A New Confirmation, So To Speak!

[Scooterjam]

Well well well. How the tables turn sometimes. As you all know, I’ve been ‘missing in action’ for a bit. I’ve still stuck to plan, I’ve not had much luck ditching the caffeine and I’ve put on about 5 pounds.



So here I am, I’m not restarting induction, however, but going ‘cold turkey’ on the caffeine. Looking forward to several weeks of massive headaches, but that’s okay, I’m kicking the exercise up too.



I’ve noticed that the energy drinks no longer work. I’ve noticed that the pot and half of coffee no longer work. I’ve also noticed at work, I no longer ‘work’.



This is not good. I’ve stopped writing material for my new cd, I’ve stopped learning new songs to play out. Most terribly, I’ve stopped coming here for and providing support.



So that being said……………………



Today is a fresh start. It’s Monday. A new work week.



I am making a list of things that ‘work’ for me and not against me.



I will be posting my own personal ‘mission statement’ this week. So I look forward to your input, and I hope I am welcome in the Second Time Around Club still.



I have begun my first step of self recovery, by posting to all the new folks again in the spotlight, as I have so appropriately been crowned ‘spotlight host’ and need to live up to those responsibilities as well!



I have lots of ideas, and new fresh start things to try.



NO CAFFIENE NO CAFFIENE NO CAFFIENE!!!!!!!



To quote our good dear friend Marilyn Manson, I Don’t Like The Drugs, But The Drugs Like Me. Haha! Look forward to sharing with you all again!



See you all around, please look out for my ‘mission statement’ this week!



Raise a toast of water with me, here’s to ‘Fresh Starts’!



Cheers!

[dimar97]

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I too gave up all caffeine, I had a massive head ache on day two and a couple little ones after that but I am doing ok. I still think about it - in any form - Tim Horton's (not sure if you have them in Ind.) or diet pepsi. All I have had to drink in the last week is water and one cup of green tea. I did make some green tea iced tea but its in the fridge right now. Good luck man, its hard. I never realized how much it was a part of every day till I took it out!

[*Emma*]

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I'm with ya SJ! I'm taking myself back to induction today, I need a boost and i'm sure my body does too, just gonna do a week and see how i get on! somethings affecting me and i'm not sure what so theres only one way to find out, start again, and go slower!

All caffeine and sweeteners are out too for me & cream, it doesnt seem to be liking me.

Good luck!

[Scooterjam]

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I'll be right there with both of you!! We can do it! Definately!!

[qbu]

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Hey, Scooter...I've been having a rough time of it lately too. I've been drinking diet soda and my loss has come to a screeching halt.

I'm with you on this. Cutting out the diet soda as of today.

You can do it with the caffine. It's going to be rough, I know from personal experience...headaches, shaking, miserable attitude, but it passes. I may be going through that with you with giving up the diet soda too.

[ValidRouge]

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Scooter, I'm toasting with you on a clean start! I kicked the caffeine a month ago when I found out that tea had high fructose corn syrup in it. Figured since I was going thru withdrawal, I might as well kick the whole habit.

I'm back to only drinking water now....every few weeks I have a Fresca as a treat only.

[WindCriesMary]

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I raise my bottle of water to you Scooter! You can do this. Eliminating caffeine has been one of the best diet changes I ever made, aside from eating the Atkins way.

[misplaced southerner]

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hey scooter!!! i will drink an additional glass of water today JUST IN YOUR HONOR!!! i have MISSED you lately!!! i am getting ready to go AWOL in a couple of weeks (but i will just be on vacation!) as you always say "life is good!" keep us posted. you will get your second wind i know!

[bradybunch]

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You are not alone Scooter, diet cokes have had me stalled for some time and I have just tried to ignore it. I have fired the water pledges back up today and I am sticking with what I know works. WATER and more WATER. glad to see you back Scooter.

[julirama723]

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Scooter, I wondered where your guitar-playin' butt had wandered off to! I'm joining Mary's toast and raising my nalgene bottle to you. Good for you for kicking the habit. Caffiene was harder for me to give up than the carbs. I had outright fantasies about Diet Dr. Pepper. They were pretty intense. But I'd say after about 4-5 days, I was clean and HOME-FREE! So do NOT give in, no matter how bad the headaches get, or how bad the shakes are, or how much you start drooling. But you might be a drooler anyway...just kidding.

It's great to see you back, stay close to ADBB, and chugalug, baby!

Water, of course.

[Scooterjam]

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Thanks everybody. This is why I most definately need to stick to this site. Joy forewarned me a month or so go, stay close and don't do it on your own. Words of wisdom. Thank you for all your well wishes! See you all around!!

[higgies]

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Best of luck Scooter! I don't think I'd be able to give up the coffee...so I envy you!

[dreamof145]

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Welcome back Scooter. We've missed you and are thrilled you are back. No matter what problems any of us face, one thing is sure... you'll always find support and encouragement her with the 'Atkins family'. We're happy you've returned.

[cherribom1]

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when you fall off the scooter don't be afraid to get back on!... lol

[apple]

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Raising my waterbottle to ya, Scooter!

You do it! Hang tough, man