Kentucky Derby . . . . . . Keeping on Track

[FLSunShine]

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Anyone have any good recipes dealing with beef? I'm so tired of hamburgers. I think I might gag if I eat one more hamburger. I'm just not a meat fan. I'm not particularly fond of chicken either - other than fried. I've got to find something because I can't cave this close to goal. This is about the time on other plans that I self-sabotage. I'm also greatly afraid because I started a new med which they said would probably make me gain weight. Ugh!!! Oh well, I'll deal with it somehow (have no choice).

I pray you all have a very blessed day.

Cat I am with you for sure on being sick of the hamburger stuff. I think that's what may have made me sick last week and now I don't want any burger patties. Like Sunny said I have got to put more variety in my plan or I am going to get bored with it.

[purplecat]

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Hi all!! Quick check-in. My baby goes back to school tomorrow and she's not happy after a week off.

I hope you're all doing well.

[scaleskl]

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Hi Ladies,

A quick check in...I am exhausted today. I partied all night. We burned so many calories dancing the night away.

I need to get back to my exercise regime. I am lacking in this department. But I am walking 30 min per day. Have a great Sunday ladies.

[Katie_1985]

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Hi Ladies!

I just posted in my journal that I've been off the wagon for a week now...terrified to go on the scale as it's also TOM so I know I've gained a ton!!! :S

I have to get back on the horse!! I know I do but I just feel so sick of myself...always saying "tomorrow" and not following through.

My exercise has been GREAT! It's just the eating!

On a different note...my bf and I might be getting a dog! Just maybe. He wants another week to think about it!!!

Love you all my sisters!

[FLSunShine]

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Hi Ladies!
I have to get back on the horse!! I know I do but I just feel so sick of myself...always saying "tomorrow" and not following through.

I totally feel you Katie. Completely. You look around and see all the success weightloss stories of others, and even those not on the Atkins WOE and wonder, What is wrong with me? Losing weight and keeping it off is obviously attainable, so what is my holdup? So again, I feel you. I am determined to get the ROOT of the thing that's causing me to fall and conquer it so I can go on and attain permanent success. I still declare, THIS IS MY YEAR TO RELEASE THIS WEIGHT FOR GOOD! I claim it in Jesus name.

[SunnySmile501]

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**** HELP MY DERBY SISTERS ****

Good evening everyone, I figured I would post and get some help from my DS. I am having to restart tomorrow after a week of sickness and being off my plan. I am having a HARD time getting motivated to restart. I must be honest with you. I know this WOE works but what I don't like is having to fret over eating some fruit or something and thinking, wow am i going to gain a pound back? Then when i do give in and eat it or pizza or something, I binge. That is not living to me. It's bondage. I know there are many success stories on here including wonderful people like Sunny, Catherine, Brook, etc. so please help me. Why am I feeling this way?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

I totally feel you Katie. Completely. You look around and see all the success weightloss stories of others, and even those not on the Atkins WOE and wonder, What is wrong with me? Losing weight and keeping it off is obviously attainable, so what is my holdup? So again, I feel you. I am determined to get the ROOT of the thing that's causing me to fall and conquer it so I can go on and attain permanent success. I still declare, THIS IS MY YEAR TO RELEASE THIS WEIGHT FOR GOOD! I claim it in Jesus name.

I am going to put these two posts together. Different things work for different people. You and I share our faith in God and Jesus Christ. What has helped me is to use the Bible as my rule book and apply certain parts/verses to my physical health. My body belongs to God and I have been abusing it for years. I wrote out a goal contract when I started and at the end I wrote: As God is my witness, signed and acknowledged, Sunny....... I read and signed this contract every day for more than two years. At the bottom of the contract, I have these verses:

Romans 12: 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.

1 Corinthians 3:16 Don't you know that you are God's sanctuary and that the Spirit of God lives in you?



1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,

Numbers 30: 1, 2-- 1 Moses told the leaders of the Israelite tribes, "This is what the LORD has commanded: 2 When a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to put himself under an obligation, he must not break his word; he must do whatever he has promised.


On my refrigerator, I have this posted:
Psalm 101:2 I will live with integrity of heart in my house.

In my house, I can do anything without fear of people knowing, but God knows. If my heart is not pure, how can I expect Jesus to live there? What I have been doing to my body and health is not in keeping with those verses I posted. I opened my bible and asked God to lead me to the scriptures and this was what He showed me.

I'm still far from perfect, but this has helped me stay on track when I wanted to cave in. Sometimes I have to take these scriptures that I have on my fridge and freezer and take magnets and put them across the doors so I would have to move them to get something else to eat that I don't need. I have never drank, smoked or taken drugs, but I am addicted to food and that is just as bad. I can't serve two masters and food sings its siren song all the time. I have come to terms with the fact that I can't eat what is actually healthy food like fruit. It's not fair, but that's the way it is.

We're supposed to do everything as if for God and not for man. When we do work, it's to be done to bring glory to God, not the boss. When we eat or take care of our health, it should bring glory to God. Eating foods that make us fat and hurt our health do not in any way glorify God.

Okay, sermon over!

Dr. Atkins said that this diet was not for every one. If you would like a diet better where you can eat anything, just count calories or whatever, go with that. The thing about Atkins is that if you work the program, most likely you can have fruit again and most of your favorites. When you make it all the way to maintenance all you can't have is sugar and white flour unless you are intolerant of foods. For me, I can have so many wonderful foods to the few foods that I can't have.

Sunny!

[FLSunShine]

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I am going to put these two posts together. Different things work for different people. You and I share our faith in God and Jesus Christ. What has helped me is to use the Bible as my rule book and apply certain parts/verses to my physical health. My body belongs to God and I have been abusing it for years. I wrote out a goal contract when I started and at the end I wrote: As God is my witness, signed and acknowledged, Sunny....... I read and signed this contract every day for more than two years. At the bottom of the contract, I have these verses:

Romans 12: 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.

1 Corinthians 3:16 Don't you know that you are God's sanctuary and that the Spirit of God lives in you?



1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,

Numbers 30: 1, 2-- 1 Moses told the leaders of the Israelite tribes, "This is what the LORD has commanded: 2 When a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to put himself under an obligation, he must not break his word; he must do whatever he has promised.


On my refrigerator, I have this posted:
Psalm 101:2 I will live with integrity of heart in my house.

In my house, I can do anything without fear of people knowing, but God knows. If my heart is not pure, how can I expect Jesus to live there? What I have been doing to my body and health is not in keeping with those verses I posted. I opened my bible and asked God to lead me to the scriptures and this was what He showed me.

I'm still far from perfect, but this has helped me stay on track when I wanted to cave in. Sometimes I have to take these scriptures that I have on my fridge and freezer and take magnets and put them across the doors so I would have to move them to get something else to eat that I don't need. I have never drank, smoked or taken drugs, but I am addicted to food and that is just as bad. I can't serve two masters and food sings its siren song all the time. I have come to terms with the fact that I can't eat what is actually healthy food like fruit. It's not fair, but that's the way it is.

We're supposed to do everything as if for God and not for man. When we do work, it's to be done to bring glory to God, not the boss. When we eat or take care of our health, it should bring glory to God. Eating foods that make us fat and hurt our health do not in any way glorify God.

Okay, sermon over!

Dr. Atkins said that this diet was not for every one. If you would like a diet better where you can eat anything, just count calories or whatever, go with that. The thing about Atkins is that if you work the program, most likely you can have fruit again and most of your favorites. When you make it all the way to maintenance all you can't have is sugar and white flour unless you are intolerant of foods. For me, I can have so many wonderful foods to the few foods that I can't have.

Sunny!

Thank you SO MUCH Sunny for reminding me of my main purpose for wanting to be thinner and healthier and that is to glorify God. You have put my focus back on Him tonight in this area of my life. I have tried other diet programs and would only last a little while, then fall off and gain more weight back. Atkins is the ONLY plan I have had success with and not be starving. My challenge is staying focused on my goal and you have reminded me of that tonight. Thanks again.

[jersey]

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Thank you SO MUCH Sunny for reminding me of my main purpose for wanting to be thinner and healthier and that is to glorify God. You have put my focus back on Him tonight in this area of my life. I have tried other diet programs and would only last a little while, then fall off and gain more weight back. Atkins is the ONLY plan I have had success with and not be starving. My challenge is staying focused on my goal and you have reminded me of that tonight. Thanks again.

Sunny gave you excellent counsel LaShon...I think one of the keys to success with this WOL is to closely align your behavior with your personal values. While I'd like to adopt the 'food as fuel' concept, the truth is that I equate food with pleasure and community...good food is sitting down to a nicely prepared meal with *special* dishes and good company. I'm most successful when I prepare nice meals for myself instead of the *grab and go* cheese stick or hastily thrown together burger patty.

And exercise - gotta move it to lose it I think...this is the hardest part for me since I GAIN when exercising...and no matter what anyone says, a lb of fat and a lb of muscle weigh the same, lol. The muscle just looks better

Like any other act of *faith* I think the key is to commit one day at a time..."today I will eat on plan and honor my values"....treat yourself well like you would a loved one.

my $.02 for the day

Catherine

[misplaced southerner]

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good morning! sunny, what amazing committment you have! and catherine, great two cents worth of advice.

lashon, you are a BEAUTIFUL woman. i have read from so many members here that they struggle with a TRUE ADDICTION to food. that is where the binge behavior comes in. sadly, we don't NEED alcohol or drugs but we DO need food and that makes it all that much more difficult. is today the first day of jumping back on the wagon? if so, take it one minute at a time. there is NOTHING wrong with you girl. you are perfect. this IS difficult but we are here for ya! when you feel that temptation to eat something that is bad for your body, reach for the keyboard! pick up the phone, grab a bottle of water, eat a YUMMY legal treat.....and CELEBRATE all of your successes big and small. "nothing is impossible when you put your trust in god!"

[Katie_1985]

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Sunshine! Thanks for your words of encouragement! I saw today taht I only gained 3 pounds which was comforting because I thought I would have gained WAY more!

