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2007/03/02, 05:11 PM
i know that feeling KC i have these jeans and they were always really tight i put them on yesterday and i actually had to pull them up cause they were slipping down during the day, i havent actually really noticed any changes but its obvious that the jeans didn't just get bigger by themselves. It feels GREAT!:big_smile:
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2007/03/04, 10:10 AM
well..i am officially starting today cause the 3 martinis (peach, pomegranate, and chocolate) at bonefish grill last nite wasnt a good start..hehehe..and i dont drink hardly
at all :(
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2007/03/04, 05:32 PM
The weekend isn't so hard...especially if you are sick and can hardly eat a thing! Hopefully I will rejoin the land of the living tomorrow and get back on track with the workouts!
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2007/03/04, 08:20 PM
hope you feel better soon bouncerboo :)
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2007/03/05, 07:34 AM
Bless your heart Boo...hope you feel better.
I did good all weekend with the exception of having a small sliver of my father's birthday cake. Hopefully, it didn't mess me up that bad since it was made with his heart condition in mind. (ie, healthy in the terms of "cake")
I'm praying to the Gods of sticktuitiveness for this week since it is the final countdown to Hector leaving for Iraq next Monday...I tend to take on a "screw it" attitude when under severe stress. It's bad enough to feel like your life is falling apart, even worse to have to focus on your meal plan. But, I am spending the day getting everything made up for the week and composing a thing to post on my fridge so that it's in my face all the time.
Wish me luck!
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2007/03/05, 08:40 AM
Awe dfly....my heart goes out to you...there is nothing like prepareing for a spouse to deploy...and to have him deploy to iraq...I cant even imagine.Try your best to use this as a time to focus on really getting this thing done..instead of focusing on being the family rock.Behind a good soldier is their rock...their spouse.
My husband was Navy...hes out now...but he was a hospital corpsman...so we were always stationed with the marines...and the marines wives were always awe inspiring...I was strong...but the marines wives...amazing.I had a very dear friend who kept this poem...it has always meant alot to me..you probably know it...but in case you dont...
"I Am A Marine Wife"
I am a marine wife,
I share my husband's pride in the Marine Corps.
My husband has conquered the most challenging military training program
that the United States has to offer.
The Eagle, Globe and Anchor give testimony to his title "Leader of Men,
United States Marine"
He has taken his place among history's Marines
who have made the world feel safer just hearing the words, "the Marines
have landed, and the situation is well in hand"
I am proud that in an age that scorns fighting men, he chooses to defend
his country.
Although I can never fully understand his devotion to his fighting
fraternity,
I realize that these closed corners of his heart and mind are no threat to
our marriage.
That without his dedication to the word "Marine" and all it stands for -
honor, courage, patriotism and devotion to duty - he would not be the man
he is.
I try to be familiar with the job so I can appreciate his abilities.
I wait when long hours of tour of duty seperate us, knowing our reunion
will revitalize our marriage.
I pray for his success in his career and for his safe returns. I hope that
he fulfills his career
and that I will never be a deterrent.
I share a common bond with those wives who waited during Belleau Wood,
Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Ichon, Khe Sahn, Beruit, Grenada, Desert
Storm...
Knowing one day, I will be the one waiting.
I choose to let the possiblity of loss increase the intensity of the
moment,
to live fully and to love completely.
My husband has earned his right to be called "Marine".
He has been tested and not found lacking. May I be as worthy of the
title..."Marine Wife"
God bless you and yours...
Godspeed to your husband.
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2007/03/06, 11:26 AM
nice poem, Dfly, wish Hec the best of luck from us and let him know he is in our thoughts and prayers along with you Sweetie. :love:
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\"Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.\" - Lord Thomas Dewar
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2007/03/06, 03:57 PM
I will pass on your messages and thank you for the support, God knows I need it.
I also need a honeybun but I guess that's out of the question, huh?
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2007/03/06, 06:44 PM
Dfly - Prayers are much more effective than a temporary honeybun! Unless of course it's your honey's bun that you need! There is a difference between need and want...I thought you wanted to run around nekid!:) as the winner of this contest!!
Hang in there and keep focused on the day to day stuff.
I'm feeling much better - and ready to attack the ever fabulous squats!!!
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2007/03/07, 11:11 PM
I am feeling better after a illness funk for lst few days, I did do lifting last night and cardio really harsh for me tonight 12 mins on the elliptical and for 3.1 miles which absolutely killed me barely could walk after that but i got squats tomorrow
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2007/03/09, 11:16 AM
I put on my Roxy jean skirt today....and it FITS!!!!Its a size 11...but its a junior size...and it looks GREAT!!!!
I'm excited...I've missed all my cute clothes....
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2007/03/09, 01:27 PM
Good work, KC! very exciting to get out those old, smaller sizes!:) And sooo gratifying to fill up bags of too-big clothes for the Goodwill!
