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cysthinwithin
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Posted: 25 November 2006 11:27 pm |
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| You kind of get caught up in your life and forget about this forum. I am on my 3rd cycle sort of. The second cycle I quit half way through as I cheated and didn't get back on track. I go on then I go off. That's how it's been but I am still losing weight. I have lost 11.4 lbs since starting this diet on oct. 21, 2006. I am losing at a good rate without being so strict. The days I cheat of course- I gain a little and then maintain but then I start back on the fl4i and I drop that and a few more pounds. After a while it does get kind of boring but I think going back and forth is working well for me. I have 22 lbs to go from my original 46lbs.
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doublet
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Posted: 27 November 2006 11:15 pm |
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Help please! I need a little support. I need an attitude adjustment at the moment. Not as bad as yesterday, but still feeling a little tired of dieting in general. I started my 4th cycle yesterday but didn't really. Not feeling very inspired at the moment. Sick of dieting. I haven't lost much weight and that isn't helping me feel like carrying on.
Any support gratefully received at this stage!
Teresa
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laladias
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Posted: 27 November 2006 11:28 pm |
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Don't give up Teresa... I could see from your earlier posts,you've got great results on your 2 first cycles. Try to look back and see why it worked so well... try the first cycle menu again... I don't know... try to put stickers with encouragement words around your working table... place a picture of you that you like, do something hehe.. but don't give up!Dieting is a real pain in the #%@&!, but it requires HARD WORK and patience. I also decided that the scale is not my best friend, so I'm trying to avoid it and only weight myself in the middle of the cycle and by the end of it.
I'm also a bit stuck at the moment. On the 7th. day os 2nd. cycle.And not really following the plan 100% but still eating the food allowed and of course, I cheat eating a chocolate here and then but trying really hard to compensate it in the next meal.
Probably this is not ideal... but at the moment, it is working for me. Sorry I'm not so good at words and giving advices... but try to stick to the diet and look beyond the weight loss...
I know you will succeed.
A cheerful hug... Camila
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doublet
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Posted: 28 November 2006 12:05 am |
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| Thank you Camila! On my fruit day today. I actually quite like the fruit day. The bit I find the most challenging is eating differently from the rest of the family. Perserverance.... I will get there! Your words and hug helps!
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ufkitty79
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Posted: 28 November 2006 06:23 am |
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Hi everyone!
I just joined today...and tomorrow is my Day 1 of the diet. I have been reading your posts and hope that this forum will help me get through this...
The main thing I'm worrying about is the weekends, which I usually spend with my boyfriend who is not on the diet...so that will be hard.
But I went to the store tonight and bought all the foods I needed. So...here goes! I'll keep you guys posted.
I weighed myself yesterday... 169 lbs. My goal is to lose 19 pounds and get back to my happy weight of 150. I am 6ft.
Thanks and look forward to getting to know some of you :-)
Ufkitty79
Last edited on 28 November 2006 08:06 am by ufkitty79
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ufkitty79
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Posted: 28 November 2006 06:25 am |
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Why are you excited about cup of tea? I thought we were allowed to have that?
Am i wrong? Just wondering... I am new.
Thanks!
ufkitty79
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doublet
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Posted: 28 November 2006 11:55 am |
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tea is ok, it is the milk and sugar I have with it that is the problem! :-)
Read somewhere that the sugar stops ketosis... not sure if I want to mix and match my diets as yet. Tea is the ONLY place I have sugar, and I won't have my tea without sugar, so I haven't yet decided if I am going to let that one go. Did for the first cycle, but missed it too much.
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Nir
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Posted: 28 November 2006 03:39 pm |
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You could have artificial sweetner in your tea.
In any case, I don't believe IPD is sufficiently low-carb to actually induce Ketosis (fruit, nuts, cottage cheese) - or have you managed to customise IPD into something else? (just curious)
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doublet
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Posted: 29 November 2006 12:53 am |
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It actually occurred to me recently to think about artificial sweetener - I don't like the stuff, hate chemicals, and a naturopath told me years ago that it was dicking about with my liver. Might have a look and see what else is available - Splenda may be an option. My husband actually reacts to the phenyl....stuff.
As for ketosis - I was looking at a high protein low carb diet, and they don't actually say to cut out carbs completely, but they still talk about ketosis (in the first 14 days have much fish ham bacon steak chook eggs seafood but only enough vegies to fit into the 18-25g per day - for my bracket of 20-40kg to lose) - thats 1oz (ish) for 44-88lb for you imperial measurers out there. Not a lot really! So I guess, yeah, they are cutting down the carbs big time.
I'll stick with IPD for now...! Things are feeling better today anyway.
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sillylili
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Posted: 29 November 2006 01:00 am |
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| Hi just thought I'd comment on the artificial sweetner thing. As a matter of fact Splenda is not a great choice either. It is not made from sugar like it claims to be. Go on-line to read about it and you'll see. The best way to go is Stevia. It is natural and safe. A little expensive but worth it.
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 4 December 2006 05:05 am |
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Hi, I am very encouraged by all of you. I have been reading this Board for 5 days and started the diet 4 days ago...so far so good. I am drinking the water and walking the walk. I have learned so much from all of you, and have spent so much time here that I feel I know you...
I started at 160 pounds and will not weigh myself until the morning of day 12...another thing you guys taught me.
I wonder what happened to Jayelle, Kit, Lucebianca? I am waaaaaaaay impressed with the "newbies" (who are oldtimers now...)
Anyway, keep posting!! It helps SO much.
XOXO
Patti
Last edited on 4 December 2006 05:30 pm by oOAngelOo
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 4 December 2006 07:11 am |
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Woops! First time making a ticker...sorry.
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Dobie
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Posted: 4 December 2006 10:06 pm |
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Welcome, Patti! I congratulations on taking this on during the holidays! I am doing well myself right now mainly because of financial incentive. I recommend you guys start this at work or around your circle of friends.
Tell everyone that they have to lose 10 lbs in 30 days or whatever you feel is reasonable. If they fail to meet the goal, they have to put $50 (or what you choose is painful but doable) into the "pot". Those that meet their goal get to split the pot.
We have a digital scale here at work and are on our second round. The first had 11 people and 5 of us split $300. This time we have 16 people and our goal is 10% of body weight by December 29th (started november 6th).
I have a fear of losing and don't want to part with my $ so it is really good motivation to say no to the Christmas goodies. I can have them, but it will cost me in more ways than weight!
As a result, I will weigh 11 pounds lighter after the holidays than I did goign into them! That is so unfathomable to me and yet it is as exciting as the idea of not losing $50...not to mention the chance to with a good chunk of change! I was told today that few if any are on track so I am hopeful!
I love this diet!!
Dobie
207lbs as of this morning with 7 to go (actually, 3 to go, but I want to have a buffer for Christmas to gain a bit back!  )
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Dobie
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Posted: 4 December 2006 10:22 pm |
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I wonder what happened to Jayelle, Kit, Lucebianca? I am waaaaaaaay impressed with the "newbies" (who are oldtimers now...)
I am not sure. As time goes on, either this board is busy and people can't keep up or they fall away due to being busy, away from the diet, or this board being too slow.
I try to check in every week. I dropped Jayelle a line and I hope she will come back for an update, but over all she seems to be doing alright.
Good luck to you and keep going with this. It is a way of eating now for my wife and I with us fluctuating from more strict to less so over time but keeping on striving. In fact, I am either 17 or 27 away now (depending on how I feel 190 will look on me). It's hard to believe since I started 50 lbs and 16 months ago. Feels good to be in the final third of my journey!
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sillylili
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Posted: 4 December 2006 10:53 pm |
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Welcome! I am on my 2nd cycle day 6 and it is going well. I haven't yet put myself out there for others to welcome me but I already feel like part of the gang. On my 1st cycle I lost 10lbs. Hopefully I can lose another 10 or at least close to it. I was wondering has anyone heard of the other diet by these same people called forgetcalories? I tried looking into it but I don't know if this is the same concept or different. Anyways I just want to say hi to Dobie,Jayelle,ooangeloo,doublet, and everyone else! Let's try to keep this forum alive!!! 
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doublet
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Posted: 4 December 2006 11:00 pm |
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It is great to hear from you Patti! Congratulations and good luck with it.
