Low Carb-ers Challenge Part 7 Welcome all

Good Morning Marie
I found you!

Lets see, as far as low carb treats, I can't honestly think of one, because I don't snack, my nutritionist wants me to have 3 meals a day and after 2 years, I've finally accepted that LOL

My 3 day diet worked great, was down 8lbs and then yesterday I blew it.... Ok I really wasn't that horrible, but I know I didn't drink enough water, which made me feel yucky, so today, after a couple little treats I am going to do another 3 days, and try to get rid of the last 6lbs to hit my goal, and it would be great if I can do it by monday when I go see my nutritionist. That is the goal we set for me 2 years ago and would love to be there.
then only 25 more to go, which everyone thinks I'm insane and will be too skinny... what???? I don't see myself where I was 100lbs ago, but i don't think I'll be too skinny either.

Well, Just finished my first qt of water, walked 6 1/2 miles and I'm going to make some breakfast, make a couple calls and get some stuff done.

I'll be back

and than you Marie for continuing our thread :flowerforyou:

I found you all! Thanks Marie!

I had two pieces of whole wheat/whole grain/low carb sara lee bread toasted with a little butter for breakfast. A handful of almonds for a snack and then life as I knew it came crashing in on me and I have not eaten another thing. My stomach is so upset and I have the worst headache....I can't possibly eat.

Hope everyone else is having a good day!

Thank you Marie. Relationship issues. I am no longer in one with a man that two months ago had discussed us getting married on Thanksgiving, we never planned it but that was the talk. He started getting weird at the begining of November and now nothing! It is gone...over. I am nursing a broken heart! I will not turn to food! I will hit the gym harder than ever!

That a girl. Jeni Has a story you ought to hear. She is pulling out of it just fine. It hurts and I am sure she isn't over it yet. .
Also Lioness is going thru a hard times with her husband now. She is making plans for her future and hope all goes well with her. Haven't talk to her lately , maybe things have calm down some now. I hioe so.
Marie

Thanks again Marie. I am feeling very lied to right now and not very positive about the male population as a whole! Think I will just forget about them for a while and concentrate on my son and myself! God has a plan for me and I have to trust that he will bring me through this better than I was! I have to hold onto my faith and pray for healing....that is all I can do really. But I will take time to hurt because I do think it is part of the healing process. I am the type that likes to charge ahead and I have to remember to slow down and not just gloss over my pain, otherwise it just comes back to haunt me at the wrong time.

Marie is so right, I am not over my issues but have had a very rough few months. That was when I started walking, I started to take my hurt and frustration out on exercise. I too belive that there is a plan for me, I don't know what it is, but I do know that I've been working hard and have found a lot of self worth and self respect I lost a long time ago.
God bless, your head is in the right place, and I know that your heart will get there too. Stay strong and we are here for you.


So... check this... I got a call today from the temp agency, they have a perfect job for me, construction admin for a job, not sure any details, they are meeting with the company tomorrow and will call me to give me details. Great pay and temp to hire. So it could be a great thing! But whatever is my plan will be it.


Hey Lion, so nice to see you!!!!

Thanks Cali and Jen. It has been a very long day so far. Got my son off to school, mom to the dr by 8:30, then had to take her to get blood drawn, then her hair apt. and while she was getting that done I went to the fabric store and got her quilting stuff, still had time so I went and rummaged around in the thrift store, picked her up and took her to get new glasses....and now finally home. I never noticed until today how many love songs they play on the music in stores! I don't know how many times I almost started bawling. Got a call from child support enforcement about my ex and they can't get a court date until Feb 10th! They have been working on this since AUGUST! That really irritated me.

A little about my past is, I was married for 21 years. Divorced almost 3 years ago. Have two boys, ages 20 and 11. My ex got into drugs and other women and that is why the divorce. I have dated off and on but this guy swept me off my feet. He was everything I had hoped to find. I don't think I am going to date for a long time again. I just don't want to hurt anymore. Jen, I know what you mean about finding yourself. After my divorce I had to basically re-invent myself. I had wrapped my world around my family so much that I lost me. I would be somewhere and see something and think....oh ya, I used to like that! I was all healed and strong and ready to take the next step. Now here we go again. Maybe I am just a loser magnent! lol

I am so sorry you have been through so much Jen. I would tell you what doesn't kill us just makes us stronger or God wouldn't give you more than you can handle but I think the next person who says that to me might get slapped...so I wont say it to you! lol Your job sounds great! I hope it works well for you!

Well anyway, thanks for letting me vent on you all.

Talk to you all later.

Good morning
I survived yesterday but afraid to get on ethe scale, i'm sure I gained it all back. Today is chicken and spinach and extra water. Tomorrow is nutrition and I'm scared.

Marie. I hope to get some real guidance from my nutritionist tomorrow, there are just so many things out there, and I need basics. I know I had a bad weekend as far as food, but I'm ok with that because I know it was nothing compared to what I would have done a year ago and it is done, move forward...I am so happy for you that the Met B is helping you physically feel better and seems to be the right thing for you.

Picadilly - I'm so sorry, I have been dating and one could be a possible keeper but I think... no... I know, I don't ever want to be hurt again and have a hard time letting my guard down. If you ever need to vent... feel free, I am in the same place. I have a family court date for Dec 14th. and that is so very stressful.

Ok off to figure out a plan for the day...

Stay strong and eat well...

Hi Callie, hope you still remember me, this is your ole' pal Debbie from Ohio. I had a group many months ago and as life would have it, a few things got in the way of my goals. I am home re-cooping from the hospital having had cellulitis and my diabetes is out of control, so with a new mental outlook, I consider this last week to have been my Wake-Up Call and now its Action Time.
I will be getting internet again in my home soon and can be more actively involved in a group and before you were such an inspiration to me. I hope all is well with you and yours, and wanted to Wish You A Blessed Thanksgiving.
I am thankful for those like you that I have met, and equally glad that we have this site to share and inspire and encourage each and every friend to acheive their goals for Good Health!
I promise to do better at keeping in touch, and look forward to a lasting friendship with re-acquainted friends like YOU>
Take care, Debbie

Good morning everyone! Jen I hope your job is going well!

Welcome Debbie!

Marie, I am glad your eating program is working so well for you.

Sorry I did not post all weekend. It was a rather sad one for me. Did a lot of running around, a lot of crying, a lot of soul searching. I did get to the gym though so that was good.

Getting serious about my eating this week...even with Thanksgiving around the corner!

Hope your day is wonderful!

hi all
wow, what a day, had my interview at 9 and then nutrition appt and just running like crazy all day, i'm so tired.
Well, I got the job! I start Monday, it is great!

I'll update you all in the morning, I went to the gym after my extremely emotional day and I'm so tired I can't see straight...

I just want to join temporarily to WHIINNNNNE. :sad:

I am cutting carbohydrates this week to prepare for Thanksgiving. By depleting my glycogen, on Thursday the first several hundred calories worth of carbs will go toward replenishing that rather than fat synthesis. I dropped from 40% to 30% yesterday, and today I'm at 25% carbs. Tomorrow I'll drop to 20%, and 10% Wednesday. Between that and the caloric restriction and the fact that I'm increasing my workouts, I'll be depleted by Thursday. Then Friday morning I'm going back to 10% carbs and starting the day with a fasted run.
But I am TIRED. :mad: I haven't done this in a long time and the transition period stinks. Running without carbohydrates is really tough right now. BUT it's TOTALLY worth it cause I'm still gonna look awesome at the end of the week! :drinker: