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Old August 28th, 2007, 10:47 AM
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Hi Everyone!

I have been a member for a while, but missing in action due to severe health problems. Now that I have it somewhat under control. I'm ready to participate much more.

I've been cheat free 99% of the one year, 11 months and 13 days of my journey on Atkins. Problem is, I've been stalled most of the last year. I go down a few pounds, that inspires me to try even harder; next thing you know--BAM!--up five pounds! I go as low as 178 and have been back up to as much as 187! I'm tired of playing around! It seems that if I add any fruit (cantaloupe, berries or peaches) my weight loss not only comes to a screeching halt, I start gaining. Sooo--no fruit for me. I also don't seem to tolerate even flax meal. I've had to remove all dairy, except for very occasional cream cheese and heavy cream. I took natural peanut butter out of my diet months ago. I only eat tree nuts (black walnuts, pecans, almonds & Brazil nuts) and raw pumpkin seeds a couple times a month, but that seems to be too much. The only two foods that I truly overeat are tomatoes and green beans! Tomatoes are my very favorite food in the world, and fresh green beans out of the garden come in at a close second. I also may be eating too much protein, so I will increase fat and cut back on meat portions.

I do have many symptoms of underactive thyroid, but have had to wait eight months for an appointment with the best endocrinologist at University of Virginia Health Systems. I go to see her on Thursday of this week. Hope she is able to help.

I have tweaked my WOE 40 ways from Sunday to see if I could get a steady weight loss going again, so now it's back to strict induction for 14 days, again. I don't know what else to do. Yesterday was my first day on induction, though that's the way I eat most of the time.

See ya around the forum!

Sunny!
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Old August 28th, 2007, 11:02 AM
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Welcome back Sunny! So nice to see you again!
Seems like you know what you're doing and what your possible problem areas are. I'm sure you'll make great progress. It's a question of determination and sometimes trial and error, isn't it?

Keep at it... we'll help ya!
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Welcome back SunnySmile501~~

You are smart to observe where your trouble areas are and make plans to conquer them. Best wishes. Keep us posted on your progress ~ we're here for you!
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I'm soooo embarrassed! One of the reasons I have been trying extra hard to get some more pounds off is because I knew that the local NBC television station was going to come interview me on camera. They just left and I had No idea that they would take so much footage and so many poses--many with my arms outstretched, with my camera in hand or pointing. I have HUGE bat wings and now they will be shown for all the world to see, flapping in the wind, in living color. I should have worn a long-sleeved shirt, even though it is 90 degrees!


Not so Sunny!
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Welcome back Sunny! Great first post!
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Welcome back Sunny. Good luck.
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Just wanted to welcome you back Sunny, I enjoyed reading your first post. Sounds like you are back to stay. Give me a holler if I can help you with anything, brady
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Thanks, everyone, for the nice welcome back! I am doing well, though this week has been very tiring and stressful. I'm taking today to just kick back and de-stress. I look forward to many more conversations with you all!

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