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Hi, ATeamNana and Tenaj and to all of you weight loss warriors. I took a long walk today,carrying weights, but doing that made me hungry. Thank the Lord for gum, chewing helps me curb my appetite. I have dropped the ball with the 17 day diet, but determined to keep losing and maybe try the first cycle again. No weight loss or gain, I am staying stable, but need to step it up a bit. Hugs to you all, Kathy

Ooooh - Weight Loss Warriors - I like it!!!

Last week in my Optifast class, we learned about ways to determine if you are really hungry, or just needing to "fix" something.

1. Determine: are you truly hungry? When was the last time you ate?

2. If you just ate recently, delay eating anything for 10-20 minutes til the urge goes away.

3. Do some deep breathing.

4. Drink some water.

5. Distract yourself. (Do something with your hands, like a craft)

6. Do something different. Watch out for "paired activities" like watching a movie and eating popcorn.

7. Distance yourself. Step away from the refrigerator!!!

8. Decide. If you're really hungry, make the decision to eat something healthy.

9. Don't give up! Remember, one slip doesn't mean we're failures. Have those cookies but don't eat the whole bag/plate. And tomorrow, plan to have healthier alternatives around you.

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Tonight was Optifast weigh-in. Despite my couch-potato tendencies all last week, I was still down 1.4 pounds. AND - I wore a skirt that I pulled out of the Goodwill Donation box last week - I figured I might be able to fit into it again, and I was right! It had a ZIPPER!!!!

I can't remember the last time I wore anything that didn't have an elastic waistband!!!!

Well Ladies I'm back from a 2 day trip from a jazz fest. And I am really pleased that I made good choices while away and dining out, etc. now I'm back to my juicing and still maintaining on the 17 day diet. I did go back to phase one except that I'm allowing 2 pcs of whole wheat toast in the morning every 3 rd day instead of every other day. I'm also allowing small amounts of brown rice twice a week on nontoast days. I am only eating yogurt or yougurt smoothies once each day either as a meal or a snack. I have large salads for dinner with grilled chicken, fish or steak and at least 3 dinners that are no meat dinners period. I love grilled veggies and rice in the summer. Tonight it is steamed artichokes with lemon butter, brown rice and grilled halibut plus salad. When I'm home I'm juicing for breakfast every other day and eggs scrambled with greens, cheese and tomatoes on the other days. I'm going to try making Frozen yogurt this weekend with my new ice cream maker that someone gave me. I hope it works because I am a sucker for ice cream in the summer.

Raspberry ketones are known to be estroginic so check in with your Doc on whether to take them or not and what kind of dose.



Gained a pound which I relate to stress given I just found out I have to have MOHs surgery near my nose for a Basal Cell Carcinoma yesterday afternoon. God I just don't seem to get a break. Go see the specialist next week. He or she is in for a rude awakening as I am demanding a PS to be available. Nobody is cutting into my face after the effort I just put into building new breasts which only I can see. My face, well, I'm making sure that is taken care of too. Maybe a fight with the insurance Co. Again!



Hope you all have a good weekend. Sorry for the downer.

Snobird...hope all goes well for you. I too will be praying for good results. 

Kindergarten...I am about an hour away from Torrance, east of Riverside.  My brother lives in torrance and we spend a lot of time together.  He's one of my 'rock's in my life (strength).  It's a small town, you may know him (tee hee hee). He helps maintain your Madrona Marsh. Moreno Valley is a nice place to live, but there really isn't anything to visit here.  We are on the route to Palm Springs, which is a great place to go shopping and have a great afternoon on the town.  There are also a couple of outlet malls out this way.  If you are a weekend shopper, perhaps outlet malls, consignment/resale/thift stores, or top of the line designers, Palm Springs has it all, and I love to spend the day out doing that, stop for a little lunch on the patio restaurants.  They have some great movie/Hollywood memorabilia stores, as well.

Snobird...wishing you a successful removal and good health.  Remember, beauty is a smile! Jazzfest!!! LOVE IT.

 Blessings...you must also have Kaiser.  Optifast is a great program for kick starting weight loss.  Another tip I learned, from my options class: If you live a house with others who don't necessarily eat as healthy as you do, make a shelf in your refrigerator that is stocked with healthy quick snacks. that is YOUR shelf.  When you have that craving and you go to the kitchen, it helps to have your allowable snacks right at hand.  I actually stock that shelf with my protein servings.  When I pack my lunch / food bag for the day, I just scoop up 5-6 pre-packaged protein (allowable) items and toss them in. Then, when at work, I reach into my bag as needed and I know I can eat whatever is there.

Arlene:  spinning, hmmm....I'm intrigued because I had knee surgery years ago and stationary bike riding was my only pt.  I have watched the spinning craze with intrigue.  I've never been much for stationary exercise, though.  I like to get out and about.  I have a very good bicycle, though.  Love what biking does for the legs and behind!

I had my PS appt on 6/6 and scheduled my exchange for 7/23. I am very anxious to get it done. With your inspiration I have decided NOT to continue my one year hiatus. It didn't help/hurt that I weighed in at 178 !! UGH. (Hubby tries to comfort me and jokes that the extra few pounds is all that saline in my TEs...lol...he's so sweet)

I may not stop in here every day, but I will check in at least weekly. I have set a new goal. I have 6 weeks to my exchange surgery.  I am GOING to drop 2 lbs per week and weigh in at 166 on my day of surgery. 

I cannot do your 17 day plan, I have a nutritionist who keeps me on a strict eating plan.  All I can do is recommit to more calorie burning exercise, and be sure I am sticking like glue to my eating plan.

SnoBird- Good Luck with taking care of your skin.  Prayers & positive vibes coming your way. My mother had that on your nose area & they did a great job.  They took a graft from behind her ear as to match the color & did a great job & it never came back. Just stay strong & persistent to get what you want.

SheChirple- you can do it!! I have found tht even if you don't stick to the 17 day diet 100%, from what I have learned from the book was a lot of healthy ideas for meals. For me it was non-fat organic yogurt mixed with fresh fruit.  I have been eatting this twice a day(most days)  & it is a much healthier meal than I would have probaly have chosen. (Low fat & lots of protien)

Kindergarten- Enjoy the baby shower.  You have so many nice things to look forward to. Please share... I can almot hear the ewwwwooooooing!!!

Hi AteamNana & Blessings & everyone else.  Enjoy your weekend.

The Beautification Committee I am on is having a Formal Colonial Tea (Fundraiser) at a National Estate (William Floyd, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence) & I have volunteered to make the Tea cookies (200 of them!!) & be a colonial waitress tomorrow. Of cousre I had to sample some of the cookies!! I had to make sure they came out OK..he-he I know this won't help the scale...oh well...Going to some garenening & then a bike ride if the rain stays away. Have a great Day 

Hi ladies. I am holding steady at my 9 pound loss. I have to admit this past week has been a challenge and I have not followed the diet. I have still been making better choices and plan on getting back on track Monday. Without going into a lengthy explanation my husband and I have been staying at my sisters the past week. We came back home today. It has been hard to eat the diet plan at someone else's home. But I did convince my sister to join me on this diet. She is starting Monday. It is so good to be home!!!! Tenaj. Wish I were close enough to attend your tea. Sounds like fun. Kathy have fun at the baby shower. Snobird. Thinking of you and continued prayer:). Hi Arlene. Shechirple blessing , Marcia and Anyone else I missed. It is a beautiful evening here. I did take a quick swim:). Have a blessed Sunday everyone!

Good morning everyone. Just thought I'd drop in for a quick "hi"!!! I'm waiting for my ride....to funny about getting dressed for the Colonial Tea Party. It's the first time I could wear some of my Mom's jewelry. She loved pearls... of all sorts....& she liked the shopping channels..LOL

Anyway....I said oh let me see if something would be appropriate .....I didn't know pearls were so nice. I guess you have to be brought back in some time or something like that....

Have a wonderful Sunday!!!

Janet

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Hi everyone! I'm back. I'm up a few pounds from my trip, but today I'm refocusing and getting right back at it. Have a great day everyone!!

Hi, ATeamNana, How fun that you are meeting a fellow BC survivor. I met with some wonderful ladies here from the South Bay area. No understands you better than a fellow BC survivor. I really miss the Chicago area. I am sure that you are going to have a great time, and chilling out and relaxing sounds wonderful!!! You deserve it.

Tenaj. How funny McDonald's stops to use the bathroom. Hope there are several along the way! I would have tried all the goodies also at the tea:) glad you were able to shed those extra ponnds fast. I definitely am thankful for the accountability of this group. It helps me get back on track. Snobird if you pop in hope you are doing well. Hi to everyone else.