Low Carb-ers Challenge to Choose Change!

Jeepers Joy..........what a pain you are...............:grumble: ...............lol

Weigh in: 313.2
Goal for week: -2
Goal for August: To reach Twoderville.

Happy now ???? :devil:

Had a coupla NSVs the last four days:

1. Got hit on and asked out by a really cute guy - a vendor who comes in to my work all the time. He was flirty and then made a point to find me when he was done w/ his business and asked me out to lunch. I blushed and said I couldn't - that my husband probably wouldn't appreciate it. The cute guy said "aw, but you don't wear a ring..." I said it just doesn't fit right now, sorry..... He asked again if I was sure I didn't want to go.........and I declined very politely... Then he grinned and said he'd see me next week, and maybe I'd be intereted in going then.

2. Got hit on by a DIFFERENT cute guy at the drive-in - was standing in line at concessions to get a soda, cute guy #2 proceeds to flirt, asks who I"m there with, etc. (I was there with my best friend, her family, and my daughter) - and asks if I would want to come over and hang with him and his friends during the movie - and I blushed and declined..... Cute guy #2 was not wanting to take no for an answer - so explained that I"m married and my husband probably wouldn't appreciate it if I was off hanging out w/ some guy I just met at the drive-in. He finally got the hint!

3. Hubby, daughter, and I went hiking/caving at a local state park. Six miles of hiking trails and 14 caves to explore - and we hit them all, and hiked ALL six miles of trails - a lot of it climbing etc.... and I was able to do it all! The only thing I refused to do wasn't cuz of my weight or being tired - daughter likes to really explore the caves - and there are some there that are so tight you have to crawl through them on your belly - she came out a muddy mess, but she had a blast! I personally don't like such tight spaces, ugh!

4. So I told hubby about getting hit on, TWICE - and he got a kick out of it, teased me unmercifully all weekend - but then Sunday said maybe I should try on my wedding ring set again - I haven't worn it since last year cuz it was too tight. Guess what! It fits now! WOO HOO! I just didn't want to pay to have it sized up AGAIN! Now I don't have to!

Had a coupla NSVs the last four days:

1. Got hit on and asked out by a really cute guy - a vendor who comes in to my work all the time. He was flirty and then made a point to find me when he was done w/ his business and asked me out to lunch. I blushed and said I couldn't - that my husband probably wouldn't appreciate it. The cute guy said "aw, but you don't wear a ring..." I said it just doesn't fit right now, sorry..... He asked again if I was sure I didn't want to go.........and I declined very politely... Then he grinned and said he'd see me next week, and maybe I'd be intereted in going then.

2. Got hit on by a DIFFERENT cute guy at the drive-in - was standing in line at concessions to get a soda, cute guy #2 proceeds to flirt, asks who I"m there with, etc. (I was there with my best friend, her family, and my daughter) - and asks if I would want to come over and hang with him and his friends during the movie - and I blushed and declined..... Cute guy #2 was not wanting to take no for an answer - so explained that I"m married and my husband probably wouldn't appreciate it if I was off hanging out w/ some guy I just met at the drive-in. He finally got the hint!

3. Hubby, daughter, and I went hiking/caving at a local state park. Six miles of hiking trails and 14 caves to explore - and we hit them all, and hiked ALL six miles of trails - a lot of it climbing etc.... and I was able to do it all! The only thing I refused to do wasn't cuz of my weight or being tired - daughter likes to really explore the caves - and there are some there that are so tight you have to crawl through them on your belly - she came out a muddy mess, but she had a blast! I personally don't like such tight spaces, ugh!

4. So I told hubby about getting hit on, TWICE - and he got a kick out of it, teased me unmercifully all weekend - but then Sunday said maybe I should try on my wedding ring set again - I haven't worn it since last year cuz it was too tight. Guess what! It fits now! WOO HOO! I just didn't want to pay to have it sized up AGAIN! Now I don't have to!

