Just came from weigh in. So struggling at the moment. Not cheating and not losing weight. Isn't that the worst?? I got the oatmeal to make the muffins for breakfast--BevS recipe I think?? I need to go find it in the archives. Hope I can before it's time for lunch...lol. Enough of the 3 boxes of vanilla drinks each day. Time to figure out how to get going again. It was all going smoothly!
Want to hear the strange part?? I gained muscle and lost fat even though I didn't lose any weight (actually gained a couple of pounds but lost fat pounds. at least that is a little motivating!!)
Brocola - I am right there with you on the no coping skills when it's binge time. I am always one cookie away from eating the entire box and more....hasn't happened yet on this diet, however but there have been some close calls. I just know that one cookie is the end......... And I have to agree with deinekatze about cleaning out the house. When my children were young, it was harder to do but now, I try to keep all the junk out. At Valentine's and Easter there was a lot of chocolate here I needed to resist-- but I try to give it all away to avoid the temptation. Of course for a serious binge, I have been known to make cookies from scratch....
Mom22-- thanks for your insights about beyond the phases of this diet. It is important to me to not gain the weight back so it's encouraging to know you are having success with maintenance.
Jordanna-- I am sad for you about your cat. I have a dog and so dread the day I have to deal with such a huge loss. Hope you are able to find some comfort knowing we are all thinking of you.
By the way, where is that cake I sent you over a week ago???
Happy Week everyone. As I learned today, don't give up and don't think good things aren't happening based on what the scale says....We are all winners for tackling our health with commitment and humor and tenacity. Right???