ICES REVISITED (NO EXCUSES) All or Nothing!!!

[Yoly1001]

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OMG! I'd love to hear that!!!! Another idea in addition: At my old job I was a Department Manager so I had a pretty good uptight cover. Anyways, I used to use the multi-line phone system to call our back entry line to this one guy's extension and when he picked up I'd make do the raspberry which, on the other end sounded like someone was farting on the phone. Sometimes I would leave that message on his VM - always anonymous and untraceable. Sometimes, I would even go into his office when I thought he'd be checking his VM to see his reaction. This guy was an IDIOT but shared an office with a really smart guy with a sense of humor who I am sure suspected I was doing it. I did this to the guy almost every week, and sometimes skipped a month or two, ongoing for about 9 months until I quit. Then I had to let him know - just to see his face. He seemed surprised, then pretty mad about it. In the meantime, it was pretty funny how he would make up stories about this prank caller, like how often "he" called or stuff said. It's kind of interesting how you can get to know how good a person is at sticking to the facts......

OMG, too funny!!! rotfl

[Yoly1001]

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That is amazing Sarah, congratulations! I am so proud of you. can't wait to read what you write.

[slimndown]

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Hi! I've been good! Wanted to check in before I'm off to my appointment. No dinner yet but I've only used half my carbs today and I'm at 800 calories. I'm declaring today an exercise rest day (still feel wobblie). Tomorrow for sure! Then walking on Sunday.

[tickletussler]

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Hey Slimndown, would you mind sharing your recipe for the green bean casserole? I could probably get it from the net, but I reckon it'd be heaps nicer getting it from someone who makes em. We don't have green bean casserole here and the only time I've eaten it when one of my American colleagues brought it in when we tried to celebrate Thanksgiving for her.

You know what's really weird these days? I don't seem to have any cravings - even after I ate what I wasn't supposed to last week. I'm not trying to gloat or anything, I just can't work out why my tastebuds have switched off, when only weeks ago they were giving me grief and making me cheat left right & centre.

I think what I'd like to include in this challenge for me, is to count it as a cheat when I exceed 1,750 cals. I'm at a weight where I am struggling to take the pounds off and after checking with some low-carbers, I was told I actually eat a lot even though my % are right or it's under 2,000. I just haven't quite worked out how I'm going to keep it low-carb AND low-cal, but we'll see.

[iyamamaschke]

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You'll figure it it out sweety and Ya when you get down to a certain level sometimes ya need to drop the calories to get things moving again. I'm sure when you can begin exercising again you will notice a bigger change exercise is a Huge thing when you are stuck at a weight and if ya wanna eat a bit more you can which is totally awesome I think.

I can't stay long Just wanted to check in and say HI

Sarah

[slimndown]

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Tickletuss - I'm with you on the low carb/low cal thing. The important thing is to eat when you're hungry. I usually track my progress on Fitday and as long as I'm burning about 1000 more calories than I'm taking in (in their calculations) I figure I'm OK.

Green Bean Casserole - 2 cans green beans (or enough fresh green beans to fill the casserole dish 1/2 way up, mixed with a little olive oil, a little garlic and salt); 1/2 c. alfredo sauce, one package Carb Options mushroom soup mix (or any mushroom soup mix but check the carbs) and top with shaved parmesan cheese - any amount you'd like. Put it in the oven for about 10-25 minutes or until cheese has browned.

[iyamamaschke]

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K my 1 year isn't till tomorrow But, I wanted to post this all for you here and Please tell me what you think you'll all the Absoulute best and My desire and ambition THANK YOU soooo MUCH I heart you ALL.

1 Year On Atkins

So, here I am 1 year has gone by and I'm sitting in here reveling in my Progress thus far. Thinking back to when I started this Journey 1 year ago today November 6th, 2004.

