LOVE THYSELF Challenge

**DoNiSe2009** · March 1st, 2009, 02:28 PM

I started 30mg phen today
current weight 235.8 ( slacked pretty bad last week and was off phen )
back on track tho and not giving up no matter how long it takes!!!!!

**hat-lady** · March 1st, 2009, 07:15 PM

good to hear from you all! It's Sunday........
I weighed in...... I lost 1/2 lb. better than nothing.
WE HAVE 4 WEEKS LEFT ON THE CHALLENGE.
Lets see what we can do!
lets have a great week! later......... HL

**Chrijodo** · March 2nd, 2009, 09:53 AM

My weigh in yesterday was 177.4.. sorry it's a day late. I am getting SO close to my weight goal for the challenege.. might have to pick a new goal LOL YAY!!

**hat-lady** · March 2nd, 2009, 10:33 PM

Hello everone.
pretty good day today
fruit/ 1/2 muffin
tea
soup 1c
1/2 turkey sandwich
banana
turkey 4 oz
green beans
v8 juice
1/2 c mac & cheese

I wish I had not ate that. oh well.....
I have busy week this week. I go on business trip thursday. gearing up myself for resisting food served.
later...HL

**Sydney28** · March 2nd, 2009, 10:41 PM

HL, enjoy your trip. If you can't resist the food, remember just eat small portions. Your menu is awesome, I need to eat more snacks. I think that would help me burn a few more calories.

Cheli, u go girl! The lbs are melting off of you!

Anyway I did weigh myself last night and I'm at 189 now. So glad I lost 3lbs. I'm in the 80's and want so bad to be in the disco era 70's. Yay!

Have a great week!

**hat-lady** · March 3rd, 2009, 05:31 PM

a day of stress.....
there is always my mom...........
then my husbands folks.........
his mom very ill is going to try quadruple bypass... its iffy she will survive the surgery.
His dad in in nursing home. was turned down for medicade. so husband took off work today to sell off their things, Make funeral arrangements, pay their bills etc. Then there is his brother (and wife) they will come when mil goes in for surgery. they will stay here. My house is not in -law- clean at this point. ( guest room, and that bath OK,) but the rest of the house .............. I have to work tomorrow and leave on business thursday.......... Ugh! I will probably stay up all night cleaning. Husband not pleased I will not cancel on trip.
Today is our anniversary 36 years! and we are on edge with one another.
Anyway
today
fruit
1cup soup 7 crackers
raw veggies
100 cal popcorn
We will go out for dinner, I will eat light, ( but maybe drink heavy......)
not really. I wanted to post because I will be BUSY later this evening... cleaning!
I hope every one is ok.. Thanks for the post sydney. thanks for the PM cilla
Looking forward to keeping up with all of you. HL

**SweetRRT** · March 4th, 2009, 12:46 PM

sorry i've been so absent lately.
my dad got really really sick and has been in the hospital for 2 weeks. since i'm the only child, and help take care of him and my mom (both in their 70s) i have been busy with them and my little one and working.
my dad had a triple bypass and is headed to rehab today. please pray or think about us

i havent been doing great w/ all the stress and hospital food, however ive been making okay choices.
still no sodas at all, and drinking all my water. walking up the stairs in the hospital vs. the elevators (4 flights about 4 times a day up and down) and trying to get calories around 1200.

it ****s when life throws you a curve ball.
i haven't weighed in a few days. but last time i did, i had lost 12 lbs. (i think that was about 2 weeks ago.)
i am planning on weighing tonight at work to see how much i've gained!!!!! then today is the start of getting back on track for me.

glad you girls are doing so well!!!

**Chrijodo** · March 4th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Sydney.. WTG on being in the 180s!! That's awesome, you are getting close to goal! WTG

Sweet... I hope your dad is doing better and that things start to calm down for you soon.

As for me.. I had my 1 month check up today. I am down 16.6 lbs as of today but my weigh in day isn't until tomorrow. YAY

**Sydney28** · March 4th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Yay Cheli!!! Keep up the good work.

Hat Lady you have A LOT going on. Hang in there and take it one hour, one minute at a time. I'm sorry to hear about the surgery, but hope for the best for your M-I-L. Breathe...we're here to listen to you vent. Happy 36th Anniversary!

Sweet you have a lot on your shoulders too. Yes, I will keep you and HL in my prayers!

I hope things take a turn for the better for all of you soon.

**shaynsethsmom** · March 5th, 2009, 10:33 PM

ok my weigh in date was yesterday ! i am the same .. nothing lost nothing gained .... been a bad week .... next week will be better... i have a cake 2 do tonight and mints ...gotta keep my hands out of the icing .... ok girls !! i will check back in when i have a little more time .... xoxoxoxo.. Ang

LZ · March 7th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Hi all.

I am LZ and I have been a slacker for the past 6-7 weeks. i was off phen during that time and just went back to Doc Thurs. Hey was mad at me and sent me to a nutrition counseler, but refilled my phen too.

Heck, part his fault he tried to put me on Phen D and it just did not work for me. The break was good but I gained 11 pounds. Probably 5-6 in the past 2 weeks so I hope that comes off easily. He just does not understand how easy it is for me to gain weight. (whine,whine call the whambulance).

OK, that time is over now--it is recommittment time. So I went back to the first post to see challenge requirements so I can set my goals.

1. Exercise--cardio 3x per week and strength training two. Also I bought a pedometer and was trying to get in 10,000 steps a day. I have not reached it yet--it really does not count accurately. But my goal is to hit 10,000 steps at least one day in the next week so I can see how it feels.
2. Water at least 64 ounces--no sweat

as long as I pay attention.
3.Log food and exercise. I am using myfitnesspal. The nutritionist put me on a 1200 calorie plan so I will stick with it. It is a balanced exchage type plan. Yesterday I made it! Less than 1200 healthy calories.

LZ · March 7th, 2009, 09:01 AM

I wasn't done......

I am LZ 43 y/o Mom of an 18 y/o daughter and 11 y/o son. I work at home on our small farm and taking care of all of my Mom's business. She resides 10 minutes away from my door in a nursing home. This past week I was able to send her tax info to her CPA and take ours to our CPA after 4 days of working on it. That is the day I went back to the Doc. So...I feel very accomplished this week.

My initial weight is 153 goal for April FOOLS day is 145. I will also go back to the Doc that day. That is a lot, but the last 5-7 pounds I gained was in two weeks so i am hoping if I stay on program I can get it off!

I need to read back in the challenge and see how you ladies are doing.

LZ · March 7th, 2009, 09:19 AM

Ang, glad to see you are sticking with it. That is the hard part with me. I have been working on this for 3 years! That 6-7 weeks was the longest slacking off I have had.

Sweet, I can relate to the parent issues. I am not the only child---just the only one that takes care of Mom. I can't complain as I quit my corporate job to keep up with life.
I will pray for you and your Dad.

Hat Lady, sounds like you have your hands full. I hope your trip goes well.

Sydney, great loss! Keep up the great work.

Chrjdo, you are doing awesome. Wow, what a month February was for you.

DoNiSe, how is the 30mg treating you?

Have a great day all. I am getting ready to go work in the garden. I hope the wind does not blow me away!

**DoNiSe2009** · March 7th, 2009, 10:24 AM

I worked out for 45min-1hour 4x this week!!!
I am really hoping for a good number loss this week
espically since I started a new dose of phentermine
the last 3 weeks I think I got less then 1lbs each week!
ready to get things going again
and staying focused!!!
hopefully next week I can hit the gym 4times also!

weigh in tomorrow!!! good luck everyone

**KittyPie2** · March 7th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Hi guys!

First of all, I just want to apologize for falling off the wagon AGAIN, and losing touch with everyone and not checking in with the challenge. I've been having lots of issues lately, and not sure what is wrong with me..... I've been on my period for three weeks now, I had a bladder infection last week, I can't sleep, I am severly depressed and got some Wellbuterin, no energy, no motivation and my back hurts constantly!! I got bloodwork done thinking my fatigue might be a thyroid issue, but it's not. All my tests are normal.... even cholesterol which I can't hardly believe since I eat such bad food!

PLUS.....I have asthma, and I don't know if any of you know this, but the government banned all inhalers that contain CFC's because it damages the Ozone layer!!! WTF??? I"ve been taking the same inhaler for 20 years and just had to stop two weeks ago. I am starting to think half of my issue's are withdrawal symptoms. But, anyway, they take our inhalers away because of the Ozone???!!! Don't you think there are way more worries out there besides inhalers? I mean, we're not spraying them into the atomosphere, we are spraying it into our lungs!!!!! So, I had to change inhalers to this new HFC kind and it does not work!! The first time I took it it burned like hell. The second time I took it I thought I was having a heart attack b/c of the chest pain I had. The third time I took it, my back spasmed up and I couldn't move for about 45 seconds. Well, needless to say, I stopped taking that one and am now taking the over the counter Primatene Mist, which works, thankfully. BUT.... guess what? They are soon going to be taking them off the shelves too!!!!

This really pisses me off. The government takes away our inhalers that work and keep our lungs open and replace them with inhalers that don't work and are causing asthma sufferers to go to the hospital. I don't understand this. I really want to get a petition going, but I don't know the first thing about doing something like that.

Okay.... so that's my whinefest for the day. Sorry, but I have alot on my mind.

Good news is... this Wellbuterin I am taking is helping me cut down on smoking. (Yes, I smoke even though I have asthma!! It's a bad addiction, not a choice) But, I was smoking about 8 cigs a day, and now I'm down to one, maybe two a day, and the urge is practically gone, I don't even think about it. The only time I want one now is if I smell it and then I'm like "ohhh, a smoke would be good about now".

Bad news is.... I am up to 221.5. I've been off phen since Feb. 16th. I am going to be starting it again this coming week.

**KittyPie2** · March 7th, 2009, 11:26 AM

HAT-LADY.... I just want to say "thank you" for keeping up the challenge motivation while I was gone.

LZ.....HELLO my PHREND!! So good to see you!!!

SYDNEY: Core Rhythms is a good dancing/belly workout.

Okay, so what week are we on starting tomorrow? Week 5?? I went back and read all the posts from the last time I was on here and these are the weights I have. Please let me know if anything needs corrected......

HAT-LADY.........191.5
DONISE.............235.8
DONNAMEX.........186.4
SHAYNSETHMOM......192
CHRIJODO.........177.4
SYDNEY...........189
ME...............221.5
LZ..............153

CDCREATIONS... I know you posted, but I didn't see your weight. This would be for last Sunday weigh in.

I also need last Sunday's weights for:

SWEETRRT and CILLA37

I am assuming that PINKDAISY, JESSDABEST are not participating anymore since they haven't weighed in since the first week. ?? HEY GIRLS....it's never to late to join again!!

I have got to step it up and get moving. Co-ed softball starts May 11th!!! I have to get in shape. I noticed my back-fat is worse than ever!! Time to stop being lazy! Thankfully the weather is getting warmer so I can start taking walks!

Well, I better go for now. I will be back on Monday to check on weigh-ins for this week. Good job everyone for sticking to this and losing those pounds!!!!

ps..... 1 ounce lost is better than 1 ounce gained!!

**Chrijodo** · March 7th, 2009, 02:15 PM

YAY I'm so glad you are back on track and ready to get moving again! You'll start feeling better being on track again!

I'll be back tomorrow with my weigh in for this week

**shaynsethsmom** · March 8th, 2009, 02:16 AM

hi guys .. ok so.... i am not so back on track ... i think Kittypie and I are both just uuuggghhhhh .... cant seem to come out of it ... BUT WE WILL !!! glad to see you back Kitty ... i have done nothing this week . besides clean my house ... no working out at all ... the days just keep flying by , and before i know it ... its time to weigh in again ... think i will weigh in on wed... that is my offical weigh in day .. and my girl friend and i are getting together tomorrow to work out ... maybe walking and unloading all our issues will help me get back on track ...on a positive note .. it was a beautiful day here today .. and we did get outside and wash the cars .. and we had a water balloon fight with the kids ...... it was fun !!! i have a new deadline .. my husband and i are big race fans ... well Talladega is in about 9 weeks .. and i want to be the pretty chick at our campsite .. not the pretty fat chick ... we also sit in the highest stands and i am sure kitty, and Lz.. remeber me b****in last year about all those steps i have to climb ... well ladies its not any better this year .... same seats , same amount of stairs .... so i have nine weeks to get my butt in gear ... i would like to lose about 15 pounds ... and gain endurance .... the pilates has been helping in that area ... i think its the breathing ... ok girl s.. i will check back in tomorrow or Monday .... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK !!!! you guys are awesome ...xoxoxoxoxo Ang

oh ,. and Glad to see you back LZ...

LZ · March 8th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Hey Ang---Texas is coming up the first weekend in April. We got season tickets this year and it will be our first time camping out there. I am so excited. I can't wait! Come on I am just getting back in the swing. Let's motivate each other.

Still in the honeymoon period on the phen. I am motivated and calories for yesterday 1020. Kept my carb servings at 4 like I am suppossed to. Plus I got a bunch of exercise yesterday working in the garden and out in the yard for several hours. I did lose my pedometer. I am going to get another one. At least they are cheap now.

So weigh-in 151.4. Down 1.6 in two days----I am sure it is water weight. I also did well on my water yesterday. Slacking today. I will down some more starting now.

Happy Sunday!

**hat-lady** · March 8th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Hello everyone! Kitty.... ! I am so glad you are back!
I had an OK trip. Business wise things did not go all that well. The economy is REALLY giving me cause for concern. My sales were down by a full third. ( really bad)
One of the best things that happened was that the first thing my client said was "OH my gosh .......... You have lost so much weight!!"
No one here at home has ever even noticed!
I had a great time socially.. wined and dined..................Partied.............
anyway I do not dare to get on the scales today.
I will wait till tomorrow AM. I will see what this really cost me!
Donise you seem to be clicking right along. Sweet, keep hanging in there.
LZ glad you're here. Everyone keep up the fight! I'll check in tomorrow. HL

**shaynsethsmom** · March 8th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Hi guys ... today has been a good day for me , i did pilates tonight , and went for a walk today .. 3 miles ... it was fun to be outside ... it was such a nice day ! my eating was alot better today also .. so a good start for me for this week .. my girlfriend and i are going to be getting together every other day to work out together .... Thank God for friends ....
Lz ... i am here for the motivation ... wow my husband would love season passes , we go to both races at Talledega , every year , same seats, same camp site ... it is alot of fun .... i try not to let him know how much i love it 2 ... so he still takes me on normal vacations ... we would visit every track if it was up 2 him ... i have to make it 2 the mountians at least once a year .... and then the kids love the beach .... so i just pretend to not love it as much as he does , but it gets in your blood !!!

ok girls , great Job this week !!! keep moving !!! xoxoxo Ang

LZ · March 9th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Wow, I haven't felt this good on an early Monday morning in a long time. Of course, when I got on the scale and was down to 149 I was excited. Also, I popped a couple of benadryl last night and went to sleep at 9. I

I had a good nights sleep. Managed to chug my water and calorie total was 937.

Ok, watching the news brings me right back down to earth. Kitty, the pastor that was shot in Maryville was fairly close to your area, correct? How sad.

Hat Lady, I need to go back and read your bio. What do you sale---hats? Maybe apparel. It is a serious recession iin this country, but historically it should start to get better soon.

