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gentlemom 
3:07pm, June 18, 2009
So far, I have been focusing on eating "right," most of the time and exercise. I have allowed myself to sneak in a little junk food here and there. The scale has reminded me of those pitfalls. It is unforgiving!!! :( :(
I will deal with TODAY by: restricting my carb intake to a minimum and consuming mainly healthy, lean protein, 3 -4 oz. at a time, every 2 hours. It will not be easy. I'll be starving. My body will fight me for carbs, but I will not budge!!! I will go to the gym and work hard.
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Yesterday, as every weekday this summer, my kids had one hour of swimming practice. I stretched and did sit ups while waiting for them. I felt a little embarassed that people could see me, but they probably don't care. It's amazing how stiff I got after several months of not exercising! I wish the city had some kind of swimming going on at the same time for the moms who are waiting for their kids.
I have purchased some vitamins and now I feel more assured that my body will not starve for nutrients while I restrict calories. As of today, I will record everything I eat and will not allow myself to consume more than 1,200 calories. I will focus on eating only nutrient-packed foods, following my newly-designed plan. I will exercise everyday, combining aerobics with weight lifting and stretching. I will reach out to a friend at my weakest moments so as to avoid emotional eating. I will be patient and positive. :)
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Today, the scale surprised me. Is it working properly? I weighed myself several times. I am 174 lbs.!!! Wow! I went down 4 lbs already!!!! I love it!!!! I will aim for 2 lbs off per week.
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You are on the right track and who cares if people see, when you look great they will wish they had been laying beside you working out too. peace and hugs keep up the good work and have a great day
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I Second Silkmom. Hard not to feel embarrassed, but who cares who sees, YOU"RE doing it! HOORAY. Important too, to include stretching, situps etc in exercise program, have found in past even if i am getting enough exercise, without the stretches you can become more stiff and less flexible even if you are becoming fitter. Great weight loss, you so deserve it. keep up the terrific work. Big hugs.
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You're doing fantastic! Sounds like you have a good plan going on, and it's obviously working. Keep it up and you'll be at your goal in no time! :)
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Today I am 176.5. I want to by at least 173.5 by Friday, June 26, 09.
I will follow my modified Atkins program, starting with the Induction Phase today.
UPDATED GOALS
Weigh 173 lbs 6/29/09
Progress 0%
Encouragements: 1
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Good on you gentlemom. You know you can do it. If you think you can , you can - if you think you can't you probably wont, but i know you will, you have so much enthusiasm and get up and go, i love it. I would like to be at least 173.5 by Friday, june 26 too. but since i am 225 lbs today that might be pushing it a bit do you think? ha ha. What is the induction phase of atkins? Presumably it is a starting phase, but how does it differ from later on in the diet? I did atkins years ago, but couldn't really get into it, (maybe just not ready to commit at the time) glad that it's working for you though. Shall we make a pact? Love to join you in goal to lose 3 lbs a week. Going to Australia on 4th July and it would be terrific to have lost 6 pounds by then. Take care my friend xxx
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good luck. I have just joined weight watchers and know I have to lose this time, before the winter depression soaks in. The weather is lovely here, lots of sunshine
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janexx
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You go girl! Let us know how you do! That accountability really helps in avoiding temptation. I'm shooting for the 170s now--stuck in the 180s bleh--so you can leave them behind for me! :D
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I get in a mood sometimes for junk food. I'll ignore the cravings until I'm feeling it pretty bad, and then I stop and think about what exactly will satisfy that craving and then work it in to my daily calorie allowance.
I try to restrict my carb intake too. My body seems to respond much faster to limited carbs, rather than just limited calories.
Sorry about the scale, I feel your pain. I've just finished 'relosing' the same 5 lbs b/c of my junk food fest. It's not worth it! Keep telling yourself, it's not worth it!
coden23
if you fall off the wagon just get back on. we only fail if we quit trying peace and hugs
slkmom