Renewed life and resolve

Excellent! I like to see this news. I am glad you are back on track and I
think you thinking of LC as a lifestyle and not a crash diet is a good idea.
Take your time and have fun with eating LC. You are a good cook and you can
get creative and have fun doing this.

Sugar cravings are pretty common while on pain meds. Glad you are off that
mess.

Take your time and enjoy the ride of getting there!
Curt

"Bear" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hey there all. Well I'm back to work, off the meds and ready for

continuing

Quoted message said:

where I left off.
I've discovered that my sugar cravings are gone along with the pain meds.
What a relief. I didn't understand why I was having those cravings as

sugar

Quoted message said:

was never difficult for me to pass up. It was always the bread, pasta,
potatoes. If I needed comfort from food it was mashed potatoes covered

with

Quoted message said:

creamed corn that called to me.
So I think I can get a handle on it all but not without struggle. I did
learn that planning is everything for me. If I go to work without having
planned my day's meals (and brought them along) I'll screw up for that

day.

Quoted message said:

So I'm not going back on Atkings per se, or any other specific diet other
than low carb. I've done a lot of thinking and more reading and I'm
convinced that lc is the answer to weight management for me. I'm not

looking

Quoted message said:

for huge losses in a short time anymore. If I lose 2 pounds a week, I'll

be

Quoted message said:

happy. I think with a reasonable goal, I will achieve long term weight

loss

Quoted message said:

and not be disappointed.

I've also decided to include in my stats, my highest weight as my starting
point. It was the starting point for this journey and I think it will do

me

Quoted message said:

good to see that everytime I post. I don't want to deny my

accomplishments.

Quoted message said:

(Thank you Doug Freyburger)

Thanks for listening.
--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/289.5/210

Thanks Curt, for all your support.
--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/289.5/210

"curt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:WXtfd.3142$Xq3.1020@trndny01...

Quoted message said:

Excellent! I like to see this news. I am glad you are back on track and

I

Quoted message said:

think you thinking of LC as a lifestyle and not a crash diet is a good

idea.

Quoted message said:

Take your time and have fun with eating LC. You are a good cook and you

can

Quoted message said:

get creative and have fun doing this.

Sugar cravings are pretty common while on pain meds. Glad you are off

that

Quoted message said:

mess.

Take your time and enjoy the ride of getting there!
Curt

"Bear" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hey there all. Well I'm back to work, off the meds and ready for

continuing

Quoted message said:

where I left off.
I've discovered that my sugar cravings are gone along with the pain

meds.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

What a relief. I didn't understand why I was having those cravings as

sugar

Quoted message said:

was never difficult for me to pass up. It was always the bread, pasta,
potatoes. If I needed comfort from food it was mashed potatoes covered

with

Quoted message said:

creamed corn that called to me.
So I think I can get a handle on it all but not without struggle. I did
learn that planning is everything for me. If I go to work without having
planned my day's meals (and brought them along) I'll screw up for that

day.

Quoted message said:

So I'm not going back on Atkings per se, or any other specific diet

other

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

than low carb. I've done a lot of thinking and more reading and I'm
convinced that lc is the answer to weight management for me. I'm not

looking

Quoted message said:

for huge losses in a short time anymore. If I lose 2 pounds a week, I'll

be

Quoted message said:

happy. I think with a reasonable goal, I will achieve long term weight

loss

Quoted message said:

and not be disappointed.

I've also decided to include in my stats, my highest weight as my

starting

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

point. It was the starting point for this journey and I think it will do

me

Quoted message said:

good to see that everytime I post. I don't want to deny my

accomplishments.

Quoted message said:

(Thank you Doug Freyburger)

Thanks for listening.
--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/289.5/210

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden]
says...

Quoted message said:

Hey there all. Well I'm back to work, off the meds and ready for continuing
where I left off.

I'm so glad to hear that!

