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    I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

    My partner, Michael, is pretty much obliged to have Thanksgiving dinner with his family, today. He's getting ready to leave as I write this, so I won't be spending the day with the person with whom I most want to be. For several years, now, my friend Ruthi has invited me to spend Thanksgiving with her family. Last year, when I was on my way down the first time, and weighed just about what I weigh now, I did what a good Atkineer is supposed to do. I brought along mashed caulliflower, homemade (with Splenda) cranberry sauce, some brie, and a wonderful (if I do say so myself!) Splenda sweetened New York style cheesecake.

    Of course, when Ruthi learned that Michael and I couldn't share the day, she invited me again, this year. Now, I know I should have just done the same sorts of things, again, but, I'll be honest, I just didn't feel up to facing the temptation of all the illegal stuff that would be there. I know I'm stronger than the stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and the various desserts, but I just wasn't up to fighting them. So, I've chosen to be a coward and stay home, alone.

    Am I depressed? Do I feel deprived? Nope! I'll call all my family members today and have a fun time talking to each of them. I've got four straight days of not having to go to work, and Michael will be back home tonight. The two of us will do something especially nice for dinner tomorrow. (I always make an Atkins legal meal and supplement with an additional, more carb laden, item for him.)

    So, I'm happy, and I feel blessed this holiday. Although I hope none of you choose my coward's way, I sincerely DO hope that all of you wonderful folks have a fantastic, blessed -- and legal! -- Thanksgiving.
    Last edited by Chris; November 24, 2005, 11:08 AM.
    -Chris



    Male, 58 5'4"
    First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
    This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost

    Down 33.5 pounds from highest weight
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    Re: I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

    Well, I'm home, too, Chris! Let's boogie! Not alone, but I'm here. We can partay!
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    • #3
      Re: I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

      Happy Thanksgiving you two!
      34 yr old Female

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      • #4
        Re: I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

        BTW, Chris, it takes bravery to know where we are weak, and strength to know where we struggle. That makes you brave and strong.



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        • #5
          Re: I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

          Originally posted by cleochatra
          BTW, Chris, it takes bravery to know where we are weak, and strength to know where we struggle. That makes you brave and strong.
          Cleo!
          -Chris



          Male, 58 5'4"
          First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
          This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost

          Down 33.5 pounds from highest weight

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          • #6
            Re: I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

            You do what you have to do sometimes...nothing coward about it. Have a great day Chris.

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            • #7
              Re: I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

              Sometimes it is better to avoid the temptation as I had to do earlier in the week. I knew that I could not attend lunch with a friend without having a good cheat, so I had to avoid it that day. Sometimes, that is the best way. As long as you are not feeling lonely! We are thinking about you. I have my family here with me so I am not lonely, but let's not forget it is my MIL.
              149.8/no weigh/ 119



              1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
              what the rungs mean to me:
              rung 1 - more veggies
              rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
              rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
              rung 4 - berries, melon
              rung 5 - wine -
              rung 6 - beans, hummus
              rung 7 - other fruits
              rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
              rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
              Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
              (on to pre-maintenance)

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              • #8
                Re: I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

                Well guys,

                I'm off to my first Holiday dinner. I almost gave up and in. I overslept this morning and didn't start making my "legal" sides that I had planned: faux potatoes, sweet potatoe sweetened w/ splenda and sugar-free syrup, low-carb stuff w/ sausage, and sauteed button mushrooms w/ crustless pumpkin pie for dessert.

                I decided I'll just be late - I'm taking MY stuff!! I purchased my own ham steak, as they are having sugar-laden ham. I didn't get to make my pumpkin pie dessert or my faux mashed potatoes, but I made everything else!!

                I'm about to get in the shower and I'm sooo proud of myself. Then it's off to my aunt's house for Thanksgiving dinner with about 15 other people. At least four of them are diabetic and I'm NOT and bringing my own 'good' and healthy food. So there!!

                Happy Thanksgiving guys!!!

                Love and hugs,
                Punkin-kid
                Punkin-kid
                ANA Start: June 10, 2005
                HW 303/SW 297.5/CW 259+8 (as of 11-26-06)/175
                37 years old, 5'3", female

                Starting over: October 14, 2006 --- Fell again on Nov 2nd...
                Initial start: June 2005
                Most weight lost: 62.5 lbs by February 2006
                Found the slippery slope: March/April 2006
                Completely fell off wagon: August 2006



                ...it's NEVER too late to live happily ever after...or start again

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                • #9
                  Re: I'll admit it, I took the coward's way out!

                  Chris...don't feel you were a coward...I stayed home also by choice. I had two invitations and just thought better of going to either place. I'm not sorry I stayed home and stayed legal. Both place of course would have turkey and a veggie I could eat but why take the chance with either too much food...the wine...and being bugged with the "oh, one day won't hurt" deal....I KNOW one day hurts and I've been too good to screw it up.

                  I enjoyed this day...and still have 3 more days off Hope everyone else had a good one too!!
                  Spikette
                  Female
                  5'1"
                  SW 122 CW 117 Mini goal 110 Final goal 108


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