Hello my fellow IP'ers, haven't had much time lately to post but i have been trying to read everyday. gratz to everyone who stayed OP and all the NSV and SV over the past few weeks. Everyone is doing wonderful
I am 8ish weeks in and got the chicken soup for the 1st time, ewwwwwww any ideas on how to make this palatable? lol
Dumb question, what does DH mean? I know something to do with husband, but other than that I have no idea. Internet shortcuts & lingo are all very new to me. I think my mum was LOLing before I knew what the **** that meant hahaha
Don't feel bad. I'm not sure what it means either so I'm glad you asked. I keep saying "dumb husband" to myself and laughing cause I'm sure that's not what it stands for. LOL
Are we allowed to have shrimp on phase 1? My sheet says nothing about shrimp but I cant imagine it not being allowed... but want to make sure before I go buy a bag.
It usually means Dear Husband, but I'm sure Dumb Husband would also be appropriate in some cases.
in fact lots of people say it for other family members such as DD for Dear Daughter.
I have been worrying about my weight loss being minimal compared to some of the others in our little group, but today put on a size smaller jeans and they fit comfortably! I was "over the moon" to say the least.
I think it's Darling Husband. Had a great NSV today...day 11 on IP...my fasting blood sugar was 139. It was 414 in December. Better still, it was even lower after dinner tonight!!!! I knew this would work, but WOW!!!
Future DH is sick as a dog, so I'm taking care of him. He has refused to eat all day because his stomach hurts.
I finally convinced him to eat something.... he decides on Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches..... My favorite food in the whole world!
I know he didn't do it to be mean... he forgot I couldn't have any (only day 10 today).
SOOO... I made him not one but 2 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and did not so much as lick the extra off my fingers!!!
So proud of me!!!
THIS is my BIGGEST daily struggle. Making "sticky sandwiches" for my little boys day in and day out, PB on HoneyWheat bread are like candy. They still get them but it is sooo hard on me. I laughed to DH that I never thought I'd miss PB sandwiches more than popcorn or chocolate!
Too funny! I would have never guessed "Dear husband". Personally, I"ll just keep thinking dumb husband and laughing. Sorry to those of you who don't think your husbands are dumb but after 15 years of marriage, for me, I think it kinda fits.
I had a mini meltdown today. I am almost done with Wk 2, so still new to IP. I am kind of embarrassed about it, but don't really have anyone to talk to that would understand. We went out to eat today for the third day in a row. I did not want to go, but in the situation, didn't have much of a choice. My son wrestles, so we went to getting dinner after his match out of town. It was time for lunch, and they all voted to go to a buffet (Royal Fork, for those that know) and they have a little bit of everything. He wrestled on Friday, same thing, then last night I had to work all day and we ended up hitting a BWW last night since everyone else was starving. All the places we went had things I could eat and I stayed OP all the times. But today I just was mad. We are at this place with all this food, and I LOVE food and love to eat. A buffet with unlimited everything and desserts too. I had salad, and I had some roasted turkey. And I sat down to take my first bite and I just had tears well up in my eyes and I was so upset. Finally my DH asked what was wrong and I said "ok, you like beer. Lets pretend that you are trying to quit drinking beer and every day we take to you a bar with dozens of beers, but you have to drink water." and he was like "oh, I understand" No, he doesn't. He's thin. He's always been think, eats crappy food and never gains weight. he does NOT understand. He might have understood possibly how I felt, but he does not get it. I wasn't necessarily mad at him and my family at all, it just finally got to me I guess. I never broke plan, and I know I can do this. But today was just a tough day.
Next weekend we are going to Minneapolis for two days and it will be the same thing. I am almost not looking forward to the trip because of being OP. We always have really enjoyed eating out and going to new restaurants. And I don't intent to cheat, but it certainly does not make things easier.
You did awesome and should be very proud of yourself! That's really hard to do. I've been on IP for 5 months now and I had one of those nights last night. Stayed OP, but really didn't want to. Hang in there and pat yourself on the back for a job well done!
THIS is my BIGGEST daily struggle. Making "sticky sandwiches" for my little boys day in and day out, PB on HoneyWheat bread are like candy. They still get them but it is sooo hard on me. I laughed to DH that I never thought I'd miss PB sandwiches more than popcorn or chocolate!
I could NOT trade places with you!! I would cheat after a few days... once and I had to hide the PB where I couldn't see it!
I thought DH was dumb husband for a long time, too!
I use it interchangeably depending on what mood he is in though.
Thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement!!
Had some incredibly good news today! My best friend got engaged today and she asked me to be her maid of honour!! I am so very excited - and now I have a time to reach my goal! I have never been more excited in my life. I can't wait to be a part of her big day, help plan her wedding, and throw her a shower and bachelorette party . This week just keeps getting better and better!