Quoted message said:

I've discovered that my sugar cravings are gone along with the pain meds.
What a relief. I didn't understand why I was having those cravings as sugar
was never difficult for me to pass up. It was always the bread, pasta,

It's amazing the effect medications can have on appetite and even our
ability to metabolize foods, never mind what they can do to our minds.

Welcome back to the fold! I KNOW you can do it! I'd be THRILLED if I
lost 2 lbs/week -- I'm lucky if I do that in a month -- or TWO sometimes
(my hormones are a little out of whack at the moment).

--
Saffire
205/147/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Hey there Saffy,
You're one of my biggest inspiration on here. I've been lurking and reading
your posts. And you're pics are amazing. You look so good! Thanks for all
the support.

--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/289.5/210

"Saffire" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden]
says...

Quoted message said:

Hey there all. Well I'm back to work, off the meds and ready for

continuing

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

where I left off.

I'm so glad to hear that!

Quoted message said:

I've discovered that my sugar cravings are gone along with the pain

meds.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

What a relief. I didn't understand why I was having those cravings as

sugar

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

was never difficult for me to pass up. It was always the bread, pasta,

It's amazing the effect medications can have on appetite and even our
ability to metabolize foods, never mind what they can do to our minds.

Welcome back to the fold! I KNOW you can do it! I'd be THRILLED if I
lost 2 lbs/week -- I'm lucky if I do that in a month -- or TWO sometimes
(my hormones are a little out of whack at the moment).

--
Saffire
205/147/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

In article <[email hidden]>, you
say...

Quoted message said:

Hey there Saffy,
You're one of my biggest inspiration on here. I've been lurking and reading
your posts. And you're pics are amazing. You look so good! Thanks for all
the support.

Thank YOU!

--
Saffire
205/147/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Bear said:

Hey there all. Well I'm back to work, off the meds and
ready for
continuing where I left off.
I've discovered that my sugar cravings are gone along with
the pain
meds. What a relief. I didn't understand why I was having
those
cravings as sugar was never difficult for me to pass up.
It was
always the bread, pasta, potatoes. If I needed comfort
from food it
was mashed potatoes covered with creamed corn that called
to me.
So I think I can get a handle on it all but not without
struggle. I
did learn that planning is everything for me. If I go to
work without
having planned my day's meals (and brought them along)
I'll screw up
for that day.

So I'm not going back on Atkings per se, or any other
specific diet
other than low carb. I've done a lot of thinking and more
reading and
I'm convinced that lc is the answer to weight management
for me. I'm
not looking for huge losses in a short time anymore. If I
lose 2
pounds a week, I'll be happy. I think with a reasonable
goal, I will
achieve long term weight loss and not be disappointed.

I've also decided to include in my stats, my highest
weight as my
starting point. It was the starting point for this journey
and I
think it will do me good to see that everytime I post. I
don't want
to deny my accomplishments. (Thank you Doug Freyburger)

Thanks for listening.

Welcome back Bear.

--
JJ.
275/175/175 - as of August 29, 2004
Atkins since Sep 1, 2003
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jjsmythe/my_photos
1, 2, 3...98, 99, 100. Done!

Hey JJ. Thanks. It's good to see you're still here now that you're so fit!
Inspiring.
--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/289.5/210

"JJ" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:CaEfd.13267$R05.8241@attbi_s53...

Quoted message said:

Bear said:

Hey there all. Well I'm back to work, off the meds and
ready for
continuing where I left off.
I've discovered that my sugar cravings are gone along with
the pain
meds. What a relief. I didn't understand why I was having
those
cravings as sugar was never difficult for me to pass up.
It was
always the bread, pasta, potatoes. If I needed comfort
from food it
was mashed potatoes covered with creamed corn that called
to me.
So I think I can get a handle on it all but not without
struggle. I
did learn that planning is everything for me. If I go to
work without
having planned my day's meals (and brought them along)
I'll screw up
for that day.

So I'm not going back on Atkings per se, or any other
specific diet
other than low carb. I've done a lot of thinking and more
reading and
I'm convinced that lc is the answer to weight management
for me. I'm
not looking for huge losses in a short time anymore. If I
lose 2
pounds a week, I'll be happy. I think with a reasonable
goal, I will
achieve long term weight loss and not be disappointed.

I've also decided to include in my stats, my highest
weight as my
starting point. It was the starting point for this journey
and I
think it will do me good to see that everytime I post. I
don't want
to deny my accomplishments. (Thank you Doug Freyburger)

Thanks for listening.

Welcome back Bear.

--
JJ.
275/175/175 - as of August 29, 2004
Atkins since Sep 1, 2003
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jjsmythe/my_photos
1, 2, 3...98, 99, 100. Done!

"Bear" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hey there all. Well I'm back to work,

That is always a good thing.

off the meds

Yay!

and ready for continuing

Quoted message said:

where I left off.

Double yay!

Quoted message said:

I've discovered that my sugar cravings are gone along with the pain meds.
What a relief. I didn't understand why I was having those cravings as
sugar
was never difficult for me to pass up. It was always the bread, pasta,
potatoes. If I needed comfort from food it was mashed potatoes covered
with
creamed corn that called to me.

Sugar is the same as potatos but faster acting, and your body knows this.
You weren't really *hurting* for your carbs before you stressed yourself to
the limit trying to get off the meds.

Quoted message said:

So I think I can get a handle on it all but not without struggle. I did
learn that planning is everything for me. If I go to work without having
planned my day's meals (and brought them along) I'll screw up for that
day.

Yeppers.

Quoted message said:

So I'm not going back on Atkings per se, or any other specific diet other
than low carb. I've done a lot of thinking and more reading and I'm
convinced that lc is the answer to weight management for me. I'm not
looking
for huge losses in a short time anymore. If I lose 2 pounds a week, I'll
be
happy. I think with a reasonable goal, I will achieve long term weight
loss
and not be disappointed.

Do I get to toot on a kazoo? This is the biggest achievement you've made
since getting off the meds. Frame of mind is *so* important.

Quoted message said:

I've also decided to include in my stats, my highest weight as my starting
point. It was the starting point for this journey and I think it will do
me
good to see that everytime I post. I don't want to deny my
accomplishments.
(Thank you Doug Freyburger)

Thanks for listening.
--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/289.5/210

Hey this is fantastic!

revek

Thanks so much revek. You're help and concern are grrrrrrrrrrrrrreatly
appreciated.
--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/285.5/210

"revek" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

"Bear" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hey there all. Well I'm back to work,

That is always a good thing.

off the meds

Yay!

and ready for continuing

Quoted message said:

where I left off.

Double yay!

Quoted message said:

I've discovered that my sugar cravings are gone along with the pain

meds.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

What a relief. I didn't understand why I was having those cravings as
sugar
was never difficult for me to pass up. It was always the bread, pasta,
potatoes. If I needed comfort from food it was mashed potatoes covered
with
creamed corn that called to me.

Sugar is the same as potatos but faster acting, and your body knows this.
You weren't really *hurting* for your carbs before you stressed yourself

to

Quoted message said:

the limit trying to get off the meds.

Quoted message said:

So I think I can get a handle on it all but not without struggle. I did
learn that planning is everything for me. If I go to work without having
planned my day's meals (and brought them along) I'll screw up for that
day.

Yeppers.

Quoted message said:

So I'm not going back on Atkings per se, or any other specific diet

other

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

than low carb. I've done a lot of thinking and more reading and I'm
convinced that lc is the answer to weight management for me. I'm not
looking
for huge losses in a short time anymore. If I lose 2 pounds a week, I'll
be
happy. I think with a reasonable goal, I will achieve long term weight
loss
and not be disappointed.

Do I get to toot on a kazoo? This is the biggest achievement you've made
since getting off the meds. Frame of mind is *so* important.

