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Originally Posted by Mrs Diettrich
Way to go to all on the SVs and the NSVs! I was down 1.2 lbs this week - that scale was just being a little b@#$% this week - .2 more and I would have hit 60 lbs even! Grrrrr.... Oh well, I'll take that size 4 skirt.
GREAT attitude!
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Originally Posted by Mrs Diettrich
It's time for my head to catch up with how I look. Right now, I still feel a lot of the time that when I look in the mirror, I don't feel like I have really changed.......
Several years ago, I lost 150 pounds (most which of course I have since gained back.....)----at my lowest weight, I also really struggled with "seeing" myself as I was. I had a DEAR friend, who I trusted very much sit down with me and describe to me exactly how I looked---where I still had a few "chubbies", where I looked thin (my arms, my face, etc.). I wanted to make sure the person I chose was someone I trusted deeply, because I do not know about you, but after losing all of the weight, I felt a little "exposed" and somewhat vulnerable. I also kept looking at pictures of my "new" self and reminding myself that really was me. It seemed to help, but it took time. Not sure if that would be helpful for you, just my experience.
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Originally Posted by Tweety bird
Well hello just wanted to wish everyone a great OP weekend. I went to a funeral....I got several compliments on how good I have been looking.
Well, the occasion was certainly somber, but no doubt the compliments felt good---makes the effort worth it.
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Originally Posted by Tweety bird
Want to get off this diet and into phase 4 as soon as possible. Looking forward to phase 4 and the first cheat night will be popcorn and butter.
Heavily buttered
is one of my FAVES!!!!
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Originally Posted by Ray
i had wi#2 this morning and lost 2.2, i was hoping for more, but will take it. i'm now down a total of 8.4 lbs in two weeks. sooo thats great. i too have tried every diet out there and didn't ever get these results and i can't believe how i'm not craving sugar.
I know we all read a lot about people losing 5, and 7 and even 9 pounds a week and it can be kind of a let-down when you "only" lose 2, BUT---it doesn't change the fact that you are now officially two pounds closer to your goal!! I like your positive attitude---keep it up---to quote a very cheesy Disney tween movie.... "We're all in this together!".
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Originally Posted by Ray
good job tate. i'm very proud of you!
I thank you for your acknowledgment---it was hard to do, but so worth it!!
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Originally Posted by calival
Hi all, weigh in # 3, down 2.8 pounds for a grand total of 11.8 pounds in 3 weeks, I'll take it!!!!! Yay!!!!!
WOW!!! Looks like you are right on track!!!
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Originally Posted by ontariophotogal
I LOVE coming here daily to read all the victories everyone is having, what a great feeling.
I am also finding this board to be a WONDERFUL source of support---it really is so good to know I am not on my own!!!
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Originally Posted by Shetaz
You SHOULD feel pretty darn good about yourself! You've come a loooong way in a very short time. I love your outlook, your no-nonsense attitude, and the smiles you provide along the way!
Well many thanks. I feel
ed right now!!
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Originally Posted by Shetaz
The last few weeks have been incredibly stressful for me, too, and I'm absolutely amazed that I haven't 'eaten' my way through the problems.
My husband has been unemployed since mid-December, and I went back to work the end of January .... Recently had the opportunity to get another job (working for my IP coach), and so have been working both jobs for the last week & 1/2........ I resent having to work, I resent that he gets to sit on his butt at home all day, I resent that he doesn't do any but the minimal housework (laundry, dishes when absolutely necessary)....
And yet, despite all that, the closest I have come to 'cheating' is with some extra protein & vegetables! IP is truly amazing, and if I can change my relationship with food - the weight loss will just be an added bonus...
...Which is a good thing, since I think all this stress has me stalled at the moment!
Sherilyn
Wow---so much going on for you. First, a BIG
for NOT eating your way through stress. That takes a lot of maturity and it means you are willing to take responsibility for your choices rather than say "well, I am just so stressed and I can't help myself!".
I am sorry about your husband's job situation and the additional stress it is putting on you---do not mean to overstep, but is there any chance he would be receptive to an honest conversation about your feelings and what he could do to be helpful to you? (BTW, if he DOES help, you do not get to criticize him for doing it wrong---hubbies can be kind of like puppies in that way---they need short, direct instructions and LOTS of praise!!).
I know you weren't exactly looking for advice, so feel free to ignore this if ya like....but if your hubby is not willing to change to help you, the only thing that might help is you changing your expectations and attitude about having to work. So easy for me to sit here and say that---I am not the one in your position, but it has been my experience that the best way to decrease stress or resentment in my life is to adjust my beliefs or attitude---instead of expecting someone else will change or even not expecting it, but resenting that they won't ("they" being a person or situation". Again---just my 2 cents.
You have a GREAT attitude about the stall and i could not agree with you more about the value of this program not just being weight loss but the change in attitude towards food---it's a HUGE HUGE benefit.