IP Daily Chat Wednesday 08/22/2012
 

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Good Wednesday morning. I am such a night owl, but am making an effort to get up at 6 when my husband leaves for work so I can make him a spinach chocolate shake. I know it is only day 2 but it is so nice to a have a couple of hours before all the little girls get up.

WI#4 -1lb and 1-1/2in for a total of 13.6lbs and 12-3/4in!

Good Morning IPeeps:
I made it thru day one, again,:D with no problem. I just got finished reading thru yesterday' posts. For those of you who know me, you know that I have been trying ot lose weight for the past 19 years. In 2000 I found out that I had cervical cancer and at this time I was traveling with DH and everytime we stopped for gas, I would buy enogh junk food to eat to make it until the next gas stop. This was comforting me. Well, before you know it, 10, 20, 30 pounds just appeared on me. I noticed, but I didn't care, DH told me the he would love me no matter how I looked. Then one day I got on the scale and to my amazement more had attached itself to me, so now I was 90 pounds overweight. I was always too tired to exercise, so I just stayed on the couch. On Sept 8 2002, I joined LA and had wonderful success, I had lost 50 pounds by the end of Janurary. Then I began to have problems as work and where did I trun? Right back to my comfort.....FOOD. Gained all the weight back and then some. I tried Phen Phen, I tired the cabbage soup diet, the hot dog diet, the heart diet, I joined weight watchers, even tried over the counter diet pills. Nothing worked. I loved food way to much to stay OP on anything. Then last year I was out shopping for clothes, I went to the dressing room to try on what I thought was my size and it didn't fit, I went and got another and and another and the same thing. Finally on the fourth try I had found the one that fit and it was 4 sizes bigger than I thought I was. I just broke down and cried.......I had finally had enough. I didn't know what to do, because I had tried everything and nothing worked. I stumbled across this site and I lurked for awhile, I watched Wuv's posts and watched her lose. I researched this plan until I was going crossed eyed, and I decided that I would give it a try. But I could not afford the cost of the plan and Dh woudl not be too happy to fork out the money again and then me fail AGAIN. So I decided to try doing it with Alternatives. I began to lose and I was feeling to much better. I have done wonderfully so far on the plan and I am amazed that I have stuck with it.

DH asked me a couple of weeks ago if there was someone else, and I told him no and asked him why. He said because I am losing weight and changing the way I look. He said that he has been begging me for years to lose weight and I haven't done it and all of a sudden I am doing it so there must be someone else. I told him no, that I had finally had enough. He said that I have said that before, I told him that this time I had, that even tho I tried to lose weight before my mind was not in the right mindset. That I had to have the right mindset and this time I have it. And I am determined to lose this weight and keep it off. I have finally come to realize that I am not giving up certain foods forever, they are going to be there when I am finished. I am giving up the foods for now to better myself and cleanse myself from all the damage that I have done to my body. I am learning how to eat, how to have self control. I have learned that I AM CONTROLING THE FOOD, THE FOOD DOES NOT CONTROL ME!!!! Do I want to sneak a taste of something? Sure. But I don't because I love myself too much to ruin what I have been working so hard for. So trust me when I say that I totally understand where some of you come from when you say that you want to have extra bars, or just a little taste of something, what can it hurt? Maybe nothing, but yourself. Yes, this is a strict plan, but you are worth it. Go get a pen/pencil and some paper and sit down and write a letter to yourself as to why you want this this. Be honset and don't hold anything back. I know that I had posted somewhere on here my letter. Keep the letter with you, any time that you want to cheat, taste, have extras etc.....pull that letter out and read it.

We are all here to support one another and always will be. That it the good thing about this site, we all know what each other is going thru in one way or another. We understand slip ups, they are going to happen, just pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get right back on the horse, but intentional slip ups are not understandable. If you purposly do it, then you need to step back and rethink this, try and figure out why you are doing it and if you are really in the right mindset to continue on this plan, you are only hurting yourself by doing it. Don't you thing that you are worth it? Do you not think that you deserve it? You know what?? I do, I think every single one of us is woth it and we deserve it!!! We deserve to look good, feel good, be HAPPY with ourselves and with life.


So..........remember everone, any loss is a good loss not matter how small. It is just that much less you are carrying around on your body this week than you were last. And if there is a gain, it is no big deal, because we are not eating enough for it to be "fat". Just hang in there, this plan does work.

Hugs and Kisses all!!!

Good morning all! Perfect trifecta today!

DH and I have both been on IP since Memorial Day (he a bit longer.)

Today - he weighed in at 199.2 (down 68 pounds) and I hit my original goal of 135 (down 32 pounds). This also means we hit a combined weight loss of 100 pounds - and we start planning our dream vacation to Maldives (probably 2 years away, but something to anticipate.)

DH looking to lose another 25-30 pounds. I am thinking 5 more? 10? it's kind of addictive! No lower than 125 -

With luck DH will reach goal by late October, getting him to Phase 4 by the holidays.

thanks for being a place i can show off.

I am the queen of camping on IP -- spent 2 lots of 10-14 days without hydro on IP this summer. I confess that I did have a very small propane fridge, so could keep my veggies cool, but I couldn't go buy any new ones. What I brought in to the spot was all I had. What is it about the camping trip that makes you think you can't do IP? A few good ideas:
-- freeze ahead (I had some veggies pureed and frozen-- that was my "ice" for cooler, and then I added to my soup to eat! I also bought frozen spinach in cubes so I could grab a few of those at a time
-- bags of premix salad and veggies so it doesn't matter if ice melts on them, they'll be dry
-- the "green" veggie keep tupperware really do work (got my "As seen on tv" set at Giant Tiger) I presliced celery to fit, and it kept fruit for my kids like cherries not squished and not slimy. The food kept for the whole two weeks without going gross
-- RTD drinks in a pinch, lots of bottles of water, and I confess I had some Coke Zero if I felt like I needed a pop
--Shrimp kebabs, Chicken burgers, salads... all camping friendly (just no bun)
-- when everyone else cracks the chips and s'mores, I cracked my BBQ Ridges and begrudgingly shared "just one" to all the people who wanted to try them.
-- You don't need electricity to use your shaker, but if you need your magic bullet to make shakes, and are not at a site that has electricity, buy a car adaptor so you can have a "plug" option. We had no car, so my hubby brought in a charged battery thing that I could plug my magic bullet into. Not that is love ;)
-- And finally, I suspect "booze" is the real culprit for a lot of "long weekend getaways". I once had the low carb beer and Skinny girl wine one weekend so I felt like I was doing low carb drinking, but now I know that even low carb beer has 67g of carbs and that's too high so I say the booze isn't worth it.

I just joined the "never to be 200 again club" this month too and am excited... I send you both cheers, but these are BLUE for hubby:cheer3::cheer3::cheer3:

Rissimo - that is so well said! We need to love ourselves more - because all that food certainly didn't love us back!!!

Today is WI Wednesday! I don't really feel like I've lost anything this week though - it's felt like TOM has been on his way for the last week and a half, but nothing has happened yet. (I know I'm not pregnant, it's probably from the diet and my body adjusting). Hubby says I look like I've gotten a little smaller again, so maybe I'll see an inches loss if no pounds. I've stayed OP all week but haven't been quite as good about my water as usual so we'll see how it pans out.

I've seen many folks on here who had TOM come sooner or stay longer than normal - but has anyone else NOT gotten their visit after starting IP? Just wondering if it's something I need to have looked at.

Good morning, all

Just checking in to let you know I'm still out here and OP. I'm up in northerm Michigan with rural archiac phone lines and PeoplePC dialup. Makes it hard to be online, plus there's a ton of wonderful things to do here, so I'm busy. I miss everyone and reading the threads on the forum. I do not have a scale here, but it appears that at least the inches whoosh fairy found me. Pants that were fine last week are sagging and about to fall off.

Have a great Wednesday
Molly

Hi everyone. I'm so excited that I have the day off today, so nice. But, no sleeping in much for me. Dentist at 8:30, car recall part work at 10:00, having a lamp post in front yard replaced at 1:00, then WI at 3:30. I'm going to run by the Sprint store just to look at the new phones (I love technology) May think about getting one pair of new pants. I really need them but want to wait until I reach my goal. Who knows, I'll wait and see where the wind blows me.

Have a great day everyone.

rissimo - great post - a lot of what you wrote are things I need to remind myself of.

I also need to go back and read some of the previous threads of the mental aspect of losing weight. I had my picture taken the other day and I hate looking at it. To me, I don't look like I've lost 30 pounds. the other day I commented how not many people have noticed my weight loss. About 5 minutes ago, a woman here who weighs about 80 pounds told me that I looked Fabulous!! She knows that I'm dieting, but she obviously didn't have to say that. And of course I can't just say "Thank you", I have to go on and on about how I need to lose more. This morning I weighed in at 189.4, my lowest to date.

Those are just my random thoughts for today....!!

Good Luck on your WI today!!!


I am weighing in today and very anxious! I haven't been on my scale since returning from my LONG working vacation. I will be happy if I didn't gain but I really am hoping for a loss. I worked very hard to stay OP on my trip despite my MIL. Wish me luck!

Ugh...allergies are really kicking in this week. So glad my dad is here to help out!

Oh Dakin...you are making me soooooo "homesick"...I lived in New England for 5 years and it is my dream to move back "someday". Such a beautiful area!

It really is addictive to see the weight drop and the body transform! I probably would have kept going if I wasn't in a baby making time crunch, but at 38 I need all the time I can get! I am still a work in progress though, surprised to see the changes even with what seems to be a gigantic amount of food (ate 1/2 a pumpkin pie for breakfast...and I had to eat ALL of it for P3!!!).

Well said Riss!! I remember your letter very well!

I skipped this last TOM, took 2 tests just in case, both negative (hoping for the opposite in a few months of maintenance).

LizRR - I'm sure you posted it days ago, but I've been MIA. What is this pumpkin pie you speak of?!

Hello!! Today is WI #4 for me....don't feel like I have lost much but my TOM is coming next week so I think it has something to do with it....I am so happy that I found this website because it totally helps me stay on track! You are all an inspriration to me and whenever I feel like I can't do it I come here and get the encourgement and "tough love" that I need to push through. Thank you all so much!!

Good morning everybody ! Rise and shine!

I'm late this morning because I slept in...heavenly. The show last night went well and even though there was an ambulance siren wailing a block away (the show was in an outdoor patio of a bar), I kept on playing. Voice was in great shape, although the focus problems continue to plague me and I flub the chords sometimes, but...kept on going anyway.

My little sister had sent me a top and jewelry to wear, but it wasn't my style, so before the show I exchanged them and got a lovely silky top that went with the lace shrug I use to cover up my arms, and bought my first pair of 'skinny' jeans. I usually get the boot cut and was so impressed when I put these on and felt sexy! Not bad for a 59 yr old bagger... ;)

Rissmo, you are so wise and generous. I bet everybody here can relate to your story, including me. For me, food (sometimes) continues to be the response to good or bad stress. We can't stop eating, so we have to deal with it, find other, positive ways of dealing with the stress. We will get there !!!!

Well, everybody have a great day and cook something delicious!

Margaret

Just checking in to keep in touch and report on today's WI. This is WI #21 for me, and the scale gave me another -1 lbs. I seem to be in a pattern of -1 losses for the time being. Obviously, a higher loss would be nicer, but as long as it's moving in the right direction I'm happy. I actually weighed in at a lower weight on Monday, so maybe I'm retaining water or something today. Also had lean ground beef meatballs with a tomato sauce for dinner last night, and I generally don't show a weight loss on the day after I eat beef. I would have waited on the beef dinner, but I needed to use up the thawed extra lean beef. Anyway - it was delicious. :D

Everything will be business as usual here today, so I don't predict any surprises.

Hope you all have a great OP day.

good morning everyone
sad week from my end a highschool friend has had an accident overseas and is now in a comma..she didnt have travel insurance so her family and friends set up a donation fund to bring her back home via airambulance..
there's a fundraiser event this weekend
this is the link if you can help any dollar is helpful
we've raised close to 30k so far

www.help-anna-leibenko.org
it's on the front page of the star
http://www.thestar.com/


ip diet is going great.. another weigh in today
:)

stay on track everyone :)

I too was thinking the way you're thinking. I went OP while at camp with my daughter next week. Then I was was thinking well...maybe after this weekend because I have to travel for a meeting...or maybe after Labour Day because we're going camping then after that I have 6 weeks before I have to go away again... Here's the thing if I keep waiting until after this and after that, I'll never restart. So I got up Monday morning and got back on the horse, I have a plan for this weekend and then I'll sort out the camping! Get back on the horse, you'll thank yourself for it. :)

WOW! That is awesome weight loss! I wish I could get my DH to do the program but he just isn't interested. In fact, he told me last night that this diet is a pain in the "butt" (not the word he used ;) ) I am hoping that he'll see the results and think differently in the near future!

This post was just what I needed! We are going camping Labour Day weekend and I was looking for ways to stay OP. I am not a drinker so that isn't a worry but these are some great tips! Thanks!

So sorry to hear! Try to have a good day and I hope your friend gets to come home soon!

Quick Posting this morning..... lots to do at work. I did some reading while drinking my morning green goo. Today is a new day and I am worth the effort. That is the hardest pill to swallow for me, harder than the food issues.... harder than the program.


Here's today's installment of

Brandy's Feel good Quote of the Day:

"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your Destiny." Frank Outlaw

Good morning all- WI day for me, the scale is moving but I would like for it to move a little faster. The scale did not move for my husband, and he is very frustrated- as a "big guy" he expects to see good numbers on the scale.

I know that there are a few things I need to be more strict about- we have not cheated, but we are probably lacking a bit in the veg and water dept. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas for tweaks we can do to help things move a little faster. I have no desire to give up on this plan, I feel better than I have in years and I know that I am training my body to live in a healthy way- but I want to lose as much weight as possible!

Today when my Nashua order arrives I am going to cut out all restricteds, which is what I did the first week when I had my best loss. Other ideas I have had:
1- Cut down on peppers- I eat tons of green peppers, cooked and raw
2- Time my meals better- I have a tendancy to eat breakfast in the car on the way to work, which is two hours after I get up. I am also not the best about remembering to have my snack at night.
3- Eat more lettuce- I have been eating sliced cuke and radish for lunch as a finger food, not in salad, maybe more lettuce would help
4- Add some gentle exercise- walking, easy yoga

Any ideas or input are welcome! Hope everyone is having a great OP day and good luck to all of my other "Wednesday Weighers"!

I've completed my first week doing alternatives, and my scale is saying I'm 8 lbs less than last week!!! It feels great to see such fantastic results. :D I have weigh-ins scheduled every Thursday morning, but couldn't hold back the exciting news for this week.

I may have scored a great deal on craigslist: $25 for a new Nesco dehydrator. We shall see once the transaction is complete later today. Hope it works out and no one snags it before I can get there.

Rissimo - thanks for a wonderful post! This really hits home with where I've been and where I want to go.

Congrats on the trifecta!!!

Yeah!!! Three cheers for YOU:cheer::cheer::cheer:

You've lost 19 lbs in 21 days and that isn't quick enough? My only advice is make sure you weigh and measure everything and eat all your food for the day.

Also give yourself a big pat on your back for the great weight loss!

I lost 3.4 pounds while on vacation!!!! I was so relieved! I am down 48 pounds, so close to 50! This program is amazing and I have to say a big thank you to all of you. I really would not have made it through the hard weeks (especially last week) without reading your words of encouragement. This site rocks and so does IP! I took my mom with me who is restarting after having a hip replacement and she did not gain anything during the 4 weeks she was off the program. She lost 3! She was very careful about what she ate during her phase off and in the weeks of recovery. I am so proud of her. She has struggled all of her life with her weight and this program is giving her a new life. I have NEVER seen my mom this small. :)

Good luck to all of the WIs today!

I know it looks that way- but it was 15 lbs the first week and 2 lbs a week after that. I was packed full of water when I started, my ankles were huge and everything on me was bloated. I am really not counting that week, because I don't believe much of it was actual fat. The past two weeks have been 2lb per week, which is good but not great. I just want to make sure I am doing everything I can to be as successful as possible- not complaining! :o

Scorbett
My TOM came very early during my first month on IP and is currently very late or not coming at all this month. I made sure that I am not pregnant. I am sure it is just my body adjusting.

Good Morning! I'm on day 5 with my first weigh in scheduled on Friday. Doing pretty good with little actual hunger. However, I'm finding the drinks aren't enough for breakfast. And I don't have time to make the crepe/pancakes/omelets in the morning. Looks like I'll go with the cereal or oatmeal. Any suggestions?

Rissimo -
Thanks for sharing and all the support you provide here.

Everyone -
Good luck today!

Rissimo...I could have written that word for word (minus the cancer).. Love what you said and you are so right! 5 weeks ago, I decided I had enough with the being over weight and losing it for all the wrong reasons. I decided I was doing it for me.. And so far, so good. I really don't care how long it takes either. I just decided....this is it.

Today I woke up, realizing I am 46 and I feel great. No, I haven't lost all the weight yet. But my skin is clearer. I feel so much better. My back fat is disappearing. My clothes are loose. I just feel absolutely great.. I can only imagine (and believe me I try too) what I'll feel like 50#'s from now.

My poem from my grandson this morning:

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm glad I'm not as old as you!

Gotta love the little ones... :)

Come to New England!!! We live near Cape Cod but we're hoping to move closer to Boston next year (Once hubby is out of school).


Actually, 2lb per week after SUCH a huge drop is fantastic! Your body has to have time to readjust after that kind of initial weight loss. I dropped 10lbs the first week, then less than 2 the following weeks. This week, my body caught up a little! This diet is not a magic trick, just because you aren't dropping 3-5lbs every week doesn't mean you are doing something wrong. Every body reacts differently and will release weight differently.

Which brings me to WI news!!! So much for feeling like I hadn't lost anything, I'm down 2.8lbs and 3 inches!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

welcome home!!! sounds so lovely!!! i think new england is just a beautiful place!!


thank you for sharing your thoughts and giving me something to work on right this minute!!!! you've come a long way baby!!! JUST LOOK AT YOU NOW!!! hang in there, because we can always support each other and make it through ONE DAY AT A TIME!:hug::hug:

good morning molly darling!!!! so happy that inches whoosh fairy found you at the cottage!!!! can't wait til you get back home...miss u bunches!!

good luck today!!!!!!!!!!!!

good morning tiger!!! love your quotes!!!!!!!! thank you for taking the time to find such inspirational quotes for all of us!!:hug:

woohooo on the scale victory AND a dehydrator too!!! woohoo :yay:

:dance: :dance: :dance:
HAPPY DANCE!! HAPPY DANCE!!!

:yay: :bravo: yipeeeeeeeeeeeee
:dance: :dance: :dance::
HAPPY DANCE!!! HAPPY DANCE!!!

SO PROUD OF YOU GF!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh sneuse!!!! I've been a busy bee in preparation for Phase 3, I posted up some P3 breakfast ideas (all desserts of course) - here's a little something for you Phase 1/2ers to look forward to!

These are what I've had so far my 5 days into Phase 3:
* Strawberry & Cream Stuffed French Toast: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4425666-post39.html
* (2x) Peach Bread Pudding: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4439378-post56.html
* Pumpkin Pie: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4441155-post57.html
* Strawberry Cheesecake: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4443699-post60.html
I've got a berry & granola custard recipe I am toying with for tomorrow

These are on the books for later:
Baked Apricot French Toast: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4425662-post38.html
Apple & Cinnamon Protein Pancakes: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4425698-post42.html
Waffles & Ice Cream: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4425709-post43.html

Woo-Hoo on the skinny jeans! I am also a life-long bootcuter, but have found myself venturing out in the fashion world as well. This 38-year old former fat mom is feeling good!

I am SOOOOOO getting a dehydrator now...

Ditto times 1 million. You've had a great loss so far, you need to keep your head in the game for the long haul - this program works, my only advice is to stick to the sheet 100%, that includes your IP packets, veggies, protein, water, oil, salt, & supplements. Remember it's a 3-5lb loss AVERAGE, this means that some weeks you are up and some you are down - but you will AVERAGE 3-5lb per week.

I lived in Medford, MA - worked in Woburn & Tewksbury and would rent a ski house in Killington, VT for the winter with a group of 10 friends. I LOVED living there, especially the winters - guess that makes me a crazy Texan huh? That's when I got down to my "small" size 12 being so active - running season & ski season kept me on my feet (of course if I had been more careful with my eating & drinking could have done sooo much better!).

Hello IPers!
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Had dinner at my mom’s last night (she is summering here, but back to Phoenix this weekend), and she made delicious porkchops and asparagus.* Of course, she drizzled the asparagus with balsamic vinegar.* She doesn’t really get the low carb thing, but she’s trying to be supportive.* :)*
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Scale is up a bit since last weigh-in.* Wondering if it will go back down before Friday…we will see!* All I can do it the best I can!
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After I got home last night, I roasted cauliflower and also riced cauliflower (for the first time) and cooked up some ground turkey to go with it.* But tonight I am having steak and rutabagas.* YUMMY!* :D
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A little yoga, a little ab work this morning.*
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Wuv and Rissimo, thank you for your thought provoking posts!* I’ve been struggling with the future a bit.* I told myself I would not drink alcohol for two months…and Saturday I will meet that goal.* Of course, I want to have a drink!* But I am on Phase 1 through the end of this month.* I am going away for the weekend the first weekend in September.* If I’m going to cheat, I at least ought to wait until that special occasion!* Every day is NOT a special occasion!* I struggle with this concept.* :lol:* Anyway, wine is my weakness and I AM super proud of myself.* Plus, I abstained for 30 days in May-June until my high school reunion, so I have basically spent the summer in a completely sober state of mind.* :rofl:*
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I love the safety of Phase 1.* I can see Phase 2 and Phase 3, but I cannot envision life on Phase 4. It seems so complicated!* I am lurking on the maintainers thread….
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Also, I am NOT going to make my goal weight of 120 by the end of August.* I’m a slow loser!* But because I am going on vacation at the end of October, I feel it is important to cycle off soon so I can get comfortable with maintenance.* I will likely be back on Phase 1 for a reboot after vacation, and that is fine.*
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Anyway, most of this is MENTAL.* Because you all are right, no one forces me to make bad food and drink choices.* It’s my decision.* I am in control.* If I choose to be out of control, I need a plan to regain control.*

Awesome job!!! And WTG mom too!

Have you tried Liz's spinach shake for breakfast? That's one option to "beef" up your breakfast - you can also add 2 egg whites as a "Freebie" which might be enough to carry you to lunch. Another option is to break up your veggies a little - maybe a snack of 1/2 cup veggies will be just enough between meals, then just cut back 1/2 cup at lunch.

Just be aware that the IP oatmeal is a restricted item, which means if you have that for breakfast, no bars that day :)

Excellent ideas...thanks for sharing!

WI #4 complete.....2lbs gone and lost an inch all over....feeling pretty good right now.....15.5 lbs in 4 weeks makes me pretty happy :)

WELL SAID!!!

Just a lil' frustrated..
 

Hi there everyone! like I said before, I am new to the IP. I am really enjoying the food and all the new creative ways to eat HEALTHY! I am on day # 8, and I have lost only 1lb. I am faithful to the diet and I drink ALL the water recommended for the day, sometimes more. I eat chicken breasts (baked), lots of cauliflower and brocolli and other veggies, plus my 3 IP packs a day. Any suggestions or some sort of answer would be GREATLY appreciated. I started the IP at 159lbs. I am now 158.4. Not really making any sense to me. I am NOT giving up! Just hoping that maybe this is normal for some people??? Thanks everyone. Have a GREAT DAY!..:)