"Why Not. . Weight not.. August Stillman losers check in."

[swebb]

Thought for the day:

"I’d gone through life believing in the strength and competence of
others; never in my own. Now, dazzled, I discovered that my
capacities were real. It was like finding a fortune in the lining of
an old coat." --Joan Mills*

We need to believe in ourselves!!!

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

OMG> .I logged in tonight and thought it was DeJeVu! . . So happy to see you are back .. I'm just doing a quick fly by but will catch up on the morning . Twas excited to see those lucious lips of yours! Hhehehe

Hi there I'm2. It's great to be back. This morning I was down 4lb after just a day. I know it's probs water but I'm sure as hell happy about it, I can tell ya. About the kid thing my eldest is 19 in a couple of months and I don't see things easing up any time soon where she is concerned, lol. Although we are back home my kids aged 10 and 18 (adult I know, but still my baby) are on a holiday with family for another week and I am missing them sooo much...I don't know what to do with myself, especially now hubby is back at work. Less washing, less cleaning, less cooking...what's a girl to do...I know, go shopping.

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

Ok Gals. . (and Dustin = Whatever// where are you????? We need you!! lOG IN!)

Anyway.. i was so good today.. my pee was clear. . I did not burp. .I have energy and I got hot flashes from the CO!!! WTG Yippeee. . Yay, me! My hubby decided he is doing CO with me. .(I have mixed feelings about that) but he did clean the toy box. .ran to the store. .fed the kids. .cleaned the living room. (I think I love CO now. . anyone who looks at the toy box deserves a high five!!!).. Those of you who have kids.. does it eve rmake you sick to think that you've spent $50.00 on a toy that your kids no longer even look at. . some of those transformer toys really get me. . sorry for the rambling thoughts.. I'm just excited I did not cheat tonight.. I've been perfect!! No more cravings!

Tell me about it...my son has all these pricey toys and gadgets (a lot of them given as presents) but his fav toy is a £5 action figure, which he never seems to tire of...yet the other stuff hardly makes it out the box!

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by swebb

Well it's been a week since I got back on plan (after my Chicago carb week!) and I have lost the 10 pounds I gained PLUS 2 more So that is a total of 12 pounds GONE in a week - gotta love QWL and MEAT!

Wow! WTG...I'm liking those figures.

[SquishyPunim413]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

Ya know what. . Your boyfriend will love you no matter how/what/where you are. . . put on something fluffly and flooffyt..black always works for me. .that puts you both in the mood and you will be rockin his world. . just do what makes you feel good and you will be in the mood in no time! Just do it. . life is tooo friggin short! rock on girl. .you can do it. . one week .. you can be down at least a size. . lets do it together. .I wanna feel great by next Sunday, too!

that made me laugh

You're on...I'm ready. Yesterday and today so far have been GREAT! No Carbs for me. And I feel good....not really having any cravings. I had some sugar free Jello as a snack...but that's it and I'm not really hungry either

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by doxielove

Good morning everyone! After three weeks of lurking I finally gathered up the courage to start QWL this morning. It had everything to do with the warm responses I got to some questions Saturday, so thank you for the information and encouragement. I'm really frightened of failing - again - but school starts two weeks from today and I don't want to have to buy all new work clothes because nothing from last year fits. Have a great day!

Hi there Doxie Don't be afraid...you can do it.! We are all cheering you on. I'm on day 2...the first few days are always the hardest but when you see how quickly your weight drops it spurs you on. Keep it up.

[SquishyPunim413]

Originally Posted by swebb

Well it's been a week since I got back on plan (after my Chicago carb week!) and I have lost the 10 pounds I gained PLUS 2 more So that is a total of 12 pounds GONE in a week - gotta love QWL and MEAT!

That's SOOOO cool. I'm trying to do that!!!

[aleriaaa]

Hello there Ladies and Gent!!! It appears that everyone is on track and doing great! Thats awesome!!!

anything will do! I sure hope you're eating more than egg whites!!! You are gonna love the results that QWL brings. Make sure you keep fillin us in.

You too Doxie! you can do this!!!

IM2 - Not only do I have a storage box of transformers, but they are all broken! Mostly my fault because my 5 years old would ask me to transform them and I could never figure it out!!

I was watching that hoarder show last night and the big talk for the evening was how I cant get rid of all the toys!!! (and everything else) I spent sooooo much money on kids stuff over the last 5 years... its depressing. The kiddies beg for it, I buy, and they love it for a moment or two and then it gets tossed over the shoulder or kicked under the bed. I have been much better at saying no over the last few months. I think the only new toys they've gotten were from a kids meal. So, I keep wanting to have a tag sale or do the ebay thing but it never works out. Hubby asked me what I thought I could make after selling it all, and said he would give me the money to get rid of it! I told him $8500. He quickly said to me..you are not getting new boobs.. he knows me too well...

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by SquishyPunim413

That's SOOOO cool. I'm trying to do that!!!

YOU WILL DO THAT!!

[aleriaaa]

I never do this but today at burger King, I ordered 2 double hamburgers from the $ menu.. Asked for just meat and bun..(I was too nervous to ask for them on a plate - I dont know why!) So they were measly, but I only ate 3. Im practicing portion control peeps! Now Im getting ready to grill up some real burgers and have a feast! TOM is here and I need some FAT! The good kind!

My CO is out on the deck melting...want to make that bark tonight and its very much a hard solid right now. Should be ready in 5 min with the heat out there!!!

[aleriaaa]

GWN- Bring Bastardino back!!

[SquishyPunim413]

Help Help!!

A friend wants to go to an Italian Restaurant tonight....(my nightmare!) But I'm going to be good!! Any low carb options??? I was thinking grilled chicken in a salad...but dressing??? Eeek...If it was up to me I'd stay home and eat but I haven't seen her in so long and she's a picky eater! Helppppppppppppp lol

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by SquishyPunim413

Help Help!!

A friend wants to go to an Italian Restaurant tonight....(my nightmare!) But I'm going to be good!! Any low carb options??? I was thinking grilled chicken in a salad...but dressing??? Eeek...If it was up to me I'd stay home and eat but I haven't seen her in so long and she's a picky eater! Helppppppppppppp lol

grilled chicken...dont eat the veggies or get a steak! I know you probably want to hear something else. Im sorry!

[SquishyPunim413]

Choices: fresh breast of grilled chicken marinated in balsamic vinegar & imported
seasonings, topped with a medley of sauteed fresh garden vegetables

OR fresh marinated and grilled skirt steak served over mesculin greens, tossed with
diced Roma tomatoes, red onions and a touch of imported gorgonzola cheese drizzled
with our“Tuscan” style Italian dressing

[SquishyPunim413]

Originally Posted by aleriaaa

grilled chicken...dont eat the veggies or get a steak! I know you probably want to hear something else. Im sorry!

Noooo that's what I want to hear! The chicken option sounds good...veggies can go to my bunnies...hehe.

[doxielove]

Originally Posted by makemeslim

Hi there Doxie Don't be afraid...you can do it.! We are all cheering you on. I'm on day 2...the first few days are always the hardest but when you see how quickly your weight drops it spurs you on. Keep it up.

I've been on a lot of threads, but this one is by far the friendliest, most encouraging one ever! Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome. I passed my first hurdle - I took my 8 year old son to the movies and didn't eat any popcorn! (I had a chicken breast in my purse - my son thinks I'm so weird!)

[swebb]

Originally Posted by SquishyPunim413

Choices: fresh breast of grilled chicken marinated in balsamic vinegar & imported
seasonings, topped with a medley of sauteed fresh garden vegetables

OR fresh marinated and grilled skirt steak served over mesculin greens, tossed with
diced Roma tomatoes, red onions and a touch of imported gorgonzola cheese drizzled
with our“Tuscan” style Italian dressing

I vote for the chicken and ask them to put the veggies on the side

[swebb]

Originally Posted by doxielove

I've been on a lot of threads, but this one is by far the friendliest, most encouraging one ever! Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome. I passed my first hurdle - I took my 8 year old son to the movies and didn't eat any popcorn! (I had a chicken breast in my purse - my son thinks I'm so weird!)

I know how hard that was as I love popcorn!!

PS - your son will think you are weird from now until he's got kids of his own

[SquishyPunim413]

Originally Posted by swebb

I know how hard that was as I love popcorn!!

PS - your son will think you are weird from now until he's got kids of his own

This is true....I'm 24 and still think my parents are weird

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by swebb

Well it's been a week since I got back on plan (after my Chicago carb week!) and I have lost the 10 pounds I gained PLUS 2 more So that is a total of 12 pounds GONE in a week - gotta love QWL and MEAT!

That's Great! Way to roll. .

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by dlyons

Good Afternoon!

Yes, Times are tough everywhere! I know there are BIG demand for English teachers in Russia and Ukraine. Every time I go to Ukraine, I always meet strangers who just wants to practice their English out in the streets or on the train.

I'm still holding in there. I drank almost 64 ounces of water and been running to the bathroom quite a bit! I'll consider that as part of my new exercise program!

I've been nibbling on my chicken throughout the day. So far, so good!! The hardest part will be going home. This is where I fall off the horse.

-Dustin

you can do it, Dustin. .Drizzle some hot sauce on your chicken. That's been my new saving grace. .I never knew I was a fan of hot suace until I had a really dry piece of chicken one day. .now I love it! It is great for the ole' metabolism, too. . .One meal at a time. .we can do this!

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by aleriaaa

I was watching that hoarder show last night and the big talk for the evening was how I cant get rid of all the toys!!! (and everything else) I spent sooooo much money on kids stuff over the last 5 years... its depressing. The kiddies beg for it, I buy, and they love it for a moment or two and then it gets tossed over the shoulder or kicked under the bed. I have been much better at saying no over the last few months. I think the only new toys they've gotten were from a kids meal. So, I keep wanting to have a tag sale or do the ebay thing but it never works out. Hubby asked me what I thought I could make after selling it all, and said he would give me the money to get rid of it! I told him $8500. He quickly said to me..you are not getting new boobs.. he knows me too well...

I watched the same show! Hubby thinks I have a hoarding problem because when I have coupons. . I buy multiples. . why not? He laughed cuz I brought home 6 tubes of toothpaste last week. . Seriously. .they were $10.00 for $10.00 and I had 6 coupons for $1.00 off. . how could I not get them? However, he sure doesn't complain when we are out of something and he just goes to the "supply" cabinet!!

I've been donating toys to the Good Will. . I just don't have time for a sale and I get the tax break that way. .For every new toy, the kids have to donate 2. Books are another thing. . I love that they love them . but with 5 readers. .it can overtake your house.

Hubbies! of course you could get him to see the light. . New boobs for you. . clean house for him. .or vice versa!!

[ontopofmygame]

Rebounder trampolines are great for jumping! I only am doing 10 minutes a day, and must do it first thing, or it gets lost. I have lost about 7 lbs this week on meat and egg whites, with very little cottage cheese and lots of water. I was fortunate to be able to obsess about it this week, which helped my determination. I hope to stay with it as life will become busier. I am 50 and menopausal, so that 7 lbs is a miracle.

[becky123abc]

Anythingwilldo!!! 7 pounds is terrific!!! What a great way to start!!

[aleriaaa]

I just had to run back here and give a huge shout out to whoever invented coconut bark!! This stuff is wonderful!!! I had an "ice cube" before dinner, 2 plain burgers, and I just popped another "ice cube" in. Heavenly... its not registering as a cheat in my brain, so all is good!

(I hope it keeps me up all night!) Anyone see Jennifers Body? Thats on the playlist tonight....

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by Anythingwilldo

Rebounder trampolines are great for jumping! I only am doing 10 minutes a day, and must do it first thing, or it gets lost. I have lost about 7 lbs this week on meat and egg whites, with very little cottage cheese and lots of water. I was fortunate to be able to obsess about it this week, which helped my determination. I hope to stay with it as life will become busier. I am 50 and menopausal, so that 7 lbs is a miracle.

Oh how fun!! I wish I had room in the yard for one! The kids would have to fight me for it! you are doing great! 7 pounds is awesome!!

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by doxielove

I passed my first hurdle - I took my 8 year old son to the movies and didn't eat any popcorn! (I had a chicken breast in my purse - my son thinks I'm so weird!)

You are golden!! So prepared! WTG!!! Im gonna have to bring my crispy ground beef crumbles next time I hit the theatres! Great idea!!!

- you are not alone in your weirdness...

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

Seriously. .they were $10.00 for $10.00 and I had 6 coupons for $1.00 off. . how could I not get them?

SUPER SHOPPER!!! Woohoo!

[aleriaaa]

Have a great night everyone!!!! BB in the AM!

[SquishyPunim413]

Originally Posted by aleriaaa

Have a great night everyone!!!! BB in the AM!

Goodnight

Question- Is it normal to have stomach issues during the first few days/weeks? The past few nights after I've eaten dinner, I felt kind of nautious? (sorry I can't spell!) It eventually goes away but I've noticed it the past few nights...just wondering if this is normal..?