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To see what you missed yesterday: Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Morning I'm back...I was away..flew back in on tuesday night at 12:40..got to bed at 1:40..got up for weigh ins.. and I was up 3 lbs...
but they checked my water and it was way up..I bloat on planes and travel..
so 100% back on program...I am ready to finish this...

My hair has started thinning but I just read the thread for hair loss..so I will put that into play today and go get a few things...

My son started and his first week he is down 9 lbs..I was soooo proud of him..

its time..I am going to finish my weight loss and start my leveling off journey...
so look out world here I come...

Good morning all. -42 here in Saskatoon YUCK! I am hoping my car will start this morning - did not plug it in as I was not forecasting such freezing cold temperatures. In any case, hoping for a good day today - going to the spa for a pedicure this afternoon and looking very forward to it. It has been a long time since I treated myself to anything like that, and after having met my 1st goal I earned it.

Posted this morning on yesterday's thread.....

I can only speak for myself but there have been many emotional ups and downs for me. Never really any crying or that type of emotion which I am not really that way in when not on this protocol. I have had emotional ups and downs with being angry and frustrated. I have never wanted to quit but just frustrated that I "have" let myself go and have resorted to this protocol to get it going again. Most days I feel great and look at the challenge ahead and say I can do it.

We all can do it! One day at a time to the end of our goal. Do it for our families and our overall health and food education!

WI 7 today and I tell the clinic addios! Feel great even though we are having thunderstorms right now and possibility of snow/ice later. Wow you have to love living in Kansas. One of the only places you can experience all 4 seasons in one day and we use a log chain as a wind sock. LOL.

Hope everyone has a great day and a 100% protocol day! Let's do this!

you have a great mental attitude Juiceman11- yeah I get very frustarted at myself too for the same reason but have to let that go and think of what my body shape will be if I stick with it! So many I started posting with last year have hit goal already... oh well .. I will be there too eventually............have a great day!!
what does 'Juiceman' stand for? ( If you already answered this- sorry)

Morning everyone
I posted a pretty big post late light night and then realized it was so late, no one would probably even see it LOL Oh well, it felt good to write!
Does anyone who lives in a warmer climate have room for me to come live until this stupid Canadian winter is over? I seriously don't think I can handle any more snow yet here it comes
Getting excited/nervous about my first weigh in tomorrow, need to make sure I make today an extra great day.
Hope everyone has a fantastic OP day as well!

Hugs,
Stacy

I noticed some were looking at purchasing different scales. The website Yugster had a deal today for a scale that measures body weight, fat and hydration, seems to be a reasonable price (around $22 on sale from 40). I have not looked into the scale itself, since my coach has a pretty nifty one.

Top of the morning to you all! Today is day 8 for me - and my first weigh in is tomorrow morning :P I have to admit - the past few days have been fantastic! I am really enjoying the way I feel - the fog has lifted and with it came a general sense of happiness. Sunday the family and I leave for a week long vacation - I am planning my meals and am not concerned at all with staying on track. I have read all the "traveling" posts and am thankful for everyone's insite. Honestly - the one thing I am worried about is the fact that I can't bring my trusty liter water bottle on the plane lol. That thing has been by my side none stop for 8 days.

Morning everyone! Have been waking up around 4 a.m. -this morning with a nasty headache - too many things on my mind I guess. We are getting ready to move into a new school next week and the packing, sorting, recycling ...the packing, sorting, recycling and oh yes the '*****ing' has begun. It will be great when we get finished with the 'big' move. Some of my staff have been in the same room for 25 + years and have accumulated enough 'treasures' to outfit several classrooms. The new school is a 'green' school and they can't take all the clutter with them. It has been hard for some of them! ...goes back to an old saying..."if you want to wish something bad to someone...wish them a move!" Instead of just a family move a school move seems to be that in spades!
We were supposed to move in at the beginning of September but Alberta winters and construction woes have held the opening date back. I have been responsible for ordering all the furniture etc and my biggest worry is that I have forgotten some major items. At the same time it is soooo exciting to move into a new school, with all new furniture, lots of windows and a design that I had input into....headaches and all! The kids are beyond excited and it is thrilling to feel and share their enthusiasm.
But I digress....hope you all have a terrific IP kinda day! Enjoy your journey and here is an inspiring quote that I saw on facebook this morning..."If you want something to be thankful for....check your pulse" Puts it all into perspective don't you think?

I used to be very fit and muscular and slowly just let it go. I love the improvements I see already and are driving me to obtain more after I am done with the protocol. Focus on your changes you see now and not so much the whole picture as that can be overwhelming. My father in law went from 374 down to 240's and he started in June. You will get there. Just follow the program and you will see the great results.

Juiceman11 - really does not stand for anything. In HS I had the nickname Juice by a few people who thought I was taking steriods...LOL. Nope never did. I have used Juice in many screen names. Put man at the end of it to set myself apart since I figured mostly women would be on this site. 11 is for the year.

your first WI will be great. I hear ya on the warmer weather although we do not get anything like you do. Today I woke up at 5 am to thunderstorms which are supposed to turn to freezing rain, sleet and snow later. Super.

Those scales that tell you body fat% and hydration% I feel are very inaccurate. It will give you a number but I know my clinics is nowhere near right. I lost 6 lbs but said my body fat went up 3%. Not possible. Just some thoughts.


You will do great. Take a smaller water bottle with you. Sounds like you have a good plan and are thinking about it. Great Job!

I always take my water bottle with me on the plane. Take it through security empty, then fill it at a water fountain on the other side. Have a great vacation. I traveled 2 weeks into my program and it really wasn't too hard. Always easy to order grilled meat and a pile of lettuce. Take lots of WF salad dressing packets!

Could they find room for two do you think? Another 40-50 cms of snow coming our way this weekend. Good Luck with your weigh in tomorrow.

W7 last night and down only 0.4 lbs. But..... 2.5 inches gone from my waste! So not a disapointment at all!

Starting IP Bootcamp Today! I've been having a bar every night for my snack, so I'm cutting that out. I didn't buy any restricted items this week so there will be no temptation. The first two week (my biggest losses) I was eating alot of Chicken stirfries and fish, so back to that.

Does anyone have any suggestions about what I should do for my IP Bootcamp?

Stacy,
You can come bunk with me in Texas (60's/70's) as long as you teach me photography! I am hobbiest with no time to take classes but love when I get those perfect shots!!! My two kiddos give me the perfect practice though I have always wanted to do weddings and baby portraits! Maybe one day that door will open! Just let me know when to get your room ready!! LOL
Jen