Week of July 14, 2008: Atkinites

[Esteliana]

Goodmorning everyone!!!

First of I want to wish Fricker a wonderful Happy 23rd birthday!!!! Hope your day is carbfree and absolutly wonderful!! =)

It's been a week since we started back up and what a week it's been!!! Filled with emotions, headaches, pain, etc, but we pulled through and have done an awesome job so far. Another week ahead of us and soon it will be many weeks that we've pulled through. =)

Short post, I know. I just woke up to just use the restroom and take my thyroid medication. So tired I am and back to sleep I go!!! I can't believe I work today, ha ha.

-Bekka

[dewdropinn]

Ok, so I made a mistake at did not weight myself at start of induction last week. I weighed myself today and I am 213lbs. I have never been this heavy. I cannot be afraid of the scale because that will show some progress. Gah. It's ok. I feel ok. I feel better eating this way in general.

Life is just so frustrating right now. Wondering if I am going to keep my job THey have been cutting people because of budgets etc, and when they lay off someone, or someone leaves for a new job, instead of hiring anyone they divide up their caseloads to us ( i am a case worker) there is not enough hours in teh day for the paperwork, plus for all the face to face contact hours they want. I am new to this job too. overwhlmed.

Also, I am getting married in Sept. the bridal shopped called me and said my dress will not be in on time. Did not want to hear that.

However, it's MOnday, and next week, I will be lighter!

[Heiricka]

Just stopping in to say hi real quick. Hope all is well with everyone.

Go Atkinites!!!!!!

Erica

[Esteliana]

Dew drop- It's fine if you weighed yourself today. At least you'll be able to see a difference next week when you do weigh yourself. Just keep a positive attitude and you'll lose all that weight you need to lose anytime!!

Erica- Glad you found the thread. I hope everything is better for you today. After all, it is a new day and we all make mistakes and learn from them.

As for me, I'm doing pretty good. I lost 10 pounds as of last week, which is a significant number!! Heck yes! I'm very happy about that, but I still want to see under 200 pounds sooner or later. I'll be there pretty soon, I guess. And then I'll be able to fit into those size 16 pants. Who I'll wear them for, well, for me of course. No one else. =/ It does suck being single, but it's something that we have to deal with. Besides, I do need to work on myself in order to be happy with anyone, especially if I'm not happy with how I am now. Well, I am, but not weight wise.

-Bekka

[steady as she goes]

Originally Posted by Esteliana

Besides, I do need to work on myself in order to be happy with anyone, especially if I'm not happy with how I am now.

I have been really trying to work on the same stuff! I'm trying to feel good about myself regardless of my size, while working on my size, if that makes sense. I'm trying to change the size and accept myself the whole way to the size I want to be.

and if I could have worked the word SIZE into that a few more times, I would have.

[beonce4u61286]

Congrads On The Weight Loss Girl You Are On Your Way Do Not Worry In Due Time You Will Look In The Mirror And Do A Double Take And Say Wait A Minute Is That Me Omg Lol So Keep Up The Good Work I Can Understand Your Frustration I Feel That Way To Thats Why I Stay Away From Scales And Looking In The Mirror So Consistent I Used To Do That Before And Then Get Discouraged So This Time Around I Made Major Adjustments Including Not Owning A Scale And Weighing Myself Once A Month At My Gym And Not Thinking About My Weight To Much And Not Looking In The Mirror As Often As I Used So Far It Is Going Great Today Is My Offical Day Six And I Am Still Going Strong And Cheat And Clean Free. Of Course In The Back Of My Head I Can Not Wait Until My One Mth Anniversary Aug 10th To Weigh Myself But In The Mean Time I Am Just Staying Focused And Not Stressing As I Used To Before I Used To Be On The Scale Every Other Day Ha Ha Or In The Mirror And Then I Would Get Depressed And Want To Cheat. Lol. But Not Anymore.yea Girl Focus On You Men Come And Go And With Things Aren't Right They Just Aren't No Matter How You Try To Fix It Sometimes It Just Can Not Be Fixed. More Importantly Focus On You Right Now Since You Are Trying To Get Yourself Together. I Am Doing That Now And It Is Less Headaches .

Originally Posted by esteliana

dew Drop- It's Fine If You Weighed Yourself Today. At Least You'll Be Able To See A Difference Next Week When You Do Weigh Yourself. Just Keep A Positive Attitude And You'll Lose All That Weight You Need To Lose Anytime!!

erica- Glad You Found The Thread. I Hope Everything Is Better For You Today. After All, It Is A New Day And We All Make Mistakes And Learn From Them.

as For Me, I'm Doing Pretty Good. I Lost 10 Pounds As Of Last Week, Which Is A Significant Number!! Heck Yes! I'm Very Happy About That, But I Still Want To See Under 200 Pounds Sooner Or Later. I'll Be There Pretty Soon, I Guess. And Then I'll Be Able To Fit Into Those Size 16 Pants. Who I'll Wear Them For, Well, For Me Of Course. No One Else. =/ It Does Suck Being Single, But It's Something That We Have To Deal With. Besides, I Do Need To Work On Myself In Order To Be Happy With Anyone, Especially If I'm Not Happy With How I Am Now. Well, I Am, But Not Weight Wise.

-bekka

[Esteliana]

Thanks Beonce!!! I'm proud of you for being on day six and avoiding all those things that do discourage us sometimes. But for me, it's very hard because I have to be around people all day and I have to look my best. Well, try to look my best nontheless. People, guys? Same thing I guess. I work with guys every day at work and it can be a bit overwhelming, heh heh.

But sometimes, they just annoy the heck out of me because they try to be more guyish than they really are. And then I second guess myself and wonder why I like guys in the first place and it's weird. I don't even know anymore. I'm overall confused in that area.

