Low Carb & Atkins Diet

smerbear · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject: Smerbear's Progress

Starting weight: 215
Goal Weight: 125
Current Weight: 208.6

DH
Starting weight: 233.5
Goal Weight: 185
Current Weight: 223.8

mneemnee · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject:

Hi Smerbear, it's nice to have you back.
Good luck in your journey and keep us posted Smile

smerbear · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject:

1st post has been updated

Caoimhe · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject:

You're both doing brilliantly! It must be good having the support doing Atkins, I wish someone else was doing it with me!

desertbitch · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

Hey girlie,
I am maintaining right now.Stuff is so busy at the end of the school year.I still am eating low carb, but not very strictly.I am SLOWLY losing or staying the same.I feel so much better still and can see being this way forever.
YAY YOU for sticking to it.I will try to be more active when the kids are out for the summer.
signed,
the bitch of the desert

smerbear · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

I have lost a total of 9.4 lbs
DH has lost a total of 8.9 lbs

Caoimhe · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

You're both doing brilliantly, keep it up Smerbear!

desertbitch · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:32 am Post subject:

hey woman! how greatr\ that your hubby is doing it with you.My husband loves this way of eating.I just add bread,taters or rice to his meals.Congrats on your losses.I will try to be around more.

Noor · Established Member Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 80

you are a star smerbear, keep on the good work

smerbear · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:03 pm Post subject:

still holding strong at current losses

daffodyllady · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:26 am Post subject:

Hey, you are going to see the 100's soon! Hang in there, we are all rooting for ya!

smerbear · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks Daffodyllady! I keep bouncing between 205-208. I can't stand it. I really would like to see Onederland!!!!

Tril · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

You will, Smer!!! And when you do, we'll all be here cheering you on! Smile

Tril

Tril · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject:

PS.... you have a private message... Wink

smerbear · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject:

Hey Tril...I got it but for some reason my reply is sitting in my outbox???? hmmm!!!!

Tril · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject:

It will sit there until I go into MY mailbox and retrieve it. Then it will move into your "sentbox". That way you'll always know when someone has read a PM you've sent!

I've read it... so if you look now, the one you sent me should be in your "sentbox".

Tril

smerbear · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:57 am Post subject:

YAY!!!! I have finally beat 205, not by much but I will take it. Smile

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Tril · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

YEAH for you!!! Perseverance and patience paid off!!! Well done, Smer!

Tril

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject:

COUGH COUGH COUGH! Wow this thing is DUSTY!

Where ya been, Smer??? How's the new job going??? Check in once in a while... we miss you.

Tril

smerbear · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

Ok, so a lot has happened since I last posted. I took a new job with my company back in July of 2008, got pregnant in October of 2008 and had my son on July 12th. The whole time I was pregnant all I did was think about how I don't want to be overweight all of my life and I definitely don't want to be a FAT mom. I decided that after I had my son I would get to my goal weight of 130. I really feel ready and am even though I want and feel I need to see the number drop on the scale that this needs to be a lifestyle change for me too. So here goes nothing.

I had lost all of my baby weight (+/-25 lbs) and have lost another 8 lbs on top of that since July 12th.

According to my scale at home I started doing Atkins at 238
Today: 230
1st goal: Hitting Onederland 199
2nd goal: 150 and get invisalign (braces)
Final goal: 130 (at that time I will evaluate and see if I need to lose more)

So total lost as of 8/11/09 - 8 lbs

Tril · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject:

Hey Smer!!! Welcome home and congrats on the baby! Smile

merlot · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:57 am Post subject:

Hi! We haven't met but ... a new baby...how wonderful!

Best of luck to you!

Toni

smerbear · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:21 am Post subject:

According to my scale at home I started doing Atkins at 238
Today: 226
1st goal: Hitting Onederland 199
2nd goal: 150 and get invisalign (braces)
Final goal: 130 (at that time I will evaluate and see if I need to lose more)

So total lost as of 8/11/09 - 12 lbs

merlot · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:44 pm Post subject:

Great job!! Bet you can see it in your clothes! Try on something you could BARELY zip (but could get into before) and see how much better it fits!

