Back because Im NOT the biggest loser...

[sheralayn]

Well hello everyone.... Some of you may recognize me, some may remember me from ADBB as shashee.... Been off and on this WOL for awhile now. Been down to 182, up to 209. Recently have been diagnosed with MS, which has torn my life apart. Even though I have a mild case, the thought of having something that could one day be debilitating just breaks me in two. So of course, I ate....and Ate to drown the pain. Now Im back up to 209, feeling nasty, fat and depressed. Today is day one of NO Carbs. Im having NONE. Ive realized just a little bit makes me hungry and I need to discipline myself again.

In three weeks im going to Jamaica, and I dont want the coast guard called to get the beached whale outta trouble I would love to be in the low 190's when I hop on that plane to the islands...

So Here i am...... This is my little introduction and hopefully I can produce the same results I did the 1st time on this WOE... I had lost 35 pounds in about a month and half..... I know I can do it again with all your help.

And a lil special shout to my buddy Cleo.... you were here when I started, here when I fell, and your here now to help pick me back I up

[Rick]

Hey, welcome back to a great WOE, and to lcbb!!! It sounds like you have a plan, and that you're motivated so I'm sure you'll have great success with the weight loss.

Sorry to hear about the MS, that would certainly depress anyone.

We'll be looking forward to hearing about you reaching that 190 lb goal real soon.

Rick

[TRsWorld]

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psss. And that Cleo is SOMETHIN' good isn't she!?!?
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[bikergoddess]

Hi sheralayn! MS would certainly be a scary diagnosis. If you ever need to ask questions or just vent a little, we're here.

To maximize your loss before Jamaica, I'd keep track of your food intake in fitday.com. It forces you to be honest about what you're really eating, and can show you were you maximize your choices, should you need to tweak.

I did a lot of experimenting when I was losing, but that can lead to periods where you're not losing as fast as you could, so save that for when you get back.

And remember to do your weight bearing exercises! You can tone up in 3 weeks, so that you *look* smaller, and that's the important part, no?

Have a great time!

Laura

[sheralayn]

Hi and Thank you everyone!! Its scary and Ill need to vent, but right now im doing good with it. I have only had one episode and hopefully that will be the last.

Biker-Thanks for the info.. I will try to put everything into fit day, im gonna drink lots of water and Try to tone up. I bought some weights to do arm exercises (HATE MY ARMS) and I have an Ab Lounge 2 which not only is good o nthe abs but I love it for my back! I shouldve really started this more than just three weeks before going away, but I guess better late then never.

I look forward to talking with all of you and hope I have good results next Friday when I will weigh in

[katlam]

Hey Sheralyn welcome back to the low-carb world.

Any diagnosis with potentially debilitating effects would blow EVERYONE out of their zone. Glad you've pulled yourself up and dusted yourself off and come back.

My cousin was just diagnosed this last year and it threw her into a huge tailspin and she's just pulling out of it.

Post away and keep on to your goals, the mini Jamaica one and the end one as well.

Kathy

[bikergoddess]

Hey, 3 weeks is better than 2. Way better than 1. You have a lot of time to build up muscle. If you can, get to a gym and either do the machines or free weights. Either would be great at this point (I have opinions about the long term use of one exclusively).

If you can't, then take a page from the Army and do things like pushups, pull ups, jogging, (situps are taken care of). A really good leg toner are lunges. I do stationary (because I'll fall, otherwise). Plies are also pretty good (anything ballet-like, really (heels together in the air, feet at 90 degree angle, squat without lowering heels, then rise)). Yoga (although results take longer to show).

hehe, plus the body benefit, you'll have more energy while you're there to go see everything!

Laura

[sheralayn]

Awww thanks Laure Im gonna start doing all that tomorrow and if I cant drop the poundage I can atleast LOOK like I have, lol.

No cheats, made it through the whole day........ Im so proud, so very proud of myself!

YAY

[Rick]

Just wanted to say !!! Good for you for making it through the day... you have a lot of success ahead of you!

Rick

[cleochatra]

{{{you}}} Way to go! I'm so proud of you!!!

[bikergoddess]

Long term success is merely comprised of many short term successes. One day is a great start. Make a goal before each mealtime to make this the 'perfect' Atkins meal and don't count anything before or after. If you screw up one meal, make the same goal next meal. Before you know it, you'll be hot and sexy in Jamaica.

Laura

[sheralayn]

Todays day three, made it all day. I am so hoping the scale gives me a surprise on Friday... WooOt WooT...... The only exercise I got today was putting an filing cabinet together..... so one arm got exercise, but its ok.... Ill try again tomorrow

Thanks, cleo rick and laura Yes i am hoping to be sorta sexy in jamaica,. lol

[Betty]

Welcome and hey 3 days is good. Like Laura says, long term goals are set by making mini goals and meeting them first. It is good to see the big picture, but then pull back and take it one step at a time.
You know your LCBB family is here. We shout hooray for success, and we give a shoulder to lean on when it is needed.