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Good morning all! I have decided to stay home today- it has been a very stressful week at work, plus with TOM hitting full force this morning, not feeling so great! Hoping I do not have to deal with cravings like I did last time. So far so good!
Happy Birthday Salmongirl! Busy day today...at least I know what I am going to eat...IP! WI# 11 today hope it increases my average, I am feeling skinny, I think I my have caught sight of the Whoosh Fairy...I am moving around a lot better, getting in touch with my inner athlete again.
Good Morning IPeeps,
Boy is it a chilly morning here in Tennessee, but beautiful. Just jumped on here real quick to try and do a little catching up. Just wanted to say Good Morning to everyone, CONGRATULATIONS on all the losses so far this week. Awesome losses. And remember everyone, not matter how small you loss is, it is a great loss. It's just that much less you are carrying on your body this week than you were last week. Any loss is a VICTORY!!! Your body is just trying to play catch up and adjust to what you have lost so far. Good luck to those who still have to weigh in.
One of my dear friends that I work with Geri has finally got herself in the mindset that she is going to start this plan, (the Alternative) along with her daughter Lynette, (who has been lurking her for the past couple of days non stop) and Lynette's friend. We were supposed to get together yesterday afternoon and I was going to answer questions etc... But Lynette's freind hurt herself yesterday morning while fishing and Lynette went over to help her out. We may be getting together tomorrow tho. I am so excited for them!!! Lynette, if you are lurking, you need to join and chime in.
She may need a litte encouragement from all the wonderful IPeeps.
Today I am officially down 35 pounds in exactly 3 months; incredible!
One thing I have been noticing and wondering about: most people (myself included) seem to be at such a small dress size for their weight. I am wearing an 8-10 right now, but typically at this weight I would be a size 12. Not complaining though, just noticing!
Today I am officially down 35 pounds in exactly 3 months; incredible!
Great job MaMaZu!!!!! You look wonderful!
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Rissimo! Girl you look fantastic! Love the new avatar!
Thank you. You are looking quite good yourself. I had mini makeover yesterday and had my hair cut off, it just above my shoulders now. I'll take a picture and post it soon.
Happy Easter weekend everyone! Well I guess today will be a seafood day for me. We are heading down to our beach house in Ocean City so todays meal should be easy with all the seafood choices down there. Have a beautiful weekend everyone, mine will be spent walking the beach collecting more shell for my flower beds. Plus the walking will be more enjoyable.
Today I am officially down 35 pounds in exactly 3 months; incredible!
One thing I have been noticing and wondering about: most people (myself included) seem to be at such a small dress size for their weight. I am wearing an 8-10 right now, but typically at this weight I would be a size 12. Not complaining though, just noticing!
I'm the same way! I'm wearing a 14 at 197...When I was in college and weighed 170-175, I was a 14! It has to be something about the way the diet makes your body burn fat! I have noticed that my tummy is going down as quickly as it usually does when I diet, but my thighs/hips are going down A LOT faster than usual. I'm thinking the diet burns the fat more evenly. I usually have to buy clothes to fit my hips and thighs, which makes me go up a size and they are huge around the waist...now my body is even and proportionate...when I buy pants they fit everywhere!
Just tried a new awesome bfast and had to post! Did my usual 2cup decaf w/chocolate rtd and cinammon but this time added 2 cups raw spinach blended together over ice...wow, delicious...I was admittedly wary about the spinach addition...but HIGHLY recommend it!
WI#5 TODAY...anxious to update as I believe the whoosh fairy visited me yesterday.
I have the day off with my baby and my family is coming up for the weekend from San Antonio so should be a great weekend! My sons 1st Easter egg hunt is tomorrow and Easter portraits in an hour along with all the errands I can't usually do during the week. For a day off I will be pretty busy, but at least I will have a cute copilot with me!
"Good Friday" everyone. I have WI this morning for week 6. This is the first time I will be nervous about it. I started walking a week ago, and I have been feeling horrible sick since. I decided I am going to hold off on exercise till I get closer to my goal. I feel this week was a set-back for me and I don't need that right now. I was moving along so good before.
Oh well, today starts a new IP week and I have been 100% OP since day 1. I will get my good attitude back and report my results a little later.
Hi All,
I'm on Day 4 of IP and I feel great! My Doc said this would happen. Trying to be realistic in my expectations tor my first weigh in on Weds....but excited, too. I don't think I have ever had 3 perfect days before on any diet. Gotta keep it up. Just had coffee with sf vanilla syrup and a eplash of IP vanilla shake. Going to try the oatmeal for breakfast. Woot!
Hi All,
I'm on Day 4 of IP and I feel great! My Doc said this would happen. Trying to be realistic in my expectations tor my first weigh in on Weds....but excited, too. I don't think I have ever had 3 perfect days before on any diet. Gotta keep it up. Just had coffee with sf vanilla syrup and a eplash of IP vanilla shake. Going to try the oatmeal for breakfast. Woot!
Keep up that good attitude and you will do amazing
Oh, I forgot to mention I am the mother of a 22 year old daughter today She still lives at home (so hard to live on your own these days) and I am so glad she is with us. She is a delight and I love having her around.
Good morning peeps!! I am need of alittle advice! I am with out family for the weekend and I have been invited to Easter Sunday dinner at a friends house. Apparently her Mom is an amazing cook and makes the juiciest turkey. I want to go obviously and my friend knows my restrictions but I'm still concerned about saying no to the majority of the meal. Also I would normally bring a dessert or a bottle of wine but don't want to bring something I'm going to say no to myself. Any ideas? suggestions?
IP Daily Chat Friday 04/06/2012
Hoping I do not have to deal with cravings like I did last time. So far so good! 
She still lives at home (so hard to live on your own these days) and I am so glad she is with us. She is a delight and I love having her around.
