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Originally Posted by hawndragon
Feeling confused and disheartened after WI#2-I lost lots of inches but .02 of a pound. BooHoo. I stayed on program and did not cheat at all....I did use 1 tsp of S/F creamer in a cup of coffee but that shouldn't have caused too much damage. I am on the Alt. Program. I'm sticking with it and am happy that the inches are down. That's something to be happy about. Just thought I'd share...onward to next week!
Sometimes a hug is all we can offer.
I really can't say anything new. I can just remind you of things you already know. We all are focused on the scale. We want to get to a "number" whether it is a number lost during a week or a goal.
IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE NUMBER. (not screaming, just emphasizing.
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This program is not simply a diet. It is a medical plan to improve your health. The purpose is not simply to lose weight. That means some weeks your body does things that may or may not be measurable. On those weeks focus on the non scale victories (NSV) like those inches lost.
Our body improves in health, inches lost, fat distribution, skin tone, cellulite appearance, and weight lost. Sometimes it all happens and sometimes something is missing. That is OK! You are looking for a total improvement.
Pat yourself on the back because, when the inches are going down quickly, you are losing fat within the muscle structure. Our fat is layered all over, around, and within. When it is marbled into the muscle, our muscles are bulkier but, it doesn't take as much fat for that to happen. When you lose the fat within the muscle, you will notice more of a change in size, truly lean meat (muscle) is tightly compact and dense therefore, smaller. It is in that stage you begin to reshape your appearance a bit.
You had a great week!! It was just a different week than you've seen before.
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Originally Posted by AmyonIP
Hi all. I got back from my WI this morning and I'm down another 3 pounds. Total lost is 39.2 in 10 weeks! My inches lost I don't keep very good track of that, but I'm very happy with that as well. It went down last week in waist and hips, but not arms and legs. This week it was opposite. So next week maybe it will take it off my rear end?? lol My size 12 jeans were getting baggy and my neighbor gave me a size 10 and they fit great! I love feeling this good and I love catching a glimpse in the mirror at the store and liking what I see instead of before, wondering, "Whoa, is that a trick mirror?"
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I can't remember who said that IP is a lot cheaper than all the meds people have to take when they are overweight and of course the daily latte's, eating out, junk food, etc. I keep that in mind when I get to thinking that IP is expensive. You can make changes elsewhere, cable, phone, extras, etc. to help with the cost.
Have a great day all. Keep those "sweet packets" on hand for this week for helping with those temptations. And pickles and water.
Congratulations!! Those moments are so exciting!!
I am sure several of us have said that about IP; I know I have said it from the beginning. It is very true. My coach proved for his clients that this program with IP can be done for about 120.00 per week usa including all IP and groceries. When you think of 5 fast food meals a week at 5 to 6 bucks, plus a coffee (2.57) or specialty coffee(4.35) and a movie night with snacks (snacks 10.25 for one) a bag of chips (3.79) and a 2 liter of soda (2.39) and then you add the regular groceries (boxed cereal, syrup, tv dinners, etc another 60. - 80.00) you are actually spending less FOR SOME PEOPLE.
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Originally Posted by LOSINGFORGOOD2010
ok, JUST rx'd my walden farms order... i was so excited! the first thing i did was rip open the peanut butter of course LOL.... all I can say is its NASTY nasty nasty hhahhaha oh boy. Then tried the choc syrup.... not sure.... does not really resemble choc to moi..... tried taking an itty bitty amt of my choc IP pudding on a plate and mixing just a bit of the peanut butter... that was a resounding FAIL....same for the syrup...maybe the choc syrup will be better on the IP vanilla pudding? will try another time. Still have a bottle of WF mayo.... oh god. will try it with a can of tuna... AFTER the holidays maybe.....hahhha
GOOD LUCK! The only success I have heard of with the mayo was to open it, add salt, white pepper, a bit of mustard, or other seasonings, stir, chill and then, use.
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Originally Posted by Peanuts Mom
Well I wasn't really excited to go to WI tonight. I knew it was measurement day and with TOM I didn't really think I lost anything substantial. But here it is.
Down 3lbs
Arms 3/4"
Bust 2 3/4"
Waist 3 3/4"
Hips 2 1/4"
Leg 1"
All in all 10 1/2" total loss. Not too bad. I am pretty happy right now. Have a good evening everyone. Cya tomorrow!
GREAT JOB!!!
WELL!!! It is time! I am leaving for the airport early in the morning. I will be in Virginia by mid afternoon and spend a full week back there. I am very excited and looking forward to seeing my sister and little nieces.
I will try to check in when I can. It won't be as often. Sheila (eatantz) will be working to keep the daily threads open. I will try when I can, I will be on east coast time so, if I can sign on, I will try to get things set up.
I propose we open the holiday weekend chat on Friday as I suspect many people will stay busy the three weekend days and there won't be more than 500 total posts.
I wish everyone a very wonderful week and happy holiday filled with many successes!