Tuesday Roll Call 12/18/07

[ValidRouge]

I need to be here this morning.

I am ashamed of myself for food debauchery since last Friday. I won't go into all the pornographic details, but it started with some "harmless" barbecue sauce on some ribs that I bought last friday. When I realized the sauce was on the ribs, I should have thrown them out. But, my competing obsesssion (money/wastefulness), won out with "These were too expensive to waste them by throwing them out. They won't KILL you." Yeah. Right. Then the nuts I bought (though legal) got their evil claws into me and it was downhill from there.

I am ashamed and embarassed and thoroughly disgusted with myself. The only person I dishonored was me. I have gained 10 lbs since Friday. My behavior last night was no different, I am sure, than a junkie driving around town looking for a fix. As soon as I got it, I couldn't even wait to get home. I sat there, in my car, using my drug.

I'm here this morning to get support to get me on track. What I did, I do not condone for myself, I don't excuse it, and I'm here to hold myself accountable for it. To "put it out there" so that I can do something about it and hold myself accountable for doing something about it.

Today, I *WILL* eat only fresh meats, vegetables and fats.

[hrgillespie]

Re: Tuesday Roll Call 12/18/07

ValidRouge Good for you for stepping forward and admitting the beast got you ........... we all fight it and it's a blessing to know that not only are we not alone but that we can come here and find the support and butt kicking we need to get back on track .......... So with that said ...........

and


Keep on keeping on girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!


As for me it's a stay at home and stay warm day it is 2 degrees in Vermont this morning and too cold tot ake the kids out anywhere. I got a great work out in last night in addition to my "normal routine" and it felt great to do something above and beyond ......... my weight was down 2 lbs of what I gained over the weekend and I felt good about it. Still 2 more to go to get back to my ticker but I'm headed in the right direction and feel strong today .............. so far

HAve a fabulous day everyone!!!!!!!!

[BeanPole]

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ValidRouge - The important thing is that you're here now and you're getting yourself back on track before you spiral out of control completely. I think a lot of times people slip and they feel lke they've messed it all up permenantly and don't take measures to get back on track so good job to you for sticking with it!

[Outback Jess]

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Hang in there Joy. Your honesty is stunning. I am here, trying to talk myself into being good as in good-exerciser....I am just waiting for the fog to lift out of my brains and I plan on moving forward on this cold morning.
Stay focused people....lifestyle, keeping up with the changes you have made...Plotting and planning for your future...I am looking at Triathlons I am going to enter next Spring...it will take alot of the winter to get myself to that level...but it can be done!

[jersey]

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Good Morning Everyone -

I'm determined to get back on this WOE - third time is the charm, right? Opened up a new fitday account, ate breakfast and am heading out to work in a few.

I'm in dire need of support - fell off the wagon last year and after a list of issues (excuses) I got on the scale last Friday and found, to my horror, that I was back up to 261.5. Today is 259.5 so I could be headed in the right direction.

I am a slow loser - hormones seem to be a particular problem for me. And getting in purposeful exercise every day is a chronic issue too.

Hoping that accountability and your support will help keep me on track. Oh, and I'm sick of *other people* telling me how bad this WOE is....eliminating 'white stuff' makes me feel physically better - when I Stick to It.

Thanks for letting me 're-up' again.

Catherine
Current Stats:
6'1"
50
SW 261.5 (12/14/07)
CW 259.5
MG 245 (1/10/0
G 199

[Outback Jess]

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Eliminating white stuff has changed my life significantly. All that matters is feeling good, working hard, and getting that confidence and power back, because you can do this! I am out the door to work out...
Hang in there everybody!

[spirittalker]

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Mornin all. No change with me. Still hovering on the scale. Still not stressing too much about it. Though i really do wish that things would head downward so i could make my goal, i get that it's not likely to happen. But, the important thing is not necessarily that i get to 165 by New years...the really important thing to me is that i made a plan, i stuck to it and when i fell off i got back on and kept going. I mean even if i do not lose another pound for the rest of the year i have lost 26 lbs!!! People are noticing, my clothes don't fit, my boyfriend called me bony the other day . All of these things are what this whole thing is really all about. To me it feels so good to have come this far. Sure that magic number would have been nice, but the number really only represents all the stuff i have already been getting out of this weightloss.

[OzLover]

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Feeling better today but no where near 100%. Happy to have my computer & ADBB to keep me company. My cat Sheena has been great company but her conversation skills are for some reason lacking. Still not able to eat much but fluid intake nearly back to normal.

Have a great day everyone!
Glenda

[colleenieweenie]

Re: Tuesday Roll Call 12/18/07

Mornin!

ValidRouge - I enjoy your posts so much. So you slipped up and it sucks - Just put it behind you and get back on the Atkins wagon You know you can totally do this and make it work - Your before and after pics are testament to that. Learn from the slip-up and move forward. Be proud of yourself for what you HAVE done. - Perk up!


Weighed in at 115 again this morn - as long as it doesn't go up - I'm ok with that (for now - haha ) I have yoga tonight and I'm looking forward to it.
I am also selling my big 'ol gym grade elliptical (people are coming over tonight to check it out) Since the gym opened up a block away from my subdivision - there really is NO reason not to make it 5+ times a week.

So some moms from my playgroup and I started a "Biggest Loser Challenge" back in October. There are only 2 moms left in the competition. I am pretty confident I can win this (prize is $200.00) The other mom has 15lbs to lose to win (we're using the formula for biggest % of fat lost) Can she do this with 6 weeks left in the competition?? Hmmmm... Might have to step it up a bit so I can claim my prize

I hope you all have a super great Tuesday!

[ShiningStarr]

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Hey everyone!

Joy, Good for you getting back on track and getting real with yourself. Sometimes we just need those get it together moments!! You can do it!

As for me I am doing great! Right on track although I won't make my goal for Christmas, I am just happy to still be on plan for Christmas. This is the longest I have stuck to a WOE. I am quiet proud of myself!

Well have a great one everybody!!

[tangotori]

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Morning Everyone!

ValidRouge... since I reaquainted myself with this board three weeks ago, I've come across your posts and journal - you're successes to date have been inspirational I think you look wonderful! I understand that you've had a bad weekend, but take heart in what you've acomplished... you've DONE this, you've LIVED this WOL... I KNOW you'll pull it back together and take those darn 10 pounds off again!! Stick with us... we'll support you through this tough time!

I had a great day yesterday, and plan on another terrific day today. In fact, as I sit here typing I'm eating my yummy sausages.

I have to tell you, though... yesterday my secretary pulled out the Xmas treats for the office!! She had cookies, chocolates and flavoured popcorn (including caramel flavoured!). Each time I approached her desk I had to resist the smell of the caramel popcorn! The good news is that I've never been a big fan of chocolate (I know... crazy, hey?!). Cookies are usually my vice, but the cookies she had out were the kind in the tin (hard - easy to say no to). And it's funny, but I've never been a big fan of popcorn either (hate how it sticks in the teeth). But put caramel on it... I made a huge effort to not even look in the container! AND I remembered = caramel popcorn leaves a funny, fuzzy feeling in my mouth. So... that helped a great deal when resisting. And, truth be told, it got easier as the day went on. BUT... I'll have to pass by her desk several times this week

But I know I'll be fine!

I'm going to be late for work if I don't get moving here...
Have a wonderful day, everyone - and keep strong around all those holiday treats!

Vickie

[SoccerMomof5]

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This is my first roll call and I am thankful for the accountability that this brings for me. I am excited to be here, knowing that I am not alone in my quest for healthier living.

Last night I went to the gym and walked 1 mile in 20:47, which beats my time from the day before 22:20. I then finished 30 minutes of walking on the treadmill having walked 1.45 miles. I know it's not alot, but I think its a great start.

I ate good yesterday, so I am glad.......I know that I will have another day of the induction flu, but I am ok with that and ready to deal with it.

Have a happy Tuesday everyone...this is the last day of school for my kiddos until 01-02-08, so really my last quiet day in 2 weeks

Talk to everyone soon...

[julirama723]

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Joy, thanks for starting the thread this morning.

It took a lot for you to pour your heart out like that, and I really appreciate your honesty. You are a living testament to what Atkins can do--you've changed SOOOO much since you began your journey. I remember reading the first few pages of your journal and I couldn't believe it was even the same person as the Joy that I "knew"--you have come a long way, baby!

You know what to do, and I have no doubt that you will do it.

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I'm feeling pretty good this morning, despite TOM rearing it's ugly head today. I'm surprisingly NOT bloated, though that will probably change as the day progresses. I'm not weighing myself daily anymore. I've gone back to weighing ONLY on Saturday mornings. I think I was getting too obsessive about the number on the scale. And you know what? Since I've stopped obsessing I've started losing again. Of course, I've also been eating more calories (I was not eating enough for the amount of exercise that I do) and that's probably the main reason that my body is back in the groove again. It's all a learning experience, trying to find that balance and equilibrium.

Have a great day STACers!

[DebOnAtkins]

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Good Fantabulous Tuesday Morning!

SoccerMom glad to see you made it in for the roll call. You will find lots of support and butt kicking if so needed!

Today is my 7th day on induction and I lost another pound! This is exciting to see the scale moving.

We are expecting rain here in Southern California this afternoon and after having listened to the weather reports and seeing all the snow back east I am content with a little bit of rain!!!!!!!

Valid
Thank you for sharing this morning. I think we have all been in your shoes. The great thing is that you are here and you are starting again. Hang in there!

Have a great day everyone
Debby

[Adena]

Re: Tuesday Roll Call 12/18/07

This is my first go on Atkins (started in Aug. '06), and I posted a long time ago asking STACers how NOT to become a member of STAC.... how to stick with it the first time around I got some great answers.

So far, I haven't officially LEFT and returned... but I've struggled alot these past 5 months. Am I a STACer? Or still a first-timer, experiencing the ups and downs of truly making this WOE a lifestyle...? I'm not sure, and I guess it doesn't really matter all that much. I just know I can so relate to Joy's post... I had a very similar "user" moment yesterday... not to mention the ones the day before, and the week before, and the month before.

Joy, you always keep it real, whether you giving your special brand of tough love to others or applying it to yourself. I know you will quiet the monster and regain your sanity. In the meantime, I'm thinking of you and you're still my Atkins idol.