Sunny! Thank you for your words!!!! They were really helpful!!!!

I am back on teh wagon today and doing well. I definitely remember why I'm here now!!!!

Big hugs to all my DGs!!! I feel slightly jarred and mad at myself for cheating!!!! I have to just pick up and move on!!!

[FLSunShine]

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good morning! sunny, what amazing committment you have! and catherine, great two cents worth of advice.

lashon, you are a BEAUTIFUL woman. i have read from so many members here that they struggle with a TRUE ADDICTION to food. that is where the binge behavior comes in. sadly, we don't NEED alcohol or drugs but we DO need food and that makes it all that much more difficult. is today the first day of jumping back on the wagon? if so, take it one minute at a time. there is NOTHING wrong with you girl. you are perfect. this IS difficult but we are here for ya! when you feel that temptation to eat something that is bad for your body, reach for the keyboard! pick up the phone, grab a bottle of water, eat a YUMMY legal treat.....and CELEBRATE all of your successes big and small. "nothing is impossible when you put your trust in god!"

Thank you for your inspiring words. I am not perfect by a long shot but I serve someone who is perfect and that's Jesus . I had a good day today and I am taking it one day at a time but not only that, today I am allowing God to show me the thing behind the thing that causes me to run to food for comfort instead of Him. I hate to sound super spiritual or deep but this is what I know. Thanks again for your encouragement. Truly appreciated.

[FLSunShine]

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Sunshine! Thanks for your words of encouragement! I saw today taht I only gained 3 pounds which was comforting because I thought I would have gained WAY more!

Sunny! Thank you for your words!!!! They were really helpful!!!!

I am back on teh wagon today and doing well. I definitely remember why I'm here now!!!!

Big hugs to all my DGs!!! I feel slightly jarred and mad at myself for cheating!!!! I have to just pick up and move on!!!

Yea, I am dancing with you for only a 3 lb gain! Katie, don't beat yourself up over the cheat in the past. It's in the PAST and you have moved on. There is nothing you can do to go back and change it. You had a good day today so thank God for that. I know I do.

[FLSunShine]

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Sunny gave you excellent counsel LaShon...I think one of the keys to success with this WOL is to closely align your behavior with your personal values. While I'd like to adopt the 'food as fuel' concept, the truth is that I equate food with pleasure and community...good food is sitting down to a nicely prepared meal with *special* dishes and good company. I'm most successful when I prepare nice meals for myself instead of the *grab and go* cheese stick or hastily thrown together burger patty.

And exercise - gotta move it to lose it I think...this is the hardest part for me since I GAIN when exercising...and no matter what anyone says, a lb of fat and a lb of muscle weigh the same, lol. The muscle just looks better

Like any other act of *faith* I think the key is to commit one day at a time..."today I will eat on plan and honor my values"....treat yourself well like you would a loved one.

my $.02 for the day

Catherine

Catherine, thank you for your $.02. It adds up to a priceless value. I appreciate it so very much.

[scaleskl]

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Hi Lovely Ladies,

Lashon...Sunny's advice is priceless. Not many peopls know this, but I have a prayer list. I have about 10 things on it..and my wants and needs are very explicit. I was told by my grandmother to be very clear when asking for things..."because you will get what you ask for." Stay focused on your goal, we have to work exceptionally hard forthe things we want. It is so easy to be bad....and hard to be good. LOL

Cat...where are you baby girl? How's the fiance? I am so excited for you. When everything is finalized you should write about your experience...finding a soulmate online

Sunny...I hope all is well with you today. How are you feeling? I hope you are not overworking yourself!

Sherri..Hey there lady. Congratulations!!! I see that you are a moderator. You give such good advice and you are so supportive to so many.

Catherine...I hope TOM has departed! How is the weather down there. I see you are on track and focused on your goal. Keep up the good work!

Katie...Get back on that wagon girl. I knowyou can do it. Did you guys get a dog? What kind of dog are you contemplating?

Chinadoll, welcome to the group.

Misplacedsoutherner....Your posts are so inspirational! Here is my official welcome to the group.

Ladies, I had a ball on Saturday night. I danced so much and so hard that my legs are sore. I must burned about 1000 calories on the dance floor. I must admit that I ate a couple of pieces of fruit these past couple of days and need to get back on track. I felt that bananas were better than pie, eventhough thay have a high sugar content.

[purplecat]

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Good evening! I know I'm late checking in. I've had a very ROUGH day which included spending 2.5 hours cutting the grass (can I just burn all of it). Ugh!!

I've been so emotional here lately. I think it's those dang pills. They're also making me crave food I was able to stay away from before like french fries. Oh well, hopefully, this too shall pass.

Kass, thank you. I don't know about writing a book but I do know that this relationship has taken me on an emotional rollercoaster ride (happiness - I can't believe he's soo good to me; fear - I can't believe he's so good to me). I'm trying so hard not to operate on fear. Send up a prayer for me.

Katie and Lashon, jump right back in there. You don't fail unless you give up.

Ladies, I hope you're all well and have a great evening.