Jennydoodle- I'm just glad that you're around as much as you are!! I've found that when one of us is down and another is doing well it is so helpful to just try and emulate what they're doing... and eventually I can find my way back to the 'path'...
I really was enjoying testing out the CSP... made it into the second week and wasn't having any reactions... was slowly and steadily losing... but without exercise I think my overall energy equation (cals in vs. cals out) wasn't enough to get me back in my jeans quite as quickly as I wanted... Ahhh Patience. Still working on that one
I'm a sucker for a Pina Colada but the only time I let myself have them was when I was in Hawaii... and I sure did enjoy them... but I try to stick with low cal/ low carb drinks cause I do like to dance now and again
And the two go hand in hand...
Ishbel- I have to admit that after you talked about being in the 100% page to help you out with phase 1 days... I started stalking it... It is a helpful reminder that my seven days is but a pittance. And such a great reminder to stay strong in the face of cravings, self doubt and diet weariness. Because there is a tremendous payoff to be had. Self confidence, self efficacy and determination. I really do believe these returns to Phase 1 in maintenance (be it the one day a week or a reboot) bring it all back. The work ethic and the focus and the determination. To be the masters of ourselves. (Super duper cheesy but true...
) Guess I'm an old fashioned kind of girl who believes nothing worth having is going to come easy... and maintenance constantly proves this to me...
There's been a lot of discussion re the scale issue (please refer to the reboot page if you'd like to see it)... definitely to each their own... If once a week works for you and keeps you on track great, bi weekly is what I will be aiming for after I'm done this run of Phase 1... Enough to have an honest reminder of where I stand- without driving myself crrrrazzzzzy
Getting a couple pounds under goal then not wanting the scale to go up and just keep it there is totally normal. All of the sudden your goal weight changes from x amount to x-3. It's addictive a bit seeing a lower #...
Cassi- Thank you for posting in here! I can honestly pinpoint my Hawaiin vacation as a turning point in maintenance. Without the scale, no internet to track, it was up to me to follow as best I could. And I thought I did. Til I came home and had an extra 2 pounds on me that I never did manage to get rid of. My mentality changed...
All I can say is get back on Phase 1 and recommit to it. Bloody well easier said than done but it's vital. Because it really is all a head game... And when you tell yourself that you are going to make it to x weight on Phase 1 or that you are going to spend x amount of weeks on Phase 1 and you follow through on that you will trust yourself again. Good old self efficacy. Number one quality in maintenance. Keep your promises to yourself.
You were worth it to lose the weight. You're worth it to keep it off!! It's one looong day at a time but hey you can join me in stalking the 100% thread!
BusyMom- I HATED Phase 2. My ultimate nemesis that one. The only time that I didn't lose in the whole course of the program was first week of Phase 2. It was less convenient. It was less tasty. Yep, definitely could have ditched that Phase altogether and would've been happier for it. My second week I did pull off a loss by having either eggs or fish as my protein. Boring but it worked. And with your big loss from last week your body is probably evening out a bit. I would completely expect to see a loss next week!
PurpleSky- No, I wouldn't expect that nuts will satisfy a chocolate craving- body says I want something sweet and you're giving me savory- but you're right- the hope is that with time the nuts will indeed usurp the chocolate cravings... might just take awhile...
NewEnglander- You sound like you're dealing with your bout of steroids pretty well all things considered... And you're very right in that if you do bloat or gain due to excess appetite Phase 1 awaits... Your sweet tooth sounds as bad as mine! You could try making your own nutella... if you have a food processor it's fairly simple and it would be an OP snack as it's just nuts and cocoa... But that might be a bad idea... cause if you're anything like me what you make always tastes better than what you buy and it's harder to stop...
