I did my exercise last night. I walked for 23 minutes briskly. I did 50 crunches and some stretching. I also did some of these leg lift things that help your lower abs. I also ate diet jello for dessert. So as for this challenge I'm still on target.
AR_ You said it all when you said this:
Quote:
I think I can lose it faster. Then I get disappointed when it doesn't happen. Guess this week was a reality check for me. But better to live in the real world rather than fail at some extreme diet and spend the rest of my life fantasizing about being thin.
I know exactly how you feel. Let's hope next week will be better for both of us. I think I'll make a list of thing I have been successful in this week. Keep your chin up and know you're not alone.I think I can lose it faster. Then I get disappointed when it doesn't happen. Guess this week was a reality check for me. But better to live in the real world rather than fail at some extreme diet and spend the rest of my life fantasizing about being thin.
kristasmom- Wearing you're nurse hat huh? I know that all too well, 2 of my kids are sick this week too. Good for you for recognizing a vulnerable spot, now you can use that to your own benefit next time, by recognizing those emotions when you feel them coming on and prepare yourself. Just don't beat yourself up over it. Keep smilin'!!
Photogirl- you just pain out ROCK! You are such an inspiration! I can't wait until I am at the point in my exercise that I can do as much as you are. Thanks for all your support.
MNJ- You too are so positive and sweet you always bring a smile, I just love this group!
Sandybrat- awwww you're so sweet. Back at ya baby!
Happydance???, Happydance????, I almost didn't see you. I hope all is good with ya. Stop in and chat a bit sometime.
Southernbutterfly-Taebo, huh? Have you ever done it before? How did you like it? I have a tape of it, but haven't tried it yet. Let me know.
I am happy to know all of you,
Lisa
I was able to complete my challenge last night, knocking out all three nights of no eating after 6 in my usual 1-2-3 style. Then, get this!, tonight I went for yet another bonus point! And having just finished my protein shake I'm going to be hitting the futon for some zzzzz's. Hurrah for me! 
Thank you all for listening to me!
OK?! You can tell if there are changes going on, can't you? Don't rely on the scale. Don't let it rule you. Tune in to your body, not the scale. 
sounds like an awful temptation. That's really too bad you have to resist that. It's just me and the cats. They're down there on the floor eating now and, you know, I'm not at all tempted. Thank God for small miracles! 
But seriously, I hope you can resist. Maybe if you have your own popcorn during the day you won't feel deprived. Power to you! 
And, that's so sweet what you said about us! 
It's a good feeling, isn't it, 
having people to share these things with. I mean, who else can you really share them with? People around you have so many other things to do and other things on their minds. We here can just give you our best and so, yeah, I guess it's easy to love us! 
But please don't be upset or discouraged. You WILL, you WILL, you WILL!! So just keep doing what you're doing. I almost never see changes on the scale, even week to week, or if I do I think it should have been more. So I stopped weighing myself. I can tell if there are changes in my body from my clothes. As for turning down food, I've found it best to just say, "No, thank you. I'd rather not," The people I'm around at least never push food on others but maybe that's a cultural thing. I think if you say it twice it usually works but just be sure to be pleasant and keep any hint of "dieting" out of it. If you make it sound like you want to eat but think it better not to people will try to persuade you to eat. Either that, or just use a medical excuse. People seem to respect those kind of reasons without a fight. Like, "I have an allergy" or "I'm taking medication that reacts with xxxx" That'll scare 'em. No, but really, I think it's easier than we think to turn down food. I have found that and now realize all those excuses I was making for eating are mostly that! EXCUSES! 
to you Southern Butterfly. You're really doing fine! 
Do you do a taebo video or do you go to a class? I'm thinking of getting some tapes while I'm in the States so I can do some exercise while I'm there and away from my gym etc. here. Any suggestions for good tapes?
Boy, they do sound good though. 
You sound like you have a really good attitude though. No need to be perfect. Like you said, you're learning and learning isn't something you can really rate. I think you're doing fine! Just keep it up! 
Enjoy your weekend!
I ate all of my "big and tasty" meal. And it wasn't tasty. I think I ate just to eat. Next time I'm that tired... I'll go to bed, or grab some fruit!! I hope I've learned my lesson. Maybe next time I'm that tired, I'll just come here and type away.
decided to pester me for awhile... I'm trying to ignore him!!
