~~CC Roll Call-Last Day Of July 08~~

[Sherri]

Good Morning CC'ers
Rise and Shine! Hope everyone enjoys the last day of July. Gosh, where did the time go?
I'm headed to my Doc's today to get the results of my Lab work. Wish me luck!
Make sure to get your water in.
Here's an exercise you may want to give a try.
Wishing everyone a great Low Carb Day!
Love ya, Sherri


Squat for a Better Butt
The gluteals, located on the back of the hips (as if you didn't know that), are the largest and strongest muscles in the body. Their function is hip extension, or driving the upper legs backward. I cannot overstate how important it is to make sure these muscles are getting their workout. Activities that engage this muscle group include walking, running, jumping, and climbing.

Lunges, leg lifts, and squats are all great exercises for working the glutes. Here's the lowdown on some of my favorite squats.
Traditional squat (beginner): Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with your weight on your heels. Keep your abs tight and your shoulders squarely over your hips. Sit back and down as if you were going to sit on a bench. Keep your back straight. Then stand back up, straightening your legs, and repeat.
Sumo squat (intermediate): Place your feet as wide apart as you can and point your toes outward. Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Hold for a beat, then exhale and press back up to the starting position. Repeat. This squat modification places a greater emphasis on the inner and outer thighs.
One-leg squat (highly advanced): Stand with your weight balanced on your right leg. Lift your left foot an inch or so off the ground. Keep your head up, and don't lean forward; abs stay tight, and the right heel stays on the ground. Don't let the knee go over the toe. Slowly lower yourself as far as you can comfortably go. Exhale and stand up straight, still balancing on the right leg. Continue for a full set on the right leg, then switch to the left leg and repeat. This modification requires tremendous balance and allows you to strengthen each leg.
Tomorrow's Tip: Get the Dish on Fish

[SueSue1212]

Good Luck Sherri!!!






Sue

[Etire]

Checking in!

This is day 9 of induction for me. And, the fog is begginning to clear.

Sherri, good luck on the blood work.

[gjet68]

Hi. Im new to the board and I have over 100 lbs to loose so thought Id pop in and say hello!

Gwen

[Clarasassycat]

Afternoon everyone!

All the best with your test results Sherri

Hi Sue!! Ive been busy, we will catch up soon

Etire, glad the fog is clearing for you, now you will start to feel better than you have in a long time!

Hello Gwen and welcome!!

Hi everyone else that stops in

[Sherri]

Hi Sue, Etire, Gwen,Clara and all that check in.
Welcome Etire and Gwen to Century Club! It's really great that you've joined us here!
Thank you ladies for the best wishes with my lab.
I just got back and my doctor gave me a clean bill of health. All my blood work has improved and is in a healthy range.
He was extremely happy to see my A1c at a nice 5.3 which was down from 5.7 in January. He told me that I healed myself from my Type-2 Diabetes. Something to be very proud of. Which I am of course. We also discused how healing the Atkins WOE is. Very Cool!
Oh, and let me not forget, I was down 2 pounds since my last visit in May. At least i'm still going in the right direction.
I have come along way since 2004. I remember weighing 374 pounds with no hope in sight. Then I found Atkins, it has turned my life around! It has reversed my Type-2 Diabetes, helped me lose 145 pounds, has given me a healthy blood chemisrty,stablized my blood pressure, kicked numerous medications to the curb and gave me a new lease on life. Thanks Dr. Atkins!
So if there's anyone of our CC'ers reading this and feel like there's no hope, just know that there is. Stick with us we'll help you along your way!
Wishing all of you a great Low Carb evening!
Love ya, Sherri

[Chicklady]

Hi Gwen Welcome to the CC!

Good news Sherri! Of course, we knew it would be