Ending eating day at 1692 calories!!! ON TO DAY 17!!!

Yowza!!!!

Beam me up, Scotty! :balloons:

:cool: On to day 8!! Even got a walk in tonight :D

Hi. Adding up my calories today and I'm under 1000 and I know that can't be true. Ah-ha! Just now I am remembering the cherries! I went to visit my sister-in law and her family and I always pig out there but I was WAY in control. Ah-ha! 1 Tablespoon of sour cream!! I knew I was forgetting stuff. My sister-in-law weighs about the same as me and might only be a tiny bit taller. She wants to lose 25lbs, which is only a fantasy for me. I think my best weight is around 135, 130 at the lowest. I think I would have to take up long distance running again in order to lose that much and I doubt my knees could handle that anymore. Anyway, I have to get into some kind of exercise routine....Yes Redballoon, I have a feeling my calorie goal is too low. I think it will mess up my metabolism if I don't have some higher calorie days, tomorrows goal is 1500!!

Amarantha, jelynn, AppleBlossom, congratulations to you all. AppleBlossom, that's amazing that you were able to stay in control in a previously uncontrollable environment. It's those triggers that are the killers. Keep it up all of you. We will all get there!

Closing out Day 8 here. Just a bit of cycling but no sugar! and that was very tough today. You know, I went into the convenience store and normally considering everything I would have been buying sweet things for sure. But no, not a chance. The thought of failing, of having to start over just was so strong that there was no way in the world I'd have eaten sweets. But I do want them! It's amazing what knowing there are concerned people out there watching does. Thanks again!

Does anyone else use Fitday to keep track of calorie? I have a sneaky feeling I'm consuming more calories than it says I do.

Ending eating day at 1645 and on to Day 18!!!! Braindead and going to bed to read, so that calorie will likely hold!

Apple Blossom, a lot of people seem to use Fitday, so I'm sure somebody'll answer your query. I've got an account there, but find it too cumbersome. The software I downloaded over the weekend does all the same things and it's on my hard drive! :)

Wow Amarantha, Day 18. That's awesome. The number still seems far away for me but I'll get there too. Only 4 more days for you. Just starting Day 9 here, Wednesday.

Apple Blossom, I tried using Fitday but like Amarantha I don't use it now. But that's mostly because I hate counting calories and because online time is so expensive here. Still, I thought it seemed accurate while I did use it. If you have most of the calorie counts already why don't you use the custom food function and make up your own. Are you sure you're putting in the right quantities and refreshing things so it'll register?

:flow2: Day 8 complete! Bring on day 9!! :flow2: Y'all are doing awesome!!

Thanks for your help everyone. Fitday works pretty quickly for me, and I like the break down of daily nutrients too. (I need more protien). I just can't believe I've hit my target zone for 5 days in a row! I must be doing something right, and the scale better respond!!! Tomorrow I'll have some time to myself, so I'll go for a jog! It's not supposed to be as hot as it has been either. It's quite pleasant now, I've turned the AC off.
:cp: Hurray for day 18 and Day 9!!! Way to go!

Well into Day 9 now but feeling so down I haven't been to the gym or riding the bike yet. No sugar but AppleBlossom, I know how you feel about wanting to see a difference. This is where it gets very difficult. I feel fatter if anything and the effort of these past days wasn't fun.

But I can't throw in the towel. I think we all get too fixated on our bodies when we're trying to lose weight and actually making the effort that every little change is seen as bad.

I've got to be strong. Give me some encouragement people! Please!

Well, here I am again. Closing out Day 9 with an all-clear ahead. Got through the down times. Rode the bike outside. No sugar. Tomorrow it's into the double-digits!

Good for you jelynn, keep it up!

Yo!
 

Think I've mentioned this, but if you see a strange post from me with only one character, it's because I need to get to the edit screen to post because of my kinky software, so bear with me!!! :s:

I added a tablespoon of my defatted pb last night, so reached the 1700s but still in the ballpark and OFFICIALLY HAVE ENTERED THE DAY 18 ZONE! Would it be koposetic (sp?) with everyone if we started a new thread on Sunday, just to make it easier to post? I will volunteer to cut and paste everybody's challenge posts with their last posted day so nothing will be lost. Let me know, as I do not want to selfishly do this if anyone objects. I am grateful for the support of the posters on this thread, without whom I would not be 100 percent sure I will reach Day 21 ... and the wash don't rise (as they say here) or ... and the creek don't rise (as they say in the midwest where I used to live)! ;)

Red Balloon!!! Hang in! IMNHO (In My Not Humble Opinion), you could just be suffering the effects of getting off the refined sugar. I personally can't do the low carb thing because when I limit carbs I get highly depressed. But since you aren't limiting carbs but only sugar (as far as I can tell just from the discussion), you're likely just missing it in your system and it'll get better.
Can you up you intake of good carbs and fiber? Maybe you aren't getting enough fat in your diet and could add a bit of natural (no sugar) pb? Dunno. Anyhow, don't give up!!! Maybe you could cut back on the exercise for a few days without giving it up altogether? Keep a'going!! You have a good idea in giving up the sugar!! Wish I could do that! :cp:

Ok, the net is reacting badly to the storms here, so I'd better try to post this! Avanti! :wave: :dancer: :gossip:

13th day
 

Hello all you amazing people,

!3th day and still going. Thought i was going to blow it yeasterday but 11 pm came around and i was out the door for my half hour walk..actually hour walk. thank goodness for this challenge. Keeps me straight.

Talk with you later

Sheryl

Day 9 for me and I'm hungry!! Better get sometthing (healthy) to eat soon before I binge-lol.

Am- I don't mind a new thread at all

I'm on day 9 today- just about half way! :dance: