[COLOR=darkorchid]I'm back on track. Got my birthday and my Disney trip out of the way, so there shouldn't be any more obstacles. I've been under such stress for the last 2 months, I couldn't deal with everything. So the diet was on hold. OMG... I felt so awful--all bloated and headachy. After 5 days back on again, I've lost a couple of pounds and already feel better. I'm a stress eater, so I've got to rely on other ways to deal with it than food. [/COLOR]
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[COLOR=darkorchid]Rather than get discouraged by the total amount I want to lose, I think I'll...

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[COLOR=darkorchid]After 2 weeks on induction and an additional week on semi-induction (induction plus nuts) - I only lost 8 pounds. Which actually I was pretty happy about until I got on the scale this morning and I had gained a pound! I've been really good, too, except now that I think about it, I may be eating too many vegetables.[/COLOR]


[COLOR=darkorchid]Anyway, now I'm pointing my finger and fussing at myself because I should have known better. I had decided to only weigh myself every two weeks (which wouldn't be until next Tuesday), but something possessed me this morning...

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[COLOR=purple]Once I get losing well underway, I have to start working on my other vice.... my 2 pack a day smoking habit.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=purple]I quit cold turkey once before and didn't have a cigarette for 17 years. Then due to several stressful situations, I started back in 2002 and I'm back up to 2 packs a day. Aside from the expense, I can tell it's taking a toll on my health. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=purple]For me, I never stopped wanting a cigarette during those 17 years. Then when I finally did succumb to the first one - that's all it took. Yeah, I ask myself daily how...

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