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Since I am not "actively" trying to lose weight in this cycle, I have been doing some thinking around my own maintenance. I have been looking at my own "all-or-nothing" tendencies, and perfectionism, and seeing that I still have some challenges around moderation. I am reading a good book called "Love food, live well",…

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Oh yah if I do it again I think I will skip the first month, or just shorten it to two weeks. That first month is great to ease you in if its been awhile, and it's not intimidating. But if you have been regular you will find the intensity jumps a lot in month two. And month 3 well.....lol! One thing I have done is in month…

Did "Yogalosophy" DVD last night and I loved it! My scale is being very kind to me, I am eating in the 1350-600 ish range right now, and not losing but not gaining, my body feels good at this weight except for a teeny tiny muffin toppy thing, like another inch my waist would make me happy (get to 30 inches). I get Lasik…

Oh totally! I am going to do the same, I love the accountability and I feel like this is a nice safe space (to obsess over my scale lol) Let's just keep going!

Feeling good, albeit a bit puffy, today. Had a great day yesterday, felt like I ate a good amount and had a great workout. Gonna keep going! Getting my consult appointment for LASIK eye surgery today. I freaking hate P90X. I know it's a solid program in terms of results but I am bored to tears, and Tony is so cheesy. Hope…

Oh you are doing great!!!!

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Forgive. Deep Breaths and lemon water. Take a quiet moment to yourself and ask what was the precurser - was it temptation? a tough day? What emotions were broiling? We all do it, don't feel bad. But your binge is trying to tell you something, see if you can find the deeper message and learn from it. ((hug!))

Hi Guys there is a group on here if you're interested. Only listen to comments on the 17DD from people who have actually read the book. Some people...... :flowerforyou: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10461-17-day-diet-to-start-off-2013-healthy Just tell them you are doing a clean-eating plan, that doesn't focus on…

Excellent reminder, so glad everything is good with you!

Wow!!! All that and a triathalon too! What you did with one year is amazing!

OK, things got a little messed up there for awhile --Let's have a little recap: Cycle 1 went well. I lost 5 lbs and got to an all time low. Feelings of success, hope, possibility. In Cycle 2, rather than following the diet, I got myself a little case of hubris, thought I was so close to goal, I'll just keep going with…

You are doing fantastic! Slow and steady will get you there!!!!

Ok guys I've made a decision to finish this cycle off using the cycle 2 menu and upping my net cals by 150 calories. My body is solidly telling me I am pushing it. It's painful to "slow down" when I am only 5 lbs away! But the logic of the diet is that you are not meant to be that strict forever, and I can see why. I'd…

Omigosh I'm really struggling! Work stress, cravings, and I am wearing glasses that gave me a headache all day, kids are sick and I am fighting off their cold. Cheated with a protein bar and some chocolate chips. I am going to try and get a workout in but I really just want to crawl under the covers. This sucks. Wah.

I would say yes, but you need to really make sure that you get enough calories. It's really easy to undereat if you are not careful, and then you might have milk supply problems. I would also ease off on the green tea, because I am not sure about that. Other than that it's just a higher protein lower carb plan! Here's what…

Yup and that's a Good thing!!!

140.0 again. That means I am poised for another drop, I know it! I'll try to get a decent workout in tonight! CYCLE 1 (part II) My rules for myself are as follows: 30-60 minutes exercise per day C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein Highest weight: 215 pregnant C1 Starting Weight: 145.8 C1 Ending Weight: 140.8…

Excellent!!! Lets finish what we started!

Wow that's fantastic you exceeded your goal! Nice!

Wow what a difference! Nice job!

140.0. Scale kept flickering down to 139.8, it was maddening! Having a healthy day but hard to stick to 17dd rules, went to a vegan cafe for brunch and had a cashew Benny on sweet potato with kale, coffee with maple syrup. So not cycle 1, but how can you call that bad lol? CYCLE 1 (part II) My rules for myself are as…

Good old cut up chicken breast or lunch meat in a cooler. Low fat cheese strings. Just get dressing on the side and dip your fork at each bite! Hit a Wendy's????

Atta girl! The shred is killer!

So I had another cheat meal last night. Thank goodness I didn't see 142 again on the scale! Stress is ramping up in my life, and that is always when I have faltered in the past. I need to keep my eating and workouts as the primary focus in order to be successful. That's not necessarily wholistic, but it's true. This last…

CYCLE 1 (part II) My rules for myself are as follows: 30-60 minutes exercise per day C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein Highest weight: 215 pregnant C1 Starting Weight: 145.8 C1 Ending Weight: 140.8 C1B Starting Weight: 140.8 C1B Goal Weight: 138 1-04/06 -140.2 :-) 2-04/07-142 - water weight from my little…

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No, but I am bumping cause I have the same question. I love Bob's yoga too BTW.

Whew this week has been exhausting - work stress, plus my daughter's "swimming career" has me at the pool several times a week (she's 9 but I am very proud!) SO getting in workouts has been hard on those days, I need a better plan. She and I did do yoga together last night which was super-cute. I have been trying to keep…