I will keep your family in my prayers. Sounds like you are contendiing with a lot of illness.

Ok all, let's start the week off right. I plan to do a lot of work outside today. The weather has been georgeous, but is supposed to cool down and hopefully rain by mid-week. I'm about ready to start a rain dance. It has been so dry here.

Have a great day!

**CDCreations** · March 9th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Good morning all! I have been away for a bit, and Kittypie, I have gained (I'm at 235), and frustrated about that - good grief, I've got a wedding for my daughter coming up in June, something that I thought would have given me the greatest motivation, but I'm still eating! Was hoping I could "wean" myself away from phen, but I am seeing that now is not the time to do that. When I try to do this by myself, I don't have the control, I end up eating everything in sight, and I hate the fact that I can't do this without the phen ... Went to my clothes closet over the weekend, and had to start pulling outfits (again) that I cannot fit, I hate this!!! Cute jeans, adorable tops, taking up space because I can't fit them, so I moved them into the spare closet for now. Been depressed and feeling so out of control with this food thing - I had a talk with hubby yesterday, we were just sitting outside, enjoying the weather, and I started sharing about all the things that are on my mind about the house, family, and even I was amazed at how much I had going on inside my head; no wonder I'm eating like a crazed woman!! But then I came to the realization that I can no longer make excuses and blame everything and everyone for the reason why I'm overweight. It's me and me alone, and only I can do something about it; no one is forcing food at me, I'm the one making all these terrible food choices and decisions and eating when I'm not even hungry ...

So today starts a new day in my fight against weight loss - I've been drinking great water so far today, I had sugar-free fruit cocktail for breakfast, and I plan to walk today during lunchtime. I will go to Curves this evening (didn't go at all last week), and I'm gonna be putting those cute clothes back in my wardrobe real soon!! Whew, had to get all that out, so glad you all are here; we're gonna do this together!!!

**hat-lady** · March 9th, 2009, 03:44 PM

Val, good to hear from you. I lament with you.
Kitty, onward I know you have it in you. rediscover your focus.
Shaynsethsmom, Hang in there!

I weighed this morning.... Lost 1 1/2
WoW! I know I really tried to eat light while I was gone and drank water. But I did eat some things that were fried, and I know one dish I was served had gobs of sour cream , cheese, etc. Ate a small portion, but consumed alcohol to excess..........
I am pleased, but know that my weekend will slow this weeks loss.
later, HL

**Sydney28** · March 9th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Hello everyone! I love reading all of your posts, it helps me so much to know that we all have ups and downs.
Glad to see you're back Kitty, hang in there! You too CDcreations
Hatlady and Cheli congrats!!! Whoo-hoo!!!
Shaynsethsmom, I can so relate to your setback. I'm doing pilates today and I'm looking forward to it.
DoNeSi2009, You've motivated me with your workout! Keep it up!

Well I did not exercise one time last week. Just a super busy week with my sons baseball practices/games, I did housework and of course my day job. Well I did start eating more snacks during the day, but I lost it on Friday. I ordered thin mint (Girl Scout cookies), those are just extra good. I would've been okay if I didn't eat any. I had about 8 of them--not good. So I thought okay, I've been doing housework and going up and down the stairs etc. I got on the scale last night and "no change", I didn't gain or lose. I just don't feel excited about that, but I am glad I didn't gain. So I'm at 189 again!

LZ · March 10th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Good morning.

I had a great day yesterday. I worked outside for hours and burned at least 700 calories maybe more. Intake calories were around 1350, a little high but they were healthy and considering how much I burned not bad at all. I plan on working outside more today.

I am currently in the process of making the Super Dieter's Soup I found on the main boards the other day. It really sounds good.

Hat Lady - great loss.

Val, Don't you feel better just being back on track? I gained 11 pounds in 6 weeks without the phen. Ii think I caught myself just in time, I was just about to blow it off then I got up my courage and went to face an unhappy Doc. He really doesn't understand how easy it is to gain. I wonder what his story is. He is built like my husband tall & thin. i know he is diabetic and he used to run 5 miles a day in his younger years.

How did everyone do yesterday?

Have a skinny day. TTYL

**hat-lady** · March 10th, 2009, 10:01 AM

Yes, LZ it was a nice day yesterday, I also worked in the yard some.
Sydney, hello!
Val... come on... you can move forward.
shaynsethsmom you can too...
cheli .... WOW you are doing great!
Donise... how is is going? you pics are wonderful!
Kitty..we have 3 weeks left on your challenge you can finish this.
I have lost 7 pounds on the challenge. My goal was 12 lbs. I really hope I can lose the 5 lbs it will take to get me there. I had hoped to be walking 3 miles on my tread mill but am only up to 2. ( I am in horrible shape and I am the oldest in this group) I just might be able to meet that goal as well.
Everyone have a great day. HL

**CDCreations** · March 10th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Hello all! Yeah LZ, I must admit, I do feel really good about getting back on track, I really do, because I know what will be around the corner; I need to lose this weight, and I can't do that while continuing to stuff myself with foods that are not smart choices, but gurl, all I can say about this water drowning and smalll portions is that it is a challenge!! And sounds like you're doing great; way to go!!

Hi Sydney, boy do I know about those girl scout cookies, samoas are my favorites, and I think each and every cookie contains a pounds' worth of carbs and weight gain, whew! Hi Shaynsethsmom, yep, you've got to be able to get up all those steps at the races, and this is the perfect time to get yourself in breathing shape to be able to handle it - I hear that the pilates is really good for that too; gurl, you'll do just fine!! Hat Lady, I'm so sorry to hear about how this economic situation has hit your business ... I do congratulate you on your weight loss, excellent!

I am still sticking with my great plan -- hard to do, difficult, challenging, all of that, but I know that it will so be worth it all - went to Curves last night, and when doing the machines, I increased my reps, and by the time I was done, I was sweating big time! So tonight I will either go back there, or do my stationary bike - I saw a coworker yesterday, and the 2-piece suit she was wearing was literally hanging off of her! So I asked her what she was doing, and she told me that she has been eating only 1/2 of her meals (like 1/2 of her lunch sandwich and dinner meals), and saving the other half to eat the next day. She said that when she goes out to dinner with hubby, she only eats 1/2 of her meal, and packs the other half for the next day - she said that she is surprisingly full and satisfied, but not stuffed. Also, she is working out 4 days a week of walking 1 1/2 to 2 miles. Back to the basics, cutting her food intake and working out ... I told her that I plan to try that, and she said that within 2 weeks, I should really see and feel a difference. So here is my menu from yesterday:

B: 1/2 can sugar free fruit cocktail, 1 eating right bar
L: 1/2 egg salad sandwich, about 12 cheese fish crackers
S: 1 fat free pudding cup
D: small piece of baked chicken, 3 spoonfuls of mashed potatoes, brocolli
S: 1 Special K cereal bar

I'm gonna try this for 2 weeks, see what happens - during the week, I'm okay, but for the weekend, I'm definitely taking the phen; working towards a weight loss number on Sunday - Gotta run, have a great day!!

**shaynsethsmom** · March 11th, 2009, 12:08 AM

Hi guys ... my girlfriend just joined our little phen world... i hope she pops by and joins the challenge , we walked tonight , i was angry !!!!so my short legs were making her walk fast tonight ...lol... its usually the other way around, since she is not so short .. haha ...i made myself a count down to the races chart ... i am working out at least 5 to 6 days a week ..so on sunday ,i walked ... monday ,i rode 15 miles on my bike ... today , i walked ... my eating has been ok ... i am back to not eating enough .. i need to go grocery shopping and i hate it ,so i am always putting it off !!!! i am so glad you guys are doing good ... Kitty hang in there .... Cd .. girl you can do this .. Lz .. girl you got this .. Hatlady .. my business is also suffering from this economic mess .... it has to get better ... hang in there .... Sydney ... girl not gaining is good !!! you will lose !! we all will .. keep it up girls .. i am weighing in the morning , feel as if i have not lost ... maybe i will.... we will find out tomorrow !!! goodnight ladies xoxoxoxo...Ang

