STAC Monday Roll Call

**Sheepie** · December 10, 2007, 05:32 AM

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Originally posted by hrgillespie

I know from reading there are a bunch of us that either are or have been stuck at a certain level for what feels like an eternity ........

That's for sure! LOL! Good morning. I was finally down .5 yesterday, so that made me happy, but last night I ate salted almonds, so my expectations for today are not high. I don't think you should worry too much about gaining weigh. It's gotta be water weight, right? I doubt you could have gained 4lbs of fat or muscle skiing one day. Maybe if you drink a lot today, you'll be pleasantly surprised tomorrow.

**bivium6** · December 10, 2007, 05:35 AM

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Keep on keeping, sounds like a plan to me.

You know, I was thinking on the treadmill this morning, I need to forgive myself. I need to forgive my body for not being the kind that can eat tons of junk food and never gain weight. I need my body to forgive me for all the crap I've put it through. And I need my body/mind to forgive itself for the state it is in. The only way foward is to let go of the past. And if you don't forgive you can't move on, right?

I made a new morning mix of music for the treadmill this morning and it was so much fun, I felt like I could've gone all day!!

Keep on Keeping on everyone.

**SandyL2002** · December 10, 2007, 05:49 AM

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Heidi.. that scale is just your muscles saying............WOW..you sure used me.. Keep on keeping on....and you will see it come off...

Good Morning Everyone... I have a prayer request for those of you that pray.. We are struggling really bad financially...I don't know what is happening this year.. Its so hard to be this stressed this time of year.... Could you please pray that something becomes available this week.. My husband is self employed..tree work.. So of course people don't want there trees done with there yards are decorating.. Its so bad..that I am going to have to pull my daughter from dance..and that is going to devastate her.. I will still have to pay the Monthly Tuition..because I am contracted... but I won't be adding anything else to the bill. I think I am going to have a job interview this week because this job called my friend Michelle to check on references...

On a good note.. I got so many praises yesterday.. This lady at church...she is our church secretary.. has NO clue that I am on a food plan.. She came up to me and Said.. Wow Sandy..you are really losing weight

She is like a size 0...so I LOVE that compliment.. So anyway...she wasn't the only one that did that..

Yesterday we went to lunch with a bunch of people from church (my daughter had to pay

) Well I have been wanting a Philly Steak Sub so bad... So I had it.. Bunless.. Everyone at the table couldn't believe i was going to eat it that way...so of course when it came all pretty on my plate..and I slapped Mayo on it and everyone was going..ewwwww...lol I tell you what..It was so GOOD! I got a side salad with it..but that was a waste..it was only lettuce and 3 pieces of tomato.. I had that much on my plate from the sub..

Well have a great Atkins Day!

**ShiningStarr** · December 10, 2007, 06:08 AM

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Heidi~~You are a brave woman! I am the worst skier!

I have only been like 4 times and I spend my whole time on the bunny slopes trying to make the "pizza" so I don't go too fast!! And the ski lifts.....forget about it. I fall on my bum every time I get off it. I fact the first time I went skiing I was so scared to get off the lift I just didn't and it started to go back around. I had to yell for help and make them stop the lift. After that I had to have them slow it waaayy down to get off and then have my husband hold me up getting off! Man what a sight that is.

Don't worry about the scale number!! I bet it is just a bunch of latic (sp) acid that has built up in those major muscles causing the gain.....and the PAIN!! Drink a lot of water

and flush it all out!!

Sandy~~ I will pray for you and your family!

I am feeling financially stressed right now too but I know God will see us through, and He will see you through too!! Congrats on the compliment!! That is so nice!! I bet that steak and chesse was good!!! Yum Yum!! And I hate it two when they call a lettuce and tomato a salad!! Geez

Geez I have a lot to say today!!!

As far as me I am feeling great!!!I think I have almost broken my addiciton to ....the scale!! I don't feel compelled to get on it the minute I wake up (after peeing of course

) I plan on making a zucchini lasagna and some bacon wrapped asparagus today!! Yum Yum!!! Have a great one everyone!!!

**Evermind** · December 10, 2007, 06:23 AM

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Wow.

As I was carrying my cup of coffee across the living room to the computer, two things were on my mind: 1) It's HARD to see no results on that scale,day after day after day after day.......and 2) Man, are things tight financially this year! I mean, really, really bad.

So what a relief to see that I'm not alone.

I don't have any real words of wisdom. I just know that I am like a mule with blinders on. I only look where I'm going, and I just keep trudging away. I don't give in to any temptation to deviate from this path I've chosen, because I know how icky it would feel to have something carby, and I know that it would set me off down a track that would inevitably end up with me weighing 40 lbs more and being lost as could be. So I keep going.

It's pretty mindless,really, and not particularly cheerful, Heidi. I'm not as peppy in my posts, and as outgoing and encouraging to others, because it's just not in me. I'm just focussed on keeping on keeping on.

When I do give myself a moment to stop and think, and those stupid thoughts come into my head ("You're never going to lose weight, look how long it's been!") I remind myself that nobody can eat the calories I'm eating (at or slightly below my bmi) and not lose eventually. My body is just going at its own speed, and I can't do anything to change it. I just have to embrace the system and stay in it.

As for the finances, Sandy, I'm with ya. You are in my prayers. I hate the thought of you taking your daughter out of dance, but if that's what you have to do, so be it. I hate taking stuff away from my kids, too. And this is a lousy time of year to be doing it. But we're so behind that we have to, also.

**chicamarun** · December 10, 2007, 07:04 AM

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Hi everyone!

I lost a pound - WOO HOO!!! Just finished making flax meal muffins. Not bad - but I think I like the muffin in a minute a little more. But I'll continue making these cause they are simple

Sandy - sorry to hear about the financial sit. I know it stinks - especially during this time of year.

Gotta go and get some schoolwork done with my daughter

**Outback Jess** · December 10, 2007, 07:11 AM

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Heidi,
I would betcha that since you worked out so much yesterday that you are holding water to heal those muscles....a whooshie will come your way! But when you really work muscles, they hold and retain water to heal......that's most likely why you are up....
I never ever ever weigh myself after a huge run or if I do something that makes me incredibly sore, because my body has to heal and recovery calls for liquids in the tissues to do that.....we use to have this amazing gal who knew all of that and she went around soothing our frustrated feathers...here we worked out sooooo darn hard and gained weight, but it's WATER....

**Woofy** · December 10, 2007, 07:45 AM

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Hi,

Reading Sandy's and Starr's post made me very ashamed of myself... I had a rough weekend with my hubby as I was throwing tantrums all weekend due to the fact he wanted to give his dad 25k for a downpayment of his new place.

I don't know why, but I just realized that it was such a big shock for me... I love my father-in-law, but I just can't seem to let go of that 25k... All I could think of is that all those years of being financially responsible, at times depriving myself of what I want, and it's all resulting into us giving the money away.

I feel resentful... angry too... I know that it's only 25k, and both of us are young, and we will earn that money back... But I can't seem to let go... Or rather part of me don't want to let go...

I am frightened now... I hurt my hubby deeply, as he is now beating himself up for not being able to make me happy... What should I do? =(

**hopejoy** · December 10, 2007, 08:47 AM

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Good Morning Stacers...
Heidi, yup water wt gain after working the muscles! It'll come right back off! Keep on keeping on!
Sheepie, good to see you and yeah for .5 lbs lost!
Bivium, That's great you made new music! I wish I knew how to do it! That's awesome!
Sandy, I'm so sorry about the $ issues! You are not alone. This time of years seems to make it worse. I'll be praying you get that job! and something will come along for your husband too.
Shining Star, good job breaking the scale addiction! It's just a number.
Evermind, I thought you were going to say you tripped and your coffee went everywhere! lol! Hang in there! You're getting your advanced degree, that's always tough... You DO have a great additude... thanks for always being so possitive and sticking to this woe no matter what.... you will be rewarded, I just know it!
Chica, yeah on the lb loss!
Jess, off topic... I keep meaning to say thanks for some advice you gave months ago about wearing 2 bras to run in .... That works great! Thanks! he he!
Woofy, That is awesome that your husband wants to help his dad. I'm sure it is stressful though as 25k is a lot of work and sweat rolled up... But investing $ like that is a great idea, that way when your fil is older, he'll have a place of his own. But I do hear you on the feeling resentment... and totally relate. Just keep talking to your dh, and appologize if you need to...

