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wow VK, what an awesome NSV. I just love the way dh looks at me now. My best friend has asked me if it bothers me that he looks at me that way now but not before. She said that he should be that attracted to me whether I am obese or not. I do see her point, but come on, I am not attracted to me when I am heavy and not taking care of myself. He would never have said before that he wasn't attracted to me physically, but now that I have lost weight, I can just tell the difference. It's all in his eyes. He is so proud of me. I am sooo proud of myself. I love that he can't keep his hands off of me.

I have a habit of weighing WAY too much as well. I don't drink shakes much. I am one of these people that just needs to chew on something. I will drink an occasional shake, but not so much, especially since Atkins changed the cafe mocha taste.

MSnicka, I used to be an all or nothing dieter. I was either great or I just said forget it and ate whatever I wanted. The biggest thing the band has done for me is helped me to stop that cycle... You will have off days! Don't let that discourage you so. One off day is not a huge deal in the big picture. It is when that off day turns into days, weeks or months that you should be concerned. Once you have good restriction it will get MCUH easier. You are doing GREAT!! You are right, today is a new day!! Just keep moving forward and be very proud of what you have accomplished so far!!

I'm staying on plan today because I don't want to be overweight anymore. I can do this!!!

What a great day Bonnie. What a great accomplishment. So much of this is about our thinking, not our eating. "As a man thinketh, so he is." I think my theory on my weight gain is right. I got up and peed a lot last night, and this morning I am down 3 pounds!!! That still puts me 2 pounds above my ticker weight, but man am I happy to see those scales going back down. I was beginning to freak out a little. When I gained a few pounds those fears of being obese forever crept back in. Suddenly I could see myself at 255 again, with little power to make good choices (the old me). Man the psychological realities of adjusting to not being obese.... I hope some day I don't fear "gaining it all back". Anyway, still working toward ketosis by morning!! Make it a great one everybody!!

Way to go with moderate ketosis!! I am not doing ketone sicks yet, as I know I am not in ketosis yet. I had a much better day today. Not perfect, but I finally feel like I am getting my head back in this thing!! I am still up 5 pounds from what my ticker says, but I am a little encouraged tonight. You know this all started when I was sick and greatly increased my fluids. Well, I noticed tonight that I have pitting edema (swelling where when you push on your skin it leaves an indention) in my lower legs and ankles. So... my weight gain is most definately fluids. I am drinking lots of Water. Here my nursing diagnosis. I think when I had the virus I became a little dehydrated and then my body held on to fluids like crazy. Now that I am well I am expecting my body to figure it out anytime now and release the fluids that it has been holding on to. Sorry if that was too technical, but I am encouraged to think I have figured out what the deal it. (if I am even right??) Anyway, I am back in it!! You guys are the best. I agree with Mamato, it is sooo great to have a support system to go through this with!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

Mamato, I love your enthuesiasm(sp) It is your excitement that I needed tonight. I just finished day 2 of week 2. It was easier than day 1 was. I am actually thinking I MIGHT be able to run 3 minutes straight by next week. I actually found myself quite enjoying my run tonight. I don't recommend waiting until 10p to run, but today was just jam packed and I didn't want to put it off!! Way to go everyone!! We are going to be some fit running machines!!!!!

I did start. Just a little late. As far as me and a baby. I don't know. We have a son who is 9 and adopted a baby in November. He is now 19 months. We have 3 forster children (8 months, 2 and 4 years). If we didn't have all of the children I would probably want another one for sure, but with 5 kids (4 really young) I just don't know. If I became pregnant I would think it a huge blessing and be thrilled, but I can't really say that I want to "try" to get pregnant either. DH feels the same way. Right now we are just not doing anything to cause or prevent pregnancy. When I get ready to have ps we will look at it more closely and have to make a decision. Hope that makes sense. I love kids and consider them a HUGE blessing, but I also feel that my family is a complete unit now. So I don't know!

works for me!! Congrats on the weight loss. That is wonderful. I do best on low carb!! It is hard to stick with long term, but I am convinced it is the best way to lose weight!!

I don't change my ticker either Bonnie. I refuse to go backwards. I just stay put until my weight catches up!! Way to go on managing those cravings!!!!

That is awesome Lanie!!! Way to go!!

Mamato, You look great!! That's over 10 pounds a month!! You should be sooo very proud of yourself!! Low carb works so well for me, but getting back on ship after falling off is soo hard. Let's do this!!

Well, I have not done so well the second part of today sticking with low carb. It is so hard to get back on once you are off. OK, this worked well for me last time. Anyone want to join me??? MODERATE KETOSIS BY FRIDAY MORNING OR BUST!!!!!!!!!! We can do it ladies!! Let's all get back on track together!!! Of course those of you who are doing soooo awesome (Bonnie, Rugman and Hollie) just cheer us on!!!!

way to go Bonnie and McGreen!! It is great to have support here. I couldn't wait to post after I ran today!!

Ok. I survived the weekend and my stomach virus. I was way sick. Stuck with mostly fluids over the weekend and what do I get for all my troubles?? A gain of 4 pounds!! I could just scream!! Anyway, I just finished day 1 of week 2. At first I didn't think it was any harder than week 1, but by the end those 90 sec running intervals were burning more. It feels good to be active. Tommorow I will do body sculpting and then ready to run on Wednesday!! How is everyone else's day going?

Hey guys!! I am really struggling here. I had a horrible stomach virus over the weekend. I ended up on just liquids most of Saturdaya dn Sunday. Without being to gross lets just say I had LOTS of diarrhea!! I drank lots of fluids so not to become dehydrated. Most were low in sugar, but I did drink a few lemon slushes from Sonic. I felt sure my scales would be down this morning, but no... I gained 4 pounds over the weekend. YUCK!! I am feeling better and have only had Protein today. No carbs at all, but after those slushes I am definately craving carbs again. I feel like I am starting all over, but I really felt like I needed the calories this weekend. I was beginning to feel pretty weak. Anyway, that's my whine, and yes, I'm having cheese with it! LOL I'm getting on the treadmill now. Gotta get back at it!!

I'm staying on plan today because my scales are up 4 pounds!!! after a stomach virus????? What the crap??

I am staying on plan today because I am finally over this stomach virus, and I am ready to lose some more weight!!

Thanks Nuke!!

Way to go Georgia!!! What a wonderful NSV!!

Way to go Msnicka! That is a huge accomplishment!!

I actually stayed on plan yesterday, but don't be too impressed. I have a horrible stomach bug and the thought of any food makes my stomach sick. Yuck!! It will probably be only liquids for me today. I feel really yucky.

I forgot to post that I complete week one yesterday. It was challenging, but doable. I am going to go on to week 2 on monday!! Today I have a stomach virus. I was up sick most of the night. I am giong back to bed.

That's a great NSV jfc!!

way to go Whosya.