Quoted message said:

I've also decided to include in my stats, my highest weight as my

starting

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

point. It was the starting point for this journey and I think it will do
me
good to see that everytime I post. I don't want to deny my
accomplishments.
(Thank you Doug Freyburger)

Thanks for listening.
--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/289.5/210

Hey this is fantastic!

revek

Bear, welcome back. I found the planning thing was very good for me
too. Starting with decisions I made food shopping and what foods I
prepared for eating in advance. Even when I was home. Having deviled
eggs, frittatas, jello, sugar free pudding, and other low carb snacks
prepared let me snack without over doing. I also think I'm not
drinking enough water right now. Relying too much on artifically
sweetened iced teas, colas, juices, Hood Milk, and coffee.

The more time I focused on dieting the better I was at it. Nowadays
I'm busy with other things and while I'm not gaining more than water
weight, my wieght loss is down below 1 lb a week. That's disappointing
but I'm trying to not beat myself over this. I'm not out of control or
packing on weight so I'm still doing good. I haven't been counting
anything since mid-July and this is the first month I didn't lose
weight. Actually I hit a new low during the middle of the month so
when the water-weight drops off I may actually have lost 2-3.

You have to keep things in perspective. Short term setbacks are not
failure that automatically negate what you've accomplished. You're
getting more settled into how you need to eat for life. And that's
important. You should be putting those cooking talents to work coming
up with creative ways to keep low carb interesting. I think learning
to build a variety in your menu is important.

DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
350/270/Oct-261/225
Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
Maint. not counting (CCLL=50-60)

Thanks DV,
Everything you say rings true for me. It's the focus that makes the
difference. It can also be the thing that throws me because I get tired of
counting and watching everything. But I need to keep my eyes on the prize
and find little rewards to keep me focused. Everytime I get into a smaller
waist size or get a compliment or whatever, it remotivates me and keeps me
focused.

As for the water thing, I bought a big water container that I can take
around. It looks ridiculous but I don't care. I can see how much water I
want to drink for that day and can make sure I finish it. When I blood drawn
recently, the phlebotomist told me I was dehydrated so I'm being very
careful to get in all my water. I do drink sodas as well as Hood milk. I
read that the calcium in milk helps weight loss.

I will be trying to cook more interesting foods that are low carb. I've got
to get away from the idea that you have to have a starch with dinner. I'm so
used to the trinity on the plate, that it takes some getting used to. I'm
determined to make this work this time.

--
Bear-
Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o)
353/284.5/210

"DigitalVinyl" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Bear, welcome back. I found the planning thing was very good for me
too. Starting with decisions I made food shopping and what foods I
prepared for eating in advance. Even when I was home. Having deviled
eggs, frittatas, jello, sugar free pudding, and other low carb snacks
prepared let me snack without over doing. I also think I'm not
drinking enough water right now. Relying too much on artifically
sweetened iced teas, colas, juices, Hood Milk, and coffee.

The more time I focused on dieting the better I was at it. Nowadays
I'm busy with other things and while I'm not gaining more than water
weight, my wieght loss is down below 1 lb a week. That's disappointing
but I'm trying to not beat myself over this. I'm not out of control or
packing on weight so I'm still doing good. I haven't been counting
anything since mid-July and this is the first month I didn't lose
weight. Actually I hit a new low during the middle of the month so
when the water-weight drops off I may actually have lost 2-3.

You have to keep things in perspective. Short term setbacks are not
failure that automatically negate what you've accomplished. You're
getting more settled into how you need to eat for life. And that's
important. You should be putting those cooking talents to work coming
up with creative ways to keep low carb interesting. I think learning
to build a variety in your menu is important.

DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
350/270/Oct-261/225
Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
Maint. not counting (CCLL=50-60)

Bear said:

I've got
to get away from the idea that you have to have a starch with dinner. I'm so
used to the trinity on the plate, that it takes some getting used to.

and so it is in every restaurant in the world. ;-)
But that may change enough to make it easier.

DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
350/269/Oct-261/225
Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
Maint. not counting (CCLL=50-60)