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Good morning!!! End of the week in sight with a long weekend!!! Its also the end of summer...

Sending along will power and strength to all!!!

My boyfriend called me last night and surprised me with a camping trip this long weekend his plans fell through but he still wants to head down to Montana for the weekend. So I'll be out camping for 2 nights. Now I gotta plan what packets to bring and what to make for suppers. I think one night we will do tortilla-less fajitas (just the meat, spices, and veggies). I'm also thinking of cooking up Lisa's chicken and bringing some shredded chicken for a supper one night. At least I won't be gone too too long where I need advanced, thorough planning.

Morning folks. Life for me has been cruising along in phase 3. Several mornings now I have started the day with a toasted ham and cheese sandwich, as well as fruit etc.- for whatever reason that was what I was craving at the end of phase 2. I was always a bread junkie and couldn't wait to eat some. Well....I discovered that it was no big deal, it tasted good but no where close to what I was imagining it would be. Maybe I was waiting for the heavens to open up and a rainbow to fly out of the toaster. Didn't happen.

Started back to work on Monday only to be told first thing in the morning that I have been bumped out of my instructor position at the college and that I do not have enough seniority to bump anyone else. So in 3 weeks I will unemployed. Because I live in a butt hole of town other opportunities are extremely limited unless I want to be a sandwich artist or a crew member involved in putting fries in paper containers. Those jobs won't pay bills.

The only positive of this situation is that I didn't turn to food and eat myself into a stupor like I would have in the past. Oh, forgot to add that there was another positive, I did lose another 3 pounds so yeah for me.

Hope everyone has a good week.

So sorry about your job, that is really tough. I hope that this situation turns into a better opportunity for you. Stay strong!

I hope the job situation improves for you. At least you won't be discriminated against because of your size when you go to interviews -- let's face it -- it happens.

Hang in there!

I have my first weigh-in later this morning. I am anxious to see how it goes!

I'll post results later!

Good morning all, quick stop in to say hello, and report that I had my 7 week weigh-in this morning and am down 2 lbs.

Hope everyone has a great day, I am stuck at work all day but will check back in this evening!

Isn't that the truth, I've experienced that before as well. Also some of the snobby little "sticks" as I call them at work actually acknowledge my presence now that I've lost the weight. Too bad for them I didn't care what they thought before my weight loss and I certainly don't care now that I've achieved my goal. To quote my father "People are funny" meaning people can be fooked in the head - that's my interpretation of it.

Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. I was unemployeed for 4 months earlier this year, and MAN! It was hard!! Just remember, there's something sooo much better out there for you.

Good morning all!!

Just doing a quick check-in. Sounds like everyone is doing well, and probably anticipating the long weekend! I know I am!

Got a big ol' box from Nashua Nutrition yesterday, and was so excited to get home and bust it open!! Lots of yummy OP new treats! I love trying new things, and who knew that I'd one day get excited about "diet" food? But I'm finding things I love love love! And that I'm sad to be without.

Hoping everyone has a great day! One more day to the weekend!!

Good morning all,

I had my week 2 WI this week and lost another 1.6. I know a loss is a loss and a good thing, and so am trying to get out of the headspace that it is not "enough" for a week. It's hard not to compare who lose more each week, even knowing rationally that it's pointless because everyone is different. I have a history of very slow weight loss and am just hoping that doesn't carry over into my IP journey as well. Coach suggested reducing olive oil to 1tsp instead of 2 per day, so I will try it and see what happens next week.

I too seem to be a slower loser but when you put it all in perspective it's wonderful! I started the program June 23 at 197lbs. and a stuffed size 16. Now, we are at August 29th and I am 171 and a comfortable size 12. It was worth the weeks of 1-2 lbs. If I hadn't started IP, I would still be at least 197! I totally understand when we see all the big numbers but you also have to look at where those numbers started at.

My coach said if you are having a slower week to cut back on the restricted snacks.

Good luck with the rest of your journey and remember nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!

Good morning everyone! Vacation is going well. Staying 100% OP. Lots of fun activities in Minneapolis.

Yippeee for you! It's not impossible to do this and you are going to be so happy next week at weigh in!