Carla - I wish I had some magic words to make it all better! ...... "Success is falling nine times and getting up ten" I don't remember the author, but it certainly applies to anyone who's tried to lose weight.
Thanks Stacey! You just did! I know it isn't easy. I know I have created my own delay and "agony" (can't find an emoticon for a drama queen! lol)
I will get back on. Hopefully, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, it will bring with it some significant weight loss!
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showgirlaz I feel your pain! At this point I have made a list of the foods I plan to eat for the big cheat. Just keep putting it off but I know the day will come. And I know, like you, I will feel so much worse from eating it. Why aren't we smarter than that? It's so compulsive and self-defeating...yet we still do it even though our rational brains know it is all wrong!
Oh, I knew what I could be getting myself into. I was right out defiant. It wasn't a quick thing, I waited for a thing to cook, even thought about tossing it out before it finished. NOPE.. I was defiant. I was unhappy, miserable, and it seems to hot to exercise so, I did what I "wanted" even though it really wasn't good for me or what I wanted long term.
I guess, I have broken the physical need for food as a comfort. Now, I have to break the mental piece.
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I had a dream last night that I signed on and was able to use my signature feature! HAHA! Come on Monday!!!
That is a new one! Most dream of food!
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Well, I'm a failure. I cheated last night and now I'm out of ketosis.
I had a meeting with my music producer last night in the Domain at a swanky restaurant. I did very well just drinking my water and nothing else. Then he gave me some really good news and insisted that we get a celebratory glass of champagne. Yeah well....I didn't finish it, but the glass wasn't full at the end of the night either.
Good thing today is a new day and hopefully ketosis is right around the corner again. How long does it take to get back into it once you stupidly put yourself out of it?
Not a failure. Like Stacey's quote indicates, your only a failure if you don't get back up!
What's the deal with this music producer? Do we have an artist in our midst?? I am glad you had something worth celebrating. Can you share?
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Originally Posted by xanthia
Dear Ketosis, please come back! I know I won't expect you till maybe Sunday (that will be 4 days) and I promise not to over exercise. *sigh* I'm bloaty and my weight is going in the wrong direction, I could use your help
After reading the posts today, I feel like you are leading a group prayer! So many of us have had challenges this week.
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Originally Posted by Lady5andy
We will be MORE than happy if you're here, that's more than OK !! We'll be also happy (for you) when you'll be to goal and movin on, but we'll be sad also, because you are a great contributor here, and a great friend, and a really good inspiration !! Hang on, it'll get better.. :hug In a way, it's good that this comfort food was not conforting, this means that your tastebuds, and, more important, the way you think, have changed.
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!! This is horrible. I would do nightmares everynight if that ever happen to me !!
Thanks, Sandy! I love being able to chat with everyone! I agree. My tastebuds have definitely changed. I was wondering how I would handle carby baked goods in the future.. UH, no issues there! Don't even care if I have them again.
The spiders! Yep, I have lots of spider stories. I HATE them. I have had the experience I shared with the wolf spiders. (They are aggressive bugggers! I had one track me down a side walk. My dad just watched and laughed!) I have also been bitten by a brown recluse, on the left side of my face (near the eye), while vacationing at Victoria, BC. That was fun! I had it happen a day before we flew home and I had horrible swelling start. By the time I got home, HUGE sore on my face, ended up in the hospital 3 separate times, had a Dr. write a script wrong which the pharmacy filled, ended up with an overdose on an antibiotic, had internal hives, ended up on another med for 6 months, and, drum roll, all I have left to show is this circular scar with nerve damage on my left temple! Yep... I don't like spiders!
I have a new lunch favorite. Lately I've been chopping up a cucumber, put in a bowl, then drizzle a little olive oil on it, some apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and pepper. I usually put a lid on the bowl and then mix it around before I eat it. It's even better the next day once it's sat in the refrigerator overnight. YUM!
This is going to be my lunch! YUM... thanks!
Don't forget to share it in the recipe thread too! I am sure some people just lurk in that thread from time to time.
