Susan

Hi and welcome!!

Definately do not beat yourself up!! You are doing something WONDERFUL for yourself!

And the best part of all is that you know you can do it!! You got this!! 

Before returning to 5 Bites I was doing some extended fasting and keto. I met people on line who were doing the same. One lady was recently diagnosed with cancer. 

She is still doing extended fasting and is beginning a EF tomorrow for 5 days. In support of her,  I am going to fast with her for the 5 days. 

I haven’t done EF in a whil…[Read more]

Most of my slip ups start with booze. It is tough but I remind myself that alcohol is NOT part of the program. Abstinence is the way to go. For sure.

I have watered down my drinks to minimize the carbon content. But having none would be better.

Have you tried the Calm App for  anxiety? I have heard good things about it.

“All the food that you choose not to eat to get to the finish line will be waiting for you when you get there.”- Dr. Lewis

Great news!! Every pound lost we are closer to our best health!! 👍🏻

7 pounds is great!! 👍🏻 Keep riding that bike if that’s what does it for you!!

Also this time if year I hit the beach and don’t bring any money for the snack bar or ice cream truck. I bring black iced coffee and water and I just enjoy the smell of salt water and the sound of the waves. 

I do walk with my hubby every day (sometimes twice a day) as a leisurely activity. We have certain trails we take and we just talk and talk and talk with out distractions. We love doing that. 

My first options: I watch the chats, meditate or walk. Or Come here and read and reply to posts. 

If those are not possible: Chew gum or drink coffee or water.

To relax and/or distract:

Take a nap

Play Panda Pop ( any game) on my phone.

De clutter an area of my house.

Perform a task I have been putting off.

Call a friend. 

Do Zu…[Read more]

No on exercise. I wouldn’t.

I have a mantra where I say “Do I want this? ( as I look at the extra bites in question) OR Do I want to weigh 120?”

I can’t have both!!! 

Great Day today. I only had my two bars, some coffee and a bit of water.

Just went for a 2 mile walk to get out of the house. I am picking my daughter up from work at 9 and then to bed!

Congrats again!! I’m excited for us!! 

“Part of the fun is doing it! It’s fun to see your weight drop quickly. It makes every day a little more exciting than the previous day.”- Dr. Lewis

Hey Sharonmarie!! I noticed you updated your weight!!! Congrats on an awesome week!! What is your 5 bite strategy this week?? Bars?

Excited to see your results Sharon!! 

“The act of being exact  is extremely satisfying.”- Dr. Lewis

Yes sharonmarie! We are doing this!! 

I lost 5 pounds this week which is something that I have not done in a while so I am happy about that AND I am in the 120’s which I have never been as an adult ever in my life!! 

This is amazing 

I am doing just bars again this week and may try to tweek my water and coff…[Read more]

Woo hoo!! Such great results!! So amazing! You just lost about 10% of your body weight in one week!! Incredible!!

At this rate you will be at your goal in no  time!! 

Welcome!!

And good for you for starting NOW and not wasting anymore time!! There is nothing like this diet!

Can’t wait to see your progress!! 

Excellent Results!! Congrats!!