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Angie - 19 Mar 2004 05:46 GMT

I am down 5lbs this week. I started the week out at 137lbs and am currently
down to 132lbs. i am 2lbs away from my goal for the month which is to get
under 130lbs. (i got my TOM this afternoon.) But I am back on track as of
tomorrow morning.

Hope everyone else had a good week.

angie

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DigitalVinyl - 19 Mar 2004 16:32 GMT

> I am down 5lbs this week. I started the week out at 137lbs and am currently
>down to 132lbs. i am 2lbs away from my goal for the month which is to get
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>
>angie

I'm one pound from goal, I should have set my goal a few pounds
higher. Last week had some big losses so I'm coasting through the
"evening out" phase. I'm noticing more and more that any big dip (due
to diet or exercise) is followed by a moderating flat or gain period.
Usually they are 1-4 days long. When I performed an hour of snow
shoveling 6 out of 8 days I lost no more weight over time than when I
sat at home doing "desk work". I think the body really has a rate of
possible loss and you may have short term progress faster than that
rate, but then your body slows up. Anytime my graph dips below my
trendline, I expect to see some flat or gain days. Psychologically it
is helpful, since it is no surprise now when the scale stopping going
down or reverses now. I look forward to it..I know it is part of
making progress.

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Roger Zoul - 19 Mar 2004 17:09 GMT

:: "Angie" <icouldbeurse@hotmail.com> wrote:
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:: I'm one pound from goal, I should have set my goal a few pounds
:: higher.

Why? It's just something to shoot at...better to beat it than not make it,
but as long as you're not gaining, it's no biggie.

:: Last week had some big losses so I'm coasting through the
:: "evening out" phase. I'm noticing more and more that any big dip
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:: shoveling 6 out of 8 days I lost no more weight over time than when I
:: sat at home doing "desk work".

Perhaps so...but don't assume that the extra activity has no effect on fat
loss...it just may not show up on the scale when you think it ought to.

I think the body really has a rate of

:: possible loss and you may have short term progress faster than that
:: rate, but then your body slows up.

The body is weird. Period.

Anytime my graph dips below my

:: trendline, I expect to see some flat or gain days. Psychologically it
:: is helpful, since it is no surprise now when the scale stopping going
:: down or reverses now. I look forward to it..I know it is part of
:: making progress.

Right.

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DigitalVinyl - 19 Mar 2004 21:31 GMT

>:: "Angie" <icouldbeurse@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>Why? It's just something to shoot at...better to beat it than not make it,
>but as long as you're not gaining, it's no biggie.

My predicted weight loss for March was 13.8 pounds. I set 10 because I
expected to possibly reach my CCLL and see a solid week of no
loss/minor gains. Now I'm fairly certain my CCLL will be 45 or 50 and
probably hit it late April(i'm spending 2 weeks at each carb level). A
ten pound loss for the month is not hard at all--it doesn't really
require me doing anything special. I've got too much weight so it is
coming off easier. This is week ten and I'm experiencing no stalls so
far. April's predicted loss is 12.1 lbs. I will try for that despite
the expected slowdown. I will just have to find some physical work to
do to push harder if I hit CCLL.

>:: Last week had some big losses so I'm coasting through the
>:: "evening out" phase. I'm noticing more and more that any big dip
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>Perhaps so...but don't assume that the extra activity has no effect on fat
>loss...it just may not show up on the scale when you think it ought to.

No, there are obvious fitness benefits to moderate exercise. I just
wonder if those pushing physical xercise hard are working against
their body after a certain point. For me it is a moot point. Strenuous
exercise is a big exertion when you're 300lbs. It doesn't take long
for the heart to start pounding. I also have three bad discs in my
lower back. Any first exercise routinge has to focus on strengthening
the lower back muscles gradually to better support the discs.
Otherwise I'm a just one strain away from being on serious pain
relievers. I ruptured two discs and a third bulging about 2 years ago.

>I think the body really has a rate of
>:: possible loss and you may have short term progress faster than that
>:: rate, but then your body slows up.
>
>The body is weird. Period.

No argument there.

> Anytime my graph dips below my
>:: trendline, I expect to see some flat or gain days. Psychologically it
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>:: Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
>:: OWL-35 carbs/day (CCLL=?)

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Roger Zoul - 20 Mar 2004 16:10 GMT

:: "Roger Zoul" <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> wrote:
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:: wonder if those pushing physical xercise hard are working against
:: their body after a certain point.

I think your perceptions are skewwed....I see no one pushing hard physical
exercise in here. Several in here do promote exercise, including me.

For me it is a moot point.

:: Strenuous exercise is a big exertion when you're 300lbs.

I used to weigh 367 lbs. Strenuous is strenuous...and it relative to the
person doing the exercise. IMO, large people benefit most from exercise in
terms of weight loss. One can rack up large calorie burns with moderate
effort and time works for you.

You can have a stress test done at your doctor's office if you're concerned
about your limits.

:: It doesn't
:: take long
:: for the heart to start pounding.

That's okay...then you'll learn your limits. Over time, you'll get to where
you can withstand your heart pounding. But don't just rush into it. Work
up to it slowly.

