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Good morning everyone!! I stepped on the scale this morning and I am 10 lbs lighter than I was two weeks ago. My jeans that were getting too tight (almost to the point where I had to unbutton them to sit down) are now comfortable again! I donated all my larger sized clothes after the first round, and I was NOT willing to buy new clothes. This is my second time on IP and it has been really difficult to get back into it, but the results are so motivating. :D

YaY OoJoy! We are the same height and close to the same goal weight. I am wearing 6's, so look forward to that!!

It is cold as it is everywhere, but I have a doctor appointment at 7 am, so off I go. Still fighting a cold, which is making me hungry, so I added a little bit of protein. I feel my body is telling me it needs something.

Originally Posted by drd1961:
YaY OoJoy! We are the same height and close to the same goal weight. I am wearing 6's, so look forward to that!!

It is cold as it is everywhere, but I have a doctor appointment at 7 am, so off I go. Still fighting a cold, which is making me hungry, so I added a little bit of protein. I feel my body is telling me it needs something.

Thanks! I can't wait to be in 6's; I would love to retire these 12's and 14's like I did my 22's. Hope you feel better!

Good morning!

Another snowy windy day here. And of course the snowplow went by and dumped the end of our driveway with snow AFTER my husband left for work.

Having a quick shake then out to shovel so I can get my sister to a 9am appointment, then work for me.

Have a good day everyone!

We had plans to go to the grocery store last night, but it just got too late. I am bummed, because that will make it a tough night tomorrow to finish prepping everything before surgery.

JLUS, 65X65, and Schenectady, thanks for the response. I have posted in this thread months ago and didn't get responses to that either. This thread functions a bit differently than other 3fc areas. Thanks for the clarification and the encouragement to chat with my surgeon. I have a phone call with the office tomorrow, so that will be a good opportunity.

0ojoyo0, you give me great hope that coming back to the plan WILL work. I have had quite a defeatist attitude about weight loss since gaining back some of what I lost. And, I have been using a lot of "last treat" excuses to eat poorly. Thanks for the reminder!

mars735 and lisa32989 I totally agree about surgeons (and physicians in general) being completely uneducated on nutrition. I don't understand why every physicians group doesn't have a staff nutritionist, as it truly makes a powerful impact on patients. That is good to know about other formal plans actually having a guideline for post-surgical calories. Thanks for the information.

Ruth_Ann, great idea about the additional protein for healing. That is a great idea to bring food with you to the surgery for afterward. Thanks for the great ideas and encouragement.

Finale, thanks for the encouragement! Good luck in your competition!

lighthouse101, being out on a bike in the weather I'm experiencing sounds like pure torture! I hope you had fun.

JenDilly, I find a lot of irony that in a post pageant buffet there aren't tons of healthy choices. Someday, I hope hospitality and tourism management does a better job of providing for healthy options too.

I'm jumping in...I'm pretty new I know...but gotta start somewhere. I'll try and stay consistent...

I'm just starting week three today! I love this diet...there has never been an easier one that I've ever tried. I weight 8 pounds lost at 10 days. Wednesdays are my weigh in days...I was first WEIGHED on a Friday, given my first week's worth of food and vitamins, but intended to START on the Monday. So I started on the Monday, but came back to the centre on the Wednesday (3 days in) to watch the IP rep do a seminar...and I was weighed again. LOL. So 3 days in I had lost 4 pounds and then last Wednesday I had lost 8. It makes it hard to easily summarize what I've lost in weeks.

Anyhow, today I plan on Omelette, Chicken Soup with veggies in, and PB Crunch bar for snack. I love sauteed spinach with garlic and a tsp of EVOO, so that will be in my day somewhere.

I am trying NOT to put on my jeans until about a month from now. I want to be totally surprised and in love with myself when my family and I go away to a waterpark resort end of February. I'm thinking of bringing my jeans into work and keeping them there until then...cuz I know I'll be tempted.

Anyhow, HAPPY MONDAY!

Originally Posted by shrinkingsusie:
Good morning!

Another snowy windy day here. And of course the snowplow went by and dumped the end of our driveway with snow AFTER my husband left for work.

Having a quick shake then out to shovel so I can get my sister to a 9am appointment, then work for me.

Have a good day everyone!

I HATE it when that happens! I'm like, really!? I have to shovel this s#!& again!? Lol, I live alone so all that falls back on to me :/

Originally Posted by FutureFitChick:
We had plans to go to the grocery store last night, but it just got too late. I am bummed, because that will make it a tough night tomorrow to finish prepping everything before surgery.

JLUS, 65X65, and Schenectady, thanks for the response. I have posted in this thread months ago and didn't get responses to that either. This thread functions a bit differently than other 3fc areas. Thanks for the clarification and the encouragement to chat with my surgeon. I have a phone call with the office tomorrow, so that will be a good opportunity.

0ojoyo0, you give me great hope that coming back to the plan WILL work. I have had quite a defeatist attitude about weight loss since gaining back some of what I lost. And, I have been using a lot of "last treat" excuses to eat poorly. Thanks for the reminder!

mars735 and lisa32989 I totally agree about surgeons (and physicians in general) being completely uneducated on nutrition. I don't understand why every physicians group doesn't have a staff nutritionist, as it truly makes a powerful impact on patients. That is good to know about other formal plans actually having a guideline for post-surgical calories. Thanks for the information.

Ruth_Ann, great idea about the additional protein for healing. That is a great idea to bring food with you to the surgery for afterward. Thanks for the great ideas and encouragement.

Finale, thanks for the encouragement! Good luck in your competition!

lighthouse101, being out on a bike in the weather I'm experiencing sounds like pure torture! I hope you had fun.

JenDilly, I find a lot of irony that in a post pageant buffet there aren't tons of healthy choices. Someday, I hope hospitality and tourism management does a better job of providing for healthy options too.

I'm so happy that I can motivate someone else with my success, because everyone here motivates me with their stories! I honestly do not think I could do it without this site. I'm the same way. I didn't reach my goal the first time around due to things that were somewhat out of my control, and then on top of that, I gained 20 lbs of the weight I had lost back, so it was really difficult to get back onboard, knowing how much I still have to lose. But I look at what I've lost so far, and I know I can do it. I just have to keep things in perspective. Good luck in your surgery!

Originally Posted by Sheriously:
I'm jumping in...I'm pretty new I know...but gotta start somewhere. I'll try and stay consistent...

I'm just starting week three today! I love this diet...there has never been an easier one that I've ever tried. I weight 8 pounds lost at 10 days. Wednesdays are my weigh in days...I was first WEIGHED on a Friday, given my first week's worth of food and vitamins, but intended to START on the Monday. So I started on the Monday, but came back to the centre on the Wednesday (3 days in) to watch the IP rep do a seminar...and I was weighed again. LOL. So 3 days in I had lost 4 pounds and then last Wednesday I had lost 8. It makes it hard to easily summarize what I've lost in weeks.

Anyhow, today I plan on Omelette, Chicken Soup with veggies in, and PB Crunch bar for snack. I love sauteed spinach with garlic and a tsp of EVOO, so that will be in my day somewhere.

I am trying NOT to put on my jeans until about a month from now. I want to be totally surprised and in love with myself when my family and I go away to a waterpark resort end of February. I'm thinking of bringing my jeans into work and keeping them there until then...cuz I know I'll be tempted.

Anyhow, HAPPY MONDAY!

Congrats on your loss so far!

Originally Posted by FutureFitChick:
We had plans to go to the grocery store last night, but it just got too late. I am bummed, because that will make it a tough night tomorrow to finish prepping everything before surgery.

Good luck on your surgery! If you're like me, it's good to keep busy beforehand instead of thinking about it.

[QUOTE=FutureFitChick;4929373]We had plans to go to the grocery store last night, but it just got too late. I am bummed, because that will make it a tough night tomorrow to finish prepping everything before surgery.

I hope part of your prepping includes thinking about what books/TV shows you can enjoy while recuperating. Speedy recovery to you! :hug:

Hooray Monday with two celebrations coursing through me joyously:

Made half my goal today, lost 55 with 55 to go but I actually started my quest 81 pounds ago at my highest, and second, today is my 24th wedding anniversary. For my husband's present, I put on a beautiful workout suit he gave me 23 years ago, the first year we were married and I was never able to fit into it. I saved it all those years, determined that somehow, someday, I would wear it again.

Being that I am not a saver, and neither is he, he was incredibly touched that I had saved that all those years, through three kids, moves, house cleanings, whatever.

Moral to the story: NEVER GIVE UP, it is NEVER too late, you can NEVER try too many times, the war is NEVER over!

Originally Posted by schenectady:
Hooray Monday with two celebrations coursing through me joyously:

Made half my goal today, lost 55 with 55 to go but I actually started my quest 81 pounds ago at my highest, and my 24th wedding anniversary. Fir my husband's present, I put on a beautiful workout suit he gave me 23 years ago, the first year we were married and I was never able to fit into it. I saved it all those years, determined that somehow, someday, I would wear it again.

Being that I am not a saver, and neither is he, he was incredibly touched that I had saved that all those years, through three kids, moves, house cleanings, whatever.

Moral to the story: NEVER GIVE UP, it is NEVER too late, you can NEVER try too many times, the war is NEVER over!

Congratulations! Amazing and touching story to share!!

You rock girlfriend!!! :encore::cheer3::cheer2:

Originally Posted by schenectady:
Hooray Monday with two celebrations coursing through me joyously:

Made half my goal today, lost 55 with 55 to go but I actually started my quest 81 pounds ago at my highest, and second, today is my 24th wedding anniversary. For my husband's present, I put on a beautiful workout suit he gave me 23 years ago, the first year we were married and I was never able to fit into it. I saved it all those years, determined that somehow, someday, I would wear it again.

Being that I am not a saver, and neither is he, he was incredibly touched that I had saved that all those years, through three kids, moves, house cleanings, whatever.

Moral to the story: NEVER GIVE UP, it is NEVER too late, you can NEVER try too many times, the war is NEVER over!

WTG schenectady! That is absolutely awesome!

Good morning! So I am now slowly and cautiously making the move to alternatives - the IP packets are just too expensive. I've been OP close to five months and still have 2-3 months to go on P1. I've scoured the alternative threads for information and have been studying nutrition labels, I'm ready to take the plunge - but have one question for you experts out there. How do you calculate the "30% or less calories from fat" ? Here's a label from a carton of Muscle Milk Lite for example.

Calories 100
Fat 2.6 g
Saturated 0.5g
+Trans 0g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Potassium 520 mg
Carbohydrate 5 g
Fibre 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 15 g

Based on this - how would you make that calculation?

Happy with my scales this morning.
 

On my home scale, I am down 18 pounds ( from Dec 17).
I'll weigh in with my coach this afternoon. Crossing fingers, feels like I am down about 3 pounds this week.

Am I the only one that wears the exact same clothes to each weigh-in??

Originally Posted by GettinHealthyNow:
Good morning! So I am now slowly and cautiously making the move to alternatives - the IP packets are just too expensive. I've been OP close to five months and still have 2-3 months to go on P1. I've scoured the alternative threads for information and have been studying nutrition labels, I'm ready to take the plunge - but have one question for you experts out there. How do you calculate the "30% or less calories from fat" ? Here's a label from a carton of Muscle Milk Lite for example.

Calories 100
Fat 2.6 g
Saturated 0.5g
+Trans 0g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Potassium 520 mg
Carbohydrate 5 g
Fibre 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 15 g

Based on this - how would you make that calculation?

You need the calories from fat, then just multiply by 3. If it's less than the total calories it's less than 30% calories from fat.

It's an overall guideline...for example IP's wafers and soy nuts are both more than 30% calories from fat.

Originally Posted by IdealProteinNewbie:
You need the calories from fat, then just multiply by 3. If it's less than the total calories it's less than 30% calories from fat.

It's an overall guideline...for example IP's wafers and soy nuts are both more than 30% calories from fat.

Yes...but is there any way to know WHAT are the calories from fat if it's not on the label? Is that a calculation you can make from the other info, or if it's not there then there's no way to know?

Originally Posted by GettinHealthyNow:
Yes...but is there any way to know WHAT are the calories from fat if it's not on the label? Is that a calculation you can make from the other info, or if it's not there then there's no way to know?

Fat has 9 calories/gram. Carbs & protein about 4 cal/gram. (Technically it's kilocalories & usually that's assumed when talking about food calories)

Originally Posted by GettinHealthyNow:
Yes...but is there any way to know WHAT are the calories from fat if it's not on the label? Is that a calculation you can make from the other info, or if it's not there then there's no way to know?

Try product web site...food labeling in the US is probably different, as a lot more is now required by law over the last few years.

Originally Posted by drd1961:
YaY OoJoy! We are the same height and close to the same goal weight. I am wearing 6's, so look forward to that!!

Originally Posted by 0ojoyo0:
Thanks! I can't wait to be in 6's; I would love to retire these 12's and 14's like I did my 22's. Hope you feel better!

Clothing sizes can be so fickle. I am the same height as you ladies and am currently in a somewhat loose 14 and can just squeeze into some 12s. Not sure if I'll ever get into a 6 with my body shape (although who knows what will happen in another 30 lbs or so). I try to think of the overall way I look and feel in clothes as my motivator, rather than the actual clothing size.

Originally Posted by FutureFitChick:
lighthouse101, being out on a bike in the weather I'm experiencing sounds like pure torture! I hope you had fun.

Yes, it would be awful in some of the cold temps I've been hearing about! I live in a warm climate though, so we can be outside all year round. :)

All the best for your surgery.

Originally Posted by schenectady:
Hooray Monday with two celebrations coursing through me joyously:

Made half my goal today, lost 55 with 55 to go but I actually started my quest 81 pounds ago at my highest, and second, today is my 24th wedding anniversary. For my husband's present, I put on a beautiful workout suit he gave me 23 years ago, the first year we were married and I was never able to fit into it. I saved it all those years, determined that somehow, someday, I would wear it again.

Being that I am not a saver, and neither is he, he was incredibly touched that I had saved that all those years, through three kids, moves, house cleanings, whatever.

Moral to the story: NEVER GIVE UP, it is NEVER too late, you can NEVER try too many times, the war is NEVER over!

Congrats on being halfway to goal and on your anniversary! I hope you have a wonderful day.

Originally Posted by GettinHealthyNow:
Good morning! So I am now slowly and cautiously making the move to alternatives - the IP packets are just too expensive. I've been OP close to five months and still have 2-3 months to go on P1. I've scoured the alternative threads for information and have been studying nutrition labels, I'm ready to take the plunge - but have one question for you experts out there. How do you calculate the "30% or less calories from fat" ? Here's a label from a carton of Muscle Milk Lite for example.

Calories 100
Fat 2.6 g
Saturated 0.5g
+Trans 0g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Potassium 520 mg
Carbohydrate 5 g
Fibre 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 15 g

Based on this - how would you make that calculation?

A gram of fat has 9 calories, so you would multiple the fat grams by 9. That number would have to be 30% or less of the total calories. So in your example, the 2.6 X 9 = 23.4, which is 23.4% of 100 calories - well under the 30%.
That's the way I usually calculate - if anyone knows another way or an easier way, do share!

Originally Posted by ssubert:
On my home scale, I am down 18 pounds ( from Dec 17).
I'll weigh in with my coach this afternoon. Crossing fingers, feels like I am down about 3 pounds this week.

Am I the only one that wears the exact same clothes to each weigh-in??

I did when I was going to a clinic, well until the clothes were falling off. I would wear a pair of cotton yoga pants, and a tshirt. When they got big the couch said it was too much extra fabric so I went and bought the exact same ones in a smaller size.

Originally Posted by lighthouse101:

A gram of fat has 9 calories, so you would multiple the fat grams by 9. That number would have to be 30% or less of the total calories. So in your example, the 2.6 X 9 = 23.4, which is 23.4% of 100 calories - well under the 30%.
That's the way I usually calculate - if anyone knows another way or an easier way, do share!

Thank you so much, that's exactly what I was looking for! :D

I did the same thing when I was on the program...It also became easier once it was summer...now with winter...it is a bit harder for those who are still doing weekly weighins with a coach.

I say ...layer light T-neck and some light pants with a cardigan sweater...and kick those boots off...mine weigh a ton more than the sandals from last summer that's for sure! Also..weigh at home so you can see the bare truth...if you want to. It depends on how much you wnat to track that number since there are other things that count more as you move closer to goal...


[ATTACH]45652[/[ATTACH] Thought it was time for a new selfie...in winter clothes!

Originally Posted by 65X65:
I did the same thing when I was on the program...It also became easier once it was summer...now with winter...it is a bit harder for those who are still doing weekly weighins with a coach.

I say ...layer light T-neck and some light pants with a cardigan sweater...and kick those boots off...mine weigh a ton more than the sandals from last summer that's for sure! Also..weigh at home so you can see the bare truth...if you want to. It depends on how much you wnat to track that number since there are other things that count more as you move closer to goal...