Lately it seems whatever can go wrong will go wrong. My husband hurt his back right before his brothers wedding needless to say he was not his usual life of the party self at the wedding. Then on Tuesday I left work to go to the gym and someone liked my gym bag and decided to smash the drivers rear window to get it ... so much for going to the gym ... no car... no gym clothes.
I love reading all your posts as they make me smile and help keep me sane.
Thanks for listening (reading)
HI All, Today I jumped on the scale and I am down a few more pounds...I can't believe the scale.....I feel on top of the world right now....I have been reading and looking at all your great successes over the last month and have been so jealous as the huge losses you have all had in your journey. I was angry that I didn't get serious sooner....but now that I am in the 190's I feel like I am starting to feel like the old me. I feel like a success. This is such a great program.
For those of you that have had a challenging week....keep fighting. One strategy I have used is getting up really early....near dawn and going for a walk. The calm of the morning helps you think about what you are doing and how you are feeling.
ahahahahaha! i think pita and i get a little bored with the same ol', same ol'. i'm glad that we can be there to help. honestly i just thought i was the laughing stock of 3fc since i screwed up so much with my devil woman vodka and chips and salsa cheats(you KNOW us southerners can't handle denying the ever-almighty chips in salsa right?). seriously though, it makes me kind of all happy inside to know that i for once could be something positive in this challenge called weight loss.
on another note. my a-hole husband got on the scale again today(after 5, yes 5 chili dogs last night) and managed to LOSE 2 WHOLE FRICKIN' POUNDS!!!!!!!!!! argggggggggggggh! i hate men(no offense men) and their metabolisms. and yes, there was no emotion in the 2 lb loss either. of course. i hope he gains 5 tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by mamaerinb
i've got a margarita pusher. every weekend. my bff since i was 11, who i might add is a 5'3" buck-20 soaking wet human being, begs me to come drink margaritas(FULL OF SUGAR!!!!!!!) on the weekends. little *&*$*- you know what-...i love her but damn, it's like everyone's more comfy with my being "the fat girl". i feel like i just can't win sometimes. congrats to you for telling her like it is
I believe us southerners like ANY sort of alcohol. I feel ya on the margarita pusher, and i definitely feel ya on the vodka. All my roomates were drinking at our (southern-style) shrimp broil this weekend, and they were ALL encouraging me to have a beer or a shot. "Just one won't hurt" But then it would be "one more won't hurt and one more wont hur't" and before you know it, I'd be drunk as a skunk, and forgetting I couldn't eat bread. So I styaed sober--barely--and watch them all stumble around
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Taylor, isn't it funny how we see ourselves as opposed to how other's see us? I can't imagine you being anywhere near a "fattie". You are such a beautiful girl to me. Congrats on the new place, I would go broke if I were that close to Wal-Mart. I think I would have to ask for some frequent flier credits or something.
And one more thing...
THIS FAT CHICK IS GOING TO HAVE TO BUY A SCALE...THAT'S ALL THERE IS TO IT!!
Dand, I wish Wal*Mart had a program like frequent flier miles! I would be making money off of them!! I used to work in the Portrait Studio at Wal*Mart as a photographer, and I was worse then than I am now. And trust me, I'm a little fattie Years of pageants tought me to photograph very well, but I'll upload the picture I took for my before shot. You won't even recognize me. My icon pic is current, and me--since TAB3319 is my boss she can vouch for that--but it's only my face. And it's all made up
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Erin...by the way, just so you know, your bf and I are two timing you. Jacob is MINE!
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hahahahahah!!!
i heart you.
isn't he such a handsome muffin? jeez i feel like such a pedo for saying that!
You two need to find someone your own age and leave ME and MY BOYFRIEND alone!! Haha
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on a bit of a bittersweet note.
my husband told me today that i am now neglecting him in favor of my "online friends"... i told him with complete honesty and love that "these women give me the support i have NEVER received in this lifetime".
i do feel guilty now. what to do?
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That swatting would be very doable. That is only 2 hours from me. Yes, lets get that in the works!!
When you come up north for your husband to get the swatting, you two should see me too
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so leaving for the coast tomorrow and really don't want to take my scale, think I should???
I am changing my goal to 96.7!!! kidding!
YOU?? Without a SCALE?? Can't happen. Noooo way!! Lol :
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Oh... DON'T Worry! With days like today and how I have been lately... I think I may be here awhile yet. I hope that's ok
I must own up! The determination has been shaky lately. I probably should visit the OOPS thread but, I just can't stand putting in writing just how bad I have been. I feel HORRIBLE.. let's hope that says enough. I just got sick of where I have been.. stuck and bored and hating the long haul and wishing for something else.. I did major emotional eating on old comfort foods and UGGH!!! YUCK.. feeling gross and horrible and, worse, my comfort foods didn't taste like and aren't so "comforting" anymore. It has been a real let down.
Oh well, I did learn that I like how I feel eating the IP way. I forgot some of the ways things made me feel. I also think, if not eating the IP way makes me feel so bad, I HAVE NO problem eating IP or simply for as long as it takes.
I have 10 pounds to make my IP goal. I have no idea when I will be allowed to go to phase 2. I think when I get to 150 I will do 5 pound evaluations to see when I want to stop. I think I want to make 135 - 140 but, I might stop before that if I feel good and like how I look.
In any case, unless I can get some great thing goin', I will be here on phase1 for another 8 weeks.
That's more than okay with me I couldn't be doing this without all of you ladies
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Originally Posted by HopefulTricia
showgirlaz I feel your pain! At this point I have made a list of the foods I plan to eat for the big cheat. Just keep putting it off but I know the day will come. And I know, like you, I will feel so much worse from eating it. Why aren't we smarter than that? It's so compulsive and self-defeating...yet we still do it even though our rational brains know it is all wrong! For today I am glad I have not succumbed because I have lost 50 POUNDS!! Finally --- So excited!!:wi zard::
I read this morning that studies show that women lose a lot more weight with support from other people. So thanks everyone for all of the kind words over the past 5 months.
Oh and YES I am celebrating going from a BMI that was "obese" to now "overweight"29.7
Congrats on the 50 pounds! You rock!!
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Originally Posted by shrinkingsusie
I had a dream last night that I signed on and was able to use my signature feature! HAHA! Come on Monday!!!
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Originally Posted by Soon 2 B MrsT
Well, I'm a failure. I cheated last night and now I'm out of ketosis.
I had a meeting with my music producer last night in the Domain at a swanky restaurant. I did very well just drinking my water and nothing else. Then he gave me some really good news and insisted that we get a celebratory glass of champagne. Yeah well....I didn't finish it, but the glass wasn't full at the end of the night either.
Good thing today is a new day and hopefully ketosis is right around the corner again. How long does it take to get back into it once you stupidly put yourself out of it?
It is not a failure. It's just a little insight as to why you shouldn't do it again!!
And you're obviously not a FAILURE if you're meeting with a MUSIC PRODUCER to CELEBRATE...so are you gonna give us the good news or what?? That's right, I'm being nosey for myself and everyone else who wants to know
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Originally Posted by TAB3319
Weighed In Today And 2 Pounds Lost!! Feel Like I Am Struggling To Get Some Of My Weight Off, About 20 Pounds More Is All I Really Want To Lose, But I Feel Like I'm Stuck. I Started Last Week On No Restrictions And Uped(if That Even A Word Lol) My Water Intake, But Not Losing Like I Thought I Would Have. Oh Well It Is The Tom, So Maybe Next Week Will Be Better For Me. I Even Had A Few Cheats 2 Weeks Ago Because We Were On Vacation. I Can't Complain 45 Pounds In 15weeks Is Great!!! Thanks For Everyone Motivation
Two pounds isn't bad, but you already know I think that!! I think you're beautiful, and I happen to know your mother, and apparently co-worker think you've lost enough already! It's all about what you want to lose, but know you're beutiful right now --and your son is pretty handsome too--, exactly how you are, and you're a huge inspiration to me. You're the whole reason I started the diet, and I sooo owe you for that. Maybe I'll make you guys dinner one night
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Originally Posted by Vicjul
Lately it seems whatever can go wrong will go wrong. My husband hurt his back right before his brothers wedding needless to say he was not his usual life of the party self at the wedding. Then on Tuesday I left work to go to the gym and someone liked my gym bag and decided to smash the drivers rear window to get it ... so much for going to the gym ... no car... no gym clothes.
