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Thanks Msnika...I think that I will be down at least 2 of the 4 tomorrow but I hate that one day can really affect you so much. I stayed on plan today. How about you all? B: 2 eggs and 2 slices of bacon S: Ice coffee with cream & 3 splenda L: Taco meat and tossed salad and cheddar cheese S: 24 almonds D: Taco meat, tossed salad & cheddar cheese S: Atkins Crustless Cheesecake (later) 92 Protein/33 Carbs I have already had 32oz of Water and working on the next 16...

I hope you feel better. Yikes! Today I stayed on plan all day but I was up 4lbs from yesterday. How can you gain 4lbs in one day...I don't get it. I am thinking it will be gone in a few days but dang it...I hate that. B: Low Carb Slim Fast Shake-eating on the run this morning. L: 1 cup of chicken salad made with Helman's & celery. 1/2 cup of Spinach Dip (sour cream, spinach, Water chestnuts, mayo & Knorr's Vegetable Soup mix). S: 24 Almonds D: 1/2 cup of taco meat, 1 cup of shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup of tomatoes, 1/4 cup of cukes, 3 tbps of salsa, 2 tbsp of sour cream & 1/2 cheddar cheese S: Atkins Crustless Cheesecake Water about 48 oz. today...can't seem to get to 64oz. No exercise had to work all day. Have a good evening everyone. Cindy

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Great Attitude! You are right that the band is only a tool and we must make the right choices. I too have found that I must exercise the rest of the weight off. I am not worried too much about the last 70+lbs or so as I know that they will eventually drop and that this is not a race. Having goals helps us to stay on track. I have decided that to kick the plateau I have been on for the last few months I needed get a kick in the butt and have decided to low carb/South Beach. When going back to read my Band rules from the hospital it says to eat Protein, veggies & if still hungry good carbs..I have chosen to eat protein and veggies and eliminate most of the carbs. It has worked for me because I slashed the plateau in the last few weeks by losing 6lbs. Water aerobics have been my best friend and I love it...I miss it when I can't go and let me tell you I try not to it must be something important to do so. Again, great attitude and keep the great work. You are doing just great. Cindy

This week I did my 5 hours of Water aerobics. Onto next week, with 5 hours more. I just love it! Great work everyone! Cindy

Ok....I had every well meaning intention to stay on plan yesterday. Until I saw my mom's homemade potato salad, smores, watermelon & my own Ambrosia. It all called really loud to me. Oh Yeah! and twizzlers at the fireworks. Dang it! What is with celebrations that are surrounded by food that throw you off your game plan? However, me and my little friend the band are going straight back on plan today. I have found that low carbs is the way to go for me right now because it works with the weight loss. I hope everyone had a great 4th and here's to getting back on track if you were like me and fell off the wagon. Cindy

Oh Sades! I am so sad for you too! However, you at least have an answer to why things have been going so hard for you. I am hoping that it will be easily fixed. Please keep us updated...we love our Sades Down Under Girl. And know that we are sad right along with you because it could be any one of us. Keep your chin up! Cindy

Hope everyone's day was great. B: 2 Eggs & 4 slices of bacon S: 1 oz. Cheddar Cheese & 5 slices of pepperoni L: 4 slices of deli ham & 1 slice of swiss cheese S: 24 Almonds D: 1 1/2 deviled eggs S: Atkins Crustless Cheesecake 70 grams of Protein & 9 Net Carbs Did 60 min of Burn Baby Burn water aerobics tonight. With the 4th tomorrow not sure how I will do but I am going to try to stay low car if I can. Good luck everyone & Happy 4th of July. Cindy

Welcome Ellgee! Low carb has helped me alot in the last week. Down 6lbs. Woo-Hoo!

Hope everyone has had a great day low carbing it. Here is what I ate today: B: McD's Scrambled eggs & Sausage patty S: McD's ice coffee with cream & 3 splenda L: 3 oz of roast beef with homemade gravy & 1.5 cups of tossed salad with Ken's Ceasar D: I ate so late I am playing by ear tonight...if hungry 3oz of Turkey Sausage & Salad S: Almonds & Atkins Crustless Cheesecake I did my 1 hour of Water aerobics this morning before work...my legs are killing me today. Have a great rest of the day everyone! You can do it. I can't believe how good I feel. No cravings at all yet. Cindy

Yeah! What Sades said! Welcome! You have a lot of pep & energy and we like that snarky kind of personality here. Cindy

CindyG...........204...........202...........184...........18 TxArcher.........299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries.....253...........248...........238...........10 Momto1plus1......203...........202.2.........185...........17.2 Lindata..........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades............194...........194...........185............9 Mariegabrieleee..235...........235...........215...........20 Skinny Jill......167...........167...........157...........10 Foofy............233...........233...........220...........13 Kuchiegrl........251...........251...........235..... .....16 Peaches11........203...........203...........183...........20 Huskerette.......180...........180...........165...........15 Shalee04...............182..................182.................170... ...............12 I am loving the low carb way of eating and the exercise...it has really kick started my metabolism. It's on fire...not to mention that I think I am at my sweet spot. I am just not as hungry...that might be the low carb eating but I will take it.

Good Evening Everyone! I hope everyone had a great day today and stayed on track...if not, don't beat yourself up and start again tomorrow. Bonnie...I use sparkpeople to log my food; you can choose what you want to track. I like to track Protein & carbs...it has a place for journaling and tracking exercise as well. I like it...I don't always get everything but I try. This morning I was down 2lbs. I can't believe it...this really works for me. I did 2 one hour classes of Water aerobics today. The Burn Baby Burn class kicked my butt again...I am in pain. As for eating, my menu was: Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs with 2 tbsp of real bacon bits cooked in real butter. Snack: Almonds & Atkins Crustless Cheesecake Lunch: leftover BBQ chicken and salad...ate only the chicken got stuck & PB'd. Snack: Swiss cheese and Deli Ham roll up & more almonds. Dinner: 3oz Roast Beef, tossed salad and Ken's Ceaser Dressing Snack: Atkins Crustless Cheesecake I need to work on the water though. I seem to only get in about 40-50 oz. of water. I guess better than nothing. Have a great evening everyone! Keep up the great work. Cindy

Glad you had a great time on vacation and congratulations on not gaining any weight. So happy that you are joining us in the July Exercise Challenge. Cindy

Name............exercise..................amount planned........amt done Hollyberries....Water Aerobics.............20 Hours.......................2 Sades...........Walking.......................25 Hours.......................1 Sades...........Aqua Aerobics...............4 Hours........................0 hhilulu..........walking/jogging.............16 hours........................0 hhilulu..........swimming.......................9 hours........................0 Foofy............walking/eliptical............25 Hrs...........................0 Foofy............weightlifting...................8 sessions....................0

Foofy! Low Carb and Water Aerobics Baby! Cindy

Cindy the elliptical is under the clothes. :frown: At least that is where my treadmill was when I cleaned the room. LOL Cindy

Ok...everyone tomorrow is July 1st...we are going to do this. We will stay committed for the entire month and reach our goals. Trust me at the end of the month make sure you measure...I am sure you will be down inches. Foofy...the swimdress actually fits great now....I am going down sizes so quick that it won't for long. The Water aerobics really gets the sizes down. I am a perfect size 20 and xlarge on shirts...who would have thunk it. Cindy

CindyG...........204...........202...........184...........18 TxArcher.........299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries.....253...........250...........238...........12 Momto1plus1......203...........202.2.........185...........17.2 Lindata..........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades............194...........194...........185............9 Mariegabrieleee..235...........235...........215...........20 Skinny Jill......167...........167...........157...........10 Foofy............233...........233...........220...........13 Kuchiegrl........251...........251...........235..... .....16 Peaches11........203...........203...........183...........20 Huskerette.......180...........180...........165...........15 Another pound down! This new low carb eating is kick starting my weightloss...yeah!

I'm in! I will be committing to 5 weekly 60 min sessions of Water aerobics. I am looking to lose 15/20lbs by the end of the summer....bring it on. Cindy

Sades- You might want to give low carb a shot after you find out the results of your test and another fill. I am now through day 3 and I must say the cravings are gone. I mean it. I made brownies for the family today and frosted them with vanilla icing....usually I would like the knife off and grab a spoonful of icing but not today...didn't have it...weird. As a matter of fact, I didn't even eat lunch today because I was not hungry. My meal was: B: 2 eggs scrambled with 3 tbps of real bacon bits S: Almonds a handful L: Not hungry S: Almonds S: coffee w/cream & 2 splenda D: 3 oz. Top Round Steak with 1 1/2 cups of tossed salad and Ken's Greek Dressing S: Atkins crustless cheesecake....mmmm good! I didn't really eat that much today but I am satisfied and not craving anything. Tomorrow is the real test because I am home all day and usually I want to snack all day long. Not sure what will happen but I am going to be very aware tomorrow. I will let you know. Best wishes on the test...I really want you to get something from it for you own sanity.....wishing you good thoughts. Cindy

How was everyone's day? I didn't do to bad... B: 2 eggs with 3 tbps Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits S: Almonds L: Wasn't hungry and food shopping during lunch S: Almonds S: Coffee w/cream & 2 splenda D: 3 oz. Top Round Steak, 1 1/2 cups of tossed salad w/Kens Greek Dressing S: Atkins Crustless Cheesecake (no strawberries) If anyone is interested here is the recipe: Atkins' Crustless Cheesecake Ingredients: 12 oz cream cheese, softened 3 pkts Splenda 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 Cup heavy cream 1/2 Cup fresh strawberries, quartered. (optional) Combine cream cheese, sugar substitute, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix well. Beat the heavy cream in a separate bowl until it forms soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Transfer the mixture to a large glass bowl and chill, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 25 minutes. Top with berries if you like. Serve immediately or store, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serves 8. 2.6 carbs per serving (7 carbs if using berries.) Have a great night everyone! Cindy

Great Job Mamato#! Awesome job at onederland. I can't wait until I get there. I haven't seen it since...hmmmm...I can't remember. Keep up the great job everyone! Cindy

Good Morning Low Carbers! We will stay on plan today...we will do it....we are victors! I started the Atkins Induction on Friday to kick start my metabolism. I am keeping my total daily carbs under 30 grams for the next two weeks. Today is day three and I feel great...the cravings are pretty much gone and I have a lot more energy than I did before. Also, working for me is the exercise. I know sometimes we don't want to hear that but I am a believer in it. As for Low Carb...just for two weeks this strict induction and then on to probably more like a South Beach approach because it includes good carbs. I have definately found my issue is carbs and I will need to keep them at bay. Funny thing is when you begin to look back at the post op diet plan it indicates Protein, fruits/veggies & then carbs if still hungry...I guess I forgot and needed a kick in the pants. My diet has included solid protein and salad or cooked veggies, nuts and eggs/bacon/sausage. I think I am going to make some deviled eggs today for Snacks or even lunch. I like how I am feeling eating this way and hey I am down another 1lb. Funny story for you...yesterday morning had to go to my son's All Star Baseball game...I needed to eat Breakfast out and thought I would just get scrambled eggs and a sausage patty at McD's. Well, do you think that I could find a McD's..nope drove for over 20min in two directions from the baseball park..nothing. Now I am starving...by damn I am not going to eat any carbs if it kills me. We finally find a convenience store and I think hey I will just grab some nuts and cheese...they had a Dunkin Donuts so I grabbed a Sausage/Egg/Cheese Bagel sandwich...now I bet you all thought I ate the bagel, Huh! Nope, ripped the egg/sausage/cheese from the middle and made the boys eat the bagel. I stayed on plan but had to be quite creative with it. Off to Water aerobics...have a great day everyone! Motivation is key....think bikini. Cindy

I haven't tried this but have been on a plateau myself. I started the Atkins Induction on Friday to kick start my metabolism. I am keeping my total daily carbs under 30 grams for the next two weeks. Today is day three and I feel great...the cravings are pretty much gone and I have a lot more energy than I did before. Also, working for me is the exercise. I know sometimes we don't want to hear that but I am a believer in it. As for Low Carb...just for two weeks this strict induction and then on to probably more like a South Beach approach because it includes good carbs. I have definately found my issue is carbs and I will need to keep them at bay. Funny thing is when you begin to look back at the post op diet plan it indicates Protein, fruits/veggies & then carbs if still hungry...I guess I forgot and needed a kick in the pants. My diet has included solid protein and salad or cooked veggies, nuts and eggs. I think I am going to make some deviled eggs today for Snacks or even lunch. I like how I am feeling eating this way and hey I am down another 1lb. Just letting you know what I am doing. Cindy