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Originally Posted by Slipfree
Renee,
I will send up a prayer for all those involved in the accident. I am so sorry that you and DH had such a traumatic experience, but know that your kind comfort was a blessing to the people affected.
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Originally Posted by Ruth Ann
Bless you for helping! That is so hard to witness, be nice to yourself for a few days, you deserve it.
Thanks, everyone. I am actually looking forward to going back to work tomorrow to be around friends and the kids. I need some smiles.
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Originally Posted by gidgetonsweets
Hi ReenHag,
You are 100 % correct , I am comparing myself to others !!! I noticed the 5+ WI's documented by others and panicked. lol . You have had Great Success and Congrats on your losses. Can you please suggest some of your favorites in the Proti Diet selection ?
Thanks! I enjoy the Proti Diet cereals (honey nut and chocolatey) and Banana Bread bars. Proti-Thin has wafers that i use for an occasional treat. For lunch, I like the Proti-Diet chicken noodle soup sometimes, and the Spaghettini. Their shakes and puddings are good, too, but I have held off on some of them during the colder months.
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Originally Posted by Slipfree
Gidgetonsweets- Reen and drd gave great advice. 20 pounds is a lot of weight to lose. I also had a 4 week period where I lost 1 pound per week, patience is the key.
Amber- my caution for alcohol is that it can have a much stronger effect on some people following the IP protocol. Some have had blackouts, DUI, and really bad hangovers after only a couple of drinks. If you choose to indulge be careful.
Yes, I second that. Lower body weight, different body composition, plus being "off" alcohol for a time all contribute to a different response to drinking. My suggestion? Stay away from it. It is WAY easier than you think, and you will lose more quickly. Most alcoholic beverages are just empty calories with absolutely NO health benefits. When you are phasing off and are ready to indulge, stick with red wine and start with one glass, maybe even half a glass. See how you feel, and make sure you are safe transportation-wise (even have it at home just to be safe). Trust me, I thought this would be the hardest part of IP, but it was a cinch! And this is coming from a stressed put middle school teacher who used to have a bottle on hand at all times and go out to happy hour regularly with co-workers. I still hang out with them; I just stick with unsweet tea and Splenda. It truly is all about the company, not the booze.