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Yesterday was so busy that I missed the post by Aimeed3 about the shootings in St John the Baptist's Parish. I am so sorry for those families, to lose loved ones in this senseless and tragic way. As Vet and others said, it certainly puts things in perspective. Prayers going out to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones. I'm very sorry Aimee.
I haven't been on here much lately, have kinda been blah and undisciplined lately. Decided to stop back in here and get some of the positive energy you guys send thru the monitor!!!! I have realized however, that I am no longer in the obese category of the BMI chart... woo hoo!!! Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!!!
Yesterday was so busy that I missed the post by Aimeed3 about the shootings in St John the Baptist's Parish. I am so sorry for those families, to lose loved ones in this senseless and tragic way. As Vet and others said, it certainly puts things in perspective. Prayers going out to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones. I'm very sorry Aimee.
yea i am about 40 miles away from there. i hope those 5 people burn in ****!!!!!!!!!!!
Good morning everyone. Today is a really "eh" kind of day, following hot on the heels of yesterday, which was downright miserable pretty much. Let's see, how bad was I yesterday...Roastbeef sandwich and french onion soup for lunch (1/2 portions at applebee's), and I got a Taco Bell Fresco Bean Burrito spicy for dinner, no I didn't eat more than one, but one was enough, and then had some mini nutter butters...I'm thinking I had somewhere around 150-200g of carbs yesterday...but some how I don't know, it's just, not getting to me I guess? I am having my IP friendly bar in the morning, not having a snack, but I KNOW I'm chowing down way more carbs than I should if I want to stay in ketosis...I'm having a hard time caring right now and I'm not sure why, I mean, I know I look pretty good now, but still want to lose another 10-30 lbs (going to stop each 10 lb increment, take a good hard look in the mirror and then choose whether to lose any more).
Has anyone else ever had this problem? The lack of desire to continue when you get to a certain point?
I'm totally feeling the lack of desire. It is there all day, and then something happens at dinner time. I have been eating too much protein at dinner, eating sauces in restaurants, dipping into the cashew butter, chewing 12 pieces of gum, and eating extra restricteds. Ugggghhh. I was so good for so long (3 months of strictness is finally getting to me). Gotta get back to it--today is the day!
I haven't been on here much lately, have kinda been blah and undisciplined lately. Decided to stop back in here and get some of the positive energy you guys send thru the monitor!!!! I have realized however, that I am no longer in the obese category of the BMI chart... woo hoo!!! Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!!!
WOW! You have lost over 100 lbs. That's fantastic. I hope you can get back OP 100% so you can get to your goal.
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Originally Posted by Kaypix
Good morning everyone. Today is a really "eh" kind of day, following hot on the heels of yesterday, which was downright miserable pretty much. Let's see, how bad was I yesterday...Roastbeef sandwich and french onion soup for lunch (1/2 portions at applebee's), and I got a Taco Bell Fresco Bean Burrito spicy for dinner, no I didn't eat more than one, but one was enough, and then had some mini nutter butters...I'm thinking I had somewhere around 150-200g of carbs yesterday...but some how I don't know, it's just, not getting to me I guess? I am having my IP friendly bar in the morning, not having a snack, but I KNOW I'm chowing down way more carbs than I should if I want to stay in ketosis...I'm having a hard time caring right now and I'm not sure why, I mean, I know I look pretty good now, but still want to lose another 10-30 lbs (going to stop each 10 lb increment, take a good hard look in the mirror and then choose whether to lose any more).
Has anyone else ever had this problem? The lack of desire to continue when you get to a certain point?
I'm no where close to goal, so not having that issue. You need to be happy with yourself. If you are happy at your current weight then just phase out and work on maintenance. Looks like what you had yesterday will get that scale moving in the wrong direction.
Tomorrow is my birthday (35 UGH) so we were going to drop the baby and mom and dads while we go to dinner but you know what? I'm just not ready to eat out. I'm feeling strong, but I just don't want the stress on my birthday. Normally that would be big fatty meal, wine, cake. Not this time! I just don't want to put myself at a nice place surrounded by wine (ok it's mostly the wine) and struggle with not having a glass.
So I said to DH what I really want (and this is what i TRULY want, i don't feel deprived at all) is to go to my folks house, order in boiled lobster with lemon and salad and then I can sequester myself in my dad's man cave (awesome big TV and the most comfy reclining leather sofas) and watch Hunger Games (I didn't get to see it due to having the baby).
I haven't been on here much lately, have kinda been blah and undisciplined lately. Decided to stop back in here and get some of the positive energy you guys send thru the monitor!!!! I have realized however, that I am no longer in the obese category of the BMI chart... woo hoo!!! Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!!!
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Coach referral
Does anyone have a referral for a good coach in the Chestnut Hill/Philadelphia area? I'm finding lots of non-local colleagues are interested in doing IP but I hesitate to send them to some random clinic since clearly some coaches/clinics are better than others. I have a colleague in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia looking to start and would love a recommendation - PM me if you have one.
Good morning all - TGIF! Day 3 IP and smooth sailing. The headache is gone, and I'm finding the program easy to follow. I'm having labs done to see where my cholesterol, etc. is at my starting point, and have another one scheduled in a month. I'm anxious to see the improvement! No big plans for the weekend, but I have a lot of catching up to do with projects around the house. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Originally Posted by rainbowsmiles
T.G.I.F.!!!!!!!!!
DANCE LiKE YOUR'E ON iP AND LOViN iT!!!
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!
HOPE EVERYONE HAS A BEAUTIFUL COLORFULRAINBOWDAY!
This just screams happy dance, love it!
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Originally Posted by Kaypix
Good morning everyone. Today is a really "eh" kind of day, following hot on the heels of yesterday, which was downright miserable pretty much. Let's see, how bad was I yesterday...Roastbeef sandwich and french onion soup for lunch (1/2 portions at applebee's), and I got a Taco Bell Fresco Bean Burrito spicy for dinner, no I didn't eat more than one, but one was enough, and then had some mini nutter butters...I'm thinking I had somewhere around 150-200g of carbs yesterday...but some how I don't know, it's just, not getting to me I guess? I am having my IP friendly bar in the morning, not having a snack, but I KNOW I'm chowing down way more carbs than I should if I want to stay in ketosis...I'm having a hard time caring right now and I'm not sure why, I mean, I know I look pretty good now, but still want to lose another 10-30 lbs (going to stop each 10 lb increment, take a good hard look in the mirror and then choose whether to lose any more).
Has anyone else ever had this problem? The lack of desire to continue when you get to a certain point?
This is so typical of dieting, and has happened to me more times than I can count. Seems you get to a certain point where weight has been lost, things are definitely improved, and you become accepting of how things are before reaching the goal you set in the beginning. The honeymoon is over, and it's time to dig in with greater determination now. Look at it as beginning a second phase where the mental focus is more important that ever. Your goal is in sight - go for it. You can do this!
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Originally Posted by Aimiloo
Morning every body. Day 5 here, feeling good!
Tomorrow is my birthday (35 UGH) so we were going to drop the baby and mom and dads while we go to dinner but you know what? I'm just not ready to eat out. I'm feeling strong, but I just don't want the stress on my birthday. Normally that would be big fatty meal, wine, cake. Not this time! I just don't want to put myself at a nice place surrounded by wine (ok it's mostly the wine) and struggle with not having a glass.
So I said to DH what I really want (and this is what i TRULY want, i don't feel deprived at all) is to go to my folks house, order in boiled lobster with lemon and salad and then I can sequester myself in my dad's man cave (awesome big TV and the most comfy reclining leather sofas) and watch Hunger Games (I didn't get to see it due to having the baby).
So that is the plan
Happy Birthday a day early. Your plans sound awesome!!!
Last edited by stargirl66; 08-17-2012 at 09:39 AM.
IP Daily Chat Friday 8/17/12
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!! 
