Well until I decide on what I'm doing.....I'm heading to McDonalds :D See ya after lunch ladies!

If you need a little motivation booster, you could try the 7 day mini cleanse my trainer put me on. I talk to him online but he is very legitimate. He is a professional bodybuilder and the women he helps look great (he is very familiar w/ the female metabolism). I did the cleanse and not only did I feel completely better, I lost 8 lbs. I'm sure it's mostly water weight but it's exactly the motivation I needed. Let me know if u want to know more.

and another message to everyone, check out www.bodybuilding.com and go into their supersite. Don't let the name fool you. There are tons and tons of articles on how to lose weight and fat. This is where most of my knowledge of fitness and dieting comes from. There is also a transformation section where regular women (like you ladies) have lost all their weight and formed themselves into toned women. They post their diets and exercise schedules as well.

hahahahaha you SUCK !!! (don't tell but I had BK Burgers last night for the first time in 5 months hehe) :D Talk about doing it MY WAY:p

Cool !! is he cute ???

HAHA, not to me...he's 47. Maybe you'll think so ;).

If anyone wants to check out his website, it's www.soabodybuilding.com

I'm not into doing fancy stuff either. AFter a while of the same old stuff, it's nice to put a different flavor in your mouth though. And I like to try different recipes. You can do really simple on atkins. Hotdogs, hamburgers, boiled chicken, fried eggs, boiled eggs, sliced cheese, bacon. Honestly after a few days you completely feel NOT hungry and you find it to be a CHORE to eat. I usually make up a bunch of food at once, like boil up a pot of eggs and make a bunch of chicken and then I'll just nibble on it a little during the next few days and then I'll make up a bunch more when it's gone. I hate to cook and I especially hate to cook meat! I just peeled me two boiled eggs, I ate one and a 1/2 and threw the rest away. I feel stuffed! Last night we made hamburger patties and I had to force myself to eat just one. :thumbup: If nothing else you lose weight because you are not eating as much food. My appetite is already suppressed. That is the best!

Every diet is not for everyone. It's important to find the one that is right for you and the one you can stick to. My husband loves this diet, he loves meat. He is now as healthy as he was the day I married him. He doesn't take 9 pills a day anymore and his cholesteral is almost back to normal, down from a range that was too high to even be calculated by the lab. I will do this diet to reach my goal and then maintain the weightloss with a way of eating that is more comfortable for me.

I'm going to try it I think after the new year. Your talking me into it :) I forgot to ask though...I'm a pop junkie....everyday I drink pepsi. Can I still drink it? Its my only source of caffiene. Also, what about chocolate? I get small cravings here and there.

Ha Ha, I couldn't resist writting that! And I went too!!!!

I bet those burgers were good too!!! Gotta satisfy that urge once in a while thats for sure!

Did you ever go to RL, and did hubby get some?

YES MAM and I did bring it home for him - Had Shrimp Scampi for lunch - now that's a FIRST in a long long time and thank you so much:)

You'll have to drink DIET. SOrry, but no sugar. You can buy sugar free chocolate that tastes really good, it gets me through my cravings.

I just realised what I wrote could be taken in a different manner! LOL!!!

I did the atkins diet 3 years ago and lost 28lbs very quickly which i kept off for 2 years but in this last year have put 14lb back on and would love to lose that again as i feel so uncomfortable.

I will be back on Atkins reallly soon. It is the only diet I have ever been successful with. I found that deviled eggs were a great substitute for sweet things. I usedHellmans mayo, just a dab of mustard and Splenda.

I have never thought to add splenda to deviled eggs. I will try that too!

Day 4 for me and 3 pounds are gone! I know it's just water weight right now but you have to get rid of that first and hey...I'm all for anything that lets me button that top button on my jeans and still feel comfortable!

As for the pop question...I drink Diet Rite...I also still drink my coffee and I have decaf iced tea with Splenda. I need to look for some of that sugar free chocolate though!

MMMM, chocolate with almonds is my favorite. Look in the diabetic aisle at the drug store. There's a bunch to choose from. You subtract the sugar alcohols to get the net carb count.

I love Diet Rite! It seems so sweet it's like having a regular pepsi.

Also, I tried the cinnamon bun atkins bars with a cup of coffee. I actually kind of liked it. I don't usually like the atkins bars.

O.k...I just wanted to see if this thread motivated anyone else enough to join in?? It's been pretty quiet...come on...speak up! I'm still losing...5 pounds so far and I feel pretty good! I'm moving on to goal #2!

I will join when I get back home from vacation,promise.I think I have gained 10 pounds in a week. Good luck and keep it up girls.

4 pounds lost :thumbup:

One note of caution about sugar free chocolates and candies...some people don't react well to the sugar alcohols in them. They can cause bloating and gas and diarrhea in some people so I'd recommend that you try a few before stocking up on sugar free candies. I used to get terrible cramps from many sugar alcohols but my boyfriend didn't so keep that in mind because it can be EXTREMELY uncomfortable :(

My boyfriend and I went on the SouthBeach Diet in 2003 and I lost about 15lbs. I'd say that for the most part I kept if off but my weight still fluctuates 5-7lbs. He lost it fast but gained most of it back. My problem is that I have a sweet tooth and I missed fruits and my sweets--especially ice cream. There are sugar free ice creams but they just didn't taste the same to me:( .It wasn't too difficult eating low carb. I was skeptical at first because I ALWAYS CRAVE sugar and everything I read said that you won't crave sugars. Someone recommended not to give in during the first 3 days--I totally agree with that. You just need to get over the hump and then it's smooth sailing. I liked south beach vs. atkins because not only are you eating low carb, but you are eating healthier fats too. They recommend canadian bacon or turkey bacon rather than real bacon and low fat cheeses rather than the real stuff (if you can actually tolerate low fat cheese).

Dana Carpender has really good low carb cookbooks--her first one was 500 low carb recipes. South Beach diet (the blue book) also has some tasty recipes. There should also be a TON online given the low carb craze of recent years. Let me know if anyone needs recipes because I have about 12 low carb cookbooks.

sorry for the long post--i got carried away :eek:
good luck to everyone :)

I just want to share my exciting news!!

I actually got a tear in my eye about this. LOL

I just took my wedding ring off. That may not seem like a big deal BUT...I haven't been able to do that FOR 5 YEARS!!! Seriously, during my 2nd pregnancy i gained so much weight that I couldn't get it off and I havent since, my little boy is 5 years old...I'm embarassed, I have never admitted that to anyone.

And now my finger is WARPED!! LOL I'm going to leave my ring off for a few days to let it breathe :p

Congratulations!!! You Go Girl :D

WAY TO GO GIRL !! What a great way to start the new year :thumbup:

Ok so I've been ready recipes and meal plans for Atkins and South Beach. Do you have to follow these meal plans or can you just eat low carb and get the same effect. Half of these meals I've never even heard of!

Few more questions...what about milk, ceral, salt , and Miracle whip?

I thought of another one! Pickles???? I LOVE dill pickles...I see cucumbers are ok, so I assume I can have my pickles???

No cereal or milk. They do have low carb versions of both. Like soy milk and soy chocolate milk and they have low carb cereal too, but it's also very soy tasting. I don't care for either but I know some do like it.

For Atkins you do not have to follow any recipes at all. It can be as easy as just boiling chicken. The only rule is keep the carb count low.

For the South Beach Diet, I have no idea.

When reading labels to learn about carbs, you can subtract dietary fiber and also any sugar alcohols.

Salt is ok, I don't know about Miracle whip. Mayonnaise is fine.

Pickles and cucumbers are fine. A good way to determine what veggies are ok is the color. You can have any green veggie. Some are higher in carbs than others though. Carrots are high, potatoes are absolutely too high. Tomatoes should be in moderation.