Monday Morning Roll call

[Outback Jess]

Good morning STACers. I continue to raise the level of my "game" here at STAC. Working on returning to the basics that brought me this far. I am absolutely convinced if I return to the basics, they will see me through.
*Eat low carb
*Exercise today
*Drink at least 64oz of water, if not more
*Post here and read!

I made a decision yesterday to ride 50 miles by Staff mtg this Thurs. That would require 12mi a day....
We rode 13 yesterday and it was windy and this morning is in the low 30's with highs expected in the 50's...so I'll ride inside.

These basics are things I established and clung to for over a year, returning to them does take some self control and committment. I am challenged every day, but so far, my daughter's committment at this time, increases mine.
I read the wonderful post about me in another thread and one comment made about not being so concerned with numbers. It's true, my focus needs to be on the very actions that keep the numbers....they are my basics! Numbers frustrate me and change too often to be relied on for my taste. I pour my energy into keeping the committments to the plans I've laid out. There in always lies my struggle. I noticed I quit keeping promises a while back, and that was when I knew I was in trouble of gaining.
My basics build a level of self-trust, which is bout the only thing that truly restores confidence in myself. I am hard at work to build that back.

[cgdat136]

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i am alive and kickin'

[chicamarun]

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Hi everyone! I'm here..... have been really busy lately and the board and other things have taken over my life (it's spring on a farm - stuff happens - LOL)

So I'm off this morning to deliver eggs to a couple of restraunts - that was exciting to get that contract.

I'm down a pound I think from what my lowest was on here.... I woke up to 142 this morning and that was exciting for me. I need to get back on track though with my exercises. I'm having a rough time still with Day Light Savings. I was proud to be waking up at 6-7 but now it's 7-8 and I feel like I'm really losing out.

[BeanPole]

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Good to see you around Jess! Your words are always helpful to me. Theres always truth and wisdom in your posts. Thanks!


I'm down to 121lbs this morning. I know most of it is water weight from my binge, but I'll take it!! I did my arm workout this morning and took it easy since it seems that I injured a muscle in my arm. Excited to say that I've learned that I'm going to be a proud Auntie! I only have one sibling and this is her first child so everyone is really excited!! We're hoping its a girl since I have boys.

Have a great day all!

[mimom48183]

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I am here

[misplaced southerner]

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good morning...back to work after a week of spring break...BLAH! my kid is off this week, the weather is perfect springtime...i have MAJOR SPRING FEVER....heck, i am worse than the kids. but i'm here....hoping the scale moves again this week. one day at a time...

[chicamarun]

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Ok - I'm upset..... Dunkin Donuts had a great coffee over the winter/holidays called Vanilla Spice. I LOVE IT in the morning.... and now... well it's gone and I can't find anymore. My morning routine is shot all to **** now. I'm going to be stuck with Hazelnut or something over the summer - dreaming of vanilla spice.

Ok - I let it out. I'm off

[Maxine]

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Good morning! Time to confess...:-(

My weekend was a bit crazy and I temporarily lost control. We sold my convertible in three days last week which kind of freaked me out. It was a great thing and the person who bought it got a great deal. Anyway - my DH looked at the new car we planned on buying on Friday afternoon. Well, we both were on a high from this whole car thing and had mexican Friday night. I even had a beer. I haven't been drinking alcohol at all. Got through Friday night - had a mild headache on Saturday from the carbs, I think. Did well on Saturday - bought the new car - then went out to dinner with friends at a Hibatchi restaurant. I had two pieces of sushi, steak and chicken, a few bites of the fried rice, veggies, salad and one small beer. What the heck! Sunday - drove around in the new car, went to my sister's house for Easter, ate legal there - then had pizza Sunday night and a glass of wine! Whew! The weird thing is, I didn't really feel guilty about it. I got to work this morning and a co-worker told me how thin I looked today. I confessed to her all of the bad things I ate this weekend.

I don't justify it all. I didn't reach my goal for Easter, but I have lost 25 pounds and I am proud of that. Today is day 1 of no cheats. I don't plan on cheating anymore. This is the first time I've really blown it since re-starting Atkins in January. I know how dangerous cheats can be so I'll get back on track. I was a little surprised by my actions this weekend. I'll be drinking tons of water today and staying legal. I'm going to the YMCA tonight and will walk and hit the sauna.

Anyway, I needed to get this out and will confess again the journal chats later today.

Have a wonderful Atkins friendly day!

[tatenda]

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hi im new to ths site and m not sure of wha im doing. i was wondering if you can help me on how to get my own post

[SandyL2002]

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Good Morning everyone.. Well after seeing a disgusting picture of me yesterday at Easter.. even though I am two sizes down and still 30+ lbs off me I LOOKED TERRIBLE...

So I am like I gotta get on track.. Started the morning by taking a couple of boiled eggs with me.. Ended up stopping at Chick Fil a in between bus runs and had 3 mini biscuits.. Didn't even let Atkins cross my mind.. I didn't need those things.. (they were good though) The cup of coffee would have been enough!

Unless they call me for a mid day run I am off the rest of the day.. Gotta go to the chiropractor this afternoon..

Having major sinus issues.. Everyone in church was sniffling yesterday..

[colleenieweenie]

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Mornin!

Going to the gym in a bit to run and hit the Wave machine (love that stinkin thing)
Yesterday, I went to the gym and it was dead - really nice to have the whole pool to myself. I swam 1500 yards in just under an hour. Not too shabby. Swimplan.com has awesome plans you can follow according to your level.
I am going to make a couple of sessions with my trainer at the gym - to check in and have her take my body fat % again. I also need a little guidance on what I'm doing wrong- I feel I should be more toned than I am. Tis ok though, today, I don't feel half bad

Hope everyone has a fabulous Monday!!

[apple]

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Maxine... ....focus...and keep going! Congrats on selling the car though..


Happy back to work, MisS!



Spring break week here....I'm trying to focus and regather my energy into my exercise again before classes start back up next week, and deal with having 2 more bodies in the house 24 hours for the next 7 days....should be fun!

[peacefuljourney]

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Hi,

Checking in. Day 3 of my extended induction. Staring at bowls full of chocolate eggs - so far I haven't caved yet. My husband says they are too sweet and not to stress about not having them. I might as well get used to them as they will be around awhile. Doesn't seem like Easter here without family... Rainy and grey. Sigh...

S-

[Evermind]

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Well, hi there, everyone.

I'm leaving for NYC tonight and so I've got a day to pack and try to finish part of my thesis and just prepare. It's a beautiful day outside, and I've got all the windows open to air out the house.

I realized yesterday when I looked at fitday for the last week and a half that I have not been eating enough. I mean, REALLY not eating enough. I've been talking about how nothing sounds good anymore, and that even though I get hungry I can't figure out what to eat. I think that's the problem. I'm not losing right now, probably because I entered starvation mode a few weeks back and so I'm counting on my mom to feed me stuff. She can make any of my childhood favorites Atkins friendly, and she will.

My plan in New York is to hang out with her most of the time but I like to take long walks in the city. I usually take a 2 mile walk in the morning along the river and then in the afternoon go up 7th ave. for about 20 blocks and then come back down 6th ave. So that's 4 miles per day, and I sometimes walk all the way up to 72d street to see my cousin instead of taking the subway. If it's not too cold, I'll run along the river, but I'm not counting on that possibility.

I'll be gone a week and maybe the change of air, the spoiling by my mom, and the long walks will zap my appetite back.

Jess, when you fail to keep your promises and you show us how you are thinking about it, it is a big help to all of us. Don't just spill your guts when things are going great. We look to you as our role model and we need to know about the down side, too! It's what makes you such a great leader, babe.

Have a wonderful day, everyone. Do something silly.

[Smallerizing]

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I'm here, sick at home. Kind of sick of not losing weight, too, thinking that this is a great time to cheat, I have chocolate in the house, etc. but I don't want to feel worse from that sugar low that always comes.

Evermind, gotta get those calories up. Your Atkins WOE burns calories "less efficiently" than normal, so you need more calories to prevent starvation mode. I hope your trip helps!