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It is a beautiful, cool morning here and I love having the windows open for a few hours. Today, I am going to climb into my attic. Doesn't sound exciting, except for the fact that before the weight loss, I couldn't fit through the porthole (just the space between two ceiling joists), and now I can! So, after all these years of owning the house, I finally get to see firsthand what it looks like up there. There is the original 12ft plaster ceiling from when it was a schoolhouse, then the current drywall ceiling that is the standard 8 ft, both still in place, with this weird 4ft gap inbetween. Hard to explain.
One other piece of incredible news that has made me jump for joy, and that is that my little sister and I, after 10 years of estrangement, have started over, and she is once again in my life. I am so happy I could burst. It feels like doing IP started something in motion in my life and it's all good, all good.
Well that's all I've got this morning...still waking up with my tea and oatmeal.
Ha! I was up early. There was no new thread so I figured out how to start one (this took some time). By that time there were two! Luckily I also read how to close a thread so as not to confuse anyone!!
I get several Email positive daily thoughts/affirmations. Here is mine for today:
...that he who eats till he is sick, must fast till he is well
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Well, ain't that the doggone truth! After my first week, fasting til I'm well on IP seems to be the way for me. I need the structure after several failed attempts at retuning to Atkins after a hiatus & the scale just climbing & climbing. I'm just glad all of you are here to do it with me. It would be lonely (and not nearly as easy) without you.
Morning all, well today is WI #15, got on the home scale and am up 2 lbs from yesterday, yikes, I will wait until the official WI to react. Either way, I am going in the right direction on that darned scale. Ok, I will check back in after WI. For all those who have WI today good luck, for the rest of you, please stay OP. IP works!
One other piece of incredible news that has made me jump for joy, and that is that my little sister and I, after 10 years of estrangement, have started over, and she is once again in my life. I am so happy I could burst. It feels like doing IP started something in motion in my life and it's all good, all good.
Margaret
Margaret - Making one positive change often 'leaks' to other parts of your life. Enjoy your time with your sister.
Morning all, well today is WI #15, got on the home scale and am up 2 lbs from yesterday, yikes, I will wait until the official WI to react. Either way, I am going in the right direction on that darned scale. Ok, I will check back in after WI. For all those who have WI today good luck, for the rest of you, please stay OP. IP works!
Up 2 pounds from yesterday - YIPES! Me too. I think it was because i had my big meal at 7pm in stead of 3pm (we had guests.) Keeping the food on the lighter side today (no restricteds, all shakes for IP) and let's see if that balances my body out.
Good Morning All -
Off to my first "important" meeting of my new job today - wearing a new dress (not used to that - ALWAYS used to wear pants) - need to remember to sit "ladylike" as my mom used to say!
Last night I bought a rotisserie chicken that was labeled on the outside "Oven Roasted" but on the inside "Touch of Honey" - I was so annoyed because it had honey and brown sugar in the ingredients! DH asked if I could just peel off the skin and eat it - but I wouldn't take the risk and he ended up making the steaks I bought instead - which were delicious - along with grilled peppers - YUM! Would you have eaten the chicken? Am I too cautious (or crazy as some might call it - lol!)
Margaret - so wonderful for you - family is always a balancing act, but thrilled you two are starting over!
Lisa - this is truly the last diet you'll ever need - I never thought I could feel so in control of my eating or my life and these boards are full of the most wonderful people - good luck in your journey - it's SO worth it - and I'm not done yet!
Finally some cooler weather in upstate NY! Good Luck at your weighins today ladies.
Sewmam - so funny, I was at my nieces graduation and another sibling was there ( we are estranged,long story) and she spoke (nicely) to me, after 6 years. It made it more comfortable, but there will never be a close relationship again. I can't handle the drama. lol
I am off to do what I really enjoy, some LongArm Quilting! Have a great day ladies & gents!
Quick Question: those who use alternatives or IP... I made up pudding for a few days ahead (Healthsmart choc. marshmallow) in individual glass cups. It was fine day 1 & 2, but last night I went to get it for my 8pm snack and it was like water and bubbly on top. I threw it out! Anyone have that happen, I usually make just one in the morning for my evening snack, but had a busy few days and thought I would make ahead. thanks
Good morning! My scale was up 2 lbs today as well!! I had a great weekend at a family gathering of 50-60 people at my in laws. There was a catered meal, none of which I could eat! The meat was drowning in sauce and all the "salads" we're mayo based! Good thing I came prepared! I brought individually frozen portions of dinner protein, veggie stir fry for dinner, all my packets, and 2 HUGE veggies trays to share! My veggie trays were destroyed! You should have seen the dessert table! All homemade old fashioned pies, cakes, cheesecakes, OMG it looked evil. I DID NOT HAVE ONE SINGLE LICK OR TASTE, and had to sit with everyone as they all talked about how wonderful it all was!!
I had to endure comments like, why don't you have a wee piece? Or just a taste? Or why cant you have any? Or sucks not be you. Actually I felt i was the lucky one. In control. Watching them all stuff their faces. It was kinda gross actually. And I was so proud of myself for getting through the next day at the lake, watching everyone having coolers, beer, glasses of wine, etc. I just kept on with my water. With a slice of lemon in it, I felt divine.
I know that food will always be there. I know that I can control it now. It is just food, it doesn't come get me I have to go get it. I am the one I charge. Last year, the OLD me would have been eating non stop. That's how you get over 300 lbs! Oh gawd, the NEW me is not the old me and I'm don't want to go back, so I will just keep on keeping on.
Even though I didn't get my scale reward. Le sigh. I sure would have liked to see a loss after that challenging weekend. But I know the sun always makes me hold fluid, so I'm hoping the whoosh fairy comes my way this week!
Sorry for the long post! Have a great day my IPeeps!!
Last edited by mompattie; 08-07-2012 at 08:42 AM.
Reason: Typos
It is a beautiful, cool morning here and I love having the windows open for a few hours. Today, I am going to climb into my attic. Doesn't sound exciting, except for the fact that before the weight loss, I couldn't fit through the porthole (just the space between two ceiling joists), and now I can! So, after all these years of owning the house, I finally get to see firsthand what it looks like up there. There is the original 12ft plaster ceiling from when it was a schoolhouse, then the current drywall ceiling that is the standard 8 ft, both still in place, with this weird 4ft gap inbetween. Hard to explain.
One other piece of incredible news that has made me jump for joy, and that is that my little sister and I, after 10 years of estrangement, have started over, and she is once again in my life. I am so happy I could burst. It feels like doing IP started something in motion in my life and it's all good, all good.
Well that's all I've got this morning...still waking up with my tea and oatmeal.
Hope you all have a fantastic, inspiring Tuesday!
Margaret
What an adventure in your own house! And it is amazing to reunite with family after so long. My dad and I were not on speaking terms for quite a few years after my mom passed away. When we finally reconciled it was awesome, and he has been in my life ever since Good luck!
And good luck to everyone with WI today! May the Whoosh fairy be kind to you all!
Good morning all......... Just had to pop on here and vent a bit.... my second son will be sworn in at the end of Aug and will officially be a member of the Cdn Forces! He leaves on Sept 1 for basic training....that is my second son that has enlisted. Now.. I will have NO kids left at home... empty nest. And while I read some women CELEBRATE that... I cannot, and dont understand that concept?? I am THRILLED for him, for both of them..they have a secure, safe job, good wages, full benefits... will see the world... you WANT this for your kids...especially young men..right? You want to see them confident in themselves... and successful. I by no means wanted them living at home way into thier twenties ...so yes, I sound all mixed up. But now.......it will be just me and my boyfreind of 16 years... and it will be an adjustment for me. I will not dwell on this... I will try to keep busy...but i have to say... this has started to throw me into bursts of uncontrollable eating fits... while not huge amounts of carbs... still not avoiding them... bread, maybe a slice here and there... pizza? 1-2 slices... cheese and wine almost each evening!!!!! mostly cheese....... i feel ugly and horrible and sad.... i have not gone on the scale in about one week... but from my most controlled weight of 167 I have jumped to near 180. I am scared. Scared to totally let go and be in my fat clothes again... I know I am realizing this now... and this is a good sign as I can still stop it... but then my emotions get going again......... look at me going on and on...... probably putting some of you to sleep LOL...... anyways... I will get control of this disease of emotional eating... I will try my best... today is a new day. 2 hard boiled eggs for breakfast, light muscle milk and salad for lunch, fish and cucumbers for supper and will NOT have my cheese in the evening.... (will try hard anyways) and just have my protien cereal......... have a great day everyone... my apologies for the long post. I wish all of you much success, as it DOES work... thanks for listening
It is a beautiful, cool morning here and I love having the windows open for a few hours. Today, I am going to climb into my attic. Doesn't sound exciting, except for the fact that before the weight loss, I couldn't fit through the porthole (just the space between two ceiling joists), and now I can! So, after all these years of owning the house, I finally get to see firsthand what it looks like up there. There is the original 12ft plaster ceiling from when it was a schoolhouse, then the current drywall ceiling that is the standard 8 ft, both still in place, with this weird 4ft gap inbetween. Hard to explain.
One other piece of incredible news that has made me jump for joy, and that is that my little sister and I, after 10 years of estrangement, have started over, and she is once again in my life. I am so happy I could burst. It feels like doing IP started something in motion in my life and it's all good, all good.
Well that's all I've got this morning...still waking up with my tea and oatmeal.
Hope you all have a fantastic, inspiring Tuesday!
Margaret
WOW....sounds like this is a great week for you.