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/03/09, 11:47 AM
Yea, KC! Isn't that the best feeling--getting back into your skinny clothes?
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2007/03/09, 03:41 PM
YEP....I think its time...to unload...I say my big cloths...my size used to be sweat pants...couldnt bare to buy anything in a size...to afraid of the number...it's like I went on a shopping spree...but didnt spend any money...I used to work retail so I have a TON of clothes...cute little skirts...thin fabric fitted t-shirts,I havent been able to wear....afraid of what was hanging over:)...TO much FUN....oh and BELTS!!!!!!I love belts!!!!Especially when they FIT!!!!!!!
OK....done bragging...just having a real good day....
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2007/03/09, 11:43 PM
it will be interesting to see your stats at the end of the week then and the big difference in the numbers KC. i think i have done a really shit job this fortnight but if theres not much improvement i'll have to try harder next fortnight.
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2007/03/10, 04:53 AM
Weighed in this morning and broke a barrier - got under 16st so now I have to say 15st something instead of the 17st something when I started in jan. Yay!
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2007/03/10, 02:29 PM
well christal...I dont think my weight has changed much...maybe a couple of pounds...but everything is firmer...why I can where more fitted clothes...and not worry about whats hanging over the side:)So even if my numbers dont change much...I am still excited with the results...keep at it....look at what you have accomplished so far....your before and after pics are GREAT!!!!!
Good job to you too jon!!!
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2007/03/10, 02:37 PM
Okay, KC, first of all a couple of pounds in two weeks would be fantastic. What more could you ask for? You don't have that much to lose in the first place. I'm ecstatic if I lose a solid 1/2 pound in a month. Unlike you, I don't have skinnier clothes to get into, *sigh*, I'm going to have to buy all new clothes pretty soon. Wish I'd worked in retail!
Cristal--you have ten weeks to go and the first two weeks takes a lot of adjustment. Keep on keeping on...don't miss any workouts, don't beat yourself if your diet isn't perfect, just keep striving to make it so. It's a mindset...that's the hardest part to nail down I find. I think you're going to do great in the end.
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2007/03/10, 11:32 PM
i just did my stats and sent them to amy and to my surprise i had lost centermeters everywhere except my calves they actually went up in size bwahahahaha! the most happiest i am is about my breasts they decreased a wooping 31 centermeters god i hope they keep shrinking! YAY..... i am really gonna stick to the diet and excersize religiously now cause i didn't go so well the last two weeks but still got those results so imagine if i do it properly! ummm Amy are we going to find out how every one is doin? like who's in first place atm or something? ( not that i think i am no way!):big_smile:
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2007/03/11, 12:15 AM
Very good, Christal! You see that? Amazing how motivating results can be. Congrats on the incredible shrinking breasts...can't say I've ever wished for that, lol, but I do understand. I've been trying to sell my bf on how adorable my new B- breasts are. He just laughs. He did that the time I tried on a sexy Victoria's Secret corset, too.
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2007/03/11, 06:08 AM
msmogreen- never wish for big breast especially if your small framed yeah guys might love em but they are just a pain in the you know where, back pain, saggyness( and at 20 i might add urggghh) and not feeling comfortable in any clothes because you think everyone is starring at your breasts.... it also doesn't help that i am blonde GREAT! add big boobs and blonde hair and whatta ya got? a ditzy cheerleader hahahaha. i'd love a B cup no joke more than a handfuls a waste eh?:big_smile:
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2007/03/11, 11:34 AM
As soon as I have everyone's stats (end of today, folks) I will update the stats thread and let you know how you all are doing!
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/03/11, 11:48 AM
Christal--Actually, I believe you on that. A couple of times I've worn pushup bras and inserts to where I was actually sporting cleavage and had the experience of guys looking at my chest while I'm talking and it weirded me out. It was an uncomfortable feeling. I also know that even when I was a full C running or doing aerobics was a bit uncomfortable. I can imagine when they are much bigger. I am pretty much used to NOT being known for my boobs, and I'm really okay with that.
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2007/03/11, 12:13 PM
I hate to jump on your bandwagon, but it's even worse when men are looking at your man-boobs!
:surprised:
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2007/03/11, 12:34 PM
LOL...I guess so! Can't say that thought ever crossed my mind. I could see that one in a comedy sketch.
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2007/03/11, 02:49 PM
Well, it's the end of two weeks and I sent in my stats. I really wasn't expecting much in the way of change due to working far too much, getting too little sleep and consequently not pushing myself as hard as I knew I could. Amazingly enough I did see some change and I can't wait to see what will happen when I really push myself.
