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Hello everyone I've been busy and haven't been in here for quite some time.. first of all abz congrats........ so you have to post pic of your little one :) Jim wow Olivia is adorable and of course she has her grandad in her back pocket LOL... she has grown so much.. It's amazing how they grow...

OMG Jim she's so cute.. and boy have she's grown. I see she has her granddad wraped around her little cute fingers :) I haven't been online much with work.. I wanted to see how everybody is doing... ABZ you don't have long yourself before your little one is here. I can imagine that you are...

well said ditz... especially the part about the scales.. get some measuring tape and write down your measurements... good luck and you can do it

yummy lamb curry I have to make that one and the butter chicken sounds good.. LOL now I'm hungry LOL

well done ditz.. :D

well at least you are back on the wagon and that's what's counts. yesterday was yesterday and look ahead to today and tomorrow... it happens to us all..

LOL @ jim and vicky

WOW jim I had no idea it had that many carbs in it. I usally don't get those ready made things, I just prefer to make my own butI'll be staying away from those..

way to go em and I have to agree with Jim nice and slow is always good and it's steady which is even better :) congrats

LOL @ Jim she's is adorable.... She's growing so quick, wow she'll be crawling and walking in no time :)

Sona I feel your pain. I mean for her to be teary eyed one moment at the mention of leaving etc.. You definitely have patience and your husband does have a good plan. Just hold out for a bit longer and it'll be better in the long run. Just try and make sometime for yourself whether it's to have...

:eek: sum are you serious! I do understand that while you are living with someone in their house, you should help out with the cleaning cooking and contributing to the house but not be a full-time housekeeper and maid. I admire your friend and you too sona to have the patience to deal with MIL's...

Sona I see why you are upset and pissed off. she actually expects for you to do all that, work, get your son ready, prepare your lunch dinner etc... while she does nothing :eek:. She should know better :mad:.. You aren't wonder woman and you are allowed to be tired... I'm not sure of your...

LOL @ abz have you choosen a name for your daughter? Just imagine in a few weeks we'll get to see all the pics of your daughter that you will post :) when you get a moment.. I can imagine and have seen from friends how busy you are with the little one..

Hey there Jim, I've been MIA for a few weeks,. I was sick with a stomach virus then turned around and got a sore throat and a cold so I've been out of it for about 3 weeks... She's adorable.. she looks like your son... wow she's growing compared to the first photos.. abz.. how are you hun...

hey claire how are you? I've been MIA for a bit, I had a stomach virus, then turned around and got a sore throat and cold. Thursday have been the first day in about 2 weeks that I've felt good.

I'm stunned myself that you havent seen a loss. I agree with Laura take your measurements.. Also how much weight do you have to lose. Also is TOTM close by, that affects my weight sometimes up tp 3 days before my cycle begins..

Hi Sona, sorry to hear you are having a bad time with your MIL. I'm not married but I have seen my friends and their MIL and they say it's worse when you have kids.. How you guys have survived living under the same roof is amazing.. I love my family but I love them more that we are an ocean...

LOL @ Jim she's starting off very young..

abz how are you doing? You don't have too long before you'll have a little one yourself..

hiya mel, how you don;t mind me calling you mel, and you will be ok. you are now back on track and it's happened to all of us :) the support in this forum is great if I must agree with you on that :)

wow laura after reading whats in it no thanks.. sounds like a bad chemical experiment and wow look at all those acids can't be good for the tummy

Jo it's like that.. you crave or want something because you can't have it then when you do eat it, it's like what was all the fuss about..

Laura they have a sugar free red bull? I used to drink red bull when I was in univetsity and needed to stay up and study, it did the job... I need to take a look at the sugar free red bull

wow jim she has grown and so cute :) I can't get over how young your wife looks, what's her secret but prob genetics LOL...

Hi jo vegas is a disneyland and fantasy land etc. for adults LOL.. I like the landscape in those parts.. We'll stay in touch because if I'm there why not meet up? I think you'll reach your goal before you go.. Keep doing what you are doing.. Atkins does stop the cravings that's for sure and...

Hiya Jo.. I live in Italy now. Been here for about 3 years. I lived in Mexico for 3 years and Turkey for 2 1/2 years and all over the US. After University I moved to Seattle to work for the Mircosoft and moved around a lot with them.. The US is nice depending on where you go. I like the west...

Hi Jo also take your measurements you prob have lost a lot of inches.. maybe the scale may not move but the tape measure prob has and losing inches is losing weight :) clothes are measured by inches not weight :) keep up the good work.. where in florida, you're going to my home state.. boy do...

Wow Jim that's impressive you guys have been together longer than I've been on this earth.. congrats and keep doing what you guys have been doing

woohoo emma.. congrats and you are on your way....:D;)

LOL @ ditz .. I know what you mean.. I had 2 pints of beer and was really feeling it LOL.. Jo if I were you I would weight again maybe 3 days after TOTM.. if you are like me I gain anywhere from 5 to 7 pounds, yes that much so I would always avoid the scales around that time of the month

Alison I need to come and visit you.. I'm a florida girl directly from the coast so I miss my beaches with the sand and etc.. but I can imagine the high cost of living..

Gosh sona I hope you are feeling well and the little one ((HUGS))

laura you don't have long before you are there... I did a quick induction before Xmas and only gained 3 pounds after really 3 weeks of eating every and anything... it does work or sometimes like today I walked 12 kms and was so busy that I didnt have a proper lunch was running to catch train and...

LOL that's so cute...... Dis just to add my 2 cents, I say give atkins a try and see if you like it. If not you can always choose a plan that will work for you. One of my friends tried atkins and didn't like it but did calorie counting and loss a lot of weight. so I want say atkins is the best...

sona hun I really hope you do feel well. Plus you have a little one too I can imagine that isn't easy..((HUGS)))

that does sounds good must try that myself.. thanks sona :)

LOL @ Jo welcome to scaleaholics :D first is is admitting next step is to throw that thing out of the window or take out the batteries...:p but seriously weighing everyday isnt a good thing or every other day.. that 1 pound prob is water and nothing more

nice post girly :)

I was going to try sero bars to see if I wouldn't have the bad side affects as with atkins but I think I'll just leave them alone LOL

Hi Imogen and welcome.. you prob aren't eating too much.. when you are used to just having shakes etc.. and now you are eating it prob feels that way :)

Sorry to hear of your broken heart and I do understand..and i know you've prob hard this before but time does heal a broken heart and you will make it through this.. Hope to see you back and even if atkins isn't for you at the moment maybe it will be in the future and if not then good luck with...

Hi dietingdon and I second what laura has said. Getting the book is definitely the first step and reading through it.. and there are stickys in here that you can also read.. good luck with which every program you choose

I agree too! welcome alison and you'll do fine :)

Hi grovegirl and welcome.. just reading your post now and I agree with everyone, just get back on the wagon and with 8 pounds to lose it shouldn't take that long.. also just a comment on the atkins bars I still have a big box of them not because they aren't good but with the gas that they give...

:rotflmao: @ sona but you know that would be one hell of a work out walking uphill

:eek: jo you weight everyday, you naughty girl. I must give you a little :whip:. I was obessed like you and I had to save myself from waking up in the morning weighing and then in the afternoon and seeing that there was a 2 or 3 pound difference LOL.. You are doing very well and I'm glad that...

:rotflmao: @ Jim Hey sona congrats on the loss.. you are doing good with the exercising and etc.. you put me to shame and you are a momma.. I have no excuse to not exercise but it's just too darn cold to go outside to go to the gym :mad: the though of putting on the sweaters and etc.. gives me...

Heyyyy glad to see that you are back:D you have a BF , you go girl ;)..... Hey you are doing well with maintening your weight after the holidays and vacation.. thats awesome to hear.. mode... you'll get back on the wagon when you are ready.. I have to agree with laura C said in another...

jo I never used them at all. I just figured from all the other symptons that I had I figured I was in keto..

That's awesome jo.. just keep on going :)

What a great post laura :) you're right sometimes we can be obessed with a number and not looking at how we look and feel..

yeah where is she? I miss her :(

well done and keep up the good work

sona I'm not sure what is the problem. are you drinking enough water? I never really had a long stall maybe 1 week or a week and half and what I did was up my exercising.. maybe jim and join in and see what he says.. I'm stumped just like you

hey there jo, I know the bad weather can affect your mood, trust me I know. Coming from the sunshine state in the USA. This winter has been terrible and the sad thing is it's only the beginning. I'm just hanging in here until spring comes.. bad weather and etc.. often can cause you to feell...

No doubt Laura I will let you know. It may not be your land but to live around that is heaven :)

laura you are living in such a beautiful place. I grew up with an native american grandmother who had a place like yours on 13/14 acres of land surrounded by tree and green everywhere.. I've always said I wanted a house like hers. I need to move where you are at, seriously...I need to come and...

Wow Laura you do have a problem with the foxes. Is there anything you can do to keep them away. I can imagine waking up and seeing pieces of bunny and blood all in your yard not a nice thing to see. Caz why were they on their hand and knees.. please send a link or post where I can read about...

nice caz.. you'll be in 10s very soon.. I've never been the type of person who loves to shop but I must admit it's more fun now.. I'm still learning how to shop.. I wish I can call Gok and he can show me how to dres LOL

hey way to go caz.. keep up the good work.. a had a food diary it does help.. you are doing well big hugs

LOL @ Laura.. I hope it was their dinner..keep us posted.. foxes are so cute though

Emm you'll get there don't sweat it.. Laura I totally agree with you have said. I'm not too pressed over a 3 pound and not planning on getting on scale any more. I'm going to go by my clothes and leave it at that. pre-planning is a good idea has jim does and I often cut back my carbs when I...

Morning Jo.. I will say that you definitely are organized and for me that was the key to doing atkins.. good luck the results I hop everything will be okay.. :)

Hey jo you are doing great! Don't worry too much about the coke zero, one isn't going to cause a stall. If they are sweetned with splenda then there is really nothing to worry about but with the other stuff it sometimes cause stalls but honestly I think you'll be fine.. no jo I'm serious...

:8855:fight HQ club.. Laura you are too funny.

Hey Laura do that. Don't be surprised if I show up LOL.. whereabouts are you now ;)

wow 10 hour shifts.. don't forget to rest and take care if you and the little one.. Hopefully you'll be able to rest or just sit in bed and watch TV and relax..

I didn't do processed foods at all. Still now I don't eat too many processed foods. Hey jo get the orstrich burgers, I love them.. jim and claire turned me on to them.. I even made a meatloaf out of them :) I like experimenting :)

abz glad to hear that you are doing well but I don't blame you for being grumpy from a lack of sleep and not being able to get comfy... You still alittle ways to go so try and rest when you can..

I know right Laura :)

wow laura it just won't let it.. but I remember the fotos you posted I bet it's beautiful

Laura I'm holding you to it. You know I'm in the UK at least every other month. God bless low cost airline LOL

It prob was water.. being a former scale addict myself, I've learned to just go by clothes and how they feel.. I used to weight myself everyday :o I know we need a number to go by and weighing once a week is ok or even 2 times a week but don't start a bad habit. Our weight goes up and down 2 lbs...

LOL @ Jim.. abz how are you doing at 21 weeks.. My friend is due Feb 21st and she says she says that she hates being pregant in the sense that her son kicks her all night, the swelling feet and etc..

when I first started atkins I counted all the time. I wanted to be sure I didn't go over my 20 carbs :)

Jim the snow is pretty to look at, but when you are working and have to put on gloves, hats , snow boots and etc.. it's a pain how are you guys over there. I saw on the news a few days back where you had a big snow storm. The snow has gone from us but the rain and the threats of flodding in the...

You're a proud grandparent.. she's so cute... I'm not tired of the fotos but maybe Olivia is tired LOL but she shouldn't be so darn cute :)

LOL @ Long

Josie you are doing fine.. Just count your carbs and don't try and count your calories or worry about it, it'll just confuse you, well it did with me my very first time doing atkins.. Laura I dont like pork scratchings either too salty for me.. jello and whip cream sounds good but I don't...

That's so very true Laura.. Em glad you are back on track.. don't sweat it

:hijack:LOL @ Laura.. we can just tell her we keep it moving while she's on a nice warm beach enjoying her vacation while we're freezing our buns off :D

Laura can I come to yours and eat LOL.. seriously if I lived near you, you prob would find me at your door step. That soups sounds yummy

LOL I see....

hi jo and welcome.. we all are here to help learn and encourage so ask any questions needed.. As far as the sweet tooth during the induction phase I stayed away from the sweet stuff even the atkins bars that you could use during that phase. ike Jim said it stalls and the side effects aren't...

She's cute and your wife is lovely as well.. Wow I wonder does Olivia know the power she has over her grandparents LOL all she needs to do is smile and she'll get what she wants LOL :D

It's in the receipe sticky at the top and it's on page 1 or 2

I was a bit skeptical because I've tried to bake things in the micro and it was as rubbery as a ball, but this wasn't and was very good. I don't use my micro much either just for re-warming up food..

LMAO @ Jim and Laura.. You just have to make up for the days your voice was gone :D

Laura I feel for you.. just rest up and hopefully in a few days you'll feel better. something is going around my coworker had a stomach virus fever and vomiting, her and her entire family.. so I hope yuo get to feeling better

LOL @ Jim oh well Laura just weigh in next week

LOL @ Jim that's so true.. I'm doing induction myself and it's not like I'm missing anything, really. after 2 weeks of a carb blow out and the gas that comes along with it and the strange feeling my stomach has, it was screaming for induction. I just can't eat carbs like that anymore. I have too...

LOL @ Jim but she's still a cutie

ohh okay.. I bet the little darling is a handful for the new parents.. They are cute but I've seen them im action with the crying an dno sleeping LOL..

well done cazz :) Jim well done for you too.. I weighed myself this morning and I'm only 3 lbs over my last posted weight which is a good thing. After I've eaten like a pig and the carb blow outs so I'm not complaining and doing induction for the next week and then back to maint.

LOL @ Jim how's the lovely granddaughters doing? Is she at home yet?

I agree.. I'll let you know how it turns out but it's definitely good and quick... Thanks for the tip :)

girly yes indeed it's an awesome find. I'm going to try and add in a little chicken meat or mince meat to see if I can make a mini meat or chicken muffin LOL

girly tried the MIM and it is delicious :) Believe me I was a bit skeptical because when you bake things in the micro it's always like rubber LOL but no this was very good.. I added a little cream cheese to mines in the receipe too :D

LOL @ Laura, sorry you have a sore throat. I must admit the homemade soup sounds yummy.. rest up hun

-9 :eek: I won't complain about 4 degrees Cel. here.. How can you do anything when it's so cold like that :sigh:. when oyu go outside you have to dress like an onion with layers of clothing on, well I do and gloves, hats and etc... :sigh: but on the positive side the snow is pretty and if you...

You are so positive girly and a great example for those out there struggling to find a way of living to stay healthly because it's a lifestyle change.. big hugs to you and just keep on going.. you really should post your story in the success forum.

I thought so.. can't wait until she's back to hear all about it.. I'm jealous of her :( she's off on some sunny island while I'm here freezing my buns off in Italy

girly your story is so inspirational and so are you. You're a great example for those who have struggle with an eating disorder and losing weight. :)

Girly the gingerbread sounds yummy.. I'm definitely going to try it. microwave muffins didn't sound good to me because I was thinking it would be all rubbery and etc.. but you have convinced me so I'm going to give it a good this weekend when I'm back at home..

Hey there and welcome. Just as the others have said stick with it. the atkins flu in the beginning is blah and you feel yucky.. but it will pass..:)

Claire hun where are you.. miss seeing you post.. Are you on your bday holiday and partying with friends like this -->:party0016:. well actually that looks more like jim :D LOL Pop in to let us know how you are doing :hug99:big hugs

girl I'm going to try and add the creme cheese...:)

LOL @ Jim.. I guess that makes me a freak and weirdo LOL Never tried the MIM but I think I may try and bake them this weekend..

So when she wants that ferrari when she's 16 she'll know who to ask to buy it :p:D..

LOL @ Sona and he is cute :)

That true @ Sona. I don't have kids but Ive seen grandparents in action LOL

Laura that's great. and I love how everyone is not moaning and beating themselves up too bad. Like you said it'll come off..

oh ok jim. Wow I can understand why they are being extra careful. When will the little one be able to go home? She's adorable and I;m sure her grandad will spoil her rotten :)

LOL @ sona .. hey your breakfast pizza sound good, I might have to try that out.. It's good to see you back.. I think everyone will gradually be back now that the holidays are over...

Wow Kristy big hugs.. I only can imagine how awful it has been for you and your family but I'm happy to hear things are going better.. If you haven't been watching your diet, I really don't blame you and understand. You've had more important things going and I'm sure atkins was the last...

LOL @ Jim with a hangover and I agree with mommyB kids and hangovers I can imagine is a big no-no.. why can't you guys hold her yet? just curious.. big hugs and congrats grandpa :)

LOL @ OTL breath smells like nail polish, that's a first and not sure if I want to be too close to you LOL.. Laura 9 lbs does seems like a lot but it's prob a lot of water but anyway glad to see people are getting back on the wagon including myself and not beating themselves up too much for...

Hi Lottie and welcome. I agree with all that everyone had said.. You are very brave to start atkins and stop smoking.., but you can and will do it!!

LOL @ Laura :8855: I guess you had a great Xmas dinner ;)

Hey there girly and welcome to maintence :D. It's a scary in the sense that you don't want to gain weight back or go overboard and you're not sure of things and etc.. I've been there and still have my moments but this forum has helped tremendously and makes you realize that you aren't alone..:)...

That's so true!!! It's like now I know I ate like 5 pigs over the holidays but it's like no big deal, start back on induction and I know it'll work... It's amazing to see how my mentality has changed.. I never would of thought like this 1 year ago..:D

LOL @ Jim it is devil food isn't it.. That's good only 3 lbs. I'm going to weigh next sunday or monday TOM is here so it's better to wait.. breakfast: eggs with breakfast sausage lunch: tuna salad dinner: steak with peas and mushrooms

I hear ya jim and I'm suffering now myself. today is day one of induction for me.. I need it !!!

you'll get there caz.. just keep on going..

hey caz.. I'm happy for you!! Wow I can imagine the good time you had :)

Hi emma and girly.. emma I'm right there with you. Ive been eating loads of things btu starting sunday I"m back on a strict induction myself then back to maintence. I'm not weighing myself as this morning TOM showed up 4 days early :( the *******!! so not only am I suffering from TOM but also...

OTL sorry to hear about your house. Here in The pisa/lucca area a lot of people lost their homes due to all the raining and flooding. zyour insurance will cover it right? Congrats on the 1 pound lost and it's possible to lose 3 stones in 3 months..

Congrats jane woohoo :woohoo:..... Actually Laura C helped me with getting my pics up.. way to go girly :flirt2:.. everyone is doing well.. Ive been bad over the holidays and now I'm suffering. Come Sunday I'm going back on a strict induction and then back to maintence. I haven't weighed...

nice girly ;) maybe I should check the batteries in my scale nice one LOL

un-huh and you're the innocent one LOL... You'll prob the ring leader LOL...

be good , if you can LOL have fun

;) @ Jim.. I'm not even going to say what I'm eating because tonight it will be a bit of everything and loads of spirits :D I'm not looking forward to the carb blowout effect :(:sigh: but it's a sacrifice I'll make this one time LOL

LOL I see they must be partying hard.. today is the 31st so I can only imagine the naughty things that everyone is going to do including myself :)

wow emm congrats hun.. I bet you showed off that new figure :)

I'm speechless Cherry.. Get yourself healthy and like the doctors said you can try again.. I only can imagine what you've been going through.. big hugs

LOL @ Jim.. I can't talk Ive been a pig myself and then there's new years eve here in Italy where all these traditional dishes and etc.. so I've been a pig myself.. BUT come jan 2nd I'm doing a strict induction and back to maintence..

Hey there sona how are you? Hey there Jim .. the boards have been slow due to the holidays and etc.. this is my post on here in about 5 days

LOL @ sona don't feel too bad. I know you said I'm too understanding but hang in there :) Merry Xmas to you and everyone :)

I'm hungry now jim LOL going to go and eat some yogurt and cereal LOL..

LOL, it's sounds yummy. You have to send me the receipe.. :)

LOL chilli chicken sounds yummy...

LOL @ jim I was going to say he's somewhere eating pork pies and indian food LOL.. he's been naughty himself too:p but fair enought he is on maintence.. also me too but still no excuse to eat like 3 little pigs LOL

Hi sona.. don't beat yourself up. I definitely understand. At least you are honest ;). It sounds to me that you are just going to eat reasonable and if you want some sweets and etc.. that you are going to have them but not go overboard:D. Ive been a bit bad this week myself :( and just like you...

Nice post girly :) You've hit everything dead on :)

That's good that you do have a supportive family and positive people around you. I haven't had too much of negative comments and etc.. but when my co-worker told me what happened to her I was floored! I guess some people get off on making others feel bad.. sad but true

I second what jim says OTL... :)

I'm glad to see that you don't see a fat person in the mirror anymore.. you thought 154 was overweight, wow.. You know it's psychological. when you have been overweight, you get used to seeing that overweight person in the mirror, that is becomes a habit to still see an overweight person.. For...

sona you are really doing good. You've given me the idea to write down an exercise log like I do with food. I have no excuses to exercise, you have a little one and doing great :)

Hey there sona, you are planning right to save most of your carbs for the dinner out tonight. Try and stay atkins friendly and for sure there will be veggies and salad there so try and full up on them first.. You are motivated and organized. For me that was the key to losing the weight and...

LOL @ board. I have to agree with you about the thinnies... Also you made a good point. When I was overweight and obviously looking at my pics you can see the difference, why didnt any one me that I was getting fatter :confused: why is it people are quick to tell you that you've lost too much...

that's 100% true girly.. Never give up and have faith in yourself :)

:banana dancer: girly way to go to be back in the 10s.. keep going you're getting there..

It's very nice Laura.. I'd love to live there.. I miss my big back yard and over acre of land that my childhood home was on.. I'd have tomove there to get that. Here in Italy all these apartments that they call houses puzzles me and that are VERY expensive.. Looking at your fotos laura really...

wow laura soooo nice :D can I come and stay with you during the summer LOL your yard reminds me of my home in the states with a big back yard and trees and green.. the snow does looks nice and it's perfect fro Xmas...:D

:33: one at you Laura :D. wow it looks so nice and pretty, but I'm glad we don't have any snow LOL.. take a foto of your snowman Laura

mini you are so cute hun.. love the avater :)

LOL @Laura they do always put them in the basement LOL Wow Jim nice and pretty.. but glad it's not snowing here in Italy

I know the thought of going outside to have to put on layers of clothing and wool :( but snow is very pretty

LOL we were getting a bit off th topic :sign0007: snow in newcastle I bet it's pretty to ;ppk at..I'm a beach baby born and raised in miami where it's only summer or spring.. But here in italy it's sunny and cold around 2 celsius..I hope it doesn't snow :(

yes they are in canada and I will admit that the portion sizes in the states are huge...that's one reason to contribute to the weight problem in the states..but we all aren't morbidly obese.. Having traveled around europe the brits are so slim themselves and I've seen more and more italian...

The overweight mark is around that much but like you stated not everyone walking around is morbidly obese like some people have this image in their mind.. LOL @ brit stereotypes... I drink more tea then my british mates and my last name is Holloway LOL well my grandfather was from surrey LOL...

sona glad you got right back on the wagon.. I love water.. I prefer it over sodas and etc.. maybe add some lemon in it or you can drink the frizzy water too.. I see that you are motivated and that's postive.. by the way your son is adorable in that avatar :)

why does eveyone think that everything is bigger in the US :mad:.. actually they are the same size as yours.. I don't like these typical stereotypes.. I will admit we go overboard but not everything has to be big.. my italian friend was under this impression that everyone was all fat and huge...

Pork pie are good. In the US you can find just about anything and pork pies and mince pies you can find. remember we are close relatives the brits and the americans, even if we don't want to admit it. We got a lot of things from you guys and maybe we altered it a bit.. But here in Italy you can...

LMAO @ jim a true atkins lover LOL

Sona, I agree with girly. I'm happy that you are back on the wagon and like girly said,this is a lifestyle change so you have to think in that terms of that. we all slip up and have our moments... but you do sound as if you are in a maintence mode. I think when it's like that and your weight has...

Jim are you being naughty again and teasing us LOL.. I often do what Laura does.. but I also tell myself that I'm not going to let food beat me. I control the food it doesn't control me.. But I do understand.. Ive started baking and cooking low carb sweets and cakes and pies.. .. but I do...

70m laps wow kritsty that's a lot. you've burned off a lot of calories.. you are the woman :worthy:

I agree with Laura. You'll do fine and think positive :)

LOL @ Jim

I agree with 100% girlygirl

At least it was only 3 lbs :)

:109: same to you OTL.. but it sounds as if you are going away or won't be on the forum anymore. I hope not, you are one of my favorites of many on here :D

nice loss Em and it's Xmas time with sweets and all kinds of bad food everywhere you turn.. So I think for us all to make it throught Xmas without gaining is an accomplishment.. wow your hubby is in a band.. cool.. Ive always had a thing for band members, artists and creative people..never...

way to go lg :) OTL what a good way to use the calories your are burning and consuming..This will help when you start Maint..

well done jim :)

woooooohoooo can you cram me in your bags.. wow nice and warm.. have a drink and a swim for me claire.. we're going to holland for 4 days Jan 1st, how on earth I got talked into going to a cold city in winter is beyond me..

aww well maybe next time. just let me know when you are going to be in the london area. I go to london at least every other month to visit friends there and plus the UK is like my home away from home..

Happy bday !!!!!!!

Claire when is your bday? and where are you going? can I come too LOL... any place hot sounds right about now LOL.. Well I think you are doing well with your plans and I understand with work and etc.. and financial reasons you have to do what you can do.. It sounds like you are doing maint...

Wow that was sweet of your SIL.. I don't understand why people would be jealous but I hate to say it but females are the worse. The jealousy and etc.. is something terrible. growing up most of my friends were males because I was a tomboy and still I prefer to watch rubgy or american football...

You and me both Cherry about the nurse saying that :confused: LOL @ Cherry I think you should give google a break and just relax and enjoy these months and your growing baby inside... Eat normally like you are doing and you'll be find :D

hey for those of you who are losing weight and have lost weight did you experience any negative ro jealous remarks from so-called friends or family? One of my co-workers was really upset. She's lost a lot of weight at least 60 pounds and she looks great and 2 people in particular told her she...

Congrats OLT way to go.. I'm sure there will be other losers before the weekend..

Maybe you should. regardless if they aren't doing atkins anymore or not it still was a good idea to all meet up. Hell we all have lost weight or in the process of reaching our goals and it's nice to meet others who are in the same boat as you..

LOL @ Jim.. hey if we all paid you I'm sure you would be rich if you bully him into leaving us alone LOL

wow really laura that happen to your SIL.. cherry I'd would just eat healthy and take your prenatale vitamins. I don't have any kids but eat normally and when you are hungry. Also if you aren't too tired walk or do some type of exercising.. I'm very happy for you and always remember you can do...

hey guys what's up with the meeting up in Feb? No one hasn't mentioned anything.. I know I'm going to be in London Feb. 18 - 22nd so I know I won't be able to come if it's around that time..

Hey Kristy TOM is a pain isn't it.. Hang in there and if you have a hot water bottle I usally place that on my tummy and it helps and of course aleve... you know that 2 pound gain could of been TOM. I gain 5-7 pounds during TOM so I avoid the scales. big hugs

Thanks sona and you will get to your goal weight. I like that when you reach your goals you are rewarding yourself with clothes and etc.. by the way cute little boy :)

Nice pic caz you look fab..:)

Jane and sooz, I know how you guys feel. Now that I'm on maint. I'm still learning how to do maint and Ive gotten better over the past weeks.. after losing 43 pounds I was so determined not to gain any weight back that I still was hanging around to 20 carbs a day for awhile then I started to up...

Jim don't scare her off LOL.. But I agree with Laura, atkins isn't for everyone and you have to find a diet or rather a lifestyle change that works for you.. atkins/low carbing worked for me but a friend of mine loss tons of weight with calorie counting.. so keep that in mind and dont feel...

congrats girly and like you said never give up!!!

MissAmam congrats on your weight loss but I'm sorry to hear about the health related problems you suffered through your journey. That's a bit scary, but hopefully you have recovered and are doing much better

Just keep us updated. I'm sure you will have lost at least another 2 pounds unless you are like me. I weighed myself yesterday and general always when TOTM comes around to get an idea of how much water weight I put on and I average around 5 - 7 pounds, which is a lot. the weight goes off usually...

Aww Jane I definitely understand how you feel losing weight from stress and lack of appetite.. well a loss is a loss and congrats for that. but just to give you motivation, when I was sick a few weeks back and lost about 5 pounds I didnt gain the weight back when I was sick so maybe you will do...

LOL @ caz .. nice method LOL

I know this isn't related but DQ who is the HUNK and SEXY man on your Avatar? I had to do a double take and not drool :drool:

All second everything that was said.. You are sexy, hot and beautiful :) you should be proud of yourself and smile.. hey are you still doing SW?

Hiya caz it's strange for me because I'm not a big fan of sweets so I know its TOM for me to want a mince pie :) we have to be strong :)

congrats to all the losers :)... cazz I actually do what Jim does and do a strict induction to prepare myself and give myself a cushion. I feel less guilty knowing that i did a strict induction if I eat like a pig. but after Thanksgiving I'm not sure about the carb overload it wasn't nice...

Hi Em and first of all I'm happy to see that things are better with your DH and etc.. :) 2nd congrats on the weight lost, and with it being TOM you prob have lost a bit more.. once TOM is over weight maybe a 1 day ro 2 days after and see if the scale goes down again.. big hugs

Hi Kristy how are you.. with all these Xmas sweets and etc. everywhere you look it is a bit distracting to stay focus. at least you didn't gain any weight.. we all have to be strong

welcome back cc and you'll get there.. we all have fell off but we came back so if we can do it so can you.. maybe you want to do it gradually. If going into atkins hardcore will cause you to binge then I'd suggest a more liberal plan like you wanted.. keep us posted

Hey jim, yes the gas effect isn't fun at all :( I've been busy this week with the holidays leading up my work is getting busy since Xmas is near.. so it's nice to catch up on the forum :D Jim 4 lbs could be very well noticable.. but I do understand preparing for the Xmas holidays.. Sunday I'm...

Thanks caz.. and sorry for the late reply.. I'm still recovering from thanksgiving.. I'm still suffereing fromt he carb overload.. sorry if this is too much TMI but I didn't realize that I would have this much gas.. Thanks Laura for the resizing and etc.. I'm going to leave it as is.. it...

Thanks Laura.. I used the link you gave me. They are a bit small but I like looking at the difference in them. The bigger one was too big to use as a signature.. so I'll try and resize the normal one.. or if jim is out there I can send them to you to get the right size. yours look great on your...

hey there just sent the pics to Laura :) Thanks again you are a doll

LOL @ Jim.. Laura I'll send them to you tomorrow on the email you sent.. Thanks hun you are such a lifesaver.. me and computers don;t mix and I was a graphic designer, maybe I'm just a mac person and pc's are my thing LOL

Thanks Laura and Jim.. I was in SE London most since there is where my friends live and also north and central london and went to a rugby match.. It was fun minus all the tourists and Xmas shopping.. I just hate all the big hyoe to big expensive gifts and if you don't you are a loser.. I do...

Congrats cherry and get going:)

I read that also about eating smalls meals throughout the day. I'm always traveling and chasing trains and buses that I often onlt eat 2 meals.. but I do agree with laura you have to find something that suits your lifestyle and that will work for you..

hey there everyone, haven't posted all weekend as I was in London. Had a blast! Love that city and it's my safe haven when I need to get to an english speaking country and whose culture is close to mines, well actually we americans and brits are like first cousins LOL... I weighed myself this...

LOL @ Laura I was never really big on wine until I moved to Europe. I use to drink Maddog 20/20 and those wine breezers or cheap wines that the bums in the park would drink and it was good to me LOL we bought it because it was cheap and when you are in uni you never have money LOL.. aww bailey...

I think forums like these are here to support a person not make them feel bad if they messed up or something. Here is actually what you get. we all ahve made mistakes and will admit them quick.. lg glad to hear that this forum helps with you not binging that's such a wonderful thing to hear. I...

hey domino, yes I love to move around.. It's in my blood I think I was a gyspy in one of my former lives... yes if you decide to go to the states go to the places I suggested. The US is so big and so much beauty and the landscape changes so much. I get amazed at how big we are and the changes...

LOL @ Jim you maybe right.. some may take that literally LOL :)

Hey jim text her back and say congrats from us all here on mins

Yes I've been around.. mexico is corrupted like most south american and central american countries were you have to bribe people to do everyday things and etc.. and it's very open and not a hidden thing.. Just couldn't deal with seeing the things that I saw child prostitution and etc.. and the...

sorry to hear about your eye lg. Hang in there and stick with the diet like kristy said and after you are off the medication I would think the weight would go off.. but most importantly take care of yourself first. you can always start the diet again but your health is always the most important...

That was such a lovely and honest post. :character00238: I have to say everything you have said I agree with. This board helped me get to my goal and has been such a support for me. Especially for all those atkins and low carb haters :p look at me now :D You'll get to your goal sooz just hang...

Kristy you are such a pretty young lady. looking at your goal you'll be at your goal weight in no time maybe 2 /3 weeks but def before Xmas

Yes I've been around LOL.. My goal is to go Asia and see Thailand, Singapore and over to the land down under.. I've been around Europe, Central America, South America, Carribean - Cuba, Bahamas and Turkey. I loved mexico because the people are so friendly and lively.. When they say they are...

Congrats on the weight loss :D Good luck on monday with the new job. How nice that a gym is nearby. I like your idea of going to the gym to avoid the rush hour traffic.. You definitely are motivated... Question Jane you are 5'9, I wish I was as tall as you, and your BMI is in the normal range...

Hey kristy and a nite in watching Tv sounds good. :D The weather here is rainy and grey, not what I'm used to coming from s. florida miami where it's summer or spring all year long.. Good for you to resist. See that shows you that you can do it.. When you are on atkins and low carb and have...

Congrats missnelly way to go :) OTL I didn't drink sodas before I did atkins.. but I know some you drink fanta because it's uses splenda.. I think coke zero may have asparmate or however you spell it which may slow down ketosis. But if you have to have a soda try the diet drinks with splenda...

Hey claire gald to see you.. I agree with you and think your body is adjusting to the change of diet.. I think now that it has adjusted the weight will start to fall off. youonly have 9 pounds to lose so you know those last pounds are the hardest to lose but I think by Xmas you'll have reached...

Hi Claire are you out there hun? :)

Hey sona don't worry. We've all had our moments or ate something that had more carbs and etc. just jump right back in there and don't give up. If I could give you some advice just don't drink diet sodas and stick with water or tea. I don't drink sodas anyway but I know they have that artifical...

Caz that's a good way to do, is play it by ear. You'll find a level of carbs where you won't loss or gain anymore weight.. :) So jim you like cowboys... but seriously I like the hat very nice.. the pub looks nice too :)

LOL @ Jim you are more frightening than butterfly LOL.. I like the hat thought, were you going for the western look.. Kristy you are on a roll.. losing weight and everything is working out for you.. You have a right to celebrate a little.. caz jim's right when I went up in carbs I started...

Hi Kristy and first of all congrats on the weight loss. the halloween pics were nice :D. I'm going to get my before and after posted up properly in the next week or so.. Laura C :thankyou: is going to help me since I'm not good with uploading and sizing fotos and etc But I love your...

Hey OTL if the only side effect is weight loss, I'll take that anyday :) The effects of ketosis is great isn't it. All the extra enegry and losing weight eating fish and steaks and prawns and etc.. it sounds too good to be true but I'm proof that it does work..

:clap: OTL.. I never used the stixs. all the other side effects were dead give aways that I was in Ket.. once again congrats.. you are on your way :)

LOL he is a big tease LOL

LMAO @ Jim yes we see that you are on maint.. LOL where do oyu find the stomach for all that food LOL

That's great that you are going to stay in touch without internet.. Jim will keep us posted.. P.S. jim I tried again with my before and after pics and this is it for now LOL I'll try and make it bigger another day. Maybe when I take better after pics and not right after aerobics and hair all...

Great Caz and keep up the good work. Don't get discourage if you don't lose as much going into the next week. Just keep on hanging in there the weight will come off :)

Jane you are a great mom.. I can immagine how hard it is.. LOL @ Emma i know my mom wished she could of sent us off when we were 15 and 16 yrs. old

Wow Jane you should be proud. Your kids are very mature and it's good that you are a supportive mother. Jane you're in London or you were in London? Because I'll be there next weekend I was going to say let's meet up for a drink or something..

No I agree. when I have kids it'll be the same.

LOL @ Jim.. my parents couldn't wait to get us out..

yes laura but that is now a recent thing for the UK. Here in Italy it's always have been this way. I just don't think it teaches you independence. I can't imagine still be at home with my folks and neither could they. I swear they had a party when my youngest brother left the house for...

I know right Jim. But that's how over 85% of the Italians live and think :sigh:

LOL @ Laura.. Jim that's so true.. vacationing somewhere and living there are two different things.. yes Italy is beautifula nd etc.. but living here is a different thing. I was a bit surprised at how 3rd world mentality they have. They are in some ways on that level with Mexico and I lived...

Not if you can stay home with mama and daddy who cooks and clean for you and you dont have to pay for anything. For me I was taken back when I came here. I left home at 17 for university and lived on campus then in the summers I would work various jobs and stay with classmates in an apartment...

yes Jim I will. I'm not big on shopping but I do realize I need some clothes that fit and wearing pins in your clothes isn't attractive LOL.. At least in the UK you guys have sales like in the US. Italy's sales aren't really sales.. i often wonder how do people afford anything here.. I guess...

Yes it is.. seeing the different places and etc.. at someone's else expense :)