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Ok, why the krap did I feel the need to celebrate my onederland achievement with food. Isn't that what got me to 255 to start with. Well, I celebrated for a few days and guess what??? This morning I am 201. I still have so much to change about my thinking. Having said that, I refuse to change my ticker and I refuse to leave onederland. I am back on track today, and when I am back down these 2 pounds I will choose a different way to celebrate!!!

I am staying on plan today because staying on plan works, and I am entered in a weight loss challenge that ends April 28. The prize is $500.00. I WANT TO WIN!!!

I'm staying on plan today because I haven't for 2 days now and I don't want to gain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am giving myself a kick in the rear to get back in gear!!

After a fill my doc has me do liquids for the rest of the day, then mushy for breakfast and lunch the following day, then regular food for supper. So.....if I had a fill yesterday I would be eating solids my next meal, so I think it will be fine.

Yeah!! You are getting close to half way!!!! Hope you feel better real soon!!

I thought that was a really cruel thing to do to Micheal as well. I am sick of david A as well. Kristy Lee is gaining some ground with me. She didn't act like a little brat this week and her song was really good. As for the religous song, I thought it was beautiful. It really showcased their vocals. I don't think it says that you have to be "religous" to give back. American Idol showcases many different genres and themes of music. Whynot do a religous one as well. I rather liked it!! Lots more than Dolly's special. :sad_smile:

Well, tonight was date night, so I am not even going to list what I ate. We took Dylan back to the doctor today because he is running fever again and having more trouble breathing. The good news is that the xray today looked better. The junk in his lungs is breaking up, so he sounds worse. The doctor is going to give him a round of steroids, but he really thinks he will start to improve. I just got home and he is sleeping. He looks like his breathing has improved allready. I hope your fill helps. I think I am going to start drinking my shake again. I want to find something that will work from now on. I am not looking for perfection. I do notice since adding more carbs I am having a lot more sugar cravings. I have got to learn to deal with that better. So sorry to hear that you have a staph infection. Take very good care of yourself. The gym will still be there when you are well. We are going to be out and about all day tommorow, so I will probably eat out. I am going to just focus on making the best choices that I can. Hope you get to feeling better real soon. Will say a prayer for you to heal soon and feel lots better!!!

Anyone out there need support and accoutnability daily as far as diet??? I know I sure do. This thread is for those of us who would like to check in daily, tell what we ate, share recipes, and provide support to one another on this journey!! We all have good and bad days. Having support from others helps me get back up and keep going. If you're game, just join in. Make it a great day!!! Amy

Ok, yesterday was just aweful. I am ready to go today. Here's my deal. I am so NOT a breakfast eater, however, I do understand that it is important. I can manage a Atkins shake each morning for breakfast, but since starting this I have skipped breakfast all together. I think this might be why I am more hungry. I am boiling an egg right now, but do you think it would be a huge deal to drink my shake. i know, it is sooo processed and so not whole. What do ya think??

I am staying on plan because I didn't yesterday, and I felt like crap. I am staying on plan today because I am in onederland and I want to stay there. Losingjusme permenantly kicked me out of twoterville, so if I gain I have nowhere to go.

Way to go Jennypoo!!!!

Oh Georgia, that sounds miserable. Staph infection is nothing to play with. I am glad you are going to the doctor tommorow. I hope your fill goes well too. I had an off day. I feel tired and hungry. Not sure what is going on. I am eating Breakfast tommorow to see if that makes a difference. Today B-Nothing L-4 nachos D-2 chicken wings(without skin), brocolli, and 1/4 plum S-Raisin Bran, 2 popsicles Ready to start again tommorow.

I have read threads about the couch to 5K and thought it impossible for me to run again. Then it happened... I was at the gym last week and, like Forest Gump, I just started to run!!! I ran for 7 minutes. I wanted to cry. I used to be a distance track runner in school and honestly thought that was just a piece of my past. Well, I now plan to make it a part of my future as well. I am going to train to run a 5k. I haven't found one close to me, but I will start looking. So........Who wants to join me in doing the couch to 5K!!!!!! I am going to start tommorow, March 30. Let's get moving!! Here's the link for instructions. Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan Amy

Not 4 tacos, 4 nachos. I probably would have puked 4 tacos.

I'm staying on plan for the rest of today, because the first half sucked!

Yay Georgia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

welcome Sunshine!!!

WOOHOO I am soo proud for your pound. A pound means a TON after a plateau. You will probably start seeing the pounds fall off now. I have been really bad today. The doctor thought Dylan's lungs sounded junky, but he will be ok. Keep doing breathing treatments. We had to go to a foster parent visit. While the baby was in the visit I ate 4 tacos. They were really cheesy. BAD BAD BAD!!!! I am not even going to wait until tommorow!! I am back on track right now.

I have been told that some insurance companies will pay for ps after weight loss. I called mine and they said that the docotor would have to send in request for coverage. The lady said that while it may be medically necessary for some, it may not be for others. Has anyone ever had insurance pay for their ps and what "symptoms" would make it medically necessary. I would love to get this part of my journey covered by insurance if that is a possibility. Thanks, Amy

Dylan's breathing is worse this morning. We go back to the doctor at 8:30. I gave him a breathing treatment about 4am, and it seemed to help a little. He is not running high fever anymore. Maybe the junk in his lungs is just breaking up and sounds worse. We'll see this morning. I am not going to try to be religous with this either. I am going to focus on whole, healthy foods. I am not going to eat bread either, but I will probably have some dairy as well. I will try to keep it to a minimum. Have a great day!! Amy

I did pretty well today. Didn't eat Breakfast (I have got to work on that!!!) L - steamed zuchini, baby carrots, brocolli, and edamame D - baked tilapia, steamed brocolli, cauliflower, and baby carrots S - Tall sugar free, nonfat vanilla caramel Machiatto I know, the starbucks was not the best choice, but I was celebrating onederland. I figure made with sugarfree syrup and not fat milk it isn't TOO bad. I can see I am going to have a hard time with the no milk part too. How did your day go?????

Thanks guys!! After only losing 5 pounds last month it really feels good to be losing again. I have added exercise and really started watching what I eat. My doctor told me that she felt like I was at a point where I would only lose about 5 pounds a month. I am soooooo not ready to be in the 5 pounds a month club. Today's activity.........ran/walked 5k on the treadmill, & 30 minutes on the stationary bike.

It is storming really bad here and our satelite can't get a signal!! ARGGHHHHH!! Yall will have to tell me which ones I should get on itunes and watch!! I AM SOOOOO FRUSTRATED!!!!

Well, I have gotten off track with the 5k. I signed up to run a 5k in May, so I no longer have 9 weeks to prepare. I am running/walking 5k Monday through Friday with breaks on Saturday and Sunday. Today I finished it in 44 minutes. This is improving from 53 minutes. I am getting there, but this running is kicking my butt!!!