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But on the flip side … have a great race and good luck!

NO!!! You’ve got all the energy you need–and more (too much) already stored on your body. YOU DON”T need to eat leading up to the race. NO, NO, NO!!! :ohmy:

well…. here I am again and extremely embarrassed and angry at myself to be writing how much weight I have put on the past few months – I was doing so good and then I dropped right off. I can’t keep doing this cycle and need to be done with it once and for all. I’m hoping that getting back involved and really focusing on what needs to be done…[Read more]

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! I am trying my best. This week has been rough because I know I need to eat a little more leading up to the half marathon race as I am panicky about running out of energy during the race. :huh: I don’t want that. I will keep some gels with me just in case and the day of I will probably eat a good sized…[Read more]

Great work, Smaro! Downward is progress, whatever the number. My number: 5.2 pounds down, about what it was the last time I participated in a bar challenge. Those of you with young families to care for have far greater challenges than I do. I’m semi-retired, still work from home a bit as a technical editor, and can clear the decks of attractive…[Read more]

Yay Neil!!

So excited for you! What’s really interesting is that it gets easier when you’re strict and with more time that passes. I completely can relate to how hard it is to start.

Stick to what you want to do. You are in control and don’t let anyone knock you off your horse. It is for you to decide — what you eat and when you eat. It’s ok to shift and…[Read more]

I got sick and needed to go on food! I will be watching my portions and going back on strict 5 B after weekend.

I achieved my goal of getting back to SKINNY!

Keep on Keeping on!

I will be doing another challenge from Monday until mother’s day that will be focusing on process and behavior. Piks of meals, etc.

5bitegirl, you are right… I didn’t think of it like that… :cheer:

Thank you, Polly! I’m so glad you’re still on the forum even though you’re struggling. When I fell off the diet my first week, I made the mistake of staying away altogether . . .

Please know that I am the worst with struggling to get a good start and sticking to this. Now I’m doing really well. Sometimes I have to pinch myself – did I really…[Read more]

Yesterday was day 10! That means we’re 5/6 of the way through our challenge . . . Ready for a strong finish!! :cheer:

Great job, Smaro!! I love it that you’re celebrating your commitment and determination in addition to the weight loss. You are successfully doing something that most people would dismiss as way too hard!! :cheer:

I also have to say that I think your loss is incredible! The only reason I lost 10 in a week is that I was starting after a week…[Read more]

Perfect!! :cheer:

Another day – another pound down !

In a very good groove.

Thanks for all the encouragement.

Neil

smaropap wrote:
DAY 8………….1 WEEK BAR CHALLENGE COMPLETED

208.2 lbs

TOTAL LOSS: 6.6 lbs (3 kilos)

I am very happy I did this. I didn’t think that I would ever be able to pull through such a challenge. Now I know what I am capable of.
I expected greater loss, maybe twice as much, but I am not disappointed

Well…[Read more]

DAY 8………….1 WEEK BAR CHALLENGE COMPLETED

208,2 lbs
1,6 lbs down since yesterday

TOTAL LOSS: 6,6 lbs (3 kilos)

I am very happy I did this. I didn’t think that I would ever be able to pull through such a challenge. Now I know what I am capable of.
I expected greater loss, maybe twice as much, but I am not disappointed

Fantastic Neil!! WHOO HOO!!

cheapcpa wrote:
Last two days have been perfect. It seems that 3×10 is my sweet spot.

Been taking pictures – which helps me feel accountable. When I take the after picture it seems to be a signal the meal is over and I just walk away and feel like I am done.

Lost over 3 lbs and feel great.

Thank you for all for comments and support it really…[Read more]

Great job, Neil!!

I agree that it’s so helpful to have something that signals the official end of a meal. Picture-taking is brilliant for that!

It’s also important to settle into a routine that feels sustainable when you’re first tackling habit-change. It sounds like you’ve found one that’s perfect for you. And you’re losing weight!!! :cheer:

Crissa

An entire week of perfection is HUGE!! I hope you feel great about your accomplishment and even more confident in your ability to go all the way with this!

I’m so excited for you!! :cheer: