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Day 27

I hit 170! So 18 lbs down since I started up again. Going to the trampoline gym after work, it might conflict with the meeting tonight though, we’ll see, I might be able to pop out and chat for few minutes.

Day 26

Got through today really well, just coffee and and tea until I weigh in tomorrow. It all feels oddly normal. Thought a lot about maintenance strategies today and came up with a few good questions for Dr. Lewis so hopefully that will be helpful to people.

Day 6/18

Doing great! I was a bit weak and tired but it usually passes with a drink. I am  committed to seeing this through. 12 days to the wedding. This process has reminded me that I can’t let my weight and eating get so out of control. Plan today is 2 bars (one snickers and one payday).

Going to try to make the call on Monday night! Wishing…[Read more]

Way to go Chloe! It’s all about consistency. You seem focused. Wishing you success. Going to try to make the call Monday

Day 25

Still pushing along, my wife is following along with it too. She’s concerned with inflammation from an injury and we hope it’s helping. Got my meals planned out for the weekend and looking forward to it.

Nice Gayle! See you monday!

Day 5/18

I am back to being laser focused. Surprised how easy reset was after my planned July 4 indulgence. I think I actually lose better on snickers and payday than protein bars. I am planning to not eat out until I absolutely have to so I don’t even have to think about food. Today I have a day of fun planned with my sons. When they want to go…[Read more]

Day 24

Moving along, keeping up my patterns. :D

Thanks Gayle that’s super nice to hear. I feel encouraged by your ability to use this tool of simply eating less to maintain your health long term, it’s a great example!

Day 23

Another day of work and walking without much difficulty, I feel like it’s not something I need to think about much. Food is just something to let go of until it’s time to eat.

Day 3/18

Had another great day yesterday! Had a snickers and payday. Didn’t sleep well last night and I’m feeling a bit shaky today. Lack of sleep has made me vulnerable in the past but I’m going to drink and power through it. I want this too much. Tired of accepting less than my best. I know what it feels like to be at the top of my game and I’m…[Read more]

Great post Chloe! I looked long and hard at that all or nothing behavior that used to keep me on the diet rollercoaster. I definitely fall into going mindless while eating on special occasions but I’m not as extreme with my indulgences. I used to take whole days and weekends off with no regard of quantity and then diet strictly to mitigate the…[Read more]

Days 21 and 22

Planned to eat extra for dinner on the fourth, back on track with 5 bites yesterday, no energy issues. I’m excited because it has been pretty easy to hop back on and the indulgence wasn’t all that great. So I imagine that I just had a similar experience to how it may be when I start to maintain my weight where I can hop back on any…[Read more]

Day 2/18

Did great yesterday! Back to basics and that means bars. Had a payday for lunch and snickers for dinner. Ate my first one at 12:30 and second at 5:30pm. I thought eating early would result in nighttime hunger but it didn’t. I feel like I will reset quickly since my body is used to 5 bite. I’m also drinking a lot which surely helps. Can’t…[Read more]

Great job, SJ!  Yes: it feels SO GOOD to be light.  SO GOOD.

I have to admit to y’all that I got sick for a couple of days last week.  (It was the first time I’ve been sick in over 2 years, and it wasn’t COVID, and my only symptoms were body aches and a low-grade fever.)  Still, I really paid attention to two things: 1. I made sure I drank a ton…[Read more]

How did everyone survive the Forth?  (Fortunately, Samantha was exposed to the same pressure as the rest of us to eat that plateful of burgers, hot dogs, and apple pie!)

Day 1/18

18 days until my boyfriend’s daughter’s wedding! I already fit into my dress but I want to look even better. Today I am back on bars. Switching to snickers and may throw in paydays since people are getting more success on them. Perhaps the protein bars I eat are stalling me. I have a party in 12 days but I am NOT going off the diet until…[Read more]

As I mentioned in my post to Chloe – you both inspire me! Due to your success with snickers – I’m going back on those bars. I’ve done protein bars but wondering if the artificial stuff is stalling things for me. Took a planned meal off last night after 21 days on program. I think I might have had two non-perfect but certainly not indulgent days.…[Read more]

Great going Chloe! Both you and Samantha continue to inspire me. Keep up the great work. I’m back on track after a planned indulgent meal. Did better than I usually do. No I will will go on a perfect 5 B run. My plan is to get back to goal by July 23. Today I will be back resetting to bars.

I’m cheering you on!

Day 20

Despite some social pressures, still on track! down to 173. Happy 4th everybody!

Heck yeah! nice work!