I Am Worth It Challenge II

[jimmie 48]

day three assignment

December 19
Looking Ahead - Commitment In Action
Homework/Board Work
1. The first focus of making a plan is to identify things that will jeopardize your commitment to yourself. This could be a hospital stay, vacation, relatives that know nothing about Atkins or are ill informed, or simple a restaurant. List at least 2 in each category:
Events: family dinners or dinner at someone’s home
Places: italian restaurants, fast food places
People: my sister and my mom

2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations.

family dinners: it’s simple to take something that is legal for me. i also show up, most times, just as it’s time to eat. that leaves me no time to graze on the stuff that’s been set out. this helps to avoid overeating.
someone’s house: i’ve been surprised by this before. the hostess knew i was low carb but was informed as to what that meant so dinner consisted of a chicken/noodle dish and a veggie casserole. i did dessert so that was legal. i simple picked around the noodles and ate the chicken and picked the veggies out of the casserole and ate plenty of tossed salad.
as far as restaurants go, if someone is kind enough to tell you to pick the place, thank them and then pick the place. you’re sure to not end up at pancake house that way.

people are the worst hurdle for me. i’m not in the least ashamed of atkins but it gets tiring trying to explain that “i do eat veggies, i eat lots of veggies” and “i don’t need the potatoes and i certainly don’t need the cake.”. to be honest, i’ve kinda quit showing up at dinners that are hosted by certain people. i’m showing up after the meal. not so much to their liking but my stress level was lowered.

3. Put your plan into action. Practice what you will say to people you know might try to get you off plan. Say it till you feel comfortable saying, being self assured and confident

i’ve said it so many times--- “i do low carb” or “i’m on atkins” that it just kinda comes out. family knows and they ask me “are you still doing that? i have cheese if you are.” this is just something that the longer you do this, the easier it gets.
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y'all have been busy. instead of 3 pages to read, i think i have 5 or 6 now. tis fine..... this means you are doing you work, you are chatting and exchanging ideas which in turn will benefit all of us.
i'll be reading and making sure i've got my little x's in a row becaue tomorrow is award day!

[MorningGlory]

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Sillygirl,

So I am not too sure about counting net vs actual carbs yet.
Hi daione: When you look at at the nutrition label on foods, look where it says carbohydrates. Right below that (usually) it'll say "fiber". What you do is subtract the number of grams of fiber from the grams of carbs, and that's how you get your net carbs, which is the number you want.

my doctor told me not to eat the skin. Why? If he's thinking about lowering your fat then that makes sense, but on Atkins we eat the fat! The fat has the flavour, and it satisfies you. The protein also satisfies you. If you had some kind of sugar in there, like a bbq sauce, THAT's what's not good for you, because it's sugar that'll trigger the cravings. Don't be afraid of fat!

But if what you say is true once in full ketosis the cravings will go ... then it is all good.
What she says is true! They do go and sometimes it occurs to you all of a sudden that you aren't even missing that stuff.

I am still losing. I am at 221 now and I was going to where my blue suit today ... I couldnt because it was just too big. I had to change clothes. I couldn't even put a belt on it ... and guess what the belt is too big. HOW COOL IS THAT! That is very cool! Congratulations on your accomplishment! This sounds like you're on the right track.

Daione I hope you don't mind if I jumped in here and answered some of your questions.
MorningGlory

[daione]

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Daione I hope you don't mind if I jumped in here and answered some of your questions.
MorningGlory

No I do not mind at all. You are right .. that is when I am the happiest is with the hot wings. I love them with hot sauce with out and so on.... I love those wings .. I just got scared when my cholestorel went up. But I have been reading stories on the internet and the book and testimonies of people that say that after starting the cholesterol went up but then gradually came down. They and my doctor both said that it does take a minium of 2 months between test before you see the actuall result of activities and diet. I know that excersise brings the good cholestoral up so I have been on the treadmill and abs every day I missed one day but I made it up for the treadmill. He wants to put me on medicine so bad, but I refuse .... i am not taking that medicine for the rest of my life ... not doing. So yes, I did notice that I was a very happy girl with chicken wings and I can eat two and be stuffed as a pig and I don't look for anything else so i am going to eat till my heart content.

You know people say eat variation, but truth be told when I wasn't eating healthy I ate nearly the same thing everyday. So truth is we eat what we like and we pretty much stay with that. But I am going to try some of those reciepes sillygirl sent the link too me. But I am excited as you can tell I am 221 4 ponds down. It has been over 10 years since I seen this number and I am going to be even more excited too say that I am 219 and then 200 and then 100 and something pounds.

Please forgive the grammer and spelling. I am at work and should be working so I am posting fast. But I am really happy today .. inspit of my failure last night. But I am not going to let that stop me.. God Bless dr. A.

[willlose40]

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December 19
Looking Ahead - Commitment In Action
Homework/Board Work
1. The first focus of making a plan is to identify things that will jeopardize your commitment to yourself. This could be a hospital stay, vacation, relatives that know nothing about Atkins or are ill informed, or simple a restaurant. List at least 2 in each category:
Events: Fun day with my kids, Fiesta (held in April)
Places: Corpus Christi TX, Bud Jones Restaurant
People: Myself!!!


2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations.

For the fun day with my kids-I can pack a cooler with appropriate meal and drink option, and for Fiesta in April I can eat at home, or buy a turkey leg or sausage on a stick

Corpus Christi-find restaurants that have steamed or broiled shrimp, fish.

Bud Jones-everything is fried so will stay away!!!

Myself-need to think positive and stop being so negative with my outlook on life! I need to write out my feelings and stop being my worst critic!

3. Put your plan into action. Practice what you will say to people you know might try to get you off plan. Say it till you feel comfortable saying, being self assured and confident-

I will post signs around my house and work reminding me that I am so worth all of this wonderful healthy lifestyle plus more!!!!!!!!!!!

[jimmie 48]

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In the UK there are lots less sugary cereals. What I meant by good food was...pasta, bread, fruit and even a little ice cream once in a great while. Not now whilst in induction, but later on it's not going to cause me to fall completely off if I have one of those things. That's all I meant. As heavy as I am, I will be on induction for a long time and this WOE is for life and God knows I'm not perfect, that's all. And I'm not afriad to admit out loud that I know I'm not perfect.

we're on the same page here, learning. the grains in my list are the same as the pastas and breads in your. whole grains
and fruit was included too. there won't be any falling off at all since these kinds of things will be added back into the "diet".

i'm really happy to see so many low carb products now. that wasn't the case back in 1975.

does the UK have access to very many low carb products like ice cream? we have a couple and to me the best one is breyers.

[elsy]

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December 19
Looking Ahead - Commitment In Action
Homework/Board Work
1. The first focus of making a plan is to identify things that will jeopardize your commitment to yourself. This could be a hospital stay, vacation, relatives that know nothing about Atkins or are ill informed, or simple a restaurant. List at least 2 in each category:
Events: Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas Dinner (no matter where)
Places: Italian Restuarants and The Mall
People: My Dear Husband and Myself (I'm my biggest enemy)


2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations.
At Thanksgiving Dinner, I have to make lots of legal sides and not just one. Oh, and at least 2 different low carb desserts. Maybe the more options I have, the less I will be tempted to eat the "other stuff."

At Christmas Dinner, I have to do the same basically. BTW, this Christmas, I'm posting a pic of my at 265 pounds on the refrigerator door to remind me not too splurge.

At Italian Restaurants or the Mall, I have to stick with steamed veggies, chicken or salads. Most importantly, leave the house on a full stomach and take healthy/legal snacks with me.


3. Put your plan into action. Practice what you will say to people you know might try to get you off plan. Say it till you feel comfortable saying, being self assured and confident.
It's usually me the one that talks myself into eating or buying what I'm not supposed to. Second, it's DH. He's seen how hard I've worked to get this far, and he feels that sweets or bread here and there are rewards for my good behavior. Funny ha? I have to tell myself and him that I am an addict and carbs are poison to me. I gotta repeat that over and over anytime I'm in that situation.

[jimmie 48]

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Jimmie, did I thank you for the christmas puzzle? You made a difficult one this time, I think! I didn't know where else to post this, so I chose here. You guys can print it and work on it while you have some nice alone time reflecting on how very worth it you are!

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...484#post813484

no i don't think you had but that's okay. it's kinda theraputic to me. when i'm over comitted i tend to run off and tweek a siggy for someone, play in the mods. vs. members thread or make up a pozzle. it takes the edge off.

i do appreciate your words.

did i tell you that i enjoy fed ex?

[Suga_Britchess]

Re: assignment day three

1. The first focus of making a plan is to identify things that will jeopardize your commitment to yourself. This could be a hospital stay, vacation, relatives that know nothing about Atkins or are ill informed, or simple a restaurant. List at least 2 in each category:

Events:Christmas Parties, Church Potlucks, Family Get-Togethers, Weddings
Places:The Mall.....the food court kills me, Costco....all them free samples, Restaurants
People:the doctor, co-workers. neighbors, and myself

2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations.

I make sure that I bring a snack of my own, stay away from the food tables, and use this opportunity as a chance to sing the praises of Atkins, and as Oprah once said when you hear your stomache growling, dont ignore it..........firmly tell your stomache to "take it out of my arse"!

3. Put your plan into action. Practice what you will say to people you know might try to get you off plan. Say it till you feel comfortable saying, being self assured and confident

I have no problem telling others that I am dieting or trying to lose weight. To the nay-sayers I simply say that everyone must choose a plan that works for them, its all about choices and I simply choose a healthier lifestyle for myself.

[jimmie 48]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

daina,
along with subtracting the fiber you can subtract the sugar alcohols. if i'm not mistaken and can remember things from more than a year ago. the atkins bars and many things have quite a bit of sugar alcohols. some of this affects everyone differently.
uh.... to put it in the physical... it causes gas in most. a healthy biological function but maybe one you'd like to avoid. lol
label checking is good, keep that up.

[sillygirl]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

December 19 Looking Ahead - Commitment In Action
Homework/Board Work


1. The first focus of making a plan is to identify things that will jeopardize your commitment to yourself. This could be a hospital stay, vacation, relatives that know nothing about Atkins or are ill informed, or simple a restaurant. List at least 2 in each category:


Events: Anywhere there is cake being served.I dread weddings because of the cake. Vacations are certainly difficult as well. Breakfast and lunch are fairly easy, but traveling and having fine foods in fancy restaurants is a bit daunting.



Places: I must admit I stay away from most ethnic restaurants. While I adore food from all over the world, restaurants where I can’t make a legal meal frighten me. Hospitals are another bad place for me because the food in cafeterias grosses me out and forget the vending machines.


People: I don’t have a problem with people steering me off plan. I’m a strong person and the way I eat is the way I eat. I know people think I’m a “weird eater” but that’s me! I know that with one of my good friends, she’s not on Atkins, but she ALWAYS waits for me to order then follows suit with not eating the carbs that come with her meals. Now, I think that’s weird!

2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations.



Plan and be prepared, isn’t that the Boy Scout motto or something?I often pack myself some salami/cheese or cut up veggies for my purse if I am going to be gone most of the day. For events, I will eat before going. There’s usually at least one thing I could eat, and if not, I’ve not ignored my hunger.


3. Put your plan into action. Practice what you will say to people you know might try to get you off plan. Say it till you feel comfortable saying, being self assured and confident.



LOL! I can’t type what I say here. Just kidding! I’ve been eating this way for so long people expect this of me. If they are not Atkins savvy, I do my best to explain the science of why eliminating bad carb choices are a better way to go. I also have become a bit staunch in that if someone is flapping their gums about this WOE and they’re completely wrong I will put my foot down and ask them not to flap anymore unless they have read the book and know what they are speaking of.

[apple]

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lol...Silly....I was thinking the same thing for #3 too because I'm just snippy at some people...something to work on for me...lol...

I love everyone's posts....it's been like 10 pages since I came here yesterday and I don't have more than a minute to just read a few.

I love reading how there's some folks here are dealing with school and life..just like me! It's great to know.

Okay, here's mine...and I plan on coming back later on to read through and visit back with those who posted. I'm sorry I haven't commented on a few...I read, but don't have a moment to respond. I love each one. This will be a great thread to come back to and read when we need a lift of inspiration


December 19
Looking Ahead - Commitment In Action
Homework/Board Work
1. The first focus of making a plan is to identify things that will jeopardize your commitment to yourself. This could be a hospital stay, vacation, relatives that know nothing about Atkins or are ill informed, or simple a restaurant. List at least 2 in each category:
Events:Christmas family gatherings, birthday parties, wedding anniversary, midterms, finals, vacation
Places:School, family house
People: Me, well meaning friends and family


2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations.
Remind myself to make choices with each step, place, people, event I encounter.

3. Put your plan into action. Practice what you will say to people you know might try to get you off plan. Say it till you feel comfortable saying, being self assured and confident
It's okay if I don't eat that because I don't need it, want it, or deserve it.

[jimmie 48]

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finally i got to read each and every one of the posts. i hope. i scrolled easily so i hope i got to them all. what a busy group you are!

the first thing i want to put here is a current who did what list. it you see something missing, yell it out. i'm just putting the normal 3/3 or whatever applies. if i missed something it's fairly easy to find. bold means all 3 assignments are done.

11Bravo 0/3
apple 3/3
asoprano1432 0/3
Claudiabi 3/3
daione 2/3
decreaseself 2/3
diet42plz 0/3
dreamof145 3/3
elsy 3/3
fowlergirl 2/3
germensano 0/3
gmitroff 2/3
inhisgrip 2/3
Jessica Alexandra 0/3
jimmie 48 3/3
kate58 3/3
lanmaam 0/3
learning2loveme 3/3
LooseShoes 3/3
MorningGlory 3/3
Ms Sonya 0/3
mybelle37 0/3
nursechis 0/3
pamelainaustin 2/3
purplecat 2/3
sillygirl 3/3
Suga Britchess 3/3
SunnySmile501 2/3
Viking Jim 1/3
willlose40 3/3

now don't worry, you still have the remainder of the day to get todays assignment in. i'm afraid, though, that those that haven't done anything as of yet will not be eligible for the award. i welcome the posts if they are made but we have to face this fact.... this was a COMMITMENT challenge and part of the challenge was to sign up on time, submit the assignments and take part as much as possible.

now, i'll see who posted while i was tending this.

[jimmie 48]

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i'm almost afraid of pinpointing any one comment about any one post. i know i will not it justly as yall have put so much effort into your words and posts.


suga... i made a note that says "the hardest commitments to fulfill are the most rewarding when accomlished". i think that's a paraphrase of something you had written.
kudos to you for getting out of the gum/candy area with success!

kate... i liked your effort to post the challenge commitment on your mirror. i thought the quote you found was thought provoking. i made note that the word "imperative" was in your synonym group. i'm not sure we had seen that. it sparks a sense of urgency, doesn't it?
i also made note that i liked the way you would handle situations. you mentioned of "people who say that an occasionaly or planned cheat doesnt matter". to some maybe not (or are they fooling themselves?) but we aren't told about the kiss the death for nothing. for some, a cheat is the first bite to a 3 month binge.

daina... i like the learning to have boundaries part of you post. i wanted to thank you for sharing your mom story. it was something i personally needed.

liz liz liz... i'm so happy you joined this challenge. i made a note about committing to self and not others after reading your assignment. our commitment seems so strong and right when it concerns others but when it comes to us, we kinda fizzle out at times don't we? is that the genetic make up of a woman??? mom syndrome maybe?

learning.... you put your goals and rewards on your frig. good job! i saw this in a couple of places but jotted it down under your name. you mentioned that you could tell people that you have an allergy to sugar and flour. i laughed at myself because i think you are right. i do have an allergy to it. THAT'S WHY I GOT FAT!

caryl.... i really liked to read of sending the illegal food home with guest. and having an activity such as your puzzle is brilliant! keeping those fingers and hands busy doing something!

cat.... i don't think i'd ever heard of the 6 Week Make Over Plan. i really like the freedom of atkins.

willlose.... you were with an abusive man. he was not supportive. you don't have to answer but are you still with him? if so, how has he changed? everyone needs as much positive reinforcement as they can get. jack has always been a great support and i'm always wishing everyone had that.
you also made a comment, if people don't like what they see, they don't have to look. that was you, me, us putting the blame back on others and not being responsible for our actions, in this case, our eating. i include all of us because i'm thinking we've all done this cop out at one time or another. kudos to you for changing this way of thinking and taking charge of your weight loss and health.

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you guys have really made me work! have i said lately how i love handing out awards? it's my most favorite thing to do!

[Viking Jim]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

December 19
Looking Ahead - Commitment In Action
Homework/Board Work
1. The first focus of making a plan is to identify things that will jeopardize your commitment to yourself. This could be a hospital stay, vacation, relatives that know nothing about Atkins or are ill informed, or simple a restaurant. List at least 2 in each category:
Events: Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas
Places: restaurants at lunch at work
People: anyone

2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations.

At Christmas Dinner, I am going to buy the very best filet mignons at my butchers and treat myself. For New Years I am going to get lobster or huge ( ) pork chops.

3. Put your plan into action. Practice what you will say to people you know might try to get you off plan. Say it till you feel comfortable saying, being self assured and confident.

I think I have finally learned that I cannot eat carbs, like pasta, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and my ultimate enemy: bread....without paying a price I am no longer willing to pay. I don't want to be an overweight man anymore. I want to have the energy I should have, and be an attractive, sexual person to the woman I am with. I do feel that I owe her that. Even more so, I owe it to myself to feel that I am attractive and not obese. My motto is then: Be who you think you really are, and I say it many times a day now. (to myself of course )

[jimmie 48]

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jim, while i read the post, i've failed to see the day 2 assignment and i've checked twice. just in case you are looking, here's the questions ASSIGNMENT TWO #194 you can click on the 194 to get there for the copy/paste. if you already found it, then i'm just rattling around.

led me to it if it's here and if it's not, i'll watch for another post. let me go read your good stuff now.

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My motto is then: Be who you think you really are, and I say it many times a day now.

i like that! not pretending, no pretense, just jim.