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Originally Posted by LOSINGFORGOOD2010
Good morning all......... Just had to pop on here and vent a bit.... my second son will be sworn in at the end of Aug and will officially be a member of the Cdn Forces! He leaves on Sept 1 for basic training....that is my second son that has enlisted. Now.. I will have NO kids left at home... empty nest. And while I read some women CELEBRATE that... I cannot, and dont understand that concept?? I am THRILLED for him, for both of them..they have a secure, safe job, good wages, full benefits... will see the world... you WANT this for your kids...especially young men..right? You want to see them confident in themselves... and successful. I by no means wanted them living at home way into thier twenties ...so yes, I sound all mixed up. But now.......it will be just me and my boyfreind of 16 years... and it will be an adjustment for me. I will not dwell on this... I will try to keep busy...but i have to say... this has started to throw me into bursts of uncontrollable eating fits... while not huge amounts of carbs... still not avoiding them... bread, maybe a slice here and there... pizza? 1-2 slices... cheese and wine almost each evening!!!!! mostly cheese....... i feel ugly and horrible and sad.... i have not gone on the scale in about one week... but from my most controlled weight of 167 I have jumped to near 180. I am scared. Scared to totally let go and be in my fat clothes again... I know I am realizing this now... and this is a good sign as I can still stop it... but then my emotions get going again......... look at me going on and on...... probably putting some of you to sleep LOL...... anyways... I will get control of this disease of emotional eating... I will try my best... today is a new day. 2 hard boiled eggs for breakfast, light muscle milk and salad for lunch, fish and cucumbers for supper and will NOT have my cheese in the evening.... (will try hard anyways) and just have my protien cereal......... have a great day everyone... my apologies for the long post. I wish all of you much success, as it DOES work... thanks for listening
Don't let this set you back. You worked hard to get were you are and you can get back on track. I struggle with emotional eating also, so I understand how it feels impossible to stop sometimes.
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Originally Posted by mompattie
Good morning! My scale was up 2 lbs today as well!! I had a great weekend at a family gathering of 50-60 people at my in laws. There was a catered meal, none of which I could eat! The meat was drowning in sauce and all the "salads" we're mayo based! Good thing I came prepared! I brought individually frozen portions of dinner protein, veggie stir fry for dinner, all my packets, and 2 HUGE veggies trays to share! My veggie trays were destroyed! You should have seen the dessert table! All homemade old fashioned pies, cakes, cheesecakes, OMG it looked evil. I DID NOT HAVE ONE SINGLE LICK OR TASTE, and had to sit with everyone as they all talked about how wonderful it all was!!
I had to endure comments like, why don't you have a wee piece? Or just a taste? Or why cant you have any? Or sucks not be you. Actually I felt i was the lucky one. In control. Watching them all stuff their faces. It was kinda gross actually. And I was so proud of myself for getting through the next day at the lake, watching everyone having coolers, beer, glasses of wine, etc. I just kept on with my water. With a slice of lemon in it, I felt divine.
I know that food will always be there. I know that I can control it now. It is just food, it doesn't come get me I have to go get it. I am the one I charge. Last year, the OLD me would have been eating non stop. That's how you get over 300 lbs! Oh gawd, the NEW me is not the old me and I'm don't want to go back, so I will just keep on keeping on.
Even though I didn't get my scale reward. Le sigh. I sure would have liked to see a loss after that challenging weekend. But I know the sun always makes me hold fluid, so I'm hoping the whoosh fairy comes my way this week!
Sorry for the long post! Have a great day my IPeeps!!
Good job! I'm sure your next WI will make up for it.
Margaret - I was so happy to read your news. I have an estranged brother and hope that some day he will come back to us as well. Posts like this give me hope. You just made it an inspiring Tuesday!
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Originally Posted by shathom
Morning all, well today is WI #15, got on the home scale and am up 2 lbs from yesterday, yikes, I will wait until the official WI to react. Either way, I am going in the right direction on that darned scale. Ok, I will check back in after WI. For all those who have WI today good luck, for the rest of you, please stay OP. IP works!
You'll get it! Doesn't it just su** that on WI day the scale decides to move up?? There must be a conspiracy..where's our IPTV reporter on the scene?!
lol
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Originally Posted by drakegirl
Good Morning All -
Off to my first "important" meeting of my new job today - wearing a new dress (not used to that - ALWAYS used to wear pants) - need to remember to sit "ladylike" as my mom used to say!
Have a great OP day all!
I totally do silly stuff like scrape off skin, sauce, etc. IP makes us a tad neurotic - in a good way!
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Originally Posted by usmcvet
Good morning everyone.
Morning handsome
Quote:
Originally Posted by mompattie
I know that food will always be there. I know that I can control it now. It is just food, it doesn't come get me I have to go get it. I am the one I charge. Last year, the OLD me would have been eating non stop. That's how you get over 300 lbs! Oh gawd, the NEW me is not the old me and I'm don't want to go back, so I will just keep on keeping on.
this is a great way to think of it! We have a picnic on Sunday and it will be much the same - way too much bad food. I'll be good - what's funny is now i think things like "i'm so gonna cheat...and eat a mango before i would have had brownies all day!
IP Daily Chat Tuesday 08/07/2012