Keep it up...Toni

smerbear · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:54 pm Post subject:

According to my scale at home I started doing Atkins at 238
Today: 223
1st goal: Hitting Onederland 199
2nd goal: 150 and get invisalign (braces)
Final goal: 130 (at that time I will evaluate and see if I need to lose more)

So total lost as of 8/11/09 - 15 lbs

merlot · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject:

I love those "5 lb. milestones!" Good work!

smerbear · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject:

According to my scale at home I started doing Atkins at 238
Today: 220
1st goal: Hitting Onederland (199)
2nd goal: 150 and get invisalign (braces)
Final goal: 130 (at that time I will evaluate and see if I need to lose more)

So total lost as of 8/11/09 - 18 lbs
Total lost since 7/12/09 (the day I had my son) - 42 lbs

Thanks Merlot for your support! Smile

I finally feel like I am at a point of no return. It isn't work for me anymore to eat this way. That isn't to say that I don't miss foods but now I see how far I have come. I still have a long way to go but see it can be achieved.

merlot · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject:

That is wonderful to hear! With your great outlook Onederland will be here before you know it!

It's good to have mini goals along the way; you will reach ALL of yours!

Toni

smerbear · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject:

According to my scale at home I started doing Atkins at 238
Today: 218
1st goal: Hitting Onederland (199)
2nd goal: 150 and get invisalign (braces)
Final goal: 130 (at that time I will evaluate and see if I need to lose more)

So total lost as of 8/11/09 - 20 lbs
Total lost since 7/12/09 (the day I had my son) - 44 lbs

Wahoo!!!! My first 20 lbs since starting Atkins again!!!!

tracyred · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:13 am Post subject:

well done girl!!! i bet youfeel great!
tracy

merlot · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:16 am Post subject:

YAY!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE those milestones! 20 pounds often makes a difference. How are the clothes fitting? Have you had to go to the back closet for a size a little smaller?

Toni

smerbear · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:37 am Post subject:

Thanks guys! Yes, 20 lbs has become noticeable. I am now in a size 18 pant and 1X shirt. I actually want to dress up because I know things will fit. I get excited to get dressed in the morning. Smile

merlot · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:46 am Post subject:

Way to go, lady!!

To me, the ratification of all our hard efforts is NOT the scale...it is in the clothes being WAY BAGGY and the one's in the back closet, a size smaller, now FIT.

Be careful, you may just s-l-i-d-e past wearing some clothing because you forget to try them on. That happened to me with a fantastic pant suit. I was on a killer losing streak, assumed the outfit was too small, and when I tried it on I quickly had to wear it because in 2 more weeks, it was OBVIOUSLY baggy!

You are doing SO great...keep it up!

Toni

tracyred · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:47 am Post subject:

that's so true Smer - get all those clothes on so you don't miss out!

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merlot · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:56 am Post subject:

How's it going?

smerbear · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:10 am Post subject:

Hi Toni...I am still going strong...but haven't lost anymore...still at 20 lbs lost. I was hoping for another 3 lbs by Thanksgiving but I am not sure that will happen.

merlot · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:29 am Post subject:

Smerbear, HANG IN THERE! The body is a very weird thing. As you know, the line down is never "linear"... it stalls, stops, wiggles, and drops. Let's go for the drops!

Do your best, stick to the plan and you WILL be rewarded, regardless of the "dry spells."

My best to you ... keep on encouraging others as you always have ... it will be returned to you many times over!

DON'T get discouraged! Thanksgiving is almost a week away! And, being 65, a lifetime is a LONG time, so just learn patience and achieve peace...it will all be OK over time! You are young and have LOTS of time...so don't let this discourage you!

I can tell from your compassion to others that you can do this!

Toni

tracyred · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:42 am Post subject:

hey smerbear....20 ounds is awesome, and don't forget those pregnancy hormones can still muck with you for like a year (i've heard) after giving birth. just remember you are doing exactly the right for yourself and baby.... and you are doing great!

bring on thanksgiving! pumpkin-cream cheese, p-pie spice and a bit of liquid splenda with vanilla (no sugar added) is DIVINE! and turkey...and all the roasted veg we're allowed .........oh YES!

oh wait, it's not thanksgiving here Smile

make some zucchini thingys to blob cream cheese on, and you won't be missing out on snack...also jello fluff...oh YES!

zucchini-thingys:

1 large grated and dried out as best you can zucchini
2 cups shredded cheese
2 eggs

mix together with whatever spice you're into at the moment, and feel free to add a bit of tomato paste

spread into thin circles and bake til they're browned - differs per oven, so throw them on say 250 and do your best.

tracy

merlot · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:55 am Post subject:

I WILL do the Atkin's approved LC pumpkin filling for my son and I, with whipped cream, on Thanksgiving.

Thanks for the "LC Zucchini Thingy"

Toni

merlot · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:42 am Post subject:

Hi, Smerbear!

It's YOUR thread...anything you need?

Toni

smerbear · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:10 am Post subject:

According to my scale at home I started doing Atkins at 238
Today: 216
1st goal: Hitting Onederland (199)
2nd goal: 150 and get invisalign (braces)
Final goal: 130 (at that time I will evaluate and see if I need to lose more)

So total lost as of 8/11/09 - 22 lbs
Total lost since 7/12/09 (the day I had my son) - 46 lbs

***Thanks Merlot and Red, I'm still going strong. I am noticing a pattern with me. The last week of the month is when I get my period and I have noticed, oddly that during that week I drop a good 4 lbs or so. I have already lost 2 lbs this week. I am not going to look a gift horse in the mouthl...I never thought I would love my period so much...hahahaha!!!! Smile

I really appreciate the encouragement from you guys!!!!

merlot · Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:57 am Post subject:

That is GREAT! The body is such a weird thing...but it will do what it wants to as we get impatient for it to SPEED UP! A futile effort, at best!

So we will all root for the TOM! Hormonal, I am sure.

My young friend, it my pleasure to encourage you to get to where you want to be! You already project yourself as pretty and positive...and others see that.

My best to you...

Toni

tracyred · Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:00 am Post subject:

well done Smer!!! oh how i wish TOM would do that for me (he at least owes me a massage for the 5+ he gives me every month!!)

keep on truckin' girl - you're doing great!

tracy

merlot · Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:21 am Post subject:

Hey, lady...

Anything new with you?

Toni

smerbear · Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:51 am Post subject:

I got off track for Thanksgiving but been doing good since Monday. I am at 217 today. I had gotten to 215 on Wednesday of last week.

Tril · Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:02 am Post subject:

Nothing wrong with that!! 2# either side of a number is considered maintenance! Smile

You're doing great.

merlot · Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:36 pm Post subject:

Agree...just "the wiggles."

smerbear · Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:10 am Post subject:

Thanks guys!!! I think I need to get back to strict mode...I slipped today and I don't want to make this a habit so I need to nip this in the bud before it becomes anything more than just a slip up. Holidays are so hard. Sad

merlot · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:41 am Post subject:

Wise move, my friend. "Carb creep" is a problem for all of us.

Toni

smerbear · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:33 pm Post subject:

Well I got off track for a bit. My son ended up getting RSV and an ear infection then it turned to pneumonia...he got over that...then he ended up with another ear infection, then he ended up with bronchiolitis and croup, then another ear infection, and finally one more ear infection and finally he is healthy again (although he is scheduled for tubes on the 15th). I noticed during this time that I stress eat so I got off track and now I am back. I am where I was when I left (217) so not so bad...but nothing new. Help me to get back on track guys!!!! I need your support more than ever and I really appreciate all that you guys have helped me through! Thank you! Very Happy