I had tried Atkins Before OVER, and Over I would say I had restarted at least 40 times failing miserably every single time. Every time I failed was like a stab in the heart for me every time, was a constant reminer to myself that I could never do this and would never be thin. You see, I never belived it was possible and was always on a quest to do this for someone elese or for some occasion that I knew I could get to and sure I would be thinner but, what about after that specific occasion. I never did it for myself. I never took the time to try to figure out why the heck I couldn't lastingly effect my lifes outcome that was until November 6th, 2004.

Something was different that day something had changed inside of me, I had spend month dealing with stress, and emotional issues I had not dealt with. This was my revelatio this was my time, I looked ahead to the future for the first time in my life with open eyes, with ambitions, with a goal, FOR ME. Not for this not for that, it was for me and only me. I started with an open mind having come to ADBB 1 month prior to my even starting I soaked in all the stories the thoughts the basics for myself to be successful.

The first 2 weeks was extremely hard I had to figth the Sugar Demons and the urges that came with my Carb Binging cycle that had got me up to this Horrendous weight of 285 pounds. I had to fight with emotional, physical, and mental issues. It wasn't just about weight it was about changing my entire self my soul, my life forever. This time I didn't look at this as a diet I look at it as a life altering eating plan and focused ahead to the future, yet taking in each day as a new day.

Some would say I have amazing willpower to have been Cheat Free for a whole year. But it has nothing to do with willpower it has to do with my determination to succeed, I WANT IT SOOO BAD I can taste it. Every Pound gets me closer to meeting up with my goal something I have never ever been able to achieve.

I can tell you this it hasn't been easy I myself have been hit hard soo many times and there are many on here who have been there in my support as I have gone through numerous health issues and setbacks. Back when I started I was diagnosed with Hasmistos Thyroiditis coupled with Penicious Anemia which is the inability of the body to store vitamin B12. I was extremely sick but, unwilling to give up. It hit me hard I was unable to exercise and just walking up the stairs was hard work. I began taking B12 injections something I will have to do the rest of my life, but I have become a new person because of these and I am greatful that this was found when it was or I would probably be extremely sick now. I fought with ongoing infections in the beginning from my weakened immune system and from pnemonia. My poor body was going through **** and I didn't understand why. Thank God for my doctor who caught my illness and since that day I have been stronger and healthier then I ever deamed possible. I have become the energizer bunny LOL. I am enjoying my new found energy that had been lost.

I began exercising again, very slowly as my Body's anemia became under control slowly I worked myself back into it and Hit with the Pounding ambition in my heart I came to the conclusion that what I was doing wasn't enough I wanted more. The ongoing energy surges were amazing I felt soo alive and well I wanted to RUN. This was 9 months ago. I began out as stupid as they come I'll tell you now don't do what I did I had no idea. I got on the treadmill determined to run darn it so I set out and ran YUP I did 255 pounds I ran for 7 minutes. Considering that I did pretty well other then the thought of practically going to DIE. SO I went and started to research and came accross a running plan for beginners it entailed 30 minutes of cardio and to start I ran 2 minutes and walked 3 minutes going the entire 30 minutes. I was sooo proud of myself I can't tell you. I did this 3 days a week with 3 days of weight lifting the Body for Life way. SO I was on a mission to change my body. I kept adding minutes every week and progessed extremely fast. I was probably running 30 minutes within 2 months and it took off from there. I am a pusher and I push I won't tell you I don't. I am extremely determined and when I have my eye on something nothing gets in my way.

In the months that past I achived my goals All of them. I set goals along the way to keep me in line to keep me focused without goals what have you to shoot for. I have also taken pictures of my progress along the way. I stay focused ahead and never look back I look to the future. My latest goal is to run a Full marathon in May of 2006 this will be 2 days before my 30th Birthday isn't it gunna be amazing I am looking to that goal with eyes wide open. I no longer look for what I could have done I look to what I have done and what I can do. Anything is POSSIBLE if YOU BELIEVE in yourself and that's the truth. If I never belived that I wouldn't be here, as soon as you say you can't you may as well just throw in the towel. If you can and will you'll be on a successful path forever. I CAN DO ANYTHING and so can YOU!! I truely believe in that now and I truely believe in myself as a person and as a success. I am going to be successful because I believe in myself and I am doing this FOR ME, NOBODY elese nothing can get in my way It's about me and my goals and I am on the straight path to achieving everything I want. Don't ever let anything step infront of you push through all the negative and you too will be where I am today I PROMISE. Put 100% of yourself forward and you will get 100% return it's true if you only do it half assed that's what you get.

I now believe I am here because of great people like all of those on the ADBB I am here because of me and I have had such tramendous support I can't even tell you all thank you enough for everything you have given me cause you have helped me in achieving somehting I never thought I would have back again.
MY LIFE!!

Sarah

[loser4life]

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Sarah-

[iyamamaschke]

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Thanks Rikki what did ya think was it a good read or did it suck??

Sarah

[loser4life]

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Glad everyone is doing well! Exlax? Yall are evil! That would be sooooooo mean... How bout just ummm, toilet papering their cars or something... OMG, don't put exlax in their drinks!
Tickle, I have to watch my cals too.... I have been doing it for almost 3 weeks now and I am losing again!

OK- I am pooped! Time to head to bed, or at least lounge around on the couch. Talk atchall later!

[loser4life]

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Of course it was good Sarah! What the heck did you think the applause was for!SILLY!

[slimndown]

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Sarah! SOOOO inspiring!!!!! I am going to come back and look at that entry OFTEN. You just made me think of I'll the times I've tried and failed after the first few days. What has made this time different to me is: every time I think about anything more than just a little nibble and just thinking about BLOWING it, I remind myself that I really dont want to let myself down this time. And that's what it would be. I would believe that I cannot do anything and be so depressed because I'm a failure. I've done that to myself too many times and I don't deserve it. Reading your story has helped me to see that. Thank you.

I've been wimpy. I'll I did was go for a walk today but it was something. I'll be squatting like an idiot come Monday, so don't worry! Still doing decent on my carbs and cals - always room for improvement.

Until tomorrow!!

[Yoly1001]

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Hey Sarah, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! You work so hard and deserve this accomplishment and all of your success. I love what you wrote, and I think it will help to motivate and inspire lots of people. *

Ok, I know I didn't post yesterday, but I did come on real quick to check up on how everyone else was doing. I took a rest day from excercise more because I had no time rather then being tired. I lounged around in bed all morning and then went to a birthday party with 40 2 year olds and a moon walk!!! It was for my nephew and abi had a blast, she's never jumped on one before. I even went in and jumped for a while, hey! there is my excercise for the day. I definatly got my heart rate up and my calfs were really really sore, lol.

Well this morning I was going to go right off and start studying at the local coffee house but decided to get in my workout early, it's always easier in the morning for some reason. Well I wasn't sure which tape to do, I need a few more to keep me interested. I decided to pop in Slim in 6, Start it Up. I was kinda nervous and had half talked myself out of it during the intro music but for some reason or another I decided to try it. I wanted to give up about half way through but I kept on pushing, there is no way in ****! that I'm gonna let this tape beat me, NO WAY!!! I used to do it with my eyes closed and one arm tied behind my back, well not really but you get my drift. Anyhow I did it, I finished the tape. I am sore and I am stinky but I feel fantastic.

On a more serious note, there is something that I want to say to all of you guys, my fellow team mates. I want to thank you for welcoming back and accepting my short comings after this last month of me being away. It was a difficult time in my life for some reason, I still don't know exactly what happened during the last month, I barely remember any of it. Isn't that weird. Well here I am, I feel like I am fighting tooth and nail up a stony cliff to get back to where I was. It would be that much harder if I didn't have an increadible support group there for me to love me and encourage me along the way. Thank you, all of you.

[loser4life]

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Happy anniversary Sarah! You know how much I think of you, yadda yada, yadda- You know I love ya girl!!!! I am sooo proud of you!

Yoly- you look way too cute!!!!

[slimndown]

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Wow, Yoly! You've made so much progress!!!! Keep it up!