So, I had a big fight with my dd yesterday... she was ripping me up, down and sideways... asking for a 1300.00 dollar computer at the same time. So, we had a blow out. We were on our way to a Christmas party that she didn't really want to go to... so I turned the car around and took her home as I didn't really want to betreated like crap for no reason whatsoever... Then I found out this am that my son (the football star) has an F in Spanish III... (A's and B's in everything else)
I was able to just eat the meat, green beans and Salad at the party... and it was fun, but inside I was feeling sad about my dd and my fight. I told her I don't want to be around her if she's going to treat me like crap... I raised a spoiled brat I'm afraid. That and she has jet lag and needs a job and misses her bf and has nothing to do but critisize mom... plus she gained wt and mom's lost wt... grr... mother/daughter dynamics. I got all kinds of compliments about my appearance/wt loss etc... and talked about the diabetes/Atkins/low carb to everyone... no negatives re. diet either.
Okay, going to get ready to go walk now.
have a good day everyone.
liz

**SandyL2002** · December 10, 2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by Woofy

Hi,

Reading Sandy's and Starr's post made me very ashamed of myself... I had a rough weekend with my hubby as I was throwing tantrums all weekend due to the fact he wanted to give his dad 25k for a downpayment of his new place.

I am frightened now... I hurt my hubby deeply, as he is now beating himself up for not being able to make me happy... What should I do? =(

Now here is the me that doesn't quite get it.. Is that $2,500 or $25,000? If its the $2500 and you have it and "think" it would be okay then I would do it.. I hope its not the other cause then I would say no way to $25,000.. Thing is with us..we have helped so many people..especially my sil that we have nothing to help ourselves.. One time we paid for my sils $9000 funeral.. Do you think anyone in the family has any money to help us make our House payment? Nope..

But whatever you do...DO NOT loan if it will leave you with no money...

**willlose40** · December 10, 2007, 10:06 AM

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Well you have made it this far and like you said you cannot give up!!!

Stacy will keep you in my prayer, since it is the holidays, why does you husband not offer tree decorating for a fee, or even to decorate the whole house for a fee like a light hanging fee??? I am at my wits ends on living paycheck to paycheck so I feel ya. But things will get better with the days.

Always
Yvette

**Woofy** · December 10, 2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally posted by SandyL2002

Now here is the me that doesn't quite get it.. Is that $2,500 or $25,000? If its the $2500 and you have it and "think" it would be okay then I would do it.. I hope its not the other cause then I would say no way to $25,000.. Thing is with us..we have helped so many people..especially my sil that we have nothing to help ourselves.. One time we paid for my sils $9000 funeral.. Do you think anyone in the family has any money to help us make our House payment? Nope..

But whatever you do...DO NOT loan if it will leave you with no money...

Hi, Sandy.

It is 25,000. I guess that's why it's so hard for me to let go... I really feel resentful as it took a lot of self-restrain and being financially responsible to get to where we are, and it still is such a shock to my system.

I couldn't eat the entire weekend... I attribute it to me feeling extremely insecure... I can't help feeling insecure... And it just spiralled downwards since...

I am okay when I put my mind into my work, and help finalize the closing of the house for my fil... but when my mind starts wandering back to that 25,000... I go ballistic again...

I really am tired... and I wish this whole issue will just go away...

At the root of it, I know it is not the 25k... but the fact that it is so easy for my hubby to give away the money that we saved through lots of delayed gratification... it's a feeling of deprivation... And it's becoming a beast of its own... =(

I will try to let go... This resentment and anger is not doing me any good... It's just so hard...

**Sheepie** · December 10, 2007, 10:18 AM

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Is there any way that you could loan it to him (interest free perhaps)with a schedule to be paid back? That way you could still help him, but you'd eventually get all or part of your money back.

**AlaskaGirl** · December 10, 2007, 10:23 AM

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Good Morning STAC'ers,

I am sorry so many of you are having a rough time. It definatley feels like a Monday. I wish I had words of wisdome for you all but some times life stinks and you just have to play the hand your delt. Eventually the good fortune/luck will come your way-stay posative and be good to your self.

I am still sick. I wasn't very good yesterday and kind of went on an eating binge last night. I know I did it because I am sick and my body needed fuel- I just picked the wrong fuel. I was tired and didn't feel like preparing what I needed. I will try to be better today- but I am really sick. I had a small peice of crustless quiche for breakfast but my stomach hurts on top of the stuffed head, snot, coughing. sneazing, and chills.

I plan on inducting for a few days as soon as I feel better.

Hang in there STAC'ers.

Julie

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