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!

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

Pinky congrats on your walk and the WI!!!

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

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!

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

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...

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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.

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:-)

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

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

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.