IP Weekend Chat Sat/Sun Nov 3-4, 2012
 

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So, I got my hair cut yesterday. Nothing new, just my 6-week maintenance. (Why oh why didn't I get a new head-shot? Hair always looks so professional after a great style)

I've been going to the same stylist for a long time. 15+ years? Anyway...I walk in & he is all: what are you doing? You look fabulous! I watched you walk all the way in from the car!
I showed him my progress pics. Told him a little. He was soooo supportive! It's great b/c most people don't say a word. (Or just think I got a new hairstyle, LOL, which he knew I didn't)

So, we talked about hubby who really hasn't said much. He actually said since he sees me every day the changes aren't that noticeable. Steve said to me, "I've met Scott. It's because it doesn't matter to him. He loves you anyway!"
It's nice to think that although some guys want a model, he just wants me!
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Scorbett, your progress pics in Friday's daily thread are truly progress indeed.
Everybody have a look-see!
I LOVE to see our transformations!
Direct all complaints to the progress pics :devil:

Aw thanks!!! :)

Ah! Hair cut! I love getting my hair cut!! I would go weekly if I could afford it....I'm putting that on my "if I win the lottery" list!

My DH doesn't say much about my progress either. In fact, about a month ago we sat down for a heart to heart. I wanted to know if he was threatened or feeling left out. Neither was the problem, just the fact that he's an insensitive guy and doesn't think to give compliments often. I told him what I need to hear, especially in hard days, when I need to hear it the most! It's mind boggling that even at my heaviest he thought I was beautiful and attractive! Some times they need a gentle reminder we need and crave their positive comments! Have an awesome weekend!! You are doing so great and I am proud of you!! :hug::hug:

Lisa, does it bother you, though, that your husband doesn't say much? My husband makes vague supportive comments and of course I love that he loves me no matter what weight I am, but I guess I'm selfish or vain because I expect more.

But then we'd complain if they sniped at us about our weight all the time. He never said a word. I'm married to Man of Few Words. There are worse things in life. :grouphug:
He's a keeper.

So I had my weekly weigh in and I am down .8. I notice a definite pattern. I am not worried because I woke up with both a cold and TOM, so I know my weight will be down next week. This leaves me with 2.6 pounds to lose in the next two weeks so that I will have lost 70 pounds by my six month anniversary on IP.

Funny story: I was on Facebook and I saw that my friend posted a picture of someone wearing a Little Red Riding Hood costume, and I thought, "Wow, yet another person went as Little Red Riding Hood this year." There were three people at the Halloween party I went to dressed that way. Then I realized it was a picture of me. I see myself everyday in the mirror, but I swear that is not what I look like in the mirror.

By the way, the way I realized it was me was because the person in the picture was carrying the basket I made in 7th grade.

I loved the new pictures people posted this week. Everyone is doing so well.

Scale NOT moving but...thanks to 3FC and especially Goddess Wuv and Scorbett I am not at all upset. My last weigh in I lost 6.2lbs but only .5 inches. So all of the sudden this week clothes are looser. I am hoping for some inches lost this time. As much as well all want the scale to move I am also a little relieved for it not to so I can adjust a little to what is happening to my body! I know, that sounds so weird. Having a great day!
GEAUX LSU TIGERS !!! I am sure Bama will beat us today but I still LOVE my TIGERS!

Scorbett and Mompattie: You girls look so awesome!!! What a transformation!!!:cp::cp::cp:

I think you are onto something there! My weekly results seem to alternate and I feel the same way... I think it's y body catching up. Which at first annoys me but I totally think it makes sense and my clothes seem to feel looser on the lower weight loss weeks.

LOVING all the progress pics! I'll post some in another 10 lbs or so. :)

You make a good point. :D

WI today and lost another 1.4 lbs. At first I was a little disappointed but realized it is probably due to the TOM. Feeling great and looking forward to next weeks WI.

Just a general question too....
I am about 8 weeks in and so far I have been great, meaning not feeling very hungry. All of a sudden this week has been terrible, I feel hungry all the time. Has anyone else experienced this and is it comon at this point? If so what have you done to overcome this feeling?

It happens periodically! Sometimes right before a big WHOOSH in weight loss :)

When the hungries hit me, I make use of the "freebies" - unlimited lettuce means big salads for lunch and dinner, and I add a 2 egg white omelet to my breakfast or as a snack. And I drink LOTS of water.

Well, I made it to weigh in #1. I am down 8 lbs! Pretty amped!