Monday May 4 roll call

[Slapshot]

Originally Posted by kellymch2006

That is just wonderful. And what are you going to do with that 250 windfalll a month???

We already re-routed the extra money via direct deposit to our son's 529 plan so we don't have to contribute as much at the end of the year. If we didn't do that right away, I'm sure I'd find lesser uses for it!

The only downside to the gym is that it gives me an excuse to skip my early AM workout, knowing it's there. Maybe I'll save the work gym (lunchtime) for the winter when getting up at 6am in the pitch dark will be brutal. At least now, it's light out....we shall see....

[carlae]

Checking in late as usual! Congrats to all the losers. I'm still stuck at 170 but I feel a whoosh coming on. Hopefully!! Worn out and going to bed!

carlae
SW/206
CW/170
GW/145
Restarted Atkins 01/01/09
Female/53 yrs/5'4"

[Momma2threegirls]

I'm making a pledge to start checking in. I can't seem to get more than 3 days without cheating.....it has me frustrated (see other kick my tushie post)

I want to get this under control before 10 turns into 15,20,30 and back up to where I was. I don't want to go there again - yet i am falling into old habbits and loosing my game.

My oldest daughter turns 4 on Thursday - so timing sucks -no birthday cake!! I don't even really like cake....The party is Sunday - remind me not to bother with the cake

I think i need some new recipe ideas - it feels stale for me. I'm bored eating the same old things

[proud mom]

Erika, I just found this forum on my second try at Atkins. You are so smart to want to keep a rein on your cheat days. I think one of the reasons I grew away from my plan of eating was I was doing everything for my husband and kids and nothing for myself. I got very formulaic in my recipes and basically got bored. There are some great ideas about food here. I am really enjoying trying some different things. You are doing so well!

[Momma2threegirls]

Thanks Proud Mom,

I am doing good today. I got very formulaic (new word?? like it ) too and feel the boredom. I've also fallen into the trap of not taking care of myself. This sumemr I am returning to school to begin a pathway to chase a calling I have felt. That feels SO wonderufl - but Spring was FULL of crazy and hectic days applying, visiting, and reasearching sschooling options and hence a lot of stress eating. I am finding out it's a lot harder to be a non-traditional student than it was the first time around begining with a clean slate and no family to boot. But I am determined to follow this calling. I am equally determined to not gain the weight back - but i'm not feeling very healthful even at a healthy weight. KWIM?

Ok I'm off to work on ym to-do list while my girls are napping.

thank you for listening