Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Welcome ! I live pretty close to your birthplace of Newfane; i live in Akron NY! Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 << I have never run into anyone that has heard of Newfane. :-) >> I've heard of Newfane, living this close! I run into the same thing.....most people, if i tell them i live in Akron, NY, its like they don't even hear me say NY....they automatically think Ohio! Akron, being the small town it is, i've not many that have heard of Akron, NY! We were on the ferry (crossing over from Burlington VT to NY), met a man with a dog (my daughter being the dog lover she is made friends rather quickly!) and we started to chat, asked where we were headed and said we live in Buffalo, after all no one has a clue where Akron is....he said do you really live in Buffalo or? Come to find out he lived in Tonawanda years ago, and knows of Akron..... Anywho......nice to meet ya! : ) Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Thanks for the welcome, Sherry. I have never run into anyone that has heard of Newfane. :-) --- switty36@... wrote: > Welcome ! I live pretty close to your > birthplace of Newfane; i live in > Akron NY! > > Sherry > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 ! Welcome, welcome, welcome! What a great time you've picked to make this change for yourself. You know, it's funny, I was JUST mentioning on another list something I saw on TV yesterday. It was a piece on the Discovery Health Channel, and they were talking about Syndrome W, something that only perimenapausal women get that makes it REALLY hard to lose weight. They said that the best way to combat it is to do LOW CARB! I thought that was really cool! They said that apparently women's bodies don't deal with carbs the same way once they enter that time of their life. So looks like you picked something good for a LOT of great reasons! Congratulations on that weightloss, btw. 14lbs in a little over a month doesn't by ANY means make you a turtle. You're doing SO well! You didn't put the weight on overnight, hon. It won't come off that way either. Good luck, and again, welcome to the group! -- in Indy (262.5)253.5/227/150 3/26/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Welcome ! You are off to a great start. Kirstie can add you to the weekly weigh-in, just keep showing us how to do it. Jean 190/144/135 12/7/98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Thanks for the welcome, . I lost 10 of those lbs. in the first week, so I guess I've been a little disappointed since then. Overly eager I guess, lol. Thanks for the info about Syndrome W, I have heard a bit about it, but didn't know that they recommended this type of diet for it. I AM in the right place! in TX --- Wittekind wrote: > ! Welcome, welcome, welcome! > > What a great time you've picked to make this change > for yourself> > -- > in Indy > (262.5)253.5/227/150 > 3/26/01 > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 --- Vander Wert wrote: > Welcome ! You are off to a great start. Thanks, appreciate the info and the welcome! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Ruthie, You continue to work on us exercise-haters, but I think I can safely speak for Terry, Robin and I when I say that any exercise we do is purely by accident and that is unlikely to change. Yes, Terry does the stair stepper for checking on/changing Duncan, and I did have to walk the neighborhood last night chasing down a cat that seemed to enjoy the tropical heat index, and look at Robin, she agreed to walk over her lunch break to help an overweight friend at work. Of course, if I remember correctly she quickly designated that task to someone else. LOL Some of us exercise more at finding ways to avoid exercise than actually doing it. I'll stick with the remote control weight lifting plan myself. Jean 190/144/135 12/7/98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Hey, I think I've figured out how to keep out of the Naughty Corner! I'm going to put an exercise bicycle in there! And stock the fridge with only EGGS! She hates eggs, as I recall . . . or is at least totally burned out on them. Let's see . . . exercise bike, bed of nails, a gross of eggs . . . what else? Oh, yeah . . . a big 16 x 20 portrait of that boss she loves so much! HEHEHEHEHEHE! That should keep well away from the naughty corner and on the straight and narrow! Terry168/158.75/156 (minigoal)/ ? (To be determined) Visit my web page at www.dtnorth.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Welcome to the list, . I also grew up in the San Valley. Elementary and Jr. High school in Canoga Park, High School in Woodland Hills and University in Northridge. Now I live in DC. Glad to have you on the list! -Marlena > >Reply-To: Atkins_Support_List >To: Atkins_Support_List >Subject: Newbie >Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 07:21:30 -0700 (PDT) > >Hi, I hope this works. I'm a newbie and my name is >. Actually, I've been lurking for about 2 weeks >and have thoroughly enjoyed and learned from all the >posts I have read so far. This is such a supportive >group and I'm happy to be a member of it. I live in >Fort Worth, TX. I was born in Newfane, NY, grew up in >the San Valley area of southern California, >and for the >past almost 5 years have been living in Fort Worth, >TX. I'm 49, and recently married (1 1/2 years) to a >wonderful man. I'm the mother of two children, 32 and >28, and the proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren. I >work full time for an outsourcing company >(but would rather be home homemaking and gardening! > >I've been overweight since childhood and struggled >with low fat diets for years and years. I've tried >Atkin's before, but never seemed to get past the >first two weeks. This time I made up my mind that >this is it and started on June 23, 2001 at 249 pounds >and currently I am at 235 pounds. My goal is >somewhere around 165 (I may adjust later). I seem to >be one of those " turtles " that I have seen posts >about. It seems I have to stay on induction and >somewhere around 15 carbs a day to make the plan work >for me from what I have experienced, but that's okay. >I