I Am Worth It Challenge II

[jimmie 48]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

OH! let me add mr viking jim that i like the choice of foods for the holidays.
we, (dh, ds and i) are doing our thing here at the house instead of going to other family members homes. our selection for the christams dinner is porterhouse.

you may be surprised as you get closer to goal at just what you might be able to handle. sweet potatoes. whole grain or low carb breads and whole wheat pasta's may be something you can have. you'll see when you get there.

[pamelainaustin]

Re: day three assignment


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: None planned at this time. Do have plans for Christmas and NY Eve but I will be bringing some good (legal) stuff and will just avoid the things not on Atkins. As always, alcohol will be the big temptation
Places: No Mexican restaurants and no Macaroni Grill for now.
People: No one. My husband is 100% supportive and asks me occasionally "Can you have ..." and sees how happy I am that I am losing weight. To be honest, none of the other people we hang out with have weight issues (I am the only fatty ) and those close to me know how much my excess weight bothers me.

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

Eating off plan is not an option for me. I flat refuse. I am happy and comfortable with Atkins at this point and will stay this way. Now, if I see something tempting I just think of something sweet that I hate--like candied yams--and I feel nauseous. I will find something allowable to eat and just forget about what I "can't" have because I CAN HAVE IT but I CHOOSE NOT TO BECAUSE I AM COMMITTED TO A NEW WOE!!

I have also decided that even when I can have alcohol occasionally I will not keep it in the house routinely. My favorite drink used to be rum and Diet Coke. I am afraid at this point to even drink a diet soda of any kind in case it makes me want a drink. I have some Diet Rite in the white grape flavor in the fridge that has been in there for 3 weeks and is still unopened. A month ago I was drinking a 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke per day. Really do not miss it at all. It is like my body is saying "thank you" to me for getting rid of it.

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

Nothing anyone else can say to me will cause me to stray from the plan. What I eat is no one's business but mine. I would probably tend to make a joke like "You know I can't have it--look at my butt and you will understand" I think I am very lucky and have it easier than a lot of people in that I am surrounded by those who support and encourage me.

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[OzLover]

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:Holiday meals & work related gatherings
Places: vacation & my moms house
People: myself & MIL

2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations.
EVENTS:Holiday meals at my house aren't a problem. Going to my in-laws is an issue. It is a 2 hour trip to their house so we usually spend the night. I've started packing food to bring with us as their diets are horrible. I try to make some dishes to share that are safe for me. Doesn't sit well with the MIL who knows EVERYTHING & is Type 2 diabetic.

My co-workers are all understanding & try to make sure there is meat, cheese & veggies available for me.


PLACES: Vacations are an issue although we usually stay someplace with a kitchenett. If I eat something off plan I just get right back on & push the H20. Seemed to work when I was in Memphis.

My mom makes the most incredible cream puffs in the whole world. I just don't go to her house if she is making a batch.

PEOPLE: I'm pretty rationale & can reason with myself. My JOB is to make sure I don't get to hungry & to tired. This is wear planning & being prepared come into play.

Over the past 10 yrs I've developed & perfected the ability to let what my MIL says go in one ear & out the other. I just smile, shake my head & look pretty!

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

You know I spent so many years not being able to say what I wanted that I say what I want when I want how I want. Most of the times I'm nice as that is my nature. I have no qualms sticking up for myself. As for people who want to convince me that this WOE is so bad I tell them I won't debate or discuss it with them until they have read the book cover to.Usually shuts them up!! I've also said look at your plate & look at my plate...which one is the healthier???

[jimmie 48]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

pam, i really like this...

I CAN HAVE IT but I CHOOSE NOT TO BECAUSE I AM COMMITTED TO A NEW WOE!!

isn't this right? we can have things but if we are going to lose our weight, if we are going to stick to plan, the we CHOOSE not to eat _______________. i'm glad you wrote that.
it's so great that you have the support like you do. that makes it easier. kudos to your dh for being such a support for you!

now, i'll go back and edit those who have accomlished all three assignments.

[jimmie 48]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

This is wear planning & being prepared come into play.

becky will really like the emphasis you put here. becky is the planner of all planners.

has your mil ever tried this type of eating? what rational does she use for eating her way and being diabetic?

[jimmie 48]

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[OzLover]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

She keeps her carb count at what the dietican told her to. Everything in the house is carbs. I will give her credit for a beautiful garden & she does can her veggies.

Very difficult to have a discussion with her as she knows everything. Talking with her makes my head hurt. She is the type who hears what she wants. Can be difficult but I can live with it. They live 2 hours away!!!!

Glenda

[jimmie 48]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

I will give her credit for a beautiful garden & she does can her veggies.

at least this is a plus. do you score any of the veggies?

[OzLover]

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I eat all I can while we are there. One time we got to bring home some cukes. Very odd isn't it??

[fowlergirl]

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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:Christmas Dinner, Husband's Homecoming, New Years Party
Places:Home, Restaurants, Friends homes
People: My husband, my children, friends, neighbors


2. Write out alternative actions that will help you stay committed when you are faced with these temptations. My children already understand why I do not eat the things that they eat. I will explain it to my husband when he arrives home. I don't expect him to try to tempt me with any foods that I cannot have. However, ultimately I am responsible for what I put in my mouth.


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 tell people that I follow a low carb diet and there are certain foods that my body cannot tolerate well. If I eat anything that does not adhere to this plan, it makes me ill. Usually after I say that, they ask what foods are OK for me to eat. I don't say Atkins. So many people have opinions that are not necessarily in agreement with my own regarding Atkins. I learned when I say low carb that usually does not bring about discussions that I would rather not have.

[daione]

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: Church convention .... /Church dinner /Job pitchin and or Enterpris rep brings goodies
Places: Salt Lake city - resturant, we love to getogther at the spurr of the moment and go out to eat after church. Work.
People: Church family and mom. My mom is cool and most of my friends. But i have few freinds who preach against atkins. Co-workers


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

• Among my freinds that are very open about there feelings against atkins, I don't say anything too them much. They are contreverosel and I don't feel like going into deep discussion. So while eating in their company I do not say much. I just order what I am going to eat.

• When offered none Atkins foods at work I say no thank you and start eating on my Atkins friendly food along with everone else so I don't feel like I am being deprived or out of the company. For pitchins I always offer to bring veggies or a salad.

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• When I get to church convention this year I am going to have enough money save to go right to the store and get a lot of atkin freindly fun foods. Hopefully I will be an experienced Atkins chef by then and entice my mom to the taste. She won't even reliaze that she is eating the Atkins way.

• When out eating with saints I just ask the waiter for the low carb menu or I look for something that is carb friendly. Usually a salad.
  
  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

Thank you for your concer and I understand your concerns, however I have researched the Atkins and I am confident that this way of eating is the best one for me. I have only expeirenced good results both phyisically, emotionally, mentally and health wise. I have consulted my doctor and he and I are in agreement that the Akins way of eating is the best way for me. </B>

[daione]

Re: I Am Worth It Challenge II

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 tell people that I follow a low carb diet and there are certain foods that my body cannot tolerate well. If I eat anything that does not adhere to this plan, it makes me ill. Usually after I say that, they ask what foods are OK for me to eat. I don't say Atkins. So many people have opinions that are not necessarily in agreement with my own regarding Atkins. I learned when I say low carb that usually does not bring about discussions that I would rather not have.

Never thought of saying Low Carb. That is an alternative and still keep the atmosher friendly. I think I will use that ... thanks.

[daione]

Re: day three assignment

I will find something allowable to eat and just forget about what I "can't" have because I CAN HAVE IT but I CHOOSE NOT TO BECAUSE I AM COMMITTED TO A NEW WOE!!

I have also decided that even when I can have alcohol occasionally I will not keep it in the house routinely. My favorite drink used to be rum and Diet Coke. I am afraid at this point to even drink a diet soda of any kind in case it makes me want a drink. I have some Diet Rite in the white grape flavor in the fridge that has been in there for 3 weeks and is still unopened. A month ago I was drinking a 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke per day. Really do not miss it at all. It is like my body is saying "thank you" to me for getting rid of it.

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

Nothing anyone else can say to me will cause me to stray from the plan. What I eat is no one's business but mine. I would probably tend to make a joke like "You know I can't have it--look at my butt and you will understand" I think I am very lucky and have it easier than a lot of people in that I am surrounded by those who support and encourage me.

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Hi Pam,

I love your out look on this woe. I like how you say ... it is not that i can't have it ... I chose not to eat it or have it. Wow. I am so encouraged right now.

I choose not to eat reeses and popcorn, not because I can't but beccause I choose not too. How profound it that. I also like how you say it is no bodies business what you eat. You are so right.

D'

[dreamof145]

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Wow, this has been the best challenge for having everyone dig deep and find the true meaning of committment and how to succeed.

Bravo to Jimmie for conducting such a meaningful challenge for us. The information and insight that we all gained from this will help us everyday in everything we plan to accomplish...not only our weight issues, but other issues that come into our lives. Thanks!!!

[pamelainaustin]

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Thanks D' !!

You know, being committed to this WOE is really no different than making a personal commitment to anything like a marriage (I do not HAVE to stay married but I choose to) or other relationship, a career or a profession or anything else that is important to you on a personal level.

This WOE has and will help all of us to be healthier and happier--we will succeed because we have chosen to make this commitment BECAUSE WE ARE WORTH IT!!!


YAY!!!!!!