RE: Thursday Morning Roll Call

[tmn]

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Thanks, Sandy, Scoot, and OBB! I really hope I get this job!!

Signing off to focus on the application, resume, etc.! Take care, all!

[Tack Candy]

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Hi Everyone,

I have a mountain to move too. I am the artistic designer for a theater group putting on Anything Goes at the Longwood Gardens open air theater. We are in the last week of set building before we move to Longwood. Big push here but I am excited and happy with the results so far (tired too, up until midnight most nights and I am still getting to work at 8am every day).

Buffy, good post - putting "me" first. The first time around with Atkins I made one New Years resolution - to put myself first. I went ahead and stuck to it and lost 40 lbs. on Atkins and took complete control of my life...bought a new home with my positive energy too! What is in store for me this time?!?!?!? (new job I hope-I am excited and hopeful for your new job prospects Terry)

Melinda, I LOVE your stained glass work. I used to do that years ago so I really appreciate all the work you have put in to your designs!

Have a good day All!
Candy

[moniegail]

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good morning everyone, just finished breakfast and about to do my crunches for the day. there's such a good vibe in here today.

i will have my first challenge of going out to eat since i've come back to the woe. made plans to go out to eat with my mom. we'll either go to a steak house or golden corral buffet. but i'm afraid the bigger challenge may be having to defend my atkins woe the whole time we are out. my mom just don't get it. she's so into believing all the media hype that this woe is truly dangerous. she's seen the successes i've had in the past, and she's also seen what has happen to my body each time i've strayed away from it. there's been many times that in her own motherly ways she's told me that i need to take better care of myself because i'm gaining too much weight. then when i have lost it, she starts telling me i've lost too much and i don't need to lose anymore. so i feel like i can never win sometimes.

like i said though she just don't get it, i've tried on numerous occasions to explain the atkins woe, and the concepts of it to her. i tell her how much better i am eating now and she just thinks all that fat i'm eating is not good for me and that i'm not getting all the nutrients i need. i even offered to let her borrow my book so she could read it herself, but she said she wouldn't read it. she just got diagnosed as borderline diabetic, and has struggled with high cholesterol for years. when she told me about the diabetes, i asked her if she ever thought she'd like to start this wol with me and she said no. she said she could never live without bread, milk.....blah blah blah sometimes i'm so afraid that she'll get sicker and won't try to do anything to take care of herself......

i wish there was something i can say to her to convince her that what i'm doing is ok, but she seems to rather believe what she hears on the news instead of what i know from personal experiences and all the inspirational stories i've read here.

wow, did i ever bring the vibe down in here. sorry guess i just need to vent here before i go out to eat with mom. thanks for listening and have a wonderful day

moniegail

[DebOnAtkins]

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It's a good morning here in the high desert of Southern California. I am off with my daughter this morning to see the new Harry Potter movie and I have my snacks lined up. Planning is the KEY, if there is one thing I have learned that is it! You got it right Sandy and congrats on getting closer to your ticker again that is fabulous news. I hope your headache goes away quick!
Jess I am going to climb that mountain today! Thanks also for your advice on the Atkins Bars...you too Sandy and Mone. I am going to avoid those things except in a case of an extreme emergency!
Buffy thank you for the wonder motivation this morning. You always leave a few gems in your words for the rest of us to build on.
Scooter it is always good to see you in here. Thanks for referring me to STACers, it has been a super positive influence on me since day one and I just love the people.
Tack...good luck with your theater group!
TMN I am sending out my best wishes and hope you get the job!
OKB congratulations on hitting the 9 day mark. I am on my 10th day here cheat free and I feel flippin fantastic! Hope you do too!

Have a great day everyone

Deb

[BLAZING IN FL]

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Good morning everyone, well, it's almost afternoon.

I have been in training at work, so i'm late coming on.

Just wanted to say WOW! to all the postivie energy around here.

I get the start the bike tonight, I'm excited.
Still no pounds lost, but i'm haning in there.
I just want to know who has kidnapped the whooshie fairy? You need to let her/him go.....

