10/14 Sunday check in

[Outback Jess]

Hey STACers. Today I am sitting here soo very early in the morning, and I am thinking about the difference between Want, and WILL.

I will do certain things and I won't do others. When we come to Atkins we are usually to the point where we finally WILL comply with a diet and work it. Those who are really there with their will power, WILL do it. Others, come and try to allow the general motivation of the boards TALK THEM INTO IT.
I have been in both places...Both hold a degree of agony!!!

I wished for so long...I wanted for soooo long, but until I engaged my will I did not get what I wanted. When I engage my will, I take action and something happens! MOVEMENT! Usually forward movement!

I WILL maintain my low carb lifestyle today.
I WILL NOT leave home without a plan for eating, or take food with me
I WILL exercise later today
I WILL keep all my postive actions ROLLING...

I use to sit on the couch and wish, and want and sit on the couch...that was agony. It all comes down to me getting up and moving towards what I want, and then it really comes down to just doing it TODAY...
I have friends who are training for a marathon...It's a daunting task, but it's only done one day at a time. Induction is a daunting task, only for today.
Cheat-free is a daunting task, but it's only one day at a time!

JUST TODAY, DO IT, DO THE THING YOU WANT...then string tomorrow to today when it gets here...

[lc_angel_08]

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You know what you said about will is so true. Wanting and wishing don't get you very far. For the last few years its been a struggle for me to try to regain both my health and my figure. I haven't been perfect some days I do better then others. The one thing that has been consistent though is the will to achieve my goals. If I have a bad day or a bad week I just see them as that dust myself off and get back on track. I think the big difference between people who successfully achieve their goals and those that don't is the will to keep trying. As long you keep yourself in the game, keep your goals before you, keep working towards your goals you are going eventually succeed. Anyway It is a beautiful morning here. The weather has cooled down at night woohoo were still in the high 80's during the day but I can live with that. It sure is nice to wake up this morning feeling a little better. I tried to exercise I had to go slow but I was able to log a few minutes on my treadmill. I am going to try to exercise more later today.

[Yo Yo Girl]

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Hi all. Speaking of willpower - last night I had my first dining out during induction experience. My husband and I went to a medieval banquet, so I knew that I was not going to be able to order specific food. The first course of pumpkin soup and buttery rolls did not arrive until nearly 9pm, so I was already hungry. But I resisted and waited until the main course. Luckily it was roast beef and vegies. I skipped the potatoes and the gravy and was the only one drinking water. Decided to go for a stroll when dessert arrived. I felt quite proud of myself, especially for remaining strong when everyone was telling me to have a night off - they just don't get it.

Anyway, today is day 7 which means that I do my first weigh in tomorrow morning. Not too worried if I have only lost a small amount; the great way I am feeling is a reward in itself.

Best wishes to all for the upcoming week

[OzLover]

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Great post this morning Jess!!!

I use to wish for an easy way to get all of these pounds off my physial body & the emotional baggage off my mental being. It wasn't until I engaged my will & took some control that good things began to happen. Still a long way to go but I on my way!!

I WILL & I WANT to exercise today!!

Hoping everyone has a wonderful Sunday & make sure to have some fun!!

Glenda

[LessofLisa]

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Good Morning.

Truth...I blew it last night...Tom arrived during the night.I can tell everytime!...My daughter brought in Heath bitesize candy bars...I don't even like them...but I ate several...I was weak..New Day..I will stick to plan and I will do my walk today. Focus on today Lisa..just focus on today!!

[Sheepie]

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Good morning! It looks beautiful outside today. I think my will power is either there or it's not. There's no in between. Either I diet or I don't. No half-hearted attempts for me. Unfortunately, I have a lot "not" to make up for now! Maybe some half-hearted attempts along the way would have kept my weight down somewhat and I wouldn't have such a big feat ahead of me still.

Anyway, yesterday I posted that I was down 50lbs from my all time high weight. To celebrate, I bought a few clothes. When I started, my 24's were very tight, should have been in 26's. Yesterday I bought 2 pairs of size 18 pants! And I bought 3 sweaters that were XL, not even 1X. This means that I should be able to shop in regular stores now!!! Although I do love to shop online too.

And to celebrate some more, I worked on organization/cleaning. I recycled a bunch of magazines. Have more to do. The big thing was that I took 3 large green garbage bags of clothes to the Salvation Army. I will probably fill a couple more too. Anything that's too big or has shoulder pads has to go!!

Less clutter, less weight, feels good!

[ShiningStarr]

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Hi all! Well today is day 7 and unfortunateky I had a bit of a blip last night. My son wanted microwave popcorn for snack so I made him some and it being one of my favortie snacks I couldn't resist. I think I probably I had a cup or a cup and a half or so of it before I kicked my self in the butt! Than after that I had half of a small slice of italian bread with butter. I figure I went over my 20 carbs by like 6-8 carbs. The one thing I am proud of is that after the bread I was so close to saying screw it for the night and dive into a bag of doritos but I sad no. I have not blown this completely! If I eat those chips tomorrow will not be good (lots of cravings) so don't do it. And I didn't! So Here I am starting another day and thankful I didn't give in all the way!
I am working on my all or nothing mindset. I used to just give up when I would faulter but now I know that I have to pick myself up and keep going cause if I just go back I will never get anywhere.

[huggija]

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Good morning everyone!

sheepie...awesome progress. It feels so great to buy smaller sized clothes, doesn't it? I'm SO looking forward to it. I was down another .5 today, so that makes a total of 6. Even though I still have 25 to go, I feel very accomplished!

jess...great post. It's so true...wanting and wishing don't make things happen! I used to beat myself up DAILY. I'd lie in bed in the morning WANTING to get back on track with Atkins; then I'd eat a muffin for breakfast, a salad for lunch (but I was piling on croutons, dried onions, raisins, etc), stop at the gas station at night for another muffin, then dinner and an Atkins bar for dessert. And when I'd go to bed with heartburn and feeling totally bloated, I'd WANT it all over. Not until the will kicked in (the resolve that comes with it is so awesome!) was I able to restart with CONVICTION. Yesterday, I do have to say I had some temptations (mostly just in my head...like...wouldn't just a bite of that donut taste good?) but did not give in. At one point, I had to remind myself...would it really be worth destroying the effort of two weeks? And Jess's post yesterday about how you can foul up the whole cycle by one cheat was looming in my mind. End result: NO CHEAT...13 complete days now. I will begin the first rung of OWL on Tuesday and I'm very excited.

Hope you all have a wonderfully successful Sunday. Celebrate your WILL!

[Evermind]

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It's all about being WILLING, for me. All those times I kept trying to get back on the wagon? I wasn't really willing. I wanted. I wished. I tried. But the will wasn't back, until July 29.

When I've got the will, I am rarely tempted to eat the wrong things, even if they are right there, in my face, and the temptation is not very strong at all. I never doubt myself. I have patience, and I have commitment.

The thing is, I never know if I have the will unless I try. And when I fail, then I know it isn't there. And I try again. Or not. Maybe I wait, and suffer, as Jess says.

Every time I have resisted temptation, my will gets stronger.

Yesterday was a good day. I cleaned, did 5 loads of laundry, 2 loads of dishes, and, like Sheepie, cleared out 2 bags of clothing I will never wear again. The Salvation Army will be happy. Then I helped dd get ready for Homecoming and went and did the obligatory picture-taking before she went off. Quiet evening at home.

Today I have a parent conference at 10, and then I have school work to do and I will also lie down with a good book, because that's what I feel like doing. <grin> I will also cook for the week, and hit the gym. I'm not going to run today, because of the bladder infection - I think that bouncing up and down will not be comfortable. But I will try tomorrow.

I've lost all but 1/2 of the 3.5 lbs I gained for absolutely no reason. I'm more and more convinced it had to do with the bladder infection. Annoying, taking an entire week out of my month, but hey. What can you do?

I measured - Down another 2.75 inches, for a total of 18, I think. That's a foot and a half of fat gone! I'm now able to wear my size 16 jeans again - sooo nice. Except - where are they? I only found 1 pair. WHO STOLE THEM? (looking around suspiciously at you guys)

Have a lovely day everyone! Sheepie - congrats on the size change!

[hopejoy]

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Good Morning everyone!
yes, will vs want... taking the narrow road vs the 'easy' road...
well, had a rest day from exersize yest... but worked a 10 hr shift... so that's not exactly restful, but today I'm not so exhausted as I have been feeling.
Scale says I'm down another lb! what a relief! I thought I was gaining... my brain plays tricks on me! the more I lose, the more aware of the fat on me and the more critical I can be...
Anyways, church, a walk, and getting ready for trip is the adgenda for the day...
Evermind... I think you're right about the bladder infection... that's probably the cause of the wt gain. Good for you for not freaking out but just holding steady to your plan.
Yeah for cleaning out closets! Sheepie, so happy for you and your new clothes! awesome!
Have a good day everyone!
liz

[bambinaUK]

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I WILL not go near the fridge, because I WANT to fit into the new outfit I bought.

I went shopping with my ultra skinny friend yesterday, whom I normally could cheerfully slap for moaning about being fat!! But I didn't and I think she was sort of putout, that I actually bought something from a 'normal' shop.

My body is telling me that this is going to be a week when I don't lose anything, fortunately this is usually followed by a noticeable loss.

[Dimple_Flirt]

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Good evening.I forgot to check in this morning.My weight is moving in the right direction again.The scale is down from 282 to 277.4 this morning and I have a lovely headache.

[FunnyActressInLA]

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Hey STACers. Today I am sitting here soo very early in the morning, and I am thinking about the difference between Want, and WILL.

I will do certain things and I won't do others. When we come to Atkins we are usually to the point where we finally WILL comply with a diet and work it. Those who are really there with their will power, WILL do it. Others, come and try to allow the general motivation of the boards TALK THEM INTO IT.
I have been in both places...Both hold a degree of agony!!!

I wished for so long...I wanted for soooo long, but until I engaged my will I did not get what I wanted. When I engage my will, I take action and something happens! MOVEMENT! Usually forward movement!

I WILL maintain my low carb lifestyle today.
I WILL NOT leave home without a plan for eating, or take food with me
I WILL exercise later today
I WILL keep all my postive actions ROLLING...

I use to sit on the couch and wish, and want and sit on the couch...that was agony. It all comes down to me getting up and moving towards what I want, and then it really comes down to just doing it TODAY...
I have friends who are training for a marathon...It's a daunting task, but it's only done one day at a time. Induction is a daunting task, only for today.
Cheat-free is a daunting task, but it's only one day at a time!

JUST TODAY, DO IT, DO THE THING YOU WANT...then string tomorrow to today when it gets here...

Wow Jess! What a great post! I really needed to read this on the eve before I begin induction (again after so many years). I remember way back when after I'd been on plan for a while I would do the "whoa is me" when out at a restaurant and my friends could eat bread from the bread basket, eventhough I could still enjoy a juicy steak, a cesar salad and asparugus in hollandaise sauce! I felt sorry for myself over a damn roll! I WANTED to be thin and use Atkins to get me there but I didn't have the WILL to think about all the good things I could have and not dwell on that one thing I couldn't. It does take more than a support board in the end to make this work for me. It sure will help me in my quest but in the long run its ME who has to not only WANT it but have the WILL to do it! I am the one in control. Is it worth ruining my progress to grab that roll in the basket or eat the baked potato that comes with the steak? Before, I guess I thought is WAS worth it and 40lbs later I've decided it's NOT! What a great post you wrote! I'm gonna read it again!

[FunnyActressInLA]

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I WILL not go near the fridge, because I WANT to fit into the new outfit I bought.

I went shopping with my ultra skinny friend yesterday, whom I normally could cheerfully slap for moaning about being fat!! But I didn't and I think she was sort of putout, that I actually bought something from a 'normal' shop.

My body is telling me that this is going to be a week when I don't lose anything, fortunately this is usually followed by a noticeable loss.

What a great feeling to buy something in the "normal" shop! LOL! I so can relate. My friend Ashleigh is tall like me, I'm 5'11", she's 5'10. Anyway she is sooooo skinny but still wants to lose more weight! I just told her that I was going back on Atkins to lose weight and she's like, yeah I want to lose 10 more lbs. TEN MORE LBS???? FROM WHERE??? I'm not kidding you she is soooo skinny. Anyway we go to the mall and shop and she gets to go in all these cool stores with cute clothes while I feel like I'm getting weird looks while I'm in there like "You can't buy anything in here fat girl!" And then she's totally bored while I'm in Lane Bryant! Sigh...
Anyway kudos to you for getting something new while shopping with your friend!

[FunnyActressInLA]

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Hi all. Speaking of willpower - last night I had my first dining out during induction experience. My husband and I went to a medieval banquet, so I knew that I was not going to be able to order specific food. The first course of pumpkin soup and buttery rolls did not arrive until nearly 9pm, so I was already hungry. But I resisted and waited until the main course. Luckily it was roast beef and vegies. I skipped the potatoes and the gravy and was the only one drinking water. Decided to go for a stroll when dessert arrived. I felt quite proud of myself, especially for remaining strong when everyone was telling me to have a night off - they just don't get it.

Anyway, today is day 7 which means that I do my first weigh in tomorrow morning. Not too worried if I have only lost a small amount; the great way I am feeling is a reward in itself.

Best wishes to all for the upcoming week

For sticking to induction while other peeps were telling you to have a night off! I know it's hard when people try and sway you so kudos to you! I wonder if the pumpkin soup would've been okay on OWL? Curious. I do like pumpkin and never had pumpkin soup. Anyway I've decided I'm gonna have to bring a string cheese with me when if I go out to eat during induction for when the "roll basket" comes by. But I'm really going to try to avoid going out to dinner during induction the best I can.