Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Danette, I don't think you'll regret trying the Carbolite bars (if you can find them--they are rare in retail--but check around for prices on the 'net, I think netrition.com has the cheapest--someone correct me if I'm wrong about that). They are just chocolate bars, not protein bars (they have different flavors, white chocolate, milk choc, dark choc, and an almond one with chopped up almonds, not whole ones). , that's so funny (you got your chocolate in my peanut butter..) I was saying that exact commercial to dh last night! I have not tried the carbolite candy bars, but I'm going to look for them. I've tried some different low carb bars and I think they all taste awful. Today I'm trying carb solutions and it's actually not too bad. I will look for carbolite and I will definitely try that peanut butter cocoa thing!!! Thanks for the idea! Danette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Danette, I don't think you'll regret trying the Carbolite bars (if you can find them--they are rare in retail--but check around for prices on the 'net, I think netrition.com has the cheapest--someone correct me if I'm wrong about that). They are just chocolate bars, not protein bars (they have different flavors, white chocolate, milk choc, dark choc, and an almond one with chopped up almonds, not whole ones). , that's so funny (you got your chocolate in my peanut butter..) I was saying that exact commercial to dh last night! I have not tried the carbolite candy bars, but I'm going to look for them. I've tried some different low carb bars and I think they all taste awful. Today I'm trying carb solutions and it's actually not too bad. I will look for carbolite and I will definitely try that peanut butter cocoa thing!!! Thanks for the idea! Danette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Thanks so much for the welcome back, Terry, and the encouragement J your Amnesty Day was a terrific idea! I did well today – took all my supplements, ate good meats and veggies, no Nookie Pudding, and I’ve gotten almost all my water down (about ½ a litre to go yet, and that will make just over 100 oz.) However, I ran across some Carbolite chocolate bars at the health food store and since I’ve never had them before, I bought 2 – a dark chocolate and a milk chocolate. Over the course of the afternoon I ate the dark chocolate one, and I am paying for it dearly this evening , my stomach is absolutely rolling with gas!! L Well, that taught me another valuable lesson – even though my mouth loves those Carbolite bars, my stomach definitely doesn’t, and they are better left alone (unless I can learn to just eat a square or two a day, and not the whole thing – something I need to work on for sure). Tomorrow I am aiming for a totally “no-treat” day. To Rhonda, Dwen, Diane and Lynn: Thanks so much for your condolences on the death of my kitty. Having to make the decision to put an end to her suffering was absolutely devastating, as anyone who has had that experience knows only too well. To Kirstie: That “Proud of you” made my day! I read your email to my husband and I was grinning from ear to ear J Thank you so much! I remember how, back in the bad old pre-Atkins days, I would’ve been turning to food for comfort during stressful times like I have been experiencing lately. This time, however, it didn’t even cross my mind. Food is just food for me now. What a miracle! Hugs to you all – I am so glad to be part of this wonderful list – Vivia in Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Me Too. I am now just overweight. I tried on my new bathing suit, size 14, and it fit. And it looked ok. Last summer I was defiantly still fat. I don't think I could fit into size 14 jeans yet but...it's coming. I've been sick for about a month with a bronchial thing. I gave up on trying to eat Atkins and worked on just being able to eat. Soup and oranges and tea were about it. I came out about two pounds lighter but I have been starving the last few days. I didn't expect to have the headache again when I restarted but I did. I guess I thought I was going to get a leave of absence. in Ca. > I had an epiphany a while back, I went from feeling " fat " to feeling " just > overweight " > like me...in a hurry! (well, for crying out loud, June is coming, ya know, > and that means bathing suits!!). > > Hang in there! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Me Too. I am now just overweight. I tried on my new bathing suit, size 14, and it fit. And it looked ok. Last summer I was defiantly still fat. I don't think I could fit into size 14 jeans yet but...it's coming. I've been sick for about a month with a bronchial thing. I gave up on trying to eat Atkins and worked on just being able to eat. Soup and oranges and tea were about it. I came out about two pounds lighter but I have been starving the last few days. I didn't expect to have the headache again when I restarted but I did. I guess I thought I was going to get a leave of absence. in Ca. > I had an epiphany a while back, I went from feeling " fat " to feeling " just > overweight " > like me...in a hurry! (well, for crying out loud, June is coming, ya know, > and that means bathing suits!!). > > Hang in there! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Well, Terry and the Group: I haven't abandoned ship . . . because I read all the posts - just seem to read them late and can't timely respond. It's amazing how everyone keeps your spirits up even when you don't post regularly I'm still bouncing from 170 - 171 -- it has dropped a pound on my bounce!! Just can't seem to get below 170 - but I am staying in ketosis and sticking to plan. Thanks for all the support Henri 184/170-171/148 (LC 8/14/00) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Terry how exactly is it that you knew what I was up to?! I have to remember not to eat in front of this computer camera anymore-LOL!! I have been very very very very bad. I look it and I feel it And my scale just screamed 297.5 at me (I hate when that happens Have a whole lot of excuses (work stress, man stress, mom-in-hospital stress) but I am a equal-opportunity cheater and in the past have fallen by the wayside during happy times, too! Bottom line is when I start eating carbs again I feel & look terrible (I don't just look fat--I feel puffy & lazy at which point I find myself just " throwing myself together " before going out, etc. instead of taking time to look my best) In addition, how many times must I prove to myself that emotional eating solves absolutely nothing & actually makes things worse. Duh. Anyway, today I restarted and am going to get my act in gear. March 17 will mark 1 year since I restarted Atkins at 335 lbs--and March 31 will be my one-year anniversary with this great list! I just checked the archives and at my 1st post on April 1st I was already down to 318.5 -- 16.5 lbs lost during induction. Well since then I have only lost another 21 lbs. Two weeks to lose 16.5 and a year to lose another 21--have I been bad or *what*????!!! My mini-goal is to be 285 by March 17--so that I can at least say that I lost 50 lbs this year. My next mini-goal will be to reach 240 by my 3-year low carb anniversary in August (which would make a total loss of 175 lbs). I always do soooo much better when I stay close to the list--all of you are such great inspiration and support! Congrats to all of you who have done so well while I was making excuses for myself! Smiles, Patti 415/297.5/175? LC since 8/98 Link to my before/during pics: http://www.geocities.com/thatjerseygirl/index.html Terry wrote: > so many of > our list members who used to participate so vigorously, and who were losing > weight and feeling so much better, have seemed to fall by the wayside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Adria, I can relate to this: >You know, when I was 135 pounds a few years ago, people still considered me a little " chunky " That's what people said about me. Now I've lost over 50 lbs. and weigh 135. I feel good and have the same measurements you have at this weight, but because of people who said I was chunky at that weight years ago. I feel that I should loose to the 120's. I have been 135 since September. I just stay the same. I can't seem to loose any more. My face is really thin and everyone says I look bad. It is driving me crazy. Barbara > Thanks tracy > ( female friends) so why is it, that now, at 170, they worry so much about be wasting away? I think I made a rather obvious connection here, don't you? My mother too, all my life told me how fat I was, now she says I've lost enough, I should quit it!? As for the numbers, I agree, when I feel good, I'll stop...my original goal was 150, but when I hit 161 I still felt I needed about 20 pounds, then being reminded of how " chunky " I was at 135, I figured 120 sounded good...Now I'm back to hoping for around 135, if I feel good, and my measurements are what I'd like (38-26-36 or around there) I'll change my WOE...but right now, even 160 seems lightyears away and all the people telling me I'm okay just makes me wanna cheat more (if I'm okay, why not, right?) > >thanks for letting me blab! >adria > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Adria, I can relate to this: >You know, when I was 135 pounds a few years ago, people still considered me a little " chunky " That's what people said about me. Now I've lost over 50 lbs. and weigh 135. I feel good and have the same measurements you have at this weight, but because of people who said I was chunky at that weight years ago. I feel that I should loose to the 120's. I have been 135 since September. I just stay the same. I can't seem to loose any more. My face is really thin and everyone says I look bad. It is driving me crazy. Barbara > Thanks tracy > ( female friends) so why is it, that now, at 170, they worry so much about be wasting away? I think I made a rather obvious connection here, don't you? My mother too, all my life told me how fat I was, now she says I've lost enough, I should quit it!? As for the numbers, I agree, when I feel good, I'll stop...my original goal was 150, but when I hit 161 I still felt I needed about 20 pounds, then being reminded of how " chunky " I was at 135, I figured 120 sounded good...Now I'm back to hoping for around 135, if I feel good, and my measurements are what I'd like (38-26-36 or around there) I'll change my WOE...but right now, even 160 seems lightyears away and all the people telling me I'm okay just makes me wanna cheat more (if I'm okay, why not, right?) > >thanks for letting me blab! >adria > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 I wonder Adria if that bolonga from the states was really any less carbs than that in Canada - perhaps the 0 carbs was a result of their funky labelling laws while ours just has the true carb value (unless you actually found a bologna without fillers). Do you get President's Choice brand at any of your stores Adria? They have a nice line of diet pops in some pretty good flavours. Kirstie (also pining for more than 4 flavours of diet jello) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Vivia, Good for you! Congratulations on having such a great day yesterday! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Henri, We certainly understand how time contraints can keep you away from the computer and our list. That is great news about your bouncing pound having finally disappeared. It always seemed that is what happened to me as I got closer and closer to my goal weight. Lots of bouncing and then a small loss .. . . followed by more bouncing, just in a different weight range. Henri, just join us when you can and keep on reading! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Henri, We certainly understand how time contraints can keep you away from the computer and our list. That is great news about your bouncing pound having finally disappeared. It always seemed that is what happened to me as I got closer and closer to my goal weight. Lots of bouncing and then a small loss .. . . followed by more bouncing, just in a different weight range. Henri, just join us when you can and keep on reading! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Patti, It's so good to hear from you again! I've thought about you often. I'm sorry to hear so many things have conspired to give you trouble lately. What a bummer. But, you have always been able to pull yourself up and get back on the WOE. You're such a good loser when you are able to just stick to it like glue. I know with that kind of commitment, you can very easily achieve your anniversary goal. On March 16 of this year, it will be 3 years that I have followed this WOE. It's been a great 3 years. Besides finally being able to get a permanent control over my weight, I've met the most wonderful friends all over the world! Have a good re-induction, Patti, and be sure to brag about how well you do when the 2 weeks is over! We can't wait to hear it. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Patti, glad to have you back. Been wondering how you were. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 On Tue, 20 Feb 2001 12:45:47 EST july31978@... writes: > In a message dated 2/20/01 12:23:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, > dave.n.pam@... writes: > > > > the nurse was changing the dressing on my incision and mentioned > > that she needed a certain type of dressing because I had an " apron " > > that is what they call the tummy that hangs over the incision. Ugh!! > > I still want to scream whenI think about that. It was so embarrassing.> > > Pamela > I call my apron my inner tube. I hate it too. I'll give it to > anyone who wants it. > I've always heard it called " dunlap " ...where your belly dun lap over your belt. Huggy Bear ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Barbara, 135 seems like a dream to me now! it was only a few years ago, and I was pretty content then, I'd always gone around bragging that I could eat anything I wanted and never go over 135 (I'm 5'7 ) then it hit me, 90 pounds in about a year, no one in my family is overweight, I was the world's skinniest kid...just strange...but I had been eating quite a bit...I guess... Looking back now though, I'd like to be that weight again, I'm not going to allow what people (females) have said about my weight in the past...I mean, people think Tilly is "chunky" maybe our standards are just too high *WARPED* Adria ----- Adria, I can relate to this:>You know, when I was 135 pounds a few years ago, people still considered me a little "chunky" That's what people said about me. Now I've lost over 50 lbs. and weigh135. I feel good and have the same measurements you have at thisweight, but because of people who said I was chunky at that weightyears ago. I feel that I should loose to the 120's. I have been 135since September. I just stay the same. I can't seem to loose any more.My face is really thin and everyone says I look bad. It is driving mecrazy.Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 We're hoping to draw you back into active participation on the list by declaring the next 24 hours as "Cheaters Amnesty Day" here on the good old Atkins Support List. You've been cheating. You feel guilty. You WANT to come back, but you are embarrassed. Don't be. For the next 24 hours, there is a "Get Out of Guilt Free" card here on the list with your name on it. Ummmm, does the 24 hours start when we first read this message? LOL I'm about 1 1/2 days behind on my mail. Well, here's an incentive for me not to cheat. I am coming up on TOM and for the last 6 months or so have noticed that I tend to have more PMS than before. I noticed last month that the day after I cheated and has something with way too many carbs my PMS symptoms were definitely more intense. Specifically, I am talking about mood swings. Well, last night I had some of those dreadful Girl Scout Cookies and my mood swings this morning