NSV- Thanksgiving was a success! Made it through completely OP. Even though multiple family remembers were pushing for me to have wine, carbs and sweets. But I was able to resist. Sad thing, i had to listen to multiple family members critize my diet, saying how "unhealthy" it is. Well I'm down -13lbs in 2.5 weeks and I'm happy, that's all that matters.
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
Good for you! I'd say my experience was similar to yours, but seeing the weight come off and feeling awesome about it makes it worth it
17 here in Southern Ontario too! Mornings are cool and temp will be dropping later this week.
Already started P3! Today was day 6. The best by far was the mini pizza I made. I did miss that! I think the wheat may be bothering me so will stick to other grain sources for the next few days.
I am totally the same. If I wake up at 4 I'm often done. My usual wake up, thanks to my dog is nap between 5/5:30 but I'm wide awake. I'm usually ready for bed at 10 but some nights I am not tired at all. It's a good feeling.
Hope you all are doing fine. I have been good with myself and proud of the good habits I am including in my daily life. I used to work out 3 out of 7 days. Now I take 1 break in 7 days. I walk inside and outdoors, I bike outside until it gets colder and inside. I do classical stretch with Miranda Esmonde White everyday. 20 mins that are glorious to me. I fix my veggies for at least the next 3 days whenever possible.
I am sometimes in a hurry to get to my goal and feel sad that it took me so long to get it. I even wonder if I got it for good. Anyway, I wanted to share that this is some trip. I love to see the changes in my body and the little spring in my walk. I really do feel like I can fly.
ChipNdip
I have been off for a few days. Sleeping pattern again. 10 to 3, or sometimes I try staying up until 11h30 and still wake up at 2or 3. GRRRR....
But I have to add that I still lost another 4 pounds, so will have to change my tracker yay and I slept from 11h to 9h15 this morning. Gee, I needed that so bad.
Last edited by sarabithelioness; 10-16-2014 at 06:53 PM.
Thanksgiving dinner was at a new top rated restaurant in Canmore - I had duckfat fried heritage potatoes and a rabbitburger mixed with nutmeg, topped with garlic aioli and arugula and home cured porchetta on a gluten free hand made bun. And a 500 ml bottle of Old Rosie cloudy UK cider.
Caveat: P4 funday for me.
Got tired of turkey over the past few months...
Liana
That sounds like yummy stuff. I am licking my lips right now. I love aioli.
Yes it was yummy, but of course, caused up pounds a bit. Almost all of it is off now though . Sleeping problems suck, sarabithelioness! I am in a similar situation as I work part-time on night shift 2100-0400 and get to sleep by 0445. Problem is, life goes on and I often have to get up at 9 or 10 to get to appointments in the 'real world.' Or to help Mum & Dad with stuff at their place.
Good for you, for losing still while having these difficulties. Lack of sleep causes weight gain and we have enough to deal with without that!
Yep, time to update tickers...
Liana
Last edited by canadjineh; 10-16-2014 at 07:06 PM.
It's a beautiful day here in Ottawa, as it was yesterday. I was in lockdown all day at work due to the shooting at the war memorial and then bus service was all screwed up so it was a bit of a nightmare getting home. All in all a stressful day, although not as stressful as for the people more involved than me just sitting in a locked room. But I had my food and salad and ate perfectly. So today I'm working from home which is a good thing because I will get to leave early for my weighin. I think this week is going to be a better loss than I've had in a few weeks.
It's a beautiful day here in Ottawa, as it was yesterday. I was in lockdown all day at work due to the shooting at the war memorial and then bus service was all screwed up so it was a bit of a nightmare getting home. All in all a stressful day, although not as stressful as for the people more involved than me just sitting in a locked room. But I had my food and salad and ate perfectly. So today I'm working from home which is a good thing because I will get to leave early for my weigh-in. I think this week is going to be a better loss than I've had in a few weeks.
Wow! You were planned for ANYTHING!!!
So sorry to hear about the shooting. Our neighbors to the north are in my thoughts.
I work right at the edge of Ferguson, Missouri so I know all about lockdowns, cancellations, messed up traffic, and having to figure a way around it all.
National/internatiol news coverage has died-down but there are still daily protests. A state senator was arrested the other night. At least the biggest troublemakers are staying away and for the most part the protesters are peaceful. Officials are starting to leak grand jury info. Seems like they're trying to let people know they may not get the "justice" they are looking for. The entire thing is a tragedy, for the young man who lost his life, for his family, for the police officer who is now in hiding, and also for his family.
I think they said mid-November before the grand jury decision. I'm not looking forward to that! No matter the results, someone will be unhappy.
And to top it all off, gun violence seems to have exploded in the area. It is almost all in lower socioeconomic areas and drug-ridden neighborhoods, although some has spilled over to our downtown area recently. I really wish the protesters would use some of their energy to address this growing problem!
Oops! I've been on a venting too much in an attempt to empathize.
Sorry!
This was supposed to be about the tragedy in Canada.
Again, my thoughts go out to our neighbors to the North!
I hope everyone is doing fine and send happy and determined vibes to everyone who is on a diet for life. Because it is fondemental that we know that yes, we can have our "cake" when were done with the losing, but not everyday. And today, I am cool with that.
About the title; I mean the right one now. I have lost another 2 pounds since I was here last. I really am doing good. I'm writing more and really am moving to writing up a blog with some of my short stories.
I still keep very active in the mornings and go out for a 30/45 min walk with my husband 4 out of 5 week nights. Which is super cool for us and relaxing for him. Well, I have to say that he asked me what was the hurry? I didn't get it at first. But indeed, I was walking faster than him, which is a complete turn around from what our walks used to be. He used to kid me about my baby steps. Guess, I'm all grown up now and flying. That's what it really feels like to walk these days, even come up the stairs, and I do that alot in a day, since the second fridge is downstairs, my son's room is downstairs, the TV and my threadmill are downstairs. Get the picture.
I just love it. Weird because before the 20 pound lost, I used to complain about it everyday.
Note: Will try to post a picture update soon.
Hugs to all.
Last edited by sarabithelioness; 11-01-2014 at 01:52 PM.
I'm looking for some advice. I started IP in July, and I've had wonderful success. I'm currently 2 pounds from my "goal" of 145lbs...but now I'm not sure about what to do. I say "goal" because I always told people it was somewhat flexible to me because I wanted to base the amount of weight I lost on how I was feeling.
So here I am...close to 30 pounds gone...and I'm a bit lost. I feel good...but I have this strange desire to keep going. I'm worried that I might be developing something of a body image disorder...that maybe I don't see what everyone else sees?
Has anyone else felt this way? The results of IP can be so motivating...but can they be harmful too, in that you don't know when to stop?
I'm now thinking that maybe I will try for 130lbs... I've talked to my coach about my uncertainties, and she just always says "you look amazing" and "you'll know when you need to stop."
Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I'm looking for some advice. I started IP in July, and I've had wonderful success. I'm currently 2 pounds from my "goal" of 145lbs...but now I'm not sure about what to do. I say "goal" because I always told people it was somewhat flexible to me because I wanted to base the amount of weight I lost on how I was feeling.
So here I am...close to 30 pounds gone...and I'm a bit lost. I feel good...but I have this strange desire to keep going. I'm worried that I might be developing something of a body image disorder...that maybe I don't see what everyone else sees?
Has anyone else felt this way? The results of IP can be so motivating...but can they be harmful too, in that you don't know when to stop?
I'm now thinking that maybe I will try for 130lbs... I've talked to my coach about my uncertainties, and she just always says "you look amazing" and "you'll know when you need to stop."
Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
What are goals as to sizes or measurements? Check on a trusted website that will help you find out the happy healthy range for your height & body type. This one looks a bit goofy, but he is a respected medical doctor with healthy ideas on weight loss - not trying to sell a product. It also gives you info according to the World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control. http://halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm
It is interesting because you can see where you lie as a percentile of the American population (Canada isn't too far off either I'd guess).
Hope this helps. BTW whenever you want to start maintenance - make sure you phase off properly through full P2 and 3 stages and join us on the IP maintenance threads. You are welcome to lurk for a bit too if you wish, lol.
Liana
KateRose...I was like you.Although I did not do IP I lost weight and felt the same way...like I should go further.I reached 140 and with not much effort kept going till I reached 135 and decided that I would maintain at that weight.I think anything less would be too restricting for me and I have maintained that weight for 9 months and counting.I still keep track of my calories and allow approx 1400 to 1800 per day with Saturdays being by eating out days.You are young and do what feels comfortable.Good for you for your accomplishments.
Good Morning Canadian Peeps!! I just love this forum, you know you can always come here and read, and when you leave your motivated 100 times more them most IP coaches!!
Good Morning Canadian Peeps!! I just love this forum, you know you can always come here and read, and when you leave your motivated 100 times more them most IP coaches!!
This one's for you, locks, and welcome back
You will soon be here:
Join us on the daily chat (there are quite a few Canadian Gals there too).
Liana
Thanks CANA....i read everything lol the first few days are so tough.....day two here, love reading how everyone is doing... just waitting for the tiny headache to leave me lol
Anyway, I wanted to share that this is some trip. I love to see the changes in my body and the little spring in my walk. I really do feel like I can fly. 
venting too much in an attempt to empathize.