I also have three bad discs in my

:: lower back. Any first exercise routinge has to focus on strengthening
:: the lower back muscles gradually to better support the discs.
:: Otherwise I'm a just one strain away from being on serious pain
:: relievers. I ruptured two discs and a third bulging about 2 years
:: ago.

Then you truly need to consult a doctor or specialist before launching into
an exercise program.

::: I think the body really has a rate of
::::: possible loss and you may have short term progress faster than
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:: Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
:: OWL-35 carbs/day (CCLL=?)

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Angie - 20 Mar 2004 18:54 GMT

Add another pound down for 6lbs this week. i have been on the diet for one
day. i started over because of my slip up on the weekend. so my offical
start date is March 19th. when i weighed myself at the beginning of the week
I was 137lbs my goal for the rest of the month is to get below 130lbs. At
this rate i'll be there in no time.

angie
htttp://wantingtolose@bravejournal.com
webjournal

> :: "Roger Zoul" <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> :: Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
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DigitalVinyl - 20 Mar 2004 20:19 GMT

>Add another pound down for 6lbs this week. i have been on the diet for one
>day. i started over because of my slip up on the weekend. so my offical
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>angie
>htttp://wantingtolose@bravejournal.com

corrected URL:
http://wantingtolose.bravejournal.com

>webjournal

I wouldn't consider it a restart... You overate for a weekend. So
what, move on. If anything I think it important to document it's
occurence, what you ate, why you ate it. It may be important later on
to realize that certain situations or food are trouble spots for you.
You will slip up again, we all will. Looking at it as a complete
derailment is just bad for the ego. Just incorporate that into part of
learning how to eat for the rest of your life.

You have to remember that Atkin is not a one-size fits all. You have
to experiment to find out about your own eating and body. Certain odd
foods may trigger hunger, phsyiologically or psychologically. When my
sister first attempted to quit smoking she of course gained weight,
but she was also conscoius that everytime she drank coffee she wanted
a cigarette. Psychologically they were tied together. We have no idea
what association are wired into our brain. Or when a food will affect
our body. While at Induction levels Canteloupe put on a
disprportionate amount of water weight for me. I'm betting that in
later stages when I'm eating more carbs that won't be true--so for now
canteloupe, even 2-3 bite size chunks are out. Sauerkraut seemed to
egg on hunger too--that was a weird one. Yet, so far chocolate-flavors
aren't horrible triggers- and I AM a chocholic.

You've got to look at this more as learning and be willing to give up
and add things to learn their effects on you. Learn why the weekend
went astray, and what food you choose to overeat on. It may be a sign
that you have a food in your LC diet that is still triggering
cravings. Until you are willing to experiment and take that trigger
food out you are struggling against yourself. Artificially sweetened
products, alcohol, and others are suspect triggers. Medication can be
as well but there aren't always substitues for necessary ones.

Primarily, stop beating yourself up and start dissecting what you did,
you might notice a pattern or find a key to avoiding those binges.

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Angie - 21 Mar 2004 05:59 GMT

for one thing that is what i was doing i know that i can't have the things
that i did ate and i haven't had any. also my point i was trying to make was
that it wasn't even really that much for what i ate. and when i do over eat
i don't make a big deal out of it. i do start over, the other point or thing
that i was mentioning was that I had signs that I was getting my tom, which
i have got by the way.
thE REASON i have the webjournal is so that i can keep track of
what i eat. and i know that it isn't a big deal that i over ate. thats not
what the post was about.
that is what i am doing i have taken things out of my diet. i have given up
a number of things. if you took a look at my journal u would have noticed
that i have cut several and have changed a number of things in my eating.
also have done my research, i have read and reread both of dr atkins books i
have notes that i have gotten off of the internet and from here that i check
and double check each day. i write everything down that I eat and drink. And
you know what I must be doing something right cause i have lost 6lbs and 10
inches in one week since yes I am going to say it starting my diet over. i
am pleased with my progress thus far even if some people think that I am
waisting my time or that I am not making any progress. i know that there are
people on this board who are nice and the ones that ...... well i'll just
end it here.

and to finish with what u said. i have learned along time ago that i don't
have to feel guilty if I let myself have something that isn't low carb or
low cal

Angie

> >Add another pound down for 6lbs this week. i have been on the diet for one
> >day. i started over because of my slip up on the weekend. so my offical
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> Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
> OWL-35 carbs/day (CCLL=?)

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Damsel in dis Dress - 19 Mar 2004 19:41 GMT

> I am down 5lbs this week. I started the week out at 137lbs and am currently
>down to 132lbs. i am 2lbs away from my goal for the month which is to get
>under 130lbs. (i got my TOM this afternoon.) But I am back on track as of
>tomorrow morning.

Fabulous week, Angie! Good for you!

Carol

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Sunshyne - 20 Mar 2004 03:20 GMT

> > I am down 5lbs this week. I started the week out at 137lbs and am currently
> >down to 132lbs. i am 2lbs away from my goal for the month which is to get
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>
> Carol

You are doing great!

I seem not to gain weight at my TOM. I used to really have some awful
PMS. Seems like its eased alot with the low carbing. Which is a good
thing.

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