I am having a little hiatus at the moment, a bit hard with xmas lurking and being informed that I am psychologically hanging on to the weight anyway! But I will be doing something about that this week anyway. I am determined to lose this weight this time, and will not stop until I do.
I have been experiementing these past two weeks with using the diet principles but combining it with having dinners with my family and other things and seeing what happens. Random results and the decision is to make sure exercise features in my life more heavily. Just got to start doing that!
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 4 December 2006 11:02 pm |
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Thank you for writing back, Dobie. It is a little slow around here now, I was thinking, "Great, as soon as I join, it slows down" but of course I know that it goes in fits and starts...
I am just soooo tired of looking at the stranger in the mirror. I was always thin and then after the kids, after 40, after the cigarettes ended...little by little I suddenly turned into someone I am always surprised to see.
So. It took what it took to get me here and now I am in a true mind set about getting rid of this extra baggage. It seemed there for awhile towards the end that the only desire I had left was the desire to eat. No good.
Now I want my life back, and I'll do whatever I have to. So far so good. I am DYING to get on the scale, but will really hold off until the morning of day 12, I don't want to be a slave to the scale. Iam also going to take Barry's advice about the cheat days...easy does it, water, walking...stay with the program, just throw a little fun in.
Think I've got it...let's see how I do!
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doublet
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Posted: 4 December 2006 11:16 pm |
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sorry about blasting the board.... you lot might relate better to this one:
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 4 December 2006 11:21 pm |
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WOW! Doublet!! That is so encouraging! AND you got the ticker to work! I hadn't checked the board before I posted the last little forlorn message...so nice to hear from you guys, and thank you for the warm welcome!
My cheat days actually will fall ON Christmas day, as luck would have it! I really just jumped into this after reading about 100 of your guys posts...Really, what a great feeling to this community.
We can do this!
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doublet
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Posted: 5 December 2006 12:02 am |
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good luck Patti!
You are right, we CAN do this... I am thinking to myself, what is more important to me, being glum and hard on myself or being at my goal weight and healthy. No brainer there, so I am getting back on track as of now.
Nice to hear from you too Dobie.
good luck all, I suspect it is close to your bed time over there! My day is just starting here in the antipodes!
cheers
Teresa
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Dobie
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Posted: 5 December 2006 07:08 pm |
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So is it just the three of us for this season or are more of you lurking?
Come tell us how it is going!
Patti, you can do it. Honestly, it seems like a long road, but it is a fun one. Once you get your clothes fitting a little looser, the momentum seems to build. the only problem is to realize food is energy and to keep yourself going. I said it before, but remember, that nothing tastes as good and feeling thin!
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sillylili
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Posted: 5 December 2006 08:29 pm |
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| Hi! Yes I am also doing this. So far I have been doing ok. I hope the rest of us stick around and share our experience as time passes by. I am on my 7th day and I will keep you guys posted how much I weigh by Sun. morning. Question: Has anybody had the National Hebrew hotdogs on this diet? I mean the 1/4 pounder one. I love this hot dog with my eggs when it calls for eggs and chicken. I was wondering because it has about 325 cal each. Is this ok?
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 5 December 2006 10:51 pm |
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I was feeling REALLY fat last night...day 6 today and feel better. I was headachey, grouchy, mad at myself for letting it go so long...I am so motivated now...think I'm having a late mid-life crisis. Today was good though, had deep fried turkey(only one little piece of the skin...I mean come ON) it was delicious. The rest is kind of fruit with more protein later.
It helps so much to read you guys...you are the reason I jumped in to this pool!
Only six more days to go to weigh in...I'm scared, SOO don't want to be disappointed (WE ARE SUCH BABIES!!!)
