The Slimming Station | lm12 | Activity https://theslimmingstation.com/members/lm12/activity/ Activity feed for lm12. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:18:31 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ef247e79c94873c3b265802b48dcb2e2 lm12 replied to the topic Back At It in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/back-at-it-3/#post-203050 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:33:27 -0700 :yahoo: Today has been a great day!! I had some bites I’d turkey pepperoni and a dark chocolate almond butter cup. Lots of water and some coffee :) tonight is dinner out with a girlfriend and I’m going to have 5 bites of whatever I want on the menu!!!! So much food freedom. Tomorrow is a travel day so I’m sticking to bars and coffee and water…[Read more]

]]> a7f2c448ee595d8f4297ac3f6ee09c93 lm12 replied to the topic AKGal 🧗‍♀️journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/akgal-%f0%9f%a7%97%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8fjournal/page/3/#post-203046 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 02:03:19 -0700 You can do this!! Cheering you on. Keep going! :yahoo: :yahoo:

]]> 5f12af43f5e0d1d84e631b4fc13a6647 lm12 replied to the topic Restarting with Bars Only for This Week in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/restarting-with-bars-only-for-this-week/#post-203045 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 02:02:18 -0700 I’m cheering you on Elizabeth!!! I’m focused on mainly bars as well this week other than a meal out with a friend.  I find bars a lot more structured when I’m getting back to it! We’ve got this and you are going to do amazing! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

]]> e54de0680fa6c01eff9994042eb9bc07 lm12 replied to the topic Back At It in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/back-at-it-3/#post-203044 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:59:09 -0700 Thank you so much for the support!! This forum is wonderful. I’m at 157lbs as of this morning and had a perfect 5 bite day! Onwards and upwards. I think the goal for me is staying busy so I don’t think about food.

]]> 86bfd5a8ea21c5d00c0e54d33b15bdf3 lm12 started the topic Back At It in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/back-at-it-3/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:39:54 -0700 After a few false starts this summer and life getting in the way and putting myself lower on my priority list, I’m back at 5 bites and determined to get to my goal weight quickly!! Time to make me a priority :) we have a family wedding next weekend (Sept 20) and I am bound and determined to be down at least 10lbs!! My weigh in the other morning w…[Read more]

]]> 6e2be925cd20804538f69867b03cd652 lm12 started the topic Starting Over...Again in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/starting-over-again-3/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:38:41 -0700 Hi all – I’m back after a long hiatus away. I’m down to 162.8lbs, down from my highest ever of 265lbs. I’ve tried many diets (most sticking with higher protein, lower carb, lower calorie) but I’ve been stuck in this 160s for so long. I’m desperate to get to my goal. I want to get there quickly and easily and I know that I can easily do this…[Read more]

]]> 2b0c4f9de96b6f3e198c3df306002c4b lm12 replied to the topic Battle on in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/battle-on/#post-186636 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:16:54 -0700 day one dusted and done! On to day 2!!

]]> 8e7f0cf3bc84c533e8f28fc6b072b5ab lm12 started the topic Battle on in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/battle-on/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:11:08 -0700 I’ve quit multiple times before. No more excuses or reasons. Time to battle forward. Tomorrow’s plan is a ONE bar for lunch and dinner. I don’t have snickers so will use this until I can get them for Tuesday. Lots of water and coffee.

]]> 6d153d86694bb5c49e0fd942cf8fb584 lm12 started the topic Back again in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/back-again-8/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:19:37 -0700 So I’m back at this again. I kind of feel like hanging my head in shame because I am not better off than I was the last time I was here (except up about 2lbs). I’m ashamed and frustrated with myself. My weight is affecting my physical health as I’m in more pain and my migraines are much worse and emotionally I feel a lot worse because I don’t…[Read more]

]]> 75d8434068d25ada2af39256a7feb316 lm12 replied to the topic Chloe P Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/chloe-p-journal/page/10/#post-183977 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:17:22 -0700 Love catching up on your journey and reading your inspiring message!

