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Wonderful, keep up the fantastic outlook and you will reach your set target! ;)

A thinspiration! Making what seems the impossible, totally possible! Thanks for sharing ;)

Thanks bev for stopping by and giving words of encouragement...bronchitis is better but not entirely cleared up...I kept with the soups for a few days I was unwell, then I must have been thrown out of ketosis due to meds, so I am looking to do a mini restart...it's the end of my third week...I...

Thanks sapphire and Lara...your comments put some of my thoughts into perspective...I know this journey will not be easy but we all must do it one day or other...I don't think of myself as having failed or more so that I am a failure...rather I think of B Skinner: there are no mistakes or...

Super ;) keep up the great work...

Back onto SS tomorrow. 3 shakes and 3 liters of water. Abstinence is best, but I think I cannot do it...first, I can fall pregnant at anytime, and I wouldn't want to be lacking essential vitamins. Tonight I had a pity binge...must see what emotional hunger that was...basically my DH was mad cuz...

Day thirteen...I made it this far...I can go farther...irrespective of my little blip yesterday...it is still stay thirteen...I spent the night with only healthy choices like a bit of apple, a yogurt (on a course of antibiotics for bronchitis and I feel a bit uncomfortable in the girl...

Natasha ...you around!?

Now that's a great strategy! I am gonna have to think of something disgusting like that next time I want to go off plan!

Great job! Roll on week 2! Right here with ya'

Hey why not change your way of thinking...instead of saying caving in, which you DID NOT cuz u chose protein, why not say that's what you needed at the moment. You chose a healthier choice...chicken and not cheesecake...although had you chosen the cheesecake, that too would have been an...

Bump! I need to get my head back into gear...2007 was a year of many things for me...January 2nd marked the day that my premie passed away...instead of comforting myself with food, I joined CD for the first time ever. I was hopeful and really on course for the first few months... Then I...

Bump! Anyone get through her book...my copy is sitting on my shelf... I would like to maybe start a discussion about it...perhaps that will help with having group support and understanding of underlying food problems... Anyone out there up for the challenge? It doesn't have to be often, even...

Thanks bluegirl! Any words of encouragement are greatly appreciated...fighting the chatterbox inside me is challenging and some hours more of a struggle than usual. You have done well on your journey! I look forward to hearing about your progress.

Day ten. Not feeling well...dietwise I am fine but doc says I have brochitis and three days home is making me stir crazy! I didn't weigh myself this week as per mu husbands suggestion. He has witnessed how in the past the scale can become my obsession and quickly an enemy to diet even when I am...

Thank you for sharing your struggle; it strikes a chord and resonates within me. You ARE lucky to be here today! Move over day ten...day eleven is on it's way!!

Today is day 9 doing CD ss+... the only way I have been able to make it these days is with SMALL amounts of protein when I feel dizzy or hungry...now I know I am in ketosis cuz I don't feel as hungry as I did the first few days...day four and five were rough...excruciatingly rough! I almost gave...

You know what, I too have secretly wanted to do a marathon...but never tried because I had already told myself that I would definitely fail...ahhhhh that noisy chatterbox played with my thoughts far too long, she has been sacked...but she still knocking on the door when all her belongings have...

That's a wonderful weightloss! 200grams is nothing in the grand scheme of things: 1)you stuck to program all week long 2)you resisted temptations 3)in your video you are walking through the snow: getting exercise this week! 4)you are taking care of your body and emotion (Vlogging and...

Just popped over to this thread! I chuckled..I thought I was the ONLY one in the world who was married and divorced by 23! How naive is that?!lol Love that you are sharing your thoughts here...this a huge step!

Ok, so by the time you read this...I will be at work...but if you are feeling like you wanna sleep, just sleep, listen to music or come on here to read and I think there is a gamer area. You can and will do this! We will together !

Hey, rye bread may smell great...here's a thought...you can add different spices to your soups...I have put caraway seeds in mine before...and since I love chili, I often put hot flakes into the soup...there's a sticky note section for recipe packs... Good on you for getting through day 8, I...

Great minds think alike...I already knew not to before you said anything! Thank you for sharing your pics...:4633:

Congratulations on the loss...gone forever ;) I am so happy to share this bit of pleasure with you!

Bev: have a wonderful day two! .....waiting for snowy and her news day 7!!!!

Bev: it's mind over matter...I have found that all this weightless is really a head game...telling yourself only positive things...changing that nagging chatterbox who is afraid of change....it's the chatterbox who got us in this predicament and will fight "her" way tooth and nail to keep us...

Jumping the shower and heading to bed helped me the other night! You can do this bev!

Yes, got it! Now I just enrolled my username on FB with the same name. I would love to let you peek into my eccentricity. Best wishes on your weigh in...I am positive you will do great! Now remember to drink loads and make sure it's all empty when you step on those scales!

Slimming water I think. There are many to choose from. I didn't get a Skype request unless ur initials are VH. But that request said from US. Good night ;)

Great completing day 6...day is is yours, now recharge those batteries! If you get up to your 50 posts, you can access the private ss forum...which food freedom is a sanctuary!

Oh yea, you need your sleep...are you an hour in front of me? The Uk is two from me... Enjoy your porridge...I was saving mine for days when it might me uncomfortable to ...well you know... find nina.sujoud Hope to talk soon...I was looking for that whatsupapp...if I am successful in...

You are so bubbly and fun to listen to...your vlog last night cracked me up...totally something I would do...oh yea, and the talking out loud bit...apparently my hubby told me I was chatting in my sleep about diets and schedules!and it was like a speech! I am glad to have bumped into you! Have...

Headaches are normal...drink water, cuz you may be dehydrated and not drinking enough. Also I remember reading inn general nutrition, headaches are often because the body need electrolytes...SALT The CD bullion is salty...and refereshing?! Day one almost done...see you round tomorrow!

Lol a sparkling party! I love that! You wll find that your tastes buds will change over time...what you thought was not salty or sweet enough is FINALLY too much...now you can't stand chocolate shake but maybe in three months that's ALL you will want to drink! What's nice about the program...

My day four morning was pulling along...and I had to nap at work during my lunch hour...not hungry all day and only had one soup for lunch...I also feel like I am coming down with a cold...but most probably a coincidence and not diet related... Keep at it, it gets easier!

Day 5 is yours! You got this! It gets easier as we face the thing we are afraid of...I realized last year that I am afraid of feeling hungry...seriously, sounds weird, I know. ... Can't wait to see your next vlog!

Just saw your day four...you are so upbeat and optimistic...definitely my cup of tea! Lol Thanks for the shout out...I giggled, because no one ever gave me a shout out before! Awesome;) Day four for me today...let's see how much water we drink today! Talk later and enjoy work...oh btw, an idea...

Posting your vblogs everyday may help you stay focused! I thought your day one really put into perspective many things...be ready for a ride...this will be interesting! I do have a galaxy but no 3G just wifi...and don't use what'sapp...see you on Skype?! Good night...day five get ready for snowy!

Super! You're on the right path...

Yes this is my daughter Sujoud before she was one. Now she's three and a half! I need to update our pics. I tried the cd juice...it's like flavored water...I never really like the after taste of aspartame...and stick with water or tea...like ice tea homemade...no sugar, which I like any way;)...

To know I will fit comfortably on any airplane seat, not having to ask for belt extension and spilling over into the next persons seat.

Minimins is a great forum...I have never felt anything but support, although some posts can seem off, most people are sweet and thoughtful...we are all in the same boat, and battling similar chatterboxes! I joined in 07 and was straight on the narrow path for three months, got too cocky and...

That's great you fought the mcdonalds temptation. I sent you a pm but I guess you can't get them either. Keep counting down...do you have a goal date in mind? I set mine for July 1st which is summer vacation and no way I will do shakes them...plus I will have shifted at least 90lbs...so maybe...

Well done!

Well done spangles on your 5 stone weightless. Day one for me and I need all the inspiration ...as you said, this CAN and WILL be done!

You have taken the first step in the right direction...I too need a buddy...feel free to pm me.

Great idea ;)

Good luck ladies! I am starting tomorrow, Saturday the 7th...right with you...I know I cant join but I will root for all of you!

What about natural fat blockers, Chetosan is made from exoskeletons of crustaceans, like shrimp etc. Any body heard or tried this supplemental fiber?

Hello, I have followed your story from start to finish...I am so pleased for you that you reached yr dream. That encourages me to keep motivated to reach mine. Thanks for sharing with us.

That sounds great Kate, I would love to run a marathon none day... Do you feel any different from SS to 810? Day 9 is down and done! Yea me!! Now Kate, at what point should I begin to use my cross trainer and for how long...

Thanks pink Sarah, for sharing a bit of yourself with me...and everyone else. I really loved you last sentence...doing this for you! That's my mantra this time around. We can do this!

Thank you for your comforting words! I felt your genuine sincereness and that made me feel good about finishing day 7! Let's keep in touch...we can do this...when it clicks within us.

Hi everyone...I am back with a vengeance...against my own flabbiness and seek to unrobe the skinny girl who has been hiding behind fatty layers for 12 years. I am not new to CD and dieting...and as it goes the yo yo dieting for years. What's different this time around? The doctor diagnosed me...

Hi everyone! Zero loss this week...TOTM...see ya next week!

Glad to know it's healing nicely, not so glad to hear about the pain! I hated my episitomy and now dread having this done...three years after bony, I finally can see and feel my bits...and it looks nothing like it was....sorry tmi, but i am glad to see people are open to talk about it....cuz I...

Hi, just wondering how the op went...cuz my doc said I should have this done after my next baby...how frequent is this sort of thing done?

babyblues - 21lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs Emma - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go Esk140 - 15lbs Fabat40 - 15lbs Felix - 14lb Funky Mum - 15lbs Jayellekay - 19lb - 0lb lost - 19lb to go Katycakes - 7lbs...

Thanks dreamer...will keep in touch...I think I need to up my exercise to win the battle with C D...

I hit the thanks button for this thoughtful post and really laid out how to incorporate my exercise during working hours...will keep in touch how this works out...

Well done on joining curves...any motivation tips on tagging it on the end of a work day...I work 8 to 6 and too lazy to exercise when I get home, often too exhausted! Need help ladies!!

Bump! Let's feel good...and i am trying to be unafraid of my change that is beginning...

Great job! I am a rejoiner from three years ago...I am back to lose all my weight this time around! You're a thinspiration....I loved your input on another thread about pysch advice and your links were helpful!

So three weeks passed since I started this CD journey...I was on 810 the first week, and lost almost 3 kg...second week was wobbly...good intentions everyday, then ate a carb meal when i got home...third week was completely off...ate all the bad carbs...TOTM...so thats my excuse. AGAIN for the...

Hi there...just wanted to tell you that you achieved a great obstacle on your son's birthday a few weeks ago...it's inspiring...I for one, give myself too many excuses, which is why I have been obese for ten years...and like Minnie Mel, I am an American who loves to eat EVERYTHING...

Can we have sugar free jello? I am in Jeddah now, but they sell a vegetarian jelly made by Sweetnlow... Also, there's agar leaves which are plant based and work the same as bovine gelatin...would you think so?

So it's Saturday...first two days were rough with ss, so by Thursday and Friday I was low carbbing plus a pack as a meal replacement...I have been drinking 4liters of water a day... By Monday I want fade the food...only ss...when I give myself an inch leeway, I take the meter!

Congrats on the birth of Elliot, your much awaited blessing...

I must echo what everyone else is saying...you have done a remarkable job...I need this inspiration since day one is tomorrow! Well done!

Thanks for the warm welcome ruby! Mel, I am just so happy the product is finally being sold here! How long have you girls been with CD?

Thank you ladies for the kind words of encouragement. Mel, I live in Saudi Arabia while on work contract. They just opened a place in Jeddah! Day one started...will check in later this evening...happy day to all my minimizers!

Well, it's the eve before I embark on the biggest journey yet...I will face my chatterbox once and for all...she really needs to grow up and move out! She chats me up about eating, rather stuffing, delicious foods...and sometimes not so delicious... This is a journey to peel back the layers of...

I have to chime in on this one too... All too often I don't feel beautiful...and this is usually te reason why i stop a diet too soon...I believe I am afraid of who is hidden under this fat suit...

Hi there...I didn't see this post till now...the app on the iPad is bait confusing so i couldn't read my subscribed thread... Anyway, how did the meeting go? I have no meetings to attend, I currently reside abroad. But I have followed this plan before...I begin Saturday....gonna get my walking...

Hi there...I am ready to do SW once again...I have been off my program since august...and i definitely have 6 stone to lose! I will be your buddy!

I use a coarsely ground walnut or almond base (mixed with butter) -- sooooo indulgent...maybe for a lime cheesecake, pistachio base would be yummy!

welcome back :)

ok, I ate: B: coffee with full cream (allowance), 3 slices of turkey, 4 ounces of cubed cheese S: SF jelly, another cup of 'JOE' and 1/2 liter water L: 3 eggs, some green olives and 2 slices of tomatoes + 1/2 liter water No exercise yet, day 2 of Induction and getting over a cold

thanks Lorna -- lets get this done!

I started Induction yesterday...no exercise yet -- we can start a new thread!

I would love to give this a go!!! When do we start? I was thinking after the weekend...

awesome story -- way to GO!!!

Count the carbs and keep measurements accurate -- if not, you may not hit ketosis....my frst week I ate a small pacakge of blueberries everyday -- and was in ketosis day 4...but I followed the above advice... keep on working to your target --- everyone here is so helpful :)

Hiya Bren -- thanks for stopping by to check in on me!! Doing great...I am fasting this month in Ramadan, so I am eating and drinking what I can manage (your stomach shrinks so much) after dusk...The atkins edge definately helps staving off hunger during waking hours... but I do enjoy a few...

Thanks for the recipes and links -- very helpful :)

Thanks Bren!!! I must say -- you look great -- congratulations on your achievement!!!

Enjoy your holidays!!!

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Yes Jim, thank for the encouraging words...I will do this...and stories like yours makes me believe that I too can be a BIG LOSER :)

Ghee is clarified butter -- milk is removed...enjoy!!!

thank you all for your wonderful words of encouragement !!!!! thats why I have stuck with minimins so long .... all the members are helpful and cyber friendly!

I am back....with a vengence...lost my atkins steam for nearly 3 weeks...but been on track since last Sunday... and I must admit...ATKINS is the only way to eat for life... I bought the new book and that has been a savior to the whole disruption I caused last month...why did I waver?? Well...

I read on the website that to avoid headache -- drink a cup of chicken broth and not the low sodium type! I use 1 cube to 1/2 liter boiled water. I am on Day 4, Round 3 and getting into ketosis is easy with this lil trick of broth!

thanks guys!!

welcome back -- hows it going now -- hope ur feeling better... I just finished day two round 3...I weighed in today and thankfully I STS from last weeks lil vacation from atkins...

oh thanks -- is this the newer book, cuz I have Atkins for Life the older edition.

yes, will consult my GP... I just thought to ask, since maybe someone is pregnant and been advised to maintain on atkins... BTW, Mike -- I really enjoy ur newsletters -- I look forward to reading them each saturday... U r inspirational and ur story is motivational...

Been off for a week due to feeling unwell and needing 2 courses of antibiotics... Back on atkins wagon tomorrow... Question; Is atkins safe while pregnant?

same here -- I say wishing you all the happiest and healtiest moments for your full 9 months, inshallah...I wont be far behind you and we can exchange bump stories again LOVE YOU sweet pea!! and I am over the moon for you!

I found sugar free choc bar -- and although I typically would look past it...I really wanted it the other day - I portioned it out and it satisfied my TOTM food monster...it lasted three days -- I am proud of my self control! I also treated myself to some sugar free jello and flavored creamer...

Alia -- you are doing great...please dont let anything sabotage your WILL and determination... rememebr...if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you always got! love you!! I am home today...friday...lets skype if you want to!!!!

awesome -- can u post on FB???

I splurge now only on sugar free items...this week I bought a sugar free milky coc bar -- and ate it over 3 days...go me! before I would have scoffed the whole thing down within hours!!! Also, no headaches!!!! I love atkins.

super duper !!!!

wonderful post:)

welcome back --> you can do it!!

count me in for next weeks bootcamp!!!

B: no coffee!!!! 1 liter of water :) 4 turkey slices with 2 tblspns of homemade quacamole 5 cherries L: 2 pieces of baked chicken chopped morrocan style salad, 2 tblspns yogut taziki, 2 pieces of homemade falafel S: piece of Weightwatchers brownie D: not hungry!!! just a can of diet pepsi and...

1 kilo down!!!! wooooohoooooooooooooooo I am expecting TOTM this week so I have setup some no fail goal posts: I made weightwatcher brownies I have some walnuts and pistacio I have some coffee in in the frezzer!!!! my own coolata! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

ya Rabbi... I know we well do this -- cuz we can lean on one another for support.... and the goal to have a healthy pregnancy is wonderful... hey, OFF TOPIC. i thought maybe we could arrange Eurodisney meetup early next year>>> whatcha think?

good list -- will book mark it so I can write out my DVD program...any specific order you have organized them?

God willing things will turn out for the better...will keep her in my prayers...

mine would have to be: You're shrinking! and I can see your baby perfectly in the sonogram (and no your pouch doesnt obstruct my view!) LOL

B: cup of coffee w 2 tspns coffeemate 1 slice portion of WeightWatchers brownie (homemade mix) 13 c S: 2 slices of turkey and 1 slice cheese w a bit of mayo spread 1 golightly choc mint hard candy -- 4 c L: Green bean stew w lamb meat on the bone D: not sure W: 1 liter so far E...

Where have you been? ;)

Jim, I think she asked about body fat percentages but BMI is a consequence of the measuring indexes. I think knowing one's own body fat is useful -- not for cosmetic purposes -- but physiological health -- knowing how much fat is suffocating your organs can spur on motivation to get healthier...

i found an online equation -- they claim its the most accurate to measure body fat -- compiled by the US Navy and Army. The Most Accurate Body Fat Calculator

deflated balloon -- yeah I can envision that! my 'apron' is not as puffy any more (thats the lower belly which looks like a pouch!!!) Gutairist Chick --> Congrats on your efforts so far -- keep up the great job and in no time we'll all be at the successful finish line!!

This fried chicken was takeaway -- lightly floured it seems -- I count the carbs and drink loads of water afterwards -- its a once inawhile treat for being so good :P I have been doing the drills!! Yes Ma'am! _____________________ What I ate today: B:cup of coffee with coffeemate 4 turkey...

Interseting -- I never thought of us atkiners/LCers losing more FAT each week when compared to other dieters... I only saw Atkins as the Purest way to keep my hunger at bay!! I love ketosis for this :) But I HAVE noticed a huge melting of various body parts -- albeit the scale hasnt moved...

I will add here - I have started to hear my little chatterbox tell me how unsightly my now flabby inner thighs look...and how 2 stone ago they were nice an plump!!!!!!!! LOL As a big girl -- I have always felt sexy and I hope that stays with me as I thin down... I tell her -- to zip it up, cuz...

Losing weight 4 me!!! To feel good about myself -- I can tackle this challeneg of FINALY RIDDING myself of all the emotional baggage I have been lugging around for for nearly 20 years!

bought some from a brand GO LIGHTLY...very yummy like choc mint and caramel -- and honestly sweet enough for me that I take a few sucks and save it for later :)

Missy -- dont feel like a the only dunce -- I am here to join you! I too said, yeah I lost 10% body fat... Can anyone find an equation on the net??? (*setting of to look for one now*)

oh thanks ladies for the feedback... Yeah, I ended up only having 5 small cubes and a teaspoon of chopped veg....it was quite filling, plus one can take only so much liver!!! overall, a nice dish for a change...

Kebda Iskandarani (Alexandria style liver) (single serving) 125 gram lamb or beef liver, cubed 1/4 onion, finely sliced 1/2 bell pepper (optional) cubed or sliced 1/4 green hot pepper, finely sliced 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1/4 tomato, finely diced 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp black pepper...

yes put the veggies in last night meatloaf -- and 1/2 cup of oatmeal - so I limited my meatloaf serving! __________________ What I ate today: very poor eating -- in terms of too many hours without food! B: cup of coffee (strong) with coffeemate 7 cherries and 1 tspn fresh cream L: tin of...

welcome to our new way of eating journey for life:)

ok thanks! today had only one cup of coffee -- but my coffee mate says 2 c for 2 tspns -- I count it in the carbs for the day... _______________________________ What I ate today: 1 cup of coffee with coffemate 2 radishes with 1 tblsn cream cheese 3 slices of munster cheese with 7 slices...

looks like you had a a nice day!! how do you weigh out your food -- sorry for a silly question??? see you round tomorrow !!!

warm wishes on your day at the funeral...may your friend be peaceful.

ok -- day 1 bootcamp ==> feeling great at 8:30pm...worked til 6pm -- got to the gym at 6:45 and did my thang!! Jiggle plate: 10 minutes Elliptical: 4 minutes 30 leg lunges -- walking 30 hamstring curls on the machine 30 inner thigh squeezes LOTS of stretching 20 minutes in the HOT sauna...

thanks athena!!!!

ok...so I am on week2, round 2 (so really week 9 of atkins!) Had a blip nearly 2 weeks ago...took 5 days off and now I have been on the right track for a week plus! I have decided to join the bootcamp here at MMs! here are the rules: 30 seconds of star jumps 10 press ups (against a wall or...

count me in!!! I am back on track this last week and need to bump up the burn!!!

I found philedelphia cream cheese with smoed salmon! Wraps in lettuce leaves -- perfect snack if your feeling jazzy!

Good luck ladies -- and you both look good after losing some weight -- remember no matter how small of a loss is -- its still a loss and a step in the right direction! I am excited to see the BB challenge results!! Game on!

thanks Cinta... Just starting day 4, round 2 -- feeling good so far! Athena...good for you getting out there walking with the pram! We can lose it when we move it!

athena, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how long have you been on atkins? do you exercise?

Ah thanks for the upbeat post :) feeling better and happy to report day 3 is down and dusted! roll on day 4!

thank you ladies for your thoughtful words of encouragement -- thats why I love minimins!!! Day 2, down and dusted -- roll on day 3...btw, I had all the flue-like symptoms today...hoping this is ketosis starting and NOT the real flu!!!

Jut a quick add -- I have been using it, although not consistently, and I tell you what -- I do feel it the next day....the sensation is weird but afterwards my blubber is all stingy and red and I love to thin of it as melting away! LOL

Roll on Sunday -- Today is a new day towards the changed me...back on Atkins...struggled yesterday to think I wanted to switch to SW for a week blahblah blah -- I told myself during my gym workout -- just get right back to Atkins yer buddy -- you know its best for you.... So here I am :) DAY 1...

Just found your page (from an earlier post on Atkins) -- needed to congratulate you on your wonderful weightloss journey -- truley a thinspiration...thank you for being courageous to share you journey with us !!

good point! this is my new WAE4LIFE

well Jim, I havent weighed myself -- its only day 4 off plan...tomorrow I am back on track! So I will weigh in next Saturday -- I think if I weigh in tomorrow I may be devasted even if its 2 pounds on!

well I was reading ur blog, and it said you returned to MM (yes I do that in my free time on weekends when I get a chnace) -- it helps me feel like I am still just next door to you...so proud of your self growth and road to self realizations... I came back to MM 7 weeks ago when I started...

1 - Missy 9lbs! 2 - Athena 6lbs 3 - Gemsie 7lbs 4 - zpacey - 6lbs 5 - marysu 9lbs. 6 - Jonsgirl80 - 5lbs 7 - JoanneM - 17lbs 8 - Red - 6lbs 9 - *Nina* - 9.5 lbs ______________

atkins friendly cheesecake worked for me these past two months!

I take flaxseed oil supplement (in addition to multi vit and fish oil) and drink alot of water -- but to echo JIM, you need to have leafy greens -- the raw the better.

TOTM...first bump at 7 1/2 weeks...just couldnt control myself...all new stressors...work, home, neighbors...and gave into the carb KING...today is day 3 of my slump...and figured I should ride the wave til the end of the week...and get back on track. I am so proud of myself for 28 pounds...

GET RID OF THEM -- Dr Phil says if they are not there, its LESS likely you will creep up to that size again! Having said that...I only have 5 pairs of trousers and a few tops I wear -- hoping to get into the smaller sizes....

welcome back alia! ur OCD can be contained....at least your on the road to recovery: step one admittance to self... love u <3

terrific -- keep moving forwards!

thanks -- keep up the great work:)

oh, ok thanks -- then I should aim for 6 months! anyone know the average weightloss each month? I was thinking at least 6kg...???

its induction for me too -- for at least 4 months...how long can we stay in induction phase?

B: 3 boiled eggs and two slices of cheese L: 4 mini cucumbers with 1 1/2 tablespoon spinach cream cheese S: can of spicy V8 juice D: piece of oven steak in a onion pepper and garlic broth W: 2 liters (need to up this!) E: none but walked all round IKEA for two hours! -- exhausted now)

B 3 boiled eggs, strong cup of coffee with creamer L slice of cheese, salad with 2 cucumbers and ranch dressing D piece of atkins friendly homemade cheesecake, and a chicken breast E none W 1 liter -- no wonder I am retaining H2o! Need to get glugging -- any suggestions how to convince myself...

I found myself moody in week 3 -- but took it to being TOTM! go out for a walk - might reliev some moodiness and get the endorphins flowing :)

that sounds delicious! thanks!

oh thanks for the words of encouragement FFF! it is TOTM now for me -- and I saw a 3 kg increase! afetr K got over my initial mortified shock...I said to myself -- you're ok, all you minimins pals have said its the way it goes... forward and downwards...I love atkins!

oooh thanks fab idea! should I add the entire packet? by the way, the cheesecake was easy to make but it needed a bit more sugar...

thanks for the advice -- I too did CD a few years back -- and it took me awhile to come back to atkins -- can't believe my 4th is almost done! I also sometimes feel the stall...why should only 1 or 2 lbs come off each week if you're still on induction? BTW, wanted to let you know, donor meat...

yes -- i saw on the other night and coudnt find it again! I found one on another website -- cheescake is just done -- and now have to let it cool -- I am sooo excited to have this as this is near the end of week four on Atkins faithfully. I promised myself that I would make it after 1...

Hi all ! Can someone send me the link to the almond crust cheesecake recipe pLEASE!!!!!!!!!

I have followed you story since day one -- sending you lots of cyber comfort...and wishing you the best :)

not sure how many raspberries u ate -- but 1st week of induction I ate 1/2 cup blueberries and got in to ketosis right away... I even had soy milk -- just counted the carbs... good luck -- and f you're peckish -- make sure u have snacks!!! atkin friendly that is (oh yeah and drink loads of...

wolf wolf -- how tall are you for 114 -- maybe you are fine the way you are!! I cant imagine you having much fat on your body --20% is below whats target? sorry if I upset you -- we are a friendly bunch... have a great atkins day...

I agree with all of you -- from post one I thought -- ok (she) eats more than me and I AM A BIG GIRL lol. So question is: what is someone's motivation to make this all up?? what can they gain here? (cuz Dr PHIL says we all do someothing for a reason -- a payoff) mmmmmmmmmmm...thinking...

ahhhh thank you JIM, I will go and read it now :)

Hi Sunflowers...congratulations on Lowenna -- Jocelyn is a lucky big sister!! Sorry to hear you had pre-clampsia...its really not a fun thing! Too bad, given your pregnancy history they couldnt , medicaly manage you with aspirin and low dose heparin...as you might recall, that how they managed...

Hi JIM!!!:hide: Could you tell me about your long terms success with atkins, how long it took and what were some obstacles you faced...and did you complete induction phase the majority of your weightloss journey?

thanks again ladies -- I am glad to be a part of the atkins group now :) I have been a minimins member since 2007 when I did Cambridge Diet... I am now on a mission to lose the frump and gain bump number 2! I have planned to stay firm til end of decemebr -- what are your plans??

thanks ladies for your advice -- including the medical aspect! what I did last night was drink more water til I couldnt take anymore -- and today I have felt wonderful (drinking much more water than I was) -- engerized and raring to go all day! I have also wee'd 8 times... so no flushed face...

hi woofy -- no meds but started my vitamins (multti, flax seed and fish oil)... how much water should we be drinking -- maybe i am not drinking enough, even though i thought 2 liters was!

Thanks Stephen for your response... today - 4 times only! and it should be more I know...

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo thirsty...checked and been in ketosis since day 3... but whats this red burning face about?? no matter how much water I drink -- I am still thirsty...feel like I am retaining water (TOTM) and not weeing enough for all the water I have been drinking (2-3 liters a...

<<http://www.webmilhouse.com/pointcalc.php>> I found this online calculator -- will this work ladies?

thanks vicky and ditzeeblonde for welcoming me! I know this journey will be a struggle -- but I am ready to attack what I havent faced for 10 yrs+...my obesity I look forward to sharing our journies together :)

Good luck in whitby -- I remember being on a VLCD when I went to Whitby and I cried when everyone could eat and I just sat and smelled how delicious it smelt -- then my hubby gave me an option -- he picked off the breading! I didnt have a huge amount cuz I couldnt stomach it...but maybe you can...

hi there, As far as i know L Carnatine is an amino acid -- building block of a protein...has been around for a long time...and my vitamin book says liquid form is best! Its a natural form of a thermogenic and I am unaware of any negative side affects like the shakes or jitters.

