Nov JUDDD / Alternate Day (We can do hard things!)

[EmandM]

Congrats to all who stayed on plan during a holiday. My biggest problem is I often have social engagements back to back over Christmas. So I already know this Christmas I will be doing Fast-Five over a 3 day period to counter the affects of 3 UD's in a row.

Caramel - I love my sweets and the reason I love JUDDD is I CAN still have them (I know some prefer not eating sweets and that is great). In the beginning I would eat way too many on UD's but the novelty really started to wear off. It's psychological as now that I know I can have them on UD's I don't want them as much. I won't have something sweet on UD just because I can, I will have it if I really want it. I guess part of the appeal was that they were forbidden on other diet plans. So some of their magic is taking away. Now, don't get me wrong, I still love desserts and have them most UD's, but I don't need as much to be satisfied (no longer lose control around them) and I don't always have to have them. I, too, keep them out of the house (mostly so I don't give them to my daughters) so I have to make the effort to go and get something if I want it. When I am out and the opportunity presents itself to have a dessert I make sure it's one of my favourites (I won't just eat anything now). If not, I don't eat it. Hope this helps a bit!

ETA: Would it help if you let yourself have the sweets that you want? Even if it turns into an UD of all desserts? I really think what helped me was no longer having a rule that forbade sweets. The more off-limits I made them, the more I wanted them.

[caramel]

Originally Posted by EmandM

Congrats to all who stayed on plan during a holiday. My biggest problem is I often have social engagements back to back over Christmas. So I already know this Christmas I will be doing Fast-Five over a 3 day period to counter the affects of 3 UD's in a row.

Caramel - I love my sweets and the reason I love JUDDD is I CAN still have them (I know some prefer not eating sweets and that is great). In the beginning I would eat way too many on UD's but the novelty really started to wear off. It's psychological as now that I know I can have them on UD's I don't want them as much. I won't have something sweet on UD just because I can, I will have it if I really want it. I guess part of the appeal was that they were forbidden on other diet plans. So some of their magic is taking away. Now, don't get me wrong, I still love desserts and have them most UD's, but I don't need as much to be satisfied (no longer lose control around them) and I don't always have to have them. I, too, keep them out of the house (mostly so I don't give them to my daughters) so I have to make the effort to go and get something if I want it. When I am out and the opportunity presents itself to have a dessert I make sure it's one of my favourites (I won't just eat anything now). If not, I don't eat it. Hope this helps a bit!

ETA: Would it help if you let yourself have the sweets that you want? Even if it turns into an UD of all desserts? I really think what helped me was no longer having a rule that forbade sweets. The more off-limits I made them, the more I wanted them.

EmandM I might just have to try an UD just of desserts so maybe I can just get that out of my system, thanks that just might do the trick.

Well yesterday was an UD but I did a fast five and was stuffed. Just couldn't eat that much in the 5 hour window which was great because I got on the scale this morning and didn't gain an ounce, after all that food. Today is another UD and doing fast five again and was so hungry but I still waited til 1:00 so here'sthat the same thing will happen. I know I will be doing this again over the Christmas holidays.

[Leo41]

I hope I didn't come off as "holier-than-thou" about the dessert business, but I'm trying to eat "primal" these days for health reasons (and weight loss), and that means no sugar at all--in addition to grains and (for me) dairy. I feel better with this simple diet, but I was trying to make the point that I also don't feel at all deprived.

I wouldn't dare mention this on the Main Lobby, but I was wondering whether all those who make themselves high calorie desserts with artificial sweeteners are just priming themselves for disaster? As someone with a world-class sweet tooth, I know that I never lost my craving for sweets as long as I was consuming artificial sweeteners--and often it wasn't anything more than diet soda.

But with JUDDD, I noticed on DDs that any AS would make me really hungry, and that's when I gave them up completely. It's probably been about 8-9 months for me now, and I've only just begun to realize that sweets don't really tempt me at all. That's why I was wondering whether AS will keep someone craving sweets even though the person is eating low carb.

[Redeemed]

Leo: You should be commended for being able to abstain from sweets. I have my virtues - but that's not one of them.

[EmandM]

Originally Posted by Leo41

I hope I didn't come off as "holier-than-thou" about the dessert business

Leo, not at all, IMO. I admire the way you eat and the way you know your body so well and can therefore choose what works best for you. Who knows how long I will be able to eat desserts and get away with it? It might not be forever! Do you use Stevia? Do you use anything to sweeten your coffee or tea? I use Splenda and I have tried to forego it, but I have to have something sweet in my coffee. I have Stevia in my cupboard but just never tried it. Or is that considered an artificial sweetener too?

Caramel - It may not work after just one all day dessert UD. But the concept of being "allowed" to have whatever I wanted on UD's really helped minimize my cravings. So if you find after one UD of desserts you still want more, know that it may take a few to have your mind adjust to the fact that you are allowed to eat them. I know for me, my first month on JUDDD was a free-for-all in terms of my UD's. But all of a sudden, my desire for sweets tapered off and my cravings for healthier foods settled in. Hope it's the same for you! I am so glad Fast-5 worked for you. That is my plan for the 3 UD's in a row at Christmas while at my dad's house.

[nitenurse]

I use AS a lot, stevia, mostly, which is not artificial, is a plant, and is generally recognized as safe, even having some health benefits. It is an acquired taste, though, some of it is bitter. Use less not more.
Splenda, I'm not so sure, I use it, but think they don't know enough about it yet. I use it in baking for other people, mostly.
I am trying to avoid saccharine and aspertame totally,think there are some really serious side effects to them.
The AS don't seem to make me hungrier, I use the stevia mostly in tea, I don't make a lot of lowcarb desserts, too much trouble. Holidays, I do. I have never seen that they affect my weight loss.
Sugar makes me crazy. I can't stop eating it. Even some lowcalorie snacks I have been checking out to pack with me on DDs seem to have that reaction with me, I want to keep eating. Now I think a lesser evil for me would be packing an apple.
When I seriously avoided sugar for 6 months I lost my taste/appetite for it-that was 20 years ago.
What I still miss and struggle with is potatoes, and I have to avoid, cause it reacts in the body about the same as sugar.
We are all different, the point I was trying to make was that I think there is a big difference in the artificial sweeteners, and that everyone has to figure out what they can and can't tolerate in this area.
I wish I could eat as clean as you do, Leo, you are my hero.

[Leo41]

EmandM--I'm fortunate in that I've never used any sweetener in my coffee or tea--both just black. It's actually how I began drinking them because my parents never used sweetener in their coffee, so it was natural to me.

Weekly Weigh In

I'm down 4 lbs this week! This is the most I've ever lost in a week, and I'd like to think that my body is finally willing to drop some weight, but I think I just ate a lot less this week. I had some unexpected stress, and that resulted in my skipping a few meals. However, the good news is that in the "old days" any stress would drive me to the fridge, and I'd eat twice as much. I also had 3 good DDs this week (under 300 cal), and I think that helped.

I'm getting close to onederland (203 this morning), and I'd love to get there by Christmas, but I know from experience NOT to make any goals of "numbers" because my body doesn't cooperate. My goal is simply to stay on my plan and hope for the best. For perhaps the first time since I started this journey (at 300+ a few years ago), I really believe I'll eventually get to onederland.

Tomorrow [UD] I'm planning to increase carbs for a day because I've read that it helps at least once a month if one stays low carb normally. In the past, I've added things like bread or rice, but this time, I'm staying "primal" and having some of my turkey with baked sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and a baked apple for 'dessert.' (I find that apples are sweet enough that I don't need to add anything at all--just bake with a little water in the pan, and they're delicious). I don't plan to increase calories from my typical UDs--just the carbs.

[EmandM]

Originally Posted by Leo41

I'm down 4 lbs this week! This is the most I've ever lost in a week, and I'd like to think that my body is finally willing to drop some weight, but I think I just ate a lot less this week. I had some unexpected stress, and that resulted in my skipping a few meals. However, the good news is that in the "old days" any stress would drive me to the fridge, and I'd eat twice as much. I also had 3 good DDs this week (under 300 cal), and I think that helped.

I'm getting close to onederland (203 this morning), and I'd love to get there by Christmas, but I know from experience NOT to make any goals of "numbers" because my body doesn't cooperate. My goal is simply to stay on my plan and hope for the best. For perhaps the first time since I started this journey (at 300+ a few years ago), I really believe I'll eventually get to onederland.

Amazing results Leo! You WILL get to onederland. I have no doubt!! Kudos to you for not putting any pressure on yourself goals-wise as well. That is very smart.

[Redeemed]

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I'm waiting until next Saturday to weigh-in. Have a great weekend everyone!

[caramel]

Originally Posted by Leo41

EmandM--I'm fortunate in that I've never used any sweetener in my coffee or tea--both just black. It's actually how I began drinking them because my parents never used sweetener in their coffee, so it was natural to me.

Weekly Weigh In

I'm down 4 lbs this week! This is the most I've ever lost in a week, and I'd like to think that my body is finally willing to drop some weight, but I think I just ate a lot less this week. I had some unexpected stress, and that resulted in my skipping a few meals. However, the good news is that in the "old days" any stress would drive me to the fridge, and I'd eat twice as much. I also had 3 good DDs this week (under 300 cal), and I think that helped.

I'm getting close to onederland (203 this morning), and I'd love to get there by Christmas, but I know from experience NOT to make any goals of "numbers" because my body doesn't cooperate. My goal is simply to stay on my plan and hope for the best. For perhaps the first time since I started this journey (at 300+ a few years ago), I really believe I'll eventually get to onederland.

Tomorrow [UD] I'm planning to increase carbs for a day because I've read that it helps at least once a month if one stays low carb normally. In the past, I've added things like bread or rice, but this time, I'm staying "primal" and having some of my turkey with baked sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and a baked apple for 'dessert.' (I find that apples are sweet enough that I don't need to add anything at all--just bake with a little water in the pan, and they're delicious). I don't plan to increase calories from my typical UDs--just the carbs.

Great jobLeo41 I too believe you will get to onederland in no time. You are really working this plan like it is suppose to be done. As for myself I would see better results if I could lay off the sweets but you have shown us with real determination good results can come, so for that I really thank you. I am going to determine to have more will power over the sweets cause I want to see results like this too.


Everyone have a great day!

[Leo41]

Caramel-

What controls me is that I'm 'old' (68) and really concerned with health. When I was younger, it was all about weight loss, but now I'm really concerned with the value of the food I eat. There's diabetes in my family, and my blood glucose is high because of my hypothyroid, so I'm trying to avoid developing diabetes by avoiding sugar and starch. My endo thinks that if I didn't eat this way, I'd already have diabetes.

However, as an 'ad' for this WOE, I really feel so much better eating this way--have more energy and hardly any joint pain at all. Considering the fact that I have severe osteoarthritis, being without pain (and without pain meds) is amazing, and I think that this WOE is principally responsible.

So I get a lot of motivation to eat this way

[GrammyPat]

All of your planning and execution has paid off! I know you'll be hitting one-der-land soon!

Thanksgiving was fantastic in terms of food and family (I cooked all the core stuff) but I did not stay on plan. My planned DD on Wednesday turned into an UD. So I had 3 UD's in a row: Tues/Wed/Thurs. But I'm back on plan with a good DD on Fri. and (drum roll - can you believe it?) a decent UD yesterday! I'm trying to take Whitlin's advice to plan, plan, plan - I'm just not sure what to plan on UD's besides count calories which hasn't worked to help me limit the calories. So yesterday's UD was a protein shake w/1/4 cup of coconut milk in the am, soup, cheese, crackers (and chocolate candy at lunch), but another protein shake with flax seed for dinner. For me, that's a great UD. So I'm planning to do one protein shake in the am, a big salad for lunch and a protein shake for dinner on my UD's this week when I go back to work. Plus I'm using a casein protein which takes longer to digest and therefore stays with me longer.

Chocolate is such a trigger food for me, and so hard for me to stay away from; I just have to tell myself not to have any to begin with because it just sets me up to eat a ton of it! And I'm going to take a page from EmandM's book and start asking myself "do I really want to spend my calories on that?"

So that's the plan for this week. Today is a DD which should be no problem. I'll weigh in on Wed this week to see how this goes (to be honest, I'm afraid to weigh myself any sooner because of those 3 UD's in a row!). But again, that's what's so great about this WOE.....the extra weight goes quickly!

[Leo41]

GrammyPat-

I'm really confused because your UDs sound like DDs to me with those shakes. I can see perhaps having a shake for breakfast, but another one for dinner wouldn't be at all satisfying for me. I'd really feel as though I were on a diet. And what about calories; surely those aren't UD numbers???

In any case, like Whitlin', I've always had "planning" as my motto. And in terms of planning for UDs, I focus on eating healthily, of course, but I also think about what I'd ENJOY eating on UDs (DDs too for that matter). There are times that I'd really prefer fish to beef (and vice versa), and I try to plan that way. I choose vegetables that I really like, etc. And it's not a matter of cooking time because once I know what I'm having, it takes very little time to get it ready.

[GrammyPat]

are usually over 2000! But yesterday was good with the shakes because my total was 1730. The driver was all the chocolate I ate. But thank you so much for the suggestions Leo!

[nitenurse]

Another DD today, with a sigh of relief. Know it will be shakes and soup.
Yesterday, UD, I worked my way out of Thanksgiving by tasting everything I was freezing, leftovers from the family dinner.
I make gravy with guar gum thickener, I still haven't figured out how much to use, it doesn't seem to thicken up the longer it cooks, the way starch and flour do.
I will have some of the frozen leftovers for Christmas, so I won't have to do as much cooking. I'm getting really tired of messing with food I shouldn't eat.

[onceNforall]

Thanks all for all the encouragement and words of wisdom....I'll get back on this train for sure (eventually). Have to sit down and look at this week and figure when DD's will work for me. We were in KY since last Tuesday having Thanksgiving with all the kids and grandkids....FUN! It's my favorite holiday to be together with family.

Leo....I am just so proud of you!! You truly do inspire me (even though it's not showing yet...lol). I really feel your "primal" eating is probably the key and may be what I need. I'm so happy you're so close to onderland and am so excited for you!! I know you'll make it. That is my one goal...now more than ever with my surgeon making it a goal for another reason. Slow and steady (and motivated and dedicated) wins the race.

[Leo41]

Sherrie-

I never thought I'd be here, but I've discovered that if I just take it 'one day at a time' and don't worry about the numbers, it really helps. I don't set 'goals' either in time or weight because I've found that's defeating.

If I were you, I would try not to 'focus' on the surgeon and the need to lose weight for your knees because in my experience, that type of thinking always causes me stress and then I'm eating off plan from the stress of 'having' to lose weight.

What's happened to me with JUDDD is that I've developed a 'lifestyle' that allows me to lose weight. It's totally a way of living that I'm committed to because I'm healthier than I've ever been in my life.

It's a cliche on LCF to say that this 'isn't a diet; it's a WOE," but it's true. Please try not to think of dieting but what your personal way of eating will be that will enable you to achieve your weight goals and remain that that weight.

[snaggle]

Leo, again, you inspire me! Losing 4 lbs Thanksgiving week is utterly amazing.
I also like your attitude about the weight number. I have the same issue with trying
to avoid setting goal dates and for the same reason...................my body rarely cooperates!
I am holding my own. Had 3 updays in a row and today feels good to be finally doing a down. I am only going to be able to get in two more dd's before we leave next weekend for Mexico. I will probably be at the same 146-147 weight, but that is okay. I really plan to get stricter after new years. I find it easier, usually, to stick to plan in January because everybody is on a diet. My main goal will be to get onto a true alternation and not the lame 4 up days every week I have been doing.

As far as the sweet discussion, I now realize that I really do have a problem with them. For years, I felt they were not my issue and that I had more of a problem with savory snacky things like chips, cheese, etc, but the truth is that I love BOTH and have just as big of a portion problem with sweets as I do with chips. I am totally satisfied with a normal serving of meat or eggs, but when it comes to bad carbs, it is like the satiety mechanism is broken. A friend of mine who had WLS (and is a nurse) says that they told her to always eat protein first because you naturally can exert portion control over protein/fat, but not with carbs. I don't have the itty bitty WLS stomach she has, but I now try to eat like she does.

[EmandM]

Originally Posted by Leo41

Sherrie-

I never thought I'd be here, but I've discovered that if I just take it 'one day at a time' and don't worry about the numbers, it really helps. I don't set 'goals' either in time or weight because I've found that's defeating.

What's happened to me with JUDDD is that I've developed a 'lifestyle' that allows me to lose weight. It's totally a way of living that I'm committed to because I'm healthier than I've ever been in my life.

It's a cliche on LCF to say that this 'isn't a diet; it's a WOE," but it's true. Please try not to think of dieting but what your personal way of eating will be that will enable you to achieve your weight goals and remain that that weight.

You are really onto something here. Something I have found as well, which is why I can continue with this. I never feel like I am deprived.

I also hope I come to the realization that I should cut out sweets for health. But for now (and I only speak for me) it would backfire on me. If I try and cut anything out, it's all I think about, and sets me into a dark place of food obsession. So at this point I focus on eating when I am hungry, eating real foods (good quality) and stopping when satisfied.

[Leo41]

EmandM-

You're absolutely right--you have to do what works for you personally. That's what I was trying to tell Sherrie. If we think of being "on a diet" or that certain foods are "forbidden," it's bound to cause problems with feelings of deprivation. I don't feel deprived because anything that I don't eat, I choose not to eat.

Snaggle-

I hope you're thinking of yourself as 'maintaining' right now. You list your goal as 140, and someone on this board (Mammapo?) wrote about the goal weight being a range rather than a specific number. If you think of your range as "the 140s," then you can consider yourself at goal.

Enjoy Mexico!! (And keep in mind that any 'dietary indiscretions' can be managed with a few DDs when you return.)

[Redeemed]

1242588iv3nxpzqzr.gif Hope everyone has a great week! I have been retaining a lot of water. I cut my Cytomel dose in half because I feel I was getting too much T3 (thyroid hormone). I was prescribed 20 mg. a day, and cut back to 10 split. I had leg pain and headaches so I am quite sure the Cytomel is the culprit. I don't need anything to sabotage my efforts on JUDDD so early in the game.

DD today. I had too many sweets yesterday and am craving protein. So today around 5 PM, I'll have scrambled eggs - and looking forward to it.

[Leo41]

Redeemed-

It's possible that you had too much Cytomel, but hormones are important and powerful, and I never change my dosage without consulting my endo (he's available by phone). It's possible that something else is the culprit because from what I know (have been told by my endo), the symptom of too much Cytomel is to become hyper--i.e., experiencing heart palpitations.

When I began Cytomel, and later when he increased the dosage, my endo wanted me to watch for hyper symptoms because, he said, he could reduce the T4 if necessary because getting the T3 is what's most important. So in just reducing your Cytomel on your own, you may be doing yourself a disservice.

[snaggle]

Leo- I do kind of feel like I am maintaining, even though I will admit that I am disappointed that I have not gotten any more lbs off. I have only lost two lbs in the last two months. Pretty lame considering that I had really intended this period to be my big push toward goal. I will not beat myself up because I have lost over 25 lbs since April.
I am also thinking that by sticking with JUDDD this whole time, albeit half-a**ed, I have figured out how to handle maintenance. I also believe in the theory that the longer you can maintain a weight loss, the more the body will want to stay at that weight. It is good because the tendency to bounce back up is not as bad. The bad side, of course, is that it is harder to go lower.
I have gone down the road many times of dieting hard core, losing 10-20 lbs and then gaining it right back. Right now I am FAR more concerned with NOT gaining back the weight I have already lost than I am with losing the last 7 lbs.

And, yes, there will be many indiscretions in Mexico. Most likely of the guacamole and margarita variety.
We are going to Playa del Carmen, which is our very favorite place. The food is fabulous and cheap! If I figure out how to post a picture, I will do it. We are going with our best friends, who have never been, so I am very excited!

[NoSugarShell]

Hey JUDDDERS!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I did and I didn't do too bad. A little over for an UD, but I managed a DD Friday and MD Sunday. I feel like I am back on track. I am on a DD today and REALLY hungry, but I feel strong. I am anxious to get back to where I was before my thyroid went crazy...

Congrats Leo!! 4 lbs during the week of Thanksgiving is absolutely amazing!! It is also very motivating to me...I realize that it can be done even during the holidays! I like the one day at a time also. It just seems easier if I think of it as just today.

Anyway, Happy JUDDDing everyone. I will check in later!

[snaggle]

redeemed-- I can relate to your comment about craving protein after too many sweets.
One of the best things about juddd is how you can really turn things around on a dime just by having one good down day. There is something scary and daunting about climbing back on the diet wagon after a period of cheating/overeating, but with juddd, all I have to tell myself is that it is just one day and that isn't so scary at all. Then, once you do it, it feels so great, that you are right back on plan.

Good luck with getting your hormones all regulated.

[Leo41]

Snaggle-

Just consider how many of us envy your position of worrying about "the last 7 lbs." But seriously, I've heard that those final pounds are the most difficult, and I don't think that 2 lbs in 2 months is anything to sneeze at. After all, you didn't gain 2 lbs--which as we all know is very easy. Please try to look at it from that perspective because at my last visit, my endo commented that he's observed that his only patients who are successful with weight loss are the ones who remain positive and optimistic. Isn't that interesting?

I think that you're absolutely right insofar as the longer you stay in the
range of 140, your body will consider that 'normal' and not push so hard for gain. You already know that the Mexican odyssey will put on some pounds (if only water weight), so just plan for some good DDs when you return. Most of us have found that JUDDD is wonderful for dumping vacation weight.

[GrammyPat]

Hey guys, I know that sounds weird but UD's are such an issue for me so I'm proud to post that this is a fantastic UD with 1440 calories of good food! I actually wrote in my food journal the menu for today last night, and entered the calories. This seemed to reinforce the foods I had chosen for today and sticking to the plan....this is the first time I've tried writing the food down BEFORE I ate it, instead of after! I think this will work for me, but we'll see. Had a protein shake w/blueberries and coconut milk this morning for breakfast, almonds and LC cheese for snack, and some tomatoes and turkey chili for lunch w/2 vitatop chocolate muffin tops for dessert (100 cals each). Dinner was no carb spinach salad with turkey, 75% FF cheese and full fat creamy Italian dressing. I'm stuffed (and dare I say, full of it!) full of food, not the other....and I added some vanilla creamer to a couple cups of coffee today for a special treat; so I'm incorporating the good advice I've read here and asking myself "what do I want to eat?" ahead of time so I don't go crazy when the UD gets here. OK, so where is Bill and Ilparata? how are you guys doing?

[Leo41]

GrammyPat-Congratulations on your successful UD. Ever since I've been on JUDDD, I always plan my food in advance--both UDs and DDs. If I were to eat what I want and then count the calories later, it would be a disaster. When I'm planning an UD, I'm always amazed at how quickly the calories add up. Planning enables me to get the best choices for my calorie allotment.

Got through yesterday's DD--but barely. I mentioned that I intended to 'carb up' on Sunday, and I had sweet potatoes and baked apple (no sugar added; just the apple). It was amazing how sweet both tasted. The baked apple was especially delicious. BUT those carbs really caused hunger on my DD! It was a good thing that I'd made broth from my turkey and was able to have my vinegar/hot sauce soup with some chopped spinach. That's so satisfying. I came in at about 300 cal for the day--but it was a struggle.

Those of you who don't normally eat low carb--I don't know how you get through a DD! (But perhaps you're not as carb-sensitive as I am).

[Whitlin']

Grammy Pat - way to plan, plan, plan!!! I thought about what Leo mentioned to you re: shakes on UD. I have definitely done a shake (and other DD mainstays) on UDs, too, but what I really NEED FROM an UD is variety and interesting foods to look forward to, to reinforce the mindset that JUDDD does not restrict me, and to celebrate the WOE freedom. So I also make sure there are plans for foods to anticipate! During Thanksgiving weekend, for instance, on the following Friday DD, I was happily aware I had set aside some of my relatives' dishes as leftovers in the fridge especially for my UD Saturday. There was a sweet potato dish and a pasta/veggie salad dish that really weren't DD choices but were "calling" to me and were at least close to healthy. Yes, I actually went to the trouble of counting their calories (came pretty close, anyway - you eventually get pretty good at it) so I could plan my meals around them. Your at-work ideas sound bright.

Leo, congratulations on the best week ever. It's nice when the body agrees with the brain on a few things!!! You are nudging onederland.

snaggle, I think you are in successful maintenance. Your trend is still downward and you are putting time between you and the dreaded potential of regain, which makes it less and less likely.

I think those of us in maintenance might benefit from an alarm on our scales. We could invent a "maintenance mode" feature that would cause it to alarm if we didn't weigh regularly, and speak to us sternly if the weight rose for more than a couple weighings in a row. I can see the scales flying out the window now. ~~~whoosh ~~~

[Redeemed]

066.gif Hope everyone has a nice Tuesday. Yesterday's DD was a little hard in the evening. I do prefer hot cereal as a means to hold off hunger, but I managed. I'm putting myself on a "No Snack" challenge for today - just three meals. Weight loss has stalled. I know I'm eating too much on UD's. Soooo, it's back to counting calories on UD's.

To quote GrammyPat: "Where's Ilpirata and Bill?