Thurs 1/18 check in

[Outback Jess]

Today is a good day. I say that to myself and I just step into that creation. I create my attitude, not the surrounding situations. I create my altitude. It's all in how we think. I think it's gonna be a great day. I can make myself eat right, drink my water and exercise. I can do this today and do it well. Everything is possible today, the things I have to get done, the demands pulling on me in many directions, and my personal objectives...things can be sorted out and taken care of. Because that's my attitude and my energy will follow, and my mood will rise up and I will achieve.

That's the my plan today to create this attitude. To plot out my course over rough terrain, personal cross winds, and inclimate weather, within myself.
So often in the early days of Atkins I had to "get thru myself" to get out and achieving my objectives. I had to "get thru" the cravings, the hunger, the fatigue, the loss, real loss of my trigger foods. Sometimes (well actually alot of the time) I had to "get thru" my moods, my bloating, my "i dont' wanna do it" attitudes. Getting thru ME was tough...Now I know exactly how to NEGOTIATE with myself, and I won't tolerate much whining, or crying, or laziness. I won't listen to the old "reasonings", you can do it later, you deserve this or that~! Nope, I give no slack to that trash talk...
My battles are not from within at this moment, my "within" is calmed and under control, not taking the upper hand at all...
My battles are circumstances beyond my control. Creating challenges to work thru...the last thing I need is to hear "ME" piping up with crap-talk...
I call myself the CEO, I am the chief Exec. Officer of me, and I operate specifically from that pretext!
Give me the map, let's plot the course and GO...I am focused, I limit my exposure to the negative, and I seek solutions that are positive...No time to negotiate, no time to crap-talk...

Today is a good day, "because I said so!" (I'm also a parent! So I know that line well)

[PigsInSpace]

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Amen sister, preach the gospel! Yes, those positive thoughts are more than encouraging. I like the CEO of me concept. Make those little demon voices that urge you to fall off the wagon come crawling to your office while you slam the door in their face and tell them to get back into the basement and mop the floors or do something useful for a change!

Worked out for an yesterday instead of only a half an hour, today heading for a full day of work. Getting every so slighty discouraged that the scale is showing hardly any loss after a week and a half of strict Induction. BUT, I thin I need to toss that scale somewhere out of sight for awhile.

have a good day everyone! Oh, and if anyone has a minute, I've been searching the threads for the name of that website where you can enter your body measurements to track your progress. I can't remember the name of it or find it anywhere. If anyone knows it, please shoot it to me ! Thank you ever so much!

Take care today--take care of YOU!

[RachelnLa]

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hahaha! Loved the post, Jess! I'm a parent too, and I need to tell myself to get back on that gazelle! I have been staying busying in the yard and house, etc.. it's just not the same.


I'm hanging in there. Trying to get more organized in the new year which gives me more free time.. and I should be using it to exercise but instead I'm busy with tons of other things. Things that need getting done...so I'm driving hard in that area. A new house will be so nice... room to house the gazelle and have it staring at me daily and calling my name. I cannot wait! It seems to be happening. You know, 90 mph one day and then a screeching halt the next. But we are making progress.

I was out of town this past weekend - party for a friend - and while I did not get compliments as most of these people don't know me.. *I* felt so good about myself. It was so nice to get into my outfit and not feel stuffed or restricted. It sure shines through with the attitude!

It's all about the attitude! I plan on making mine a good one today! I've got chicken to bake with this cold weather. Couldn't beat the sales this week. Good eating on the way.

I see lots of new faces! Hello everyone!

[julirama723]

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Hey all!

Yep, you've gotta be the boss of yourself, and make sure nobody else is!

Today I'm being the boss, oh yes, drinking my water, packed a great lunch, and I'm ready for some miles on the treadmill after school. Today's the day I'm helping out a co-worker with a training plan for weights. She asked me for advice so I am very excited to lend a hand! I couldn't believe that she was asking ME for advice about how to get into shape. Crazy world!

Have a great day, STACers.

[Wonder Woman]

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Great post! I agree that it is challenging when you feel so calm on the inside but there are still outside events that we all have to deal with. At those times, the inner calm is even MORE important.

I didn't make it to the gym last night but I did eat well. Could have had a little more water. But...I lost 2 more lbs!

[kylie]

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WOO HOO, JAMIE! Congrats on dumping the 2 pounds!

Jess, your posts are ALWAYS teaching! I LOVE to read your thoughts first thing in the morning! There are things in there that I *really* need to incorporate into my own day/life. Thanks for all you do to keep the rest of us motivated around here, too!

I am feeling OK this morning - There was the threat of ice overnight so the cautious school districts all called for a 2 hour delay this morning, so I am technically running 2 hours behind my normal schedule - but so far, I have not let it mess with my goals for the day! That's a positive step. I did have the urge to strangle my son (12) when he asked if I would take him to Krispy Kreme this morning... Needless to say, we didn't go there.

I am off to climb Mt. Washmore. Anyone else feel like there are laundry sprites or something that come in at night and dirty up way too many clothes?
Have a GREAT day everyone!

[MandaLou]

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Awesome post Jess!

Too often we all delegate responsibility to others, whether it be internal demons or external forces "beyond our control". I hate that thinking, I'm in control dag nabbit! No one else is going to get me to my goals, so it's up to me to push myself. We ladies have a problem called martyrdom. "I'll take on the problems of the world at large and me? Well, me is just going to have to sit in the corner, maybe someday I'll have time for myself." Yuck! I am the most important person. If I'm not happy and making progress and doing things that are important to me, how can I be useful to anyone else? I work with all young women (19-23), and too often this is the attitude I see, martyrdom. Keeping strong and doing for yourself is a very positive affirmation for life.
Rock on Ladies (and gents) with this WOL!

[Tamster158]

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Good morning everybody -- another great post, Jess!

I'm still sick with this darn cold, but I'm eating right. I just want to feel better -- maybe tomorrow... yes, definitely tomorrow.... BECAUSE I SAID SO!!!

~Tammy

[LuckyD]

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I agree on the great post Jess. And I am going to use the 'because I said so' a lot more on myself than to my kids.
The gym was great today. My knee is still bugging me but I am working through it. Dont know if thats a good thing or not, but I need to get my cardio in come **** or high water. Fifty minutes of cardio today. Tomorrow strength. Woo hoo.

[lisadallasr]

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Hi everyone, im so late checking in but im here. Actually im a stay at home mom and my dad has his own business and asked could i come in and help him out today so today i was a working mommy lol. I have done pretty good today and i feel great, and jess i wish i had the words that you do, you are very inspiring, everytime you post with check in you bring insight into my life. Well hubby is off tonight so i dont have to much time to sit and surf all the threads like i usually do, so i will check in tomorrow, you all have a blessed night.

[ValidRouge]

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hey guys, a quick check in
food Check!
water Check!
Exercise Check!

Checked in? Check! LOL

Pigs, I PM'd this to you as well, but I'll put it here for everyone else's benefit as well.

The website for tracking all your measurements is www.mybodycomp.com
It's pretty cool..