Friday morning Roll Call

[CAbubba]

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I'm on Week 4 now still going strong and completely cheat free. My last time around every day was a struggle. I don't know what changed, but I don't think about anything non-atkins friendly anymore.

My wife ordered pizza last night (she's pregant!), now...pizza is MY BIGGEST weakness. I snatched a pepperoni slice off the top, and really took a look. Instead of longing, I recoiled in horror thinking, "OWWW. HEARTBURN." (Haven't had it since I've been back on atkins thank goodness.)

Had a GREAT experience this morning that helps keep me motivated. I was getting ready for the day with my wife, and she gasps and says, "Bubba! Your love handles! Where did they go!" Sure enough, they've almost evaporated. Now the funny thing is not two days ago we had a discussion about why my love handles just wouldn't go away! My stomach was flattening, but those pesky things keep hanging over my jeans. Funny that just 2 days later they're almost gone! Go Atkins!

[MorningGlory]

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Hey Bubba that's great news!
I have noticed that when I stand with my hands on my waist (imagine hands on the hips stance, but I always put my hands on my waist), I'm not feeling the fat that was there a week ago! I love it. I get so distracted by this that I don't pay attention to what people are saying and lose track of the conversation! ha ha.

[MorningGlory]

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Julie, I'm glad you've had hot water and lemon too....I don't want to be the only weirdo! Ha! I was told by my chiropractor and massage therapist that lemon in drinking water, hot or cold, will flush the toxins out after an adjustment or a massage.
I like it on days like today when it's freezing and feels like we're in for another snowstorm! I'm only a 2 hr drive from the border between BC and Montana..are you having the same cold weather?

[chubbette84]

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Happy Friday everyone! I'm trying really really hard not to get on that scale this morning. I didn't cheat, but I know I'm retaining water and I want to wait until next week (I don't think it's possible). I can't understand how I have enough will power to pass up my favorite foods but I'm addicted to the scale. Go figure.

Yesterday I spent another hour and a half working my butt off at the gym, then I realized I couldn't find my brand new replaced mobile phone. I had it for one day and it was already lost. I was so mad. My last one fell on wet grass and died so it could cost over $200 for the replacement if they find water damage. Now I lost the replacement so I have to go spend another $200+ for a new one!? Luckily someone was nice enough to turn it in a few hours later while I was going crazy at home.

I'm leaving for the beach tonight to hang out with friends tonight and tomorrow. I'm not worried about temptations. So far the hardest day was when I made risotto for my dad. I ate a grain of rice, but of course that wasn't at all satisfying, so next time I won't even bother.

have a great weekend everyone!

p.s. On Monday I start my first REAL job since graduating college. i'm nervous!! and excited.

[MissyMiss]

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Well I did it! Even though there literally is tons of food on the table behind me, I'm quite full now. I actually talked to a girl on the otherside of my cubicle, and she is really friendly, and very thoughtful so I was able to get some of frustration out and she listened. She wasn't sure what to bring for food day, so she went and got a rotisseire chicken, and some celery (we had cream cheese), specifically for me! I also had some buffalo chicken dip, and a deviled egg. So it went well. I only ended up eating 1/2 of my salad because I brought a big one thinking I wouldn't have anything to eat!

I started plugging in my food into fitday again today..I hadn't been doing it so far. I'm a little frustrated because it seems like since I got my scale at home (new one), It hasn't budged at all..and I know scales are evil, but I've always been fond of it. =) To be honest, I think that is why I let my weight get so high this time. I literally had no idea I weighed as much as I do.

[julirama723]

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MG--yep! Yesterday they cancelled after-school activities because of the snow. Today, however, the snow is melting and it's WET WET WET! I'm only about 30 minutes south of AB and SK.

[tmn]

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Yesterday I spent another hour and a half working my butt off at the gym, then I realized I couldn't find my brand new replaced mobile phone. I had it for one day and it was already lost. I was so mad. My last one fell on wet grass and died so it could cost over $200 for the replacement if they find water damage. Now I lost the replacement so I have to go spend another $200+ for a new one!? Luckily someone was nice enough to turn it in a few hours later while I was going crazy at home.

Sorry about your phone; that's an expensive loss.

It reminded me of a guy out walking his dog yesterday that I passed up on the bike trail. One hand on the dog leash, the other swinging away back and forth, only him and the dog, and he's just Yaaaakking up a storm! I was wondering about this character until I got close enough and saw he had a Bluetooth on... Okay! Now it all made sense!

[SandyL2002]

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Very happy Friday!

I used to always carry a snack with me when I was suffering from hypoglycemia. So now I just make sure it's a legal snack!!

Sandy - have fun! Sounds great. It's supposed to be beautiful here in VA today and tomorrow - finally!!

Thanks Cheri.. It was a gorgeous day here today.. Lots of people in there Tech colors too.. Some of the kids from Tech were at Busch Gardens today.. I was glad to see them having some fun..They need it..

[SandyL2002]

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I've been down this week, so I really need to pick myself up this weekend! I hope it will be ok, supposed to be really nice this weekend so I am go to hopefully clean the house really good on Saturday, and take the kids to a skating place (today is my oldest daughter's birthday, she's 9), and then Sunday just chill at a park with the kidlets or something.

Today is "food" day at work..I actually had to coordinate it this time so I know what everyone is bringing and there is only one induction friendly food that will be there. It's for almost 30 people, and money is tight so I just brought in rolls/butter for all them, but otherwise not participating. I just brought myself some chicken, and brocolli. Ugh I am SO down today!

(((MissyMiss))) I hope by now your day has gotten better..and you stayed on program

[SandyL2002]

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Well I survived the day... It wasn't easy... I didn't feel good all day... I felt kind of funny.. I think I didn't eat enough breakfast..and then I really didn't eat enough lunch... So we went out for dinner and I had a Steak and double Broccoli order..and now I feel much better.. The hardest part about Busch Gardens is smelling the waffle cones.. and of course the kids got cotton candy too.

[obkbbby]

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Thanks Cheri.. It was a gorgeous day here today.. Lots of people in there Tech colors too.. Some of the kids from Tech were at Busch Gardens today.. I was glad to see them having some fun..They need it..

Our whole school showed up in maroon and orange today. We are in west central VA so not too, too far. Many of our staff knew students there. One of our faculty has a wife who teaches there. She just happened to not be there that day.

It's good to know that the kids are trying to get their feelings and lives together.

Hope you're having fun!!