were horrendous. I was seriously thinking that I needed to go to the doctor to see if I was ok, and then I realized what the problem was/is. I have been trying to "wash" the sugar out today and I went for a walk to try to help psychologically. This has been a really long day! :-) Everybody, go get a drink of water! It really does help! That said, I'll go refill my cup! in Tucson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 You've said a mouthful here! I'm about 5'6 and got down to 150-155 last time around. I'm big boned, wore a 12-14 depending on the garment and I looked good and felt fabulous. I'll be thrilled to get to that again, at 41 with 5 children I figure I'll look pretty darn good. There are only what....8? supermodels in the world....so why do we all think that's how we should look. Don't worry about the number, on this your ideal weight will be higher than if you did low fat because your lean body mass will be higher. The main thing is to get comfortable in your own skin. I'll never forget walking in the mall and catching a glimpse of myself and realizing for the first time I wasn't just overweight, I was a fat lady. I'll also never forget the opposite, catching a glimpse of me in a mirror, thinking if only I could look like that...then realizing it was ME. Atkins will work, we just have to stick to it, take one day at a time and know that it does work if we stop stressing over the actual numbers and time it's taking! (easier said than done, I'm with you all, I'd like the weight off now) I remember, though, the first time around, I had such a slow start, gained 3 pounds the first week, lost that 3 the 2nd week, then lost oh so slowly...a pound a week, sometimes 2, never a woosh, but you know what...as I watched the scale number creep slowly down...I realized that 20 pounds were off without me being deprived...and it looked like more...and sure felt like more. If I don't see myself in a mirror now, I would swear the weight was already off, I feel wonderful! Sue 220/213/150 since 2/5/01 At 01:17 PM 2/21/01 -0500, you wrote: Looking back now though, I'd like to be that weight again, I'm not going to allow what people (females) have said about my weight in the past...I mean, people think Tilly is " chunky " maybe our standards are just too high *WARPED* Adria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 Well, I missed the 24 hours of amnesty, but not because I have been cheating, maybe maintaining at a higher level than I like, but not cheating. As many of you know, I work in financial aid at a college and we have had a grueling month of scholarship competition after scholarship competition with unusually high levels of students participating. This Saturday will be the last, PRAISE THE LORD, and then hopefully things will settle down some and I can get back to posting more regularly. The good news is that hopefully this year will be a little less stressful than the last one was because we are more likely to make our targeted goal for new freshmen this year with the application numbers so high. It will mean a lot more work, but for a good cause, it will be worth it. Anyway, I am over where I want to be, but no longer rising in weight, thankfully. Thanks to everyone who can relate to getting to goal or near goal and then struggling to stay there. Better get back to work, but I wanted to start in on the 400 plus messages that were waiting for me since I started slaving away! Jean 190/142.5/135 12/7/98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2001 Report Share Posted February 22, 2001 , Smart girl you are . . . . making that connection between sugar and your mood swings during PMS. You can have your 24 hours of amnesty any time you want! teryr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2001 Report Share Posted February 22, 2001 Where can I get this catalog? I would pay good money to have something to just nuke at work! Re: Cheaters Amnesty Day > Terry, > I am lurking!! > Actually have you checked out the latest Atkins catalogue? Winter 2001, page > 29, Atkins Heat-And-Serve Entrees (Grilled Leomn Chicken Breasts, Grilled > Cajun Chicken Breats, Baked Meatloaf) and Heat-And-Serve Quiche & Souffle > (several flavors). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2001 Report Share Posted February 22, 2001 Connie, You can request a catalog from the Atkins Center website. www.atkinscenter.com Or you can view the products there by clicking on the Products Catalog link. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2001 Report Share Posted February 22, 2001 Thanks Terry. I ordered the catalog. I have been off plan since Valentines Day. I am hoping to get back on track tomorrow. If Lynette is lurking out there, e-mail me when you get the chance. Re: Cheaters Amnesty Day > Connie, > > You can request a catalog from the Atkins Center website. > www.atkinscenter.com Or you can view the products there by clicking on the > Products Catalog link. > > Terry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2001 Report Share Posted February 24, 2001 Thanks Jen! You are doing sooo great! I've been quiet but I've been watching you-LOL! Smiles, Patti LOL I love and miss you Patti! :-) Don't be a stranger. Love Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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