]]> 7cfbf08f9c7ba5bb5fe30ff0bbc8d737 lm12 started the topic Journal to Goal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/journal-to-goal/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:36:17 -0700 :-) Hi! I have been on and off the diet and not 100% laser focused the last while. I am finally in the place mentally where I am ready. Enough of the excuses and enough of the trying to make everything perfect. I am willing and ready to start! This is figureoutable – just stick to the 5 bitesx2 and just start. I love the flexibility of this plan…[Read more]

]]> d6eccf9a41a5005bc8d62f1d4370eac0 lm12 replied to the topic Finish what you started in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/finish-what-you-started/#post-177731 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 05:10:34 -0700 <p style=”text-align: left;”>Susan that quote really hit me – you don’t run 25 miles of the marathon and quit. The last mile may be the hardest but it will be amazing at the end!!</p>

]]> bdae70a77832a6ce995061b61c8d70ba lm12 started the topic Tips for First 3 days? in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/tips-for-first-3-days/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 01:36:32 -0700 Hi all:

i’m resetting and curious if anyone has tips to manage the first 3 days?

]]> 68bf8536d14e749cb198ad5de8bce257 lm12 replied to the topic Quotes in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/quotes/page/2/#post-177346 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 04:39:38 -0700 I love this thread! Very inspiring!!

]]> a435f22558bf01ca93de837615df6675 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/page/2/#post-175644 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:04:50 -0700 Thanks all. I am on my way! I had some extra bites yesterday. Dr Lewis you had mentioned in our Monday call to track what triggered the bites – for me it’s when I get too tired. I get tired and then to try and cope to stay awake or deal with getting grouchy from too much caffeine I have extra bites because I feel like I deserve it and my body j…[Read more]

]]> 527a0acc94b57674dc5424351cc3d5c5 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/page/2/#post-175611 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:12:30 -0700 Day 2 of being super consistent and strict. Just ease and fun! Had 5 bites of a cookie at lunch and will do a bar at dinner. Will be a later dinner due to errands and the season. Lots of hot drinks – tea and decaf coffee and water. Getting much easier! I love the ability to eat anything. Tomorrow will be a bar at lunch and supper out. Didn’t w…[Read more]

]]> eae1f3cac2fce83da8c13fe5c97fc561 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/page/2/#post-175589 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:19:01 -0700 Accountability post – sorry been super busy. I am so proud. Here is my scale picture for today – 197.6. Down a pound from yesterday. Slow and steady. A perfect day so far today. Just coffee and water. 5 bites at lunch and the  5 bites of my bar at 530 and then getting in the call for accountability tonight!

]]> 9920b2be64a934ba8bb25ad79afb8a5e lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/page/2/#post-175579 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:55:09 -0700 Hi Dr Lewis: thanks for responding. The way you described the thought was so helpful – yes I am going to be irritable and hungry but that’s the short term pain (very short term) for the long term gain of being skinny and healthy.

I am going to stick with 2 meals as that will be most helpful. Your rationale why never to have leftovers really hit m…[Read more]

]]> 5bfab50636015ae0ad26f20173924b22 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/page/2/#post-175565 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 02:30:44 -0700 Hi all: so I have had one good day and then one not good day this whole last week. I have managed to go down about 3lbs (201  to 198). The nighttime is where I struggle. I do great through lunch and eat my bar or 5 bites but come night time if I am not hungry or don’t have the desire to eat I have waited and then gotten too hungry and ov…[Read more]

]]> 27e10bfefe514921e0b896338efc785a lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/#post-175524 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:56:08 -0700 Thanks Dr Lewis. I had my 5 bites at lunch – chicken salad with delicious tasty crackers. Threw the rest away. No idea what’s for dinner but it will be out with friends and 5 bites and I am done. This is so freeing!

]]> c9b4648d35ad3a05d60773a6c54a0bd3 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/#post-175515 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:05:07 -0700 Plan to have 100%day and report on it!

]]> fbc282a21b40c57b249b725adf909281 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/#post-175513 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:04:39 -0700 Hi all- here is my daily check in. Today was great at lunch 100% had my bar and was done. Dinner was closer to 20 bites which is still too many but less than before. My issue was eating alone and distracted and at home. For the first few days I find it hard to eat at home because I get more tempted. The next few nights I am actually out every…[Read more]

]]> 674f14df978cadcf2f4293d7e15bffef lm12 replied to the topic Bienedp6's holiday challenge in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bienedp6s-holiday-challenge/#post-175483 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 02:53:25 -0700 Great job!!

]]> 8fbfc78cd3ddec0022a903f6b7f1e368 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/#post-175481 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 02:52:30 -0700 Thanks for a great chat Dr Lewis! I promise  a 100% day tomorrow no matter how hard it is!! Time for excellence!

]]> 7fb42a7c0b4a0bb119e132e4735c6128 lm12 replied to the topic new in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/new-2/#post-175304 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:38:32 -0700 You can do this Ashleen!

]]> 9fa9ceba22136aeb6b96404d4363ab80 lm12 replied to the topic Countdown to Christmas ? in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/countdown-to-christmas-%f0%9f%8e%84/#post-175301 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:36:03 -0700 Good job Sharon!!

]]> 567e9795c8718c16f4ea6629024dfc0c lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/#post-175299 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:35:03 -0700 Thanks so much Sharon! I love the imagery! My clothes are going to fit amazing!! We got this!!

>i love the idea of eating anything I want for my 5 bites :) it has been good to face this head on tonight. It’s hard but it’s also forcing me to face it head in – to do something different and face those emotions. Tonight I had a bath, read a bit of…[Read more]

]]> 03f1a259a34cc23c4abe51f82215280a lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/#post-175286 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 02:14:14 -0700 Couldn’t join the call tonight as I was out however I had my 2 bars today and I am done. To bed early and the  Onto day 2.

]]> 5873001d6838f6c0a61774158fbc8ab8 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/#post-175274 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:20:24 -0700 Thanks Dr Lewis. The scientific information is super helpful. I am going to look up further work on this.

No excuses. No wiggle room. I have tasted so far today. Planning 5 bites at 4 and 8 just based on my work schedule!

i will have more of a conversation with my boyfriend as he is super supportive and wants me to be healthy! I just need to…[Read more]

]]> 8f24d6f1dfb8a0efcbcb535d0e776cc7 lm12 started the topic Laura’s Christmas Countdown in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-christmas-countdown/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:59:10 -0700 I have 33 days until we leave for our first Christmas away. My weight has stayed about the same 194-195. I want to lose as much as possible before I go and I am not even sure what is a reasonable number to expect. I usually do well at lunch time but struggle often in the evening and in social situations. I get anxious that I am not going to have…[Read more]

]]> bd482730e4a6f4cee512d9a1d5965041 lm12 replied to the topic Countdown to Christmas ? in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/countdown-to-christmas-%f0%9f%8e%84/#post-175257 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:48:02 -0700 Go Shannon Go!

]]> 19ee0ae4780807e29bf4f9dbe9f282ea lm12 replied to the topic Spiderchlome's Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/spiderchlomes-journal/page/9/#post-174838 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:12:36 -0700 Hi Chloe: I have loved reading your journal. It’s so encouraging to me!! I know you you are going to hit your goals so easily and feel amazing :)

]]> cc5a8702d992f09cbc3e6fac5eab0f63 lm12 replied to the topic Katie's Daily Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/katies-daily-journal/#post-174836 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:11:12 -0700 I love your determination and honesty! It’s inspiring!!

]]> 20b0556c10457b73b5276db6afa6e9b9 lm12 replied to the topic New to slimming station in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/new-to-slimming-station/#post-174835 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:10:33 -0700 You are going to do amazing. Take it one day at a time! This group has been great for support and accountability l. I know you are going to reach your goals before you know it.

]]> fe80917a9f069082a13c08235523c6b5 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/page/2/#post-174833 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 03:55:14 -0700 I am sorry I went quiet for a week. Time for a reset tomorrow. My numbers are still the same which is a relief since I haven’t gained but I haven’t been going in the right direction. I am taking a different mindset with reset this time: I am setting a timer for the next 72 hours to get through the hardest days and when I am discouraged I can loo…[Read more]

]]> 4db35cccef9e8a51087a6e8212403deb lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/page/2/#post-174496 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:57:09 -0700 I also was reminded today of the difference of emotional hunger and physical hunger. For emotional hunger it’s so important to actually figure out what I am hungry for and what do I need instead.

]]> 681c088e6c3ca3e8a80d2a7fb19e313f lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/page/2/#post-174494 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:54:40 -0700

I love the idea of imagery. That is definitely helpful. it’s very interesting to hear that you will not be as hungry or less hungry when you are skinny. I didn’t realize the difference. Buckling down to get through the next couple days! Getting my hungerstat set.

]]> e7517932a3a59f3838bb34e42468d363 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/page/2/#post-174469 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:34:08 -0700 Thanks Tammy. That is super helpful. I love the idea of I have groceries on my body to eat that makes a huge difference. It definitely is the thought  piece I need to practice to change!

]]> b9c71ddbe80c9b5fea47858f84034f8f lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/page/2/#post-174455 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 03:01:09 -0700 After 2 weeks away dealing with health issues and getting my mind right I’m back and committed to this 100%. I’ve got a Christmas trip in 68 days and I want to be at between 139-135lbs by then (I will go lower after but this is the my first huge goal I want to get to). My current weight is still 188-190 (it’s fluctuating right now due to TOM). I…[Read more]

]]> fa565ee326df3fb6f25737be84604ebe lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/#post-174223 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:29:11 -0700 <p style=”text-align: left;”>Thanks Dr L. Great tips!!love the idea of a  game. Competition helps and sets you in a different mindset</p>

]]> ce4086b5d842a96b73a83d7f14022c9d lm12 replied to the topic GAYLE'S Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/gayles-journal/page/6/#post-174194 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:27:31 -0700 Gayle – I love your blog and post. It keeps me motivated and gives me hope that I can get there. I know you are getting to 113 this week!!

]]> 721e5d4052b83a756abf1addc43bb557 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/#post-174192 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:23:11 -0700 Thanks Gayle. I had a couple extra bites today so I am a bit discouraged. I am struggling to deal with the social outings and eating with other people. I can’t decline eating with others as it’s family or going out with people but right now I find it hard to stop at just 5 bites of real food. Bars are working well but real food is a lot tou…[Read more]

]]> 352a5dc85c1f058cded3ca1d5b111952 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/#post-174142 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 23:30:45 -0700 Thanks Dr L! I was craving hot food tonight but I had my bar so I am done. I am going for a walk and then some water and early to bed. Day 1 in the books!

]]> 24bc4c12114acf38266d8805e85e05e0 lm12 replied to the topic Laura’s Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lauras-journal/#post-174126 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:43:35 -0700 So far so good today! Reset day 1 is almost through. Had my 1 cliff bar for lunch and coffee and water in the morning. Water in the afternoon and then a cliff bar at 530. I got this. Light and easy. I am going to be skinny and healthy before I know it

]]> d57c008a0c9262950a2e467f2e85e1e4 lm12 replied to the topic Bienedp6's journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bienedp6s-journal-2/page/2/#post-174117 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:53:06 -0700 Good job on a perfect day! You have got this Christine. Keep knocking them out. One at a time!

]]> 48aced3ddf8d8704c6424f1108647209 lm12 replied to the topic ShellyP journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/shellyp-journal/#post-174115 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:50:30 -0700 Good job Shelley! You have got this!! Good job on maintaining despite stress. This is your time. Loving yourself can be so hard sometimes especially when you get stuck in a negative cycle. One of my good friends had me do an exercise when I really struggle – she got me to list 5 things I love about myself every day for 30 days. It’s hard but it h…[Read more]

]]> 2132523f8171b7bcb4f9705583909b50 lm12 replied to the topic lyndas journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/lyndas-journal/page/4/#post-174113 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:43:54 -0700 Lynda- great job on your weight loss so far and your victories! You sounds like you have a great mental game going now and I love the tip about if you are tempted to pick you would sit down with your iced coffee. I tend to graze and mindlessly look I. The cupboards so I am going to borrow this tip!

i am loving all the support and suggestions from…[Read more]

]]> 13361310f14037961834943fa29eeb98 lm12 replied to the topic Why am I Weighting Around Again? in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/why-am-i-weighting-around-again/page/3/#post-174111 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:38:38 -0700 Michelle- I have loved reading your posts! You have got this. I am excited to see where this journey takes you and all the new opportunities ahead of you! Ps belated congrats on your new job!!

]]> 4bcb4291d5804249d09dd816178a83c0 lm12 replied to the topic BAR CHALLENGE 40 DAY!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bar-challenge-40-day/page/8/#post-174109 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:31:54 -0700 Good job Katie! I love the 100% dedication. You will be at your goal before you know it :)

]]> c7cc6c229756b477b9577a52cb471906 lm12 replied to the topic GAYLE'S Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/gayles-journal/page/6/#post-174107 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:30:43 -0700 Gayle – you are amazing and an encouragement to all. What an example of commitment to yourself and this journey! You are so close and I am so excited for you!  :yahoo: cheering you on as you rock this!

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