That is all fantastic!!!

Doesn't it feel good?!?!?!

Sassy -

Are you getting in on this challenge??? At Mark's Daily Apple?

I just ordered the whole primal blue print book so I can study it too.

I am so ready to do this!!!

I entered the 30 day challenge over there on the site too.

RES: That's awesome!!! you must be on cloud nine with all those NSV's!!! I put on some way smaller jeans on Saturday night and pranced around the house...LOL. I dug them out of my son's closet where most of my smaller clothes are. Didn't even have to lay on bed to zip 'em up!! :bigsmile: That being said....I have a LONG way to go....but I'm headed in right direction and feelin' good!! These NSV's will keep us going!!

Lioness: Yeah, I joined up the other day on that challenge for Primal....need to get over there and check in since it starts today. Monday's are too busy for me!! :grumble:

Great!! I just signed up and I ordered the book today. Hope it comes quick. I did the free shipping, I was so excited I hit the button too fast and it went through with the confirmation.

Cmstief: I was there this weekend too!! Dang take out last nite after a long day of renos!! Back on track today!!

LEO: I have some questions, can I start a thread somewhere and get your opionions?? Thanks!!


Hambone: I hear ya!! Round 3000 for me too!! HAHAHAH!!!

Stormie: Yah, most likely water weight!! It'll come off I'm sure!!

RES: How goes the C5K? I haven't run for a week or so, thinking I might sneak out tonite when it cools down!!

Ok, I'm down to 162 for the week.
Next week Goal: 160
End of August Goal 155

Have a great day all!!

PS I might not be able to weigh in next week, my scale died and I can't find a battery for it anywhere in town..

TTYL!!

Yes, fire away with the questions............

We can link it back here for everyone to see.

1. I am not sure as to why your RHR would be higher after starting Atkins. Mine lowered a bit, but not much.

2. Each person's CCLL is different. After you decide you are done with induction and want to move into OWL (on-going weight loss), you will have to start moving up the carb ladder and add in 5 grams of carbs extra per week. So if today you decided you want to move into Phase 2, you will need to go to 25 grams of carbs per day for this week. 30 next week and so on. With that, you can start adding in more foods according to the carb ladder:

This is the order of preference which Atkins recommends for adding carbohydrate food back into the diet during the Ongoing Weight Loss Phase (OWL). They are roughly ordered as to how glycemic they are:
1. More salad and other vegetables
2. Fresh cheeses (as well as more aged cheese)
3. Nuts and Seeds
4. Berries, then melons
5. Dry wine (and other spirits low in carbs)
6. Legumes
7. Other Fruits
8. Starchy vegetables
9. Whole grains

When you start adding in carbs on the carb ladder and you notice that you have stopped losing weight, then you will subtract 5 grams of carbs and that is your CCLL.


3. I think this question is a YMMV (your mileage may vary) too. For me, if I have one day that I eat off plan and then jump back on the next day, I usually don't suffer consequences. If it turns into an all out binge, then I go back to induction and yes I will get that fluish detox feeling again.............

4. With Atkins, don't necessary think in terms of solid numbers.............Think more in terms of percentages.

I try to keep my ratios something like this:

Fat 60-70%
Protein: 20-30%
Carbs 10%

Hope this helps. Let me know if my explanations are as clear as mud. :laugh:

Joy.........you are sooooooo sad for getting excited to see me............LOL

WOO HOO Jan's here!!!! I am excited to see you Jan!!!!! Sassy has it going on here and quite a group of people who know a lot of new things to share:happy:
Good to see ya!

So sorry you had to chase me down for this info, Sassy! :blushing:

Today's weigh-in 199
This week's goal 198
August goal - Learn to LUV veggies MORE!

Congrats to ALL who are losing!!! And a reminder to those struggling...we can do this!

I did not lose any weight this week :sad: .
My goal next week is 2 lbs