Having a bit of a wobble!! - MiniMins.com

ditzeeblonde · 26th June, 2008

Hi Everyone

I started on Atkins yesterday & for the first time in ages I felt really liberated & in control of my eating!

I didn't get my usual afternoon slump & spent my entire day feeling satisfied without eating that much!

Woke up this morning feeling really positive, focused & knowing that I had spent my last day in the 18's!

Love reading about all your journeys!

Linz.xx

Shazpaz · 26th June, 2008

You sound really positive hun. I love Atkins. I'm using the principles of Atkins to maintain my weight.

Good luck and keep us all posted as to how you are getting on.x

DQ · 26th June, 2008

You do sound extremely positive - keep it up!

Sez · 26th June, 2008

I agree, you sound so upbeat about this diet! It is great, I agree. Apart from a dodgy tum, I am loving this so far! Long may it continue, huh?!?

xx

ditzeeblonde · 27th June, 2008

Hi Guys

Thanks for all the support!

Day 2 was good except for the banging headache... thank heavens for tiger balm!! I'm in ketosis already so thats a good sign!

Felt like I was eating loads yesterday but the weight is still going down! Have lost 5lbs this week 3 of which is since starting Atkins.
I am actually amazed at how much veg is allowed on atkins you read all the media cr*p on how its 'such' a bad diet but atkins promotes a very natural way of eating I feel its not all fat cooked in fat!

Looking forward to my day 3 & loving the fact there is a recipe thread now... very handy! Keeping my tiger balm in my pocket tho!

DQ · 27th June, 2008

Well done you!!!

I decided not to weigh in - the numbers always depress me

and am going by my jeans! I have a pair that I can wear now, a pair that I can nearly wear all day in comfort, and a pair that I can't yet do up. And I plan on working my way through those jeans!

ditzeeblonde · 27th June, 2008

Had a good day today apart from a little slip up of 2 low carb shakes!

Felt like I wanted something that tasted like something sweet would... although the chocolate shake doesn't taste that sweet it did the trick & I really REALLY didn't want to succumb to 'just a little bit of something won't hurt' according to fitday even with the 5 carbs from my shakes I haven't gone over my 20 for induction but I am annoyed with myself for having something that I shouldn't on induction!!

Aargh!!

ditzeeblonde · 28th June, 2008

Headache subsided yesterday much quicker thankfully!

Woke up feeling like I needed to go for a run this morning so someone has snuck in & taken control of my body during the night!!

Have a busy day today which is handy considering the extra energy I'm feeling... feel really focused about my food again today this is just such an amazing feeling to not have to think about it!!

Had a good re-read of my book last night reminding me why its important to stick to the allowed foods on induction!

Woohooo... another fab day ahead! Have a good one everybody! xx

ditzeeblonde · 30th June, 2008

Day 6 today & am still completely enjoying this WoE.
Headaches have gone & I'm not hungry at all... had to remind myself to have dinner on saturday! All cravings have completely disappeared which makes things SO much easier!

Another thing I have noticed is that I'm not so hot or perspiring like I used to do! Is it all just good good good on this diet?

ditzeeblonde · 1st July, 2008

Struggling a bit today... weight hasn't moved since the weekend but TOTM has arrived with a vengance this morning so I'm guessing its water retention.

Feel like I want to have something a bit different to eat... not blow the diet but have been reading about the sero bars & wondering if its worth having some of those in the house for times like this?
I know TOTM will be contributing to this & no where near as strong as usual.

Didn't feel like eating this morning was tempted to have a low carb shake for breakfast but I need to learn about changing my eating habits... so I made myself cheesey scrambled eggs instead!

DQ · 1st July, 2008

Yep I've got TOTM as well and it definitely makes me want a little something - dunno why cos as you say doing lc I'm not hungry or anything like that

Hate that bloated tummy feeling, and can't seem to drink enough water - doesn't TOTM suck!?!

I did think about getting some of those SERO bars but being a lazy mare didn't get past 'thinking' about it

ditzeeblonde · 2nd July, 2008

My first week on atkins at I've lost 5.2lbs (keeping the .2 as it'll all add up) but I update my ticker on a friday!

Guess I was hoping for more but I was low carbing everyother day with shakes before changing my WoE! And having totm isn't gonna help that either!

Decided to get some more low carb shake & sero bars but only allow myself max of 1 a day & only when I really really think I'll stray otherwise!

DQ · 3rd July, 2008

Well done on dropping over 5 lbs

ditzeeblonde · 5th July, 2008

Having just found my other Atkins books it would appear that I am having too much veg... I've been measuring it in grams but am going to do handfuls & tablespoons like my other book suggests... maybe thats why I've had such a slow weight loss this week!

Treated myself to a lovely glass of red wine last night... just needed it after the day I had yesterday & BOY did it taste lush! I was out like a light too... now I know I'm not allowed it on induction but I'm back on it today... took fresh measurements & have got myself a planner so I can accurately record everything as fitday is great but I'm not sure about the US-UK conversions!

So hopefully this week I'll have a better downwards move!!

DQ · 5th July, 2008

If 5lbs is slow loss, then bring it on!!

I keep re-reading bits of the book and thinking 'I didn't realise that'

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Shazpaz Regular Member Shazpaz's Profile Albums Shazpaz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th September, 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,641 My Mood: Rep Power: 69 Diet: Reached Target...yipppeee.	You sound really positive hun. I love Atkins. I'm using the principles of Atkins to maintain my weight. Good luck and keep us all posted as to how you are getting on.x __________________ LT 28lbs lost. CD 13lbs lost. Did 810 on CD so introduced food. Atkins 6lbs lost. Total loss - 47lbs UNDER WEIGHT TARGET Currently maintaining and exercising/slendertoning to get a lovely tight body!! Thats the hope anyways!!!!!!!! This is my horrific before picture plus and my after pictures....with a bit of flesh showing.

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DQ Minimins Admin DQ's Profile Albums DQ's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 20,606 My Mood: Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 100 Diet: Whatever works!! Height: 5' 10" Start Weight: 339lb Current Weight: 324lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Dunno! BMI Information: Current BMI: 46.5 Start BMI: 48.6 Goal BMI: 25.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 15lb Weight to Lose: 149lb % Lost 4.42%	You do sound extremely positive - keep it up! __________________ My Girls These are my three little 'angels' - they keep me sane, bring me joy, and remind me every day how Blessed I am

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Sez Maybe this time...... Sez's Profile Albums Sez's Photo Gallery Join Date: 4th March, 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 2,184 My Mood: Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 47 Diet: Cambridge diet	I agree, you sound so upbeat about this diet! It is great, I agree. Apart from a dodgy tum, I am loving this so far! Long may it continue, huh?!? xx __________________ No more will I happen to become a fat person in a slim body; I am going to be slim in mind AND body!! (With thanks to KD!) Mini Goals : Join WW for first time ever - Done 08/10/08 Lose first half stone Lose one stone Lose stone & a half and so it goes on.........

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ditzeeblonde Likes to post ditzeeblonde's Profile Albums ditzeeblonde's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: East Sussex Posts: 444 My Mood: Rep Power: 7 Diet: Cohen's 1st Personal Diet (AGAIN!!)	Hi Guys Thanks for all the support! Day 2 was good except for the banging headache... thank heavens for tiger balm!! I'm in ketosis already so thats a good sign! Felt like I was eating loads yesterday but the weight is still going down! Have lost 5lbs this week 3 of which is since starting Atkins. I am actually amazed at how much veg is allowed on atkins you read all the media cr*p on how its 'such' a bad diet but atkins promotes a very natural way of eating I feel its not all fat cooked in fat! Looking forward to my day 3 & loving the fact there is a recipe thread now... very handy! Keeping my tiger balm in my pocket tho! __________________ What doesn't break you... makes you stronger!

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DQ Minimins Admin DQ's Profile Albums DQ's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 20,606 My Mood: Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 100 Diet: Whatever works!! Height: 5' 10" Start Weight: 339lb Current Weight: 324lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Dunno! BMI Information: Current BMI: 46.5 Start BMI: 48.6 Goal BMI: 25.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 15lb Weight to Lose: 149lb % Lost 4.42%	Well done you!!! I decided not to weigh in - the numbers always depress me and am going by my jeans! I have a pair that I can wear now, a pair that I can nearly wear all day in comfort, and a pair that I can't yet do up. And I plan on working my way through those jeans! __________________ My Girls These are my three little 'angels' - they keep me sane, bring me joy, and remind me every day how Blessed I am

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ditzeeblonde Likes to post ditzeeblonde's Profile Albums ditzeeblonde's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: East Sussex Posts: 444 My Mood: Rep Power: 7 Diet: Cohen's 1st Personal Diet (AGAIN!!)	Had a good day today apart from a little slip up of 2 low carb shakes! Felt like I wanted something that tasted like something sweet would... although the chocolate shake doesn't taste that sweet it did the trick & I really REALLY didn't want to succumb to 'just a little bit of something won't hurt' according to fitday even with the 5 carbs from my shakes I haven't gone over my 20 for induction but I am annoyed with myself for having something that I shouldn't on induction!! Aargh!! __________________ What doesn't break you... makes you stronger!

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ditzeeblonde Likes to post ditzeeblonde's Profile Albums ditzeeblonde's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: East Sussex Posts: 444 My Mood: Rep Power: 7 Diet: Cohen's 1st Personal Diet (AGAIN!!)	Headache subsided yesterday much quicker thankfully! Woke up feeling like I needed to go for a run this morning so someone has snuck in & taken control of my body during the night!! Have a busy day today which is handy considering the extra energy I'm feeling... feel really focused about my food again today this is just such an amazing feeling to not have to think about it!! Had a good re-read of my book last night reminding me why its important to stick to the allowed foods on induction! Woohooo... another fab day ahead! Have a good one everybody! xx __________________ What doesn't break you... makes you stronger!

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ditzeeblonde Likes to post ditzeeblonde's Profile Albums ditzeeblonde's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: East Sussex Posts: 444 My Mood: Rep Power: 7 Diet: Cohen's 1st Personal Diet (AGAIN!!)	Day 6 today & am still completely enjoying this WoE. Headaches have gone & I'm not hungry at all... had to remind myself to have dinner on saturday! All cravings have completely disappeared which makes things SO much easier! Another thing I have noticed is that I'm not so hot or perspiring like I used to do! Is it all just good good good on this diet? __________________ What doesn't break you... makes you stronger!

1st July, 2008	#10 (permalink)
ditzeeblonde Likes to post ditzeeblonde's Profile Albums ditzeeblonde's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: East Sussex Posts: 444 My Mood: Rep Power: 7 Diet: Cohen's 1st Personal Diet (AGAIN!!)	Struggling a bit today... weight hasn't moved since the weekend but TOTM has arrived with a vengance this morning so I'm guessing its water retention. Feel like I want to have something a bit different to eat... not blow the diet but have been reading about the sero bars & wondering if its worth having some of those in the house for times like this? I know TOTM will be contributing to this & no where near as strong as usual. Didn't feel like eating this morning was tempted to have a low carb shake for breakfast but I need to learn about changing my eating habits... so I made myself cheesey scrambled eggs instead! __________________ What doesn't break you... makes you stronger!

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DQ Minimins Admin DQ's Profile Albums DQ's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 20,606 My Mood: Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 100 Diet: Whatever works!! Height: 5' 10" Start Weight: 339lb Current Weight: 324lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Dunno! BMI Information: Current BMI: 46.5 Start BMI: 48.6 Goal BMI: 25.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 15lb Weight to Lose: 149lb % Lost 4.42%	Yep I've got TOTM as well and it definitely makes me want a little something - dunno why cos as you say doing lc I'm not hungry or anything like that Hate that bloated tummy feeling, and can't seem to drink enough water - doesn't TOTM suck!?! I did think about getting some of those SERO bars but being a lazy mare didn't get past 'thinking' about it __________________ My Girls These are my three little 'angels' - they keep me sane, bring me joy, and remind me every day how Blessed I am

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ditzeeblonde Likes to post ditzeeblonde's Profile Albums ditzeeblonde's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: East Sussex Posts: 444 My Mood: Rep Power: 7 Diet: Cohen's 1st Personal Diet (AGAIN!!)	My first week on atkins at I've lost 5.2lbs (keeping the .2 as it'll all add up) but I update my ticker on a friday! Guess I was hoping for more but I was low carbing everyother day with shakes before changing my WoE! And having totm isn't gonna help that either! Decided to get some more low carb shake & sero bars but only allow myself max of 1 a day & only when I really really think I'll stray otherwise! __________________ What doesn't break you... makes you stronger!

3rd July, 2008	#13 (permalink)
DQ Minimins Admin DQ's Profile Albums DQ's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 20,606 My Mood: Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 100 Diet: Whatever works!! Height: 5' 10" Start Weight: 339lb Current Weight: 324lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Dunno! BMI Information: Current BMI: 46.5 Start BMI: 48.6 Goal BMI: 25.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 15lb Weight to Lose: 149lb % Lost 4.42%	Well done on dropping over 5 lbs __________________ My Girls These are my three little 'angels' - they keep me sane, bring me joy, and remind me every day how Blessed I am

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ditzeeblonde Likes to post ditzeeblonde's Profile Albums ditzeeblonde's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: East Sussex Posts: 444 My Mood: Rep Power: 7 Diet: Cohen's 1st Personal Diet (AGAIN!!)	Having just found my other Atkins books it would appear that I am having too much veg... I've been measuring it in grams but am going to do handfuls & tablespoons like my other book suggests... maybe thats why I've had such a slow weight loss this week! Treated myself to a lovely glass of red wine last night... just needed it after the day I had yesterday & BOY did it taste lush! I was out like a light too... now I know I'm not allowed it on induction but I'm back on it today... took fresh measurements & have got myself a planner so I can accurately record everything as fitday is great but I'm not sure about the US-UK conversions! So hopefully this week I'll have a better downwards move!! __________________ What doesn't break you... makes you stronger!

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DQ Minimins Admin DQ's Profile Albums DQ's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 20,606 My Mood: Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 100 Diet: Whatever works!! Height: 5' 10" Start Weight: 339lb Current Weight: 324lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Dunno! BMI Information: Current BMI: 46.5 Start BMI: 48.6 Goal BMI: 25.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 15lb Weight to Lose: 149lb % Lost 4.42%	If 5lbs is slow loss, then bring it on!! I keep re-reading bits of the book and thinking 'I didn't realise that' __________________ My Girls These are my three little 'angels' - they keep me sane, bring me joy, and remind me every day how Blessed I am