New rules for the rest of the challenge:
1. Don't take on more work than can be be done in a reasonable amount of time.
2. Get more than 4 - 5 hours sleep a night.
3. Workout as hard as I know I can.
4. Try to eat a little more so as not to lose any more weight.
5. Keep picturing a smaller butt!
:)
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
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2007/03/11, 05:25 PM
omg get how did you survive on 4-5 hrs sleep? i am a zzzzz lover and gotta have atleast 9-10 so i usually go to bed not long after my daughter so when she wakes up early i'm not like a walking zombie!
hahahahah jonshez, never really thought of that.
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2007/03/11, 06:03 PM
I too was pleasantly surprised that my stats had changed over the past two weeks! I was sick and missed a few days of exercise and then this week was hectic crazy and I had some horrible eating days!
We gave my daughter a surprise 16th Birthday party last night - I didn't even have one bite of the ice cream cake - that I made from scratch - and I only licked the knife once while making it! YEA ME!!! I can control myself and make good choices!
Maybe that will be my new mantra - like Amy's has on her signature line.....
"If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through."
Rosalyn Carter
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK EVERYONE - we can do this!
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2007/03/11, 07:18 PM
Well, I can keep up that pace for about 3 weeks, then I crash and burn for a night.....lol I've always liked being up for a good hour before my boys are up, just to relax and enjoy my coffee and I need a good hour after they're in bed to wind down. My biggest problem is that I've been doing this for so many years, that even when I do go to bed early, I lay awake 'til my usual time so I figure I might as well stay up and get something done.... I really need to retrain myself....lol
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
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2007/03/11, 07:21 PM
Wow, bb - you made homemade ice cream cake and didn't have any?! Man, my boys have been asking me to make homemade ice cream again and I've been too chicken! Way to go!!!
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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
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2007/03/14, 12:00 AM
check the obesity forum for my show! You dont think I will win you better watch out!
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Problems are only opportunities in work clothes-Henry J. Kaiser
The only person\'s opinion that matters is the person in the mirror.-Original
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2007/03/14, 04:39 PM
I have fallen off the wagon big time today. I went to the gym and just sat in the parking lot...I couldn't summon up the strength to go in. I haven't eaten anything since my first meal and shake this morning. I haven't slept in days and I am hormonal.
I'm a mess.
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2007/03/14, 05:30 PM
Hey, not to worry. My favourite quote at the moment....
"Failing isn't falling down, it's refusing to get up."
... or something. Tomorrow is another day, take it one bit at a time, we're here for you.
:love:
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2007/03/14, 07:10 PM
Hey! dfly - Congratulations for at least driving to the gym- you actually made it to the gym. You could have just as easily driven to the Dairy Queen drive-thru. Don't beat yourself up - it's been a hard week for you.
Tomorrow is another day, one small step backward doesn't give you permission to quit, just permission to brush yourself off and jump back into the game.
Hang in there.
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2007/03/14, 11:48 PM
oh i like that jonshez can i steal that as my lil saying at the end of my posts? hehe:big_smile:
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2007/03/15, 05:36 AM
Yup, it isn't something I made up someone much cleverer said it first. I think I have a quotation addiction.
"All you have to do is look straight and see the road, and when you see it, don't sit looking at it ? walk."
Ayn Rand (1905-1982)
Russian-born best-selling writer & philosopher
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2007/03/15, 05:37 AM
Or how about this...
"Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better."
Emile Coué (1857-1926)
French psychologist
:)
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2007/03/15, 05:01 PM
is cleverer a word? hahaha :big_smile:
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2007/03/19, 06:58 PM
Ok, time for some pictures (prepare for horrible expanses of fat computer bloke).
The label should make it pretty self explanatory, I decided to keep a picture record of my progress and when I checked then out tonight it was actually quite pleasing! I still have another 20 - 30 lbs to shed so this is a work in progress!
Apologies for the poor picture quality, these were done on my phone when I hadn't really thought about how useful they might be later.
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/7913/progressep4.jpg
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2007/03/19, 09:40 PM
nice jon good job
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2007/03/19, 10:09 PM
you can really see a change in your arm muscles... getting bigger woohoo
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2007/03/20, 08:03 AM
i think the last two weeks i have really done a shit job i dont know why maybe cause i started back at work and have alot of stress planning my daughters christening anywayi have put on a kilo :-( but i plan to get right back on the wagon for the last few days of the week and see if i can make an improvement. played netball tonight and most of the time i just feel like a huge let down cause i am alot slower than the other girls, sometimes i think they deliberately dont throw the ball to me because of this and to think 3yrs ago i played A grade. i just feel dissapointed in myself.
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2007/03/20, 09:15 AM
Christal, remember what we said about falling down? Make sure you get back up again!
It's a long haul to get back to where we're aiming, keep your eyes on the goal. Take that disappointment and turn it into determination. Look at why you stumbled, understand the reasons and determine to learn from it.
You can do it!
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2007/03/20, 09:22 AM
remember this christal you said it yourself 3 yrs ago...dont expect 3 yrs to come around in 3 months look at the positives you have and set a new higher goal...GET BACK UP! DONT GET ON THAT PONY OUTRUN IT!
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Problems are only opportunities in work clothes-Henry J. Kaiser
The only person\'s opinion that matters is the person in the mirror.-Original
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2007/03/20, 11:42 AM
Christal - Here is my .02 -
Get yourself a notebook, it can be plain or fancy, whatever floats your boat, and write down some clearcut goals for yourself - For example, my note book has at the top of the page :
Ultimate, long-term goal: November 10th, Place in Northstar Competition
Then I have broken that down into smaller goals that need to be achieved each month (pounds lost, etc), working my way back to the day I am writing the list.
On the next page I start my daily goals - for example - today's page looks like this:
Goals for Tuesday, March 20th:
1) Workout
2) Eat six clean meals, one every 3 hours.
3) Drink my gallon of water (this includes water yused for shakes, crystal lite, etc)
4) Do one session of cardio this evening.
5) Remember to take my supplements (vitamin, calcium, etc)
6) Write out my affirmations.
Your goals will vary, depending on the day, but you need to start building that sense of accomplishment that comes with checking off all the little things that you do successfully, every day, that will add up to your ultimate success.
Number 6 on my list is another biggie - affirmations that state what your desired outcome is in present tense terms = they help reprogram your brain. Some examples of affirmations in my notebook are :
"I am naturally lean and muscular"
"My metabolism is faster every day"
"I am so happy and thankful now that I am 150 pounds and 10 percent bodyfat" (this is my goal for Mid-October)
"My muscles are healthy and full"
"I recover and grow easily from my workouts"
Your affirmations can be simple or complex - but they nee to be positive and present tense, as if they are already occurring. Sounds corny, but it has been proven to work.
Also, look for Flyonthewall's post about the mental aspects of getting fit, i will bump it if it isn't still a sticky..
Chin up and get determined - you can accomplish anything you truly apply yourself to, but it takes dedication and action.
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/03/20, 11:45 AM
The post I am thinking of is in the General fitness forum - it is a sticky about the power of positive thinking - print out and read it!
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/03/20, 11:52 AM
hi everyone,
i'm brand new to all this: this site and working out.
im a mother of two kiddies, both under the age of 2 1/2!
i'm 19, 5'2, weigh 125 lbs, and according to my weight scale, i have 30-36% fat.
Look wise, (as my mother puts it) i wear a barrel, with arms and legs stickin out of it!
AKA i have pudge in my middle section, not really much in my back, but as some of you know what your midsection goes through after giving birth...TWICE in 2-3 years!
i dont have much for equipment...a ball, jumprope, 2 lb dmbells.
soon like in a wk i will be getting a cable weight system for lat pull downs, leg extensions, and two other basic exercises that i dont know.
what should i do to build muscle, lose fat and become lean?
and also there is this new machine called gravity force by body by jake, that has 7 in 1 type deal...does anyone know if this will really produce the results i want?
i dont have much room for equipment
thanks!!
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2007/03/20, 11:54 AM
I just answered your questions in the female forum... this post is for the challenge.
If you want to join the challenge as a late entry - you can - read through all of the WSSC challenge-related posts and send me your stats.
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If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalyn Carter
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2007/03/24, 08:43 AM
Its quiet...tooo quiet:)
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Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.
Thomas Carlyle
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2007/03/24, 01:07 PM
Well, I had a real cheat day yesterday, not planned. Started out with my oatmeal but no eggs. I was responsible for bringing in food for a meeting so I planned to eat that for lunch. I ordered healthy, tasty Lebanese food. Shiskabob grilled chicken, lamb and beef, parsley salad, another salad, hummus, eggplant dip/sauch, all very healthy if a little high in fat. Didn't eat the rice or pitas. Not at first. At the end of the day we were distributing leftovers and I got into the rice, mixed it with the hummus and eggplant dip, then said to myself "what are you doing?" and threw the rest away. This was a half hour before I was due to meet my boss and some other coworkers at a restaurant where I had:
2 glasses of wine
two rounds of cracker bread with butter
3 mushrooms sauteed in butter and garlic
3 pieces of very greasy cheese bread, one dunked in the mushroom butter/garlic sauce
beef wellington (which I polished off rather swiftly)
I did have a baked potato and asked for the butter, sour cream, etc. on the side. And I didn't end up using them and only had two bites of my dry potato.
There were a few fresh veggies on my plate, which I ate of course along with some celery.
Guess what? I didn't even feel that full. I didn't get indigestion. If there had been more food in front of me, I would have kept going.
I can't remember the last time I ate like that. But then again, my boss was paying.
Okay, I just wanted to confess. I've been nearly perfect up to this point. Now today I am 5 lbs. heavier than I was this time 2 weeks ago.
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