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.

Sorry for all the troubles and sadness. I hope you take time for yourself and wellness of the body and mind.

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

Thats what I'm talkin' about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There you go AND you needed the oil. That's your body sayin' thanks. Keep up the great work!

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

Thanks and congrats on your graduation.


Wow...thanks...when I see a picture...I really can't believe it is me...but it is not what I see in the mirror yet.

I posted this in the Weekend thread, but thought maybe I should post it here as well:

Read labels, Sheshie, read labels!!!..

hugs

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.

Congrats and awesome pictures, what a difference. You look so awesome.

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.

Hi Rondar...

How are you doing?

Lynn

Alright ladies...let's have a great IP week...kick some butt on the scales. I am pushing for a perfect week and reaching goal by the weekend...so that I can start my second ticker for 155 (below healthy BMI...156).

This diet rocks and so does this website. I am happy happy happy:carr ot:

Where is everyone today?

i'm here. starting clean (AGAIN) lol. such is life! cheers to a 100% OP day!

I wonder if I would have had this success if it wasn't for this forum. How much to we depend on each other to make it through each day and stay accountable? Thank you to everyone for all your advice and for not being afraid to be 'real'.
Mary