Wed Check in Dec 13

[Outback Jess]

Hey everybody at STAC. Checking in this morning
Yesterday I went to Walmart. I was doing pictures and I decided while they printed to try on some different jeans. The bottom line was a sz14 fit, a 16 didn't and even an 18 in a nother brand did not fit. I left with a $12.96 pair of size 14 cords. I learned numbers again cannot be accepted as "concrete"...
Things vary from brand to brand...Things vary from fat to muscle...
Numbers give you a basic feel for things, I am not in the 200's any more, and I am not in the 180's any more, but the exact concrete number will vary with every scale I step on, every pair of jeans in every store will vary just enough to confuse me. So I go for the "feeling"...how do you feel today? Feeling thinner or bloated. Feeling full or hungry. Feeling in control and focusing on other things in your life? Or, focused totally and consumed by what the numbers say...and HEY, are you allowing the numbers to say more than they are meant to say???
Just some thoughts today. I long ago left the scale in the bathroom. I only visit once a week, most times. It changes every day...I don't take the numbers with me, I take the feelings with me. How I feel in my jeans, that's where my focus is. How I feel about my progress, my efforts, my self respect. I can't fine "the true size" in the mall. I can't find the "true weight" probably even in the doctors office. All of those vary. So I look inside, push all my "stuff, my issues, my baggage" aside and look at me, and sense me.
I feel good. I feel good about my hard work, my focus and my demeanor here. I feel good about the truth. Forget the numbers, I'm going to leave out of this place.

[julirama723]

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Jess--good post. Especially hard for me, because I love numbers...they're tangible and concrete and they're proof...but mostly I concentrate on how I feel. Today I feel a little bloated (TOM) but when I looked in the mirror before I took a shower this a.m. I couldn't believe how much smaller I looked...where is my stomach going? As long as it disappears, I don't care where it goes. :P

All this sizing just annoys the heck out of me. And the fact that my body shape is changing totally complicates it. But it's all part of the process...I like my body a lot better now, I feel comfortable in it and with it.

Today is a busy day--last day before the Holiday Concerts! Lots of planning, rehearsing, and prep work today. Not to mention after-school tutoring and Kickboxing class! I will be sleeping like a log tonight...

[Tamster158]

Re: Wed Check in Dec 13

Good morning all!

Jess, Walmart sizes are always like that for me. I hate it! Their Faded Glory brand usually runs small. I think the Lee brand fits better, but I buy the "relaxed" fit.

Anyway, WTG on buying a size 14! Based on what you've been posting, I'm sure that 14 is your actual size. I can't wait to get into a 14! Maybe 10 more pounds?

Have a great day everybody!
~Tammy

[Ayria]

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Mornin STACers! Well, after giving it a lot of thought yesterday, I've decided to make some changes to my plans already (not my eating though, hehe). I feel better about things now and I can't wait for Christmas to come. So far it just doesnt feel like a holiday season - even through Thanksgiving I never got the feeling. Maybe its because we still dont have a tree up and I'm not baking anything. I'm a hardcore baker, and my waistline will atest to that! I really want to make a gingerbread house, I haven't done that in years. Oh well, I don't know if I could be trusted around the decorations for that yet =P.

[SouLThinKing]

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Hi all!! Couldn't stop this morning to post so I came home for lunch and stopped in. I only have a few minutes before I rush back to work. I feel thinner today doesn't that make you smile when you can say that. Like Jess said I really don't care about the numbers anymore (well not obsessed) I feel good and that is what matters. I'll check back in tonite. Hey Biggest Loser finalle!!! Everyone watch.
Nichole

[Quitstretchin']

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.....I love numbers...they're tangible and concrete and they're proof....

Good morning folks,

Hey Julirama, I'm also a number's girl. They are concrete and exact for the most part.
Since getting back on the wagon, I have been struggling. Not slipping up, but fiending for certain foods for no good reason at all! This happens a lot in the beginning for me, so I spend a lot of my mornings skipping breakfast just to avoid the kitchen until I get a grip of myself (not every morning though...however today was one of those days) ...I know this is a bad decision but I am plum out of "coping skills" sometimes!
Coming here helps a lot!!

Is it this hard for anyone else the first several weeks? I just never realized how poorly prepared I've been in life to "eat well"!!

Hubby and I had a discussion the other day about me sticking to this. I seem to be able to accomplish many other things, but when it comes to my weight and health, I have yet to get that under control. I do not want to disappoint myself again by conveniently falling off of the wagon...knowing that the ADBB is so forgiving and understanding and end up holding myself less accountable, knowing that I can always START OVER.

I read a lot of the post here and seem to come across a lot of people that simply make up their minds to do this....and without a doubt, they make huge strides! Realistically though, I know that this can not always be the case. I am assuming that I probably only see what I want to see and gloss over all of you that struggle too. How many times does it take before you get it right? Before you can say you are definately in control????????!!!!!!!

Just my BLAH, BLAH, BLAH for the morning.........Have a great Wednesday!

[easttexasdaisy]

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It is hardest on me right before and during TOM. The rest of the time the cravings are pretty much gone.

I prefer gauging my struggle with how my clothes fit too. I try to never get any bigger than my 12's in my closet before refocusing and dropping my carb level. I can't get maintance right. But I find if I draw a line in the closet and say I'm not buying any bigger clothes so I must lose a little to have more clothing options I really do better. So I juggle my weight between size 10 and size 12. I'm 5'7" and large framed so that works well for me. Right now I'm modified OWL under 30 carbs a day and hangin out from the nuts rung down. Making it a doable WOL is what all of us are searching for. And really want to be back in all my 10's ASAP. I just feel more comfortable in my own skin at that size.

Anyway another work day. Been a little boring this morning. Hope it picks back up this afternoon. Am doing great on the water today. My family being supporrtive gave me a diet rite tangerine soda last week, haven't opened it yet but thinking I might try it later. I typically hate the taste of nutrasweet, but this is splenda so maybe it would be better. Almost hate to try something new like diet soda though. If I like it I might want more...... decisions, decisions

Anyway wishing everyone a happy Atkins friendly day!

[HarlemUSA]

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Congratulations Jess! It seems like all your hardwork is paying off and now your reaping the rewards. 'Represent Girl.'

Hey everybody at STAC. Checking in this morning
Yesterday I went to Walmart. I was doing pictures and I decided while they printed to try on some different jeans. The bottom line was a sz14 fit, a 16 didn't and even an 18 in a nother brand did not fit. I left with a $12.96 pair of size 14 cords. I learned numbers again cannot be accepted as "concrete"...
Things vary from brand to brand...Things vary from fat to muscle...
Numbers give you a basic feel for things, I am not in the 200's any more, and I am not in the 180's any more, but the exact concrete number will vary with every scale I step on, every pair of jeans in every store will vary just enough to confuse me. So I go for the "feeling"...how do you feel today? Feeling thinner or bloated. Feeling full or hungry. Feeling in control and focusing on other things in your life? Or, focused totally and consumed by what the numbers say...and HEY, are you allowing the numbers to say more than they are meant to say???
Just some thoughts today. I long ago left the scale in the bathroom. I only visit once a week, most times. It changes every day...I don't take the numbers with me, I take the feelings with me. How I feel in my jeans, that's where my focus is. How I feel about my progress, my efforts, my self respect. I can't fine "the true size" in the mall. I can't find the "true weight" probably even in the doctors office. All of those vary. So I look inside, push all my "stuff, my issues, my baggage" aside and look at me, and sense me.
I feel good. I feel good about my hard work, my focus and my demeanor here. I feel good about the truth. Forget the numbers, I'm going to leave out of this place.

[Laura1369]

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checking in late...flu..or a bug..been in bathroom all day... cheated...drank OJ.... water wasn't cutting it with everything coming out... i still drank my water but had a whole bunch of orange juice... it did settle my tummy as it usually does and depending on how I am feeling tomorrow i go back to no sugar.... was doing so well tooo... why me?

[BigRunner]

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Don't know if you have room for one more here?

This is my official 3rd time around.

This time around I am not letting the scale get the better of me or let it dictate how I feel. I weigh in once per week and that's it. Last time it would be an official weigh in plus 50 "check ups". Holding well on that commitment. However, I found I was becoming compulsive with the Ketostix. So, I pitched them this morning.

Progress will be evaluated on "feel" (no cravings, not hungry all the time, not always thinking of the next meal, etc.) Instead, I will try on some of my "small" clothes each week and see how I am progressing towards actually fitting into them again.

Rich

[Tamster158]

Re: Wed Check in Dec 13

Welcome to STAC Rich -- you're starting off with the right mindset -- check in with us every day -- it really helps!

Laura -- I'm sorry to hear that you're sick -- take care of yourself!

Tammy