Thursday Check in

[Outback Jess]

Good morning STACers...

I talk to myself, do you? I get up each and every day and I tell myself what I want....My #1 statement of the year is, "I WANT TO BE HERE IN A YEAR" regardless of how much weight I have lost or how much I weigh, I want to be here in low carb land, ADBB in a year. I am in my 10th month...

I figured if I am here, then I have suceded in my biggest dream of all, achieving a lifestyle that will support and help me maintain the weight loss.....

Loosing weight has never BEEN MY PROBLEM, keeping the weight off and staying away from carbs creeping back into my life IS THE PROBLEM...Short term weightloss is nothing! Long term management on a daily Basis IS EVERYTHING.

So I talk to myself, I tell myself and others, I WANT TO BE HERE IN A YEAR. I WANT TO BE A RUNNER. I WANT THIS AND THAT...then I go after it! It's not gonna drop out of the sky ON ME, I have to make it happen! 10 months is the longest I've ever done anything.
I am intense, and compulsive, and that leads to burnout....BURN OUT AND BOREDOM are my number 1 enemies....Balance is my friend...
I've lost 80 lbs, but what I am most proud of is that through the biggest storm of my whole life, this season I am in, I've just lost my mother and have lived in and out of the hospital since Christmas day, in this STORM, I never lost the ability to stay true to my low carb way of living. YOU SEE, I want to be here in a year and one SLIP UP and i would tumble head over heels OUTTA HERE.....Throw in deep sadness and grief and who knows what i would have eaten to comfort myself....

I want to be here in a year. I can hear myself, can you hear yourself and your deepest cry for success and relief from foods!

[SandyL2002]

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Good Morning everyone.. Yes Jess.. I talk to myself...mainly cause if I don't I will forget things..lol I tell myself every morning I am going to stick to plan... I know that if I cheat with a dessert..that would be it for me.. So even though my mind wonders there I tell myself know all the time..

I have thought about fixing the lowcarb cheesecake that is on here somewhere.. but I know that I would probably sit down and eat the whole thing... Junk food was my addiction... So like an alcoholic I can't just have 1...

I am down another pound.. I know that I don't want any of those pounds to come back. This is such an emotional week...I feel like its going to take forever..But I keep remembering the little successes I have had and just keep on going.

Its foggy and dreary here again...this is day 8.. I didn't realize how much I need the sun to help my moods..

Have a great day everyone!

[SassiLee]

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Jess, amazing how you were able to stay focused with all you had going on....be VERY proud of yourself! That is a great accomplishment.

Sandy, congrats on the pound! It's foggy here too this morning...humid, yuck. Guess I should leave my hair curly...lol.

Well, I REALLY need to get back on the exercise wagon!!!! I'm doing well with everything else...except that. I am going to FORCE myself to at least do 20 minutes on the elliptical tonight, and do my pilates disc. It's just starting that is the problem. Once I am doing it I feel great. I have to remember that!!

Mother's Day is a very hard time for me (I should be someone's mom by now) and I hope I make it through this weekend ok...

[Scooterjam]

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Good morning STACer's,

Scooter checking in! How bout that Jess huh? Great to have her back with us. Right there with ya Jess, talking to myself, do you really need that extra serving of cheese, are you eating your veggies, are you adjusting your portion sizes? These are daily questions I have to ask myself to stay on track! Myself, I have the other voices that I have to ignore, you know the ones, 'Hey Scooter, how bout a cookie, hey Scooter, wanna another Diet Soda, how bout one of those energy drinks....haha!'

Of course in the real world, people reading this will think we're all crazy......and of course they're correct.....we're crazy for a successful lifestyle, weightloss, body shrinking, face morphing way of life!

If that's crazy, bring it on baby, I'm ready to sign up and be committed!!

Woo Hoo!! Life is good!!!

[SandyL2002]

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I forgot something this morning.. I don't exercise.. I can't do aerobics tapes here and I can't walk much on my feet.. I have Plantar Facitis (SP?) I have had surgery on one foot..and it hasn't helped.. So one day of over doing it and I am in severe pain...

We had a new YMCA open here this past February... SO my daughter and I are going to go check it out.. I would love to take a Water Aerobics class again..

Our current Rec center..you had to join..and then you had to pay for classes... The YMCA...you pay a $100 joining fee and its $35 a month for the family.. I think I can handle that payment.. And at the Y...you can use the machines and take any classes you want

So either today or tomorrow we are going to check it out

[lisadallasr]

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Good Morning Everyone, Just checking in real quick, about to have an adventerous day at the zoo with my daughter on her fieldtrip. I was really worried about my eating so last night i found myself at walmart, and i bought some chicken breast from the deli, i know its processed but i was trying to figure out exactly what i could bring, also i bought some romaine lettuce, so i will be making me a wrap in lettuce, and also i got some broccoli to dip in ranch, and some pepper jack cheese cubes and 2 water bottles so im all set to go. Its all about planning and usually that is when i would say oh well today will just have to be an off day, but I really want this and having all these off days will just spin me out of control, so im going to stay on top of things and get this right. Well i hope you all have a blessed day and depending on how much walking we get done today, i might just pack up my family when i get home and go on a family walk.

[SandyL2002]

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Good Morning Everyone, Just checking in real quick, about to have an adventerous day at the zoo with my daughter on her fieldtrip. I was really worried about my eating so last night i found myself at walmart, and i bought some chicken breast from the deli, i know its processed but i was trying to figure out exactly what i could bring, also i bought some romaine lettuce, so i will be making me a wrap in lettuce, and also i got some broccoli to dip in ranch, and some pepper jack cheese cubes and 2 water bottles so im all set to go. Its all about planning and usually that is when i would say oh well today will just have to be an off day, but I really want this and having all these off days will just spin me out of control, so im going to stay on top of things and get this right. Well i hope you all have a blessed day and depending on how much walking we get done today, i might just pack up my family when i get home and go on a family walk.

Great Job Lisa.. I KNOW that planning ahead is what is getting me through

[skinnymom!]

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Great job everyone!! This place is so motivating for me. I check in here first thing after I get the girls ready and while they wait for the bus.....it helps me to focus my day and really think about being motivated and straight and determined. Jess you are so inspiring, I really also think, I want to be here in a year. Even if I don't lose another lb, I want to be where I am. Not craving, not pigging out hysterically, not gaining by the day and sluggish and depressed.

Sandy, water aerobics would be great!! I love working out in water. Our pool opens in ten days.....the water will be freezing but I plan on trying to swim laps this summer.

I have been weighing myself on Wednesdays and Sundays lately. No loss yesterday, but TOM is here. Today I woke up feeling different and took a chance and hopped on the scale and I am down a lb! SO excited!!!

Have a great day everyone!

[MorningGlory]

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Jess, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. You've got a great determination in you and that'll get you where you want to go, so hang in there.

Skinnymom and Sandy: way to go on the 1 pound loss! Sandy, exercising in water is awesome! So easy on the joints and if you ever have back problems, it's a great way to put some traction on your spine and give your body a good pull and stretch.

Sassilee, about exercise....I find starting anything that's not already routine to be hard and sometimes I let it be the reason not to start. That's such a mistake and one that I've repeated many times with different things. I find that once I get out the door for my walk, I feel better and with every step my mood picks up. It is going to help us with our weight loss. It's one more tool we can use, think of it that way.

Lisa...I'm going to make lettuce wraps today too! Thanks for the idea and have fun at the zoo.

And hellooo Scooter!

Off to cruise the board....

[Outback Jess]

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Starting something new is VERY HARD, but once it's up and running the momentum begins to carry it....Going back to that slice of time, to work out each day, is a challenge, but ONE THAT MUST BE CONQUERED...
I encourage you think MOMENTUM, creating and establishing MOMENTUM, and soon it will take VERY little to keep it going...Pay that price up front and then It'll take off!!!
I got a RED FLAG WARNING this morning..A RED FLAG warning is when something pops up in my life that can TRIGGER DISASTER, be it cravings, or tiredness or being out too long without a snack....my RED FLAG today was I didnt want to exercise...I am so tired, I am grieving and crying all over the place, I don't sleep well and am so deeply sad at my loss, I SHOULD GET EXTRA TIME OFF RIGHT??????

WRONG!!!!! That's when the red flag popped up. I knew my energy levels were low, and I know if I push it they will be depleted...so I rode my bike for half an hour, instead of running 3 miles. I rode hard and fast, it was a very easy work out, but very hard because I DID NOT WANT TO DO IT!!! RED FLAG...
I leaned into the momentum...I leaned into the level of fitness I have achieved and just rode my bike. I exercised today...My rule is no more than one day off at a time...No 2 or 3 days in a row, or I will loose my momentum and fall down head over heels...

Make routines, stick to them no matter what, and THEY WILL BE THERE FOR YOU!

[diwitch]

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Good Morning STACer's,

Sandy, I was thinking water aerobics would be great for you too.

lisadallasr, Boar's Head Deli Meat is great, no fillers-virtually no carbs, it is a little more expensive than other brands, but it's been my experience that once you try it, nothing else will do.

Psssstttt Scooter, just so you don't get confused today...it's Thursday.

Jess, you are as always an inspiration to us all & I talk to myself too. Along with making notes and lists.

Sassilee- I hear you on the exercise, I have started running upstairs everytime I go to the bathroom, lol. Not much, but it's a start. And..I have my callanetics routine (the beginner one) staring at me from the bulletin board over my desk, along with the yoga routine I used to do.

Sandy and skinneymom, Congrats on the one pound loss.

[obkbbby]

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Good morning, everyone! I'm checking in quite a bit earlier today than yesterday! I think I would like to send you guys our weather here in Central VA. It's been sunny, hot and humid for several days. Today will be no exception. Tomorrow I wouldn't mind it a little cloudy. We're taking the class to the Special Games and it's supposed to be sunny, 85 and humid. It's going to be a very warm day! BUT, I'm hoping my guys will have fun and maybe bring home some medals. We'll get exercise, too, pushing the students in wheelchairs in the races.

Lisa - Like you, I am preparing for my field trip tomorrow. They are serving hamburgers, but I don't want to be tempted by the chips and pasta stuff they will also most likely have. If I take a lunch, I won't go in that directions and be tempted!

Sandy - I also have plantar fasciitis. I have to be careful which shoes I wear when I walk and I can't do aerobics much, either. Water aerobics would be much easier, I would think. Good for you!

Jess & Scooter - Thanks so much for your thoughts! I do talk to myself, especially when I am tempted by something I shouldn't have. My family is used to it, because I've done it for a long time.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[MorningGlory]

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Woo Hoo....I was just getting ready for work and was thinking my stomach was looking much flatter than yesterday, so measured and am down half an inch on my waist and an inch on my belly! yah hoo! Yesterday I felt like I'd gained every inch back that I've taken off, but went for a good long walk in the morning and then one in the evening and I do believe it helped!
On another note....is there anything that can be done for plantar fasciitis once you have it? That must be really painful!

[tmn]

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Good morning, all! Got an appointment and want to get a bikeride in quickly.

I yabber to myself in the chat journal here. I miss my scale as my "timeclock" so now that journal gets me going in the morning. It was meant to record how different conditions I'm dealing with are feeling, but now it's becoming planning, observations, and some silliness. And of course, talking to others which is sweet!

Gotta scram! Have a great day, all!

[SandyL2002]

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Starting something new is VERY HARD, but once it's up and running the momentum begins to carry it....Going back to that slice of time, to work out each day, is a challenge, but ONE THAT MUST BE CONQUERED...
I encourage you think MOMENTUM, creating and establishing MOMENTUM, and soon it will take VERY little to keep it going...Pay that price up front and then It'll take off!!!
I got a RED FLAG WARNING this morning..A RED FLAG warning is when something pops up in my life that can TRIGGER DISASTER, be it cravings, or tiredness or being out too long without a snack....my RED FLAG today was I didnt want to exercise...I am so tired, I am grieving and crying all over the place, I don't sleep well and am so deeply sad at my loss, I SHOULD GET EXTRA TIME OFF RIGHT??????

WRONG!!!!! That's when the red flag popped up. I knew my energy levels were low, and I know if I push it they will be depleted...so I rode my bike for half an hour, instead of running 3 miles. I rode hard and fast, it was a very easy work out, but very hard because I DID NOT WANT TO DO IT!!! RED FLAG...
I leaned into the momentum...I leaned into the level of fitness I have achieved and just rode my bike. I exercised today...My rule is no more than one day off at a time...No 2 or 3 days in a row, or I will loose my momentum and fall down head over heels...

Make routines, stick to them no matter what, and THEY WILL BE THERE FOR YOU!

(((JESS))) I think when we are dealing loss..you just want to curl up in your bed and wish it away.. But you know that your mother would want you to take care of you.. Taking care of your body is one thing that you can control.. Hang in there