[Sherri]

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GOOD MORNING TO EVERYONE! Great message Buffy! It truly begins with one self. Jess, My Mountain is that today is my 40 CHEAT FREE DAY! I'm making it a point to exercise every day , make healthy food choices, watch portion size and getting my water in. I'm taking my vitamins every day too. I love my Mountain I'm Climbing! Wishing all of you a FANTABULOUS LEGAL DAY!

[guekjian]

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Beautiful day here in Quebec...and I am on vacation for 2 weeks as of 4p.m. Yahoo! Can't wait! Actually going to make it to a water park (gasp...bathing suit in public)! And I am nut-free since monday (IT IS SOOOOOOO HARD!). Have a great legal day all!

[DebOnAtkins]

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Blaze LOL....I got the Whooshie fairy locked in my closet. I need her 4 days from now when I do my weigh in at day 14 of my induction and I want to make sure she doesn't get away!

[buffy67]

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Hey, Monie:

One thing that I know helps me when I'm around people who do not understand this WOE: When I figure out that the other person is not listening and not understanding what I'm working towards with this wol, I just don't argue anymore. I just continue to live my life with a passion and they can go do their own thing.

I know it's hard when it's your Mom. But, hold strong to your beliefs and feelings. When you live it, truly live it with conviction, she will come around. I'm glad you are here and that you voiced your concerns here. Better choice than eating over it!!!

Have fun with Mom!

Buffy

[Mickkey]

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Hi everyone! Jess, that mountain is staring right at me and I've got to go over it or through it but I can't go around it, that doesn't work.... you're right.

It's so hot here today 88 already, and so humid it takes your breath away. I always try to wait until sundown to go out and walk/run but I still end up drenched with sweat.

Good luck Terry on that job! Sending some good vibes you're way.

[tikihell]

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Hello everyone. I am new to this forum thing, but not to Atkins. I have lost 60 pounds over the last three years, along with reversing pre-diabetes. Even Hurricane Katrina tearing my house apart did not stop me. But I did coast, without gaining anything, for a few months now. I wanted to get back on it and lose my remaining 45-50 pounds, so I went back to induction about 5 weeks ago. I have gained 5 pounds since then. I don't understand how or why this is happening. I did recently start on blood pressure meds about 3 months ago. First a beta blocker, but switched to Norvasq after reading about beta blockers stalling out weight loss. I also stopped taking birth control pills about two months ago. Any insight or ideas would be helpful..... I am very discouraged, but I don't want to give up, Atkins is the only thing that ever worked. Oh, and I have been in ketosis pretty much everyday.????

[moniegail]

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i made it back from my dinner with my mom and it went very well. we went to golden corral buffet. there was hardly no discussion about my diet other than just questions about what things i can eat. we had a nice time together, so i guess i was worried about nothing. i really appreciat y'all listening to my vent earlier. it's so nice to have all the support.


thanks again,
moniegail

[DebOnAtkins]

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Hello Tiki,

I have read that blood pressure medication (beta blockers) of which I also take, can impede your weight loss. You really have to go to your doctor and tell them you are on the Atkins diet and see what you can do about your medication. I am losing weight but it probably could go a little faster I don't know. I am seeing my doctor to see if I can reduce or get off my medication.
Good luck with that and let me know what happens.

Deb

[harmony3098]

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hi everyone...i missed check-in this morning so am checking in tonight. again, i am having to remind myself to eat...yes, i laugh, it seems like a "good" problem, but it really is a mountain for me. if i do not keep track and eat enough, i eventually crash and am starving...and then the cheating begins. so, i am really staying conscious of my eating and taking care of my self this time around! i am definitely feeling the love tonight...!!!

[hopejoy]

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Hey everyone! Back from vacation tonight! Trying to catch up with all that's going on here! Had fun and reading the DANDR on the boat... lolling around in the sun and water with my dh. Celebrated our 21st anniversary... and sorry, had a beer too... but just one... and am back on track... will weigh in tomorrow but don't expect to lose as TOM is lurking... feeling good and fit... swam miles of laps around the boat til I was weak! lol!
see ya all in the am!
liz