Checking in!
Won’t let me post my menu because it was under 1,000 calories, but was detoxing today and tomorrow with bone broth. It is so good for the body.
I periodically do this to make sure That my body isn’t ‘addicted’ to anything (carbs, caffeine..)

I did have a stare down at a peanut butter protein bar! I won (only because I went to bed early, to not think about it) lol. 8:30 and heading up!

Into: good luck in tennis!

Niters!

Thank you to all who continue to post, good, bad, and otherwise! It is always great to know I am not in this alone. I managed to do my two-a-day again today and, as promised, my eating was much better today, coming in under goal. Keep fighting the good fight, all!

D 3, W 12.

@jorange88 I feel like my body gets used to a certain way and after 7-10 days, I change it up. I"m not an expert, but I completely have to restart every so often. I also gained weight first, but I constantly remind myself that I have to gain first to lose. I get annoyed when the scale goes up, but I know I was in the right direction. I constantly remind myself that muscle weighs more than fat and to lose the fat, I have to gain the muscle. (don't let the scale control you)
My issue is my skin now. If you lose too fast, that skin hangs and THAT is even more frustrating, so hang in there... nice and slow. My best advice is to rely on the tape measure and not the scale until you can see your muscles. I know this information, I am just terrible at taking my own advice and my body is a pain in the *kitten*, it doesn't respond well and I have to constantly shock it.
BEST TIP I EVER GOT: my doctor told me if you go without food, your body goes into starving mode, so when you DO eat, it stores it because it assumes you will go on a starving spree... So the best thing to do is to constantly eat every few hours, so your body doesn't store it, it uses it.
@kathyNKCSD Bone broth (have to buy good bone broth or you're just buying salt and water). Bone broth has SO MANY benefits, you should really look it up. When you have to fast or substitute meals or snack, the broth is like an actual meal with like 50 calories. I have been forcing myself to drink a cup between meals to fill me up even when I'm not hungry.. (because I'm the person that their body thinks it's starving them, so it stores EVERYTHING)... I like to eat only when starving, then I chow down.
Right now, I'm actually drinking it as a meal to shock and fast my body. I buy Epic Artisanal beef bone broth jalapeño with sea salt (brown jar). I heat it up and drink it. The first couple of times, it was strange, but now.... I absolutely love it! I used to make my own, but realized I was making it wrong. I bought some more bones and will slow cook them for a few days to make my own. I am drinking this stuff way too fast.

@Naomisds I found the more carbs I ate, the hungrier I get. It seems like they actually MAKE you hungry. I realized carbs and Michelle do not mix. I love my veggies and fruit, but I do realize that I can't carb load because it just makes me super hungry and I will eat the house! I had to make protein my main source... (one way to find out if that's you, too. try to cut them down for a few days and if you feel like you're sick or have the flu, you are a carb junkie
I also use stevia instead of sugar (doesn't affect your blood sugar).

Hi everyone!! I had my first TurboKick class last night and it was so fun! It also solidified how out of shape I am. Saturday is an hour of PiYo and I’m pretty sure I might die.

Well I've been doing couch sit-ups during commercials. Also my version of couch aerobics. It's something.

Played dubs earlier today for a bit more exercise.

Completely agree with starvation mode. I believe I've experienced that. Ultimately, fewer calories in helps reduce weight. My two cents anyway.

day 3, week 18
Had a crazy busy day with no time to even grab a snack until 1:30. 7 am this morning I had to take a friend to the emergency room and sat there until they released her at noon. She is OK thank goodness but I completely missed breakfast and lunch. I had to rush to bowling where I missed the first game but got in the next two. Got home and ate a can of sliced carrots, pudding cup and half a banana. Ran to the dentist for a quick visit and then golfed from 3 till 6:30 pm. Finally had a good dinner of meatloaf, sweet potatoes, and peas. Just got done doing my shoulder exercises before seeing the PT tomorrow. Wow, glad today is over. Should sleep well tonight.

Checkling in

I kept meals under control, had a salad at a party, drank 3 nice size glasses of wine, and brought my own dessert ( 2cookies that I ate on the way home)... I took a meal that I knew would not sabotage my efforts or cost me tomorrow. I had planned ahead. (salad with protein and 2 cookies for dessert).

felt nice to get out of the house and away from the responsible life.

Calories say good job, but am super full and the wine buzz says you're a naughty girl...

I thought I was prepared, we'll see ....

Happy Friday all and enjoy your weekend, make smart choices.

day 4, week 22
I'll check in early today before I doze off for a well needed nap. I got run ragged this morning playing singles. Really felt the exhaustion set in the final tie break.
mommabeare - really great how you planned for the party and what you were going to put into your body. It was nice to enjoy friends and make responsible choices with all the food and drinks. You are doing well!!!
naomi - so proud of you succeeding with your two a days this week. I knew when you set your mind to something that you would do it!
To all you die-hard football fans - enjoy your games but beware of the easy to grab football watching junk food. Make smart choices and good luck to all your teams.
Cubbies are playing tonight- first game against Dodgers!!!!
Polish Club dinner/dance tomorrow - menu has polish sausage (which can't be very healthy). I'm going to have get on the dance floor for every one of those polkas they play.
Everyone is doing great - keep it up!!!