~*~ Back To Basics ~*~

[mitzimarie]

Greetings, Fellow ADBBer's!

As some of you may have noticed, there has been some talk around the board about how easy it is to get out of the "groove" with our WOE. This is certainly true for me, and it is time for me to get REAL.

To do this, I am starting this thread for those of us who are ready to get back to the basics. You don't have to go back to Induction level of carbs to participate... just clean up your eating. This may vary from one individual to the next. This is not a formal challenge... just a place to land to stay accountable, and discuss things. I will be starting tomorrow. I know that a Sunday may seem like a strange day to start, but Sundays are my weigh day because that is the day that I originally re-started last year, and I want to stay in that pattern. Feel free to jump in any time you would like.

How about it - are you ready to clean up your act?

[misplaced southerner]

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i am, i am!!! i need to eat more regularly, i need to eat more variety, i need to REMAIN focused so this is a great place to be. not sure if i can check in daily....but i will do my best. thanks mitzi for giving us a place to check in and get real again.

[mitzimarie]

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You are very welcome, Betsy!

By all means, don't feel obligated to post every day if time is an issue. I know how that is!

Today I'm going to spend a little time reflecting upon what, exactly, I want to accomplish with my "Back to Basics" approach. I will come here a little later and spell out my intentions.

[dreamof145]

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I actually got back into the groove last Friday. I'd not walked much since I started teaching aerobics at work. Before I started teaching it, I'd get up every night after everyone went to bed and walk on the treadmill. When I started the class...I guess the "excuse maker" that I had buried deep inside me resurfaced and made me believe that I could slack on the walking if I was doing the aerobics.

Well, last weekend I took out some of my "summer" clothes and found that they were getting a bit snug. I've been yo-yoing up/down two-three pounds the past few months, but didn't put too much thought into it. Well, last Friday (April 11th)...I started walking again everyday. What a difference it made in my attitude and the way my body feels. I put those clothes on today and I can tell a difference. What was snug last week now fits great. Hopefully in a few more weeks they will be loose and then on to too big.

I have made up a new exercise routine that includes the walking and exercises at home plus the aerobics class at work. Once that gets to feeling comfortable for me, I intend to take it up a notch and add more. Lesson learned.

[mitzimarie]

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Hi, Becky

Thank you SO much for sharing your experience! It is very encouraging to hear first hand accounts on how effective exercise really is.

Consistent exercise will be one of the objectives spelled out in my Back to Basics pledge. It is a non-negotiable part of Atkins, and I want to do this right!

BTW, I didn't realize that you were teaching aerobics. Look at you, girl! I am very impressed.

[qbu]

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I've been needing to do something for quite a while now.

I guess you could say, I need to go back to the basics. I had an a-ha moment recently...tried on some spring clothes and they were snug. I know it's from lack of exercise.

This sounds like what I need to do, so I'm joining in on it.

Tonight, I'll sit down and do a lot of re-thinking of what I need to do...may need to read the book again, go down a few rungs...not sure what it's going to be, but I'll post tomorrow what I decided I need to do.

Thanks for starting this!

[dreamof145]

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Yeah, I'm teaching aerobics 2-3 times a week at work. No excuse here to not exercise as I get paid to do it. And the shameful part of it is that it is senior aerobics, so its not very vigorous. Anyways, I'm back in the groove and walking and my daily workout at home are non-negoiable for me. The routine I made for myself adds my walk on the treadmill on cold windy days - 3-4 miles around the walkway on nice days and 45 minutes daily of combination of weights, cardio, and other exercises. I'll also continue my 3 days a week of aerobics at work. I have no problem with the WOE, but let the exercise part of my life-style take a dive. Well, no longer. My size 10's are not going to get away from me. I worked too hard to get here!

[mitzimarie]

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This sounds like what I need to do, so I'm joining in on it.

Tonight, I'll sit down and do a lot of re-thinking of what I need to do...may need to read the book again, go down a few rungs...not sure what it's going to be, but I'll post tomorrow what I decided I need to do.

Thanks for starting this!

You are welcome!

I'm glad that you're taking the time to really think about it... having the right mindset is crucial, in order to be able to carry this off.

Becky, you're my exercise hero! Consistency is key, and I have been very sporadic lately.

[elsy]

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Hey great idea Ms. Mitzi. I started to clean my act on the exercise part of it, but still very sloppy with the "legal" eating. I guess I just plain eat too much. Need some big time help with menus and stuff but especially with portion control. Going back to basics is going to help me remember things that I just take for granted.


Thanks for starting this.

[partytrouble]

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i am in!! back to basics!! i need like a wristband to wear that says this....but i am with ya.

[mitzimarie]

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i am in!! back to basics!! i need like a wristband to wear that says this....but i am with ya.

AWESOME! Hey, I just might make myself some sort of wristband like that!! I think a visual aid might be helpful.

[OzLover]

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I'm so with you Mitzi!! I've been on a mental downward spiral which of course has been followed by eating some carbage. Ironically this morning Outback Jess wrote a great post talking about getting back to basics...

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=56686

I'll be starting back to basics tomorrow. I need to hit the grocery store & stock up with fresh veggies etc... Need to get my DANDR in my hands & reread the words that are so motivating.

As far as exercise I can't walk due to my knee but I can swim, I can do my stability ball DVD, I can do my Pilates DVD. There are many alternatives for me as far as exercise.

Thanks Mitzi for starting this thread!!!

[Sarah*Peace]

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I like this idea....I need to be accountable somehow! It's so easy to get into the groove of doing things a certain way, that I often fail to make sure I'm getting in the right amount of calories, carbs, and exercise...I need to clean up my plan and get "back to the basics"

[mitzimarie]

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Welcome Elsy, Glenda, and Sarah!

Yay! We have a great bunch, so far.

Yep... it was Jess, Joy, Betsy, and Party Trouble, who finally got my @ss into gear. I've been thinking about going back to the basics for a while now, but didn't want to actually do it.

This is going to be tough for me! Very tough...

[susan423]

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I've been needing to clean up my eating for a while now. After a vacation last weekend with nothing but junk food to just eating too much in general, I went shopping today and stocked up on fresh foods for at least a week of induction level eating.
By the way, Mitzi, you look awesome!