STAC Roll Call - Saturday 11-07-09

[Kntrylady]

Hey everyone, Happy Saturday !!
Thought I'd start the thread today, as I need to get outside and get lots done. The sun is shining after raining all day yesterday, and it always seems brighter after a rain. I'm on track, and staying the path.
Wishing everyone the best....

[barrnone]

Re: STAC Roll Call - Saturday 11-07-09

hey lady - beautiful day in Wisconsin. Worked on a crochet project this am then went for a motorcycle ride. Now getting ready for bowling, then a 50th bday party. Busy day, but ate well and on plan...determined to get that weight in the 220's for good this next week!

[OzLover]

Re: STAC Roll Call - Saturday 11-07-09

Quiet afternoon for me. Spent time trying to get my head on straight. Today has been a good one thus far.

[Lacypie]

Re: STAC Roll Call - Saturday 11-07-09

Good Saturday Afternoon Everyone.. Well here i am.. I am still with the program.. but i find that i am struggling a lot lately. I need to re motivate or something. I have lost a totall 60/63 lbs. depending on the day.. i have been at this weight for now nearly three months.. I wouldn't say i have fallen off the AWOE so much as i am stumbling .. i am starting to see all the bad foods that i gave up 11 months ago.. .i see them every where, where as before this.. i could walk right by all the forbidden foods without so much as a flinch.. now.. i stand around looking at it.. smelling it.. nibbles tiny ones, but nibbles just the same.. last night.. here at home. my roomy had a birthday party at work.. not only did she bring home cake, but cinnamon sticky buns, cheese cake, all sitting in on the counter.. after looking at them about 5 times, i took a stick bun out of the box.. had it in my hand... was walking out of the kitchen with it.. and took a little tiny piece off of it.. then stopped... turned around.. and put it back! I couldn't believe that i had the power to put it back.. that blew my mind. but the fact that i am still sooo tempted all of a sudden has me worried. I never did go back to the kitchen and today.. i feel fine... the temptation isn't there.. thank God!!! But i do need to regroup, and try to re motivate myself.. i think i am going to have to go back to induction, but cannot seem to find the gumption to do so... anyone have some encouraging words to help me along? Also.. the winter weather is back, and i need to up my activities level.. set a fire up me SOMEONE! Help! Anyway.. just need to share.. and hope someone has encouraging advice to share.. i have been at this 11 months and counting.. i am not ready to quit now.. Thanks all... for listening.

[Barb1965]

Re: STAC Roll Call - Saturday 11-07-09

Here and on plan, had a busy busy day, but stuck to plan perfectly. Between walking so much today and painting yesterday, my body feels like jello, but in a good way, lol.

[Jenileigh]

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Here and on plan. Just so busy.

(((Lacypie))) I know it gets hard sometimes. The holidays are coming, I'm really fresh and I find that being in Induction is the thing that saves me so to speak. It curbs my appetite and helps give me control. I'm praying you can find the gumption to do it again now BEFORE the holidays set it. You've come a LONG way. Hugs

[Lacypie]

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Thank you so much Jenileigh... just the words i needed .. I do believe coming back for frequent visits to this sight would serve me well. Support to get me through a long winter and the Holidays.. We Can Do It! YES???

[Jenileigh]

Re: STAC Roll Call - Saturday 11-07-09

You are very welcome! Yes we can do this. We do have choice and we are in control, it's a matter of making up our minds to STICK or not. I'm sticking girl, you with me?!

[Lacypie]

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I am Sticking also.. thanks... now.. blond moment here.. what does STAC stand for?

[Jenileigh]

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Second Time Around Club!

[Lacypie]

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ahhh i C.. well.. i could say that this is second time around for me.. and have had much more success this time around.. i attribute that to READING THE BOOK. the first time around, my mom read the book and i just followed her lead.. but after 30 lbs. loss.. i fooled around and started to eat the old way that got me fat.. this time.. though.. i get it.. i read and reread the book about 3 times. Big diff.. and this time.. its for life.. i can never go back to the old way of eating..Glad to be here with all of you.

[Jenileigh]

Re: STAC Roll Call - Saturday 11-07-09

Well, I read the book back in 98-99 and I did the diet and lost down to a size 4. My husband and I did it together then and loved it. I got pregnant a year and half later and I went back to the old way of eating and gained all my weight back. I did good during the pregnancy but during the nursing I GAINED quickly. I've tried many times but just haven't been able to get back on board with Atkins since then. The first time seemed so much easier. Those carbs really do have a strong hold.

I'm doing pretty well this time. As I shared before my appetite is under control and I'm through the withdrawals and feeling bad stages. I'm satisfied. I have added peanut butter in-not sure which rung that is from. I don't have a current book right now, my daughter borrowed it and hasn't returned it. I definitely need to get another copy. I've been trying to read up online the best I can.

I glean lots of information from the posts. Usually if I'm incorrect I get corrected quickly and that is what I'm here for. Checking in everyday (that I can) helps me to.

I weigh on Fridays only because for me, I found that weighing every day could become discouraging. If I weigh once a week my losses seem bigger to me. I'm happy with even 1 pound a week. I know there'll come times that I don't get even that and I'm prepared to deal with plateaus. I want my weight off so badly.

I've seen lots of people say they are trying to lose for Christmas gathering and I was thinking the other day. Even though that is not a reason I started I would like to be able to look great for Christmas.

I've lost 11 pounds so far, and the Induction weight loss is usually the fastest. I say usually, because you never know. I just came up on a month. I've been trying to figure out a goal of weight to lose by 12/25 but I'm afraid to place a goal and fail. It's hard to know how much you'll lose in a time period. I think its easier to set a goal with out a time limit.

If I can lose another 15 by then I'll be ecstatic! That would put me at 169. We'll see!

My dh hit a wall last week. He lost 4.8 the week before and gained 2 last week. His menu did not change at all so that was a tough pill to swallow. He is drinking water, didn't add exercise, and is eating his 3 cups of veggies a day.

I've contemplated getting him to do the fat fast because he is a little resistant. He started off at 385, was at 354 and is now at 356. (He started a fast with our church in September and lost quite a bit. Since starting Atkins he's lost maybe 8 pounds I think.)

I've talked your ear off! It's good to have someone to chat with. We can be buddies if you'd like! Hold each other accountable. I post my weigh ins on Fridays here and sometimes on the main board. If you have any tips please share!