I am avoiding looking at the scale which is so unlike me as I am an obsessive weighter. I know I'm up but I don't want to look. I have to WI Friday with coach so I'm going to work hard to do P1 for the next 3 days and ultimately till I get back to 163. Ok - I've posted it here so this will make me accountable.

Jenny38--U can do it!!!!

At least we have the tools to fix it if we do gain weight. I am learning that the hard way.

I am going on a cruise beginning of September and we decided to phase me off to do kinda of a trial of all the phases. So this week is my last week on P1 and then P2. I will go to a seminar next week about P4. P3 & P4 make me nervous.

I saw my diabetes dr (endocrinologist) and he said 150lbs is very unrealistic for me. He said anything under 200 would be great for me between 170-190. I agree with that for the most part.

Hi all,

I too, am avoiding the scale and struggling. Family wedding this weekend, 2.5 weeks until school starts. Just not ready to buckle down yet, but I am really hating the tire around my waist.

I have been working on finding a natural way to handle my headaches and intense PMS. I have unfortunately been turning to crutch foods to deal with it. In the long run, I am just making it worse since all the books about peri menopause say to limit carbs. Ugh!

Luccilove, phasing off is a better plan than jumping off. Even after phasing off for my Maine vacation last year, the increase in carbs= a 12 pound gain. The key (which I am failing at right now) is to not go off the deep end and get right back on track.

Jenny, I really wish that my 100% determination would come back. I dread the carb flu- mine lasts for days but, I am not going to let this backslide turn into a return to life as an overweight person.

That's OK gals... we are all climbing back in the saddle again and will be rolling along soon.
Jenny38, I can't seem to find the right Jennifer Yates on FB... unless you are the Make-Up Artist who does awesome work by the way... Is your name spelled correctly or do you go by Jen or ????. Tried a search several times.

P1 tomorrow, see you all there, lol.
Liana

I too am in a slight struggle but keeping going. I just keep telling myself at least I am maintaining the up lbs - I am a few lbs over my scream weight now for about a month, I'll pop down under it and then pop back up. Hearing everyone on the same battleground actually is helpful.

My eating isn't out of control but my main issues are stress, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise due to time pressures. These next few weeks I have much less to do, and more R&R time, but don't want to go back to P1, and hoping week by week over the next month to just drop back down without being drastic. I do want to do round of a few weeks in P1 in October, but not yet. I don't want to just chalk it all up to summer, but today I realized also it is summer, and I have several nice trips coming up, and I have worked hard to be at a healthy weight, and I don't want to do a longer stint of P1 during the summer. I spent a long time on holidays and vacations being really strict, even for several years before P1, and I like easing it up this summer without being out of control. Even if I just maintain this weight until October I feel good about that, and my coach keeps telling me any maintenance, even a few lbs above goal, is a huge success.

Hi everyone,

I just order Janeeva's Phase 1 cookbook. I see a re-boot coming in Sept. and want to be prepared.

Amber, it is definitely summer for me. During the school year, I do not drink wine during the week. Social lunches/dinners like crazy during this time of year. Also, I spend a lot more time on my own, get bored, and turn to food. I can totally relate to your lack of sleep and stress.

Liana, thanks for being so positive! I can't find Jenny either on Facebook. Would love to connect with you there too.

Hey there!

It sounds like we are all having our own struggles but still determined to not give up! I too have a plan for September, back to healthy eating and exercise. I hate putting on clothes that feel too snug and my tummy roll spilling over my pants. Uncomfortable! But, I know what I have to do. Thanks for listening!

So since I will be phasing off for a little bit I have a question that I cant figure out.

Say you are on P4 and u really go off plan and gain 5-10lbs what do you do? Are you suppose to go to P1 and if so how do you do this if you don't have packets or do you have packets? I am confused by this.

Liana - I PM you my email to see if that helps. I'm listed as living in Burlington and nope not the make up artist, I'm hopeless at my own make up.

Lucci - I got back to regular IP food for phase 1 and eat the packets, I will also substitute a why shake from Costco and will use simply bars. I never did alternatives, seemed to hard. I also am not 100% p1 but try my best and then go back to P3 and 4 when done. I think tho if I'm on it longer I may go thru p2 for a couple days.

Slip - I hear what your saying about work, it totally structures my eating. I would find being off all summer a huge challenge.

Looks like we are all getting back on track together which we can totally do. We got this ladies!!

I think I found you, Jenny... sent you an FB request & message.
Lucci... that's where I am at right now, lol. Up too much to just smarten up with a lower carb Maintenance (I'd do that for 5lbs at my height) - I start these past couple days P1, but that seems to change at 10 pm to 'Freybe Damn Hot Pepperoni & Old Cheddar' time. Really not high in carbs, but certainly way too much protein and calories to lose much.
So.... P1 again tomorrow but I have to work on City Patrol so I will pack ALLOWABLE snacks (not pepperonis). I am using Vega protein smoothie powders and Quest Bars for my 'packets'.


Liana

Hi everyone,

The wedding was so much fun! Danced all night long .

Liana, sent you a message on FB.

Jenny, I can't find you on FB.

Hi ladies,

Slip - can you see me on Liana's as one of her friends? Then you can friend me thru thru there. I'll PM you my email

Doing better P1 today until I caved with an ice cream bar that we have at work.

Did Irongirl triathalon this Sunday. The water had dropped to 40 degrees so no swimming, they turned it into a du athalon 2km run 20km bike at 5km run. I came 7/112 in y age group 40-45 and I think overall 60/750. It was hard but so much fun. Already looking to sign up for another one this fall.

Good for you, Jenny!!

Wow Jenny! That's awesome! Well done.

I did a perfect Phase 1 day today. I'm going to need a lot more. Wish me luck!

S.

Slip, did you get wedding photos, what's your outfit look like? Will look for your message on FB.
WTG, Jenny!! Did you get one of those sweaty, haggard photos as you run through the finish line tape, lol??


Liana