I'll Succeed started Bootcamp last year and I miss it and her. I'll Succeed had a stroke last year but last heard was doing well. Hopefully, she will come back and say HELLO!! This is for you, I'll Succeed!!!

All Are Welcome

This is a nonchallenge thread except to yourself.

Its a TOTAL COMMITMENT thread to the most important person you have

--YOURSELF--

I the undersigned swear once and for all I will finally commit to truely taking care of myself with

Water, food & exercise.

I will not fail. I will do this.

I PROMISE To exercise 3 to 4 times a week.

I will get a calendar out & mark it everyday.

I will walk or run.

I will move my body anyway I can to burn enery.

I will better my exercise time every 3 days by adding more minutes.

I will eat less & more health than ever before.

I will not buy fast foods.

I will throw out the junk in my house.(My family can eat healthy with me:0) and or I will prepare my own meals as best as possible ahead of time.

I will, I will, I will get all my water in everyday.

Even if I have to drink 64oz at bedtime & pee all nite I will get my water in. The first time that happens I am sure I won't forget the following day:0)

THIS IS LBT BOOT CAMP PEOPLE

THIS IS OUR COMMITMENT

If I faulter, I will not stop, but start IMMEDIATELY from that moment on to get back on track.

NO EXCUSES.

This is my time & I will see this promise through for MYSELF.

I will check in on this thread everyday or anyday. I will post as often as needed to keep myself going. I will keep in mind that evertime I succeed at a day it will make the next one even easier. Soon I will be in habit mode & wanting to forever better myself.

I will be Stronger!

I will be Thinner!

I will be Healthier!

Most of all I will be so Stinkin PROUD of Myself!

Time Commitment = NOW to March 21, 2007!

Whats in a name? A HELL of alot!

Signed & Committed

I'll Succeed

& Teresita

4th of July Challenge

Week 2

Name............Starting.......Current.....Goal... .To Go

Amy.................267..........267........250...........17

Denise............. 298.............292........281.......11

Karey............................................. ...............

Tann............... 236.............235........219.......16

Turner.............389..............343.........32 9 .....14

I only lost ONE POUND for this week but it's OK, I'll take it.

Thanks Tann,

I like that comparison on cheating - I would never dream of cheating on my husband, so why do I cheat on myself with food!

I did great yesterday, I had a really hard work out at the gym - played Raquetball and rode the bike at a Level 6. I'm also doing this 7 minute exercise plan that is all resistance. You basically tighten up different muscle groups and hold the tension for 30 second intervals (do each 3 or 4 times) it is harder than it seems and I'm sore from doing it (especially my behind which could use a lot of tightening). I'll keep you guys posted on more inches lost!

One day on M/E down with no cheating!

Have a great day.

Turner, glad your mom is doing better.

I have been out of town for the last little while. We went to Costa Rica and visited a cousin. It was great but I gained 2 pounds. Oh well, I'm going to keep trying. I want to be in the next challenge. I noticed the stats chart and saw that mine didn't have any numbers. I started at 254. I weigh 182. I want to weigh 145. I have 37 pounds to go. I am going to get a personal trainer next week and make the last push. I can do it. I'm just going to make that my personal mantra.

2 successful days of M/E and I have seen results already!!! Woohoo

Name............Starting.......Current.....Goal... .To Go

Amy.................267..........264.4........250... ........14.4

Denise............. 298.............292........281.......11

Karey...............182.............182........165........17

Tann............... 236.............235........219.......16

Turner.............389..............343.........32 9 .....14

Karey, we had decided on a 17 pound goal for the July 4th challenge, so I put your numbers in here for you. Hope you don't mind.

I was feeling a little groggy yesterday from M/E but I felt better after I did my cardio and went for a swim. I'm feeling pretty good today and my Ketone level is at moderate - so I'm on my way!

Turner, glad to hear your mother is well.

Missing you Niecy and Avilla.

Tann - give me some dinner ideas (besides chicken salad & tuna salad) that you use.

Thanks for everying, have a great day all.

Welcome Back Karey, glad you had a good time. Only a two pound gain is great.

Amy:heh:sure I can give you some more ideas. Congrats on your loss, I will start m/e probably on Sunday if not sooner, I don't like losing 1 pound a week:faint:

hamburger or ground turkey patties made with meatloaf seasonings:hungry:

slow roasted pot roast, turkey breast, I like dark meat tho.

grilled chix, grilled lamb chops, pork chops

Steak, beef ribs, pork ribs

baked fish, or whatever seafood you want

Trim all the fat, and not too many chix wings & turkey wings because they tend to be fatty, especially the turkey wings.

I do use a lil onion & sometime bell pepper to cook my meats in for add flavor and because I'm also cooking for other family members too. Watch the salt also.

Ok Amy now my mouth is watering:heh:

I wanted to pop in and say a quick good morning! It sounds like everyone is doing good. Karey, going on vacation and only gaining 2 lbs. isn't bad. On vacation you are to enjoy yourself but now that you are back home, you can buckle down and concentrate on it.

This week has been good. I haven't had any weightloss since the first of the week but it will start up again. A few days without a change isn't bad. I am throwing back and forth the idea of starting m/e on Monday. I haven't fully decided yet but I am leaning towards it. I don't really mind m/e; sometimes it gets difficult but overall it's not bad. I just hate coming off m/e. No matter what I eat, I alway put on a pound....or a few. That's always a let down but since it's just a couple and I've had a 5 or more pound loss, I guess it's not too bad.

HI ALL!

I HAVE BEEN REALLY STRESSED BETWEEN MOM SICK -AND PMS- THEN CRAMPS; I AM IN QUITE A STATE!:boom::hurt:mad2::frusty::rant:

I GAINED 2 LBS THIS WEEK TOO:mad: :funscale:

Name............Starting.......Current.....Goal... .To Go

Amy.................267..........264.4........250. .. ........14.4

Denise............. 298.............292........281.......11

Karey...............182.............182........165 ........17

Tann............... 236.............235........219.......16

Turner.............389..............345.........32 9 .....16

BUT....................................................................................

MOM IS HOME- AND I AM OVER CRAMPS -AND IT IS GOING TO BE A BETTER WEEK:clap2::cheer2:

I WILL BE STARTING MY EXERCISE BY FINDING MY HOUSE! MEN CAN WATCH KIDS BUT NOT DO LAUNDRY OR CLEAN WHILE WATCHING KIDS!

CONGRATS TO YOU ALL! WELCOME BACK KAREYQUILTS! 2LBS IS NOTHING- WE CAN GET IT BACK OFF:bounce::horn::bowl:

SEE Y'ALL MONDAY!

TURNER24

Hey Turner,

Glad your Mom is better and you can get back to some normalcy.

Sorry about the 2 pound gain, but I bet it would have been more under the circumstances if you hadn't had your band.

Getting the house cleaned will be good exercise for sure.

Name............Starting.......Current.....Goal... .To Go

Amy.................267..........264........250. .. ........14

Denise............. 298.............292........281.......11

Karey...............182.............182........165 ........17

Tann............... 236.............235........219.......16

Turner.............389..............345.........32 9 .....16

I only have lost .4 in the last couple of days, but I'm sure it will come off because I'm in Ketosis and have been cheat free on the M/E thing.

Later,

what is induc flu?

2 successful days of M/E and I have seen results already!!! Woohoo

Name............Starting.......Current.....Goal... .To Go

Amy.................267..........264.4........250... ........14.4

Denise............. 298.............292........281.......11

Karey...............182.............182........165........17

Tann............... 236.............235........219.......16

Turner.............389..............343.........32 9 .....14

Karey, we had decided on a 17 pound goal for the July 4th challenge, so I put your numbers in here for you. Hope you don't mind.

I was feeling a little groggy yesterday from M/E but I felt better after I did my cardio and went for a swim. I'm feeling pretty good today and my Ketone level is at moderate - so I'm on my way!

Turner, glad to hear your mother is well.

Missing you Niecy and Avilla.

Tann - give me some dinner ideas (besides chicken salad & tuna salad) that you use.

Thanks for everying, have a great day all.

Thank you...Its nice to come back and know that I have been missed...I for sure miss everyone on here and wish that I could come back alot more than I do...I am still trying to get use to my second job and just finished up my second complete week of working the second job...Its going pretty good and even got my first pay check...Of course I havent had the time to cook like I should and havent had the time to work out at all...I just stay so tired and spend all my extra time trying to catch up on things that I am behind on...After I get started good on this new thing of mine I will be back more than now and try to figure me out a schedule to get some working out done...But for now, I am just glad that I am not gaining anything and being able to maintain my loss...Best wishes to everyone and big hugs!!!!! Miss you all

what is induc flu?

Ms. Jen induc flu is a term from Dr. Atkins, it's what happens to you sometimes when you are in ketosis. When your body is burning your stored fat for fuel instead of carbs that is in your system. You feel sick to your stomach off and on for a day or two, it passes and the pounds do too. You also do not have an appetitate, which is GREAT!!

Nice to hear from you again Avilla, we are missing you. Don't work too hard now. Now is your son doing? It's great that you are maintaining your weight thru out this life changing that's going on with you and your family.

Amy make sure your meats are not fatty, because that really makes a difference in the weightloss, even tho they are no carbs. You are doing great. How long are you in for with the m/e. And what are you eating.

Thanks Tann!

Now another silly question; what do you all do for bad breath while in ketosis? And can you reach ketosis by lowering your calories? I have to have some veggies everyday for Fiber?

Okay 1 more, How long does it take to get to the ketosis stage?

Thanks Tann!

Now another silly question; what do you all do for bad breath while in ketosis? And can you reach ketosis by lowering your calories? I have to have some veggies everyday for fiber?

Okay 1 more, How long does it take to get to the ketosis stage?

Ms. Jen, alot of people do get the bad breath part but for some reason I don't. I check and I have my DH & my sister check for me just in case I couldn't tell, and they said no.

I get the induc flu tho, which is not fun but it does passes. I would just brush my teeth more often and kept me some sf mints and scope around with me. In my experience you can only reach ketosis by limiting your carbs to 20-30 grams or under. I don't count calories. I do watch my fat intake, and try to only eat lean meats.

I eat my veggies everyday too, except when I'm doing m/e. When you want to get into ketosis with the limited carb intake, it usually takes about 3-5 days for your body to burn up all the carbs that's in your system, providing that you are not putting extra carbs back into the body.

Peek A Boo

Peek A Boo

Hello Back Teresita, now you know you are wrong for that, only 3 lil words, tell us what has been going on with you like Avilla did. How's your diet and weightloss. How's your stress levels these days, come on talk to us.:heh: