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Bonnie, its a deal. I have to go to a banquet tonight for DH work so I will get back at it in the morning. I should have no problem being back in ketosis by Monday. Thanks, Amy

Ok, why...why....why....did I put the bad carbs in my mouth. For almost a month I have been losing like crazy, staying well in ketosis and not craving sweets at all!! Then it happened...I splurged. I ate a hot fudge Sunday.... The sugar cravings are back, and I am no longer in ketosis. I can't lose my momentum!! HELP!!!!!

OK, I'm adding Ollie. Then I will leave the list alone. Name..............Current.....Goal......Lost..... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........172.........155.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......0....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Renewedhope........179.........155.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......0.......

Ok guys, here is how you do this. You copy the most current list on the challenge and then paste it to your post adding your info in alphabetical order. then you paste the entire list in order to updaye your info. this will keep everyones current info on the list. I have updated everyones info so far into one list, so just add from here. Luvinke.... thanks for getting this started!! I so love challenges Here's the list so far! Name..............Current.....Goal......Lost..... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........172.........155.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......0....... Renewedhope........179.........155.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......0....... Ok, that should do it. If I put anyones info in wrong please correct it. Ok girls, LET'S LOSE SOME WEIGHT!!!!

hey anew. I am from texas as well. We are close to the same age. My surgery weight was 242. We seem to have some things in common, and our screenames mean the same thing. Kinda cool I thought. You know, I still want a hamburger and fries. For me, it's not about not being able to have things. When our family eats hamburgers I fix the hamburger just without the bun, then I eat very slowly, and I have been known to eat 1 or 2 fries. It is not about doing without completely, just modifying what has been routine for so long. Best wishes to you!!

WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful picture!! I can't wait to see more. I am SOOOOO happy for you!! IMHO, there is nothing quite as wonderful as being pregnant!!

I read some good advice on here that really made sense to me. How much tone your skin maintains has to do with your skin's elasticity. I have been very surprised at how well my skin has done for the most part. Here is what I read...... If you have stretch marks then that skin is stretched out. That skin will not go back to normal. I look at my tummy. On my stomach, my breasts, and my inner thighs I have a lot of stretch marks. It is my understanding that this skin will not tone up. I plan to have ps when I get to my first goal. Ok, for this husband thing.....You will not find a man who loves and is devoted to his wife more than my dh. It is because of our honesty with each other that I know he is not attracted to my loose skin. He is very attracted to me and very proud of my accomplishments, but I don't think anyone's significant other would just absolutely not notice the skin or if you held up 2 pictures after weight loss. One with the skin and one without, he would say that they look the same to him. If there is a man who wouldn't even notice I have never met him....Furthermore, I am glad my dh notices!! I am glad he wants me to look my best!!

My DH loves me period. We are very honest with each other regarding everything. That includes my weight loss, and yes, skin. I am planning to have PS when I reach 150.(only 29 pounds away). DH is very supportive of that decision. He wants me to look the best I can look. This is primarily for me and how I feel about myself, but I would be lying if I said that it wasn't for him too. He is very physical and appearance is important to him. He is very nice to look at I might add. We began dating in high school, so he knew me at a size 6. He is not discusted by my loose skin. In fact, when I fuss about it, he says, "would you rather it be filled with fat?" Nice point. We can't wait for me to have PS and get rid of my skin. I can't wait to model sexy lingerie for him minus the loose belly skin and with new perky boobs. He is great and would support whatever decision I made. I am a stay at home mom and I am very appreciative that he is willing to pay lots of money for me to look and feel the way I didn't even think was possible a year ago, and now it's happening!!

Good point. Thanks for the reminder!!

Mamato, You can do this. It is hard initially, but once you are in ketosis, the cravings become MUCH less and you have more energy. Its those first few days that are a killer. Hang in there!!

I'm staying on plan today because I have PMS and I always blow it this TOM and I want to be stronger than the cravings this time!!

I have been taking in very few carbs and really scared to add them for fear of my weight loss slowing. The ketone sticks are helping me add some back. I would love to know if greater ketones means greater weight loss, or will weight loss continue as long as we are in ketosis at all??? I'm sure there is a difference in the loss between trace ketones and large ketones, but if I stay in the moderate range will my weighloss be significantly less than when I have large amounts of ketones????

Bonnie, My BMI dipped below 40 in the past 5 years, but my insurance covered my band. It is my understanding that what they are looking for are efforts at weight loss, but inabiilty to mantain the weight. I could be wrong, but I do know that mine dipped as well, but was still covered. I was concerned about the same thing. Congrats on the great weight loss!! I started lowcarbing again about a month ago. I did my monthly measurements and in the past month I have lost 15 pounds and 10.75 inches. Low carbing really works well for me. Bloo, I have become quite addicted to my ketone sticks. Last night I ate a couple of strawberries with supper. This moring my ketone stick is still showing large amounts of ketones, so I know that I can add that small amount of carbs. I am going to start toying with adding some carbs back as long as I continue to lose and I stay well in ketosis.

Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I am 29 pounds from beginning this part of my journey. I plan to have the same procedures that you had plus surgery on my arms as well (if I can find a doc to do all). Reading your story has really helped me know better what to expect!! HOpe you continue to heal well and quickly!! Thanks for being an open book.

Great NSV Loser. I just love reading these. My latest.... Today my doctor told me that I am now overweight not obese!!!

I'm staying on plan today because I feel soooooo much better when I do.

So glad things are still giong well. Can't wait to see the little guy/girl on the ultrasound!!!!!

cgailee, I updated you. Way to go on the weightloss. I am down 1 more pound!! WooHoo. Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......9......22 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............208........200.......11......8 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............218........200.......12.....18 erikadawn...........207........190.......0......17 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............174.5......170.......4.5....4.5 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............168........160.......6......8 kathystrick.........312........288.......6......24 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........225........208.......8......17 LessNLess...........147........140.......4.......7 Lilmissband-aid.....242........239.......0.......3.4 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......11......14 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......20.4...30 MollyMolly..........185........188.......19......-3 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............227........222.......15......5 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........179........180.......17.....-1 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............212........204.......0.......8 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............314........299.......13......15 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........128.2......120.......6......8.2 Bunkey1965................215.............205..........10..........10

Mamato, Hang in there. You WILL get there. I hate plateaus, but if you keep at it the scales will drop!!

polycystic ovararian symdrome. I'm blessed to have it as well:frown:

Hey guys!! I've been out of town all weekend and just got in. welcome to all the new folks. I did pretty good this weekend. Passed up lots of yummy looking Desserts. My only big mess up was homemade ice cream last night and about 1/4 of a can coke. My family goes to a ranch in Oklahoma each year. So.... we each cook a meal, and my granny fixes all the desserts. We are really good cooks. :ohmy: I was very proud of myself for sticking with low carb except the ice cream and coke!! I have a question. I ate the ice cream last night around 7 or so. At about 2 today my ketone stick showed me to have a trace amount of ketones down from my usual large abount. Is this enough time to be a result of the ice cream last night??? If so, then if didn't kick me out of ketosis completely, so I can probably safely add some fruit to my diet!! What to you fellow ketone stick users think?? Amy

I am going to unsubscribe from this thread. I encourage you all to do the same. After all, we are giving this troll what they want. OUr responses. So, see ya!

What kind of fruits do you eat. Berries are lower in carbs so I thought I would add them first.

Bloo, I am not really keeping up with number of carbs each day. Occasionally I'll eat some green beans, etc, but mostly just meat and maybe a little cheese. I am not eating much at all. Since my last fill my portiion sizes hav gone WAY down. I really need to add more fruit and veggies. I just hate to stop this weight loss I am havng. Don't know what to do. On the ketosticks I am having large quantities of ketones. The stick is really dark. I think I should be able to add some carbs without stopping ketosis.

I love it. The first time I saw it, I copied it and saved it to my computer. I love to pull it up and see what I have lost now.