Welp. I woke up with one nasty cold today. Bad enough that if I hadn't needed to finish testing 4th and 5th graders (9.5 days left in the year; 6.5 days left of my classes), I would have called in sick. What's making it worse is that I don't know what I can take, so I haven't taken anything. I felt like I was going to fall over all day.
BUT BUT BUT...
Even with that, my "unofficial" morning WI this morning showed me down 50.8lbs since I started IP! I've been waiting for well over a week to pass the 50lb mark! I'm gonna have to track down a 50lb object this weekend to remind myself why I'm doing this and how far I've come.
AND AND....
I put on a size XL t-shirt last night for kosho ryu kempo, and it was noticably TOO BIG!
Welp. I woke up with one nasty cold today. Bad enough that if I hadn't needed to finish testing 4th and 5th graders (9.5 days left in the year; 6.5 days left of my classes), I would have called in sick. What's making it worse is that I don't know what I can take, so I haven't taken anything. I felt like I was going to fall over all day.
BUT BUT BUT...
Even with that, my "unofficial" morning WI this morning showed me down 50.8lbs since I started IP! I've been waiting for well over a week to pass the 50lb mark! I'm gonna have to track down a 50lb object this weekend to remind myself why I'm doing this and how far I've come.
AND AND....
I put on a size XL t-shirt last night for kosho ryu kempo, and it was noticably TOO BIG!
Congratulations....terrific milestone. You must feel so liberated to reach such great success. I hope your cold zips by quickly.
Welp. I woke up with one nasty cold today. Bad enough that if I hadn't needed to finish testing 4th and 5th graders (9.5 days left in the year; 6.5 days left of my classes), I would have called in sick. What's making it worse is that I don't know what I can take, so I haven't taken anything. I felt like I was going to fall over all day.
BUT BUT BUT...
Even with that, my "unofficial" morning WI this morning showed me down 50.8lbs since I started IP! I've been waiting for well over a week to pass the 50lb mark! I'm gonna have to track down a 50lb object this weekend to remind myself why I'm doing this and how far I've come.
AND AND....
I put on a size XL t-shirt last night for kosho ryu kempo, and it was noticably TOO BIG!
Yipee for 50 pound gone forever!
On your cold (yuck) - check with your pharmacist for cold remedies made for diabetics. You can usually find something that will work. Feel better soon!
Welp. I woke up with one nasty cold today. Bad enough that if I hadn't needed to finish testing 4th and 5th graders (9.5 days left in the year; 6.5 days left of my classes), I would have called in sick. What's making it worse is that I don't know what I can take, so I haven't taken anything. I felt like I was going to fall over all day.
BUT BUT BUT...
Even with that, my "unofficial" morning WI this morning showed me down 50.8lbs since I started IP! I've been waiting for well over a week to pass the 50lb mark! I'm gonna have to track down a 50lb object this weekend to remind myself why I'm doing this and how far I've come.
AND AND....
I put on a size XL t-shirt last night for kosho ryu kempo, and it was noticably TOO BIG!
YIPPEEEEE!!! Congrats on your 50# milestone!! And a too-big XL!
As for cold medicines, most of them, I was surprised to learn, come in pill form and those are without the sweeteners to make them palatable. Even NyQuil. I stocked up on those early on, just for the peace of mind.
Love the new hair'do in your new photo. Very jaunty and cute! Less than 5 to goal . . . yay!!
it's really not a new hairdo it's my own hair - the other picture was a wig!!! I've picked up 4 wigs and I love them - my own hair's so pathetic - thin and straight as a pin - but thank you
Great job Ruth Ann so glad you are feeling comfortable on your new maintenance protocol. WTG on getting the serving sizes correct! We really appreciate your sharing your success—very helpful to us newbies.
Thank jo4applerose!
This is such a great community - I was so nervous starting and the people here were so understanding and generous with their knowledge. Made my journey so much easier. Even when I was throwing myself a pity party or getting discouraged they pumped me up (and gave me a little boot in the rear when needed). So I figure sharing now is a way to pay back all the great stuff I got - we're all in this together and heading towards the same goal!
Even with that, my "unofficial" morning WI this morning showed me down 50.8lbs since I started IP! I've been waiting for well over a week to pass the 50lb mark! I'm gonna have to track down a 50lb object this weekend to remind myself why I'm doing this and how far I've come.
AND AND....
I put on a size XL t-shirt last night for kosho ryu kempo, and it was noticably TOO BIG!
Fearciuil - congratulations - I remember the excitement of passing -50 pounds....what a great thing for you to have accomplished. Go treat yourself to something really really special as you deserve it. Onward and downwards....
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Hope everyone had a great Mothers Day! I was feeling pretty blue yesterday, both my mother and my MIL who I loved are gone now and I was missing them. Turned into a very nice day though - had dinner with sis and a bunch of nieces and nephews who had recent birthdays. My niece decided it should also be "Special Auntie Day" and gave me a lovely bracelet - she's a sweet kid.
I found all the strategies I worked out in P1 still work in maintenance. I went out and played basketball with the kids, set the table, etc., etc. and stayed away from the appetizer area (except for the veggies, I ate a bunch of those!). I offered to bring the veggie tray (I'm becoming known for it!). I love that my brain feels like it has been retrained, I like making good choices and focusing on the company instead of the food!
it's really not a new hairdo it's my own hair - the other picture was a wig!!! I've picked up 4 wigs and I love them - my own hair's so pathetic - thin and straight as a pin - but thank you
Well, you could have fooled me. I think your (real) hair looks great!