[ATTACH]45652[/[ATTACH] Thought it was time for a new selfie...in winter clothes!

You're gorgeous!! I love your boots!

I'm on day 7 and will weigh in later this afternoon. I have been reading this forum and am so thankful to all of you here. I've learned a lot and am encouraged through this first week. Here is my question. I was given a weeks worth of food and told to eat certain things each day. Today I was to drink the cappuccino drink for breakfast and I haven't been able to find out if it has caffeine in it. Does it? Also, because of that I am eating the lunch packet for breakfast which are the cheese curls. Is that ok to have mixed them up?

I want one of those cute progress bars everyone has, but I can't figure out how to add one. :} Can someone let me know? THANKS :)

Originally Posted by Staceyhay:
I'm on day 7 and will weigh in later this afternoon. I have been reading this forum and am so thankful to all of you here. I've learned a lot and am encouraged through this first week. Here is my question. I was given a weeks worth of food and told to eat certain things each day. Today I was to drink the cappuccino drink for breakfast and I haven't been able to find out if it has caffeine in it. Does it? Also, because of that I am eating the lunch packet for breakfast which are the cheese curls. Is that ok to have mixed them up?

As long as you're having 3 packets per day (only 1 restricted) you can eat any of your packets at anytime. If you want Southwest Curls for breakfast, go for it!

Cappuccino is decaf!

Would anyone be able to advise if substituting the IP omelette with 2 hard boiled whole eggs is equal to the IP pack? I prefer to eat whole foods to powder mixes when it's a simple thing like the breakfast. I still use IP products for lunch and snack though. I have heard from various sources on here that 3 egg whites or 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites are comparable but I just want to get the final word on what that is. Also I wouldn't want my breakfast eggs to add to my already 8oz of natural protein that is part of the protocol. ( I don't currently have a coach as they quit so I am trying to figure some small details out on my own). Thanks for your patience...

Originally Posted by MarisolParisol:
I want one of those cute progress bars everyone has, but I can't figure out how to add one. :} Can someone let me know? THANKS :)

You'll need 20 posts I believe before you can add a ticker to up your signature. Check the top post in this thread, also called the "sticky" for details.

Originally Posted by 65X65:

[ATTACH]45652[/[ATTACH] Thought it was time for a new selfie...in winter clothes!

You look beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pic.

Originally Posted by lighthouse101:
Clothing sizes can be so fickle. I am the same height as you ladies and am currently in a somewhat loose 14 and can just squeeze into some 12s. Not sure if I'll ever get into a 6 with my body shape (although who knows what will happen in another 30 lbs or so). I try to think of the overall way I look and feel in clothes as my motivator, rather than the actual clothing size.

They ARE fickle. The dress in the picture is an 8, and then some of my 6's are lose. I also pack a lot of muscle on this body and always have. One comment I got Saturday night from people who have not seen me is, oh, I never thought of you as being that overweight. It is because I am solid.

Originally Posted by lighthouse101:
You look beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pic.

Thanks..0ojoyo0 and lighthouse.
There are a lot who ask and wonder about maintaining and how many do... I've been successful for nearly 6 months now...(which is only the tip of the iceberg)...but thought that posting a snap shot selfie may give encouragement to those who wonder if it is worth it, and possible.

There are some of us on the maintainers thread who share a lot about what we are doing and thinking. The important thing to keep in mind is maintenance does not just take off and sustain by itself ..but is very much a worthwhile effort. Reading posts from forum members who are "not there yet" helps me remember the hard work...and not get complacent. Maintaining is never going to be an autopilot function for most of us. So we all help each other...for a long long time. It's really never over.

Originally Posted by drd1961:
They ARE fickle. The dress in the picture is an 8, and then some of my 6's are lose. I also pack a lot of muscle on this body and always have. One comment I got Saturday night from people who have not seen me is, oh, I never thought of you as being that overweight. It is because I am solid.

I'm the same way! Solid as a rock. When I was thinner, I always looked a good 20 lbs lighter than I really was. I also carry my weight on my bottom half, and have a small waist, so that has an impact on how I buy clothes.

Originally Posted by schenectady:
Hooray Monday with two celebrations coursing through me joyously:

Made half my goal today, lost 55 with 55 to go but I actually started my quest 81 pounds ago at my highest, and second, today is my 24th wedding anniversary. For my husband's present, I put on a beautiful workout suit he gave me 23 years ago, the first year we were married and I was never able to fit into it. I saved it all those years, determined that somehow, someday, I would wear it again.