HIya Jim Yep, I am planning on Atkins...its really the only other diet (besides CD) that I have had success... I did it years ago in my early 20s and lost 40 lbs in 3 months... I had a baby 21 months ago and have officially weaned her bfing and I am ready to attack my weight! I need all the...

thats super work! Please keep us posted -- I am planning to start very soon as well!

thank you for your reminder...well done on your journey and kudos for giving us some encouraging words :)

so good to hear ur update! hang in there...this too shall pass!;)

welcome back -- I am just coming back too!!! we can and will do this -- all of us!!!

I am ready to get back on track!

awww congratulations on the new arrival!!!! I have been away since giving birth to sujoud almost two years now!! good for you keeping your food journal -- hopefully no SPD this time?

rutabega

i have gone all red in the face and feel stuffy -- i have treated it with a glass of water (thinking i might be dehydrated) -- afterwards i feel much better. btw, sparkles -- thx for your reply on the other thread re:dizziness!

eccentric

hi girls -- i am on day 3...yesterday and today i have felt lightheaded...is this normal? i did CD back in 2007 (b4 baby!) and cant remember this happening??? looking forward to a 100% day!!! lets do it!!

woohoo! good for you -- i am on day 3...and doing ok so far! keep up the great force!

lavish

knew

that made me laugh!!! u r so right!!!

thank you for sharing...its what i needed "hear" today! no more fat nina, rather its i will be a healthier losing weight to feel gr8t nina!

keep up that positive spirit! i too have been struggling with CD since september when my baby turned 4 months old (i was and still am breastfeeding)...and now that she will be one in May (just like your little one!!), i feel like i have to make a clean sweep and have a full on go at this diet...

thx ladies, again, coming on here today has been a great distraction and i just came out of the best shower!! day 1 almost over! :)

whew -- its great to know you ladies are here! thank you for your support! its 5:45...feeling peckish, so I am going to have my second shake soon... can't believe the day is almost over!

thanks girls for your words of support -- i drank my shake and the rumbling is over...so I just need to to take it step by step! keep up the gret work ladies!

THX lin18 for your words of encouragement!

hi there...i am returning to CD, after many unsuccessful attempts since my baby turned 4 months old in September 2008... this time...i mean business! but my tummy is rumbling! day 1 is tough! i need all the help and encouragement i can get!:copon:

wooohoooooooooooooooooo -- heres to day 1 of the new month challenge! good luck girls!!!:D

hi -- i would like to join the challenge, just what i need -- so why not make April 1st my start day too! goal: down 20 lbs!

u look so lovely! a true inspiration!!

just wanted to say i too know what those fears are...and they are very real...but we al will get through them with a positive frame of mind -- very helpful advice the other members have given -- thanks!

good luck on the restart -- both you and I on the wagon again...I remember you from the forum in early 2007 (when I started...but then gained a bump...now losing the frump!) we can do it, yes we can!

super duper great! c'mon down the next 4 stones -- can i hop on ur wagon too??????:p

congratualtions on a massive weightloss and fighting those food demons! also good luck with the TT -- you're very brave and I know it will come out fine in the end cuz it sounds like you've done the right research about your clinic/surgeon. and finally, i agree with Penny -- let your boyfriend...

great job emmie!

thanks jayne -- good luck on ur restart! --> lets all do this together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

WI on wed the 7th: loss for this week - 5lbs total loss for jan - 5lbs total loss to date - 20lbs

WI on wed the 31st: loss for this week - 3lbs total loss for dec - 15lbs total loss to date - 15lbs

hi sharon, thanks for the thoughtful reply...diet is going well so far...major headowrk going on -- keep telling myself i'm not physically hungry...yadyada...tomorrow's WI, so I am looking forward to seeing a good result from all this head talk battling! how are you coping with the diet? as...

ok guess i have to do this alone??? thanks sharon for the encouragement! good luck!

trisha -- as sad as it is...try and keep ur chin up and stick with it! you will have a fab weightloss next week -- u're bound too - and remmeber the more u drink (water) the more u shrink...and this is a reminder to myself b4 anyone!

a warm welcome to minimins -- the advice here is invaluable and the people have always been so friendly!

hello -- i would love to joing u ladies as per irene's suggestion on another thread! I started CD SS on december 12th and my second WI is this Wednesday! Had a slight mishap last WI --> and really don't want that happening...I'd much rather be MOVING MOUNTAINS!! and I need some awesome buddies...

I am from NYC. is optifast thru any Dr's office or is there a special list of doctors that do it? Is it part of a health insurance policy? thanks!!!!!!!! I am trying to fight off the food demons as I type...totm makes me 'hungry' for munchies!!

thanks edi for your thoughtful words of encouragement -->i know the road ahead of me wont be easy...but I am determined to succeed... you have done very well yourself...I am originally from the states...but never heard of Optifast?? where can you get it from -- local distributor or is it in...

i had my baby in may this year...and just started CD on the 15th of december -- i tried it back in september...but my body gave out...and i had to eat real food for breastfeeding... will u breastfeed? that apparently helps lose the weight! another mom on this website followed low GI and...

12lbs loss for me this week!! WI ON THE 24TH loss for this week - 12lbs total loss for DEC - 12bs total loss to date - 12lbs

hi --i just started dec 15th -- can i join the club? my first wi is in 2 days and its TOTM and i am dreading the scales!!!!!!!!!

a true inspiration -- would love u as my CDC!

great story! day one for me, done and dusted...reading ur achievement is very inspiring! r u exercising? if so when were you able to start?

LET'S DO IT LADIES in 2009 i will be phat and fine! (PHAT=pretty hot and tempting!) I am with you DQ, I need to be 'selfish' this year and make it all about ME! enough is enuf! I am 30 now, and want to live an active life -- not at all the way I lived as a hermit in my 20s!

HALT GREAT MANTRA --- Need it for my debut with CD ss!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi there, i bought the book last month...and have been perusing thru it...hope to do more... lets discuss...

hi, just wondering if anyone has heard from monsoon -- this last post was in september!?

bump:rolleyes:

i have been away...but i am back! walked 3x this week... 2.5 miles today! took a nice steam bath afterwards and feel great ==i want to continue this! i will continue this, its 4 me!!!

hey everyone! i just got mine !!! can see where it can helpful after doing CD...

wow thats awesome! r u in florida??? i have yet to start -- been poorly! but will keep in touch -- u go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

thats great! trimlee -- lets start monday!

lets get moving again! any body want to start counting steps again??????????????????????

~~**~~EID MUBARAK~~**~~

i restart tomorrow, inshallah, so planning to SS+ for the Eid, tbh, I have had too much baklava and dont want to see another piece til I get to goal! hope all u ladies are happily preparing 4 Eid!

well, unfortunately, mercury is in many environmental scenerios in which we come in contact throughout our lives... I am not saying that it is safe in ANY level...it cant be, cuz its not NATURALLY found in our bodies! vaccines seem to be a necessary evil in the world which we live in -- and...

I was supposed to get sujoud's 4month jabs in the beginning of september -- but canceled due to weather conditions -- since then I had been reading about vaccinations for babies -- well, I do know that some vaccines are useful and beneficial to the community's health...but I too had been...

rainbow brite: 10lbs - 0lbs off - 10lbs to go! tara 66 : 18lbs - 0lbs off - 18lbs to go! emmalauren8 : 16lbs - 0lbs off - 16lbs to go! Austineer: 8lbs - 0lbs off - 8lbs to go Angie 44: 14lbs -0lbs off - 14lbs to go Farwin: 10lbs - 0lbs off - 10lbs to go Nina: 18lbs - 0lbs off - 18lbs to go!

I put Sujoud on her tummy at 1 1/2 months -- while she was still in the moses basket next to me -- yes i kept waking up through the night to check on her -- but thats when she started sleeping through the night! tbh -- as a baby my mom put me and my two brothers on their tummies to sleep -- ad...

pity party just finished... well today started off nicely...went for a walk again in the afternoon...to keep my mind off food and on real issues... this evening had a a bit of a toilet problem...again (from last night) -- and its worse than giving birth! hahahaha...not being too graphic...

only 171 days to go! well yesterday was a good day -- I got myself outside walking with baby in her carriage -- I felt energized and fresh with the crisp air! I love autumn (maybe cuz I am a FAll baby)! And my birthday is just in a few days...wow, life goes by s quickly -- I will be 30...

after reading these inspirational stories -- I no longer feel the desire to answer the call of baklava sitting over the otherside of the room...on day 2...roll on day 3!

Hi Nas - glad to know there is another baklava lover out there besides me! problem is, DH brought them from London to sell...!!!! what do you say to your voices? now I remember you said you had done LL b4 -- can you help me with categorizing them?

only 172 days to go! well its been awhile since i last posted but its also been a turbulent week as well! My week started off well...no headaches cuz I just kept drinking water like it was going out of style those first few days ! Day 2 Almost had an overload emotional meltdown with a...

just stick with it! have some water! I am on day 6 -- and still sometimes wanting to eat -- but just keep telling myself: PROTECT UR KETONES, ITS NOT WORTH A PIECE OF WHATEVER, JUST TO START ALL OVER AGAIN! hope this helps! day 4 for u is just a few hours away!!!!!!!!!!

glad to hear u all are doing fine --> nothing to feel 'guilty' about...at least we r TRYING to do something about our excess weight! I am so excited for the Eid this year...however, I know I will not be able to wear my dream outfit: A hot pink and turquoise sari (must modify it to meet hijab...