XOXO
Patti
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sillylili
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Posted: 6 December 2006 04:07 am |
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Hey Pattie hang in there! Can you believe I am 22lbs lighter since October and i still feel fat? Sometimes I look in the mirror and I see this fat girl looking at me and I'm like," Did I gain weight? All this effort and nothing?" But you know what our head is playing games on us to just quit and have that bowl of freakin ice cream. That's when we have to suck it in and believe in ourselves. What I try to do is not see my family or friends for at least 10 days to see if they notice the diffrence, and they could see it but for some reason we don't. Anyhow, I feel your pain. My goal to lose weight is because God-willing we will travel in mid Jan. to Europe and Algeria (my husbands from there) and I will be meeting his family for the first time and I sure don't want to be FAT! They are all tall and thin. I don't want to be short and fat! Is 5'4 1/2 short? Anyways, We also want to start a family and I don't want to be overweight. That is my motivation. Diabetes runs in dads family and so does cancer of all kinds. Almost everyone in his family has cancer or has died from it. So that is scary. Well I have rambled on sorry. If you need support I will be here for you!! Lily.
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 6 December 2006 06:29 am |
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Hey Lily, Thank you so much...it really just feels good to have someone know what you mean. I realize now that I was stuffing my feelings with food...now no food/have to feel the feelings...REAL bummer. But at least I know what it is now. I feel better today, like I said, but it's amazing how I can use food like an addict would use whatever...So if I have to feel these feelings for whatever reason, I'll feel them and not listen to the hideous little voice that tells me what I really need is another chocolate freaking milkshake.
Have had all my food for the day. Feel great that I didn't cheat. Didn't drink as much water 'cause I had a long drive to do and didn't walk either...know that's vital, so tomorrow I will walk an hour and get back up to speed with my water.
I feel a little thinner...skirt's a TEENSY bit loose...could it be?? Stomach might actually be an EENSY bit flatter... WILL NOT WEIGH MYSELF YET.
Congratulations to everyone on their success!
XOXO
Patti
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doublet
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Posted: 7 December 2006 07:22 am |
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hi Patti,
From experience I have learnt that having all the water is absolutely CRUCIAL! When I don't have it, I don't have as good weight loss.
Also, good on you for realising that weight issues is almost always around emotions - stuffing them down with food as you say. Please make sure that since you are not stuffing the emotions down with food at the moment, that you have some support somewhere, close to you physically if possible, that you can rely on when the emotions come up!
I think I may have finally dealt with the emotional stuff today - went to see someone expressly for the purpose of finding out what it is that has been preventing me losing the weight I want to lose. Time will tell how much of a difference it made.
Teresa
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 7 December 2006 04:59 pm |
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Hi Teresa,
I DO have great support through this, a VERY good friend who is way experienced with these kind of issues. She helped me through that little crisis the other night. Thing is, I've been trying to stuff these feelings for YEARS and obviously they haven't just gone away. So now, well, I HAVE to feel them, and believe me I AM. Had another little crying jag/pity party last evening...I walked through the other side of it okay, and I didn't die, and I stopped crying. I've always felt that if I start crying I won't be able to stop, but you do, and I felt much better afterwards(imagine that! lol).
What do you do when you have to drive for an hour or so? I don't know about you, but all this water goes RIGHT through me, if you know what I mean. So truly, I'm at the john every ten minutes. Can't do that on the road...I pretty much made it up when I got home though, well for the most part. Haven't walked for two days either...NEED to carve out time. Guess I could be doing that NOW instead of writing this missive...Oh well. I'm prepared for not losing as much as 10 lbs. I have been strict with the food plan (as far as I understand it...) but a TAD lax on the water and WAAAAAY lax on the walking...so I guess I will pay the price. But I will try better NOW and hopefully catch it up a bit.
Today is day 8! All veggies and salad today...actually looking forward to it!
Well, off to the gym, I guess.
Take Care,
Patti
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PrincessYes
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Posted: 7 December 2006 11:22 pm |
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Hello, All! Today is my first day on FL4I. So far, so good. Haven't been hungry, been drinking lots of water, which you have to do in the desert anyway, and I've been paying closer attention to how long my meals last, not allowing myself to get "stuffed." My best friend is the only one who knows how much I weigh, but I can tell you that I want to lose about 35 pounds. I know I'm not supposed to weigh more than once a week on this diet, but I know that I'll be curious and want to weigh every day. I've made a pact with myself to wait until Monday!
I read this thread almost entirely yesterday, and downloaded the diet last night when i got home from work. I feel optimistic about it, and I'm so grateful to have a forum to join! I know I'm not alone in saying that I appreciate support! I wish you all continued success and look forward to your wise words as i go along! Please feel free to resource me as well!
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rubygirl
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Posted: 8 December 2006 12:30 am |
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Hi everyone. I have been reading through all these posts for a couple of weeks now while I have been trying FL4I. Well done to all of you for the pounds lost. This forum is a great place to connect. This is an a very unusual plan and its nice to see how everyone else is doing.
I have done 2 cycles now over a month and a half, and lost a net total of 10lbs. My short term goal is 20lbs. I am going on a cruise in Jan and want to lose 20lbs by then. I have started cycle 3 today. This is by far the easiest plan to follow that I have ever tried, and certainly the easiest to stick to.
Hopefully, this forum will rebuild some of the momentum like before.
Happy eating!
ruby
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 8 December 2006 12:52 am |
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Just tried to write and add a picture but I guess it got messed up and nothing came up...Oh well....Just was saying hey and welcome to the new (er) guys...Welcome aboard...Congrats on the 10 pounds!!! Good for you! I weigh in next Monday morning and I'm on pins and needles...but we'll see.
Take care,
Patti
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sillylili
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Posted: 9 December 2006 04:19 am |
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| Hey everyone! Just thought I'd stop by and check in. Yesterday was day 9 for me and it went well. I love day 9 because I get to have Costco's frozen yougurt. I LOVE IT!! But guess what? I couldn't finish the whole thing! I was in shock! I felt satified in a way that I never felt before. It's like theer is this little skinny Lily saying: Ok stop. Your fine at this limit. This is something that I am sure everyone has experienced on this diet. Also when i serve myself I am actually saying to myself "No this is too much, put some back" I actually feel like I succeeded my portion control. Also I would like to add to what Patti said about how she has been feeling about herself and all the emotions. Last year I read Dr. Phils weight loss book( I forgot what it's called) Anyways, he says that there is something that has happened to us in our lives that has triggered the emotional eating. Our job is to find out what it is. This might not be significant to others or maybe some of you already know this. I actually knew what my probelm was but I never confronted it. That problem was my mother. Ever since I was little she bugged me about my weight. And honestly not to toot my own horn but I wasn't fat. She embedded that in my head and forbade to eat alot of things. So I used to always sneak food or buy the sweet stuff at the ice cream truck. Even as an adult she continued. So out of so called revenge I ate whatever I wanted just to prove to her that I could defy her. So of course I was hurting myself. As a kid though I have always been active and liked to exercised so exercise has always been a part of my life. To be continued.......................
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sillylili
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Posted: 9 December 2006 04:26 am |
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| Sorry this is sooo long. To make this long story short, my point is that I faced my mother and told her about how she made me feel and that she was wrong in doing what she did. We both cried and she said she was sorry but the damage was done. I thank God I grew up with a high self esteem and didn't care about what anyone thought about me. So in a way some postive reation happened here. Anyways think about why you are an emotional eater and deal with that someone or something. We can do anything if we put our mind to it. That's enough storytelling, I could go on on and on! I will check in on Sun to let you guys know where I stand. Peace!
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doublet
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Posted: 9 December 2006 05:56 am |
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Amen to that Lily - you are lucky that you could sit down with your mother and talk about it. My mother wouldn't be able to accept any responsibility for the hangups she has given me, and would just be a martyr around it. And yes, I know, I need to do some forgiveness stuff around her, might do it today if my sick 2yo lets me.
Lovely to hear from some new members! I have been a little off the rails with the diet, but that is as I am trying to incorporate it more into the xmas lifestyle without going nuts. I have also needed a break due to emotional stuff (viz mum) and the stress of life of late. However, I have been fairly conscious with it, and have noticed that white bread at lunchtime puts me to sleep in the afternoon! which is a breakthrough for me. I just now need to test if it is the white bread, or bread in general. Having peanuts and cashews for lunch at the moment. I prefer them raw and unsalted, easier to eat without the salt and fat.
By the way, the Dr Phil book is....The Ultimate Weight Solution, and I found some useful stuff in it, things like eating slowly, sitting down whilst eating, focussing on the food when eating (can't remember the other stuff)
Having a tough day as bub is sick and very ratty. Can't please her at the moment.
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 9 December 2006 06:53 am |
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God bless our poor mothers...I doubt they had ANY idea the impact they would have on our poor fragile psyches! I have layers and layers of emotion wrought issues, and each one that gets pulled away reveals another just under the surface that needs to be dealt with. An onion. Oh brother.
How come I don't get to have frozen youghurt on my 9th day??!! LOL. Today is my day 9 as well, but I had lovely beans, succulent tuna, and salubrious sausage. Oh yummy. Oh! But I did get oatmeal which was actually kind of wonderful. I replaced the prunes with a few raisins, hope that doesn't screw up the works.
For the most part, I don't feel deprived or hungry. I am an emotional wreck teetering on the edge of sanity sometimes, but I've managed to walk though it, and well...I'm okay.
The one thing I am having trouble with is the feeling of satisfaction after eating these small meals. I FEEL like I am cheating even though I'm not and I am wondering if I'm really losing anything or just eating 4 nutty little meals just because I'm crazy enough to spend 39 dollars for someone to tell me what to eat, and not losing at all. We'll see. I weigh on Monday morning.
It's comforting to know I'm not alone in all these feelings I'm having behind the food.
I was/am hiding behind my safe little(!) layer of fat. From everything. From life. From me.
No more.
Talk to you soon.
XOXO
Patti
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rubygirl
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Posted: 9 December 2006 05:31 pm |
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Hi everyone.
Its cold and snowy here in Ottawa, but the diet is going well. I had lost 10 lbs during my first 2 cycle, but it turns out I regained 2 during my break (of about a week). However, since restarting on Thurs, I have lost those 2 lbs again, so am quite happy. Downward movement on the scale is sooo rewarding, and for me inspires me to keep going. I can totally relate to Lilly's yogurt experience - this is the first time in my life that I have control over food. I haven't eaten a french fry or potato chip in over a month and a half. This is unheard of in my lifetime. This control is dependent on eating my 4 meals spaced out over about 3 hours during the day. I cannot go much longer than that, otherwise I can feel the cravings start up. I make a lot of substitutions, mostly only in my protein choices. My lifesaver is turkey pepperoni. Its low fat, and handy for when I need a quick fix.
Wishing you all a happy and diet-friendly Saturday...
ruby
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PrincessYes
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Posted: 9 December 2006 05:50 pm |
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Good Morning, All! I just got back from a 45-minute walk in the cold fresh air, and I feel good! Yesterday was day 2, and I thought I would have more cravings, since the plan called for a deli meat sandwich and nothing but fresh fruit for the rest of the day. It turned out to be no trouble at all! I'm not into fruit that much, since i prefer savory over sweet, but I didn't feel deprived or ravenously hungry at all. I was so tempted to get on the scale, though, both yesterday and today. Managed to skip it, though; trying to stick with the deal I made with myself to wait until Monday to take a peek!
Again, Lovies, thanks for sharing all of your personal goings-on with this diet. Dieting can take such an emotional toll on you, and it's nice to have this sounding board. Continued success to us all! *clink* (lemon water)
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PrincessYes
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Posted: 9 December 2006 05:55 pm |
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ps-I managed to make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and hot cocoa with the kids last night, and didn't even nibble! The smells were incredible, but i didn't feel tempted. Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels, as they say! Am I crazy for being on a diet this time of year or what?
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 10 December 2006 01:32 am |
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Thanks for the cookie input. I have to make batches next week to take to my hairdesser's...the kids etc...I think I'll be okay...nice to know that you got through it unscathed.
I feel really good today. Food is not my main focus. THAT in itself feels great. Had a little flip out again last night...Guess it will be over soon...My kids are looking at me sideways. They are staying kind of out of my way...prettty funny. Teenagers...they don't have the monopoly on mood-swings...HA HA HA.
Talk to you later.
XOXO
Patti
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PrincessYes
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Posted: 10 December 2006 08:15 pm |
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Good Morning! Patti, i understand about the moodswings, believe me! Especially when you're on an eating plan. It'll pass, really! When I find that I'm dying for something sweet, I find that diet rootbeer or diet cream soda does the trick! My cravings tend to run toward the mashed-potato-and-gravy variety, though, so that's a pain. I made muffins this morning for The Family, though, and nibbled my ham slices and boiled egg while I was working on them. When the muffins were done, I was already full, so I wasn't even tempted.