I love reading all your posts as they make me smile and help keep me sane.
Thanks for listening (reading)
I've done a lot of learning lately. Everything --no matter how stupid it seems--happens for a reason, and I thought of something they don't tell you but definitely should about this diet.
You have to be strong to do this diet. If you're strong enough to do THIS, you're strong enough to handle ANYTHING
Now if you will all excuse me, I should really get back to doing my invoicing at work
I have a new lunch favorite. Lately I've been chopping up a cucumber, put in a bowl, then drizzle a little olive oil on it, some apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and pepper. I usually put a lid on the bowl and then mix it around before I eat it. It's even better the next day once it's sat in the refrigerator overnight. YUM!
Thanks for a great sounding idea!.. I mixed up a batch of this & it's sitting in the fridge, waiting for tonight's supper...
Okay, y'all... I'm gonna be the guinea pig with the wheatgrass juice... I ordered a small container of wheatgrass powder from an online company called Amazing Grass... sugar content is less than a tenth of a gram for an 8 gram shot of the stuff... one shot has the same nutrient value as several servings of veggies... I'll let you know how it goes...
I'm only trying it 'cause it says it's good for stopping hair loss... gotta do something, my hair in front was already pretty thin... I suppose I'm losing it all over my head, but the front is the most noticeable, of course... those of you who have noticed thinning hair, are you losing it all over or just in some spots?..
I used to do Amazing Grass Superfood in my green smoothies, but I quit because of the carb content. Never had the plain wheat grass from them, but the superfood is a bit grainy.
I used to do Amazing Grass Superfood in my green smoothies, but I quit because of the carb content. Never had the plain wheat grass from them, but the superfood is a bit grainy.
ugh soo for some reason I am starving today, my tummy has been rumbling and the water isn't quenching it...lol...I havn't done anything different than I have been for the past 7 weeks....I don't get it haha...stupid tummy stop making noise!
Question???? I Have Noticed Several On Here Talking About Knowing When They Are In Ketosis And I Was Just Wondering How Often You Guys Use Those Sticks To See When You Are Or Aren't In Ketosis. Thanks
...Okay, y'all... I'm gonna be the guinea pig with the wheatgrass juice... I ordered a small container of wheatgrass powder from an online company called Amazing Grass... sugar content is less than a tenth of a gram for an 8 gram shot of the stuff... one shot has the same nutrient value as several servings of veggies... I'll let you know how it goes...
I'm only trying it 'cause it says it's good for stopping hair loss... gotta do something, my hair in front was already pretty thin... I suppose I'm losing it all over my head, but the front is the most noticeable, of course... those of you who have noticed thinning hair, are you losing it all over or just in some spots?..
I'm losing it all over. I've been eating slow carbs since May 20, but the hair loss hasn't slowed down yet. Carla says it could take 6 months to a year to get through with the cycling--ACK!!!! Fortunately, I had a lot of hair before. Now I'm the only one (so far) who can tell how much hair I'm losing. Let me know if the wheat grass helps. I'm going to look for some inositol next time I go to the health food store. I've been taking 50 grams per day in my Source of Life vitamins which I tried for a month, but I'm out. Still no slow down. Carla says it helps.
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Originally Posted by Vicjul
Lately it seems whatever can go wrong will go wrong. My husband hurt his back right before his brothers wedding needless to say he was not his usual life of the party self at the wedding. Then on Tuesday I left work to go to the gym and someone liked my gym bag and decided to smash the drivers rear window to get it ... so much for going to the gym ... no car... no gym clothes.
I love reading all your posts as they make me smile and help keep me sane.
Thanks for listening (reading)
That stinks! I guess the thief had good taste though.
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Originally Posted by xanthia
I count them all since when I did net I was bounced out of ketosis by counting just net, but every persons body is different, so I could have a lower than 40g net threshold.
I believe it's 40 total and 30 net for the thresholds.
Question???? I Have Noticed Several On Here Talking About Knowing When They Are In Ketosis And I Was Just Wondering How Often You Guys Use Those Sticks To See When You Are Or Aren't In Ketosis. Thanks
I personally have not purchased any at all, so I haven't used them throughout this process. My coach never suggested them, and I figure as long as I stick to the program and am losing weight then I'm in ketosis. Besides, I really don't need another obsession, the scale is enough of an obsession, LOL!
I'm only trying it 'cause it says it's good for stopping hair loss... gotta do something, my hair in front was already pretty thin... I suppose I'm losing it all over my head, but the front is the most noticeable, of course... those of you who have noticed thinning hair, are you losing it all over or just in some spots?..
hugs
My hair thinned all over. Unfortunately, I have had fine, thin hair most of my life. I did notice it most on top of my head, forward on the crown.
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Originally Posted by TAB3319
Question???? I Have Noticed Several On Here Talking About Knowing When They Are In Ketosis And I Was Just Wondering How Often You Guys Use Those Sticks To See When You Are Or Aren't In Ketosis. Thanks
I use them only occasionally. Usually, when I think I am doing everything just right and am stalled. There is no point using them when I have cheated. That'd just be a waste. As to using them when I am just getting back into the swing of the plan, I wait until the first weigh in after to see. If I lost and did exactly as instructed, I am probably in.
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I'm losing it all over. I've been eating slow carbs since May 20, but the hair loss hasn't slowed down yet. Carla says it could take 6 months to a year to get through with the cycling--ACK!!!! Fortunately, I had a lot of hair before. Now I'm the only one (so far) who can tell how much hair I'm losing. Let me know if the wheat grass helps. I'm going to look for some inositol next time I go to the health food store. I've been taking 50 grams per day in my Source of Life vitamins which I tried for a month, but I'm out. Still no slow down. Carla says it helps.
The product I used was a choline/inositol blend. I also take selenium. I have a slight hypothyroidism. Hair loss can be caused by that too, although, this seems new.
I have tried a few things but, based on the overall symptoms, timing, and way it all fell out, I am guess the problems were diet related and rapid loss related. For me, things are leveled off and I think I am seeing a bit of change.
Not a failure. Like Stacey's quote indicates, your only a failure if you don't get back up!
What's the deal with this music producer? Do we have an artist in our midst?? I am glad you had something worth celebrating. Can you share?
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Originally Posted by TaylorMayde
It is not a failure. It's just a little insight as to why you shouldn't do it again!!
And you're obviously not a FAILURE if you're meeting with a MUSIC PRODUCER to CELEBRATE...so are you gonna give us the good news or what?? That's right, I'm being nosey for myself and everyone else who wants to know
Lol...I can't share everything yet but I can give you a little background. I used to sing the National Anthem at the basketball, baseball, and softball games at Baylor University (where I did my undergrad and grad work). At one of the basketball games I sang at, a producer was in the audience. He contacted my PR person and we started talking. He's written and produced for Celine Dion (and idol of mine). I've been working with him for almost 4 years now and we're trying to get me out of the Texas market and into a bigger one. Hence, the meeting.
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I am glad you had something worth celebrating. Can you share?
i think pita and i get a little bored with the same ol', same ol'. i'm glad that we can be there to help. honestly i just thought i was the laughing stock of 3fc since i screwed up so much with my devil woman vodka and chips and salsa cheats(you KNOW us southerners can't handle denying the ever-almighty chips in salsa right?). seriously though, it makes me kind of all happy inside to know that i for once could be something positive in this challenge called weight loss.
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