***FEB 30 something chat***

[Jelma]

Jacki - that is definitely the right attitude to have about people like that!

Weigh in was awesome today - 150.5 a 2.5 lb loss from last week, I had to weigh myself 3 times to believe it! My coworker also lost 2 so we are back in the groove after the past few months. It definitely makes the day seem a better since I drank way too much wine last night and have a raging headache. I think I need new friends that don't drink so much...

My bf wants to go out to dinner tonight but the couch is already calling my name and it isn't even noon...Maybe lunch will perk me up.

[ja2ma6lee]

Jacki - How do you manage not to be hungry with all the working out and limiting the calories? When I diet, my stomach gets little hunger pains (nothing too bad) but I know I'd make it worse with exercise and burning more calories...seriously, how do you keep from eating more while working out?

I made it the 4 days on my 4 day diet, well made it through the first phase. Again, I did awesome with the eating but didn't incorporate any exercise. I'll find out tomorrow morning on the scale how well I did.

This last hour at work is dragging. I'm ready to get home, settle in on my couch and just veg out. Tomorrow I'm gonna be busy fixing things, cleaning, and getting stuff in order. Tomorrow I'm also starting a fast. I hope I can do it.

As for alcohol, I'm about 6 months sober. Alcohol and I have a total love hate relationship. I'm very glad (today) to be without it.

[Jacki73]

Good morning girls!

Today is weigh-in day! In about 2 hours when my husband wakes up. I can't wait to see the number! LOL

CONGRATS on the weight loss Jelma! Great job!

Ja2ma6lee, Congratulations! That is awesome! I am proud of you! As far as eating, I make sure I get enough fiber and protein in every day. Those two things will help curb your hunger. I eat about 90 grams of protein a day. Which is the number I should have for my weight (the amount you need is about 60 grams, you figure it out like this: your weight x .4) My morning protein smoothie is about 45 grams of protein. That shake alone keeps me content for 6 hours. Of course when having a large dose of fiber (I put 1 heaping tablespoon in my protein smoothie) you need to drink plenty of water, so after my smoothie I drink 2 - 16 oz bottles of water. Between breakfast and lunch I will eat an apple or carrot/celery sticks. Lunch is usally between 12 and 1pm. Fruits and veggies high in water and fiber help fill you up too. The way I am eating, keeps me content. Last night I had to go to Chicago for my nieces H.S. musical (7:30 - 10pm), I had an early dinner at 5pm (grilled chicken and brussel sprouts), left my house at 5:30 to pick up roses, and I grabbed a protein bar (Clif 240 calories 10 grams protein), I ate it at 7 pm just before entering the school, drank a bottle of water and I was fine the rest of the night, by the time I got home it was 11:30. In the past I would have been craving and looking for something, but i didn't eat like I do now. How much fiber/protein do you eat every day?

[ja2ma6lee]

I am not sure how much fiber or protien I have in my diet. I know this week was probably high in fiber. I was having 1-2 tsp of psyllium husk and a lot of fruit, salad, and beans. I will have to keep an eye on it this week and look into increasing my protien. Thanks for the tip.

I did really well with the 4 day diet. I lost 2 lbs. I did the fast all of yesterday up till 2 in the morning and had to eat something. My head hurt and I couldn't fall asleep. I had a peice of toast, cheese, and pickle. Maybe a total of 175 calories. It was not a major set back and this morning I was down another lb. I am fasting again today till dinner where I plan to finish up the soup (and probably salad) from phase one of the 4-day diet. Tomorrow I'm in the Transition phase for 4 days. I have my meal plan already written out. I'm feeling good and really motivated.

I spring cleaned my living room. I arranged it so I have more space to work out. I'm also going to bring my gym clothes with me this week to work and try and get my work gf to go with me.

I am back on track to lose the weight I want by St. Pats and more importantly the summer.