OHHHHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

amap · 12-14-2010, 09:23 PM

I am R1P3D7. I have never, EVER strayed from protocol. I have been really good this whole time. I have hovered right at 1.5 over my LDW since my first day without drops. Finally, yesterday I woke up to a two pound gain, and had to do a steak day. This morning I found success- I lost three pounds with my steak day. This morning I was only .5 over LDW. That brings me to the Uh-OH!!!!! I ate lean all day. Tonight our German exchange students came over for their last night in town. They wanted to cook for us. They cooked for 2.5 hours. Slaved over the stove. I could NOT refrain from trying small bites of their food. It was starch and some sugar. I didn't know what to do. I didn't want to be completely disrespectful. What happens to me now?? Will I ever be able to stabilize? Have I completely wrecked every single thing I just worked so hard to do??? I am SO scared. Please tell me what to do. Thanks, Amelia

Somewhat Damaged · 12-14-2010, 09:57 PM

I think it totally depends on your body, but I think you will be fine.

Per protocol, if this puts you MORE than 2.2 lbs over your LDW, you will do another correction day.

If you don't go more than 2.2 over your LDW, I would just do a couple days of clean eating to get back on track

I don't think it's worth freaking out over unless the scale freaks out too!

torister · 12-15-2010, 03:20 AM

Part of this protocol is learning to deal with situations that you have no control over. Personally, I would just eat clean the next day and drink lots of water. Its *not* that big of a deal. I have decided to just "go with it" in situations like this. Giving myself permission also allows me to eat without overeating.....it is so refreshing to not worry so much about what I am eating and it is great to have a healthier relationship with food.

Oh...and relax....stressing out causes you to retain water!!

amap · 12-15-2010, 07:25 AM

Okay...well...I am up three pounds. My body didn't like that. I have had a headache and my gut hurts. So...another steak day?? Or clean eating?? I just did a steak day 48 hours ago. I am drinking coffee with half/half right now...so I can just not eat until dinner...yuck...or eat clean and see what happens. I know the weight is salt. But I don't want it here tomorrow. Is it okay to do a steak day...then one day in between...and another steak day??

dawnyama · 12-15-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by amap

Okay...well...I am up three pounds. My body didn't like that. I have had a headache and my gut hurts. So...another steak day?? Or clean eating?? I just did a steak day 48 hours ago. I am drinking coffee with half/half right now...so I can just not eat until dinner...yuck...or eat clean and see what happens. I know the weight is salt. But I don't want it here tomorrow. Is it okay to do a steak day...then one day in between...and another steak day??

You can do another steak day. I am doing an egg day today, and I just did a steak day, the day before yesterday too!! Trying to chip away at this gain from last week somehow. It is best to NOT do back to back correction days, but alternating CDs with clean days are A-OK!!!

amap · 12-15-2010, 07:57 AM

Because I lost 3 pounds with my first steak day, I am hesitant to try something else. What do you think my best case scenario would be? I love eggs...so I could do that.

droy · 12-15-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by amap

Because I lost 3 pounds with my first steak day, I am hesitant to try something else. What do you think my best case scenario would be? I love eggs...so I could do that.

What about a day where you eat lean proteins and veggies all day?

CurveControl · 12-15-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by torister

Part of this protocol is learning to deal with situations that you have no control over. Personally, I would just eat clean the next day and drink lots of water. Its *not* that big of a deal. I have decided to just "go with it" in situations like this. Giving myself permission also allows me to eat without overeating.....it is so refreshing to not worry so much about what I am eating and it is great to have a healthier relationship with food.

Oh...and relax....stressing out causes you to retain water!!

ITA It was one day, one meal.

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Originally Posted by amap

Because I lost 3 pounds with my first steak day, I am hesitant to try something else. What do you think my best case scenario would be? I love eggs...so I could do that.

I am always up for a steak day LOL

dawnyama · 12-15-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by amap

Because I lost 3 pounds with my first steak day, I am hesitant to try something else. What do you think my best case scenario would be? I love eggs...so I could do that.

I go with what I have on hand. The other day I wanted to do an egg day but did not have enough eggs. That never happens in my house!! But I did have T-bones in the freezer. And a bunch of tomatoes on the counter that NEEDED to be eaten. So the decision was kind of made for me. And if I have Calorie Countdown chocolate milk in the fridge, I always go with a shake day. I love my shake days!! Oh, and btw, I have just heard that 10 eggs work best for an egg day!! So I am doing 10 eggs today instead of the 9 I had planned on. I have enough today to do that, but while at work tonight will have to buy more for tomorrow's breakfast.

ravenrose · 12-15-2010, 08:53 AM

Just for future reference, if this sort of thing comes up again you need to tell people you are on medication that makes it unsafe for you to eat that stuff. It's not disrespectful at all, it's respecting yourself.

torister · 12-15-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenrose

Just for future reference, if this sort of thing comes up again you need to tell people you are on medication that makes it unsafe for you to eat that stuff. It's not disrespectful at all, it's respecting yourself.

^^^ Good post!

As for how to get the lbs down. Personally, I would just eat cleanly for a few days. No cheese...No nuts. Protein, Fat, Veggies and fruit....put it behind you and move on.

amap · 12-15-2010, 11:24 AM

"Just for future reference, if this sort of thing comes up again you need to tell people you are on medication that makes it unsafe for you to eat that stuff. It's not disrespectful at all, it's respecting yourself."

Ah...where were you yesterday??? LOL. I am NOT any good at being assertive. That is how I got such a big behind in the first place.

The language barrier also played into it. And the food...was SO good. I don't regret it today. I just have to get back on the horse. Honestly, what I worried about most was that it would put my body into some sort of reverse weight loss mode and cancel out all the work I had done over the last month and a half. If that makes sense????
This was a real life experience I am going to have FOREVER. It was a learning experience and now I know what my body can do and can't do. I felt like crap (part stress- part carb overload) still have a headache, and am SO hungry I can't stand it. CORRECTION day= behavior modification in this case.

Thanks to all for the support.

dawnyama · 12-15-2010, 11:40 AM

SO what did you decide to do foodwise today?

amap · 12-15-2010, 11:57 AM

Steak day. Getting ready to go buy my steak now.

dawnyama · 12-15-2010, 12:01 PM

Good. I just finished my 7th egg for the day. Have 3 cooked up for tonight when I get to work. I hope we both have great whooshes tomorrow!!!

amap · 12-17-2010, 06:43 AM

This week of P3 has been very unstable...and it is all my fault. Sunday was the Christmas Party @ my house, I ate on protocol- but woke up to 3.5 over LDW on Monday. Monday I did a steak day. I woke up on Tuesday to a 3 pound loss (so .5 over LDW). Tuesday night was the German dinner- I woke up Wednesday to a 3 pound gain (again 3.5 over LDW). Wednesday I did another steak day...but I cheated with it...so I only woke up to a .5 loss yesterday (3 over LDW). SO yesterday I ate lean...but probably too much...or not enough...or maybe TOO LATE...and I woke up to ANOTHER TWO POUNDS. Today I am FIVE POUNDS OVER LDW. Steak will not work for me today. I have a Christmas party again tonight...and I know there will be smoked meats there. I will be able to eat chicken or turkey...so I am thinking I might just cook a chicken and eat that all day??????? I have never been this high over my LDW. I know that it is part TOM...as I have cramps, etc. BUT COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sadness.

torister · 12-17-2010, 07:04 AM

Just do the best you can. Honestly, getting stressed out will only make it worse. Just so you know, many people end up stabilizing 4-5 lbs above their LDW. If that is how it is for you...that's how it is...and it will come right off with your next round. Relax and enjoy your Holidays

dawnyama · 12-17-2010, 07:43 AM

Oh, my!! You sound like me when I finished my first week in P4. I was frustrated as all get out. Like Peggy mentioned you can only do so much. And doing too many correction days will freak your body out so that they will not work in the long run. Do the best you can. And some "protein days" might just be all you need to get back down. You are not so far gone yet. I am still 3 lbs above my LDW, but I am going to hang here til the holidays are over. If I get down.....Great!! If not, that is OK too. My clothing fits and I have a family who loves me regardless of what I weigh. Sometimes you just have to realize all of what you have accomplished and not go overboard on the 2 lb limit. I have decided to do another round next year and know that eventually it will go back down too. Good luck at the party tonight!!

amap · 12-17-2010, 08:03 AM

Thanks ladies

((((((hugs))))) . I'm going to be alright. Just frustrated with myself, and the diet. PMS, salt, and carbs = unhappy tummy and weight gain. It's just the way it goes. I'm not too far gone, you are right, Dawn. I haven't been this high before...but it is possible to have such a gain with TOM in the house. Normally with TOM...I gain two-three days before...then have a big drop the day before it comes (weird, I know but how I have always worked). I'm not saying that will be the way it happens this time...but a girl can hope.

