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  • #2776
    Re: How Long Can You Go???

    Originally posted by BeanPole
    Day 8 cheat-free and still stuck at 112.5lbs.
    Stay strong and hang in there. You have so little to lose that it's bound to be a struggle. I hope you measured so you can tell if you are losing inches. Are your clothes getting loser?

    I haven't lost any pounds for a while and have even gained a few because of being injected with steroids, but the jeans I just bought a few weeks ago and were tight were falling down last night. It was so funny! I was in a rehearsal for a Christmas musical and the spotlights were on me as I sang my solo and my pants were slipping down over my butt as I kept time by tapping my foot and it was annoying me to no end. I had to stop singing, put my sheet music down, and yank up my pants! The whole place broke out in laughter when the minister, sitting in the sound booth, asked me what I was doing over the speakers and I answered over the microphone that my pants were falling down. As my daughter would say, "How embarrassing!" I know I will be hearing about it in a sermon very shortly.

    Sunny!
    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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    • #2777
      Re: How Long Can You Go???

      Sunny - that is so funny! Yikes, embarassing too - but better than your trousers splitting or something from gaining weight.

      What play are you in? Sounds fun.

      Thanks for the comments above - such an eye opener for me! I used to be addicted to chocolate and I still act like it, but I guess I'm not!

      My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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      • #2778
        Re: How Long Can You Go???

        Originally posted by *Alexa*
        Sunny - that is so funny! Yikes, embarassing too - but better than your trousers splitting or something from gaining weight.

        What play are you in? Sounds fun.

        Thanks for the comments above - such an eye opener for me! I used to be addicted to chocolate and I still act like it, but I guess I'm not!
        It's a Christmas musical entitled "Imagine" and my solo is part of the song "Cry in the Dark." I'm pretty sure my pastor will wait until after we perform on Sunday to make some reference to my pants falling off. It's been a while since I've provided fodder for a sermon.

        The thing is, he's the most likely person in this huge church to notice and comment on clothes. He embarrases me weekly by telling me how 'sharp' I look and asks if my outfit is new. I'm used to women asking that question, but not males. He is so gorgeous and looks at least 30 years younger than his age, and I have never been comfortable with compliments, even when I was young and skinny.

        All the attention I am now getting is not at all comfortable. My sister has said for years that I stayed heavy to avoid the attention I get when I am thin and top heavy. I'm pretty sure she is right. I'm working on it, but I think it might be the reason that I have stalled out so close to goal.

        Sunny!
        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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        • #2779
          Re: How Long Can You Go???

          Day 10 for me
          Male
          Height: 6 ft

          SW 418
          CW 283
          GW 218
          Started on May 1, 2006

          Proud member of the Century Club






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          • #2780
            Re: How Long Can You Go???

            Day 30 in the bank! Yeah! That's one month cheat free!



            Sunny!
            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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            • #2781
              Re: How Long Can You Go???

              Originally posted by *Alexa*
              Bluebelt - that is amazing! Well done!

              Sunny - glad you can exercise again - don't over do it though! That is crazy weather too.

              Well, I CHEATED but this time I'm not too bothered, here's why: (I pasted this from my journal, so hope is ok)

              Well yesterday I had a bit of a cheat and also a bit of a revelation. I was feeling really good about Atkins and my week of cheatfree and then I went to a meeting where someone just handed me a slice of cake. And I really felt that I couldn't refuse because I was new, trying to make a good impression and quite a bit younger than everyone else. The woman who made the cake was my Nan's age, and I just sort of obeyed - lol! Not passing the blame though - was my fault ultimately!

              Anyway, so as ever I am thinking 'Ooh, I've cheated, I may as well enjoy myself' so when I was at the station I headed straight to the shop for chocolate and was thinking I could have pizza for dinner and get back on the wagon today. But when I was looking at all the chocolate I just kind of thought - I don't really fancy it. But part of my brain was still insisting I had to! I think I've got it into my head that if I don't eat the things I'm missing when I cheat I'll regret it and cheat again. But I thought well, if I can't pick one, I'm not bothered, then I don't need it. So I bought an apple, came home and had my planned legal dinner.

              Sounds minor - but big breakthrough for me!
              That is great that you where able to get contro back so quickl. I would like to think I could but, I'm certainly not sure.

              Day 53 today, hopefully many more to come.
              40 year old male 6' 3"

              What I know:
              1-Atkins WOE/WOL plan works
              2-I need to always work on the behaviors and triggers that make me over eat.
              3-Atkins WOL is part of the puzzle, but is not the entire thing.
              4-Self-deprecation only feeds our inner ego and not in a good way.






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              • #2782
                Re: How Long Can You Go???

                Today is day 42 for me!!!

                Requesting some positive thoughts be sent my way. Seem to have a cloud of negativity & a bad mood hanging over my head. Not sure what is going on with me but suspect it is just the end results of the stress of the past month. I really don't like feeling like this. I know it's bad when I can't even stand myself!

                I'm not concerned about eating anything non Atkin friendly. I just really want this mood to change!!!

                Thanks
                Glenda
                "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

                Glenda
                F/5'10/47
                261/xxx/???
                "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
                "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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                • #2783
                  Re: How Long Can You Go???

                  Originally posted by gmitroff
                  Today is day 42 for me!!!

                  Requesting some positive thoughts be sent my way. Seem to have a cloud of negativity & a bad mood hanging over my head. Not sure what is going on with me but suspect it is just the end results of the stress of the past month. I really don't like feeling like this. I know it's bad when I can't even stand myself!

                  I'm not concerned about eating anything non Atkin friendly. I just really want this mood to change!!!

                  Thanks
                  Glenda
                  Positive thoughts coming at you!!
                  40 year old male 6' 3"

                  What I know:
                  1-Atkins WOE/WOL plan works
                  2-I need to always work on the behaviors and triggers that make me over eat.
                  3-Atkins WOL is part of the puzzle, but is not the entire thing.
                  4-Self-deprecation only feeds our inner ego and not in a good way.






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                  • #2784
                    Re: How Long Can You Go???

                    on day 24. =) Tonight, it will be day 25./ yay!! I've been on Atkins for a month now. wOOt.
                    Starting: 7/6/2008
                    230/216.8/180
                    Induction
                    Ht: 5'6
                    Age: 22
                    Female







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                    • #2785
                      Re: How Long Can You Go???

                      Bluebelt - It took time for me to be able to get back straight to this WOL like that!

                      Glenda - postivie thoughts coming your way

                      Esteliana - wooo! 25 days is a great milestone!

                      Day 2 here.

                      My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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                      • #2786
                        Re: How Long Can You Go???

                        Originally posted by gmitroff
                        Today is day 42 for me!!!

                        Requesting some positive thoughts be sent my way. Seem to have a cloud of negativity & a bad mood hanging over my head. Not sure what is going on with me but suspect it is just the end results of the stress of the past month. I really don't like feeling like this. I know it's bad when I can't even stand myself!

                        I'm not concerned about eating anything non Atkin friendly. I just really want this mood to change!!!

                        Thanks
                        Glenda
                        Positive thoughts coming your way and a little prayer going up! You really have to work at the positive attitude. I use the "fake it until you make it" method. When I don't feel like smiling at all, I put a fake smile on my face and keep it up until it becomes real. Consciously make positive thoughts and statements and soon your brain will start to radiate positive images. Do deep breathing while thinking of a beautiful and peacful place--go there mentally. Sing silly songs and do a silly dance! Exercise is wonderful for changing your attitude! A walk outside in the fresh air will do wonders! (I say as I put on my shoes and head out the door)



                        Sunny!
                        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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                        • #2787
                          Re: How Long Can You Go???

                          Thanks for the good thoughts today everyone. Today has been a much better day for me. I think the cloud is beginning to fade away. Had a good day at work which helped. A co-worker who I admire & respect complimented me today on my teaching abilities. She also told me that when she is having a bad day she finds it comforting that I'm there as I also have a calm & peaceful aura about me. She said when we are in the OR she can look into my eyes (all you can see with a mask on) & feel that peace. What an incredible compliment & one that I'm grateful for! I had no idea!!!

                          Sunny I have lived by this motto since I was about 19 years old...

                          "fake it until you make it"

                          Learned that in Al-Anon & it has helped me through some difficult times!!!

                          Thanks again everyone!
                          Glenda
                          "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

                          Glenda
                          F/5'10/47
                          261/xxx/???
                          "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
                          "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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                          • #2788
                            Re: How Long Can You Go???

                            Day 11 for me.
                            Male
                            Height: 6 ft

                            SW 418
                            CW 283
                            GW 218
                            Started on May 1, 2006

                            Proud member of the Century Club






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                            • #2789
                              Re: How Long Can You Go???

                              Day 31 for me. Now I gotta go practice for some musical or some special program again tonight. I'm worn out. I have so many practices, that I can't keep them straight. I just take all the sheet music, and figure I'll have what I need when I get there. I've listened to the sound tracks until I can sing them in my sleep.


                              I had such a good walk today that I just kept going--way over did it for how few days ago I was released to exercise again. It was 70 degrees and we had just a beautiful breeze. I walked hard for 45 minutes and then found an interesting woods and tramped through the woods for another 30 minutes. I walked for an hour and a half, and I'm feeling it tonight.


                              Singing Sunny!!
                              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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                              • #2790
                                Re: How Long Can You Go???

                                Day 10 cheat-free!


                                Sunny - That must have been embarrassing. I found a belt to be a necessity when I joined this WOE. I never had to wear one before, but I started to get plumber's crack. I always had more 'junk in the trunk' to hold them up and now I don't have anything there. I haven't measured myself in a long time. My jeans are getting loose though. I can get them on and off without unbuttoning them. I guess its time to invest in new jeans, but I'm afraid that I wont be able to maintain and will gain the weight back. I'm still holding onto my size 9-14 jeans and the ones I have now that are falling off are size 5. I'm just now realizing that maybe its time to get rid of the 9-14s as a sign of commitment to this WOE. Out with the old and in with the new. As always, thanks for the encouragement!

                                *24 yr old proud momma of two boys!*
                                height- 5'2" / OWL rung 1 /






                                MINIGOALS - 120lbs - 7/21/09
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