Roll Call Saturday September 8th

[SandyL2002]

Good Morning Everyone. I haven't started a Roll Call Thread in a long time. I am on day 5 of my restart. Doing much better. I had a Migraine from He** yesterday. Part of that was the sugar withdrawals part of it was Tom. This morning I actually feel like I finally have some energy. I have been really dragging the last few days.

Today I am working at the dining hall... the one that I worked at all the summer. The one that is basically ALL carbs. But I am taking me some protein and will have a big salad!

My biggest advice that I always give everyone is that you HAVE to PLAN to SUCCEED!

I know when I don't plan I fail... Have a great Saturday everyone!

[hrgillespie]

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Good Morning Everyone! I have a super busy day today and weekend ahead so I wanted to check in bright and early and say Hello today!

Sandy yeah for waking up feeling good and ready to tackle your day!!!!! I love it when that energy boost finally kicks in!

I am embarrassed to say this and get the wet noodles ready for my lashing but I am planning to cheat today ........... I know the only person I'm cheating is myself but I am going to anyways ........ Today is my birthday and my whole family is coming for a barbecue to celebrate. I haven't had one bite of anything illeagal since I started, but have been planning this as my cheat day since day one. Mainly because I soooooooo want to sink my teeth into a fresh peice of corn on the cob!!!!!! So anyways I will be a restarter as of tomorrow and get right back on track ............It's funny because I have been wanting this for so long and now that I'm here I keep going back and forth with myself about whether I will or will not go ahead and do it. Is it worth it????? Part of me says YES!!!!!!!!!! And part of me knows I would enjoy the meats and a salad just as well and could easily forego the rest ........ Oh the trials of this all ............ WHy is it that I can logically tell myself it will just take me a few days to get back into Ketosis which really isn't bad ......... but at the same time feel like I am being horrible????? Lordy the guilt and condemnation we can lay on ourselves .......... Any insight folks ......... the dinner's not till 5 tonight!!!!! What's a woman to do??????


Jess thinking about you today!!!!!!!

Happy weekend to everyone else!!!!!!!

[SandyL2002]

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Be careful Heidi.. This cheat could set you off for weeks.. I don't think the Corn on the Cob will but if you eat any sweets..like Birthday cake. Happy Birthday!

[Bootie77]

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Good Morning everyone! I just got off the eliptical! Finally, I got up early and excercised while everyone else is sleeping. I stick in the headphones, grab a bottle of water, and go at it. I always feel so much better after, and it's nice alone time....why I do fight it so much! (LooseShoes motivated me yesterday )


Sandy- good advice with the planning, no plan ahead of time has caused a slip for me before too.

Heidi- Do as you wish, but I think a better present to yourself would be to prove to yourself and everyone else how strong you are against temptation and...Happy Birthday!

[Sweet Strudel]

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Morning everyone.

Going to tackle the spare bedroom today and get it in order and completed. Thats exercise in itself.

This no weighing thing is killing me!!! I wonder if I have lost, gained, stayed the same? The scale definately has a hold on me. Although its funny, when I'm somewhere I don't have a scale it doesn't bother me....I don't go looking for one or anything. Just knowing its here, up in the bathroom is such a temptation. But alas, I refuse to put it away or have someone hide it from me because I just need to deal with the reality of it being out in the open...thats life right?

Ok...Sandy....so glad to see you are back on track. Heed your own advice which is great. You know how this plan works girl!

Heidi, Heidi, Heidi....my advice...don't cheat. A planned cheat is never a good thing and it rarely just stops with that cob of corn. Our brain goes nuts and says, well I already had the corn so I might as well eat this and that and that and that and before you know it you are totally out of control, totally out of ketosis and have gained pounds. Its really not worth it at all. Learn to live and embrace this lifestyle each and every day...starting with today. This is life right, there will be lots of birthdays and occassions where you will be able to cheat. So, my advice is to just deal with this, eat all the legal foods you want, make yourself a doms cheesecake for dessert and enjoy your day. The best present you can give yourself is the satisfaction of overcoming the mental turmoil and obsession with food that you are going through. You will be, and we will be soooooooo proud of you. This is a milestone girl...Don't do it! And Happy Birthday!

[Sheepie]

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Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Dear Heidi! Happy Birthday to you!

You're lucky to read it and not hear it because I really can't sing a note!! A cheat is the beginning of the end for a lot of people, so be careful. That said, I did cheat on vacation, but I didn't go overboard, and I had no problem at all when I got home. You might have a harder time if you cheat in your own house and if there are leftovers in the house, so make sure someone takes them away! Only you can decide if it's really worth it. It's not a once in a lifetime opportunity. Birthdays, yours or a family member's, keep coming, so what will you do next time? Think about it!

My water filter arrived yesterday!! Yea! I ordered it on Monday. Unfortunately, there was a broken tube inside and it sprayed water all over the kitchen!!! Their customer service is open until 7pm and I got right through. They were very nice and helpful and are sending new parts on Monday. Our old filter had to go and now it's hard to drink water w/o it. I can't bring myself to buy bottled water. I think it's expensive and gross. A good filter removes over 99% of so many contaminates. Filtered water is great and only about 9 cents a gallon. Definitely helps me drink more.

Still waiting for that sweetner. I bought it on Aug 17th. Since then I've bought a bunch of other things online and received them. Been in kinda a shopping spree! I've emailed them twice with no response. What do you think? Will it arrive today? I hope so! I will sing their praises today if it arrives (in good condition) and I won't say anything bad about them at all.

I want lemonade made with filtered water and liquid sweetner! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!



I sound like such a witch, don't I? LOL! I'm not really. Just having fun.

[Sheepie]

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I wanna add: Jess, I'm cheering for you today! I hope someone takes some photos that you can post. Have a great day! You're definitely a winner!

[Evermind]

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Good morning, all. I'm up early on a Saturday because I have a class at 8:30 (yawn). But I got in some snuggle time with dh, so that's good. So what do I hear when I come to the computer? Sheepie singing happy birthday to Heidi - and I had to cover my ears.........yikes, SHeepie! <grin>

I took a look at Fitday last night for the last couple of weeks and realized I'm still low on calories. It's strange, because I'm eating a LOT, but obviously not enough. I'm going to work on that this afternoon - play around with some additional menu ideas, things I can tolerate even when I'm not hungry at all.

Ok, look at that last sentence. Two months ago, I could "tolerate" all SORTS of things when I wasn't hungry at all. Icecream, pizza, you name it. !!!!!!! Now, the thought of either of those isn't very appealing.

Sandy, I'm so proud of you for making it to day 5! I know it's been a struggle for you to get back on and stay on. I admire the way you started aquasize IMMEDIATELY and how you've plowed on despite the migraine from Down Under. Hopefully, it'll be smooth sailing for awhile now!

Heidi - I've planned TONS of cheats. Usually involving special occasions. And I have never followed through. When it gets to that moment, I realize it is just the IDEA of that food that entices me, and that the actual food isn't so important right now. I hope that happens to you, but if it doesn't, enjoy it.

Sheepie - I think I am going to call the FBI. It is possible that space aliens have swooped down and stolen your sweetener from the postal service. Or else it's some extremist group who is targetting people who are getting healthy. Either way, the authorities should intervene. Both are dangerous.

Strudel -when you're done with your spare bedroom, could you come do my daughter's bedroom, please? I'm afraid to go in there..........

JESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm thinking of you - started thinking about your thing today as soon as I opened my eyes! I hope it's going wonderfully well!

Have a terrific day, everyone.

[lancelotsgirl]

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Sandy, I'm glad to hear that you're back on track, way to go!!! Many of us have slipped up, I know I have and if we can bring ourselves back to where we need to be, it usually works out ok.

Heidi, Happy Birthday!!! If I were to vote on cheating, I'd say a big N-O!!!! Yea you've been planning it for a while, but maybe you can listen to the the little *angel* on your right shoulder and NOT DO IT!!! I'm with Strudel on this one, make a cheesecake and have some fresh berries with it. Don't do the cake, it will knock you from here to the moon.

Bootie, I'm glad you got some peace and quiet and took care of YOURSELF this morning. Good for you. I envy people that can get up and do something right away for themselves, I can't. My kids had me up at 5AM with an empty pickle jar in my bed wanting me to take them outside to catch bugs. I can't imagine trying to exercise in the morning after 2 or 3 hours of sleep like I got last night. Now I'm at work for the next 5 hours for some overtime, at least I can get a break from the kids, my hubby can deal with them now.
Keep up the good work! Exercising is so good for the body and soul.

Jess-I hope you have a fantastic time and do well. You have come so far and have been such motivation for so many. Thanks!


Strudel- Good luck cleaning out the guest bedroom that is definately some exercise in itself. I agree with you, Heidi should make a cheesecake and leave it at that!

Sheepie, I hope you get your liquid sweetener soon. I have not ordered anything online for this WOE yet. Now I'm thinking buyer beware. Did you order from a major site? Is this common, not to get your stuff for a month???? I don't like that idea, but I can't find liquid sweetener anywhere in stores, so I may have to resort to puchasing via internet and you're scaring me girl. What a nightmare!!!
I know when it comes you'll probably be making gallons of the lemonade, huh??? LOL!!!

I worked out some last night, crunches and some stuff with my arms. Considering how little sleep I got, I feel pretty good. After I put in my 5 hours today, I'm going home and cleaning around the house, play with the kids, do some homework and I think I'll walk the golf course tonight. I have to be to work early tomorrow morning, so no late night movie watching with my hubby tonight. We have a Netflix account, and there is a movie at home that we've been trying to watch for about 2 months. Can not find the time! ARGH!!!

I hope everyone has a fantastic day and enjoy your weekend!!!

[bykerdruid]

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Good morning all. A tad late on my check in. Didn't get home until like midnight from the hospital, so I slept in a little this morning. But I got to get rolling and go back here in just a little while.

I ate supper at the hospital and I just have to tell you, The Cancer Treatment Center does NOT serve "hospital" food! They had fajitas, beef or chicken as their main item. But they had food to satisfy nearly any diet need, as long as it was healthy. I just had the chicken-onion-pepper mix topped with cheese and pico de galo(sp?) and salsa. Man, it was GOOD! And a bottle of berry Aquafina. Know something? I'd rather have plain water. That fake flavoring was NASTY! So, staying on Atkins while at the hospital with Mom is a *snap*. You won't find a soda or candy vending machine on the premisis! You can get a soda from the fountain in the 'cafeteria' or if you ask a nurse for one, but they don't have them just "out there" for people to dump good money into. They treat cancer and that junk only feeds the cancer. Another reason for us to push away the sugary junk foods...

Okay, my son is bugging me to get things geared up and go back to Tulsa to see Mom. I have a plan in place...I'm eating at the hospital because they have what I need to stay on track. And it actually tastes GOOD!

Good luck to all on their plans for today. Be it competition or cleaning house, may you succeed and find satisfaction in your efforts.

[meena-beena]

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I'm TIRED!! Baby is teething and I'm not getting a break. I think exhausted is a better word to use.

I've got energy to scold Heidi though--lol.

DO NOT CHEAT JUST BECAUSE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!! It only comes once a year and think how much better that corn will taste when you are in that rung and it's legal.

My birthday is coming up on the 27th and I'm planning to make myself a cheesecake to celebrate. As long as you heap your plate with meat and legal stuff (even if you overdo the veggies and meat a bit today) you'll feel better tomorrow. Why give yourself a load of guilt for your special day??

Have a great time with your family and friends. That whole using food to celebrate thing is part of the old you. Show off the new you at the party. You know, there might even be some people there you could even inspire to start their own healthy journey!!

ok, I'm done. lol. I need a nap..

zzzzzzzzzzzz

[ShannonK]

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Heidi!! You can do it without the cheat. Think of all the good foods that will be there that you can eat legally.

If you have to cheat, just remember that you must, must get back on first thing in the morning.

I am day eight of induction. I wish I was like you, 35 pounds down with tons of self control!

Where will you be in a week if you do NOT cheat today?

[Mandilyn]

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Good Afternoon All, And Happy Birthday Heidi.

Don't Cheat, not worth it, to much other stuff to indulge the mind with, and to satisfy the tastebuds.

Everyone else have a great day, Good luck Jess.

[OzLover]

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Right on Sandy about planning ahead in order to succeed in this WOE. My plan for today is to eat what I'm allowed. Also to find a new recipe for cabbage to try with dinner tonight.

My plan is to also balance my checkbook & pay some bills today but I keep checking in on ADBB & playing word games!!!

Heidi I understand wanting fresh corn on the cob!!! DH has been eating it all month & it really hasn't bothered me. I had to rationalize in my head if the corn was really worth taking a step backword in my personal journey. I know you'll come to the right decision for you. And if you eat the corn it's not the end of the world!! I totally understand the temptation. I'm going to visit DD in Memphis in 11 days. So I'll be confronted with the same situation. How to resist the best B-B-Que!!

Have a fantastic day everyone!
Glenda

[Stefanie]

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Hi, all.

I opened my eyes and jumped out of bed this afternoon (worked till 4am again last night). I have resumes to send out and a few other things to do before it's back to work another 10 hour shift. I'm going to hopefully squeeze in a mile WATP DVD before I shower and get ready for work, too.

Happy Birthday, Heidi! Maybe you are stronger than me, but a couple of years ago I was on Atkins - had been for 4 months. I cheated on my birthday and it caused a whole mess of trouble! You need to make your own decisions, though. I hope you do what's best for you!

Have a great day, everyone!