Originally Posted by iowahawkeyemom (Post 3820193)

Stopped by to check in on everybody. It's been a few weeks. I was doing great then emotional eating took over. Our very good friends lost their young son from a bicycle fall. Traveled to be with them and their family at this sad time.

Also have been having back problems myself which has turned into having a MRI done which showed arthritis and curvature of the spine. Physical therapy and meds. MRI also showed two cysts on a kidney so now I get to have an ultrasound done to recheck for size change in a month. Talk about an emotional rollercoaster.

I can't seem to get back to program. Hopefully I will be able to soon.

Looks like everyone is doing great! Keep it up and I hope to join you all soon.
Take care.

Originally Posted by Lisaf373 (Post 3819033)

Thanks to the fabulous advice I received here, I started Phase 2 today.

I had an unexpected drop this morning, after I 'slipped' and added in some extra oil on my salad last night, and added a bar back in - I think it's true that the body hangs on to fat if it's not getting enough calories. I'm now only 5 pounds to my goal, and I feel good about starting to transition off.

I've also got a planned cheat this weekend, who knows, that may kick my metabolism up to get me through the last five.

(Calories in - Calories out) is only the very beginning of the equation. It's much, MUCH more complicated than that. Thanks for reminding me to eat. :-)

Originally Posted by darbs7 (Post 3819290)

Thanks and had a great time.




Thanks, weird but I have learned a ton about myself on this journey. I used to just be 100% perfect or "heck with it...I messed up...I'm done!" But my mindset has changed so much. I learn a ton from this website and all the wonderful women here.





Thanks...but you....wow...wow...wow...I sent your info to my daughter to keep her going as she has 150 pounds to lose.





Thanks





Thanks Kim...you have been right there since near the beginning...and have done awesome yourself.






I love microbrew beers...but oh the carbs...I stay right away....but so yummy. Thanks for the compliment

Well ladies let's see if I can finish phase one and move to phase two in the next 6 weeks. Thanks for all your support and friendship

Originally Posted by ginBAM (Post 3820710)

Darbs the new picture really looks good, It is amazing how much more confidence we can have when working really hard and seeing results, not just for the diet, but in learning new ways to be a happy health you.

iowahawkeyemom, I hope everything turns out okay for you.

As of today I have graduated and am now on phase II

Originally Posted by sunnymae (Post 3820783)

HolyGuacafreakin'mole.....Darbs you look ravishingly beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do your happy dance, girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big big congratulations to you.:D

Originally Posted by Aunt Sheshie (Post 3821083)

I haven't been here in a while, so I don't know if this has been mentioned yet... sorry if it's a re-run, but I think it's important...

Beware the Crystal Light-like drink mix Great Value Naturally Sweetened Low Calorie Drink Mix, sold at Walmart... it's made with Stevia, but what you don't see on the front of the package is that it's mostly sweetened with cane syrup solids... SUGAR!!!.. :tantrum: Stevia is waaaaaaay down on the list...

I've been drinking it for about a month & didn't relate it to the awful carb-cravings I've been having 'til today... so, out it goes...

Off topic: hummingbirds are here!.. a male & a female black-chinned hummingbirds at the feeder at my house today... the fun begins!..

Originally Posted by darbs7 (Post 3821757)

Decided to hit the scale this morning...yippppeeee down another pound. I can taste that darn goal. 3 pounds from original and 17 from final.

Originally Posted by darbs7 (Post 3818516)

check out my new progress photo link....I changed the pics (before and after)

Originally Posted by Maggiemagu (Post 3819032)

My husband makes Beer and he always wants me to taste test it. At first I said no way but then I decieded I could swish it around in my mounth taste it and spit it out....It's tough though cause I want more :) Tonight I actually tested one for him...It was yummy but I spit it out :)

How are you by the way???? Are you there yet????

Originally Posted by iowahawkeyemom (Post 3820193)

Stopped by to check in on everybody. It's been a few weeks. I was doing great then emotional eating took over. Our very good friends lost their young son from a bicycle fall. Traveled to be with them and their family at this sad time.

Also have been having back problems myself which has turned into having a MRI done which showed arthritis and curvature of the spine. Physical therapy and meds. MRI also showed two cysts on a kidney so now I get to have an ultrasound done to recheck for size change in a month. Talk about an emotional rollercoaster.

I can't seem to get back to program. Hopefully I will be able to soon.

Looks like everyone is doing great! Keep it up and I hope to join you all soon.
Take care.

Originally Posted by rondar (Post 3821832)

ooh-la-la! nice darbs!


i'm still dinking around with 150. but i have a plan.....coloradodive girl suggested i just go out and cheat it up this weekend then put away all my little no no's and make a bee line for goal. so that is exactly what i am doing. i have to say tho, my stomach was not happy about it. on friday we had sushi. no problems there. saturday i had garlic toast, bbq ribs and salad, then beers, chips, dips etc at a party. i was so bloated and gassy, then alot of time in the ladies room if you know what i mean. so i'm drinking some water today and deciding what my last item to eat today is. then i'm OP monday morning! wish me luck!


i remember telling one of the newbies to not let emotions and trauma/drama ruin your eating program... HA.... then my dad died. i learned to not give advice on things i really don't know anything about! i'm so sorry for your friends loss and your medical problems. it's hard isn't it. hopefully you can sort through it and then decide if you are going to stay OP or not. good luck whichever you choose. :hug: