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Happy Wednesday everyone!
Amber, I am so proud of you for staying strong in the midst of heartache. I hope you feel proud of staying OP! One foot in front of the other and keep checking in here - we are all supporting you!
Kelly, I hope you have had at least a little bit of relief from your pain.
Today I have a meeting first thing, then a chiropractor appointment, and then have to head over to the hospital to see a church member that was admitted yesterday.
Then I have to do something that is hard for me - I have to cancel a planned short trip with a friend/co-worker because it will simply be too complicated to stay OP while we are gone and I would just not enjoy myself at all. I know my friend will understand but I feel bad that I got caught up in the idea of going before I thought through the logistics and now have to deliver disappointing news. I brought this on myself and I have to be a big girl and be honest about why I can't go. I spend so much time doing and caring for others that I am uncomfortable with standing up for what I need for myself. But I will do it.
Then I have to do something that is hard for me - I have to cancel a planned short trip with a friend/co-worker because it will simply be too complicated to stay OP while we are gone and I would just not enjoy myself at all. I know my friend will understand but I feel bad that I got caught up in the idea of going before I thought through the logistics and now have to deliver disappointing news. I brought this on myself and I have to be a big girl and be honest about why I can't go. I spend so much time doing and caring for others that I am uncomfortable with standing up for what I need for myself. But I will do it.
GraceRev - one of the things I discovered is that as I lost weight, I became more sure of myself. I think spending so much of my adult life obese, I wanted so much to please everyone - I think I was just wanting acceptance. As months have gone on, I find that my temperament is more even, I think things through less emotionally.
If you know your mind on this trip, then your decision is fine and I am sure your friend will understand. You know yourself better than anyone and you know your ability to withstand food challenges.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
Amber, I am so proud of you for staying strong in the midst of heartache. I hope you feel proud of staying OP! One foot in front of the other and keep checking in here - we are all supporting you!
Kelly, I hope you have had at least a little bit of relief from your pain.
Today I have a meeting first thing, then a chiropractor appointment, and then have to head over to the hospital to see a church member that was admitted yesterday.
Then I have to do something that is hard for me - I have to cancel a planned short trip with a friend/co-worker because it will simply be too complicated to stay OP while we are gone and I would just not enjoy myself at all. I know my friend will understand but I feel bad that I got caught up in the idea of going before I thought through the logistics and now have to deliver disappointing news. I brought this on myself and I have to be a big girl and be honest about why I can't go. I spend so much time doing and caring for others that I am uncomfortable with standing up for what I need for myself. But I will do it.
I have turned down quit a few invites tongo places with BF since starting IP. Sometimes it's just easier and not worth the headache of figuring the food thing out or being exposed to temptations. He doesn't understand but I have to do whats right for me right now.
Hey all! I wasn't able to post while on vacation for some reason but was able to read everything, thank goodness!
I followed low carb while on my trip like my coach recommended. I tried to loosely follow phase 4 rules as well as I understand them anyway. I am soooo excited to say I maintained my weight
I am ready to hit P1 again hard and keep on losing! But even more importantly, I feel like I will actually be able to maintain my weight loss once I reach goal. I was always skeptical before. But now, I got this
Morning All! Had my second WI on yesterday. Nothing stellar but baby steps nonetheless 1.2 lbs and about 1in. lost. I had a few "hiccups" last week (less water and not eating enough) so I contribute my lack of more success to that. However, I am still in the game and more determined than ever. My coworkers and church members have already commented on the fact that I "look like" I'm losing weight. So thats a NSV and helps me to stay motivated.
I received another source of motivation from my husband last night. He said if I get down to 130 he would stop smoking! We debated about that weight as I feel it may be too small. I was aiming for 140 or 150 initially to see how I liked it. However he seems to be stuck on that "magic number". Sooo we will see how this goes. It would be awesome if I could get that low. But again baby steps!
So with this new found determination, I have committed myself to being as close to 100% OP as possible. That being said, I need to add the supplements. Since I am doing IP with alternatives I would like to know what some of you take over the counter.(I know there is a post or thread about it somewhere) and in your opinion do they make a difference in your weight loss? Also any suggestions or tips to help boost my weight loss is appreciated. I keep reminded myself one day at time and to not focus on the scale but my overall body. But it so much fun to see the numbers decrease as well.
Mini celebration today - I entered the 170's for the first time in forever! This victory is extra sweet because it follows a visit home from our son and a road trip, during which all of it I did not allow myself to stray.
On the long drive home (5 hours) from taking him back to college, I munched on a big already prepared salad - leaving out the dressing, cheese, croutons. Lots of water, lots of quick rest stops where they exist between loooonnnnggg stretches of empty highway.
Now I am headed for the -100 mark on IP (have hit -119 since start). Eight more to go.....
Then I have to do something that is hard for me - I have to cancel a planned short trip with a friend/co-worker because it will simply be too complicated to stay OP while we are gone and I would just not enjoy myself at all. I know my friend will understand but I feel bad that I got caught up in the idea of going before I thought through the logistics and now have to deliver disappointing news. I brought this on myself and I have to be a big girl and be honest about why I can't go. I spend so much time doing and caring for others that I am uncomfortable with standing up for what I need for myself. But I will do it.
GraceRev I was just having a conversation with my husband about this last night. We have a mini vacation coming up to Six Flags over GA and I have a work conference in New Orleans next month. I was trying to figure out how I was going to be able stay OP during this time. I'm going to do my best. However, if I have to modify I will try to do as little as possible or look one of the other phase to see how to keep additions in moderation. Haven't worked it all out yet but I hope to figure something out by then.
I am returning after an almost two year hiatus. My previous screen name was Goalfor40- I wasn't a heavy poster but some may remember me from the second half of 2012. I've seen some names that I recognize as I've been clicking around the board. Since I am now 42, I thought it was time to admit that I did not achieve my goal by 40 and pick a new SN!
I did Alternative IP starting in Aug 2012. By Christmas I had lost 50 pounds, the most I had ever lost. I went off track for the holidays but kept most of the weight off and still felt in control of my food choices. In Februrary I decided it was time to get back on the horse, started the plan, and the next day discovered I was pregnant. I was thrilled!!! However, the pregnancy ended in miscarriage, which totally sent me off the rails and back to all of my old horrible habits. Then in July I had a second miscarriage, which just sent me into deeper despair. 2013 was not a great year.
So, long story short- here I am almost two years to the day that I started IP the first time, weighing even more than I weighed then. I am trying very hard to set aside my frustration and move forward with IP. It is truly the only thing that has ever worked for me, and even though I didn't see it through to my goal weight, I am so anxious to get back to where I was when I was losing. Pardon the pun, I want it so bad that I feel like I can taste it.
Thanks for letting me do my intro here- this board helped me immensely last time, glad to be back and look forward to supporting everyone through this journey.
I am returning after an almost two year hiatus. My previous screen name was Goalfor40- I wasn't a heavy poster but some may remember me from the second half of 2012. I've seen some names that I recognize as I've been clicking around the board. Since I am now 42, I thought it was time to admit that I did not achieve my goal by 40 and pick a new SN!
I did Alternative IP starting in Aug 2012. By Christmas I had lost 50 pounds, the most I had ever lost. I went off track for the holidays but kept most of the weight off and still felt in control of my food choices. In Februrary I decided it was time to get back on the horse, started the plan, and the next day discovered I was pregnant. I was thrilled!!! However, the pregnancy ended in miscarriage, which totally sent me off the rails and back to all of my old horrible habits. Then in July I had a second miscarriage, which just sent me into deeper despair. 2013 was not a great year.
So, long story short- here I am almost two years to the day that I started IP the first time, weighing even more than I weighed then. I am trying very hard to set aside my frustration and move forward with IP. It is truly the only thing that has ever worked for me, and even though I didn't see it through to my goal weight, I am so anxious to get back to where I was when I was losing. Pardon the pun, I want it so bad that I feel like I can taste it.
Thanks for letting me do my intro here- this board helped me immensely last time, glad to be back and look forward to supporting everyone through this journey.
Hi there and welcome back! I'm a new in April 2014 here, this is DEFINITELY the place to be for support. I'm so very, very sorry to hear about your losses. I had a stillborn baby in 2010...and it was my gateway into emotional eating. Just getting back in control of it now. It feels so good to be eating for my health now and now to stuff my feelings.
Schnectady...congrats on your new goal! You are doing amazing!!!!
GraceRev...it sounds like you are going what is best for you. Hooray for putting yourself first!
Onto my weigh-in....bummer....scale only shows .8 pounds down today. But, it's my TOM and my scale does seem to weigh more than the coach scale does. Well, I'm trying to wrap my head around the fact that my losses are going to slow getting closer to goal. However, I really am considering lowering my goal to 130 to account for introduction to carbs again. Any advice from other near goal or maintainers? Trying to stay positive and stick to to the program right now
Last day of swimming lessons for my kiddos here...yay and boo at the same time!!!!
Hi there and welcome back! I'm a new in April 2014 here, this is DEFINITELY the place to be for support. I'm so very, very sorry to hear about your losses. I had a stillborn baby in 2010...and it was my gateway into emotional eating. Just getting back in control of it now. It feels so good to be eating for my health now and now to stuff my feelings.
Welcome again....you can do this!!!!!!!
Thank you- so sorry to hear about your loss, I can't even imagine what you went through.
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Originally Posted by schenectady
Mini celebration today - I entered the 170's for the first time in forever! This victory is extra sweet because it follows a visit home from our son and a road trip, during which all of it I did not allow myself to stray.
I missed this the first read through- way to go, you are inspiring. Almost at the century mark!
hey yall...crazy week at work. we hired a new office manager/bookkeeper and my coworker/project manager is on vacation! I'm swamped! Just popped in to let yall know i'm thinking about every single one of you and your journeys!
IP daily Chat Wednesday 6/25/2014
Good Morning!
