Day 3 of IP...feeling skinnier already :)

I had a great outlet shopping morning (tax free weekend in TX)! Fit into size 0 at Ann Taylor, I guess that BF% whoosh really made the difference - I was there shopping 2 weeks ago and was comfortably in the 2s. Just goes to show there is more to our bodies than the number on the scale, since I have lost 0lb since starting the phase off, yet my clothes are still shrinking. I will say I am pleasantly surprised that I am still transforming positively during the phase off process.

I just came from a beer & brats farewell for a buddy I've known since elementary, middle, & high school. Another childhood friend was there too and both gave noticeable reactions and skinny comments. They've known me as the perpetual chubby kid, so it was great to show them the new me!

locopollo - There is okra all over Dallas! If you can make it to the downtown Farmers Market I bet you will find it over there. I found it at Central Market (the BEST produce IMHO) and Krogers here in Plano.

I miss Cadu!

Awesome!

My Day 4
 

Day 4 has left me feeling super tired and super CRABBY!

This too shall pass?!

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Speaking of okra, I have some roasting in the oven right now. I found it at one of the farmer's markets in town.

Fueling the okra envy!!!

I'm on day 8. Day 5 is when my body finally adjusted to the diet and I started feeling normal. It will pass! It gets easier with each day that passes. Hang in there!


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Week 1 WI: -6.6

Thanks! I will hang in there...just might roll a few heads along the way!!
You regained your energy level? I'm usually a pretty energetic person...

Okay - maybe not the same thing, but fresh Okra is scarce in these parts. However I did find Kroger all natural cut Okra in the freezer 12 ounce packages 10 for $10 (regular $1.99 each). I have 9 trays of it in the dehydrator tonight - lol I hope I like it as well as I did the fresh. Not sure why I wouldn't. I checked them and they are all slimy as the fresh were before. The cut pieces are a bit larger than I did the fresh ones, but I don't think that will be a problem. Anyway, felt like a score finding it for 1/2 off.

Cabelas has a door buster sale next Saturday, with $80 off on a nice dehydrator. Sale price $119. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...h-All+Products . (in store only I believe - there's one fairly near us). We were really leaning towards an Excalibur dehydrator on Amazon but it's a bit over $200, so the savings is really pulling us to this sale. We'll see. My mom's machine we're using doesn't have a temperature control, like either of these other models will have and we are going to be making jerky with it is the idea.

When okra is not in season, I also buy it frozen. I like it just as well :)

BTW-Loving my $15 Hamilton Beach personal blender. It is just too easy and convenient. My husband rolled his eyes when I told him how much it cost (he just bought an expensive Vitamixer). I like my blender better...worth every penny :)

Good Evening and happy saturday night... Well..vacation is over almost and i have returned home to my little port hardy..Thank God..its so much cooler up here..Down in Victoria we were having highs of 30 and 33 degrees C... and my little girl was a cranky pots because she couldnt tolerate the heat very well...

So...update on the 90 day challenge..Im officially two months in and my parents went for their official weigh in as well..(They chose their own diets) and my Dad lost 5 pounds in two months and my mom lost 3 pounds in two months.(really sounds like there diet is working for them hey?) In two months i have lost 32 pounds as of today. Thank you IP!

It was a crazy week at the parents house. I stayed 100% OP and did just fine but my mother appeared to be obsessing over everything she put in her mouth...It was like "oh i cant have a banana, its too high in sugar" but " i will have a piece of bread, its only got 21 grams of carbs" Another example of how there diet is going " I need a few cheesies to get these vitamins down" and "Im being bad and having the yam fries with my turkey sandwich on whole grain bread" (by the way..the fries were piled high..like were talking a mountain full served up with a whopping of mayo on the side") And if that wasnt enough... I came home from going for a swim with my hubby and found my parents eating "take out pizza..the greasy kind with loads of cheese"...And in my head im thinking " man oh man..no wonder your only losing 3 pounds in two months..your eating wont do anything to help you lose weight"...

Ive had several NSV's by the way..

1) I went shopping for a beautiful dress..size 20! And i have some curves back
2) My bra that i just bought is already gapping and loose
3) I sat through lunch today with my family watching them eat burgers and fries out and i ate a ceaser salad, without the crutons , with the dressing on the side and a side order of fresh shrimp to go on top.
4) I watched my hubby and father eat doughnut holes in front of me this morning at tim hortons
5) I watched my friends eat microwave popcorn
6) I fed my daughter a muffin today and didnt even taste it.

Point is: Ive learned to say no and to not even go there...I have been succeeding like crazy...and im so proud of it..because the best NSV was when i got to wear my new lingire that i had bought last year off the internet but couldnt fit last year after i quit the diet...Well i stuck to my diet..and now it fits! and hubby says "rawr" it looks good!

So ya..thats my week!

Anywho..happy OP peeps..this diet works!

My package showed up!!!!

It was delivered to the next block. Monroe, Madison...it happens. Once someone left baby shower gifts on my porch. :)

Yep! My husband loved the roasted okra, but me - not so much. Then again he has always loved okra, and I haven't. Thankfully I roasted broccoli with the okra, so we were both happy.

Awesome job!

I cant wait to hear how the okra turns out! Nice price!