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I can totally relate to the crazy, jealous co-worker situation! I have a co-worker who was really supportive when I first started losing. Now she doesn't hardly speak to me. She has tried losing weight for years. After WW WI she would celebrate with a Big Mac! Then she tried some 24 day something or other, and she works out with a personal trainer. But she also drinks like a fish every weekend and lots of fast food.
We don't need toxic people like this. We're stuck with them at work, but we can learn to tune them out.
I've said this before, but it's worth repeating... People's reaction to your weight loss has more to do with them than it does with you. If someone is happy and secure in their own body, they will most likely be happy for you that you have found something that is working. Others who have weight to lose might be happy for you in the beginning, but things might change as you progress. Just keep in mind how hard it is to lose weight. We've all been there before. You try and try, and then something happens (plateau, etc.) and then you stall. You go back to your old ways (sabotage yourself) and end up back where you started.
I think most people think that will happen on this diet too. People are either jealous or your focus, drive, and ability to commit to something so strict. That, or they are simply waiting for you to fail at this diet and go back to your old ways. When that doesn't happen, some people just don't know how to react.
There is another group... the "low carb is dangerous" crowd. I've had comments from people that I am doing something very dangerous for my health and that I won't be able to maintain such a strict diet for life. The whole "unbalanced" thing really freaks people out.
Just remember: people have been suckered into believing the "low fat, low calorie, balanced diet" thing forever. The whole medical community is brainwashed, and most people are too. That's probably part of the reason the whole world is so fat!
Block them all out, keep your resolve, and just focus, focus, focus.
I found myself having a conversation with a neighbor last night. "What, you don't eat sugar? It won't kill you, you know... Just a little bit won't hurt you. You have to do everything in moderation. What do you mean you don't eat fruit? Fruit is so good for you. You REALLY should eat fruit."
I finally said "I'm pretty much done with my diet and I will start to eat fruit again soon. You are right that it is healthy, but any type of sugar makes it much harder to lose weight." I didn't say the following, but I really wanted to.
Seriously. I've lost 56lbs. Please don't lecture me on how to lose weight.
Oh my! On vacation and had two nights where I had 3 shots of tequila! I have managed to stay op pretty well food wise but it's always a challenge eating out. How bad have I messed up?
Location: MA, USA (but in my mind....DISNEY WORLD)!!
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Originally Posted by Pxlkitty4
I found myself having a conversation with a neighbor last night. "What, you don't eat sugar? It won't kill you, you know... Just a little bit won't hurt you. You have to do everything in moderation. What do you mean you don't eat fruit? Fruit is so good for you. You REALLY should eat fruit."
I finally said "I'm pretty much done with my diet and I will start to eat fruit again soon. You are right that it is healthy, but any type of sugar makes it much harder to lose weight." I didn't say the following, but I really wanted to.
Seriously. I've lost 56lbs. Please don't lecture me on how to lose weight.
I would have thought the same thing!! I don't even like to talk about my weight loss anymore. If someone brings it up I might respond but then I try to change the subject. I decided I will let my body do the talking from now on!! LOL!!
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Originally Posted by amaliayosa
Oh my! On vacation and had two nights where I had 3 shots of tequila! I have managed to stay op pretty well food wise but it's always a challenge eating out. How bad have I messed up?
I believe that each shot has 1 carb of sugar alcohol?? And my understanding is that sugar alcohol is burned up quite quickly by the body. Of course your body has to burn that before it goes back to burning fat...which is why weight loss may slow down. My experience has been that a couple of shots did not affect my progress, tho everyone is different (LOVE my 100 cal Margaritas! Woot woot!! Looking forward to enjoying one in a couple more weeks)!!
Day 5 of Phase 3. Had blueberry pancakes (made with Maple Groves pancake mix, 1 egg, and apple sauce) bacon, and milk for breakfast. Thought I'd post that I have gained maybe .5 to 1 lb?? So far so good. Hubby had gained a couple but as of today they have come off...FWIW
I've said this before, but it's worth repeating... People's reaction to your weight loss has more to do with them than it does with you. If someone is happy and secure in their own body, they will most likely be happy for you that you have found something that is working. Others who have weight to lose might be happy for you in the beginning, but things might change as you progress. Just keep in mind how hard it is to lose weight. We've all been there before. You try and try, and then something happens (plateau, etc.) and then you stall. You go back to your old ways (sabotage yourself) and end up back where you started.
I think most people think that will happen on this diet too. People are either jealous or your focus, drive, and ability to commit to something so strict. That, or they are simply waiting for you to fail at this diet and go back to your old ways. When that doesn't happen, some people just don't know how to react.
There is another group... the "low carb is dangerous" crowd. I've had comments from people that I am doing something very dangerous for my health and that I won't be able to maintain such a strict diet for life. The whole "unbalanced" thing really freaks people out.
Just remember: people have been suckered into believing the "low fat, low calorie, balanced diet" thing forever. The whole medical community is brainwashed, and most people are too. That's probably part of the reason the whole world is so fat!
Block them all out, keep your resolve, and just focus, focus, focus.
I found myself having a conversation with a neighbor last night. "What, you don't eat sugar? It won't kill you, you know... Just a little bit won't hurt you. You have to do everything in moderation. What do you mean you don't eat fruit? Fruit is so good for you. You REALLY should eat fruit."
I finally said "I'm pretty much done with my diet and I will start to eat fruit again soon. You are right that it is healthy, but any type of sugar makes it much harder to lose weight." I didn't say the following, but I really wanted to.
Seriously. I've lost 56lbs. Please don't lecture me on how to lose weight.
And that last paragraph says it all!
I need to hear these things sometimes so thanks! I try to tell myself they are jealous but I'm not used to people being jealous of me for anything so it's hard to comprehend.
2RIDE: If I'm reading right you've lost 8 pounds in a month. That's not a bad thing. I am scared I'll slow way down but I'd consider 2 a week a good thing that far in the game. Good luck on Phase 2 and don't forget to let us know all about it!
Murley: Way to go at your weigh in. Have a great time on vacation!
Disgal: Good job on Phase 3 so far. When are you suppose to expect the weight gain? It's phase 3 right? Is it supposed to be in the first week or so?
Started sleep training my five month old so she hopefully no longer thinks she should eat every hour and a half all night long anymore! I have a few long nights ahead if me I think!
Scale hasn't moved this week - might have to jump on the bootcamp bandwagon for a while and see what happens.
I had a real bad week last week. I was not sure what the heck happened. I reviewed my journal (personal feelings and thoughts journal) and realized that aside from all the stress last week it is my time of year when I get in a slump. Im glad I took the time for a personal review and reflection tho. I at least know what is going on and can keep it in check now. I gained a pound last week and am glad it was not more. I actualy went to bed at 9:30 last night and slept straight through till 5:00. I woke up and my body and spirit felt cleansed. I know the next week is going to be hard to get back 100% OP but I know I can do it now. Kids are back at school starting tomorrow so I will not be able to go to work so early. I am going to get up at 5:30 still and use that time for meditation and reflection. I think I have been doing too much for everyone else the past year and not allowing time to take care of myself. I am looking forward to this.
Congrats to the wonderful progress you all have made this last week!
Good morning....Help!!! I am getting into a weird funk/mood. I don't know what it is. Thankfully the scale moved finally for wi, but man, I don't know what is wrong with me. I used to be so well prepared and ready to go each day and now it's like a chore. I was running late and forgot my vitamins and shake this morning! If I had prepared my bag the night before, I would be good to go. I need to snap out of this~I wanted to be 1/2 way done by the long weekend in Sept and I still have 6.6lbs to go in 2 weeks, which is certainly attainable. UGH, sorry for the vent, but I am sure there are some of you out there that may have felt similar. I need to get back on track with organization (no, I have NOT cheated!). Thanks for listening!
Good morning....Help!!! I am getting into a weird funk/mood. I don't know what it is. Thankfully the scale moved finally for wi, but man, I don't know what is wrong with me. I used to be so well prepared and ready to go each day and now it's like a chore. I was running late and forgot my vitamins and shake this morning! If I had prepared my bag the night before, I would be good to go. I need to snap out of this~I wanted to be 1/2 way done by the long weekend in Sept and I still have 6.6lbs to go in 2 weeks, which is certainly attainable. UGH, sorry for the vent, but I am sure there are some of you out there that may have felt similar. I need to get back on track with organization (no, I have NOT cheated!). Thanks for listening!
HAHA! I have sooo been in that funk . I hear ya sister!!
I will have my weigh in today. I'm feeling worried about it. I think it's only going to be a pound. I'm all over the place on my emotions this week. One minute I'm extremely happy about my weight loss the next I'm mad I'm not there yet. Then, think to myself I've already lost half of my goal and it's only been close tp 5 weeks. 15 pounds in 5 weeks is great at my weight. I haven't cheated at all so when my weight loss really slows I get frustrated. My mood has been a roller coaster ride this week. I just want to be at my ideal weight again and I want it now!!! Ok, enough whining!!! I just had to get that out of my system!!!! Thanks for listening:-)
Location: MA, USA (but in my mind....DISNEY WORLD)!!
Posts: 493
S/C/G: 233/184/165
Height: 5' 7.5"
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Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime
Disgal: Good job on Phase 3 so far. When are you suppose to expect the weight gain? It's phase 3 right? Is it supposed to be in the first week or so?
From what I understand, we can gain in Phase 3 AND/OR Phase 4. When I read thru the "after Phase 1" thread, I noticed that many didn't gain weight at all, yet still lost inches. I would be VERY happy with those results! LOL!
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Originally Posted by jordanna
MornIng everyone!
Started sleep training my five month old so she hopefully no longer thinks she should eat every hour and a half all night long anymore! I have a few long nights ahead if me I think!
Scale hasn't moved this week - might have to jump on the bootcamp bandwagon for a while and see what happens.
Have a great one!
Oh gosh Jordanna! Best wishes that your little princess follows your que! That's always tough trying to change their feeding schedule. It will be well worth the few nights of struggle!
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Originally Posted by nikkib
I had a real bad week last week. I was not sure what the heck happened. I reviewed my journal (personal feelings and thoughts journal) and realized that aside from all the stress last week it is my time of year when I get in a slump. Im glad I took the time for a personal review and reflection tho. I at least know what is going on and can keep it in check now. I gained a pound last week and am glad it was not more. I actualy went to bed at 9:30 last night and slept straight through till 5:00. I woke up and my body and spirit felt cleansed. I know the next week is going to be hard to get back 100% OP but I know I can do it now. Kids are back at school starting tomorrow so I will not be able to go to work so early. I am going to get up at 5:30 still and use that time for meditation and reflection. I think I have been doing too much for everyone else the past year and not allowing time to take care of myself. I am looking forward to this.
This is my time of year for a "slump" too! Seems to be those 2 weeks prior to school resuming....hmmm....glad to hear I'm not alone!! It's great that you are able to reflect, and understand why you do what you do! Now that your kids will be back at school it may be easier to be back on schedule...I know I'm looking forward to it!! Enjoy your peaceful "calm before the storm first day of school" tomorrow morning meditation!!
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Originally Posted by lboogs311
Good morning....Help!!! I am getting into a weird funk/mood. I don't know what it is. Thankfully the scale moved finally for wi, but man, I don't know what is wrong with me. I used to be so well prepared and ready to go each day and now it's like a chore. I was running late and forgot my vitamins and shake this morning! If I had prepared my bag the night before, I would be good to go. I need to snap out of this~I wanted to be 1/2 way done by the long weekend in Sept and I still have 6.6lbs to go in 2 weeks, which is certainly attainable. UGH, sorry for the vent, but I am sure there are some of you out there that may have felt similar. I need to get back on track with organization (no, I have NOT cheated!). Thanks for listening!
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Originally Posted by nikkib
HAHA! I have sooo been in that funk . I hear ya sister!!
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Originally Posted by soccermom9799
I will have my weigh in today. I'm feeling worried about it. I think it's only going to be a pound. I'm all over the place on my emotions this week. One minute I'm extremely happy about my weight loss the next I'm mad I'm not there yet. Then, think to myself I've already lost half of my goal and it's only been close tp 5 weeks. 15 pounds in 5 weeks is great at my weight. I haven't cheated at all so when my weight loss really slows I get frustrated. My mood has been a roller coaster ride this week. I just want to be at my ideal weight again and I want it now!!! Ok, enough whining!!! I just had to get that out of my system!!!! Thanks for listening:-)
We all have "those kind of days". It's like we have a "chemical imbalance" or something!! LOL!! But rest assured...they do not last. Try to take deep breaths, look at how far you've come, and know that "tomorrow is a new day". I have noticed a lot of "ups and downs" with emotions over the length of this program (or maybe it isn't the program....and just life...hmmm)....time to go and reflect for myself.....
Hi Everyone. I haven't been around much since Thursday. It has been a crazy weekend! My Aunt's funeral was Friday and family was in from all over the country. My eating has been all over the place and I don't remember the last time I took my supplements. It has been bad. I didn't really eat anything non-IP, but I probably ate too much protein (readily available) and too few veggies (no veggies to be seen in most cases). I was not prepared.
PMS has hit hard as well- ouch. I don't remember having this many PMS discomforts prior tp IP. I hope they tone down in maintenance because everything hurts.
My WI is tomorrow. I am really glad I lost 2 extra lbs after WI last week because I'll be the same weight tomorrow. I haven't lost since then.
IP is still teaching me new things. Being tired, sad, and worried all weekend really pushed me toward wanting to binge on sugar. I even found myself thinking seriously about doing it, but I didn't. When I think about binging, something that is not really me takes over for a while, but it seems more under control than it has ever been, so I'm grateful.
Today I am committed to eating all my veggies, measuring my portions and taking all of my supplements!
Good morning all, so happy to be back at work after a long vacation, but i feel i have a better routine while at work, even though i dont cheat, but its just easier at home!!!!
I find myself in a funk too. To me, it has a lot to do with the financial stress of the kids going back to school. My boys go to public school but they have a uniform which is super expensive, my girls only have specific colors they have to wear (navy blue bottoms and white shirts (with buttons and colars) so its very limited in what i can get. On top of all the school supplies and shoes (the girls need indoor and outdoor shoes). And of course, September 1st is the payment date for all their activities...but...this too shall pass....
It makes me feel a little guilty that i spend $100 a week on food for me but i keep telling myself that its not a frivolus expense or luxury, i need this.
It must be something in the air with some of us being in a "funk" cause I'm right there with you. Doesn't have anything to do with IP, think it is the whole end of summer thing for me. On a good note only 2 weeks until my vacation!!
Every one have a great day.
IP DAILY CHAT - Tues, 8/23
I don't even like to talk about my weight loss anymore. If someone brings it up I might respond but then I try to change the subject. I decided I will let my body do the talking from now on!! LOL!! 
When I read thru the "after Phase 1" thread, I noticed that many didn't gain weight at all, yet still lost inches. I would be VERY happy with those results! 
LOL! 
