

[tw1nsmom]

I've been doing Atkins since 1/1/03 with moderate success. I lost 25 pounds (I need to lose about 100), but have stalled in the last month and even gained 2 or 3 pounds back. When people get a Clippie do they always start as a member or do they count what they've lost so far?

 

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by tw1nsmom
I've been doing Atkins since 1/1/03 with moderate success. I lost 25 pounds (I need to lose about 100), but have stalled in the last month and even gained 2 or 3 pounds back. When people get a Clippie do they always start as a member or do they count what they've lost so far?

Good Question! Everyone starts the challenge with the plain 'WISH' clippie and then earns 'loss clippies' in 5 pound increments for the weight loss DURING their participation in the challenge. I also lost quite a bit before joining the challenge so I chose to add the 'total loss' amount in my signature under my clippie. Feel free to do the same!

When I followed the Alex challenge the first week it was a BIG eye opener for me! It helped to get me back to the basics and away from the snacky type of low carb foods like bars, shakes, and nuts which were likely stalling me. Like Glo said - stick to the basics of meat, seafood, butter, cream, oil, mayo, some cheese, etc. I think you will be amazed with the progress you'll make during the week! Good Luck.

 

[glo]

tw1nsmom you can start when you are ready...Hey how old are your twins??? I have 6 year old twins

 

[nativetxn]

I'm in

 

[DianeN]

I'd like to join in as well.

 

[glo]

well, guys lets get going....post how you are doing here....did well last night. I had a chicken caesar salad...hardly ate the lettuce, getting tired of it. Then had an french onion soup, just the broth, and the cheese...and a few hot wings with blue cheese..

 

[tw1nsmom]

glo,
My twins just turned three. They're boy/girl (Spencer & Katie) and truly the love of my life as well as well as the most challenging part of my life. Does it get easier? I'm going to add the Clippie a little later when I have time to concentrate (naptime ), I'm a little technology impaired. I started the challenge this morning: scrambled eggs and coffee w/cream.

 

[Beanie]

Count me in glo...I need to do something after yesterday! LOL Alex's Challenge is exactly what I need to get me back into Ketosis!!

 

[glo]

It gets better, and better...I truely love it now. I would have said I hated it 5 years ago Let's just say you will always be busy....lol Yell if you need help with the clippie!


hugs


You got it Beanster!!!