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    A Perfect Day

    I have been trying to get back on track for three full months. Some days I would get the exercise in and slip on my carb count. Other days I just couldnt drink my water. It took me weeks to get restarted with exercise on a daily basis. The past two weeks my exercise level has been great and I have been upping the water bit by bit.

    But the WOE has been the toughest thing to get back to.

    FINALLY today I got it right. I had a PERFECT ATKINS DAY! Exactly 20 carbs. 72 ounces of water. Lifted weights for 45 mins. I am so psyched that I finally pulled it together. Now I am ready work on two perfect days in a row. I know this sounds silly but I have had a huge mental block since November and it has been a struggle every single day to get to this point! I feel finally I am ready to really recommit!
    JILL

    HW 298
    HW (this time) 248
    GOAL ONE 228     (take 2)
    GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
    GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
    FINAL GOAL 165

     It's not about the results. Its about the process.

    "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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  • #2
    Re: A Perfect Day

    Jill, congratulations!!!!!!!

    I am so happy that you finally were able to get back on track. Now that you've made it, you will soon feel -- and look -- so much better!!!
    ...

    Female, age 60, 5'5", small frame

    My food journal





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    • #3
      Re: A Perfect Day

      Wow, it feels good to score 100% on food, water and exercise! Keep up the forward press and add another day to that score each and every day!
      People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


      "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
      ~~Herodotus


      Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
      Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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      • #4
        Re: A Perfect Day

        All it takes is 1 day to start building a new foundation for a beautiful new you! Don't get down on yourself if you can't be "perfect" everyday.

        Get a straw to drink your water with -- you can suck more through a straw without even noticing you are drinking than without a straw. I'm speaking from experience - give me a glass of water and it will sit most of the day - put a straw in it and I'm drinking like a mad woman!

        Find a couple forms of exercise to do so you can switch off and not get bored - boredom leads to stopping your routine and you know Dr Atkins says we need to exercise to loose weight.

        Another thing -- stay off the scale - don't drive yourself batty wondering if you have lost 3 ounces today ... you'll only set yourself up for bad times.

        Congratulations -- keep up the good work...you'll make your goal before you know it!

        Carole
        Carole
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        • #5
          Re: A Perfect Day

          Jill... Congrats on Perfect Day 1... onto Perfect Day 2, then 3,4,5...... You can do it!
          Really happy you're ready to recommit.
          Before and after:






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          • #6
            Re: A Perfect Day

            Thanks all. The water is coming easy now. Once you get drinking it again you seem to want more. And my exercise has been back on track for awhile, although lifting weights again has been the one area I have lacked motivation- but I have three sessions behind me now so I think I have my doldrums beat. The food was the final hurdle. Yesterday I scavenged the import stores and got three kinds of cheese, some new veggies and some fresh basil (yippee) to make pesto. Having something to work with in the kitchen will make a huge difference! It is 2 pm and so far, I am batting a thousand!
            JILL

            HW 298
            HW (this time) 248
            GOAL ONE 228             (take 2)
            GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
            GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
            FINAL GOAL 165

             It's not about the results. Its about the process.

            "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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            • #7
              Re: A Perfect Day

              Originally posted by chinadoll View Post
              Thanks all. The water is coming easy now. Once you get drinking it again you seem to want more. And my exercise has been back on track for awhile, although lifting weights again has been the one area I have lacked motivation- but I have three sessions behind me now so I think I have my doldrums beat. The food was the final hurdle. Yesterday I scavenged the import stores and got three kinds of cheese, some new veggies and some fresh basil (yippee) to make pesto. Having something to work with in the kitchen will make a huge difference! It is 2 pm and so far, I am batting a thousand!
              I sooooo miss pesto! I had never tasted it before last summer, but it was a big hit and I was using it on everything. I always bring in a couple of pots of basil, so I have it fresh over winter, but this year I brought in a bunch of whiteflies with my herbs, which soon decimated all my herbs, including chives. I am just now starting some new basil, so it will be a long while before I have enough to make pesto.
              People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


              "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
              ~~Herodotus


              Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
              Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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              • #8
                Re: A Perfect Day

                Sunny, we can occasionally buy fresh basil leaves here and it grows like crazy IF, and that's a big IF, you can get it to start. Mine seem to get an inch tall and then die. But if you can get them going, they grow to two feet tall and you have pesto coming out of your ears! Then the hard part is keeping up with the trimming so it doesn't bolt to seed on you.
                JILL

                HW 298
                HW (this time) 248
                GOAL ONE 228                 (take 2)
                GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                FINAL GOAL 165

                 It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                • #9
                  Re: A Perfect Day

                  I am hungry tonight but have been good all day and saved 1.5 ounces of cheese for later as an emergency snack. LOL I walked about 7 miles today between exercise and shopping but I am chalking it up to a perfect day 3. I want to make it to 14 and then once I am past induction I know I am home free and back on track. Unfortunately I am cooking a Greek dinner for friends on Saturday. The appetizers and lamb and moussaka aren't a problem (for bechamel I use a cup of cream and an egg to thicken, later I add ricotta too) but baklava is sooo wonderful and I know my guest is bringing some so I guess I will have to fill up before dessert! I am determined not to have even one bite. I know too well how steep that slippery slope is. At least the whooshy fairy is being kind. I must have a lot of water in me because today I was down two more pounds--that makes 4 in two days. I NEVER LOSE THIS FAST. I guess God figured I needed some incentive! I expect a bounce back up but that would be OK too. Been there before. It's not about the scale.
                  JILL

                  HW 298
                  HW (this time) 248
                  GOAL ONE 228                   (take 2)
                  GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                  GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                  FINAL GOAL 165

                   It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                  "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                  • #10
                    Re: A Perfect Day

                    Awesome! It doesnt sound silly! We have to find triumphs in the little things to keep us going. way to go!



                    Female 31 5'2"
                    Start Weight 158
                    Current 148                    sigpic
                    1st goal 145
                    Final goal 125

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                    • #11
                      Re: A Perfect Day

                      OK three days down! Still doing well.
                      JILL

                      HW 298
                      HW (this time) 248
                      GOAL ONE 228                       (take 2)
                      GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                      GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                      FINAL GOAL 165

                       It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                      "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                      • #12
                        Re: A Perfect Day

                        You're on a roll

                        Keep up the good work!
                        Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                        Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                        Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                        F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                        • #13
                          Re: A Perfect Day

                          Had a stressful busy day but my DH is off to Bangkok on business and I decided not to cook tonight. Soooo I went to our neighborhood Indian restaurant and got my favorites: Rogan josh (lamb curry) and tandoori spices to make my own tandoori chicken at home. YUM YUM YUM. It so hit the spot and they threw in a cup of their sour cabbage slaw as a bonus. I was in heaven! Fourth perfect day in a row! Ten to go...
                          JILL

                          HW 298
                          HW (this time) 248
                          GOAL ONE 228                           (take 2)
                          GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                          GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                          FINAL GOAL 165

                           It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                          "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                          • #14
                            Re: A Perfect Day

                            Thanks Elizellen. You know I think I've gotten my head back where it needs to be this time! Last time I was in "this place" I went 6 months on plan with no cheats. Wouldn't that be nice!
                            JILL

                            HW 298
                            HW (this time) 248
                            GOAL ONE 228                             (take 2)
                            GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                            GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                            FINAL GOAL 165

                             It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                            "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                            • #15
                              Re: A Perfect Day

                              Five days down.
                              JILL

                              HW 298
                              HW (this time) 248
                              GOAL ONE 228                               (take 2)
                              GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                              GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                              FINAL GOAL 165

                               It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                              "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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