That's great! Plus will you post a new pic with the new 'do?

That is true. but since it is not on the restricted list on the protocol sheet it is not a restricted. Must be something to do with other nutrients in it.

Jars? Marbles? What to do? How to do it? I am all about motivational tools to keep me on the straight and narrow .

Please tell me about the jars/vases!

Thanks!!

So much to celebrate -- so many great losses and NS victories this week! And now I've got a great recipe for rhubarb crisp, too? Awesome.

Thanks for all inspiration, folks!

2 jars or vases (one is pounds to go, one is pounds lost) fill withe the appropriate amount of marbles and move one marble from one into the other for every pound lost!

Ducksby,

Your body is probably just regulating itself to the new weight. I'm guessing in the next week you'll be down your usual amount if not more. This is really an adventure and if you've been 100% OP, your body will give up the weight when its ready and its healthy to do it, so trust your body. The human body is miraculous in its self regulating capability!

(I know its frustrating though)

Thank you, will do that this weekend!

Yay congratulations!!!

Wahoo!!!! Oh Wuv, I'm so proud of you and all the good things life is bringing your way. You're making up for lost time and really are GOING places! Can't wait to see a picture of the new 'do!

NSV!!
Today I fit in size 12 jeans! of course, have a largish sweatshirt on since the fit isn't all that attractive, but the jeans are zipped up and not uncomfortable!

The scale isn't really moving but wearing these jeans is great!

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These are the ones I made for DH. You can take any glass or vase you have on hand. He chose these glass marbles himself. And he takes 2 out every time he loses a pound. When I am down here I hear the clink in the morning and I run upstairs to see how he did.

Because I used to be a Michael's addict, I bought stickers and all kinds of things. Not necessary. But, decorate to your creative heart's desire. It really helps. Also, after I started I found much simpler and cheaper items at Walmart.

The first time you do it, it is pretty powerful because you see how far you have already come in a short time. One of the women I took inspiration from used "diamonds" in an interesting way. I thought about using one large one for every 10 lbs. So, when I saw the small diamonds at Michaels, I used that. Very pretty and blingy for me.

Take a look at Wuv's pictures a page or two back. She uses different shaped jars. Now, some women do that to represent their old shape and new shape. It's part of why I used curved vases for myself.

Wuv posted the jars early this year and some started making them and many of us followed. Also, as an additional motivator Wuv created a collage. I have not gotten around to do that one yet but I need to. I just haven't been taking pictures of this diet.

Just remember that two stones means more clinking. All depends on what you like.

Happy clinking.

Oh, this is our collective jar. It will remain on our dresser as a testament to our success. You can see it is much less blingy.

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happy weekend yall

productive day, house is clean, dishes are done and the dog is walked. \i hope everyone else is having a great day too

3ed date!!! u know what that means, better shave teeheee

Thanks! Think I'll use 2 for each pound since my scale reports in half pound increments. Lovely jars you have!

I'm on my 2nd day of IP; going easier than first; of course I drank extra wine the night before I started so as not to miss it too much. That might have helped account for my tough first day. I had no cheat on my first day, and my 2nd day I screwed up and ate 2 of the proteins from which you can only have one per day. Oh well, forgive myself and move on....I'm going for a relaxed walk in a bit so maybe that will help.

I love your ideas. If I don't follow any protocols, don't hesitate to set me in line. I sure hope I can be successful at this.

This just gets easier and easier! Just ordered some oatmeal and bough rhubarb for that crisp...can't wait to see how that turns out.
The idea for the jars is wonderful--always looking for an excuse to go to the craft store.