[Pinky2012]

Hi Everyone!

I missed checking in over the weekend with everyone . . .however, I was out walking my arse off! I did the Avon Walk in Charlotte - 39.3 miles! I am so proud that I completed the whole 39.3 miles . . .granted, my feet are not too happy with me. I have horrific blisters on my heels . . . I didn't prepare very well. So it's all my fault . . .and the fact that I got a pedicure on the Thursday before - yeah, that really didn't help matters at all!

I tried to stay OP over the weekend as much as possible. However, my body craved and needed the extra carbs/calories. I did steer clear of the candy offered and breads/pastas . . .snacked on IP bars and a bananas. I know fruit is a no-no in phase 1 . . .but ye ole body needed it.

I had my WI yesterday and was down another 2.5 lbs! Bringing me to a total of 15.5 lost in 4 weeks. I was hoping for more, but will gladly take what I've got.

I've got another challenging weekend coming up . . this one is a more social event. In that we'll be out of town for a football game! Challenges, challenges, challenges! The nice thing I learned from this past weekend, is that it is completely doable out of town . . .not easy, but doable.

So happy to see everyone's successes!

[DeterminedDieter]

Wow Pinky, good for you! And great job passing up on candies and breads/pasta!! You are up for the challenge next weekend

[lese1030]

Pinky congrats on your walk and the WI!!!

[Karrindell]

On Day 2 today. I have 125lbs to lose.
Feeling hopeful!

[mei]

Howdy all!

I was around a few years ago. I fell off the wagon pretty hard and gained it all back.
Giving it another go. Looking forward to my knees not hurting again!

[Sunni J]

I am excited and nervous to see how much I have lost! I hope it is good. I made some major changes!

My blood sugar dropped low a few times and I had to eat extra packs. I hope that didn't throw me off.

HOPEFUL GOALS: WI 1: -4, WI 2: -4
Mini weight goal: Nov 12: 146

[KareVT]

Hi All:

Pinky - kudos for a nice walk and for meeting your 1st goal! 39.3 mile walk is amazing! I bet those feet hurt. You should treat yourself to a pedi and soak those dogs extra long

Karinndell - Day 3 for you now, good luck. You can do it!

Mei - I am in reboot mode too. I re-started Saturday and today marks day 5. We can do it! Let's forgive ourselves for how much we gained and look at the positives - sound good?

Sunni - good luck on your first WI today. Can't wait to hear your stats!!!

As I mentioned earlier.. I have been OP for 4 full days. Should I be alarmed that when I step on my scale (i know i shouldn't but i need to see the progress - that it's working) - I have not lost anything? Day 4 - seems a bit strange.. I'm going to try more water... Just nervous that maybe my body is holding on to weigh more so this time...

[lisa32989]

[QUOTE=Pinky2012;5087099].

I've got another challenging weekend coming up . . this one is a more social event. In that we'll be out of town for a football game! Challenges, challenges, challenges! The nice thing I learned from this past weekend, is that it is completely doable out of town . . .not easy, but doable.!/QUOTE]

You may want to start planning today for tailgating. I stuck with my plan for out of town football games with careful advance planning.

[Pamelama]

Good Morning! I am technically a "restart" for October. Did IP in 2011 and lost 52 lbs, became an IP Coach. My DH was pretty sick of last year/going into this year. Thankfully he's in the clear for now. I did great during diagnosis and tx (weight wise - no stressful eating).

I now think it's possible to have PTSD going thru a loved ones illness. I kind of slowly let myself off healthy eating when he got a clean bill of health (ironic, huh?) Slowly put on about 10lbs, but feels like more inches wise.

Committed to restarting this week. Day 1 down, feels good… I LOVED these boards when I was going thru my journey. So much help and inspiration. Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Have a great day. Pam:-)

[stephascope]

Welcome back Pamelama! I'm rebooting as well. I'm glad to hear your husband is okay now. My husband had some pretty intense chemotherapy after we got married and I gained quite a bit of weight. It's a crazy experience. Good luck to you and see you on the boards

[hopeful199]

Reboot going well. At 15 lbs in 4 weeks. Time to exercise.

[sweetenuf]

My favorite WF dressing is Creamy Bacon, to me it seems to be the one with less vinegar. The italian is great to marinaid chicken in then bake it in the oven.

[sweetenuf]

Originally Posted by Pamelama

Good Morning! I am technically a "restart" for October. Did IP in 2011 and lost 52 lbs, became an IP Coach. My DH was pretty sick of last year/going into this year. Thankfully he's in the clear for now. I did great during diagnosis and tx (weight wise - no stressful eating).

Can you please tell me how you became a IP Coach? I have looked up but no luck on finding the correct information on it. Thank you

[BStr13]

Bought the marshmellow WF dip last night...ummm what do you do w/it? I put it on the "brownie mix" and it added nothing to it.

[scorbett1103]

Originally Posted by BStr13

Bought the marshmellow WF dip last night...ummm what do you do w/it? I put it on the "brownie mix" and it added nothing to it.

use it as spackle?

LOL I tried it once, was definitely NOT a fan.