Thread: Mid-April starters... Let's do this!

Congrats on your losses too! My Dh basically goes from obsession to obsession so I'm used to it. Now it is running and WOW. I don't mind. When it was the house, he drove me crazy. I'd rather it be something healthy (running) --he has joined a running group, and he plays WOW with our son (18 yo) which keeps them talking. When it was kungfu and tai chi, he was never home. He has a history of compulsive eating so I am glad it is not food this time. He aspires to run the Boston marathon.

Originally Posted by wallsie

So sorry about your Dad. It is hard to see parents declining. Good job staying on your track anyway.

Thanks wallsie. It has been a hard road. There is nothing decent about cancer, it takes the life of a vibrant 57 year old and just takes over for three years...and as if that was not enough...the decline you have to go through to finally die is humilating. I will be relieved when his journey is over and he is free of misery and pain...

Flgator --- FIST PuMp! Great losses!

Bayoucity--- A loss is a loss. Don't get discouraged. You are moving in the right direction... (and please save this reply to send to me when I don't show a loss...I am sure I will need encouragement too!) SMILES~

mrsmicrobrew--- I know what you mean about "feeling: your loss. I can feel mine to... My jeans feel much more comfy now! I love your quote too! Thanks for sharing it.. I copied it down.

Bean-- CONGRATS on the 170's. I cant wait to see that # again too! I also am always ready for dinner right when I get home. It really has heled me by precooking on the weekend, so that I can just reheat what I need. THen I eat while cooking the family's dinner and I am not tempted to graze.

I cooked some cabbage in some low sodium fat free chicken broth last night. I smelled so good, my hubby came in the kitchen and wanted some. I just felt that I needed to change up the veggie situation.

Also last night my hunger was crazy. I usually only eat a fruit during the day. I had one last night to alleviate my hunger. I took an apple and quartered it and put in a small micro bowl with a small amount of water in the bottom and covered it loosely with a lid. I microwaved for 1.5 minutes and then topped with 1 packet stevia and cinnamon. IT WAS DELISH! I almost felt guilty eating it! I even drank the water from the bottom of the bowl~

191.6!

My tummy is noticeably flatter.
I weighed at 2AM and was way down so I drank a liter of water.
Down even more now and my urine is clear, (TMI?).

No hunger.
Looks like 150u works better for me than 200u.

Impossible.

*sigh* only down .2 today, I feel bloated and gross today. I don't know what I did wrong yesterday? It was the first time I'd mixed beef with tomatoes, I've heard some people have a hard time with that. I guess .2 is better then a gain right??? I just have so far to go that when I see a low number it kinda brings me down. I missed my fruit and last melba last night because I was full, maybe I needed to eat more? Who knows just hoping to see more tomorrow.

anngiem- The apple does sound yummy! I may have to try that I crave sweets at night too.

Todays menu:
Snack: Orange
Lunch: Chilli/ 1 melba toast

Rissa1979- My first round I started at 170.5, gained 3 loading, at the end I weighed 155 and lost 161" total. Round 2 I stated at 154 gained 2.4 from loading, end weight 144.4 and lost another 12.5". Round 3 I started at 145and gained 7.2 from loading (loading and camping are bad) and ended at 136.4 and lost 9.5". I usually end up stabilizing 2 pounds above LIW. And this will be my 4th round starting at 137.2, I gained 2 yesterday and am sorta loading today then starting 500 calories tomorrow.
So that is where I am at today.

How many days did you do each round? I was hoping to get to 145 after just one round, but with my current week long "stall" I don't think it will happen in the 25 days like I had planned. BOOO!!!