Roll Call 4/24/09 Friday

**blueberrylady** · April 24, 2009, 12:54 AM

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Hi Koober! I'm sorry that you are feeling left out. Believe me, it's not intentional. It's possible that you are posting in the wrong forums sometimes. Usually in Roll Call, we just say 'hello' and don't really discuss anything in particular. It's best to start a separate thread when you want to talk about specific things.

Please don't feel bad because each post isn't answered because there are so many forums and posts all the time that some don't get read right away but we try. You are very welcome here and are part of our family, so please keep trying. It helps to post in the most active forums because they get read the most.

Good luck on your Atkins journey!

**tangotori** · April 24, 2009, 01:12 AM

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John - I sometimes feel like that too. Just this last weekend I fell off plan after being cheat-free for over 100 days. I wrote about it in roll-call... and didn't get a response from anyone.

Perhaps STAC members checking in here are doing just that... checking in... and they expect that if members have real issues they'll start a thread.

Of course I don't venture very far from roll-call... I'm not all that interested in creating a thread dedicated to ME... I'd just rather check in, share a bit of my stuff, connect with and be accountable to STAC members around my Plan while supporting them in theirs.

I like reading everyone's status... I like commenting on STACers status/successess/struggles, that's how I offer support... I don't HAVE to have people responded to my stuff all the time, but it definitely helps to have members reach out when I'm struggling.

I think it would be interesting to hear what other STACers want to get from roll-call. Are they simply wanting to quicky check in? Or do they want to connect and interact? It's my opinion that roll-call could be really cool if we we just reached out to one another a little more...

Anyway... my thoughts...
Vickie

**kellymch2006** · April 24, 2009, 04:31 AM

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Morning everyone! Have a great day.

For the record, I love the STAC because no one "bothers" me over here. I have enough stress in my life without bringing more on myself from an internet message board...Just sayin.

**SandyL2002** · April 24, 2009, 06:30 AM

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Hi everyone.. I am sorry some of you feel ignored.. I am sure its not done on purpose.. I have been so busy trying to get adjusted to working that I don't do a lot of commenting... If you have something that you need help with it would be best to post a separate thread so it kind of stands out of the roll call.. I read through them quickly..

I am off the next three days but we are heading to a dance competition. Going to be busy.. Trying to figure out our food for the weekend too.. If I pack stuff the car is far and I have a hard time walking long distance and my daughters boyfriend is on crutches so its not easy for him either...

Going to be a HOT HOT weekend.. 80s today and 94 and 95 tomorrow..

Have a great day!

**FLdoodette** · April 24, 2009, 06:57 AM

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!!! We all need a group hug today, I think

!

**Koober101** · April 24, 2009, 09:19 AM

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Ok, so I guess roll call is just for checking in, I see often people simply just
saying that, and still being kinda new did not really know how things were.

Thanks for the replies. I feel better now : )

**Grniidgrl** · April 24, 2009, 09:30 AM

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Awe I dont like that story Koober & Tang!

It's no fun to feel on the outside of things..

I know for me it's usually that I generally post so early in the mornings that only one or two posts are available to comment on.. I sort of buzz through the rest of the posts on my lunch hour.. but rarely added a second posting..

I'm glad you said something Koob!

Hope all have a great Friday! And I'll check in later

~ Dana ~

**AlaskaGirl** · April 24, 2009, 09:52 AM

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Happy Friday STAC'ers!

I woke up early 5:30 am. Made breakfast for everyone and fed my dogs. I got some stress yesterday. The vet removed 3 tumors off of my dog and he thinks they are malignant. I will know more next week.

I managed to stay on plan. I caved and made vegi soup yesterday afternoon (taco vegi soup). I needed comfort food. I think I made it fat enough when I add taco meat and sour cream. I should have added cheese but I had cheese at snack time.

Koober I know what you mean.

Group Hug- Some days STAC'ers post about their stress or challenges and other days they just stop in to say hi. I never get to start rollcall. Our time difference causes me to be hours behind everyone else.

Vicki congrats about the 100 days. Sorry I missed it. Now get it together and do it again

Sandy my work schedule some times causes me to have problems eating. I know that you have been having a hard time getting your fat and calories in. Might I suggest quiche, quiche and more quiche.... I make them when I am busy and I can pack a lunch and eat it cold. I would try to sneak food in at the competition. Better safe than sorry.

Everyone else- please have a wonderful day.

Julie

I weighed in today. I seem to be under 200. But I want to wait for Sunday to claim it.

**rajenki** · April 24, 2009, 11:18 AM

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John, not trying to be an uber-witch here, so I apologize if it comes off that way...but I'm not clear what your complaining about. I remember your posts as mostly about the arcade and how easy your job is...what did we miss that we should have been posting back to you about? I saw that you slipped up Sunday night with some Chinese food...but you knew what you did when you did it, and you said you were getting back on track. I guess I'm confused.

Personally, I do use the roll call to discuss particular things that are going on for me as well. Sometimes I get replies, which I love and appreciate so much...and sometimes I don't. Most of the time I post when it's convenient for me...and being on the west coast, I think I miss all the action. I basically use this roll call as both my journal and to share my journey with other like-minded people. To keep everything in one place I've started a blog where I post similar or exactly the same entries. Maybe no one will ever follow it...but I love doing it and hope someone finds something interesting or inspirational or funny or whatever...

Basically, I like to blather on like an idiot.

Alaska...I'm so sorry about your dog. I know this must be a difficult time. I don't have kids, so my dog is my world. Nobody is ever as happy to see you when you come back from the mailbox as your dog. I hope everything comes out ok. On another note...can I ask for your veggie soup recipe? The taco version sounds wonderful!

Sandy, I'd totally sneak some food into the competition. If you get caught, tell them your diabetic and have food restrictions...they can't argue with a medical reason. On the same note, don't try to sneak in an entire roasted chicken...stick to something portable that fits in your purse. I do it at the movies all the time

So...today is my weigh in day, and I am down to 273.4! I was hoping the low would stick around to be official today, and it did! I am just thrilled! I think I'm discovering I'm one of those wait and whoosh type people that have been talked about. It seems 2 weeks out of the month I probably should just not weigh myself and save the mental games. It wasn't like this the first time around....but I didn't have a spinal cord injury hindering my exercise program like I do now. I was also 12 years younger. Hmph. Aging. Whose bright idea was that?

I feel fantastic...I feel sexy...I feel smaller...I feel like going out dancing and walking on the waterfront. The funny thing is I've only lost 18 pounds...and on my big body, it's barely noticeable to others, but I notice it. Just think how much more I'll think of myself in another 20 pounds...I'll be totally stuck up! hahahahaha

I had one of those annoying arguments with a friend last night about how "a diet so restrictive can't possibly be healthy"...restrictive? Because I can't have nachos and a pint of Ben and Jerry's every night? UGH! I said "I have eggs or celery and cream cheese for breakfast, chicken Caesar salad for lunch and Chicken and broccoli with cream sauce for dinner. I eat more vegetables when on Atkins than when off....how is that unhealthy. I've essentially only cut out pasta, bread and sugar...how is that unhealthy? And by the way, I’ve lost 20lbs...wanna compare lipid profiles?"

I hate this argument. *eye roll*

**Koober101** · April 24, 2009, 01:40 PM

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rajenki wrote:
"John, not trying to be an uber-witch here"

Not at all...

I guess it was not really a complaint, I think
I just was a little depressed the other day and I saw how so
many people interact here, I just felt left out. I think we all
can feel like that at times.

Thank you again to all.

**rajenki** · April 24, 2009, 01:50 PM

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John, I know I can feel like that at times...so I hear ya. I think today you got some interaction

Now...keep checking in...I personally like reading what everyone is up to. Guess I'm just nosey! :P

Hope everyone has a great LC weekend! I plan on doing some great work at the gym as I have no life anyway! Might as well spend my time working out!

**Koober101** · April 24, 2009, 02:08 PM

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I will try to be checking in each day, even if a short note to say I am here.

It was just one of those days, I know often people would post a lot here
and I have not replied to them. Nothing personal, I just didn't. So I will
try to also be more aware of others issues.

On a side happy note, I saw the recipe for pumpkin on here and that will
really help my veggie intake as I really do not like most.

**sirglock** · April 24, 2009, 02:36 PM

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Hey everyone,

Just checking in. Doing great today, so happy it is Friday. I am looking forward to this weekend. It is much needed. I am veryy happy on atkins. I think this is my 5th day of induction and I am feeeling pretty good. I have not gotten on the scale yet. I would rather measure my progress in how I feel. My jeans feel a little loose and I feel like I have lots of energy. I was looking at some of my pictures from 2 years ago...and I can't wait to look like that again!!!! I am excited I am on the right path.

Yesterday I had

Breakfast -
Chicken Breast - with Cheese

Lunch - Carls Jr 6 Dollar Burger (low carb style wrapped in lettuce) with no ketchup and tomato -

Dinner - Some more chicken with cheese

Can you tell I like chicken?

**tangotori** · April 24, 2009, 02:45 PM

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I'm back for my afternoon check-in... Hi everyone!

Julie - I'm so hopefull that the biopsy results come back showing the tumors are benign! I think you said your dog was young(ish)... is the breed prone to cancer? Our pup Simon is getting old - he's 12 and really slowing down. We love him so much; even a death brought on by old-age would make us enormously sad. Knowing how we feel about our dog, and knowing that you have several dogs that you dedicate a lot of love and time to, I think I can understand how you feel about this current issue. Fingers crossed it's nothing!!

In the mean time, sounds like you're doing well with your renewed induction!

Keep it up!!

Becki - I'm just like you, I think... I like to prattle (or, as you put it, blather

) and I like to read about how others are doing. I also like to respond like I'm doing now - and I can see that you do, too (and I for one apprecaite it!!). It's this kind of dialogue - a little back and forth banter - that I really like... and it's what makes me wanting to come back to roll-call. The dialogue doesn't have to be about me or directed to me... it just has to be genuine. Of course a call out like "hey Vic! Sorry you fell off the wagon this weekend, but I know you'll get back on!!" directed my way is always welcome!

There are a good number of STAC members who use roll call this way and I think it's great (Julie, TJ, Ever, Kelly to name a few)!!

For me... I don't want to start a thread and talk about a specific thing. I don't want things dragged out. I don't want someone telling me what to do when I feel pretty darnned confident that I know how to work this Plan for me and my lifestyle.

So... roll-call is almost perfect... with dialogue and banter it IS perfect.
That's all I'm saying...

Sirglock... yes, I can tell you like chicken!!

And John... we've got your back!

Vickie

P.S. I almost forgot!! Becki = congrats on the consistent, lower scale number!! You're making this happen, even if it is slower then before. You rock!!

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