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New thread time. Still going strong!

thank you Lisa! I was going to start the new volume but realized I have no idea how to start a thread! Can you believe I've been here all this time and never started a thread?

Merry Christmas everyone! May your stockings be stuffed with cauliflower and your presents be smaller clothes!

Good morning 100%ers!

Had a wonderful Christmas with my family. Amazing how last year I figured Christmas was a reason to eat all the stuff I shouldn't and this year I used it to figure out delicious recipes that I could eat! What a difference a few months make. I did have green beans for the first time since I started IP - cooked them with mushrooms and a little hot sauce, yummy!

Ruth Ann

You CAN have occasional veggies occasionally!
At our dinner someone brought "the vegetable": green bean casserole (which I'm not fond of anytime) and a hash brown casserole :p

I had gotten some celery and colorful peppers & made some guac (I'm not on p1) so I had brisket, salad and raw veggies. I'd prefer some cooked, as well but didn't have that yesterday

Oh, I know I can Lisa but I usually save the occasional veggies for tomatoes and rutabagas!

I'm with you on the green bean casserole, not my favorite although the guys love it and I made it for them. Your dinner sounds yummy.

Yum, me too - yesterday it was a lovely spinach salad with tomato. It's like a treat after not having them for a while!

Ya. Lol. I'm having Brussels sprouts today (fresh, roasted...the only way to prepare IMO)
Who woulda thought I'd think Brussels sprouts are a treat???
There were carrots on yesterday's veggie tray. I don't even like them anymore!
I wish there were a few other items I could lose my taste for...

Hi all. I just had to share today's achievement and milestone reached. My goal was to get to "onderland" by the end of the year. I did it. At today's weigh in I posted a 6.8 lb loss(biggest loss since my 1st week!). My weight was198.8.

I owe so much to the support received here and saying 100% OP!

Thanks all!

Carol

Carol
Welcome to onderland!

Lisa, thanks. It has been a LONG time since I have been here -at least 10+ years. Definitely did not happen after lap band surgery. I will never leave onderland again.

Carol

Hurray for Carol! Onederland!:woohoo:

WTG Carol! Welcome to Onederland! What a great present to yourself!

:bravo::woohoo::broc:

I wanted brussels sprouts the other day but all they had were the loose ones and they are so much better when still on the stalk. I know, I'm picky and spoiled! Next time I find them on the stalk though I am dying to try them roasted.

Mine are loose. Beggars can't be choosers...:)

Thanks for all the kudos. You all are the best. We'll see what next week brings - usually the week after a big loss I have a small one. Oh we'll, cross that bridge when I get to it.

Carol

You have a point there!

I'm irritated this morning (hard to believe, I know :D ). Why do people feel the need to tell me I'm losing weight wrong? I am almost to the point of saying "what weight? I haven't lost any weight - have you had your eyesight checked lately?" I usually just say thanks for the input and my doctor is very happy with what I'm doing and leave it at that.

I wonder if you gained it correctly? :rofl:

Oh wait. Obesity is bad for you too. So, I consider IP the lesser of 2 evils (still more overly processed than my liking) and learned not to tell people about the plan. When most folks ask, I tell them "protein, veggies and lots of salad". It leaves little with which to argue.

Hi Ruth Ann,

I know exactly what you mean, just because you think something does not mean that you should say it out loud. My Aunt was going on and on about my weight loss, she said, "I was just so worried about your health, you looked like someone just stuck a pin in and blew you up, I mean you actually looked like you had at least a quarter in of fat on your forehead." Really!! I knew her intention was not to be mean, but some things should not be put into words.

Your answer will be in a year when you've maintained Ruth Ann. I find people who are critical about 'how' I lose are the same people who are critical about my weight when I'm heavy....

People also put us in categories and for some we are the 'fat' friend. When we start to change, they are uncomfortable and don't know what category to put us in.. those are my two cents!!

:eek: OMG. Filter much? :nono:

I laughed so hard when I read this! Its sad that there are people like that everywhere!! Our job is to recognize the source and move on... and your right... some mean well (some don't!)

Too funny about gaining correctly Lisa! And yes, my stock answer from now on is going to be pretty much what you said.

Wow Slipfree - sounds like your aunt needs some filters! But my dad was like that - he actually said to me "when are you going to do something about your weight? You're really getting fat." Well, thanks dad, I hadn't noticed. I know he was concerned for me but his "tact factor" apparently deserted him.

That was worth at least a nickle Hiker! :D You are right - some people just don't know how to deal with a large change. 65 (I think that was who said it) dubbed them "landmines" and I like that description.

Too funny. My dad is similar. In the end, I know I'm on IP for myself and it'll only help me and my confidence and goals in life, etc. I'm at the point where I don't want the people close to me to keep saying "You look soooo great! Keep it up!" because it makes me so aware that before, they didn't think that. I'm so used to not being in the limelight about my appearance that when people bring it up, I want to just sneak away from the conversation.
I guess it just really makes me wonder how bad they looked at me before and that's embarrassing. So I'd rather not call attention to it. Does that make sense?

She does not have much tact on a good day, but add an abundance of wine and ... Fat forehead, I kept visualizing Frankenstein's forehead! Hiker88, you are exactly right, consider the source and move on :)

Exactly Ems! I wonder the same thing when people constantly call attention to how I look. I don't like the limelight and if someone wants to say something nice they can, but let's not turn the whole conversation into how fabulous I look now as opposed to before. Makes me feel like they are carrying "before" and "after" pics of me in their head.

