Roll Call 8-13

[Outback Jess]

Ok, well another day. Day #4 for me. Yesterday I hit the carb wall, that place where your body is getting ready to flip the switch from burning carbs for energy to burning fat. I am sure I threw my body head-long right into that by swimming in the morning. Today I will jog pretty early, just getting it done before the fatigue hits.

Knowing Atkins and knowing my body is really an advantage at this point in the whole process. I know what to expect here and I know how my body will handle certain things. I can talk myself through the rough patches.

Self talk is huge in my world. It is here I remind myself what I am going for, what I want and how I need to calm myself down and work things out! Working Atkins, because I am convinced without a doubt that it works for me.
Telling myself all sorts of positive things also keeps me focused and moving forward.
Yesterday I tucked into bed early because I knew sleep would help with the fatigue. I also ate my favorite low carb foods because satisfaction helps when the longing for easier stuff came up. I tell myself what I am going to do. Because I am going to have to do this for a very long time, because it's not a diet, it's a way of living. Modifying it and myself to be here long term is my ultimate goal! I am not going anywhere!

[OzLover]

How true your words are Jess~~this is not a diet but a way of living. I believe that until we realize that Atkins can be a struggle.

Have a wonderful day eveyone! I'm on the vacation countdown! Friday @ 3:31 the fun begins!!

[Etire]

It's Wednesday...the proverbial humpday. I'm here wishing it was Friday.

Etire

[Mrs_S]

yes, i agree..wishing it was friday. guess we will have to settle for wednesday. off to work in a minute...hoping today is not a super long day. didn't work out yesterday...i was so tired when i got home, just ate dinner, watched the olympics and went to bed!! hoping to get in a workout before bed tonight.

have a great day!

[mimom48183]

Day 3 back on induction. I can do this!!! I made carmel rolls for my kids yesterday and didn't give in to just one bite won't hurt. YEAH!! I am trying really hard to stay on track. I got up at 5 this morning and went to spinning. (I didn't want to but I did ) I am determined to meet my goal weight!! I hope that everyone has a great day.

[colleenieweenie]

Morning!

A little bloated - can feel it in my hands - eeww

Going to spin in a little bit - I also need to work my lower body - reckon I'll hit it after spin class...

I tried a new class the the gym the other day - Body Combat - a mixed martial arts class. I felt like a dork - totally uncoordinated and punched like a girl. I really didn't think it was a great workout -until I woke up yesterday morning - OMG - my back, shoulders and arms were so sore, it felt FABULOUS! Needless to say, I'll be going back, because it hurt me and I don't want to punch like a girl...

Having some pals over tonight for Tai chicken & shrimp kabobs, slaw and lemon mousse ( and some cocktails) These are new recipes - we'll see how they work out!

Have a fantastic hump day all!

[steady as she goes]

hi hi, another great day on the nut rung. LOL!

my weight loss has been slow no matter what, so until I go without losing AT ALL, I'll move up the rungs. well, up to the berry rung, then stay there for awhile.

hope you all have a great, on-plan day.

[easttexasdaisy]

Happy, Wednesday! I couldn't resist trying the scale this morning and I entered a new decade. 219! So looking forward to the 20?'s soon! Anyway so far 10 pounds gone in my 2 weeks of induction. And it isn't over until Monday so hoping to see more but if not then I'm just over the moon with 10 pounds!
Going to lunch with my dad. My husband is feeling better and Lena seems a lot less cranky so hoping today is a much better day.
BTW I'm thinking 185 for my goal. 185-190 is a size 8 to 10 for me and I think that is a great place to strive for.

[Kimworth]

I have gotten a little off track the past few days. But I am back on track again. I didn't do too much damage. I spent last weekend camping with friends and you just can't pass up smore's.

[Sherri]

Snacks to Go
Looking for a healthy snack you can take with you on the go? Look no further — I've got a savory treat for you: Cumin-Roasted Almonds! You can eat them as your scheduled snack, keep them at your desk or in your car to stave off grazing emergencies, or include them as your fat serving (depending on what kind of oxidizer you are — and if you're a slow oxidizer, go easy on these!).

Cumin-Roasted Almonds
58 calories per tablespoon
Ingredients
2 cups whole blanched almonds
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Place almonds in a baking pan; toss with oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, about 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
Variation: Use curry powder and cayenne pepper in place of cumin and black pepper.
To make ahead: The almonds will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Cooking Information: Yield: 2 cups
Active time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy
Nutritional Information: Per tablespoon: 58 calories, 5 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono), 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 1 g fiber, 37 mg sodium Tomorrow's Tip: Biceps and Triceps