**Chrijodo** · March 11th, 2009, 10:50 AM

OK I don't remember if I weighed in this week or not already LOL
But I wanted to stop by and share my good news.. I went to Wally World a few days ago to kill time before my husband and I's movie started and was trying on jeans then decided to try on the next size down to see how far I had to go and THEY FIT!!!!!!! I can now wear a size 14!!! I haven't been in a size 14 in a long long time. I'm so excited... When I first started losing I was a size 22!

**CDCreations** · March 11th, 2009, 10:56 AM

Good morning phen family! I had a change in my plans yesterday; I was going to do my stationary bike, eat light, then go to bed early, but my goodness, my daughter came over with grandson, and said that since the thyroid biopsy, she was doing good in her healing, but then Monday, she started having discomfort and pain when she swallowed. When she talked to the primary care doctor yesterday, she was told to go to the emergency room to get a CT scan done, that there was a chance that a blood clot may have formed, my Lord ... So we were there last night, and thank God, the tests came back fine!! This morning, the doctor called in a prescription for antibiotics for her, and she may have to get the camera scope procedure to see what's going on if she doesn't improve. So mealwise, before going with her, I ate a quick 1/2 sandwich of chicken breast, and then later, I ate the Special K breakfast bar I took with me. Her fiance came over later with bottles of water, and oh no, doughnuts! I was so hungry that I took a small piece of a danish, but that was it (I usually would have eaten the whole thing, probably 2 or 3 of them, I know I would have, but I didn't!!) We didn't get back until after midnight, so I had about 2 pretzels and then went to bed.

Big thanks to Hat Lady for her PM; I don't know what I would do without my phen family - we so need each other to go through this journey. I am slowly learning to stop and think before eating something, whereas before, I would just eat and eat and eat, never stopping to think about the consequences ...

Let's call today drown-ourselves-with-water Wednesday, and drink lots of that precious fat-burning liquid today -- luv you all; TTYL!!

**Chrijodo** · March 11th, 2009, 11:00 AM

I am so glad to hear that your daughter's test came back clear for blood clots! How scary for you all!

And I'm totally with you on the drown ourselves with water Wednesday. I have discovered that it truely does make a HUGE difference.. I gained for 2 days... realized I wasn't getting my water intake in.. so yesterday I made it a priority to get enough water. I drank 160 oz of water yesterday! And I was down 2 lbs this morning. WOW

**CDCreations** · March 11th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Chrijodo

OK I don't remember if I weighed in this week or not already LOL
But I wanted to stop by and share my good news.. I went to Wally World a few days ago to kill time before my husband and I's movie started and was trying on jeans then decided to try on the next size down to see how far I had to go and THEY FIT!!!!!!! I can now wear a size 14!!! I haven't been in a size 14 in a long long time. I'm so excited... When I first started losing I was a size 22!

Ooooooohhhhh, you go gurl!!!! Strut your stuff in those size 14 jeans, hold your head high, and know that it was because of your hard work and determination that you can fit them; so proud of you, congrats!!!!

LZ · March 11th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Hey ladies, sounds like we have it going on.

CD I know that was scary w/daughter.

OK, I need to get more water in......more later

**shaynsethsmom** · March 11th, 2009, 04:24 PM

hi guys .. ok i weighed in .. 191 ... 1 pound down ... so almost in the 180's ... i really think i can get there by next week .... Chrijodo.. Girl 14's great job !!! i bet you look great !!!!! everyone else... keep moving forward , we got this !!!!!!! i am going to up my water also !!!! have a great day ... xoxoxoxoxo Ang