Sunday Roll call 9/9

[Outback Jess]

Most of the time, all we can share is our truth. We can tell you what the book says, but there is a very real vibe that comes off another persons real story or testimony of their encounter with whatever. I always lean into that stuff....today there are a million opinions on diet and exercise and food, nutrition and sports and training and child-rearing...We are all looking for answers...and we either look at something that looks like "we can do it" or we look for "success" or we look for the easiest way out!

I sought out Atkins because it looked like I could do it. I can do it. I like it. But some where between the beginning and the mid point, life starts to call you to new heights (or is it just me and I know I can hear that in Evermind's posts and excitement) Calling us on to new levels. Atkins put me in a very new place in my life, but truth is I had to hold onto Atkins every single day even the most brilliant high living days. They all led to a transformation I craved, and prayed for with all my heart.

Yesterday a dream came true for me. I always wanted to do endurance sport, why I don't know, it's very hard and yet appealing. Yesterday I crossed the line to a decision I made on June 12th, I completed a triathalon. Here is the picture of crossing that line.
What led me there was a daily way of living with food as my foundation. A daily desire to live more focused and go after things. What led me there was this amazing ability to again be active. I swam with a 55yr yr old who beat me over all. I finished with a 34 yr old who was so darn proud of herself, I was embraced by my teammates, those of us seeking this adventure, they all came in WAY AHEAD of me, yet they waited for me to finish. I passed more 50-70 yr olds and overweight people that I dreamed possible....I don't live at home on my couch any more and these oldies, and fatties (don't take that personal) were out there probably all along, while I hid in my fatness. My fat kept me back!
You've all read my journey to freedom from fat living in head and body. I allowed myself to sink to very little life, but over the course of this last 14 mos I've rung by rung gone out and reestabished my life.

I say all that to encourage you to do the same, in your own way, get up and live your life...


the other pictures are in my journal.

[SandyL2002]

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Amen! I am was so tired of just sitting and not doing.. and that is what got me started on taking care of me I am on Day 6 and feeling so much better!

[Evermind]

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Good morning, folks!

I am SO jazzed for Jess. Just so proud. And Jess, your face as you cross the finish line, that beam on your face and in your eyes, is priceless. Says it all.

I'm sitting here having a cup of coffee before I go for my run this morning. This time around is rather different for me in a couple of ways, and I'd be interested in anyone's thoughts or ideas about it:

First, I am losing inches VERY slowly. In the past, I've lost a ton right away, and every two weeks there'd be an enormous change. Now, only about 10 inches so far in 5 weeks. (I know, nothing to sneeze at, and I'm not upset, just curious as to why)

Second, (possibly too much info here), I seem to have the trots pretty much all the time these days. Even though I do the flax thing. Could it be the added veggies from OWL? I can't see any other difference in what I eat. Doesn't bother me too much, but it is weird.

Third, running has changed everything for me. The last couple of times I did this woe, I either didn't exercise, or did so sporadically and with much guilt. Not this time. Run three days a week, gym 3 days or more. Need the exercise, crave the exercise, get energized by the exercise. If I have any advice at all for newly-starting STAC-ers, it's: get moving. Every single day. With one rest day.

Fourth, somethign I've noticed before, but didn't really "click" onto. And it's the difference in my immunity. A week and a half ago, my entire family, plus 2 neighbors, came down with the chestcold from he(ck). I mean exhaustion, deeeeeep cough, snot pouring out of nose, head stuffed up, utter exhaustion and lack of stamina, etc. I didn't even get a tickle in my throat, and I sleep with the person who suffered the most. This is not to say that I won't ever get sick while low-carbing; it is just that I won't always get sick when others do.

Today is a day to run, work out, paint in the kitchen, prepare food for the week, and do laundry. Since I'm a person who loves to do housework, it's a GOOD day! Hope you guys have one, too.

[Lynsey]

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Good morning STACers! Still trying to figure out what I want to get accomplished today before heading back to the office tomorrow. What I want to do and what I need to do seem to be pulling me in different directions, as there is never enough time for everything. The good news is, I just checked weather bug this morning and we finally have some rain coming this week after almost a month. That means hopefully I'll be able to get my kayak back on the water by next weekend, and run a little white water before the end of summer chill takes a grip on the air and water. That's my passion, and if by this time next year I can squeeze myself into a dry suit, that will be my gift to myself so I can enjoy my favorite sport for more months of the year. Have a great Sunday!

[bambinaUK]

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Last time round when I reached my goal weigh, it gave me the confidence to enrol on teacher training. I graduated this year.
My new goal is to compete in a Marathon, possibly the Chicago Marathon, I think I am probably 2yrs off being able to attain that goal.

[hopejoy]

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Hi!
Congratulations Jess! You must be on cloud 9 right now! I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments! That's so awesome!
Evermind: you're sounding focused. Good girl with all the planning! That's the way it's done!
gotta run.... at work now.
liz

[meena-beena]

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Things seem quiet in here today. Must be cause it's Sunday? Congrats again Jess on such a major accomplishment in your life. You certainly are a huge motivator by showing the rest of us how to get things done!

evermind, the whole bathroom thing is a puzzle to me too. I'm curently having the opposite thing going on. I have no clue why how to fix either issue. I think a few sugar free candies should fix me--lol.

I'm working hard to just put one foot in front of the other. As I mentioned in my journal, my daughter has the same issues with weight as me and I need to set an example for her. It's lonely though going it alone. Excuses--excuses. It's amazing what the mind can allow you to hide behind when you let it. Perhaps I'll make a personal mini goal to get out once a day and just walk. That's a beginning.

Have a great Sunday!

[Mandilyn]

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Hi all, and Congratulations Jess, what a sense of pride you must feel. I too hope one day I will be able to achieve that kind of endurance. As well as what you've accomplished Evermind. Very proud of both to have made such strides. You are both two very big sources of inspiration to me. My day was ok. Had to work 6-3, and it was very boring. Such is Life (for now). I know its late, but have a great rest of the day.
Mandi

[apple]

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Thanks for sharing your story, Jess! I get inspired reading great changes in people's life because of Atkins and their determination to not give up on their goals.

[Stefanie]

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Hi all. I'm here. I just forgot to post until now. Congrats, Jess!

[AlaskaGirl]

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Great Post Jess- I am so happy for you.

Evermind- you make me want to get moving. I almost feel your energy over the internet.

[bykerdruid]

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WOW Jess! I just got around to reading the Sunday Roll Call. (Taking some relaxation while waiting for the next shuttle trip. My brother is bringing my sister's car home so I can make one less trip today!!!!

But what you wrote was just...WOW. How wonderful it feels to achieve goals. I'm trying to hold on to my weight training like you have your cross training. I was never a runner, not even when I was at my peak health in my early 20's. But anyone who can do that has all kinds of kudos from me! And I can feel your victory through your post. How pumped you feel and proud and happy and motivated and ALIVE!!!!!