I am going to roast a big chicken today...and eat it up. I probably will skip my fruit all together. No cheese, of course...maybe some veggies...and hope for the best. The party is all about the firefighters' kids (DH is a fireman)...because Santa rides into the engine bay on a Harley and they each get a big gift. This is something we look forward to each year.

It is sort of a little payback for all of the time the kids have to be without their daddies, if that makes sense. It is one night of no worries and time almost stops...well, unless there is a fire in the middle of it (which has happened, lol). I am not going to worry about something as silly as my weight for this one night...not worth it.

dawnyama · 12-17-2010, 09:27 AM

Your welcome. I have been in your shoes many times. I have done 2 re-do rounds because I cannot stay within that 2 lb window. It is just too narrow for some of us. I am just now learning to relax and it has taken me a long time to come to that realization that living is just as important as seeing a number on the scale. Who cares if I am 3 lbs over my limit? Not my DH or my 4 kids. They still love me. And that is what counts. The lady who took my money at JCPenny today while I bought some presents sure didn't care that I am 3 lbs over my weight limit LOL. It is all about perspective.

Have fun tonight and enjoy the reason everyone is there. Don't worry about the weight. Worry just leads to further weight hanging on. You do have time to correct, if not today than tomorrow. This time of year is hard to maintain, too many things going on, esp that are food related. Your night sounds absolutely magical. I bet the kids really really appreciate what they do. Enjoy!!

amap · 12-19-2010, 05:29 PM

Okay. New week. Need a new plan. I am currently 4 pounds over my LDW...I have been as low as .5 over and as high as 5.5 over ALL IN THIS SAME WEEK.

I have done two steak days. One was good. One was a bust. I am craving sugar like you would not believe...and tomorrow...I need a new plan...so that I can put this week past me. I would like to do a non-cheating...real live...steak day. Opinions??? The floor isssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss opppppennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnn!!!! Thank you kindly!!!!!

dawnyama · 12-19-2010, 06:06 PM

Well if your heart is in it, why not do a steak day??? You can start off with that. Then do a clean P3 day (no nuts, no cheese) then if you are still over you can do another correction day. If you like the steak day then you can do another one. If not, try another type of correction day. Just alternate your correction days and clean P3 eating and you should go down.

For me, I am going to do a Greek yogurt day tomorrow. I love GY and I have to work too. I don't eat whenever I work so this will workout for me!! I wasn't expecting to have any leftover baked goods from my MOPS meeting on Thurs and we have a lot!! So, I got into the Kiss topped brownies. They are just too good. I am thinking I will have to bring them to work tomorrow and give them away. Anyhow, this is way off topic. I hope you decide something...and soon!! Tomorrow is coming quickly!!! Then before you know it, it will be Christmas day.

amap · 12-19-2010, 06:12 PM

Thanks Dawn!!! And the kiss-topped brownies is not off topic. I can totally relate. I placed some dessert items from my party into the FREEZER and about broke my tooth off trying to get to them. What is wrong with me?? Seriously? I'm like some sort of ravenous dog.

I'm SO in on a steak day tomorrow. Even if I have to post every hour on here to keep me honest.

I WILL NOT CHEAT!!!! I must get all of this yuck out of my system...and get back down. I have worked too hard to do this to myself. All over frozen cookies and German noodles. UGH.

dawnyama · 12-19-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by amap

Thanks Dawn!!! And the kiss-topped brownies is not off topic. I can totally relate. I placed some dessert items from my party into the FREEZER and about broke my tooth off trying to get to them. What is wrong with me?? Seriously? I'm like some sort of ravenous dog.

I'm SO in on a steak day tomorrow. Even if I have to post every hour on here to keep me honest.

I WILL NOT CHEAT!!!! I must get all of this yuck out of my system...and get back down. I have worked too hard to do this to myself. All over frozen cookies and German noodles. UGH.

I have had that problem this weekend too. I think it is "once you start you cannot stop". DH asked me tonight "what are you in P5 or P6???"

