"Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

[tmn]

Good morning, STACers!

We're heading into the weekend which means for some of us extra planning and preparedness are needed quickly! For others (like me - eek!), we're just trying to get back into the swing of things, Atkins-style. Yet, with so much else to do, getting ready for winter, housework, taking care of family's needs, there isn't a lot of time to do what we need to for ourselves.

So a little encouragement to all of us who are struggling to do so - take time for yourself and your health! It's one of my BIG priorities this weekend. Somewhere in between raking leaves, laundry, cleaning gutters, dishes, etc., etc. I WILL stretch and work out, get good foods and snacks ready, start eating properly, and drink LOTS of water! Most of all, soak in the commeraderie and encouragement here on ADBB!!



Go get 'em, folks! Have a great Atkins Day!

[OzLover]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Yes TGIF!! It has been a long strange week for me. Feeling somewhat better after visiting wicked witch land for about 3 days. Didn't comfort myself with food!!

Planning is the key to success. I'm going to visit my dad for the weekend. Since we always cook for him staying on plan will be easy. He has asked for homeade pea soup which I love but have an alternative already planned for me.

Have a great day everyone. Thinking of all our California members & hoping their homes are spared.

Glenda

[SandyL2002]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Grr I sent my Thursday comments and it wouldn't send this morning...

I am working today at the dining hall but it shouldn't be a problem because we are having hamburgers and we always have a salad bar. Desserts shouldn't be to tempting either cause they are lighter for lunch. .Its dinner that they fix all those pies...

I have a busy food weekend again.. Daughters birthday on Friday and a Wedding on Saturday.. But I have a PLAN cause that is the key..

Scales are being kind to me since my actual Tuesday weight in and I will take it

[lisadallasr]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Good Morning Everyone!!! Just checking in, today is my 4th day of induction and im doing good so far, i have lost 3lbs which i know is water weight but hey i will take it. Today i dont have to much planned, me and my hubby are going to catch a matinee movie and go see the Tyler Perry movie, "Why did I get Married" we love Tyler Perry and i have been waiting patiently to go see this movie. Other than that, not much else to report just hanging in there. Well i hope everyone has a blessed day and i will check in later.

[ShiningStarr]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Hi All!
Everything is going well here. I have noticed some changes in my body today which is so nice!!! (Not so much "Back Fat"! Man, that is the part of my body I hate the most, next to my 2nd stomach roll, which is getting a little smaller too I think! ) It is nice to finally have the fat goggles off a little.

Have a great day everyone!!

[Grniidgrl]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Good Morning STAC'ers

Making my way through the morning slowly today. The weather is dreary.. I am Soooo looking forward to the weekend!!

I am a little anxious.. seeing I havent lost any more weight since last Saturday. But I did lose 10 lbs my first week.. not trying to minimize my success but not even another half a pound off in 5 more days of induction *sigh*

I did start exercising on Tuesday so perhaps my body is hanging onto some water.. that and I ate pepperoni last night .. it's loaded with salt. We'll see how it all pans out..Trying to stay off the scale until Sunday and then re-evaluate if I should stay on induction another week or bump my veggies up a notch.

Sandy - Glad to see you are planning ahead! Stick to your plan and enjoy yourself this weekend!

Shining- LOL I cant wait for my hips to cease spilling out of my jeans! It's wonderful you are noticing your own progress!
Everyone else have a wonderful day... will be checking in later!

[buffy67]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Checking in on a Thursday.

Me too Lisa, 4th day on it. Little cravings going on, but, I ate some protein and now hunger is not an issue.

Got a get ready for a 5 day trip to Dallas for work.

Have a good day!

Buffy

[hrgillespie]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Good morning everyone! Just popping in to say hello it's gonna be a busy day for me lots of errands to run and I have a friend coming over to drive me around. I can't wait for Monday to get my return to activities order if he doesn't give it I may go crazy.

I hope you all have a very wonderful sticking to the plan kind of day!!!!!!


Heidi

[partytrouble]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

hey yall,

good morning! the heading of this post 'almost TGIF' was really encouraging, it has been a long week!!

i am planning to swim tonight (jess thx for encouragement) and expect it to knock me on my butt!! i can't wait for all my muscles to be sore tomorrow~

have a good one!! stay on plan!!

[chicamarun]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Hey everyone! I lost 2 more pounds!!! WOO HOO!! I am super excited about that since my TOM made me sit at the same weight.

A much rainy day is here and I am taking the kids to the library and to open up bank accounts. They were ready WAY before I was and I'm still making them wait.

SO part of my day will be cleaning the house up because I've let it go and even I can only take so much. It's not too bad - but still.

Oh and I plan on boxing today with our Wii system and playing tennis. Tell you what that makes me sweat like there is no tomorrow! (and one day I'll beat my husband at it)

[Sherri]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Great start to the day Terry! Plan, plan, plan. I've been walking and hiking all week. I am SORE! But a good sore. I'm sticking to plan and feeling great. Wishing everyone here a great day!

[Evermind]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Good morning!

I'm sitting here with my cup of coffee, after another (daily) visit to the scales, which show absolutely no movement - in fact, I've had a 2 lb upswing in the last 4 days. Ah, well.

Yesterday I finally ate a buncha veggies - I've been really not hungry, due to ketosis but also smoke in the air, I think, so I've mostly been eating eggs. They were good. I'm still under my required caloric intake by about 5-600 calories and not enough veggies, but I'm trying.

Many residents of San Diego are being released back to their homes. Up here where I live, they are not. (Thank you, fire gods for not making us evacuate!). The "witch fire" and "Pachooma fire" are going to merge, and the danger up north here is still bad. Outside, the air is a greyish yellow. Smells like we're at a bonfire.

No energy. Can't exercise, which, let me tell you, drives me nuts. I think the smoke is affecting all of us - I thought it would be a chest problem, but instead it's just making us lethargic. I'm going to see if the gym is open or will be open soon, and if they have good air over there.

So, what's good about this whole thing? 1)Well, it's very stressful and I have not been much tempted to go off the woe. Oh, sure, occasionally I think "ice cream sundae", but that thought goes away easily. 2) I've been able to tackle and organize several areas of chaos in our house (closets, mainly) and they are now great. 3) There have been many opportunities to help others, and I've taken advantage of most.

[hopejoy]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Good Morning Stacers....
Feeling a lot like Evermind... drained and tired from not exersizing and breathing smoky air... Had some cabbage yesterday at lunch... but not getting enough veggies.
Still evacuated to friend's house... have to work today... kinda glad to be able to do something useful. Yesterday the police let us go back up to our house but only because I was able to prove to them I'm a nurse... but only was home about an hour or so, they made us leave again... Really want to go home to stay as I just came home from London on Monday night and then I had to evacuate 6 hours later... going a little bonkers with the boredom and slept poorly.
Don't know when they'll let us go home for good. The witch fire and poomach fires are near me and they're still out of control. Hoping the weather stays good wind wise.
liz

[mommagoose]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Hello everyone. Finally the sun has popped out and I feel so much better. I need to hurry and pick the last of the peppers since we are finally going to get a frost here this weekend. Its amaizing to still have flowers and pepper and tomatoes growing here . Our first frost is usually the beginning of September. I got on the scale this morning and the pound and a half I gained from the weekends disgressions is finally gone. I drank extra water yesterday and it did the trick. I am back on track and am greatful for that. Hope everyone has a pleasant day.

Linda

[Mickkey]

Re: "Almost TGIF!" Thursday Roll-call, 10/25/07

Good day everyone. It's a very pretty day here today, temp is only in the 50's but the sun is shining and warming things up.

Went out last night with friends from out of town, and everyone wanted Chicago Pizza. I got a salad, but the pizza was looking delicious. I've never seen such huge pizza, but it was a stuffed with cheese making it look even larger. It was hard to resist, but I did it! Then I got up this morning with my scale up a pound?! Got to be water.

Hope all our California members are doing ok this morning, and your lives return to normal quickly. You're in our thoughts and prayers.