Friday Morning Roll Call!!!

[LooseShoes]

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Good morning! I'm grateful for the people on the board, Dr Atkins, and just for feeling better and having more energy. Have a great day!

[hopejoy]

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Have to post again and say "The Whoosh Fairy is Real!"
Just weighed... down to my first goal: 194... didn't think I'd make it in time for my birthday on Tues. had really tried to not think about it and just stay on track... Feel so blessed... Think there are 3 reasons for this drop: 1) gave up coffee this week 2) gave up Motrin (Dr. A says that it can cause a stall...) 3) kicking my butt in the exersize dept...
I could cry I'm so happy. Really glad because this is the 20 lb mark from when I was diagnosed with diabetes. I 'dieted' and exersized for a month I lost NOTHING! I am so thankful for Atkins because I know I am sooo much healthier now.
'kay, am crying.
bye.
liz

[harmony3098]

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good morning! congrats liz! i am grateful for this board and the people i have met here. and i am grateful to live in a beautiful part of the country. i hope everyone has a wonderful, productive friday!

[Sweet Strudel]

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Congrats Hopejoy! and wonderful posts this morning everyone. I've already trimmed and cut both my lawns...phew!

We are all grateful it seems to finding this WOL and to all the wonderful people on this board and in our real lives who nuture and support us through the tough times.

I too am grateful for all of this and more.

I'm grateful that I no longer feel deprived because I can't eat the bun with the burger. I have adjusted to this WOE and know now, this is it, this is my life and I have come to terms with it. There is so much delicious food you can consume eating the Atkins way, its just great.

I've never been much of an exerciser but lately I've noticed that I don't dread it and procrastinate about it. Granted I'm not one of those people who love it or get a high from it either....YET...but maybe that is to come.

Sandy, hang in there...you sound like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. I admire you for being able to handle the issues you have been given. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger...right? Stay strong!

Now I eat to live, not live to eat.

Have a great day all...keep it legal.

[SandyL2002]

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Good morning, all! I didn't finish packing my classroom yesterday, but I am taking the day off today! (I'll go back in for a couple of hours tomorrow.) Today I'm taking my mil to the doctor and my ds Father's Day shopping. We've done most of it. Just finishing up today.

I'm thankful for my family, friends, this board , and a job I love. I'm thankful that I've finally gotten wise enough to do something about my health!

Sandy - I need to go shopping for a bathing suit, too, for our trip to water country! Thanks for mentioning the sale. Think it's a national thing? I think I'll stop by today. And don't worry about the cheat. Today is a new day!

Everyone else - have a great day!!!

YES Cheri I think its a national thing..because I got it in email.. I LOVE the bathing suits at Fashion Bug..especially the plus size section..they are very supportive ones..

[SandyL2002]

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Thanks everyone.. I just have a lot on my plate right now and I wish I could take a vacation.. I get so overwhelmed sometimes..and with my son and all his screw up behavior is just getting to me..

My son (with 2 other friends) dumped trash in someone's driveway...they cleaned it up.. But they are making him do 24 hours of community service..and yes he will be picking up trash.. but get this.. I HAVE to go with him.. He has to be supervised on the highway.. So that is just something else added to my plate.. I told them you are punishing me..and not him.. So just another thing added to my plate..GRRRR

[skinnymom!]

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Hugs to everyone who needs them and high fives to those celebrating!

Sorry I wasn't around to help you yesterday Sandy, I'm glad you are going to stick with it.

My friends husband is not going to make it He will probably pass in the next day or two. If you are the praying kind please say one for John that he goes peacefully. And his son's birthday is Monday, so we are hoping it doesn't happen on that day. I am leaving in the morning and will be gone for at least a week. Please send some prayers my way that I will say the right things, have the strength to not turn to food, and that we make it safely there and back.

Thanks everyone, and stick with it! I don't want to see any missing faces when I get back!

[julirama723]

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Sandy--I went through an "IT'S NOT FAIR" phase a couple months into Atkins. I was very angry and frustrated, and I wondered WHY oh WHY could my boyfriend eat chips and pizza and bread and cookies and not gain weight, and not binge on them? I finally just figured out, that's life, and I'm going to have to deal with it. And I could either sit there and drool over his carbs, or I could do something proactive, like eat a salad, or go exercise, and I would see the positive action come to life in my body. Just because he's thin doesn't mean he's healthy. I finally realized that there's MORE than just being thin. Even if I were thin and could eat that junk, would I be healthy? **** NO! So I'm choosing to be HEALTHY and eat foods that my body loves.

I do NOT feel like life isn't fair anymore. Instead, I focus on all the POSITIVES that come with this WOL--improved cholesterol, decreased risk of diabetes, more energy, no mood swings or migraines, a clear head, no "chemical" dependence on food. I focus on great foods I CAN eat that I would hate to give up--fresh whipped cream, omelettes with cheese, steak, bacon, olives, nuts, etc. I think about all the great veggies and fruits I'm eating that only make me healthier and fitter. I think about how I am NEVER deprived, and if I am hungry, I eat with NO GUILT, because now I know what true hunger is. A hamburger bun is so inconsequential when compared to what I'm GAINING.

Sorry for the late check-in...

I'm back down to 184, and I've lost 3.5 inches this week. My magic number is 3.5...it seems I lose that exact number of inches each week! My size 9/10 jeans fit beautifully, even with a tight shirt. I love Atkins! In a bit, I'm heading to the gym to do some cardio and ab work, and later, going to watch a movie with my boyfriend. Have a great Friday...or what's left of it.

[SandyL2002]

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Hugs to everyone who needs them and high fives to those celebrating!

Sorry I wasn't around to help you yesterday Sandy, I'm glad you are going to stick with it.

My friends husband is not going to make it He will probably pass in the next day or two. If you are the praying kind please say one for John that he goes peacefully. And his son's birthday is Monday, so we are hoping it doesn't happen on that day. I am leaving in the morning and will be gone for at least a week. Please send some prayers my way that I will say the right things, have the strength to not turn to food, and that we make it safely there and back.

Thanks everyone, and stick with it! I don't want to see any missing faces when I get back!

I am so sorry Skinnymom.. Praying that the dad doesn't pass on the sons birthday..it happened with a friend of mine last year..she passed on her daughters birthday... Praying