5bitegirl

Thank you so much, Dr. Lewis! I am pushing hard for the finish line!

Today was my weekly weigh-in. I am 3.5 pounds down, so still right on track with my 1/2 pound a day norm. It’s super exciting to me that I have lost over 20 pounds in 4 weeks!

After all my talk about how easy things have gotten, the past two days have been pretty…[Read more]

Day 6 – perfect!

Just one more day of the challenge! I’m so proud of us! :cheer:

Day 5 – perfect!

Today was very difficult for some reason. But I’m excited about sticking to the challenge!

You’re right, Smaro – we’re doing great!!

Thank you! Happy Mother’s Day to you, too, Beth!

Wk 2, day 4 – perfect!

(I’m still usually doing protein bars.)

I feel like we’re the only ones here, Smaro. But I’m so excited for both of us. This accountability thread is very helpful to me. Thanks again for starting it!

And I hope you have a happy Mother’s Day! (Is that celebrated in Greece?)

Yes!! Planning, buying, and cooking special foods just creates another source of stress for me . . . especially in social situations. The 5BD eliminates all that and just makes so much sense!!

I am having a great week. One thing that is really encouraging to me is that it just keeps getting easier and easier. I have had 3 1/2 perfect weeks,…[Read more]

Wonderful, Smaro!! You’ve totally got it and can go all the way!

Week 2, day 3 – perfect
Feeling strong and excited! :cheer:

Great job!! :cheer:

Wk 2 day 2 – perfect! :cheer:

Yes! The last time losing. What a wonderful thought!! Thanks for the encouragement!

Wk 2 day 1- perfect

I might try eggs tomorrow . . .

Keep up the great work, Smaro!!

Yes, it can truly feel awkward. I greatly prefer it when no one mentions it!! But I don’t think you need to feel like you are hurting people’s feelings. If you say you are cutting back to lose weight or that you’re simply not hungry, they should understand.

It’s nice that we’re not on a special diet, expecting others to make or buy special things…[Read more]

Day 7- perfect!

Yes, we’re halfway through the challenge and going strong!!

And I want to thank you for starting it, Smaro. Having some accountability here on this thread is really what got me through the weekend. I had several moments of thinking I should just take a meal “off” because Ive been doing so well and because it seemed like a special…[Read more]

Perfect day 6! We’re doing this, Smaro!! :cheer:

Weigh-in this morning: 142.5! The weight-tracker rounds it to 143, which is still fine. I am right on track with my expected average loss of 1/2 pound per day. And I’ve lost a total of 17 pounds in 3 weeks! No other diet could give me these results.

This morning is also exciting for me because it marks 3 weeks of perfection on the 5BD. Some…[Read more]

Perfect day 5!

I love hearing about your progress, Smaro. You’re doing amazing and inspiring me!!

Birthday party: Great job!! I don’t have the answer for those moments of struggle. I, too, sometimes continue to think about the food . . . But it might help to think about all the times in the future when you can have pizza or more bites of…[Read more]

Perfect day 4!

Great job, Smaro!!

I just finished up a perfect day 3 also. We’re doing it!!

Wonderful pep talks! Thank you!!

Yes, I’m definitely in this to be a champion! I am going to go all the way!!

(You are doing great, Gayle!)

Pics are great, Smaro! You’re doing amazing!!

Day 2 of challenge- success!

Doing well, but I have definitely had more hunger and cravings the past few days. I truly believe that they are caused by greater stress. I don’t mean that I’m having mental temptations for “emotional eating.” I mean that I actually have physical changes that cause greater hunger when I am stressed. I’ve always suspected it, but I can truly…[Read more]