~Firecracker Girls!~Week Starting August 15th!!

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by desifink

Mariah - very cute pic!

Corey - that's a cute pic yourself in your avatar! I really liked the last one too - you're so pretty! Hope you see that loss tomorrow.

AFM, I did an all-protein day yesterday to combat the water weight and it worked. I'm down 1.4 this morning after gaining .8 over the last 2 days. Yay!

I'm really starting to struggle with this diet. It's so hard and requires so much denial! I'm really having to fight for every ounce now, and I'm just downright cranky. Last night I took DD shopping for school clothes and she was hungry (she's always hungry - she's 14!). I took her through the Wendy's drive-through so she could get her favorite grilled chicken sandwich & fries. Then I had to smell it for the next 15 minutes until we got to the grocery store, and THEN I had to smell the deli and bakery. Finally I could make my teeny little chicken breast when I got home, and let me tell you, it did NOT satisfy.

Oh, nevermind me - I'm just having a pity party. I'll snap out of it. I hope. Just trying to remember what my end goal is...and praying I get there!

Thanks for the compliments Desi! Love your pic too.

I know the feeling. My husband eats Ben & Jerry's, pizza, burritos, potato chips, everything in front of me. In fact, they're always in the house and I'm home alone with the stuff all day! I also bake for my husband every week, and I honestly thought the warm peach crisp over vanilla ice cream this week was going to be it for me, but I instead treated myself to a glass of diet cream soda and told myself it tasted like whipped cream! It is hard, but I don't mind it because the results are better than I have gotten doing anything else and I'm feeling good!

Well, except for when my husband took the pic of me and the dog on the couch last night. I feel so good losing 23 pounds that I kind of forgot I was still fat and when he showed me the pic, I was in disbelief for a minute! Back to reality. I still have 40 pounds to lose and going back to my old habits is not going to get me there, or keep me there!

I'm already worried about what I'm going to gain in September when we head to CT for a long weekend. Casinos, alcohol, italian food, and a certain little chocolatier in the mountains near a little Bed & Breakfast (w/ wonderful food) are planned. A round 2 will follow soon after. I'm also wondering if I should count that as loading and start as soon as I get back, or if I should do correction days to get back down before I start.

It seems like I am just looking forward to the next time I can "eat", whether it's a vacation, loading days or holidays. I'm already planning them. I don't know what I'm going to do when I get to goal and won't have any more loading days to look forward to! :blush:

[lorettahd]

Originally Posted by Balance101

I stayed the same today, well actually, I'm up a smidge, but I'm pretending I'm not. I didn't do anything to deserve it, so I'm in denial. I'm sure I'll have a loss tomorrow. Good luck ladies!

I'm with you on that, I'm up this morning by +.2 myself, and I also did nothing to deserve it But I will continue to be good today.

[lorettahd]

Originally Posted by desifink

Mariah - very cute pic!

Corey - that's a cute pic yourself in your avatar! I really liked the last one too - you're so pretty! Hope you see that loss tomorrow.

AFM, I did an all-protein day yesterday to combat the water weight and it worked. I'm down 1.4 this morning after gaining .8 over the last 2 days. Yay!

I'm really starting to struggle with this diet. It's so hard and requires so much denial! I'm really having to fight for every ounce now, and I'm just downright cranky. Last night I took DD shopping for school clothes and she was hungry (she's always hungry - she's 14!). I took her through the Wendy's drive-through so she could get her favorite grilled chicken sandwich & fries. Then I had to smell it for the next 15 minutes until we got to the grocery store, and THEN I had to smell the deli and bakery. Finally I could make my teeny little chicken breast when I got home, and let me tell you, it did NOT satisfy.

Oh, nevermind me - I'm just having a pity party. I'll snap out of it. I hope. Just trying to remember what my end goal is...and praying I get there!

Congratulations on your release I totally understand about taking the kids to fast food places. My daughter is the same and I swear the smell of the food be ripping me apart, but I just keep pushing water. Kudos to you for pushing past that moment.

[desifink]

Originally Posted by lorettahd

Congratulations on your release I totally understand about taking the kids to fast food places. My daughter is the same and I swear the smell of the food be ripping me apart, but I just keep pushing water. Kudos to you for pushing past that moment.

Thanks for the encouragement, Loretta. I've just been pushing past so many moments lately!! I keep saying to myself 14 more days until P3....14 more days...


Corey, I completely agree with what you said here: I still have 40 pounds to lose and going back to my old habits is not going to get me there, or keep me there! I'll have about 30 lbs to go when I'm done with this round, and my old habits aren't going to help me get them off. Thanks for the reality check. And your weekend in CT sounds blissful. I hope you have a great time!

[privatediva]

You ladies with lots of food around you all the time...and lots of eating people...I admire your tenacity! I've been pretty lucky to have avoided completely all but a handful of times having to be in the middle of that. Especially now that there is light at the end of my tunnel vision about VLCD, it would be pretty hard for me to deal with. (and my potential to be grumpy about it is pretty high) I have a serious fear that my students are going to get a cake for my birthday on Saturday. We have a pre-audition vocal workshop that day and they all know I agreed to come in for it on my birthday and have made a big deal about thanking me for that...eeeek...nothing is quite as hard on my resolve as...frosting! I may play the "diabetes card" if I have to. At least being diabetic is good for something! I'm just too close to home plate to slip even once. If there's cake...I will think of you ladies and say "That's so nice of you...please, everyone, eat up!" and quietly RUN AWAY AS FAST AS I CAN

I'm down another pound this morning. I'm starting to dig my BMI numbers. 23.3 today. I'd like an even 22 before I finish.

Good morning, good Wednesday...I am getting my hair cut and nails done today as my pre-birthday treat to myself. Zero calories, but somehow very delicious.

Corey...Diet Creme Soda DOES taste like whipped cream! It is a lovely diversion.

[Lildrew]

Hi ladies!

I am down 1.4 this morning, so I am a happy camper!!!

[privatediva]

YAY Drew!!!

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by desifink

AFM, I did an all-protein day yesterday to combat the water weight and it worked. I'm down 1.4 this morning after gaining .8 over the last 2 days. Yay!

I forgot to congratulate you on your loss Desi, great job!!

Originally Posted by lorettahd

I'm with you on that, I'm up this morning by +.2 myself, and I also did nothing to deserve it But I will continue to be good today.

Yep, we're in the same boat Loretta! No worries, we will have a better day tomorrow!

Originally Posted by privatediva

You ladies with lots of food around you all the time...and lots of eating people...I admire your tenacity! I've been pretty lucky to have avoided completely all but a handful of times having to be in the middle of that. Especially now that there is light at the end of my tunnel vision about VLCD, it would be pretty hard for me to deal with. (and my potential to be grumpy about it is pretty high) I have a serious fear that my students are going to get a cake for my birthday on Saturday. We have a pre-audition vocal workshop that day and they all know I agreed to come in for it on my birthday and have made a big deal about thanking me for that...eeeek...nothing is quite as hard on my resolve as...frosting! I may play the "diabetes card" if I have to. At least being diabetic is good for something! I'm just too close to home plate to slip even once. If there's cake...I will think of you ladies and say "That's so nice of you...please, everyone, eat up!" and quietly RUN AWAY AS FAST AS I CAN

I'm down another pound this morning. I'm starting to dig my BMI numbers. 23.3 today. I'd like an even 22 before I finish.

Good morning, good Wednesday...I am getting my hair cut and nails done today as my pre-birthday treat to myself. Zero calories, but somehow very delicious.

Corey...Diet Creme Soda DOES taste like whipped cream! It is a lovely diversion.

Grats on your loss Diva! I think telling everyone thank you and to eat up on the cake is perfect! And I love those types of rewards. Enjoy your pampering!

Originally Posted by Lildrew

Hi ladies!

I am down 1.4 this morning, so I am a happy camper!!!

Yay Drew! You are really starting to get down there!

[desifink]

Originally Posted by privatediva

YAY Drew!!!

What Diva said Way to go!!

[desifink]

I'm down 1.4 this morning. Hooray mini-whoosh!

And now, for a little perspective self-lecture: When I started this diet I just wanted to lose 20 lbs in 40 days. I figured that was .5 lb/day average, which is what my dr told me I could expect, so I thought ok, 185.4 would be a fantastic weight after 40 days. I'm now .8 away from it with 12 days left so I need to quit my whining. I'll probably hit closer to 180, a weight I haven't seen in probably 7 - 8 years! Yippee!!

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by desifink

I'm down 1.4 this morning. Hooray mini-whoosh!

Way to go girl!!

And now, for a little perspective self-lecture: When I started this diet I just wanted to lose 20 lbs in 40 days. I figured that was .5 lb/day average, which is what my dr told me I could expect, so I thought ok, 185.4 would be a fantastic weight after 40 days. I'm now .8 away from it with 12 days left so I need to quit my whining. I'll probably hit closer to 180, a weight I haven't seen in probably 7 - 8 years! Yippee!!

Hehe, yeah we get really spoiled that first week and when the loss slows down we don't realize that it's still faster than every other diet! Your losses are awesome Desi. Great job!!

I'm down a measly .2 today. I fought so hard to get into the 170's and I've spent 3 days in the 179s and today just hit 178.8. I have to laugh!

Good luck to all my girls!!

[Lildrew]

I couldn't believe it when I got on the scale this morning!! I am down 2.0!!!!!! And am finally in the 150s.

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by Lildrew

I couldn't believe it when I got on the scale this morning!! I am down 2.0!!!!!! And am finally in the 150s.

You're my hero.

[desifink]

Corey - sorry you're struggling a bit! It took me several days to solidify my hold on the 180s. I think my body knew somehow I was anxious to see it go down, down, down! Keep it up - it will keep going.

Drew - AWESOME JOB!!! WOO HOO!!!!! And change your stats, would you please?

[Millenia98]

Originally Posted by Balance101

Hehe, yeah we get really spoiled that first week and when the loss slows down we don't realize that it's still faster than every other diet! Your losses are awesome Desi. Great job!!

I'm down a measly .2 today. I fought so hard to get into the 170's and I've spent 3 days in the 179s and today just hit 178.8. I have to laugh!

Good luck to all my girls!!

WOOHOO!! Awesome job, though!

[Millenia98]

Originally Posted by Lildrew

I couldn't believe it when I got on the scale this morning!! I am down 2.0!!!!!! And am finally in the 150s.

AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!! That's a huge feel good moment

[LaraSuzz]

I'm so proud of all of you.

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by Millenia98

WOOHOO!! Awesome job, though!

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

I'm so proud of all of you.

Thanks ladies!

I need to get my water intake back up, been slacking on it.

[Lildrew]

Originally Posted by Balance101

You're my hero.

You are so sweet!!!

[Millenia98]

Originally Posted by Balance101

Thanks ladies!

I need to get my water intake back up, been slacking on it.

I hear you. I hate drinking water so much

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by Millenia98

I hear you. I hate drinking water so much

Look at that new av!!!! Looking hawt there Millennia!

[desifink]

Good morning ladies. I'm up .6 today. I wasn't expecting much after 2 days of good losses, but up .6? Really? This down/down/up/up pattern is getting tiresome. And TOM seems to have started a week early today, but I didn't get my warning blinding headache as usual the day before. Weird.

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by desifink

Good morning ladies. I'm up .6 today. I wasn't expecting much after 2 days of good losses, but up .6? Really? This down/down/up/up pattern is getting tiresome. And TOM seems to have started a week early today, but I didn't get my warning blinding headache as usual the day before. Weird.

Hey at least you know when your down/down days are! Mine used to be every day and as of late...pfft. I stayed the same today, that makes a total loss of .2 in 4 days. My TOM lasts a little longer on hcg. And actually, I usually get headaches too, but haven't. Hey that's something good! Hang in there buddy! How many more days of P2 for you?

[Balance101]

My menu for yesterday. I'm thinking that if I start posting what I eat we can either figure out my problem or it will help keep me on the straight and narrow!

B: Coffee w/ 2 T FF Half and Half

L: Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat 4 oz w/
Strawberries, raw 4 oz.

S: grissini 3 pcs

D: Chicken, breast, roasted, broiled, or baked, skin not eaten 5 oz.
Lettuce & Tomato salad w/ Walden Farms Sesame Ginger Dressing

4 liters of water

Total Calories 432

Ok, now that I posted my menu, I can see the things that could be problems. I've eaten melba and grissini all along, but maybe I need to cut them now. The dressing and mixing vegetables have never bothered me before but I guess thats something else to look at. Maybe I need an apple day.

[Wigglesmom]

Originally Posted by Balance101

My menu for yesterday. I'm thinking that if I start posting what I eat we can either figure out my problem or it will help keep me on the straight and narrow!

B: Coffee w/ 2 T FF Half and Half

L: Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat 4 oz w/
Strawberries, raw 4 oz.

S: grissini 3 pcs

D: Chicken, breast, roasted, broiled, or baked, skin not eaten 5 oz.
Lettuce & Tomato salad w/ Walden Farms Sesame Ginger Dressing

4 liters of water

Total Calories 432

Ok, now that I posted my menu, I can see the things that could be problems. I've eaten melba and grissini all along, but maybe I need to cut them now. The dressing and mixing vegetables have never bothered me before but I guess thats something else to look at. Maybe I need an apple day.

Maybe not enough calories?

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by Wigglesmom

Maybe not enough calories?

Yeah, that could be. Believe me, that's a rarity.

[desifink]

Originally Posted by Balance101

Hey at least you know when your down/down days are! Mine used to be every day and as of late...pfft. I stayed the same today, that makes a total loss of .2 in 4 days. My TOM lasts a little longer on hcg. And actually, I usually get headaches too, but haven't. Hey that's something good! Hang in there buddy! How many more days of P2 for you?

13 days and 15 hours. Not that I'm counting.

Maybe the cottage cheese is stalling you? I know some are able to eat it with no problem, but my dr was adamant about not having it (or any dairy product) when I asked him. I'd also try cutting out the grissini & melba. I haven't had either in weeks...it was the first thing to go when I stalled.

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by desifink

13 days and 15 hours. Not that I'm counting.

Maybe the cottage cheese is stalling you? I know some are able to eat it with no problem, but my dr was adamant about not having it (or any dairy product) when I asked him. I'd also try cutting out the grissini & melba. I haven't had either in weeks...it was the first thing to go when I stalled.

LoL, you're so funny!

I've had cottage cheese practically every day from the beginning, but if things don't pick up I'll try it.

[privatediva]

Good morning all. Down .5 this morning. Yesterday was a long day. Glad to be on the other side of it. I was up so early (4 am) that I didn't weigh and by last night, I was feeling terrible...weak, wobbly, kind of sick-ish. So...I made myself a bowl of garlic mashed cauliflower and didn't feel the least bit "bad" about making myself feel better with it. It worked nicely...very comforting. I will be home nursing the newly wisdom toothless daughter until afternoon, then headed to the baseball game where I get to pretend that I don't absolutely adore disgusting ball park polish sausage with sauerkraut and yellow mustard. I can, in fact, have that...later.

[Lildrew]

Hi Ladies!! I am down zero today, which wasn't unexpected since I had the big whoosh. I hope everyone has a great day!!