Love your pic Goddess.....

My folks hadn't seen me since Christmas and last week they noticed that I lost weight, and so did two other friends I hadn't seen for a few months. I know that I would have been devastated if my folks hadn't noticed. And I really haven't lost all that much, at least compared to most everyone else.

But I have to say, one of the friends that commented told me they were afraid to say something in case I really had not lost weight, so as not to hurt my feelings. People were always asking me if I lost weight when I hadn't, and I think it was supposed to make me feel better, but it didn't.

Also, I noticed that when I have gotten compliments on my recent loss, it was when I was wearing the same fat clothes I always wear. I wore a dress to church this morning I finally fit into, saw people I haven't seen since before IP, and no one said anything.

Overall, its what you think and how you feel about yourself thats importent.

Just you wait, they'll start noticing.

Aww... I felt my heart sink when I read your actual post You poor thing, that must have been sooooooooooooo DISSAPOINTING. I know it is encouraging and re- energizing when friends and family comment on your weight loss, especially if they ever said anything about the excess in the past, but sometimes you have to remember to be proud of your loss and remember how good you look, and be greatful you have better eye sight than the rest of your family!

I don't know anything about your familoy but I do know that some people are do self absorbed to notice, some are afraid to be wrong, and some just don't care... I know I might have to starve half to death before my brother would say anything about my weight loss- so I wouldn't hold my breath for him- lol- I guess it depends on the person sometimes

The Good... I had my 5 week weigh in on Thursday. I lost 6.6 pounds and 4.75 inches, for a total of 25 pounds and 27 inches. The funny thing is that my coach noticed that this last week I had eaten yellow squash (with zucchini & mushrooms). I had just assumed it was allowed like zucchini is, but it's on the not allowed list. I also had roasted brussels sprouts a few times, which is on the occasional list. Not sure if my loss could have been even more or if it actually helped, but either way I am thrilled with my results for the week. Ok, now...

The Bad... Friday was my daughter's 13th birthday. I left work a little late and didn't plan my meal. I was starving (well really hungry anyway!) and ended up having pizza at the bowling alley. Wait for it... wait for it... it gets worse. We then went to Dairy Queen for blizzards and I had a small one. I was beating myself up for it, but my husband told me to quit. He said I really didn't eat too much, I just ate the wrong foods. Well, duh! Now is the part where it gets even worse.

The Ugly... I ate a traditional Easter meal today. Yep, I said it. You know what though? I don't really feel bad about it. For the first time in my 'dieting career' I know without a doubt that I will get right back on plan tomorrow and be perfectly fine. It's a great feeling to know that I haven't blown everything and that I don't need to just give up. The weird thing is that my fingers are not even swollen like they normally would be after eating a meal like that. I retain water at the drop of a hat. I wonder if that has anything to do with my pancreas resetting?? That is the one thing I was disappointed with - that I didn't give my pancreas the full 6 weeks to reset itself.

Enough about me! Congratulations to all of you who stayed true to the plan! That is awesome! I love reading all of your success stories

Awww...I'm sorry. I bet you look fabulous! Are you normally a private person regarding your weight? I always have been in the past and didn't want anyone to say anything. I think it was because the minute someone would notice, I would sabatage myself and pig out. Not saying that is the case for you, but just wondering if maybe they think you might not want to talk about it yet?

yep, I found it at super target and kroger. Do you have either of those stores in your area?

good luck Josh! I'm sure you'll do great!

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that is hilarious! I could totally see something like that happening to me!

well, I do have one sister that is overweight, and she is actually the one that I have the better relationship with, we do stuff together every couple of weeks. But she has never mentioned that she can tell or anything, I think me being on this diet makes her feel awkward, maybe insecure. She tells herself all the time that she is "happy the way she is". Haven't we all tried to talk ourselves into that belief? Anyway, the other two sisters, no, they aren't over weight, they are the type that can eat anything and never struggle! (Hate them!! JK) Who knows what their problem is, but I am over it. My hubby told me on the way home that he can tell a big difference and that is all that should matter! I have noticed that this diet is re-shaping me as the weight is coming off. thanks for all of your support and for listening to me whine!

YOU GUYS ARE ALL SO AWESOME! Thank you so much for all of your support! I truly don't know what I would do without this blog. It's so nice to walk through this season of my life with other people who are right beside me!!! Love to you all!!

Here's a picture of me taken today. I am 5ft 7, weigh about 183 and have 18 more pounds to lose.

Fashion report: I am wearing Silpada jewelry and belt and Ugg boots.

I am a 57 y.o grandma and I still love to dress up!

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Chelle, You are so sweet! I think you are probably doing great. When I started I asked what to expect being hypo and they told me "it is hard to say. Each hypo person is different based on how underactive the thyroid is but, to probably expect to lose more slowly than others." If that ends up being the case for you but you have lots of steady weeks, maybe everything is all good!

I know what you mean about goals, like reunions, and wanting to make them. I wish I could say something to make that better but, I think you already have a good perspective, you are just wishing that what you'd hoped would happen had turned out as planned.

I am glad to hear you and your internist are more sensible about your health! I can't believe your gyno had such a lame comeback!

I too want to drop the water weight. If you figure it out, share please! If I do, I promise to clue you in.

My biggest bad side effect on this plan is...... I am losing my hair. ALOT!! I always have had fine and thin hair. It is genetic from my dad and his mom but, it was bad because of the low thyroid too. NOW, it is worse for some reason. It is driving me nuts and I am trying to figure it out but, anything I come up with is going to take a few months to see results. According to Dr Tran Tien Chanh, it is a side effect that clears up when the diet is stopped. I just hope I don't end up the skinny bald girl!

From what I learned, it can be estrogenic hair loss caused by me burning fat that has excess estrogen and not having enough progesterone to match. OR it can be that I don't have enough of a vitamin or mineral like: vitamin c, zinc, copper, manganese, biotin, choline, inositol, b5 or b6, vitamin A or some other weird thing. I am now trying to supplement a few that I suspect based on several symptoms involved. It seems this is a common side effect for many of the low carb/higher protein type diets and all of them claim that the effect reverses when the diet stops.

I have been so desperate to lose the weight that I suppose the loss of hair temporarily (provided I don't go bald) is worth it!

I look forward to hearing your results in the upcoming week!

Carla

Thank you Birman!!

WOW! Finnegan is stunning! Well worth the breeders price. He has such amazing confirmation in markings! They (bengals) are such a fantastic breed. I have loved every moment with mine. How old is Finnegan again? What cattery is he from?

Carla