haven't had heartburn since I started, have lost my >cravings for all the carbs I used to binge on, and if >it takes a long time to get to my goal I don't mind. > >I would like to join the weekly weigh-in if someone >could direct me to the person who takes care of that. >Thanks to all for " being here " . You're really helping >to keep me motivated and inspired. > > in TX > > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Gosh, Terry, you just made the naughty corner my destination of choice! Let me get this straight, you think putting a gross of eggs and a 16 X 20 portrait of someone that has made my life miserable is going to keep me AWAY from the naughty corner??? Do you see a flaw in your thinking anywhere??? I hate eating eggs unless in cake, cookies, donuts... That doesn't mean they have no use what so ever! 190/144/135 12/7/98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 LOLOLOL! But wouldn't that be exercise Jean? Kirstie Let me get this straight, you think putting a gross of eggs and a 16 X 20 portrait of someone that has made my life miserable is going to keep me AWAY from the naughty corner??? Do you see a flaw in your thinking anywhere??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Yes, but the ONLY thing to eat in the Naughty Corner is eggs. The perfect food, remember? And there aren't any darts in the Naughty Corner for you to hurl at your boss's picture. And, before you even ask, tossing eggs at it is strictly prohibited! Terry168/158.75/156 (minigoal)/ ? (To be determined) Visit my web page at www.dtnorth.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Well howdy in TX Beth in TX <<I'm a newbie >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 > Thanks for the welcome, . I lost 10 of those > lbs. in the first week, so I guess I've been a little > disappointed since then. Overly eager I guess, lol. > Thanks for the info about Syndrome W, I have heard a > bit about it, but didn't know that they recommended > this type of diet for it. I AM in the right > place! in TX A lot of people lose a whole bunch in the first week or two, but then the rate slows WAY down when you actually start burning fat. To keep healthy, you want to lose 1-2lbs (on average) while you're following this WOE. So far, you've lost 2.8lbs/week! WTG! I know that it's hard not to get discouraged, 'specially when you come into this with certain expectations. Although this WOE is AWESOME, it's no miracle. You have to work at it just like any other eating plan. You'll do great though. Keep up the good work! -- in Indy (262.5)253.5/227/150 3/26/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Well that's just not going to work for me, I love eggs, exercise, and beds of nails LOL! Don't know about Jean's boss though, maybe I could bring some darts to entertain us! Beth in TX Terry wrote: <<I think I've figured out how to keep out of the Naughty Corner! >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Welcome, ! Good start on your weight loss! Terry168/158.75/156 (minigoal)/ ? (To be determined) Visit my web page at www.dtnorth.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Kirstie, that kind of exercise might actually be fun and extremely stress reducing! Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 And just what are you going to do, Terry? Send me to the naughty corner??? And, I don't care what you say, eggs are NOT the perfect food! They never have been and never will be! Jean ---------------------------------------------------------- Yes, but the ONLY thing to eat in the Naughty Corner is eggs. The perfect food, remember? And there aren't any darts in the Naughty Corner for you to hurl at your boss's picture. And, before you even ask, tossing eggs at it is strictly prohibited! Terry168/158.75/156 (minigoal)/ ? (To be determined) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Hey, just because it's a small roundish object that shoots out of a chicken's butt is no reason to discriminate against eggs, Missy! Terry168/158.75/156 (minigoal)/ ? (To be determined) Visit my web page at www.dtnorth.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 Okay, hard boiled wouldn't have the satisfying splat and gush of the raw eggs, but I could pretend that they hurt more! LOL Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 I'm from Texas too Welcome to the list! Jeanine > Well howdy in TX > > Beth in TX > > > > <<I'm a newbie >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 Thanks, Jeanine! Everybody has been SO nice. --- maisee@... wrote: > I'm from Texas too Welcome to the list! > > Jeanine > > > Well howdy in TX > > > > Beth in TX > > > > > > > > <<I'm a newbie >> > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 Welcome to the list Donna! Is there any pattern to your sleepiness? If it comes on within an hour of a meal, you may have eaten too many carbs. I found that when I started eating low carb, my after-lunch drowsiness completely disappeared. Sleepiness can also be a sign of depression, so if you are feeling like you are in the doldrums, that could be the cause. You might want to get your thyroid checked as that could be a cause of tiredness. Heat makes me sleepy too. Kirstie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 > I have a question for you experts: I have periods of > sleepiness, total tiredness. Am I not eating enough? > Is this part of the package when you are over 50, off > of caffeine and in the summer doldrums? Please advise! Welcome, Donna! Ya know, everyone says that you're supposed to have all this energy when you're in ketosis. And in the past, I have. But for some reason this time around, I haven't noticed that at ALL. I get 8hrs of sleep per night, and I still can't make it through the day without a nap. I can't really say that it's boredom, 'cause I'm just as bored now as I was when I did Atkins in the past. I can't say it's being over 50 'cause I'm 24. I'm not sure what the deal is. (I doubt it's caffeine withdrawl 'cause I was never a big one for caffeine BEFORE Atkins, so I don't miss it.) -- in Indy (262.5)253.5/226.5/150 3/26/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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