Roll Call Thurs

[Outback Jess]

Good morning STACers...Happy Thursday. I've gotten up and come looking for my little "bites of motivation" and I found one flow out of me in responce to a PM, so I copy and paste it here....it's really what I want. It's really what I focus on, now that I am at a healthy weight and have a healthy lifestyle.

I am constantly reflecting on "anyone can change, for a little while...but can I sustain the change, and manage the change and KEEP THE CHANGE"...

I love the little slogan, "KEEP THE CHANGE"...
How do we do that?
Routines, planning, focus and committment. Finding the way that works and sticking to it!

Can YOU KEEP THE CHANGE you have established in your life, or are you slipping back to old habits and ways.
GOOD HABITS are hard to establish and sometimes HARD to keep, some people create too big a habit, others barely get enough habit going to change results. Finding the best thing to do to bring the changes you want into your life, is key.
STOP the SLIP before it gets you is another thing....Sometimes we slip up and eat, sometimes we let exercise slip throug our fingers, we're too tired. Knowing yourself and what is likely to happen if you...

Make good habits, stick to em, and KEEP THE CHANGE!

[OzLover]

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Thanks Jess!

Good morning Stacers! Hope you all have a wonderful day.

Glenda

[cgdat136]

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i guess you could call me a STACer........i was first introduced to this diet while in my 20s. my metabolism was better then, so i really didn't need to lose weight at that time, i was just hard on myself. i could just go for a 5-mile run no sweat, but that was then.

well a few years have passed and i need to be hard on myself again LOL.

so....i am here today and ready to put forth the effort and do whatever it takes!! count me in for tomorrow too, i won't let it slip away

chris

[SandyL2002]

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Good Morning Everyone.. Well I am one that lets is Slip and I am trying hard to not do it this time.. I do know I will keep my self from going back up in clothes...

It is Freezing here.. My heater doesn't work well in my car.. I have a lot that needs to be fixed on it but no money to do it I truly need a new car but can't do that without a job..which I applied for 5 of them yesterday... But anyway I was standing at the bus stop with my daughter freezing my butt off this morning... BRRRR I hate winter..

Can't go to the Y again today...GRRR I hope when they fix the pool thermostat it wil be fixed for good now...

I am on day 5 and doing well.. I have noticed at night I get the munchies...and I am not a night eater.. So last night I went to bed at 8!... Slept all the way until 5 this morning..well I did get up once to potty..

I am now 1lbs from my ticker weight

Hope you all have a great day!

[brussell79]

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Good morning everyone. I am trying to find a routine that works for me. I usually drop my kids off at 7:30 and go to the park and walk until about 9:00, but here lately that hasn't been everyday. I am going to go this morning and try to take it one day at a time. It will at least help me feel less stressed. My youngest two kids have the same birthday and their party is Sunday and I haven't finished shopping, or anywhere near it. Not to mention Christmas!! I know I shouldn't stress these things, but I do, and that just makes everything else harder. Anyway, I am rambling now, so I will go. Have a great day!

Brandy

[hrgillespie]

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Good Morning Folks!

Jess I am still working on the change but also determined to KEEP THE CHANGE!!!!! I'm at a frustrating point with my loss right now I am hovering and tettering back and forth and it's driving me bonkers. I am stepping up my work outs and determined to push through it but man sometimes it just get to you!

Sandy awesome job on getting back on track! You can do it girl! Just make a determination in your heart and mind that you will and can stick to this WOL and you will!!!!!!!! We are all here to back you up and support you with words of encouragement but the work is all yours girlfriend and you can do it!

I am off to work out , get housework done, kids off to school and then start some Wrapping for Christmas. hmmmmmm wondering if there's anyway to make wrapping burn calories! LOL

Have a fabulous day!!!

[Evermind]

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Morning, all.

Jess, good post. Right now I'm in such a "rut" that there's no slippage whatsoever, but boy am I aware that one poor decision would lead to a full scale stampede. During the holidays it's especially important to me to remind myself that "just this once" is NEVER once. Nor is it twice, or even a day or a week. It would be months and months of an avalanche downhill.

I'm bummed this morning because all of a sudden the scale says 205 (you know how long it took to get from 205 to 200!) and of course I know it's about TOM being here, but damn it! So I kicked the scale, looked at my body in the mirror, saw that it looks EXACTLY the same, and decided WHO CARES? I FEEL good.

So there!

I have lunches packed for everyone, including me. Cup of coffee right here at my desk. And although I'm not "raring to go", I know it will be a good day. We have to make it that way.

Get some attitude, everyone! We are AMAZING PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ShiningStarr]

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Good morning everyone!!

Well I am doing well staying on track! I don't have much else to say today. I am going to try and eat more veggies I wanted to get some Jicama at the store but they were all out. Bummer!! Well I am going to try and wrap some christmas presents today. I am on the job hunt today too. I just need a change!!

[partytrouble]

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morning yall!

jess i like the idea of keeping the change....and this board is probably the only thing that has helped me keep the change. now it is a habit, but without the daily support here i could never have made the habit.

so i had a realization last night that my current boyfriend is not going to work out. i think i have suspected this for a while, but he was such a dear while i have been sick. however, i am not sure what his intentions are and i also don't think we have the same overall drive and goals in life. so i am going to have to address that this week. no fun.

today i am going to try to do better with eating, amounts that is. i have had no appetite for anything other than soup and i am afraid my metabolism is going to slow as it has been almost 3 weeks now that i have not been eating properly. must add back calories in increments. i have to say the wt loss feels and looks nice, but i don't want to wreck my metabolism permanently.

sandy, YOU GO GIRL!

evermind, i liked the idea of you kicking the scale and saying who cares!!!

brandy you hang in there, you are going to look great at your husband's function!

heidi, i love the new xmas pic on your siggy

eveyrone else, thanks for being here today and for keeping me on track! have a great day!

[jimmyolsenblues]

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I like what Jess posted about Brett Favre.
Brett Farve on his success, "I show up, I work hard every day, I don't point blame, I lead by example".
What a great way to live.
I have not exercised since Monday, and I am depressed about that.
My goal today is to exercise. I wish everyone all the best today.
"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock,
the stream always wins - not through strength,
but through persistence."
- Buddha

[chicamarun]

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Good morning everyone! Well here I am - 35 years old...... and under 160 lbs I'm happy and I think that's really important.

I need to make some more "grab and go" type food - like muffins etc. I think Linda's site had some flax muffins that looked ok. I get so caught up in stuff I forget to eat - lunch mainly but still.

I'm staring at the snow and I really don't want to go outside - it's cold My kids have already been outside for over an hour and I'm sure will be outside again after lunch. Should be a great day

[bivium6]

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Hi Everyone!

I’m better today, not perfect, but better. My mom noticed and mentioned to me that I’ve been having a lot of nightmares the past couple months. I’m glad she did, maybe it’s a clue as to why I’ve been funky.

Plu my back has been killing me the past 3-4 days, upper back between the shoulder blades, don’t know why. I’m only 25, I’m I getting old!? lol. I’m going to try taking some calcium supplements and see if that helps.

Keep the Change

Keep the Change

I’m playing a Tales of the Abyss, and Luke just had a huge speech about changing. How he wanted to be a better person, not just for a week, but he wanted the change to be real. That’s what I think of when I think of change, make it real, not just skin deep.

I like that cgdat, i won’t let it slip away, because that is what happens, we don’t pay attention and it slips away. That is the perfect word to describe it, slip.

Its freezing here too Sandy! My car door locks didn’t want to work. I hate this time of year when you don’t have enough money. I was thinking off all the great things to get my loved ones, instead I have to think of what I can afford that they would like. *sigh* We both have to have better days today.

Hey brussell, if you figure out how to not stress about stuff, can you let us know? lol.

I was reading that more exercise doesn’t help you lose weight hgrillespie. That our bodies are fighting against thermodynamics and we just have to eat right and be patient (I say that as I kicked my exercise up the past couple days for the same reason) I like how time seems to slow down when I’m not losing, everyone likes have lots of time right?

"know it will be a good day. We have to make it that way." You are so right Evermind, I have to try harder. Good days are not a gift, you have to make them happen.

Good luck with the job hunt ShinningStar

And good luck with the bf partytrouble.

Buddha, good idea jimmyolsenblues, I’m going to go read some more quotes and try and pick myself up. I’m drinking white tea to put myself in the right frame of mind.

I love the flaxseed muffins chicamarun. I have one or two everyday. I add only a 1/4 teaspoon and splenda and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and really love them. (and I eat them cold)

Its fun to think about other people for awhile.

[BeanPole]

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Well, it isn't morning anymore, but I still wanted to post something. I really like the 'keep the change' thing Jess. I'm half tempted to request a siggy button be made of it so that I can remind myself daily. I'll just settle for putting it on my fridge for now. Its made me look back and think about where I've been and how I got to where I am. Its so amazing and I still can't believe where I am. I guess thats what motivates me to stick with this WOE everyday. I don't want to be where I used to be. Thanks for the motivation!

[tangotori]

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Morning Everyone!

BeanPole - I really like the idea of building a siggy button for Jess's terrific phrase, "Keep the Change". I think I'm going to play around and see if I can make and post one for us (STACers) to use.

Day 5 and feeling great! I'm excited about the day because I have two Christmas parties this evening and I'm totally prepared... I have a few snacks in my bag and I have determination not to cheat! To look like I'm sharing in the merriment, I plan on putting my water in a wineglass. I imagine myself looking like a lush as I guzzle my "wine"! Another glass please!!

My only complaint today is that my lower back is sore! We're doing major renovations in our home - most of them do-it-yourself. Last night: I tiled the fireplace. Looks terrific!!! But all the bending, crouching and reaching has done a number on my poor body.

Jess = "Keep the Change"... love it! This is my third go at Atkins. My previous attempts were very successful, although I fell off plan before reaching my ultimate goal weight in both cases. This time around I want to Achieve and Keep the Change!! And you know? This time I feel better-able to do it, too! I really believe it's about mindset. I knew that Atkins worked for me - but it took a year and a gain of close to 50 pounds before I could start again... for the 3rd time. Why? Mindset; I needed to be in a place emotionally and intellectually to restart. I only wish this mindset had come at around the +10 pound mark!! I plan on making Achieve & Keep the Change a daily mantra! Thanks Jess!

Have a great day, everyone!
Vickie

[Sweets]

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Hello All,

I need some advice... I have been really sick this week.. flu/cold.. etc.. doctor wants me on OJ for Vitamin C.. I refuse to do it... Halls Defense make a sugar free supplement.. but 3 carbs per 1 drop and there is sugar alcohols.. is this safe???