Originally Posted by catebert
(Post 82789)
I would like to join this group! I am in 2nd week of Atkins induction and so far feel pretty good. No hunger pangs, no carb cravings either, which is AMAZING! I am even eating fewer calories, avg around 1300-1500/day (without starving!) Down 5 lb. so ½ way to my first mini-goal.
First major goal already met – reduce my blood sugar levels. My 3 month average was over 16, sugar starting to show up in urine so my dr. referred me to specialist as he thought I have to go on insulin (yep, that was MY ‘a-ha’ moment) The appt with endocrinologist is for July 9. Happy to say I have an appt with my reg dr this Wednesday as he gave me add'l med to try and reduce my sugar levels and I had to stop taking it bcos it was making my bs level too LOW. My readings this past week are now almost normal – in the 6.0 range! :D I’m hoping he’ll tell me that we can cancel the specialist. Goals this week: 1. Drink more water – I am only averaging about 30 oz/day, not enough for initiation into pcc!:o 2. Start walking – Hope I am very encouraged by you. I have FM too, along with chronic pain and it is a struggle every day to move esp. since I am working full-time. I start tomorrow, even if it’s only 15 minutes it’s more than I’m doing right now! 3. Get more sleep – I normally get a good 8 hrs but the past couple of weeks have been crazy and my avg is only about 6. Need to get back on track. 4. Post my ‘before’ pics – I did get them taken this weekend, but last couple of days have been very busy, promise to post tomorrow. Mike, I looked at your pics 210.4 vs 174: what I found most impressive was not just weight loss, but the overall difference in your posture. INCREDIBLE! Thanks! I never realized how much my gut was killing my posture until I saw that pic. It's an eye opener!
Originally Posted by quinnesec
(Post 82790)
A quick check-in and I'm off to bed...
Weekly Goals: 1. Walk daily, weather permitting. Yes 2. Calories between 1000-1200... I know it's low, but it's just for 2 weeks. Yes 3. 3-4 fruits and veggies daily. Yes 4. NO bread, cheese, frozen yogurt, etc. Think clean, clean, clean food. None 5. Loose 2-3 lbs. this week... results on Saturday. 6. 80-100 oz. of liquids a day. Yes A really good day today... Lots of sunshine, hiking and catching up on lots of miscellaneous junk. :) And, most importantly, my food choices were stellar! lol
Originally Posted by nobe
(Post 82792)
Ah, sorry for my rant earlier. I was having an attack of feeling sorry for myself. Not a terrible day, all in all (goals-wise). I got out for a walk but I'm feeling really tired so I don't think I'll be doing much else. Otherwise, not bad. I decided to add goal #8 to try to keep myself from being too snacky.
1) 1,600 calories max/day (allow myself 1 guilt free day over 1,600) - 1491 2) do 2 exercises on days I don't work (walking/weights/gardening/Richard Simmons/stationary bike) - 1hr walking/nothing else 3) 20% protein minimum - 23% 4) 64oz water minimum - not sure; not enough 5) calorie deficit 700+ - 716 6) take vitamins - yes 7) lights out by 11 the night before - yes 8) no food after 8pm the night before - no
Originally Posted by bojibridge
(Post 82795)
For today:
1.) Workout x3 2.) Under 1500 calories/day: 1352 3.) Drink 64 oz. of water/day: 96 oz. 4.) Start studying for candidacy exam in August: a little
Originally Posted by ToriD1012
(Post 82797)
I'm here, I'm here.
I haven't had a chance to read everything, but did want to say welcome back to Quinn and April, been missing you two. Also a warm 7Day Welcome to Cate! Gonna make this quick tonight cause I'm tired. I know everyone probably expects me to have something witty to say to Mike, but I don't. I wish him well this week. Mike, whatdya say you update your progress in blue, I'll do mine in something girly (cause I get more and more girly every day...dammit) like Magenta....deal? That way we can see the side by side progress. Tori vs. Mike Goals 1) highest % of weight lost (post beginning weight): 184.6 (again) 2) most ounces of water per day: 134.3 3) most servings of fruits/veggies (fresh, frozen, V8, doesn't matter): 3 4) least amount of bread: zero, zilch, nada 5) most miles walked: 2.05 Tori specific 1) find a new doctor--doing the phone thing on Wednesday 2) no smokes--check! 3) no frozen dinners (frozen lunch is okay if you are working)--all fresh today, thanks for asking 4) list something that I am grateful every day! One last piece of Monday's update, public journal for your viewing pleasure.... ToriD1012 - free online diet and fitness journal OOHHH!! And shouldn't the date be 6.4.12? Not 6.2.12....did we go back in time? aww hell, I don't wanna relive days...... |
Okay ladies, I know it's only June but I'm going to throw this out there. Which one of you lovely ladies are going to schedule a mammogram this week?? I think that goal would look awesome in someones list!
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Jho.... where are you??????????????????????
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Originally Posted by 01gt4.6
(Post 82803)
Okay ladies, I know it's only June but I'm going to throw this out there. Which one of you lovely ladies are going to schedule a mammogram this week?? I think that goal would look awesome in someones list!
BC Cancer Agency MammogScreening: Eligibility |
Originally Posted by 01gt4.6
(Post 82803)
Okay ladies, I know it's only June but I'm going to throw this out there. Which one of you lovely ladies are going to schedule a mammogram this week?? I think that goal would look awesome in someones list!
. Mine was in Feb. Maybe if you give me a note, I can do it again :). But thanks for raising the awareness (in pink)! |
Originally Posted by 01gt4.6
(Post 82802)
Nice job slacker! After seeing your water numbers I'm going to have to take down another bottle. I'll be editing mine when I do. As you see I added that other goal (#4) that we talked about. Great job so far, keep it up!!
I'll try and think of something I'm grateful for later. Right now I'm trying to beat the rain :( |
Originally Posted by ToriD1012
(Post 82826)
If the only way you can beat me is to cheat, then have at it. ;) Cassie, you're my witness. I had him on water till be saw my numbers.
I'll try and think of something I'm grateful for later. Right now I'm trying to beat the rain :( |
Wow! Lots going on here after I went to bed! (Am I the only morning person??? :D) Another beautiful day, weather-wise, so I'm waiting for my coffee to finish brewing and then I'm off for another hike.
Excited to be back and concentrating on my health. It feels so good; I hate when that aspect of my life feels out of control. Enjoy your day, everyone! Catch up with you all later! quinn p.s. Mike, I don't know what's up with me and color... lol. I update everything during the day on notepad and then when I copy and paste it to fitday at the end of the day, the color doesn't transfer, so I bag it. But, your right... I have to add some fun back into my daily "stuff"! lol I have neon blue Nikes... does that count??? :D |
Cate, I was in a hurry yesterday and neglected to congratulate you on the marvelous job you've done bringing down your blood sugar. Kudos on being pro-active with changing your lifestyle to low carb.
Hectic morning already! 10 year old GD told me an hour before school :eek: she needed me to help her build about a two foot tall log cabin as a prop for a play she is presenting today. All she brought with her was construction paper "and we need it to stand up," she said. :confused: :rolleyes: I'm not artistic at all but learned when my kids were young to save stuff that could be useful later for school projects. Lo and behold I found behind my desk a stiff, fake, cardboard type woodgrain pattern backing I had decided to not use on a cheap utility cart a few years ago. We fashioned a log cabin out of it and the strongest stuff I had to hold it together was duct tape, but I told her log cabins are supposed to be rustic so no one would care. :p She thought the woodgrain was cool, so she was quite happy with it. LOL I just hope it held together as her little brother carried it from the car to her classroom. Very light eating day yesterday due to so much running around I had to do. Food was skimpy on protein and I need it to be almost double what I ate yesterday. Monday Report: EDITED TO ADD TURKEY BURGER WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE THAT I FORGOT TO LOG Calorie limit 1500 895 Net Carbs (carbs less fiber) limit 25g 23g Fiber minimum 25g 40g Dietary Cholesterol limit average 250mg 147mg Saturated fat average 11% of total calories 12% Protein average 120g 83g Water 64 oz. YES Exercise 5 times NO I'm going to make myself an egg substitute spinach omelet and then exercise before I do anything else. Wishing everyone a great day! |
Goals:
1) 8 glasses of water minimum: 9 2) 1650 calories maximum:1089 3) walk or gym (back permitting) 3x: no 4) stretch every day: yes 5) 500 "real" words a day 5x a week: no 6) 1 hour writing a day 5x a week: yes 7) 5 veggies/fruits per day: yes 8) try not to worry soooooo much: this aint gonna happen so maybe I should just say deal with worry as best I can |
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