New Me for 2007 New Years Challenge!

[Shilorunamok]

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Thanks Veronica .

I don't really deserve congratulations. I know I didn't have too much to lose to begin with (16lbs) - so I've only lost 6 lbs. It's funny, but I sometimes feel out of place here (ADBB) because of that, so I don't bring it up. I came here looking for better health, and to control my horrible eating habits (I can inhale a bag of cookies in a matter of minutes, and eat half a pie for breakfast and the rest for lunch - and will do just that, especially if I'm stressed or upset). I'm just lucky and caught myself before I let myself get too far. I was having alot of headaches, and tired ALL the time (really, really, REALLY tired ALL the time), plus I was mopey and moody. Not to mention whatever crazy digestion problems I was causing.

That's why I was drawn to this thread. I really want to install this new way of eating and this new lifestyle so it's permanent. By the year 2007 I want to have given myself all the tools I need to be successful.

I love this board, and even though I feel a bit awkward sometimes, I try to contribute where I can, and talk about things that I can relate too (emotional eating, slip-ups, health, exercise) and joining the challanges keeps me motivated. You guys are the real inspiration of this board, and thanks to you, I already feel 1000x better; and even though I havn't been perfect, I've improved in almost every area of this new lifestyle I'm trying to create.

OK, I know no one here asked for a novel, I just had to get that off my chest. I feel better now, no more stupid long posts.

[vmckelvie]

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Shilo - firstly I just gotta bop you one! so consider yourself bopped!

You *do* deserve congratulations - 6 pounds is 6 pounds and its not something to be trifled at! So I am saying it again (because I want you to believe it) CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND!!!!

Here at the ADBB, we all have the same goals - that is to lose the extra pounds (doesnt matter if its 2 or 200) and to become healthy!

We are here, to change our lifes by finding out the answers to the whys.. We are all changing our lifestyles to become healthier - both emotionally and physically. We all look on this journey, at what our trigger foods are, what sets of our bingeing, why we comfort eat. We look to the answers at why we fall off too, and why we can self jeopordize ourselves. The list just goes on..

Atkins is so much more than a diet, its a journey that we undertake to let ourselves know our bodies alot better, and what we need or dont need to eat to sustain them.

I am so glad you are in this challenge - I love your comments and your thoughts - but girl can I suggest something? Get a journal (not just journal stats) but start a journal chat! Start writing down each day, what you feel... what your emotions are... how crappy your day was, or how good it was... let me come there and chatter your ear off...let me come there too, so that I can support you there as well. I have found that by starting a Journal Chat, has been one of the best things for me, to keep me on the straight and narrow. And its so helpful to be able to review your entries too!

So Shilo, CONGRATS!

[loser4life]

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WOW you guys are really on it! I feel like such a shmuck... I fell off the wagon today... ALL DAY I have been eating sh1tty foods and I feel it too.... ugh. I will get back with it and get super strict! Thanksgiving is tomorrow, i am making a caramel pie, already almost done, just got to put it together... I am also making some of the low carb stuffing with veggies instead of bread... gah, I just feel like such a loser, kicking myself in the arse for cheating cause I know that is why I feel like this! sh1tty mood and all....

BOY- do i bring the mood down in this place or what!!!!!... i'll quit rambling now, and I need a swift kick if anyone cares to dish one out!!!!!!

[Shilorunamok]

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OMG Veronica, if my water bottle wasn't empty right now I'd be spitting it out of my nose.

What you wrote really meant alot to me. You described what this board and lifestyle is all about. I hope you don't mind if I put it in my jornal (stats - I promise I'll start a journal chat tomorrow - I don't want to be bopped again ). I like to keep things there that inspire me.


P.S. I was gonna write that "I have officially been bopped by veronica", but that just sounds so wrong . . . LOL

[vmckelvie]

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WOW you guys are really on it! I feel like such a shmuck... I fell off the wagon today... ALL DAY I have been eating sh1tty foods and I feel it too.... ugh. I will get back with it and get super strict! .............................. gah, I just feel like such a loser, kicking myself in the arse for cheating cause I know that is why I feel like this! sh1tty mood and all....

Firstly Rikki please, please dont beat yourself up over it... it happens to the best of us, its happened to me.. and its probably happened to 100's here at the ADBB!

So what I want you to do is picture this - Im picking you up, giving you a hug, I'm asking you to sing me your favorite song.. a song that makes you feel really cool, funky and hip. - Done it? Good!
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Now put your big girl panties on and get back on track!!!! (no offense meant! - I just love that phrase!)
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Drink your water... flush out all those yucky carb toxins... look at why you fell of the wagon... was there anything in the day that made you upset? Did you turn to food because of it? 2Big gave me some great advice and that was to start a journal - I started one here, and I started one just listing the foods I ate, to see if they provoked any type of trigger within... The first time I had cream cheese and splenda - boy oh boy it set off lots of sweet cravings!

Wheres your journal? Ok Ive looked and I noted that you stopped updating! Seriously I think having a journal chat is such a good thing! It helps you be able to reveiw thoughts and feelings and go back and anaylze them! Why dont you consider starting it up again?

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You've picked yourself up - dusted yourself off... and your starting again!!

Go Rikki! Go Rikki! Go Rikki! Go Rikki!

[vmckelvie]

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What you wrote really meant alot to me. You described what this board and lifestyle is all about. I hope you don't mind if I put it in my jornal (stats - I promise I'll start a journal chat tomorrow - I don't want to be bopped again ). I like to keep things there that inspire me.

P.S. I was gonna write that "I have officially been bopped by veronica", but that just sounds so wrong . . . LOL

Hey Gorgeous Girl - your very welcome!!!

"Been bopped by Veronica" *grins* maybe I can make that my number one threat LOL! Though I really am taken with "put on your big girl panties and deal with it" too!

Seriously, I am really glad you have decided to start up a Journal Chat - Im going to be looking for it - promise!!! and no worries about popping the entry into your stats either

[loser4life]

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Thanks so much! *hugs* I needed that little pick me up... I will start journaling again soon, I always feel so guilty just writing in mine and not responding to everyone elses... But, I guess thats what its there for, me and everyone else and no obligation is really there...

I don't know what the heck caused my binge, maybe just moodyness(sp)... I think I may be secretly stressed but not sure why... I feel like I have been hit in the jaw witha bat and I am pretty sure its from gritting my teeth while sleeping, and I have caught myself doing it during the day too today. gah! I don't know what it is... maybe just the holidays who knows!!!

Well, I will be back tomorrow! Hope you guys have a great turkey day!!!

[Shilorunamok]

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Rikki, to me you are an inspiration! If I fell of the wagon the day before thanksgiving, there'd be no WAY I'd be able to eat clean on turkey day (stuffing day, potato day . . . ). Great Job!

[Shilorunamok]

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I've officially been "bopped" by Veronica . . . and after she just told me to "put on your big girl panties and deal with it".

I feel a little violated

Anyhew, I'm off to work now. Have a great day guys (oh yeah, happy thanksgiving too) !!

[Outback Jess]

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Welll have I missed EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING...panties, poppin, slips, spills, and good ol bonding! I am sorry I have been away when I left, it was all about going on extended induction or heading up rungs...
Well it is POST-thanksgiving now...got the Momma tucked in downstairs...I worked all weekend long, glory be, but my Momma's fine meal was shining and good!
I am just sitting here resting on the couch. Ate half a hen some green beans "loaded" cauliflower which my DD made and a little LC chess cake. Been tied up in knots, and not really enjoying food today...
Hope everyone makes it thru and if not, well lets get going right back at it!

[Outback Jess]

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Ahhh, that little lull, Post Thanksgiving, PreChristmas... We made it thru. DD was depressed all day long! I was too busy to be depressed! I was not and am not a thanksgiving food eater! So, it's one holiday that is good to see pass...Our family lost food as a center piece when my Mom developed Celiac Disease 4 yrs ago...all gluten products stopped coming into the house, period! No pies, cakes, breads, or gravies...Of course, this does not hurt those of us going LC..but hey, like I said food shifted in our home or at family celebrations.
Today it's suppose to be sunny and bright and warm in the south! I am hitting the bike, maybe after a jog, I think I am trying to keep the jog muscles going...just not too much.
Well, heres to good eating, clean eating, good water drinking and wonderful exercise.
We are fully engaged!!!!

[julirama723]

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Hello All! Hope you survived THE HOLIDAY, LC style! Mine was quite good...today is weigh in, and I have another 1.5lb. loss to report, bringing me to 5.5/20....it's going to be a tight race, but I might make it?!

[Shilorunamok]

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Hey Juli,

Who woulda thunk . . . losing weight over Thanksgiving . . . great job!!

[Shilorunamok]

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So guys, do you have any goals/dreams for 2007?? I mean atkins or otherwise. I have a list of a few things that I want to have accomplished by this time next year, and it's this new me that I'm trying to create here that's gonna make these things happen. The healthy lifestyle I'm creating now, is going to propell me into accomplishing these goals, I realized today that being healthy is the foundation on which the rest of my life stands (trying to get things done when you feel like crap doesn't work very well - it's pretty hard to get excited about anything when you are tired or have a headache).

I Hope you don't mind if I share my goals/dreams with you here. I figured since this is the New Me for 2007 New Years Challenge it would be OK.

In 2007 I want to:

- Have all our Student Loans paid off (we just paid off all the credit cards this month - yipee )
- Get a puppy - A boxer to be more precise
- Buy a BMW (DF doesn't know it's going to be an M3 yet)
- Go back to School (DF doesn't know that it's gonna be next year)

No, I'm not rich LOL. I just believe it can be done. The universe is infinate and expanding. I don't think I'm asking for too much .

I'll probably add more as I dream them up and hopefully accomplish these.

I truly believe that building a healthy foundation is the key to all this though. Hmmm . . . maybe thats the motivation I need to commit myself to this lifestyle. It's been a rough November, but I havn't given up.

Does anyone else want to share?? You can just stick to atkins if you want. For me it's hard to draw a line, my whole life is just all mushed up together .

C'mon, Dream BIG guys. Let's make 2007 the BEST YEAR EVER!!!!!!!!

(Can you tell I'm excited again!!!! I'm actually shaking)

[Outback Jess]

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Shilo, Girl you are a girl after my own heart...I am way....way....way into this.
But i have not narrowed down to specifics yet...
I am with you totally on the "be the new me" in 07. I am totally with you on being healthy, and building on that! You are so right you can't get it all done when you are tired and feel like crap.
One of the biggest goals of my year will be that my department at church is lining up to host it's first ever national children's conference, during our annual women's conference. This has long been the dream, and it will put alot of things on the map...It is not the reason why I am here, but it's certainly a motivating factor in why at times I work so hard.... It has given me great strength, which I will need for the next 4 months...
I want to be here in a year. More specifics are to follow as I come to grips with them, but to be here jan 1, is a huge goal...Feb 17th is day 200, March 14th I turn 50, and Aug1 will be ONE YR. On all of those days, I want to be strong, healthy, and fully engaged in living my life..I want food in it's place, and I want exercise in my life daily...and I want to be thriving! Weight, well actually I feel pretty good right now, so much better than I have been in years...I know I need to drop alot more, but it will come off....I am not watching the numbers much any more...
I am watching because soon I will break thru to the 50lb mark and I think that will be cool.....