Originally Posted by gettinmygrooveback (Post 4110042)

Thanks for remembering Sandy! :)

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4110059)

I must've missed that! Happy birthday! :woo:

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4109978)

Ok chicks, I'm sure you were all on pins and needles and losing sleep so I thought I better come on and tell you what I've decided. ;)


After thinking hard and talking with my sister in law and the hubby I have decided to pull my head out of my bum and finish strong. There is no reason someone can stick to a program to a T for about 5 months and then let it all go to he!!. I am pretty sure the reason I've let some things slip in that I wouldn't have thought of before is because of the small losses I've been experiencing the past few weeks. I wasn't mentally prepared to go from losing 10+ pounds a month to 5. I was in never never land thinking that it would go just as planned all the way up until the end. I never factored in the fact that my body hasn't been here in over 15 years and it just may hold on for a bit and try to play catch up. I never thought about how tough it would be in the end. I know the more you have to lose the faster it comes off but I guess I was thinking since in my eyes I still have quite a bit to lose, it wouldn't start slowing down this soon. I am not happy where I am. I am happier than where I was but just not THERE yet. I am a natural worryer. That won't go away. But, once again, I am going to try to do myself a favor and not step on the scale every day. I don't need more to stress about. I'm having issues with my sister and I'm in the last few weeks of this semester in school so that keeps me stressed enough! I tell myself I know there will be fluctuations but I still let them bother me sometimes.

So, long story long ;), I am going to do phase 1 for about a week and start phase 2 again the 24th for 2 weeks and then move to phase 3 on December 8th so I am in maintenance for my trip. When I was talking to my sil one of the main factors, besides wanting to see just how much more I can lose before then, is just plain being scared of phase 3. :dizzy: I need the next few weeks to research that as much as I can.

Thanks for all of the help with this. And the thoughts and prayer for hubby's family. Something like that really makes my weight loss troubles look minimal. :(

Oh, and I am back to where I was last Thursday so I may actually get a loss tomorrow! Crossing my fingers for even the slightest bit and maybe I can finally hit that 50 pound mark I've been waiting forever for.

Originally Posted by leganegan (Post 4109592)

Oh man! You and Wuv might be neck and neck for BEST NSV EVER! :D

Originally Posted by 2RIDEROLLERCOAST (Post 4110164)

Cat - Hope you have a very Happy Birthday.

Lynsey - sorry for your families loss that has to be hard.

Man been gone a coupled days from here and so much to catch up on. Really super busy at work and then had to spend the day at home as my fridge wasn't working on the weekend... good thing it was cold here, had my frozen things and my fridge things outside to keep cold all day yesterday... Part needs to be ordered for the fridge but can use again after defrosting the freezer for 8 hours.
Lynsey how do you know you are the same weight as last week? Did you weigh yourself? hmmm I am sure in the sentence above you said you weren't going to any more too much stress...

It is only a number that we set for ourselves to reach, and like the rest of you I wanted to reach that number, but after months of just not getting anywhere I am in phase 3 for the second week and soon to be on maintenance. I weighed myself Monday as my coach wasn't around this week and am at 149 (unofficially) so half way through phase 3 and lost maybe 1/2 lb... so I am really happy about that. Another thing my size eights are baggy, and I am not sure if it is because I am wearing tights (still cold all the time and it is suppose to be COLD here the next 4 days). They are baggy in weird spots around my stomach and hip area... the reason I say weird is I have a baggy crotch... oh well.. My friend is living with me until she can move into her house (I think I mentioned this already sorry) but I have been enjoyed cooking (she doesn't like to cook) and giving her a sample of what I eat for supper... she definately likes the roasted vegetables, and I made a beef stew last night and she really liked that. Taco salad was a big hit and people where she works wants the recipe... all too funny..

So Lynsey I guess my point to my rambling is that yes we do make our goals mean so much to us... I really wanted to hit 100 lbs lost but you know what 93 lbs lost is a huge amount too and I should be proud of it. Which I am, but some day I am going to come back on here and say I have finally hit my 100 lbs mark...

Have a great day everyone, two of my 3 offices have issues this morning so I am off and running.:hug::hug:

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4108846)

The largest woman in the office just walked by my desk with a heaping pile of mac. salad. As she walked by she said, "I had to take it because I'm scared it will all be gone by the time I get back here for lunch."

Originally Posted by jennydoodle (Post 4108852)

Yes, I have found the "inner peace". And like Groove, it did not come easily or overnight.

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4109529)

My husband's cousin had triplets back in July. One came home a few weeks ago. One is doing great but the other has been up and down. Unfortunately, this afternoon he passed away. So sad. Keep his family in your parayers if you could.

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4109978)

After thinking hard and talking with my sister in law and the hubby I have decided to pull my head out of my bum and finish strong.

Originally Posted by gettinmygrooveback (Post 4110042)

Thanks for remembering Sandy! :)

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4110178)

I haven't made it to my goal of 59.8 pounds and it makes me angry but I'm also so close so what's the difference? I need to just stop being so darn hard on myself. I may not look picture perfect and be where I wanted to be but will I ever be? Probably not.

Originally Posted by Pxlkitty4 (Post 4110262)

Sounds like you are as stunned with people as I am. I saw someone eating a burger and fries recently. It was huge. I sat and ate my small salad and was completely satisfied. I felt like I was watching her poison herself.


I agree it doesn't come overnight. I still waffle back and forth as to whether I want to go back on P1 after the holidays. For now, though, I am happy where I am. I am still exercising 3x per week and my tummy is firming up nicely. But, what a nice problem to have -- whether to lose another 5-10lbs... I've never had THAT problem before.


Congrats! You made a good decision.

But you are much closer than you used to be, right? That's what I tell myself. Enjoy your massage. You deserve it.

Originally Posted by sandyh50 (Post 4110302)

Ok , weigh in this morning! I lost 2 pounds! 49 1/2 pounds gone! I would have hit over 50 if I hadn't had the big C! oh, well. gotta go, just a quick post from school.

Originally Posted by gettinmygrooveback (Post 4108644)

It sounds like you are beginning to come to terms with yourself. That elusive peace did not come to me overnight. I saw phasing out early as a failure. It took me some time to really see the big picture. I had many, many conversations with myself until I finally woke up one day and knew what was best for me. We are not defined by any number on the scale but while in weight loss mode....we put so much hardship on ourselves. Time to let it go. So happy to see jennydoodle has found it too!

Don't pay attention to what people say because it is a reflection of THEM and NOT YOU. I too went through that "you need to stop" phase. I just smiled.....none of their business. That has since stopped since my weight loss has leveled off.

You will, we all will, do just fine phasing off. Lovin' our new catch phrase "IT IS WHAT IT IS".

Wanted to mention....I saw my ex-husband over the weekend. First time in about 8 months. You should have seen him "looking" at me. When he was leaving my house, he leaned in...little too close....Conversation went something like "How much have you lost"....."A lot"....."well you look good"......"Thanks"......"(smiling) you look real good"....."Thanks" and I walked out of the room. Men.........

Originally Posted by Pxlkitty4 (Post 4108583)

Yes, sounds like the bread might be disagreeing with your system.

I suggesting looking for some low sugar/low fat granola to stir in with your yogurt. It's easy to get to 30gms carbs with granola, but it can easily also add to the fat grams.

For supplements, I found a potassium at Whole Foods, a cal/mag/zinc at Whole Foods, and still take a multivitamin (One-A-Day equivalent), and a stress B (Whole Foods). I also take 3x flaxseed oil capsules per day for the Omegas...

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4110774)

She said she's noticed such a change in her kids' behavior and the rest of them aren't near as tired and bogged down feeling. She does try to eat a slice of toast or 2 (Earth Grains) for breakfast but that's pretty much it. She bakes with wheat or gluten free flower and splenda or brown splenda and they eat that a lot and she's still not gaining. I would like to try that myself. She gave me lots of good tips for when I move to 3 so I hope I remember it all.

Originally Posted by Pxlkitty4 (Post 4111125)

I love hearing such positive stories about how people have changed what they feed their family.

We've cut WAY back on the sugar we give my son, and he is much more calm and can concentrate better. Also, I've been reading about the ADD epidemic in the country and how it started when everyone switched kids to lowfat milk at the age of two. Mine still gets whole (he's 4) and I plan to keep it that way. Our brains need fat. Our bodies don't need sugar, except from fruit.

Originally Posted by sandyh50 (Post 4111033)

Lynsey, I'm crossing my fingers for you!

OK, I had my first official "cheat" with eating candy tonight. I know, I know, eating extra Pure Protein bars were cheating too, but this is the first time I've done the candy. We are selling Montana made candy for a fund raiser and they gave us little bags of samples. I brought a bag home for my DH and ate it myself. sigh.... back to a phase one day tomorrow.

Originally Posted by sandyh50 (Post 4111196)

Woohoo Lynsey on making it to your 50 pounds lost goal!!! You and I have been neck and neck on this journey. I am a half pound away from 50 myself as you know!!

What keeps motivated to get over my bad eating day yesterday is to remember all the compliments I got when I wore my red velvety type size 9 pants yesterday!!!

Originally Posted by sandyh50 (Post 4111234)

LOL, Lynsey, 4 tenths! You could cough and we would be the same!

Originally Posted by sandyh50 (Post 4111238)

We might need to start another "Experienced" thread as we are approaching that magical 500 posts mark where the moderators close the thread. Just a thought.

Originally Posted by 2RIDEROLLERCOAST (Post 4111531)

Good morning everyone,

Everyone sounds like they are doing well, congrats Lynsey and Sandy with your 50lbs lost, it is an exciting moment when you get there.

I too have been hanging low lately, not a lot to talk about and now with a new roommate and 2 more dogs and another cat in my house it has been like a zoo. Trying hard to convince my friend that veggies aren't a bad thing, and so far she has eatten everything I have cooked, baked, roasted so all is good. Our first "BIG" winter storm is suppose to be happening today so I hope I make it home after work on time... Monday was really bad took 2 hours to get home.

She is good to have around, I was saying last night that I really wanted a cookie and she said no you can't have one, I said you are right and then made some ip pudding to have later. She does help to stop me if I get carried away. My dogs are adjusting to the new state of my house. Like for example my Red dog when I leave goes and crawls into bed with my friend, her 2 dogs and cat... getting a little jealous as she doesn't sleep with me much. The old girl (according to my friend) comes in her bedroom and dumps all the dog's food on the floor and then goes back downstairs. (she always trys to bury food) I think to eat later. She now eats around 230 or 300 am I can hear her dump the food and then start nibbling on it.

Lynsey - my breakfasts are going well. I have had to cut back on the bread though as I have found I get an upset stomach if I eat bread but am fine when I eat cereal.
My breakfasts consist of: dannon greek yogurt (I add splenda and vanilla) 1 cup of mixed berries (loosely one cup I don't measure probably more like 3/4) a tblsp peanut butter, and 1/3 cup of alpen sugar free musili. I sometimes get a cup of coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 in it instead of skim milk. This is my weekday breakfast and on the weekend I usually have poached eggs and a yogurt smoothie or yogurt and fruit in a bowl.
Phase 3 will be done on Tuesday morning when I am being set free into maintenance. I am ready and not going to be scared, this is life and I just have to adjust.
Have a great day all.

Originally Posted by 2RIDEROLLERCOAST (Post 4111531)

Good morning everyone,

Everyone sounds like they are doing well, congrats Lynsey and Sandy with your 50lbs lost, it is an exciting moment when you get there.

I too have been hanging low lately, not a lot to talk about and now with a new roommate and 2 more dogs and another cat in my house it has been like a zoo. Trying hard to convince my friend that veggies aren't a bad thing, and so far she has eatten everything I have cooked, baked, roasted so all is good. Our first "BIG" winter storm is suppose to be happening today so I hope I make it home after work on time... Monday was really bad took 2 hours to get home.

She is good to have around, I was saying last night that I really wanted a cookie and she said no you can't have one, I said you are right and then made some ip pudding to have later. She does help to stop me if I get carried away. My dogs are adjusting to the new state of my house. Like for example my Red dog when I leave goes and crawls into bed with my friend, her 2 dogs and cat... getting a little jealous as she doesn't sleep with me much. The old girl (according to my friend) comes in her bedroom and dumps all the dog's food on the floor and then goes back downstairs. (she always trys to bury food) I think to eat later. She now eats around 230 or 300 am I can hear her dump the food and then start nibbling on it.

Lynsey - my breakfasts are going well. I have had to cut back on the bread though as I have found I get an upset stomach if I eat bread but am fine when I eat cereal.
My breakfasts consist of: dannon greek yogurt (I add splenda and vanilla) 1 cup of mixed berries (loosely one cup I don't measure probably more like 3/4) a tblsp peanut butter, and 1/3 cup of alpen sugar free musili. I sometimes get a cup of coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 in it instead of skim milk. This is my weekday breakfast and on the weekend I usually have poached eggs and a yogurt smoothie or yogurt and fruit in a bowl.
Phase 3 will be done on Tuesday morning when I am being set free into maintenance. I am ready and not going to be scared, this is life and I just have to adjust.
Have a great day all.

Originally Posted by sandyh50 (Post 4112248)

I have been on the slippery slope of cheating the last 2 days. It's happening at nitetime. So I am going to try to have a strict phase one day and then decide to phase off completely properly. I hate the fact that I did not phase off properly. Obviously, I am ready for fruit and more and need to take a break. I hate saying this, but I want to do it right. sigh....

Originally Posted by sandyh50 (Post 4112248)

I have been on the slippery slope of cheating the last 2 days. It's happening at nitetime. So I am going to try to have a strict phase one day and then decide to phase off completely properly. I hate the fact that I did not phase off properly. Obviously, I am ready for fruit and more and need to take a break. I hate saying this, but I want to do it right. sigh....

Originally Posted by gettinmygrooveback (Post 4112299)

Right there with ya, Sandy! I was so grateful that no demon bars were in my house last night. I fixed myself a blueberry drink and it seemed to "calm" me. I almost talked myself into returning to Phase 1 and actually thoight about posting this morning asking for everyone to remind me just why, one week from today, I am beginning Phase 3. Al is well this morning...so far.

I hope you can find some peace with your decision.

Heading to New Orleans later this morning to see a physical therapist with regards to my knee and hip. I worked out last night and sure enough I have some swelling and stiffness.....he needs to see what I experiencing! Wish me luck!!!!

Stay strong everyone.....Life is good, let's live it, happily!

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4111163)

I know, it was so good to hear some of the stuff she was saying and I felt so empowered to do it in my own home and then my husband poo poos every idea I have. I guess if I just start changing what I buy, he'll have to go with it. She is taking some nutrition class and said they are doing a lot of studies on gluten and have found it makes adults sluggish and makes kids almost act as if they have ADD. My husband pulls the old, "Kids have been eating ____ for years and _____." Ugh!

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime (Post 4112336)

Don't come after me with the :rollpin: or the :club: or especially the :frypan: but I already stepped on the scale this morning. I have a problem, I understand! :^: Anyway, I've had a couple of awesome days and wanted to see if it was working. Well, I was down to 153.2. :o I've never seen a 153 number before so that was exciting. I know it will go up and down a bazillion times before next Thursday so I'm not holding my breath for a big number. Heck, I'd be cool with staying right here til Thursday. I have a big dinner out tomorrow night that scares me a little but the good number only makes me want to stay op that much more. I am off of work today for the baby's funeral so it will be a tough day. :( I hope everyone has a great weekend. :hug:


I got a little smilie happy in this post didn't I:joker: