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Good for you!!!!

You didn't sabotaged yourself for good....you just had one set back and tomorrow you will get right back on plan! You're human. Don't beat yourself up over it. It's over and done. I always felt guilt weighed more than the actual food you ate!

That is fantastic Amy!! I can't wait to lose so much people start letting me know. It IS discouraging when no one says anything. WTG and keep your chin up. Just because no one says anything doesn't mean they don't notice!!! Remember...you're doing this for YOU!!!

He hid the ring on top of the Christmas tree. He bought me this beautiful jewelry box and inside he had a hint of where my 'next present' would be. I was a little confused so he had to help me LOL I can't believe I never saw the ring up top....once I saw where it was....I should have seen it a mile away LOL He said it was…

I want to go lower than my goal, but I think a 40 pound loss is a big enough hurdle. I was actually 7 pounds lighter than that at one time. Once I hit my 'first' goal, I will reevaluate. I think after the 40 pounds my clothes in my closet will fit again! I am hoping!

"sweating like a hooker about to meet her pimp with no money" :laugh: It sounds like you did very well. If this is different than you normally would have had...then it was a success. Don't be so hard on yourself. It's done, its over with and it could have been worse!!!

Thanks for all the great suggestions and replies. In my defense, I just want to say, I know there are quite a few processed items in my meals (baked chips, pretzels etc) but......I have been denied this foods for YEARS on Atkins and I have been enjoying them just a little bit. I don't want to rely on them and I do want to…

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How long is your flight? I take a 2 hour flight twice a year and there is definitely NOTHING to be anxious about! You're allowed to take a 1 quart baggie full of 3 oz containers of liquids like travel size hand lotion, shaving cream, lip balm etc. Fit all you can in the baggie. You don't have to be able to close it, but…

I am having left over crock pot pork roast, saurkraut, sauteed zuchinni and yellow squash and 1/2 cup mashed potatoes that were made with 2 tbsp sour cream and chicken broth. All that for 476 calories! It's amazing!!!

Congrats! I can't wait for that day to come!!!

Hi! Feel free to add me as a friend! I sometimes don't get hungry until 7pm or later. I don't see anything wrong with it as long as it's not a feast! If you do go through the drive thru....grab better choices like a salad. There is no reason to have a burger unless you have room for it in your daily calorie count...but you…

I think MFP goes low on the protein requirements. I raised mine to a more attainable number as well as raising the fiber intake. I was always going over on fiber. It had me at 15g a day...and I know you're suppose to get more than that on a daily basis. Just go and up your totals a little bit. I really don't mind that I go…

I want to come home from Christmas vacation having lost weight!!! I'll be at my parents but since they have heart problems, they basically eat the way I do, whole grains, low fat, low calorie items. I know they will want the traditional Christmas dinner, and I will partake but I will remember to portion out and log my…

Small success as I am in the beginning of my weight loss journey but I was able to put on a pair of pants that hadn't seen the light of day in over a year, and they fit and when I sat down, the waist band didn't fold over. I HATED that!!!!

I log every. single. thing that goes in my mouth whether it be gum or the oil I cook with or the ICBINB spray. It also helps me remember certain meals if I am looking to see how I made something in the past. I have people who look at my food diary and I want to be truthful. Not being truthful got me in this predictament in…

Pizza. I now make my own and for 350 calories I get two satisfying pieces and it makes it so I don't feel deprived!!!

I just put mine in the crock pot with just one cup of water and I smear the whole top with chopped garlic and cook it all day. Its heaven! You can scrape off the garlic before removing it if you're not a garlic liking person. It just gives it a great flavor. From there you can shred it or slice it and do with it what ever…

I really wish you would read the book before replying about a plan you know nothing about. I lost 90 pounds on Atkins and was able to keep them off for YEARS before life got in the way and old habits crept back in. I failed the plan, the plan didn't fail me. You don't only eat protein and fats. You eat lots and lots of…

When I always asked which was better....running for 2 miles in 20 minutes or walking 2 miles in 40 minutes-the answer I always got was...depends on how much time I had. Both were great for exercise, but was told if I had the time...walking longer was just AS beneficial as running and it was lower impact. What I had done in…

I'm sorry you are having such a tough time of things. I do hope things do get better. Have you shown your DR your menu and have him evaluate it?

But my dad would rather have the processed stuff to lower fat and calories while I am going for the more whole, less processed stuff but with higher calorie count. By what you posted, it would seem I am more right than he is.

AHHHH! You said the <biting nails> EEEEEEE word!!!! LOL Yea, I do intend to start exercising.....my DR wants me to start walking. I need to get the treadmill out of the storage room and move it into the TV viewing area. It's too dark to walk outside after work now. My fiance' will help me tomorrow. Only thing is, I'll only…

You're doing great!!!

My go to snacks are Rice Cakes, baby carrots, 10 calorie packs of pretzels or baked cheetos, apple, string cheese, 55 goldfish, 30 special k sea salt chips, or a banana.

I like all the views. Thanks so much for chiming in. I do want to make this a lifestyle change. I just got to thinking that if I were to switch things out here and there, even though they were not superior in ingredients to barter for more calories....is that wise? I like how I am eating...even though at night I am still…

I remember that day too!!! Isn't it exciting? LOL WTG!!!!

I started Atkins in 2003. I lost 90 pounds and kept it off for quite a few years. I quit smoking and got a job and convenience won out over strictness. I am now doing the low calorie thing to shake things up, but I believe and endorse (so does my doctor) that the Atkins diet is VERY healthy as long as you don't perceive it…

Measure!!! There will be times the scale won't move but your inches will! Don't go off plan and don't think eating a cheeseburger will 'shake' things up. Just keep going and eventually the scale will catch up to the inches! If you don't measure....start NOW!!! It will be ok. Whatever you do...do NOT drop your calories!!!

I limit myself to 1 can of diet pepsi a day. The rest of the day consists of coffee in the morning, hot tea during the day and maybe, just maybe a half a bottle of water at night with my meds/vitamins. I don't believe soda is just like water. Water is water and other drinks are other drinks. I do find I feel better when I…