[amandasweet]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Energy

Thanks so much for the advice. Im truly not discouraged as i feel so good. More surprised than anything. Feelin great as i was able to donate about 40 shirts this weekend. I have decided to get rid of my 'fat' clothes as i plan to never need them again woohoo! Its a great feeling.

There is a pair of pants I'm wearing today because I know they won't fit soon and they're one of my favorite pairs. I"ll miss them when their gone, but I too have decided to donate as I grow out of things. I think it's a fabulous mental exercise.

[SewingMomma]

Originally Posted by wuv2bloved

OK, I just finished uploading all of the information into the spreadsheet Kaypix put together for us with the nutritional value

You are fantastic!

[Cadu]

Originally Posted by Tripmama

Cadu- I must say you are looking good- congrats on the 50 pound loss.

Thanks Trip.

Originally Posted by Darralyn

Hello,
Well my scales at home and the ones at work are different than those at the clinic. I do not weigh at home often (once a week) and this morning my scales said I was down 3.5 lbs from last Thursday. I just went to the IP Clinic and only down 1.2 this week. I am a little disappointed but hey, that's one more pound I don't have to carry around! Glad for all of you who are losing large amounts! Maybe next week will be my week.
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Keep your chin up Darralyn. Next week you are gonna kill it.

Ok so I have been napping on and off all day on these new meds I got for my back, they make me a bit loopy. I finally feel a little clear headed but I must say, they do help kill my appetite. I had to force down dinner and that is a first for me.

I had made some spiral cut zuchini into spaghetti today and made a tomato sauce with some crushed tomatos pureed in a food processor. Do you think it is ok to add just a little tomato paste to the sauce to thicken it up a bit??? anyone have any input?

[mompattie]

Originally Posted by Tripmama

NSV today...well not sure if it is a victory?
So, I am a dog groomer and I checked in a dog and was walking (on leash) into the kennel. In my other hand I head a piece of paper and my morning tea, anyway my hands were quite full...then the dog started pulling and my pants started falling, luckily my shirt is way too big as well or my customer would have had a full moon first thing in the morning! By the time I put my tea down my pants were only covering my legs. Another pair of pants to throw away! Ip does rock!

You ROCK!! This is a fantabulous story! Awesome NSV!! And good thing for long shirts.

[NewPath]

Hello Homies! I hope that you have all had a skinny week! I will go back and check up on the threads over the weekend.
I am noticing that my body is "shifting" and "moving" and even "sagging" a little. At the beginning of IP I mostly felt like I was getting thinner. Now when I look in the mirror, I look like I have bumps and skin hanging and my once firm legs are flapping...a bit. I think this is normal....as fat is coming off in different places at different times?
Does anyone ever feel like this?
I have a weigh in on Saturday. I am hoping that that Woosh Fairy comes by!!!!
I miss you all and cannot to catch up on your week.

[mompattie]

Originally Posted by Cadu

I had made some spiral cut zuchini into spaghetti today and made a tomato sauce with some crushed tomatos pureed in a food processor. Do you think it is ok to add just a little tomato paste to the sauce to thicken it up a bit??? anyone have any input?

I would go for it. Or let it simmer and reduce to thicken? Depends on how much time you have! Hope you feel better soon Carol! You inspire me, your progress pics keep me lifted up!!

[Ravenswood2012]

WI #2 today -1.6 lbs & 3 inches GONE

[Meadow Wheeler]

WI today...mixed news. I am totally 100% OP but lost 0 lbs. Had a good loss of body fast and a good gain in lean muscle but TOM and WI day changes really messed with this week's results. Next week will be better.

[NewPath]

Originally Posted by Meadow Wheeler

WI today...mixed news. I am totally 100% OP but lost 0 lbs. Had a good loss of body fast and a good gain in lean muscle but TOM and WI day changes really messed with this week's results. Next week will be better.

You lost body fat and gained muscle. In my humble, "newbie" opinion, the scale did not accurately show what amazing things your body did!!!!

[Longhorn Energy]

WI #4 today
3.5 pounds and 3.5" lost forever today. My lowest loss yet but better than i thought it was gonna be. Coach was happy, im happy, almost at the halfway point which is my next mini goal.

[Longhorn Energy]

Originally Posted by Meadow Wheeler

WI today...mixed news. I am totally 100% OP but lost 0 lbs. Had a good loss of body fast and a good gain in lean muscle but TOM and WI day changes really messed with this week's results. Next week will be better.

Hey thats stiil just fine. A gain in lean muscle and a body fat loss works almost better than the loss of pounds. Keep your chin up, its all good.

Where in MT are you? We spend a ton of time in your beautiful state.

[Meadow Wheeler]

Originally Posted by NewPath

You lost body fat and gained muscle. In my humble, "newbie" opinion, the scale did not accurately show what amazing things your body did!!!!

Oh I totally agree...mixed news only because I really wanted to see that step closer to the halfway mark...or the move into the 170's.

Originally Posted by Longhorn Energy

Where in MT are you? We spend a ton of time in your beautiful state.

I am really actually ok with today's WI...I know next week is going to be a great one. We work in Missoula and live in the gorgeous Bitterroot Valley. MT certainly has a way of calling one back...kinda gets into your blood doesn't it.

[Meadow Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Energy

WI #4 today
3.5 pounds and 3.5" lost forever today. My lowest loss yet but better than i thought it was gonna be. Coach was happy, im happy, almost at the halfway point which is my next mini goal.

Congrats! 3.5 is definitely a reason to celebrate. You will be at the halfway point before you know it. It almost seems like our bodies really get down to business and post a few big losses...then take a deep breath with a smaller one while things move around and then resume with the losses. The whole process fascinates me and I am learning so much.

[auroragrl]

Originally Posted by Meadow Wheeler

Oh I totally agree...mixed news only because I really wanted to see that step closer to the halfway mark...or the move into the 170's.



I am really actually ok with today's WI...I know next week is going to be a great one. We work in Missoula and live in the gorgeous Bitterroot Valley. MT certainly has a way of calling one back...kinda gets into your blood doesn't it.

LOVE Montana! Missoula is one of my favorite spots.

Wuv - - - LOVE your new avatar picture - you look BEAUTIFUL!!

Had a wonderful day everyone - went for a walk tonight and had to keep pulling up my jeans, and my underwear feel weird - like they're saggy.

Had lemon pudding for my snack - and blucko - don't think I will be getting that again - I wonder if it would be better as cookies??

Carol - I noticed that WF had a pasta sauce. Wonder if it's any good??

Going to head to bed soon - can't wait for tomorrow!

[Tripmama]

Originally Posted by Meadow Wheeler

Oh I totally agree...mixed news only because I really wanted to see that step closer to the halfway mark...or the move into the 170's.



I am really actually ok with today's WI...I know next week is going to be a great one. We work in Missoula and live in the gorgeous Bitterroot Valley. MT certainly has a way of calling one back...kinda gets into your blood doesn't it.

Hey I live in Salmon Idaho. My daughter is going to U of M this fall.