OK so I officially entered maintenance on Monday, but I didn't have it in me to actually take an "After" picture - got up the courage last night So here's the "officially official" before and after, April 2012 to March 2013.
This is 7 months on IP (alternative products), no cheats, no excuses.
I had a nightmare last night. I dreamt I ate an entire bag of Lindor's chocolates while being screamed at by my mother-in-law for doing it. I woke up this morning with a stomach ache. Not sure if it was from the chocolate or the MIL (by the way, I love my MIL dearly and she would never do that).
The stomach ache is in addition to my broken little toe (caught a door frame dodging our lab Sunday morning) and the subsequent strain to my calf from trying to keep from walking on my broken toe. But I've been OP even through the pain
OK so I officially entered maintenance on Monday, but I didn't have it in me to actually take an "After" picture - got up the courage last night So here's the "officially official" before and after, April 2012 to March 2013.
This is 7 months on IP (alternative products), no cheats, no excuses.
You look awesome! Congrats on all of your success!
18 pounds lost this week is what the scale is telling me, for a total of 33 pounds in 3 weeks.
A darn fine day so far, and its just started.
That is AMAZING and yeah! Great way to start the day!
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I basically choked them back!! Weird thing is, I thought I'd enjoy them but getting to my goal has been my life for the past 6 weeks and I'm treating this toast like something that will hold me back!!
I think if it were me, I'd really try to hold on to that thought/feeling on the cruise ship so I didn't lose it and go a little nuts with the food. I know what you're talking about. I have the same feeling toward anything bread related since starting this diet. It seems evil! But make sure you have FUN and don't spend TOO much time thinking about food.
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OK so I officially entered maintenance on Monday, but I didn't have it in me to actually take an "After" picture - got up the courage last night So here's the "officially official" before and after, April 2012 to March 2013.
This is 7 months on IP (alternative products), no cheats, no excuses.
That is SOOO awesome, Scorbett. But you covered up your face with the camera! Amazing looking body though. Yeahhhhh. I wanna be you when I grow up!
I'm still on TOM, so I'm still "up" a little on the scale, but I know it's no big deal. Even through a week of emotional roller coaster, I stayed...well, not 100% OP, but I made sure to never go out of ketosis. So I'm very proud of myself. My calories were a little high over the weekend, though I went for meat instead of carbs. I really really have to work on emotional eating!
Last Friday I killed my car. During a torrential downpour, I turned into a parking lot and into an 18" deep puddle. (My car only has 6" ground clearance) Water in the engine. Yesterday I got a call from insurance that said they're writing it off and how much they're giving me, and it's enough to pay off the car, and pay another outstanding bill. So, all in all, it was a great day!
As of today, I'm back 100% OP, and starting to look forward to spring break in San Francisco in a another 10 days with my daughter.
I hope everyone else has a great OP day and rest of week!
OK so I officially entered maintenance on Monday, but I didn't have it in me to actually take an "After" picture - got up the courage last night So here's the "officially official" before and after, April 2012 to March 2013.
This is 7 months on IP (alternative products), no cheats, no excuses.
ROCK IT GIRL!!! You look amazing! Such an inspiration I can't wait to get to that stage. Congratulations!
After yesterdays little scare with stomach issues, I believe I'm now on the reverse with the big C but that's ok. I did end up eating bread beacause I couldn't hold down to anything. Hopefully that is the end of that and I know it effect my weight today. My next weigh in is on Saturday, so here's to hoping that I'm back to normal by then. Anywho, moving on!
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Holy Comoly! I'm loving the posts! Spiritman, CheekySkeeter and Scorbett.. y'all are such an inspiration!! I am so proud of y'all!!!! Way to Geaux!!! I hope everybody has a skinny feeling day!!
And Good Luck tbone and Welcome!!
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OK so I officially entered maintenance on Monday, but I didn't have it in me to actually take an "After" picture - got up the courage last night So here's the "officially official" before and after, April 2012 to March 2013.
This is 7 months on IP (alternative products), no cheats, no excuses.
Scorbett, you look amazing! So inspiring!
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That's an awesome whoosh!!! Good for you!
I had a great NSV this morning. My twin sister who has always been much much smaller then me gave me a bunch of clothes. There was this one pair of jeans that I've been trying on every week or so and could never button them up. Well....this morning not only did they button I've actually got room to spare!
Great NSV!!!
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I just finished week 3 with a .4lb gain! I'm pretty frustrated with myself but i'm using it as motivation to just do better this coming week!
Stay 100% OP this week...I had a 0.6 gain last week and it looks like I am going to have a 3 lb loss this week! Keep on keepin' on!!!
Both SV and NSV for me today. My "unofficial" home scale said 119.4 this morning, and today I wore a shirt to work that I haven't worn in years because it's always been too tight to be comfortable (or flattering, picture stuffing a sausage into a casing... ) My official WI is this afternoon; feeling good about it so far!
Fully into the swing of Phase 2, and looking forward to a nice big Phase 3 breakfast in the not-too-distant future. I will be doing some business travel next week, so I'm a little nervous about that, but I plan to pack lots of IP products. Does anyone know if it's OK to sort of bounce between Phases 1 & 2? If I find myself in a position where there isn't anything I can eat, I was going to just have a packet.
Scorbett - You are looking amazing. What a transformation! And I second the comment, hey you covered your face!
Spiritman - Fantastic results. You must be so happy. Keep it up!
Cheekyskeeter - Nice NSV, I have recently tried some old jeans too. Still a little tight for me. I'll get there.
tbone39 - luck to you and welcome to the forum, it has helped me so much!
leannekarella - Glad everything worked out with your car in the end. I too have had a struggle of a week and know I still have issues with emotional eating. A couple times where I had a few more veggies than I should have and told myself if I am gonna have something extra at least it's veggies and once I ate 1/3 of a restricted bar in the morning when really hungry and still had my restricted at night. Slippery slope I know. I think the emotional week and getting closer to my first goal are contributing. One day at a time and no extras today for me!
Congrats to everyone on their losses! Scorbett -- Amazing transformation.
Regarding the call for positivity today, I am sorry if I was not positive enough yesterday. I have generally been very positive in this forum. I just felt my mindset slipping a bit yesterday, and I asked for some help. If that was inappropriate, I am sorry.
Congrats to everyone on their losses! Scorbett -- Amazing transformation.
Regarding the call for positivity today, I am sorry if I was not positive enough yesterday. I have generally been very positive in this forum. I just felt my mindset slipping a bit yesterday, and I asked for some help. If that was inappropriate, I am sorry.
Don't feel bad about it. It's not inappropriate. Lot's of people have "negative" things they need to talk about and lot's need to hear only "positive" to help them through their day. If someone is having a rough time I don't think they should not say anything because they think they are offending.....Maybe we need two daily threads haha! Everyone has bad days don't worry about it.
So here's the "officially official" before and after, April 2012 to March 2013. 
But make sure you have FUN and don't spend TOO much time thinking about food.
I'm pretty frustrated with myself but i'm using it as motivation to just do better this coming week!