Well, another day cheatfree and I'm doing good so far. =) I'm about to make myself some brunch, very yum! And perhaps just watch TV for a while. Finish Lake House like I've been wanting to for a long while.

Where is everyone and how are all of you?!?!!!

-Bekka

[lesszmore]

Hey ya'll week two going strong! I resisted bday cake.. ok wait i did have ONE bite but that's IT! No piece, no ice cream, nothing. I did really good and the restaurant and took forever to order, and got a side salad instead of loaded mashed potatoes w/ extra veggies.

We can do this ya'll ... i peeked at the scale and its looking good.. i may FINALLY be outta the two by the end of induction...i havent seen anything without a 2 in front in about 3 yrs.

What's for dinner??

I think i'm having taco salad.

[beonce4u61286]

thanks Girl Yes Just Trying To Stay Focused So I Can Be To Goal. I Know It Is Only Day Six And I Wont See Much Results Until After This Month Because 30 Days Is A Long Time Especially If You Are Doing Atkins Cheat Free.i Know That Can Be Intimidating Because Right Now You Are Feeling Since You Are Not At The Weight You Want To Be You Feel Uncomfortable Around The Guys.that Is Intimidating. Yea Most Definitely Do Not Let Your Insecurities Appear To The Outside. I Do That. Inside I Know How Insecure I Feel About My Weight But The Outside People Really Would Not Know Especially At Work I Dress Fly And Look Nice Although I Am Not Happy With How I Look With The Weight But I Am Working On It. I Work With Tons Of Guys Too. All They Do Is Do What Guys Do Lol And The Urk The Ish Out Of Me At Times But I Do Not Let It Get To Me. Lol They Say Some Crazy Stuff I Just Look At Them Like Are You Serious Lol. At The End Of The Day I Could Give A **** About What They Say About Me Cuz I Am Not There For Them. I Can Understand Your Confusion Good Men Are Hard To Come By In This Day In Age And I Ask All The Good Fellas Out There If They Are Around Send Them Over Here Lol.naw But Ummmm I Am Focused On Me And That Is Why I Am Not Stressing No Dude Period. Honestly Because Of My Weight I Really Feel I Attract The Worst Guys. I Dunno. All My Friends And I Mean All Are Small And The Guys They Meet Are Like The Total Opposite Of What I Attract They Have Money And Know How To Treat A Lady I Attract Thugs And Bums Lol.
So Sad But True. So That Is Why This Weight Loss Is Vital Too. Why

Originally Posted by esteliana

thanks Beonce!!! I'm Proud Of You For Being On Day Six And Avoiding All Those Things That Do Discourage Us Sometimes. But For Me, It's Very Hard Because I Have To Be Around People All Day And I Have To Look My Best. Well, Try To Look My Best Nontheless. People, Guys? Same Thing I Guess. I Work With Guys Every Day At Work And It Can Be A Bit Overwhelming, Heh Heh.

but Sometimes, They Just Annoy The Heck Out Of Me Because They Try To Be More Guyish Than They Really Are. And Then I Second Guess Myself And Wonder Why I Like Guys In The First Place And It's Weird. I Don't Even Know Anymore. I'm Overall Confused In That Area.

well, Another Day Cheatfree And I'm Doing Good So Far. =) I'm About To Make Myself Some Brunch, Very Yum! And Perhaps Just Watch Tv For A While. Finish Lake House Like I've Been Wanting To For A Long While.

where Is Everyone And How Are All Of You?!?!!!

-bekka

Originally Posted by lesszmore;930760yay

hey Ya'll Week Two Going Strong! I Resisted Bday Cake.. Ok Wait I Did Have One Bite But That's It! No Piece, No Ice Cream, Nothing. I Did Really Good And The Restaurant And Took Forever To Order, And Got A Side Salad Instead Of Loaded Mashed Potatoes W/ Extra Veggies.

We Can Do This Ya'll ... I Peeked At The Scale And Its Looking Good.. I May Finally Be Outta The Two By The End Of Induction...i Havent Seen Anything Without A 2 In Front In About 3 Yrs.

what's For Dinner??

i Think I'm Having Taco Salad.

yay Two Weeks Strong Go Girl Keep It Up Girl I Am Proud Of You Resisting Cake On Your B Day Lol Round Of Applause Lol That Had To Take So Much Will Power Omg Yay Under 2 Is Great I Can Not Wait When That Happens To Me And You Are Right We Can Do This Lol Good Job So Far. Aticipation For Me Is Aug 10th Because I Vowed To Weigh Myself Once A Month But When That Time Comes I Will Be So Happy To Know. But Good Job Kepp It Up. Taco Salad Sounds Yummy. I Just Had Meatball Salad Yumm

[beonce4u61286]

great Attitude And Frame Of Mind It Is Hard To Tell Yourself The Things It Needs To Hear But It Is A Work In Progress Size Should Not Be A Determing Factor To Our Self Love But It Just Seems To Be Because Society Makes Being Overweight A Bad Thing And We Feed Into Those Lies And Doubt Ourselves Of Being Worthy Trust I Know It Does Make Sense Because As You Loose Weight It Is A Transformation And You Should Start Telling Yourself Now How Much You Care About Yourself Because When The Weight Is Gone You Will Still Be The Same Person.

Originally Posted by steady As She Goes

i Have Been Really Trying To Work On The Same Stuff! I'm Trying To Feel Good About Myself Regardless Of My Size, While Working On My Size, If That Makes Sense. I'm Trying To Change The Size And Accept Myself The Whole Way To The Size I Want To Be.

And If I Could Have Worked The Word Size Into That A Few More Times, I Would Have.