http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/ Atkins Diet en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:46:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/ http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1284-shame-shame-everyone-knows-my-name.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:14:18 GMT I have been in hiding the last couple of days. Well, Friday I actually jumped off the wagon with both feet and eyes wide open. I have done so much this past weekend that many people would be ashamed. I have been totally off plan since Friday. I knew the weekend was going to be bad. My BFF... I have been in hiding the last couple of days. Well, Friday I actually jumped off the wagon with both feet and eyes wide open. I have done so much this past weekend that many people would be ashamed.

I have been totally off plan since Friday. I knew the weekend was going to be bad. My BFF was coming to town and we were going out for dinner and drinks. She is as skinny as a rail and to eat something weird in front of her didn't appeal to me.

Sunday the lady next door made zuchinni bread and brought that over for the family. Along with cookies...(bastards) love the neighbor though. ahhhh

Monday I honestly tried my best to get on plan and stay there. I made it though work without any issues. Then the kids requested tuna noodle hotdish. i dont even like it much...but I did last night. :duh:

I guess I need to shake off whatever it is that has gotten a hold of me. I need to find that damn horse and get back on.

I thought about you guys... bella, funky, G, and ma... All of you and how it was dumb to just give up so easily.

Tomorrow is a new day - ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1284-shame-shame-everyone-knows-my-name.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1268-cheater-cheater-pumpkin-eater.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:05:38 GMT I made homemade chocolate chip pumpkin bread last night... And I ate some... I ate two slices as a matter of fact. I know why my scale is not moving.. it is because I have been sneaking in sugar. Yes i deserve to be whipped :bang: I kept telling my self that a little here and a little there... I made homemade chocolate chip pumpkin bread last night... And I ate some... I ate two slices as a matter of fact.

I know why my scale is not moving.. it is because I have been sneaking in sugar. Yes i deserve to be whipped :bang:

I kept telling my self that a little here and a little there would not kill me. I mean who cares if the scale is not moving...my pant sizes are still getting smaller.

Well last night my body rebelled.. and my feet swelled up something awful. You should have seen my ankles. There where huge... like a oompaloompa.

I dont think the tea is working anyway so I might just listen to Bella and switch to something else... I really dont want my body to get any worse over drinking that stuff. Granted it is only day two... but it really hasn't improved anything either.

There is only one plus thing for me this week... or at least I think it is. I read some thing in a magazine about making your mascara go further... when it seems like it is all gone, but couldn't be cuz you just bought it - stick it into a hot glass of water. In my case, my tea cup or something... and whala... it is all creamy and smooth and goes on great! I know weird huh. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1268-cheater-cheater-pumpkin-eater.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1266-thursday-weigh.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:57 GMT Well, I stepped on two scales this morning ...both gave me different numbers, but both said I didnt lose anything. Weird huh? I have a scale at home...which says my weight is 235 but that has not changed. The scale at work said 239 - both are the same from last week. I am not complaining... I... Well, I stepped on two scales this morning ...both gave me different numbers, but both said I didnt lose anything. Weird huh?
I have a scale at home...which says my weight is 235 but that has not changed. The scale at work said 239 - both are the same from last week. I am not complaining... I have not been a saint this week. And the fact that my pants are loose and the purchase of a belt is something to consider... i am happy and content.

I have signed my husband and I up for a class at the YMCA. It is called commit to be fit. I am hoping this will give me some sort of motivation.

I also went to the store and purchased a tea called Smooth Moves. It has that seana leaf in it and it is suppose to make me a little more regular. One cup of tea - it doesn't taste to bad. Like peppermint, now we will see if it works or not.

My daughter Maisen started swimming last night for a local club here in town. Oh man if I could only swim like that. They get in the pool four times a week and swim 500 yards. Man o Man I love to watch her go. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1266-thursday-weigh.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1253-shrinking-woman.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:11:50 GMT I am shrinking! Yeah me! I dropped a whole pant size. I was wearing a size 20 and well I just simply can't keep them up anymore. You all will be happy to know I have a wide range of smaller pants in my closet. So I slipped into the eighteens and they fit me so nice. Not to tight either... I am so happy. Even if the numbers on the scale are not dropping this works for me.

Breakfast:
3 eggs, 1/4 c cheese, 1/2 c. zuchinni, 1/4 c. mushrooms, 1/4 tomatoe, and 1 tsp basil. Oh yeah and a mushroom. (this has become my favorite breakfast. I sometimes add some chicken or hamburger too. But not today.

Drinks: One cup of coffee, and 20 oz H20

Lunch: Romaine lettuce, 2tbs Ceasar, 1 egg, and chopped up chicken. 20 oz H20

Snack: Laughing cow cheese, red pepper, and 20 oz H20

Dinner: Steak, mushrooms, green onion, and pumpkin. 20 oz H20

Oh and I exercised for 20 minutes.:neenernee ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1253-shrinking-woman.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1246-day-19-can.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:31:24 GMT Mood: A bit cloudy

Workout Routine: Nada...but I did purchase Denise Austin DVD's and intend on using them today.
What did I eat today?
Breakfast: 1 oz gouda cheese
Lunch: zucchini egg bake
Snack: 1 egg, 1/2 c. pumpkin
Dinner: mushroom and swiss
Water intake for the day: 64oz
Supplements: none (gotta do something though)

Thanks for the format - it works really nice ma.

I am stalling and I am getting frustrated. Sugar sweets are really starting to haunt me ...they are every where. And a bagel mmm I know. I am not eating them but the food is everywhere. I feel like it is day 2 or something. So hard to stay on plan and be tough. But I am... going to start to exercise tonight. wish me luck. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1246-day-19-can.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1222-oct-1st-second-official-weigh.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:48:46 GMT I stepped on the scale this morning and I am up a pound. I am not going to beat myself up about this at all. There are several factors going against me this week & I am just going to hope that it will be different next week.

So I am greatful it was just a lb. and that was all. I mean really it could have been five...

My daughter informed me this morning that my fat roll is soft and feels like jelly. Nice; I love her why??? - I am still hoping she does well on her test today even though she was evil.

** There is an Induction Challange starting today... running through the month of Oct. if anyone is interested come and jump on board. This is found in the second time around section, under Induction - great idea. I know there are a couple of us out there now...but a few more would be cool. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1222-oct-1st-second-official-weigh.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1218-sixth-grade.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:48:23 GMT Yesterday I became a six grader for eight hours... It was replace your daughter/son day at school. Guess what, I still hate science. I do have a new found understanding of what my daughter goes through during the day though. I am very proud of her. I came from a very small school unlike... Yesterday I became a six grader for eight hours... It was replace your daughter/son day at school.

Guess what, I still hate science. I do have a new found understanding of what my daughter goes through during the day though. I am very proud of her. I came from a very small school unlike hers. We didnt have lockers and several different teachers in sixth grade. Wow. Just a little pressure.

Lunch time??? You guessed it - I blew my diet. Two cookies, ha I had three. Not to mention the muffin and coffee they gave the parents in the morning. Guess they figured we needed it.
They served hotdogs and fries for lunch...well I could have just ate the dog part but... I didnt want to look strange.

Since I blew it at school, I ate potaot's and hamburger gravy - and went to bed.

I started fresh this morning though and have been on track ever since.
TOM showed up last night too... so I am sure I am way up on the scale. I feel like digging my head in the sand for a week. Chocolate would make me feel so much better at this point, I know it would. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1218-sixth-grade.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1198-life.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:07:43 GMT Hubby just got told he has diebetes. He will not listen to me about Atkins... He thinks it is a crock and will only make him sicker... I am no doctor, but I have been telling him he has had this disease for months now. The dr. finally ran tests in Aug. and told him on Friday. There are... Hubby just got told he has diebetes.
He will not listen to me about Atkins...
He thinks it is a crock and will only make him sicker...

I am no doctor, but I have been telling him he has had this disease for months now. The dr. finally ran tests in Aug. and told him on Friday. There are days I really think someone should look at their credentials to see if they are really doctors or not.

My own weight is stable and I am feeling pretty good. Just a little frustrated at this time.. beating my head against the wall.

I think I had a cream cheese bindge this weekend...but other then that I ate smaller portions and felt pretty good. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1198-life.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1172-up-two.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:46:17 GMT I guess I weighed myself to soon. The lady at work and I are trying to do a ten dollar diet together. We each need to lose a few lbs. so we thought we would make a game out of it. Each of us put ten dollars in to a jar and weigh once a week. Well, this morning I weighed myself and I was only... I guess I weighed myself to soon. The lady at work and I are trying to do a ten dollar diet together. We each need to lose a few lbs. so we thought we would make a game out of it. Each of us put ten dollars in to a jar and weigh once a week. Well, this morning I weighed myself and I was only down eight lbs. That means I gained two from Sunday. I am feeling great though...better then I ever have in a long time. That is all that matters at this point.

I didn't really exercise last night...well I mowed the lawn and move the tramp across the lawn by myself. - so that is what I am going to say was my exercise.

Check out the menu below...I think I am okay, but another perspective might be in order.

Breakfast:
3 eggs & 1/4 c. cheese
Lunch:
2 c romaine, 3 oz chicken, ceasar SD, 2 roma tomato's, parmesan cheese.
Supper:
6 oz hamburger steak, slice of swiss cheese, 1/2 onion, and 1/2 c. mushrooms.
Snack:
2 servings of fluff.
80 oz water for the day. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1172-up-two.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1169-hungry.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:32:26 GMT Okay, I know this is dumb and I should be grateful...but I am not hungry. I eat the 3 eggs in the morning with a little cheese. I then can normally go till 11:30 without a snack. But as of late I am not even hungry at lunch time. What do I do? Do I eat anyway? Or just wait until I am? Go for a... Okay, I know this is dumb and I should be grateful...but I am not hungry. I eat the 3 eggs in the morning with a little cheese. I then can normally go till 11:30 without a snack. But as of late I am not even hungry at lunch time. What do I do? Do I eat anyway? Or just wait until I am? Go for a walk instead... I'm sorry if this is a dumb question. So maybe my title should be to eat or not to eat...that is the question. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1169-hungry.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1163-im-alive-kenny-chesney.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:14:21 GMT I am not sure if there are any country people out there, but this new song is among my Top Ten... I just dont know it fits me so well right now. If you have not heard it, give it a listen. I have to say that yesterday was a good day for me. I had no cheats and felt for the most part pretty... I am not sure if there are any country people out there, but this new song is among my Top Ten... I just dont know it fits me so well right now. If you have not heard it, give it a listen.

I have to say that yesterday was a good day for me. I had no cheats and felt for the most part pretty good. The rings on my fingers are starting to get a little loose. The Dr was telling me I should take my wedding ring off for a while in case it needed to be cut off. But it feels better...maybe I can put the other band on in a few weeks. That would be nice.

Still having issues with the shoes, I feel like those chinese women that have to have their feet bound. Ouch.

It is such a nice feeling to not crave anymore...I just feel satisfied.

Had a great lunch yesterday... Green beans, onions and chicken breast. Yum. It was sooo good I am thinking of having it again today. Found it on Linda's Low-Carb website.
Hope everyone has a great day! ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1163-im-alive-kenny-chesney.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1154-great-news.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:56:36 GMT I have great news!
I stepped on the scale this morning and I am down ten lbs. I know it is just water weight, but that was part of starting back. OMG it felt so good to see that number. 10 lbs in 5 days I'll take it.
My shoes are still a little tight, but not bad.
I went out walking this weekend and I intend on doing the same tonight.

It is funny, I was listening to this radio station about shopping. Women like to go shopping when they are depressed but they only shop for shoes. Because clothes will always look bad but shoes will always fit. Ha not in my case... maybe next month.

I had a family gathering to attend this weekend and it was murder. There were sweats galour and fresh baked buns. Oh lord... I wanted to run. But my mom made me a special dish just for me. It was still hard though.

Thanks for your words of encouragment guys I appreciate it. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1154-great-news.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1138-starting-over.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:57:37 GMT I have tried to get rid of my other entries on my blog. Looking at them doesn't make me feel so good. I would rater just live for today then think about the past.

I am at my highest weight ever now. 246 lbs. and it makes me sick to think about it. Actually I am SICK... I have been suffering with edema since July 18th. Well that is the day that I first noticed my feet turning into troll feet.

My legs and feet are so huge...my toes look so funny -because they are not as big as the rest of me.

I went to a couple of Dr.'s both of them put me on water pills. They have checked my blood and listened to my heart, but cant find anything wrong. The water pills help somewhat, but not really.

My mom and I have been reading and reading up on the situation and we have come to the conclusion that I need to be on Atkins. It is a way to fight the water retention-without pills.

Yesterday was my first day back and I am feeling pretty confident. I cant stay this way... I have been going for walks trying to get the circulation going and took in about 16 carbs yesterday according to spark people.

Water, water, water... how can someone drink so much and not have any release? ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/1138-starting-over.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/621-omg-day-43-can.html Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:26:41 GMT It is hard to believe that it has been that long already. But the numbers are good...:confused2 or at least I think they are. Granted it has not been a 43 lb loss or anything either. I started on my journey at 236 and the last time I checked it was down to 214 - so that is 22 lbs. I... It is hard to believe that it has been that long already. But the numbers are good...:confused2 or at least I think they are. Granted it has not been a 43 lb loss or anything either.

I started on my journey at 236 and the last time I checked it was down to 214 - so that is 22 lbs.

I have been sneaking in food that I probable shouldnt have in the past three weeks. So if the numbers are up when I go back on the scale, I have no one to blame but myself.

My mood has been much better as of late. No more crying, my husband and I are getting along much better & the kids have started helping out more around the house. I have to say I have been very lucky the last two months.

I know I still need to get to the gym. It would make a world of difference if I would just get up off my big but and move. I keep saying next week ... and then it never happens. Sound familar... that is what I said about dieting. But I am doing that - so why is exercising like a curse to me? My body and mind begs for it... but there is still something that is holding me back. Maybe tonight...after class. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/621-omg-day-43-can.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/562-day-26.html Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:38:43 GMT I am doing well on this diet... or I seem to be. I have started cooking more dishes that interest me. I think my mom might be ready to jump on board the low carb way soon. She has some doctoring to do - so I think that is why she is waiting a bit. I started on some depression meds and I am... I am doing well on this diet... or I seem to be. I have started cooking more dishes that interest me. I think my mom might be ready to jump on board the low carb way soon. She has some doctoring to do - so I think that is why she is waiting a bit.

I started on some depression meds and I am hoping this will not cause a stall... but it would beat crying my eyes out on a daily basis.

My husband and I started going to see a counselor and my so called perfect life is not so perfect. I have decided this is my year to imbrace CHANGE. I have a whole lot to accomplish and the only thing that feels in control is my diet. So I am greatful at this point for IT. ]]> shaunawa http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/blogs/shaunawa/562-day-26.html