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You are so close and you got this–run to the finish line! supporting you all the way!!

Ha, no I am not sorry I didn’t eat more and will be on guard for the days and weeks to come when temptation really hits—the 4th of July was a good hard hit for temptation and I prepared a lot of food and it was all around me the entire day and I fixed plates of food for my family etc but I just kept sipping my coffee and water and I did it…[Read more]

That’s a great technique that I often forget to remind people.  For some reason, counting backwards seems more definitive than counting forwards.  Very good.  

How are you doing, Danica?

Right.  Life gets in the way of our intentions.  But the second you’ve accepted the fall, take a deep breath, exhale, and you are back on the plan.  Now, just focus on the next meal.  5 bites or a bar.  You’ve got this!!

I LOVE that, Susan!  You absolutely deserve all the pampering that comes your way!  You are a superstar!!  

My mom, my daughter and I are having a Spontaneous spa day. It’s really hot here and getting my haircut is going to feel great.

Maybe it will even show up as a loss on the scale!!

No food here! Just coffee and water!! 

Ok Rachel. I had a similar experience and am back on track today!!

I had my lunch bar and sipping my coffee and alternateing with water. It’s hot here!!

Not eating again until my bar at dinner.

You are not alone!!

Well, my intentions and plan were set.  However, my mind was not ready to prepare a large dinner for guests and stick to the original plan.  Handling and cooking all that food was too much.  I didn’t eat while cooking though and held out most of the day.  No alcohol at all – only unsweetened iced tea and iced black coffee with zero calorie swe…[Read more]

My friend broke her fast early and so did I. 

I ate and drank in moderation yesterday but not 5 B.

I feel heavier but Not getting on the scale until Thursday, weigh in day.

Back on bars until 7/13. 

Don’t get discouraged. You are going to cross that finish line & be so proud of yourself. I can’t wait until I’m as close as you.

What works for me is counting down my bites. I start at 5 and stop at 1. Even a snickers is more than 5 bites for me.

Shelly.  I cannot emphasize this enough:  DO NOT ESTIMATE.  No halves or quarters of anything.  Simply take 5 bites.  I used to order 3-inch sub from Subway (years ago when then did that) and it’s more than 5 bites!!!

Dr Lewis,  It was a 6 inch subway sandwich.  I hate half  which is 3 inches.  Thats o.k. isn’t it?   I’m still loosing by eating that.

Shelly

Happy 4th of July!!  

I love that Rachel!  Bar’s for the 4th!  I love it.  BBQ NEXT year!  

HAPPY 4th of July, Everyone!!      

SK – as you get closer and closer to the finish line you lose the urgency to finish the project.  After all, you are already enjoying the benefits of your weight loss success and you justify to yourself, “Losing weight is hard, and I’ve already done so well!  I look so much better.  I feel great.  If I really wanted to I could finish this pro…[Read more]

Thanks Rachel! OMG – that birthday party was a nightmare -lol!!! I think my  father-in-law is still mad at me -lololol.

You’re right -just need to go in with a plan today!!! Need to muster all my strength and willpower today. Hardest thing for me is passing up the potato chips. Love me some potato chips – more than 5 – that’s for sure!!!

Good…[Read more]

Don’t give up, you got this!  Go in with your plan ahead of time, and just stick to it.  Just like you did on your 1st week, remember?  Can’t be more difficult than that birthday party you had to go to.

Happy 4th of July!  No movement on the scale today.  Current weight remains at 162.  I may re-weigh after I have a chance to use the bathroom, assuming I don’t ingest any liquids before then. I usually see a significant drop after.

Regardless, I knew I had the perfect day yesterday.  And I will have the same today, guaranteed!  My plan…[Read more]