Hence my correction day tomorrow!!! Once the little carb monster rears its ugly head in me, there is no stopping. Some say it is candida running amuck, but I don't know. I will not give up on this. I have to get back down somehow. I think I might have to do alternating correction days to get back down. I will keep you updated too!!

amap · 12-19-2010, 06:21 PM

So...I CAN do coffee with half/half....didn't you do that experiment? Or should I leave it out? I'm going to do the real...wait all day then steak and tomato day.

dawnyama · 12-19-2010, 06:48 PM

Yes, I did 2 steak days 2 different ways just to see how they differed. No difference in my weight lost going without my coffee/cream so I now know I can keep it in. Definitely makes it doable when I can have my coffee/cream!!! I can make it til dinner on just that during the day with buttloads of water. Good luck!!

hippiegirl · 12-20-2010, 05:20 AM

If you were two pounds over, lost three pounds, then gained three pounds, aren't you right in your window anyway? I thought it was two pounds either way.

dawnyama · 12-20-2010, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hippiegirl

If you were two pounds over, lost three pounds, then gained three pounds, aren't you right in your window anyway? I thought it was two pounds either way.

She says she is 4 lbs over her LDW currently and THAT calls for a steak day!! It is 2 lbs above her upper limit.

jabbok · 12-20-2010, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by amap

Thanks Dawn!!! And the kiss-topped brownies is not off topic. I can totally relate. I placed some dessert items from my party into the FREEZER and about broke my tooth off trying to get to them. What is wrong with me?? Seriously? I'm like some sort of ravenous dog.

I'm SO in on a steak day tomorrow. Even if I have to post every hour on here to keep me honest.

I WILL NOT CHEAT!!!! I must get all of this yuck out of my system...and get back down. I have worked too hard to do this to myself. All over frozen cookies and German noodles. UGH.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I have had that problem this weekend too. I think it is "once you start you cannot stop". DH asked me tonight "what are you in P5 or P6???"

Hence my correction day tomorrow!!! Once the little carb monster rears its ugly head in me, there is no stopping. Some say it is candida running amuck, but I don't know. I will not give up on this. I have to get back down somehow. I think I might have to do alternating correction days to get back down. I will keep you updated too!!

That little carb monster can do some damage and is hard to stop.

amap · 12-20-2010, 07:28 AM

No foolin'....I am determined on this day...to really correct. It is the only way. I woke up to a whopping five pounds OVER my LDW. Wowee. But my first steak day (exactly one week ago) I was down three pounds. I can do that again. That would put me right there. So if I can do that again...I will do lean days until I am no more than 1 pound over. I think it is super hard to do this around Christmastime. Can I get an Amen?? Good grief- my tummy is like a thunderstorm today.

12-14-2010, 09:23 PM	#1
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	OHHHHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I am R1P3D7. I have never, EVER strayed from protocol. I have been really good this whole time. I have hovered right at 1.5 over my LDW since my first day without drops. Finally, yesterday I woke up to a two pound gain, and had to do a steak day. This morning I found success- I lost three pounds with my steak day. This morning I was only .5 over LDW. That brings me to the Uh-OH!!!!! I ate lean all day. Tonight our German exchange students came over for their last night in town. They wanted to cook for us. They cooked for 2.5 hours. Slaved over the stove. I could NOT refrain from trying small bites of their food. It was starch and some sugar. I didn't know what to do. I didn't want to be completely disrespectful. What happens to me now?? Will I ever be able to stabilize? Have I completely wrecked every single thing I just worked so hard to do??? I am SO scared. Please tell me what to do. Thanks, Amelia

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12-14-2010, 09:57 PM	#2
Somewhat Damaged Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 215 Gallery: Somewhat Damaged Stats: 185/164/150 WOE: Paleo, all the way! HCG Rx inj to lose weight Start Date: 9/6/10	I think it totally depends on your body, but I think you will be fine. Per protocol, if this puts you MORE than 2.2 lbs over your LDW, you will do another correction day. If you don't go more than 2.2 over your LDW, I would just do a couple days of clean eating to get back on track I don't think it's worth freaking out over unless the scale freaks out too!

12-15-2010, 03:20 AM	#3
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	Part of this protocol is learning to deal with situations that you have no control over. Personally, I would just eat clean the next day and drink lots of water. Its not that big of a deal. I have decided to just "go with it" in situations like this. Giving myself permission also allows me to eat without overeating.....it is so refreshing to not worry so much about what I am eating and it is great to have a healthier relationship with food. Oh...and relax....stressing out causes you to retain water!!

12-15-2010, 07:25 AM	#4
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	Okay...well...I am up three pounds. My body didn't like that. I have had a headache and my gut hurts. So...another steak day?? Or clean eating?? I just did a steak day 48 hours ago. I am drinking coffee with half/half right now...so I can just not eat until dinner...yuck...or eat clean and see what happens. I know the weight is salt. But I don't want it here tomorrow. Is it okay to do a steak day...then one day in between...and another steak day??

12-15-2010, 07:57 AM	#6
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	Because I lost 3 pounds with my first steak day, I am hesitant to try something else. What do you think my best case scenario would be? I love eggs...so I could do that.

12-15-2010, 08:53 AM	#10
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,080 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	Just for future reference, if this sort of thing comes up again you need to tell people you are on medication that makes it unsafe for you to eat that stuff. It's not disrespectful at all, it's respecting yourself.

12-15-2010, 11:24 AM	#12
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	"Just for future reference, if this sort of thing comes up again you need to tell people you are on medication that makes it unsafe for you to eat that stuff. It's not disrespectful at all, it's respecting yourself." Ah...where were you yesterday??? LOL. I am NOT any good at being assertive. That is how I got such a big behind in the first place. The language barrier also played into it. And the food...was SO good. I don't regret it today. I just have to get back on the horse. Honestly, what I worried about most was that it would put my body into some sort of reverse weight loss mode and cancel out all the work I had done over the last month and a half. If that makes sense???? This was a real life experience I am going to have FOREVER. It was a learning experience and now I know what my body can do and can't do. I felt like crap (part stress- part carb overload) still have a headache, and am SO hungry I can't stand it. CORRECTION day= behavior modification in this case. Thanks to all for the support.

12-15-2010, 11:40 AM	#13
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,353 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	SO what did you decide to do foodwise today?

12-15-2010, 11:57 AM	#14
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	Steak day. Getting ready to go buy my steak now.

12-15-2010, 12:01 PM	#15
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,353 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Good. I just finished my 7th egg for the day. Have 3 cooked up for tonight when I get to work. I hope we both have great whooshes tomorrow!!!

12-17-2010, 06:43 AM	#16
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	This week of P3 has been very unstable...and it is all my fault. Sunday was the Christmas Party @ my house, I ate on protocol- but woke up to 3.5 over LDW on Monday. Monday I did a steak day. I woke up on Tuesday to a 3 pound loss (so .5 over LDW). Tuesday night was the German dinner- I woke up Wednesday to a 3 pound gain (again 3.5 over LDW). Wednesday I did another steak day...but I cheated with it...so I only woke up to a .5 loss yesterday (3 over LDW). SO yesterday I ate lean...but probably too much...or not enough...or maybe TOO LATE...and I woke up to ANOTHER TWO POUNDS. Today I am FIVE POUNDS OVER LDW. Steak will not work for me today. I have a Christmas party again tonight...and I know there will be smoked meats there. I will be able to eat chicken or turkey...so I am thinking I might just cook a chicken and eat that all day??????? I have never been this high over my LDW. I know that it is part TOM...as I have cramps, etc. BUT COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sadness.

12-17-2010, 07:04 AM	#17
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	Just do the best you can. Honestly, getting stressed out will only make it worse. Just so you know, many people end up stabilizing 4-5 lbs above their LDW. If that is how it is for you...that's how it is...and it will come right off with your next round. Relax and enjoy your Holidays

12-17-2010, 07:43 AM	#18
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,353 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Oh, my!! You sound like me when I finished my first week in P4. I was frustrated as all get out. Like Peggy mentioned you can only do so much. And doing too many correction days will freak your body out so that they will not work in the long run. Do the best you can. And some "protein days" might just be all you need to get back down. You are not so far gone yet. I am still 3 lbs above my LDW, but I am going to hang here til the holidays are over. If I get down.....Great!! If not, that is OK too. My clothing fits and I have a family who loves me regardless of what I weigh. Sometimes you just have to realize all of what you have accomplished and not go overboard on the 2 lb limit. I have decided to do another round next year and know that eventually it will go back down too. Good luck at the party tonight!!

12-17-2010, 08:03 AM	#19
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	Thanks ladies ((((((hugs))))) . I'm going to be alright. Just frustrated with myself, and the diet. PMS, salt, and carbs = unhappy tummy and weight gain. It's just the way it goes. I'm not too far gone, you are right, Dawn. I haven't been this high before...but it is possible to have such a gain with TOM in the house. Normally with TOM...I gain two-three days before...then have a big drop the day before it comes (weird, I know but how I have always worked). I'm not saying that will be the way it happens this time...but a girl can hope. I am going to roast a big chicken today...and eat it up. I probably will skip my fruit all together. No cheese, of course...maybe some veggies...and hope for the best. The party is all about the firefighters' kids (DH is a fireman)...because Santa rides into the engine bay on a Harley and they each get a big gift. This is something we look forward to each year. It is sort of a little payback for all of the time the kids have to be without their daddies, if that makes sense. It is one night of no worries and time almost stops...well, unless there is a fire in the middle of it (which has happened, lol). I am not going to worry about something as silly as my weight for this one night...not worth it.

12-17-2010, 09:27 AM	#20
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,353 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Your welcome. I have been in your shoes many times. I have done 2 re-do rounds because I cannot stay within that 2 lb window. It is just too narrow for some of us. I am just now learning to relax and it has taken me a long time to come to that realization that living is just as important as seeing a number on the scale. Who cares if I am 3 lbs over my limit? Not my DH or my 4 kids. They still love me. And that is what counts. The lady who took my money at JCPenny today while I bought some presents sure didn't care that I am 3 lbs over my weight limit LOL. It is all about perspective. Have fun tonight and enjoy the reason everyone is there. Don't worry about the weight. Worry just leads to further weight hanging on. You do have time to correct, if not today than tomorrow. This time of year is hard to maintain, too many things going on, esp that are food related. Your night sounds absolutely magical. I bet the kids really really appreciate what they do. Enjoy!!

12-19-2010, 05:29 PM	#21
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	Okay. New week. Need a new plan. I am currently 4 pounds over my LDW...I have been as low as .5 over and as high as 5.5 over ALL IN THIS SAME WEEK. I have done two steak days. One was good. One was a bust. I am craving sugar like you would not believe...and tomorrow...I need a new plan...so that I can put this week past me. I would like to do a non-cheating...real live...steak day. Opinions??? The floor isssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss opppppennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnn!!!! Thank you kindly!!!!!

12-19-2010, 06:06 PM	#22
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,353 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Well if your heart is in it, why not do a steak day??? You can start off with that. Then do a clean P3 day (no nuts, no cheese) then if you are still over you can do another correction day. If you like the steak day then you can do another one. If not, try another type of correction day. Just alternate your correction days and clean P3 eating and you should go down. For me, I am going to do a Greek yogurt day tomorrow. I love GY and I have to work too. I don't eat whenever I work so this will workout for me!! I wasn't expecting to have any leftover baked goods from my MOPS meeting on Thurs and we have a lot!! So, I got into the Kiss topped brownies. They are just too good. I am thinking I will have to bring them to work tomorrow and give them away. Anyhow, this is way off topic. I hope you decide something...and soon!! Tomorrow is coming quickly!!! Then before you know it, it will be Christmas day.

12-19-2010, 06:12 PM	#23
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	Thanks Dawn!!! And the kiss-topped brownies is not off topic. I can totally relate. I placed some dessert items from my party into the FREEZER and about broke my tooth off trying to get to them. What is wrong with me?? Seriously? I'm like some sort of ravenous dog. I'm SO in on a steak day tomorrow. Even if I have to post every hour on here to keep me honest. I WILL NOT CHEAT!!!! I must get all of this yuck out of my system...and get back down. I have worked too hard to do this to myself. All over frozen cookies and German noodles. UGH.

12-19-2010, 06:21 PM	#25
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	So...I CAN do coffee with half/half....didn't you do that experiment? Or should I leave it out? I'm going to do the real...wait all day then steak and tomato day.

12-19-2010, 06:48 PM	#26
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,353 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Yes, I did 2 steak days 2 different ways just to see how they differed. No difference in my weight lost going without my coffee/cream so I now know I can keep it in. Definitely makes it doable when I can have my coffee/cream!!! I can make it til dinner on just that during the day with buttloads of water. Good luck!!

12-20-2010, 05:20 AM	#27
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 11,775 Gallery: hippiegirl	If you were two pounds over, lost three pounds, then gained three pounds, aren't you right in your window anyway? I thought it was two pounds either way.

12-20-2010, 07:28 AM	#30
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	No foolin'....I am determined on this day...to really correct. It is the only way. I woke up to a whopping five pounds OVER my LDW. Wowee. But my first steak day (exactly one week ago) I was down three pounds. I can do that again. That would put me right there. So if I can do that again...I will do lean days until I am no more than 1 pound over. I think it is super hard to do this around Christmastime. Can I get an Amen?? Good grief- my tummy is like a thunderstorm today.