We are different I guess in what we lose. I was told I could lose up to 8 lbs the first week so I guess those are my expectations. But every pound counts right? As long as we keep on going we will get there. I just wish it were easier!

Ya I was told to expect to lose 5-7lbs the first week. I think that is typical, but not the case for everyone, as I was trying to illustrate

Well one more day that I didn't cheat! Every day I dont cheat is an accomplishment I guess only ones here would understand! Lol

There was an older thread -- probably it's on the stickies -- about the "real cost of cheating". It's great that you have the attitude of celebrating each day OP. It does get easier -- like anything-- the longer you stick to it. Looks like a lot of you are off to a great start!

HOUSE NEWS: The bank said "yes" (WOOOT WOOT) so we go sign the papers tomorrow and now own way too many houses. Good news though is that we have 3 people coming to look at our house tomorrow and it just was listed as of today. I hope that is a good sign.
Thanks for all the prayers to get our dream house. Could we have a few now that we sell what we need to sell so I only have one house to live in?

I have a "miracle" story to share if it works out as I hope -- but I'm gonna save it so I don't "jinx" it. But it's a good one for GraceRev and all the people who have been thinking of us.... now you're all wondering...

Oooh! IP43 now you do have me wondering! Lol
Congratulations on the house and here's hoping you get some interest from the folks that will be looking at the current one!

Okay - here is our mini-miracle. We have a rental property to sell so we can buy our new place. I went to baseball and was chatting with a lady and she starts checking her phone "I'm just seeing if my sales agent is back from holiday so I can see him tomorrow. I am looking to invest in a rental property but I'd really like one that is full of tenants already". Well we HAVE one and our biggest worry was that if we sell we might have to ask the renters to leave, and I felt badly about that. Again, I don't want to jinx it so I hope it all works out, but really, randomly out of the blue, who says at baseball "I am hoping to invest in a rental property..." -- it's not like talking about the weather. The Lord usually works in mysterious ways. This time He's being a bit more obvious Let's hope we have what she is looking for as it seems such a perfect fit and timing.

IP43.... Seems like things are really going your way!! Fingers crossed for a speedy sale!!!


GraceRev....congrats on your milestone! You are an inspiration!!

Yeah, I've made it through day 5. I even made a vegetable purée. It was very good and I'll make it again. I also made kale chips for the first time and they were really good. I can't wait to make them again. I'm starting to get a dry mouth in the mornings so I think I'm starting ketosis. I hope everyone else had a successful day.

My breath is rancid so I know I'm in ketosis. I asked my coach if that was temporary, and she said no. I am munching on SF gum and candy as I am a front person at work and don't want to scare people off! I did lose 6.6 lbs my first week so it's becoming worth it!

TessaLyn, I agree that sometimes the losses feel slow. I take it one day at a time. I have surprised myself sometimes that I have stuck to plan and walked away from temptations. It does get easier.

IP43, Congrats on the houses. It is super stressful to buy and sell. It's such a relief when it's done.

How did everyone do over the holiday weekend. It was somewhat challenging for
me but, I made it through. We had a lot of fruit in the house and it was super hard telling myself fruit is cheating. I understand bread and pasta but, fruit looks so darn refreshing. Anyway, I passed the fruit.

HERE'S MY RANT. Gotta get it out

since I consider myself a newbie because I had to restart I am somewhat frustrated with the fact that not a single sole has noticed any sort of change in me. This diet is such a struggle and is so restrictive that I guess in my head I feel like some sort of recognition of my dedication and my loss should be noticed by someone. Is this weird of me to think, I don't know. It's interesting to me that when I gain weight I feel so incredibly awful, ugly, disappointed in myself. I always have this thought that everyone is thinking the same about me. Now, I am completely dedicated to this and losing a not a word from anyone. Except that what I am doing isn't healthy. Yesterday I thought well I must be just losing in my fingers or toes and that's why nobody is noticing. LOl. I thought for sure that maybe my BF would have noticed by now but, NO. I don't see him everyday because he lives a 150 miles away. I finally asked him " can you see any change in me"? He said well maybe I should see you naked. Oh yeah, of course he would say that. Anyway, apparently he didn't because he didn't say a word. Guess I'm a little frustrated.

Hang on jemma51.... they may be noticing but unsure of whether to say anything yet or even what to say... My DH is the kind that doesn't notice weight changes visually very much - I had to actually show him how much bigger the old pants were on me now that I have lost 30+ lbs. He DID notice when hugging though, and laughed how our tummies didn't get in the way anymore (this spring I put him on a modified P3ish sort of plan to lose some winter weight spare tire). Remember why you are doing this...to feel healthier for yourself, even if no one else mentions it. Besides, you know you have all us gals at IP 3FC cheering your every loss on, (even if you think it's just fingers & toes, hehehe )

Liana

Jemma-
I understand when you say it's frustrating when no one notices. I've lost almost 30lbs and not one word. Of course I have a lot to lose. Maybe that's not a bad thing though...maybe no one noticed how big I had gotten? yeah right. lol

Give it time, people will notice!!! We are on the right path.

Thank you, you are right. I am doing this for ME!!