I'M BAAAAAAACK!! LOL Got from vacation and only gained 3 pounds. Did go for 2 runs while there, but it was so hot that was all I could muster. The first run I went on (we were in TX) I went a mile and got home and literally almost puked!! I was sick! The second time, I took water and did a lot better, but it still was too hot. Had lots of cake, pie and junk food, but tried to keep it at not heaping portions like I owuld have done a year ago. I already have 2 of the pounds gone and hope to have more off by the end of this week. I am logging my loss on Friday. I am back to doing my Atkins shakes for breakfast and lunch, and then a meal at dinner. Atkins meal, of course. I have been haivng something small like an egg, macadamias or lunch meat with lunch.

Anyway, hope everyone else is still going strong!! Have a wonderful, low carb day :happy:

Yes, Ladies! It's CHEAT FREE AUGUST! So far I've done wonderful. I feel a new energy about this health and fitness thing. I am ready for it! I WILL go for a run tonight!! I WILL!!! I say that b/c I have gone too long without one and keep planning on it, but never do it :noway:

I'm making spaghetti with a spaghetti squash for dinner. Pretty stoked for it! Yum, I love me some spaghetti and the squash is soooo good! My kids have no idea it's not noodles! I'm a tricky mama

On a totally off topic.... My 6 year old is about to lose his first tooth. Cannot believe how fast my babies grow! We're having their pics taken (like we do yearly every year) and for the first time since my oldest was born (6 years) I will not shy away from the camera for fear of looking fat!! Whoo hoo!!

You make me miss my babies!!!! Mine are big and full of teeth now. I remember what fun I had wrapping $1 bills around a Hershey bar and a new tooth brush. Whaaaaaa! I miss it. Have fun being a tooth fairy!

On another note... I am starting my no cheating August over. I walked in the house after a grueling day of "man work" and absentmindedly grabbed a donut off the counter. I ate almost the whole thing before I realized what I did. Sounds stupid, but true. Friends have been bringing our family one meal after another and TONS of treats due to my husband being down right now. Small town love, I appreciate it so much and love them all..... but it needs to STOP!!!!! Nothing is better on the planet than church lady food.

I've got this though! I can't believe I did that, I'm always so paranoid!!! Arg!!! Hope you all had a more successful day

Hello ladies!!!!!!! I have finally decided to join your lovely group!! My sister-in-law bailey (bailey543) has asked me to join your group so here I am!!!! I started my Adkins journey back in April after the birth of my beautiful daughter. So far I have lost a total of 43 pounds! I still have a lot to loose but I KNOW I can do it. My husband, mother-in-law, and bailey are all Adkins rockstars too so it really helps to have the support from your family. I look forward to getting to know you all and share in this journey with you!

Allie

Hi again, I'm sorry I'm such a bad poster, I have had some medical things going on the last several months and just intermittent tests and things going on, but I'm doing good at staying on track. I had a few minor slips recently that didn't affect my weight, thank goodness, Funny how once you are heavy, you are always worried about gaining back. I have been focused on getting right back on track after a dinner out or a family event. Usually I find workarounds, but I think one thing that still calls my name is salty food, like nuts. Nuts are good but not in excess. I looked for a nut replacement and found the edamame beans whatever you call them, they are low carb and a little goes a long way. I tried plain salted dry roasted and dry roasted with wasabe. I think they will be my
nut replacement from now on. I can't take the salt anymore that is usually overboard in regular nuts. Anyway, still hanging in there, and sticking with the program and planning a no cheat month like everyone else. Also am going to try to use my treadmill more
because weightloss is slowing after 71 lbs and I'd kinda like to keep losing for a while. This is the first summer in years that I've
been able to wear tank tops without feeling freakish even in my own yard. Yes my upper arms are not looking so good, loose skin and all but it's so nice to feel ok enough about myself to even venture out of my bedroom in a tank top. I am worried about loose skin though. I wonder if clothespins would help =(

Glad to get things back to normal today, my hubby still hurts but he can’t be still a moment longer. So glad to be back to my own busy stuff. My boys start 2-a-day football practices today which stinks because we live so far out, it’s a major pain. Fall baseball practice starts today too, so instead of sitting on the bleachers, I’m going to run the bleachers.

I’m back to school in two weeks, but still have 7 pounds to drop if I want to hit my goal. Where did my summer go? I have come to the conclusion that I do so much better on a tight schedule. I run things pretty loosely- goosey during the summer. I’m actually looking forward to my nutty schedule and working out at the gym during my long lunch.

Well I’ve put off hen house cleaning long enough, so back outside for me. I wouldn’t mind it so much if the hens were actually laying eggs. I guess they are still too young. Can’t wait for fresh scrambled eggs in the morning.

I too, will not have a cheat day during this month!!!!

Lynne: You life just really interests me. Where do you live? I bet that kind of work really gives you a good burn

We live on a cattle ranch in the Northern Mountains of Utah. I usually only do the real heavy work in the summer and some weekends when the men/boys need me. There is so much housework/cooking to do around here, that's my normal responsibility since I work in the city during the school year. Because I have no gym around here I have volunteered to do a lot more physical stuff this summer.

Hi everyone!

Pamela: Thats great! Keep it up, you can do it!

I have really bad allergies right now. I get sick a few time a year with allergies. Not fun I went ahead and ran and did my video last night, then ran this morning. Not sure why i made myself go this morning. I was so tired and worn down. I could barely get a mile in without falling over. I am taking tomorrow off for sure! My body obviously needs the rest. It's just so hard when I feel so close.

Hope you are all doing well! Hope to hear from more of you soon!