Being that I am not a saver, and neither is he, he was incredibly touched that I had saved that all those years, through three kids, moves, house cleanings, whatever.

Moral to the story: NEVER GIVE UP, it is NEVER too late, you can NEVER try too many times, the war is NEVER over!

I know this sounds silly but your story moved me to tears. What a touching, sweet thing to do. How awesome that you saved that for all these years and how wonderful for you that it fits! I have been married for just over 28 years and wanted so much to bring back some of the woman I used to be when my DH met me. He has never been critical of my weight or how I look, as a matter of fact he has always been encouraging and attracted to me at my heaviest. But it is such a great feeling to feel that little spark of attraction like when we were younger and dating.

0ojoyo0: Congrats on your losses so far. It sounds like you are back in the groove. It is good to know that IP is always there if we need to get back on the wagon again!

drd1961: I know what you mean about your body telling you it needs protein. I am amazed at how I understand and listen to my body when I need protein now. I can't believe I never knew or realized this before. I guess it's better late than never! lol.

Futurefitchick: I haven't been consistently reading all the daily chats, so I can't remember if I read about your upcoming surgery, but I hope all goes well. I had surgery last March and was not at a healthy weight or in a healthy state of being at that time. What a difference almost a year makes! I wonder how much better I would have felt and recovered if I had been on IP and improved my health before my surgery. I bet the extra protein will be helpful.

Staceyhay: congrats on your first week of IP! You will never regret starting! This is the best forum for support and answers to many of your questions. Don't ever hesitate to ask any question at all. It has most likely been asked my many others along the way.

65X65: I popped into your profile to get a look at your cute picture. Girl, you are looking fine! Love the boots!

Originally Posted by KLD81230:
I believe that 3 egg whites + 1 whole egg equals a packet and 4 whole eggs + 2 egg whites equal dinner protein.

3 egg whites are going to give you the equivalent protein to a packet...(4 egg whites is high..= about 24 grams.) Add up the calories for the egg whites based on size of egg...and include 1 yolk. ( Or 1 whole egg + 2 Whites). Any calories or grams of protein above what a packet is...needs to be considered.

If using eggs for your animal protein meal...and not a packet..the quantity is different.

There is controversy over what constitutes a packet... Your daily intake still needs to consider the calories and fat plus carbs and protein in an average packet.

Nutritionally:
2 egg whites and 1 whole egg = just about 100 calories..

This also has some (good) fat and the equivalent protein of a packet..leaving you a few calories and carbs to add some veggies....and not hijack what a packet "IS"....and what your daily intake should be.

Second weigh in and I'm down 10 pounds!! So pumped!!

Originally Posted by 65X65:
I did the same thing when I was on the program...It also became easier once it was summer...now with winter...it is a bit harder for those who are still doing weekly weighins with a coach.

I say ...layer light T-neck and some light pants with a cardigan sweater...and kick those boots off...mine weigh a ton more than the sandals from last summer that's for sure! Also..weigh at home so you can see the bare truth...if you want to. It depends on how much you wnat to track that number since there are other things that count more as you move closer to goal...


[ATTACH]45652[/[ATTACH] Thought it was time for a new selfie...in winter clothes!

You look so beautiful! What a great achievement!

Originally Posted by Jaymie77:
Second weigh in and I'm down 10 pounds!! So pumped!!

Jaymie: WTG!!!! You are well on your way. I am excited to follow your progress. Looking back, I can't believe how quickly it has gone by and that I am in the maintenance phase now. You will be here before you know it. :carrot:

Originally Posted by Jaymie77:
Second weigh in and I'm down 10 pounds!! So pumped!!

Awesome!! Congrats!

Good Morning.....

Had an awesome weekend with my little family which was nice. TOM came and hit me like a brick truck crashing into my life but still down 2 lbs for the week. Got adventurous with my food this weekend. Made rutabaga fries... no Buenos. But shredded some added a tablespoon of egg and a table spoon of roasted leek puree and put on my non stick griddle... Latke here I come. Quite tasty. Also made Mock-apple sauce. I am going to tweak it but that's what's in my shakes this morning and for lunch and so far so tasty.


Here's today's quote

Martin Luther King, Jr.: "We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope."