Gracie's Going to Get Healthy! #2 - Page 39

Tylar_Connar · 12-01-2011, 06:35 AM

Yeah, thanks!! If I can just make it past these first couple of days! I know this is hard to get started but once I get going I am ok. I so want to lose this weight and am trying to do it right and stick it out....its only 21 days. And only 20 more. I can do this!!!!

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Originally Posted by Gracie514

It should help with the hunger. Maybe drink some hot tea w/lemon or coffee with a little milk? If you are super hungry - EAT SOMETHING!!! You shouldn't be starving if the hhcg is working. It could be just head hunger too. I will pray for you today Tonia! Hhcg is so hard but so worth the rewards.

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Originally Posted by ceecee08

Good Morning Everyone!!!

278 this morning!!! VWL baby!!

Great job on the DD and the weight loss Gracie!

shari · 12-01-2011, 07:14 AM

Yeah..that's really good...congrats!!

Enjoy your UD!!

Gracie514 · 12-01-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ceecee08

Good Morning Everyone!!!

278 this morning!!! VWL baby!!

Great job on the DD and the weight loss Gracie!

Way to go CeeCee!!! VWL is fantastic

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Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

Yeah, thanks!! If I can just make it past these first couple of days! I know this is hard to get started but once I get going I am ok. I so want to lose this weight and am trying to do it right and stick it out....its only 21 days. And only 20 more. I can do this!!!!

You can do it Tonia!!! Just think by Christmas you can be 20 lbs. less

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Originally Posted by shari

Yeah..that's really good...congrats!!

Enjoy your UD!!

I will thoroughly enjoy my UD!!! YAY! When I wake up on an UD, I'm so excitged that I get to eat

Gracie514 · 12-01-2011, 08:12 AM

Every Other Day Diet

Here is a good article about the every other day diet or simply JUDDD. I have been getting headaches and they recommend tomato juice (potassium) to help balance out electrolytes. He also says this is not a good diet for people with diabetes, hypertension, history of stroke, kidney disease, etc. Everyone doing JUDDD should read.

obraxton · 12-01-2011, 09:04 AM

Okay Ladies! Do your best this month! End 2011 STRONG!

Deb294evr · 12-01-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gracie514

Every Other Day Diet

Here is a good article about the every other day diet or simply JUDDD. I have been getting headaches and they recommend tomato juice (potassium) to help balance out electrolytes. He also says this is not a good diet for people with diabetes, hypertension, history of stroke, kidney disease, etc. Everyone doing JUDDD should read.

YIKES!!!! off to read, thanks!

Deb294evr · 12-01-2011, 10:13 AM

Check out some of those diets listed on the right side of the page.. WOW..so many diets.. so little time...

Gracie514 · 12-01-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Deb294evr

Check out some of those diets listed on the right side of the page.. WOW..so many diets.. so little time...

I know right!!! I'm going to buy some tomato juice for my DDs. I know my headache is most likely from low potassium. I have potassium supplements too. He also recommends a magnesium and calcium supplement on the DDs.

lorettahd · 12-02-2011, 05:33 AM

Morning Gracie, how a good Friday

ceecee08 · 12-02-2011, 06:06 AM

Good Morning Gracie!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!

Gracie514 · 12-02-2011, 06:26 AM

Good morning ladies and TGIF!!!! I haven't been getting much sleep this week because my darling daughter Erin figured out how to get out of her crib. We even have a crib tent that covers it!!! She ripped the mesh and escaped

So she has been sleeping in my bed the last few nights and she does not keep still! I fixed the tent and once she fell asleep last night I put her in her crib. She slept til I had to take the other 2 kiddies to school

I'm thinking about a toddler bed and a gate so she can't get out of her room at night.....

Today is a DD so I didn't weigh after my UD. I think I stayed around 2200 calories but I lost track

My headache got better after I took some potassium. Today I'm going to take potassium, calcium, and magnesium because it's a DD. I read that DDs can cause constipation

so magnesium it is!!! Not sure what I'm going to eat today??? Tonight is family bingo at church so I have to be careful.

Sunday is Gracie's first basketball game EVER!!! DH is her coach so I'm excited and nervous. Praying it's not an epic fail

ceecee08 · 12-02-2011, 06:41 AM

I was laughing at how you baby escaped her crib!! Yall gonna have to watch her.... She is a clever little bugger! LOL Yea when my DD tried to start climbing I changed her bed to a toddler bed (I had the 4 in on bed) and then she got too tall for it (has long legs) and last year we switched it to a big girl bed (full size). She loves it!! Hopefully you can get your little escape artist a good bed and gate to keep her in her room. LOL and DD can not sleep with me... feet always end up in my ribs!

She is rough!

Family BINGO sounds fun! Good luck to DD at her first BBall game. Hopefully they do well.

obraxton · 12-02-2011, 07:11 AM

Sounds like a fun weekend you have coming up!

shari · 12-02-2011, 07:33 AM

Too cute

but tiring, I'm sure. Hope the toddler bed works. How exciting Gracie is now playing bball...I'm sure it'll go well. I've been having more foot cramps, at night right before bed so it's always in the evening. You think it's because of low potassium? Great article..thanks for posting.

Tylar_Connar · 12-02-2011, 07:38 AM

Gracie, I hope you have a good DD! Best of luck to your dd and dh at the basketball game.

HA! I changed Katelann's bed to a toddler bed a couple of months ago. And I got one of those side rail things. She will go and lay in her bed and "writes" until she falls asleep. Her bed is actually in our room. I have had a baby bed in my room for 8 years now..since ds1 was born. He slept in there or was suppost to. Then ds2 came along and took it over. And then dd came along and took it over. She sleeps in it more than any of the 3 does/did. She would rather sleep in her bed. I just have to hold her hand until she falls asleep. Which is usually less than 5 minutes.
We just bought some gates that you open with your foot. Best investment!!

jgw · 12-02-2011, 07:41 AM

I'm with Shari...time for a toddlers bed. I remember those days.
DD for me too. Sipping on a little broth but nothing planned to eat today. I better get something together quick because with no plan I might over eat.
Later

shari · 12-02-2011, 07:53 AM

Hey Jan!! I forgot about chicken broth.... yeah, unless I plan, it's a fail.

Gracie514 · 12-02-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ceecee08

I was laughing at how you baby escaped her crib!! Yall gonna have to watch her.... She is a clever little bugger! LOL Yea when my DD tried to start climbing I changed her bed to a toddler bed (I had the 4 in on bed) and then she got too tall for it (has long legs) and last year we switched it to a big girl bed (full size). She loves it!! Hopefully you can get your little escape artist a good bed and gate to keep her in her room. LOL and DD can not sleep with me... feet always end up in my ribs!

She is rough!

Family BINGO sounds fun! Good luck to DD at her first BBall game. Hopefully they do well.

I have woken up every night this week because I get a HEEL in the EYE!!! OUCH!!!! I think she will really like a princess bed

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Originally Posted by obraxton

Sounds like a fun weekend you have coming up!

Thanks Dessa - any plans for you and Eli???

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Originally Posted by shari

Too cute

but tiring, I'm sure. Hope the toddler bed works. How exciting Gracie is now playing bball...I'm sure it'll go well. I've been having more foot cramps, at night right before bed so it's always in the evening. You think it's because of low potassium? Great article..thanks for posting.

For sure the foot cramps are from low potassium. I took 3 supplements yesterday and felt better. I guess on our DDs we need the extra supplements. I need to buy some V8 juice. Be careful of dehydration too on those DDs - make sure you're getting in your water.

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Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

Gracie, I hope you have a good DD! Best of luck to your dd and dh at the basketball game.

HA! I changed Katelann's bed to a toddler bed a couple of months ago. And I got one of those side rail things. She will go and lay in her bed and "writes" until she falls asleep. Her bed is actually in our room. I have had a baby bed in my room for 8 years now..since ds1 was born. He slept in there or was suppost to. Then ds2 came along and took it over. And then dd came along and to it over. She sleeps in it more than any of the 3 does/did. She would rather sleep in her bed. I just have to hold her hand until she falls asleep. Which is usually less than 5 minutes.

Is Katelann older or younger than Erin? I can't remember

These kids have sucked the little brain I have left right out of my head

That is so cute that you hold her hand til she falls asleep - I love it!!!

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Originally Posted by jgw

I'm with Shari...time for a toddlers bed. I remember those days.
DD for me too. Sipping on a little broth but nothing planned to eat today. I better get something together quick because with no plan I might over eat.
Later

Oh yes, forgot about the broth

I haven't planned anything either - I may run to the store and get some salad fixins and FF hot dogs

Tylar_Connar · 12-02-2011, 08:08 AM

I actually don't remember either she was born April 4.

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Is Katelann older or younger than Erin? I can't remember These kids have sucked the little brain I have left right out of my head That is so cute that you hold her hand til she falls asleep - I love it!!!

Gracie514 · 12-02-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

I actually don't remember either she was born April 4.

Okay, Katelann is exactly one month older! Erin was born on May 4th. So I guess it's time for a toddler bed!

lorettahd · 12-03-2011, 07:11 AM

Morning Gracie

shari · 12-04-2011, 08:01 AM

Hey Gracie, football Sunday!!!

Hope you're having a good weekend.

Gracie514 · 12-05-2011, 06:17 AM

Busy weekend (again)! We had family bingo on Friday night, sports pictures on Saturday morning/afternoon, Santa lunch on Saturday late afternoon, and basketball games yesterday I feel like I have so much to get done for Christmas and no time! This week is even worse! We have basketball games on Thursday and Friday night. Then Saturday we have the football/cheer banquet from 12:30-3:00 and then DH's work Christmas party starting at 6:30 pm. Then Sunday is my niece's 2nd birthday party!!! There will be no rest!

Dietwise I didn't do great this weekend. Friday I stuck to a good DD then Saturday was a definite UD. Yesterday I started good but then ended in a sugar coma Oh well, no weighing today and I will do a good clean DD. Hoping tomorrow's weight isn't too bad!
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Tylar_Connar · 12-05-2011, 06:28 AM

Good morning, Gracie.
Sounds like you had a busy weekend and no rest in sight.
Hope you have a good DD today!

ceecee08 · 12-05-2011, 08:22 AM

Whew!!! what a busy lady you are. Hope you have a good DD today.

shari · 12-05-2011, 10:20 AM

Wow, you are busy!! Hopefully you can have some rest in between all that's going on. You're doing good...at least during the week you can release any pounds gained during the weekend.
I know too right now I just can't do a DD during the weekends..it's too hard with all that's going on. Maybe one day...just do the best you can! Do you have a lot left to do regarding Christmas shopping? That can be stressful alone if not....

Gracie514 · 12-06-2011, 07:06 AM

Yesterday was a DD that turned into a medium day. I ordered Sarris candy from school and ended up eating some later in the evening. My weight this morning was pretty much the same as last Tuesday. I guess that's good but I'm not losing!!! I'm down about 6 lbs from JUDDD and a total of 13-14 since August 1st. At least I'm not gaining, right?

So, what do I do today? It's supposed to be an UD but I didn't do a real DD yeterday. I am going to a lunch for work on Thursday so it has to be an UD. Decisions, decisions........

shari · 12-06-2011, 07:12 AM

Yes, the main thing is that you're not gaining. I know how you feel though, wanting to see some lower numbers on the scale than seen before.

I would love to be in VWL territory...which I haven't had in over a year, anything lower than 158. It's especially difficult with so many holiday activities going on too. I'd make today an UD personally since you know Thursday you're going out for lunch.

Gracie514 · 12-06-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shari

Yes, the main thing is that you're not gaining. I know how you feel though, wanting to see some lower numbers on the scale than seen before.

I would love to be in VWL territory...which I haven't had in over a year, anything lower than 158. It's especially difficult with so many holiday activities going on too. I'd make today an UD personally since you know Thursday you're going out for lunch.

It's so frustrating! Every single day I think about opening my new bottle of hhcg spray

If I can maintain through the holidays and then do a 100% intentional round in January, I would be happy. My weight is just bouncing from 187-190 lbs. for the last couple weeks. I am most comfortable around 180 lbs. If I maintain and then do a round protocol in January I could potentially get in the low 170's

shari · 12-06-2011, 07:20 AM

I know!!!

I wish I was as motivated and focused to do another pure round..I'd easily get to at least the low 150's. I've been bouncing around 167-169 for weeks!! I'm not as tempted as you to do protocol right now, the thought of eating low-fat food just turns me off. I want the results though....

12-02-2011, 06:26 AM	#1151
Gracie514 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10,203 Gallery: Gracie514 Stats: 203.2/190/160 WOE: HCG- highest wt 250 lbs!!! Start Date: 1/4/2013 JUDD	Good morning ladies and TGIF!!!! I haven't been getting much sleep this week because my darling daughter Erin figured out how to get out of her crib. We even have a crib tent that covers it!!! She ripped the mesh and escaped So she has been sleeping in my bed the last few nights and she does not keep still! I fixed the tent and once she fell asleep last night I put her in her crib. She slept til I had to take the other 2 kiddies to school I'm thinking about a toddler bed and a gate so she can't get out of her room at night..... Today is a DD so I didn't weigh after my UD. I think I stayed around 2200 calories but I lost track My headache got better after I took some potassium. Today I'm going to take potassium, calcium, and magnesium because it's a DD. I read that DDs can cause constipation so magnesium it is!!! Not sure what I'm going to eat today??? Tonight is family bingo at church so I have to be careful. Sunday is Gracie's first basketball game EVER!!! DH is her coach so I'm excited and nervous. Praying it's not an epic fail __________________ Goal for 2013 - 160 lbs. (43.2 lbs) - 33.2 to go!!! FIRST GOAL - 193.2 Met 2/17/13 SECOND GOAL - 183.2 THIRD GOAL - 173.2 FOURTH GOAL - 163.2 FINAL GOAL - 160 LBS !!!!!!

12-02-2011, 06:41 AM	#1152
ceecee08 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 5,018 Gallery: ceecee08 Stats: 292.6/284.7/170 5'9 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 1/4/2013	I was laughing at how you baby escaped her crib!! Yall gonna have to watch her.... She is a clever little bugger! LOL Yea when my DD tried to start climbing I changed her bed to a toddler bed (I had the 4 in on bed) and then she got too tall for it (has long legs) and last year we switched it to a big girl bed (full size). She loves it!! Hopefully you can get your little escape artist a good bed and gate to keep her in her room. LOL and DD can not sleep with me... feet always end up in my ribs! She is rough! Family BINGO sounds fun! Good luck to DD at her first BBall game. Hopefully they do well. __________________ Cassidy My Journal Goals 1-Mar Down 20 lbs 20-Mar Down 30lbs -NYC TRIP 3-Apr Down 40lbs!!! 17-Apr Down 50lbs!

12-02-2011, 07:38 AM	#1155
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,471 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: -1.5/20 VLCD4 WOE: HCG Start Date: November 30, 2011	Gracie, I hope you have a good DD! Best of luck to your dd and dh at the basketball game. HA! I changed Katelann's bed to a toddler bed a couple of months ago. And I got one of those side rail things. She will go and lay in her bed and "writes" until she falls asleep. Her bed is actually in our room. I have had a baby bed in my room for 8 years now..since ds1 was born. He slept in there or was suppost to. Then ds2 came along and took it over. And then dd came along and took it over. She sleeps in it more than any of the 3 does/did. She would rather sleep in her bed. I just have to hold her hand until she falls asleep. Which is usually less than 5 minutes. We just bought some gates that you open with your foot. Best investment!! __________________ HCG Journal -1.5/20 12/03/2011 Last edited by Tylar_Connar; 12-02-2011 at 08:06 AM..

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12-01-2011, 07:14 AM	#1142
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Yeah..that's really good...congrats!! Enjoy your UD!!

12-01-2011, 08:12 AM	#1144
Gracie514 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10,203 Gallery: Gracie514 Stats: 203.2/190/160 WOE: HCG- highest wt 250 lbs!!! Start Date: 1/4/2013 JUDD	Every Other Day Diet Here is a good article about the every other day diet or simply JUDDD. I have been getting headaches and they recommend tomato juice (potassium) to help balance out electrolytes. He also says this is not a good diet for people with diabetes, hypertension, history of stroke, kidney disease, etc. Everyone doing JUDDD should read.

12-01-2011, 09:04 AM	#1145
obraxton Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina gal livin in South Jersey Posts: 3,485 Gallery: obraxton Stats: 260/189/142 WOE: bariatric sleeve/high protein-low sugar Start Date: WLS/Sleeve/5-9-11	Okay Ladies! Do your best this month! End 2011 STRONG!

12-01-2011, 10:13 AM	#1147
Deb294evr Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 9,098 Gallery: Deb294evr Stats: 282/??? /150 WOE: Low Carb/Jillian's workouts Start Date: Jan 2013	Check out some of those diets listed on the right side of the page.. WOW..so many diets.. so little time...

12-02-2011, 05:33 AM	#1149
lorettahd Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 6,999 Gallery: lorettahd Stats: 218/176/145 WOE: HCG Start Date: September 25, 2008 HCG 11/28/2009 P2R1 -17	Morning Gracie, how a good Friday

12-02-2011, 06:06 AM	#1150
ceecee08 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 5,018 Gallery: ceecee08 Stats: 292.6/284.7/170 5'9 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 1/4/2013	Good Morning Gracie!! HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!

12-02-2011, 07:11 AM	#1153
obraxton Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina gal livin in South Jersey Posts: 3,485 Gallery: obraxton Stats: 260/189/142 WOE: bariatric sleeve/high protein-low sugar Start Date: WLS/Sleeve/5-9-11	Sounds like a fun weekend you have coming up!

12-02-2011, 07:33 AM	#1154
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Too cute but tiring, I'm sure. Hope the toddler bed works. How exciting Gracie is now playing bball...I'm sure it'll go well. I've been having more foot cramps, at night right before bed so it's always in the evening. You think it's because of low potassium? Great article..thanks for posting.

12-02-2011, 07:41 AM	#1156
jgw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Magnolia State Posts: 5,307 Gallery: jgw Stats: SW229 CW185 GW150 WOE: Low carb Start Date: Everyday!	I'm with Shari...time for a toddlers bed. I remember those days. DD for me too. Sipping on a little broth but nothing planned to eat today. I better get something together quick because with no plan I might over eat. Later

12-02-2011, 07:53 AM	#1157
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Hey Jan!! I forgot about chicken broth.... yeah, unless I plan, it's a fail.

12-03-2011, 07:11 AM	#1161
lorettahd Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 6,999 Gallery: lorettahd Stats: 218/176/145 WOE: HCG Start Date: September 25, 2008 HCG 11/28/2009 P2R1 -17	Morning Gracie

12-04-2011, 08:01 AM	#1162
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Hey Gracie, football Sunday!!! Hope you're having a good weekend.

12-05-2011, 06:17 AM	#1163
Gracie514 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10,203 Gallery: Gracie514 Stats: 203.2/190/160 WOE: HCG- highest wt 250 lbs!!! Start Date: 1/4/2013 JUDD	Busy weekend (again)! We had family bingo on Friday night, sports pictures on Saturday morning/afternoon, Santa lunch on Saturday late afternoon, and basketball games yesterday I feel like I have so much to get done for Christmas and no time! This week is even worse! We have basketball games on Thursday and Friday night. Then Saturday we have the football/cheer banquet from 12:30-3:00 and then DH's work Christmas party starting at 6:30 pm. Then Sunday is my niece's 2nd birthday party!!! There will be no rest! Dietwise I didn't do great this weekend. Friday I stuck to a good DD then Saturday was a definite UD. Yesterday I started good but then ended in a sugar coma Oh well, no weighing today and I will do a good clean DD. Hoping tomorrow's weight isn't too bad! __________________

12-05-2011, 06:28 AM	#1164
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,471 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: -1.5/20 VLCD4 WOE: HCG Start Date: November 30, 2011	Good morning, Gracie. Sounds like you had a busy weekend and no rest in sight. Hope you have a good DD today!

12-05-2011, 08:22 AM	#1165
ceecee08 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 5,018 Gallery: ceecee08 Stats: 292.6/284.7/170 5'9 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 1/4/2013	Whew!!! what a busy lady you are. Hope you have a good DD today.

12-05-2011, 10:20 AM	#1166
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Wow, you are busy!! Hopefully you can have some rest in between all that's going on. You're doing good...at least during the week you can release any pounds gained during the weekend. I know too right now I just can't do a DD during the weekends..it's too hard with all that's going on. Maybe one day...just do the best you can! Do you have a lot left to do regarding Christmas shopping? That can be stressful alone if not....

12-06-2011, 07:06 AM	#1167
Gracie514 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10,203 Gallery: Gracie514 Stats: 203.2/190/160 WOE: HCG- highest wt 250 lbs!!! Start Date: 1/4/2013 JUDD	Yesterday was a DD that turned into a medium day. I ordered Sarris candy from school and ended up eating some later in the evening. My weight this morning was pretty much the same as last Tuesday. I guess that's good but I'm not losing!!! I'm down about 6 lbs from JUDDD and a total of 13-14 since August 1st. At least I'm not gaining, right? So, what do I do today? It's supposed to be an UD but I didn't do a real DD yeterday. I am going to a lunch for work on Thursday so it has to be an UD. Decisions, decisions........

12-06-2011, 07:12 AM	#1168
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Yes, the main thing is that you're not gaining. I know how you feel though, wanting to see some lower numbers on the scale than seen before. I would love to be in VWL territory...which I haven't had in over a year, anything lower than 158. It's especially difficult with so many holiday activities going on too. I'd make today an UD personally since you know Thursday you're going out for lunch.

12-06-2011, 07:20 AM	#1170
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	I know!!! I wish I was as motivated and focused to do another pure round..I'd easily get to at least the low 150's. I've been bouncing around 167-169 for weeks!! I'm not as tempted as you to do protocol right now, the thought of eating low-fat food just turns me off. I want the results though....