Leona

Days 13 and 14

13 Lunch was 3 bites of almond bar, 2 bites of almond joy from a friend. Dinner was amazing Indian food. I was served a huuge amount of food, sampled a bite from my friend who I was eating with, and the rest from my own entree, then gave him the rest of it without flinching. Felt really physically exhausted as nighttime rolled…[Read more]

I’ve found the scale can either encourage me or completely side track me. If I’ve lost weight I do better with my bites. If the scale shows no loss or a gain I feel like just giving up. I think the best thing for me is only weigh when I know I’ve had a perfect day before.

I love reading all the posts. I’m keeping up with everyone’s progress. It really does help to know we aren’t doing this alone. I’m in the wings cheering you all on.

I’m going to start watching the chats for more motivation and tips.

So yesterday was a better day but still not perfect. I had a small bowl of chips, a chicken patty and a glass of wine. Today I am down 2 1/2lbs from yesterday. Today will be even better. I KNOW beyond doubt this DOES work. I just need to stick it out until the end.

I had a rough week, did very well for 2 weeks then I got a bad Kidney infection.  I found it hard to get out of bed, my back hurt so bad.  I went to the Dr. he put me on Keflex and sterrhoids, I am doing better today, Back to 5X2 and one bite of something in the AM to keep meds from stomach upset.  I am going to stay focussed this time!  Tha…[Read more]

Day 12

Lunch and Dinner the same again!

I went to subway and ordered a “kids meal” which means a veggie sub that is about 4″ and a cookie. 3 bites sub, 2 bites cookie and done. Ate dinner at work and threw the rest away in the garbarge since I knew the sandwich would be gross by tomorrow. Felt good to just be done and throw it away.

I used to…[Read more]

Keep at it, yeah I think the checking every day thing can be a trap if you’re not careful. I know I will need to stop that at some point and focus on other milestones.

More like thought for food!  

Lynda said:

“So my observations of watching people obsess over healthy, highly regimented eating and still getting fat AND not enjoying themselves, my instinct says something is not right.”

I completely agree and it is something I did for a long time. The obsession only made things worse and I’d binge on the foods that I craved because a part of…[Read more]

Awesome! You’re getting it done. I can’t wait until I can say the same 

Thanks everyone for the pep talk. I know I can do this. I just have to keep my focus on the prize at the end. In 6 weeks I can be where I want to be if I stick with it. All I need is 45 perfect days

Nice! It feels so good to drop into the next 10ths. I will be dropping into the 150s tomorrow or the next day for the first time in 2 years and I am so excited.

Nice! It feels so good to drop into the next 10ths. I will be dropping into the 150s tomorrow or the next day for the first time in 2 years and I am so excited.

To add fuel to the fire….so to speak. I can see the discontent on peoples faces when I say yes, you can live off 2 snickers a day. Everyone is pounded by “you must eat a lot of healthy food, super food or die” message. Let me introduce you to the halo effect. I believe a lot of the population are overeating due to this psychological effect. And…[Read more]

My hunger stat is set really well. I don’t stray from the 5 bites, although my childen bitterly complained my bites where too big when I took them out of their Big Macs. Too funny. Anyway, I think it’s really important to stay hydrated, drink whatever zero calorie drinks you need to. When I get dehydrated that’s when the hunger/dehydration plays…[Read more]

I’m really going high end foodie at the moment. I’m enjoying my 5 bites, smoked rainbow trout with pumperknickel bread. I hate been a little naughty and have had wine and gin and tonic. But still strong on the 5 bites.

I’m blown away with the thought that we may have got it completely wrong on the calorie count. Obsessing about energy and not…[Read more]

Day 11

Today has been just like any of the other days after the first 3, slightly uncomfortable, foggy when I stand up too quickly, but otherwise completely managable. I even managed to push through a bunch of manual labor chores without any difficulty at all really. The body just feels different. A little harder to move but it will do so if I…[Read more]

killing it! i’m about to eat dinner now myself. I hope I can do as good as you are when I get to 4 weeks

I’m back on track so far today, it’s still early. I’ve had coffee and water. I plan on have 3 bites of a veggie patty and 2 bites of a chicken patty for lunch and dinner.

I’m keeping it up. I had my bar today for lunch. I’m keeping my head high and my brain focused on the goal. Darn hormones!