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Week 1: I thought I would die! I have the new book. I need something simple, not complicated to follow. I was overwhelmed with the daily prep work for my meals. This is a seriously restrictive program! I wanted to throw in the towel. I feel guilty eating so many starchy potatoes (my food addiction). I eat too many of them!…

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Party! I am joyful for your success and I just love your humor! :drinker:

I lived on LI for three months in the freezing winter. I loved it!

The tragic loss of a love one is traumatic. Circumstances in one's connection with that person can lead to a complicated grief. So, in this we share a common bond. We also share the use of food as an agent to calm our pain. Bingeing for me, numbs the senses and provides for me an escape to avoid interacting with the world…

This recipe is one that I plan to use! Thanks! :smile:

Yes, thegraciouspantry.com is a great resource. They have a wonderful collection of recipes and ideas.

Thank you for the invite. I went to the site and tried to enter via your invitation code, however; it would not accept it. Too bad. I really did like the products.

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I think there are some plantains at the bottom? Am I right? No. Wrong.

Wow! Is that you on the ticker tape? There is such a remarkable difference. You look GREAT! Congratulations!! :happy: This is meant for LeoXearo...simply had to comment! In response to the OP's topic, yes. It happens. In my world, everyone has an opinion; even me! :laugh:

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All of the above, howeverrrrrr...I say we gang up and have a serious conversation with that @#%$ SCALE! :mad: INTERVENTION TIME!!! I have a fast moving vehicle and we can stuff ourselves in it and toss it out the window, while doing 120 MPH over a bridge!!!!! Then we all hang out with the guy with the beer and bar nuts!…

Tee hee..:laugh: (Shhh...me too, me too!)

I had the same problem. :sad: I simply added vanilla extract to the half gallon, gave it a major shake and MAGIC! :happy:

I have used orange extract in plain mint tea to elevate the taste and it was a hit with friends and family. I have used almond and lemon extract in cakes and cookies and they were quite tasty. My favorite is the vanilla...just can't get enough. I am wondering, if you go to the company's site; perhaps they have some recipes…

I can relate to this! I look like Humpty Dumpty (really, it's true). I have lost 15 pounds and the first place I have noticed a difference are with my extremities. I look like I have skinny legs and arms with a big round egg in the center. Yup, yup...Humpty and I are related...secrets out. :laugh: PS: I only noticed the…

You are such a good storyteller. I think you look GREAT!!!! Bells, whistles and a crowded room cheering you on! :drinker: :drinker: :happy: :wink: :drinker: As for me, keep those old photos of the truth smacking me in the face? No way! Destroyed them all!!!!! No regrets! :laugh:

I will pray for resolution and good outcomes in regards to your concerns. It concerns me that you feel empty inside. I find when these types of situations occur, talking it out with a family member or a close friend helps. :smile:

Welcome Stephanie from Canada! Glad you are on board. I'm Ivonne and I am 56 years old (old enough to be your mother!) from Bethlehem, PA (northeastern part of the state of Pennsylvania). I have been at this a short time, however; it has been very helpful. I have lost 15 pounds since joining in late June. I have found that…

I can't tell you how many bumps and bruises I have from falling off the wagon countless times. Learning and practicing new patterns and behaviors is a difficult thing to master and it involves a few falls and bruises. You have been doing so well, then a fall once in a while does not define the total journey. So, dust off…

As I'm new to all of this, I can't give you direction. However, I can say that I do see some positives. Your weight is stable, you are not gaining. This is positive. From your story and your ticker, your stats are impressive and motivating to me. I do very little exercise, whereas you are active (so impressive). I have…

YES! I see the difference. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: You're doing so GREAT! :happy:

WOW!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: You look GREAT! This inspires me! :happy:

WOW!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Enjoy looking great in them!

To all the Emily's in the world :drinker: I'm so sorry about your school experience of being bullied. This is an issue that has haunted our society for as long as I can remember. Hats off to you for rising above it. You look FANTASTIC! Thank you for taking the time to share your story. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! (Bells, whistles,…

Me too! Me too! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! (Bells, whistles, crowds cheering!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: ) Your story inspires me to keep going forward. Thank you for taking the time to share. I'm exceedingly happy for you! :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

One thing I really like about myself...hmmm...I find this difficult to answer. I like my introspective nature. This topic is a good one and I enjoyed the positive nature of the question. Thanks! :happy:

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Me too. :sad: I would like to hear from someone who is further on in their journey and have gone through this. :ohwell: