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WF = Walden Farms
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[Cadu]

Happy Friday Everybody

ok, so, a few weeks ago I posted that I was able to fit in a pair of jeans that I couldnt fit into previously and it was a great feeling. Yesterday I was able to take them same jeans off without un buttoning or unzipping them. They are too big now!

This program is crazy good.

Have a great day OP day today.

[countryck22]

That must feel awesome.. Keep up the great worl


Happy great OP Friday

[carolirish]

That's the best feeling Cadu! I had weigh in #3 today and am down 2 more lbs. This is a lovely surprise because the scale did not budge for a whole week! I got TOM and I reckon this must be the cause. I just found a meatloaf recipe I want to try this weekend. Good luck all.

[Ryuu]

Thought i was doing so well this week. Really felt like I was losing only to check this morning and I gain 1 lb! Frustrating.

[MaggieD]

Congratulations, Cadu and Carolirish. You both are doing so fantastic!

Ryuu, I empathize totally with your frustration. I have also benn 100% OP all week and the scale is not moving an ounce. I don't even have TOM as a possible explanation. Maybe for us both, we are at least losing inches without knowing it. Let's both try and stick with it. I'm pulling for you!

[Sewmam]

Originally Posted by Ryuu

Thought i was doing so well this week. Really felt like I was losing only to check this morning and I gain 1 lb! Frustrating.

That 1 lb could be water or bowel movements. Was this your weekly weigh-in? I bought a scale for home, after years of not having one, but I will not use it everyday. Weight can vary too much during a day, over a few days, so I don't want to add that to my list of obsessions.

If you were doing well, take credit for it! Keep it up!

[Sewmam]

Originally Posted by Cadu

Happy Friday Everybody

ok, so, a few weeks ago I posted that I was able to fit in a pair of jeans that I couldnt fit into previously and it was a great feeling. Yesterday I was able to take them same jeans off without un buttoning or unzipping them. They are too big now!

This program is crazy good.

Have a great day OP day today.

Yes! I started out with all elastic band jeans, got to where I had to safety pin them to stay up, and now I'm in all zippered jeans and the 14's fall off. Now a 10 is just right. Unfreakin' believable!

Congratulations!

[Sewmam]

Good morning all! My goal today and this weekend is to not have any sugar-free jello! It is no cal/no carb/no sugar, but still, I end up craving some everyday and that concerns me. I'm thinking, if I can't control that, how am I going to control cravings when I'm in maintenance next week?

What I am going to do is see if Macy's has another $5 robe on the clearance rack, and shorten it for a bed jacket, and look for decent hiking boots. The ones I have are not supportive enough and I want to increase my walking everyday...

[sabredawn10]

Day 4~The head is killing me! So I must be doing something right!! Have a great OP day! TGIF!!

[Sewmam]

Originally Posted by sabredawn10

Day 4~The head is killing me! So I must be doing something right!! Have a great OP day! TGIF!!

I think it was wuv who posted that putting a little salt on your hand and licking it will help with headaches or nausea - electrolyte balance c/be the problem.

[Chloe222]

Originally Posted by sabredawn10

Day 4~The head is killing me! So I must be doing something right!! Have a great OP day! TGIF!!

Try some sea salt - just sprinkle some in your palm, lick it, have some water. That often helps.

[Ducksmy]

TGIF!
Cadu wow chickie you go! Awesome!
Sewmam What an accomplishment! So inspired by you!
NSV for me love laying on my belly...... too uncomfortable before, now no problem!
Ryuu- keep going, I didn't beleive it before but just stick it out and it will happen!
Sabredawn- lick the salt! It helps...... you can do this!
Love and happiness wished for each one here!

[Lettuce wrap]

Good morning. Long day on the road today but should be ok. I saw a a shirt on line that said. " one F-ing day at a time". It made me laugh. Hope it give you a laugh too!

[kellycg102]

Morning all, feeling better today, I checked the scale today and I was down a little more then a pound from yesterday, I won't check again now until weigh in but I was curious. Going to the movies with one of my kids and husband tonight to see Hunger Games, very excited, but a bit anxious with the food. I will be ok tho, I have done it before being on Atkins I can do it again. Still can't believe how great I feel....it truly is unbelievable how easy this plan is to follow and to stay on. I haven't thought of slipping once. Have a great day and stay focused