Last night, Christmas shopping with My Husband, he got so hungry so he stopped and ate breadsticks and marinara sauce. I sipped my diet coke and enjoyed the conversation instead of wrestling him to the ground and savagely wrestling the breadstick from his hand.  I thought about it, listened to my body, and realized I truly wasn't hungry.
I did break my deal with myself, though, and I jumped on the scale before dressing for my walk. Boy, am I glad I did! I've lost 4.5 lbs since Thursday! If I needed convincing that I was doing the right thing, there it is. I'm going to a concert on the 13th of January, and I'm hoping that I'll be at least 20 lbs lighter. *fingers crossed* It's so discouraging, trying to pack into a wiggle skirt when you have no business wiggling at all. hee hee hee.
Have a perfect Sunday, all! I'm having people over for the Dallas/New Orleans game. GO COWBOYS! If I can get through the game without drinking beer and eating chips and salsa, I'm pretty sure I can get through anything! Big kisses, and keep up the good work! You can do it!
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 10 December 2006 10:00 pm |
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Princess, Yes! So funny...I know you'll be able to get throught the game. Today was good so far, I sustituted a bison burger(no bread) for the bacon slices and had a banana milk shake that was actually too sweet! I can't believe it...I put in my regular sweetner (agave nectar...can't do the artificial thing) and boy, I couldn't finish it at all...guess next time I'll do it with only the vanilla like they say (duh).
My clothes are fitting better , I feel as if I've lost...tomorrow is the moment of truth! My first weigh in in twelve days!!! I am on the edge of my  ...I can't believe I haven't gotten on a scale in all these days.
I will be happy for whatever's come off, I prepare for disappointment so I'll be over-joyed if it's more that 5 pounds...My cheat days start tomorrow...I am going to be super careful. Depending on how much I've lost, I'm going to go REAL easy. 
Thanks everybody, for being so great...I am committed to this.
XOXO
Patti
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 11 December 2006 07:25 pm |
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Well, today was the big day. I lost a whopping 5 pounds...whoop de doo. But, steady as she goes...At least some came off, so I reallly can't complain about the lack of bells and whistles.
Don't know if I'll do much of a cheat on these three days...keeping up the water and going out now for a brisk walk.
What I HAVEN'T done is enough walking and full speed on the water because of all the driving I had to do last week.
So, I guess 2 and a half pounds every five days isn't something to sneeze at.
Oh well.
Talk to you later.
Patti
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sillylili
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Posted: 11 December 2006 10:23 pm |
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| Hi everyone! Sorry I didn't post my results like I said I would. Well I lost 7lbs! I am very happy and I also lost inches! YEAh!! So now I am at 218. Yesterday on my cheat day I started off with lowfat-milk,a banana, and 3 chocolate cookies. I actually held the bag in my hand but had portion control. For my 2nd meal I had Menudo(I am mexican!) Which is soup with hominy and beef (I forgot what it's called but it's the stomach part) with a roll. It was great. For my 3rd meal I had a pear and some popcorn. And for my last meal I had a turkey dinner. Since we didn't have a Thanksgiving dinner I prepared the meal like my whole family was coming over! It was only 4 of us! HA! Anyways I nibbled while I cooked since I had to taste the food, so by the time I sat down to eat I couldn't eat much and then I actually felt nauseas! Yuck! I looked at my plate in disgust and put my plate away! A little bit after we made Chocolate Abuelita(which is the mexican hot chocolate) And had a piece of cheesecake. Wasn't that great either. So today I am going to try to clean my intestine of all this stuff with fiber and exercise and water. Hope you guys are doing great! Bye!!! Last edited on 11 December 2006 10:24 pm by sillylili
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oOAngelOo
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Posted: 11 December 2006 10:55 pm |
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Yum Lily! Can I come to YOUR house?
CONGRATS on the 7 POUNDS!!!! YAY!
So far today, my first cheat day, I had a bison burger (no bun) lots of water, two slices of pizza...lot's of water, and I plan on having some fruit later and a green salad for my fourth meal.
Well, I forgot to put up my ticker earlier...so here it is in all it's glory.
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PrincessYes
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Posted: 11 December 2006 11:34 pm |
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Good Day! Had beer during the depressing Cowboys/Saints game and nibbled snacks. Gained back 1/2 pound. Dang it! And my husband, Bless His Heart, is an enabler. Oh well! My own fault. Not beating myself up about it, just repeating day 4 and I walked this morning like I'm supposed to.
Congratulations on your losses, Ladies! *smooch* Weight loss in smaller increments, going slower is better! It's more permanent from what I understand. Anyway, back to work!
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Dobie
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Posted: 14 December 2006 11:58 pm |
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I have struggled some of late despite me competition at work. I did badly on my cheat days and eneded up back tot he same weight I was back in November at the start of my competition. Hollidays are great, but SUCK for weight loss!
Today is F&V day for me and fortunately, most of the weight has come back off. only 3.6 lbs to lose by end of year to win a share of the pot! The hard part is i have a Christmas party tomorrow,Sunday, Wednesday and then Christmas celebration with my wife's family on the 24th and mine on the 25th. LOVE IT, but I am REALLY wishing I had not signed up to lose this time of year!
I know I can do it...but will I stay convinced? About half in the competition have quit so I know it is easy money, but I understand why they are off.
I will now take bids about how many join our competition in the New Year! Way more than 16, I bet!
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PrincessYes
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Posted: 15 December 2006 12:12 am |
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Hey, All! Dobie, you can do it! Keep it up, Man! On top of how awesome you're going to feel when you win, you'll be getting some free cash! Wooo hoooooo! And, besides, you'll have a jump on the New Year's Resolution! You won't have as much holiday extra to take off! When everybody else is complaining about the extra 2-3-10 lbs they've gained during the holiday, you'll already be in the mode!
Couldn't resist jumping on the scale this morning, day 7. I've lost 5.5 pounds from my original weight! I'm glad I decided not to wait til after the holidays to start. I've noticed that at holiday get-togethers, there are usually veggie or cold-cut trays and I purposely seek them out to keep myself on my diet. Mineral water instead of champagne! It's worth it, to me, really! Watching the weight come off, feeling motivated and productive. I feel fantastic, and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that's attempting this during the holidays! Keep it up!
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Dobie
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Posted: 15 December 2006 02:30 am |
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You are right, Princess, and I appreciate it.
Congratulations on the 5.5! It is great to be doing this during the hardest and most "dangerous" time of the year.
We'll do it yet!
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PrincessYes
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Posted: 15 December 2006 04:28 pm |
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| I have to tell you, though, Dobie-Christmas Day- ALL BETS ARE OFF! lol. I'll repeat whatever day I would have been on, and keep my nibbles to a minimum. Portion size makes a big difference, don't you think? So i guess the Mashed Potato and Gravy Volcano is pretty much out of the question!
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Dobie
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Posted: 15 December 2006 08:10 pm |
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PrincessYes wrote: Portion size makes a big difference, don't you think?
In my experience, I absolutely agree. When I have moved to maintenance where I can eat any foods, I make decent choices, but I don't bat an eye at dessert or any snacks. I just really keep it in proporation. For example, I have had dessert as my fourth meal 3 hours after dinner and kept it moderate. It is a wonderful evening snack and because I am following this method of eating, I can maintain!
I love the holidays! I am really glad they are here. <insert manger scene here>
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doublet
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Posted: 16 December 2006 04:53 am |
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Maintenance, that is a challenge! I made the choice to not follow the diet this month but to see how I could go by myself, following the principles learnt from the diet. Not going too badly, but I keep forgetting to drink my water, and I have learnt that for me, bread, spuds and pasta are the killer! I think that if I can keep those down (white bread makes me very sleepy, I learnt that one!) I should be fine.
However, I think, once xmas and new year have come and gone, I will get stuck right back in again - what I am doing now appears to be helping me with maintenance, but not with LOSS! I don't mind, it is a good experiement, and I don't feel miserable over xmas. The cost is worth it to me this time. However, get this season out of the way (and it is our summer holidays here too) and thinner me, here I come!
good luck all!
Teresa
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