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Originally Posted by BROWNEYES47
I'm losing slowly. Sometimes I let it get me down-- like yesterday. It was Mother's Day and my son and his wife chose to visit HER mother, who lives almost 30 miles on the other side of town, and even though they passed within 3/4 mile from my home, they didn't stop by. He finally called me at 5pm to wish me a Happy Mother's Day. He'd been with his mother-in-law's family all day and actually called me from their home. When he finally did call, I told him that it was a nice surprise. His reply was, "Well, Mom, how could I forget with all the advertisements about 'send you mother flowers or candy and such for Mother's Day? I'd be a terrible son if I didn't call you." (so where are MY flowers??? huh?) I've been really bummed out since then. My daughter-in-law never even got on the phone. I guess she was too busy with HER mother. I'm not trying to be in competition with anyone, but my feelings are really hurt. If I hadn't given birth to my son, to whom would she be married?
So... all that... and after about 19 days on the program, I've only lost 9 pounds. My doctor said I could lose 5 each week, so what gives? While I'm not on the IP program, she did give me a version of it. I'm doing everything but using the IP products, plus I'm not allowed anything but the basic program--no optionals, just 2 shakes, 4 veggies and salad out the ying yang! I'm really trying to be good about this. I've not cheated once, but I'm so tired of the same ole things after almost 3 weeks and I've got so much more weight to lose! So... today I'm having my own little pitty party. I'm sorry to dump this on you, but sometimes life just isn't fair, I guess.
Thanks for reading...
I'm sorry to hear that. You are a wonderful mother and I wonder why your son didn't bother to even send flowers? I couldn't see my mother this weekend but I sent her flowers and chocolates. But my bf didn't send his mother anything with the excuse that she is coming back to VA for the summer this week so the flowers would be left in FL (where she lives now). I think that's lame. I don't think men really understand how much women in general like flowers. Some think it is cliche but it's really not! There's a reason that flowers have been given since the middle ages- they are pretty. Sorry about your terrible day yesterday and I hope your day will be better today.
Here's some virtual flowers (even though it says Congrats- Congrats on being on IP and caring for yourself and sharing your expereinces with us. We're here for ya!)
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Originally Posted by MInewgoal
Well this morning was my WI #2, lost 5.1 pounds.
I was actually up a pound from yesterday...but whatever
Have a good Monday today everyone!
5.1 pounds is great! Well done! Pat yourself on the back and keep going. Looks like you are doing wonderfully!
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Originally Posted by brandam6
Good Morning! I was going to start the thread this morning, but I couldn't figure out the "bells and whistles" either. I need to go and find Carla's post with the instructions. Maybe we could have the instructions on it's own thread and keep bumping it up?
Anywho, I am going to be perfectly OP today! I have a short term goal to have 7 "perfect" days in a row. "Perfect" means to me, all vitamins taken, all packets in (at the correct times), and nothing shall enter my mouth that is not allowed!
Hopefully, I can turn this into several weeks. I want to be as good as I was in the beginning!! I can do it!
Good job with staying OP! Woot! 7 days sounds like a great goal for that. And after you hit day 7, might as well keep going, right? But take it 1 day at a time.
I also wanted to start the thread but didn't have time this morning to figure it out at 6:30am. Also, I just figured out how to multi-quote, so look at me!
I've been doing phase 3 since Saturday and it's working well. As of today, I'm holding steady at goal weight 133.2. I can't help being a scale hopper. I'm still not completely happy with the size of my stomach and I noticed some fat on my side this morning in the shower, but I'll ramp up my exercise once I hit phase 4 and see if I can get rid of it. Also, I am going to go through my closet this week and will actually get rid of the sizes that are too big (wish me luck!), and send some nice size 8 trousers to my sister who is 3 inches taller than me and proportionally skinnier. She doesn't store fat around her belly button but I do. Grr, how come I get the bene for belly fat? It's really hard to get rid of! Takes a lot of effort. And it's the last place that I lose it from. Someone else was complaining about that in the weekend chat, and I hear you and I'm right there with you.
Ok I'm done whining about it, and going on with my day. It's so nice out today and I'm waiting for my formal offer letter so I can give my 2 week notice. I hope they send it to me today!
Have a good day everyone!