I love it when people bring up my weight loss! Makes me feel that I actually look different (and better!).... I get uncomfortable when my weight gets down enough that men start checking me out... then I'm super uncomfortable...

Funny how we are all different on how we process all the changes we are going through.

It bothers me when people call me "skinny"

Thinner than I used to be for sure, but hardly skinny.
I've learned to thank them and try to change the subject by asking them a question about themselves.

Yeah, I like it when people say "Wow, you look great!" and then we go onto other subjects. Except dh, he can extoll on how great I look and how much he admires the changes all he wants. :D

Same here Ruth Ann and ems.

For me it is both when people go on and on about it... And when they ask 'how much have you lost' and I say about 50 lbs... It makes me feel bad, because both things mean I was kind of gross before. I know some of it is what's in my head but I'd almost prefer no one said anything :)

Weight is truly a weighty issue.

Happy IP day to all!

haha, love it! It really is. Like Lisa suggested, a quick change of subject will do the trick.

I love "weigh is truly a weighty issue"!

When anyone is rude enough to ask how much I've lost - I just look startled and say "why on earth would you ask me that?" Usually shuts them up and we go on to other subjects. I do, however, talk to people who are truly interested in losing weight or nutrition. My building manager and I had a great conversation the other day about protein, fat and carbs and exercise after he said I looked nice. And I've had several clients ask me how I was losing and a few of them have even started IP.

I wonder if people just don't think before they talk or are they really that clueless.
Last week at a school party for my son - a woman commented that she didn't recognize me until she heard my voice. I'm getting used to that now - I hear it alot.
Another woman I didn't know joined the conversation and asked point blank how many lbs I had lost after she heard I was half the size I was last year. I said I've lost half my body weight, quite a bit. She said: But exactly how many pounds did you loose?

I was floored that she could be so rude and I just said again: I'm literally half the size I was last year: let's leave it at that.
I was horrified that she was so pushy about it and kept asking.

I think shows like Biggest Loser and all the articles that will be out in the January magazines have conditioned people to ask how much weight a person has lost.

I don't mind it that much because I have worked hard on this. When a person works hard on something it is nice to be noticed.

Some people just can't take a hint, can they? I admire your restraint!

You may be right on that. And sometimes people are just curious - they don't realize that the person who lost may be sensitive to reveal just how much they weighed to begin with.

Dh bought me a new robe for Christmas and was really nervous about if it would fit - he got a medium, but said he is all confused about what size I am in clothing. He was so relieved when it fit just fine. I was thrilled - I haven't been a medium in anything in so long!

I told my husband my size was small now. However, you know how women's sizes are. He bought me a fleece to wear at the office(because it is freezing) and he got a very nice fleece, that is extremely form fitting made to wear over light layers for outdoor exercise. It zips but is very tight and will not be suitable for the office. So, I have to return it and look for something more suitable for wearing over sweaters. It is so hard to give someone a size because it is different everywhere.

I sooooo need a new bathrobe! Should go out while the boxing day sales are on!

Ruth Ann, I was just talking about this over Christmas. A friend who is a Public Health nurse was very discouraging of IP...saying how unbalanced it is and that it is a diet of exclusion. Yet at the same time she was recommending bariatric surgery to me! When I'd ask, 'but what about the risks that go with surgery?' She wouldn't say much.

I like your response. It's polite and confident.

Funny thing ... As I get older, I am beginning to wonder about the people who are so busy focusing on my 'inventory' --- what inventory of their own are they avoiding?!

Hi- all I haven't been around much lately...but have tried to spot read a few posts a day until the travel and other things in my life that have kept me off line a lot settle down...hoping after the 1st to be back more!

Anyway..This one is near and dear to my heart and I recognize and identify with many who have been made to squirm a bit these last few weeks.

This is a personal area. Very much so. Some are, and have said they are OK with this discussion and fine with answering openly.

It appears from my year on the forum, most of us are uncomfortable with this level of detail, esp to people who have no need (right) to know ....except they are NOSEY! And most likely gossipy too, and it gives them a topic for discussion when you are not around...REALLY AWFUL!!

It is OK to evade this question. This whole thing belongs to you. It is NOT in the public domaine. Neither is how or what you are doing in detail something you are obligated to talk about. Some people need a more blunt smack in the ears tho' and a good pat answer that you can pop off to anyone who asks is the best defense. Mine was to look the person squarely in the eyes...and look horrified...and then with a weak smile..say.." You know that question makes me REALLY uncomfortable, and I've made the decision not to share that information with anyone..(or only my Dr...etc)" Read.."shame on you for asking."

"Thanks for noticing tho' ...." is always a nice segue into something else. Weather, Sports, sale at the mall...new book you just read or want to buy.......After a while the blunt nosey questions will stop. It is something you own all the rights to control. Answer...share...and the talk goes on and on...or end it "politely"...and start living your life as the new you.

You probably don't need to be on a public stage once that starts...so be careful, and know what ever you do choose to share will be out there while you are still working to figure this last bit out.

This part of who you are is not over for a long time..if ever. Chose your companions wisely.

Best wishes in the new year to all who have done so well these last months, and enjoy the wonderful things that await as you reach your goal and figure out maintenance.