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Today I vow to: ? Eat fewer than 1200 calories ? Drink a minimum of 80 oz. of water ? No partaking of the endless snacks in the office ? Not overindulge at the business luncheon at a wonderful Memphis Bar-B-Q restaurant ? Go to church instead of the gym after work I kept my vows yesterday with the very, very tiny exception of a chocolate chip sized pinch off a brownie that my boss insisted I taste. I really wanted the whole thing so to eat a tiny crumb instead of a normal bite was pure determination. I worked out at the gym after work and walked 2 miles on the treadmill and got up to the highest speed I've done so far (3.5 mph). I had 678 calories, 73 grams protein, 31 grams fat, 26 grams carbs and 85 ounces of water. What are you vowing to do today? Have a Wonderful Wednesday! DeeDee NOTE TO SELF: "You really only want what you are willing to pay for. If the price of attainment is too great for you to pay, you do not desire that particular thing or condition with intensity; hence you do not deserve it."

I vow to like myself. To say the words "I am perfect just as I am!" at least five times! Debbie

You have come such a long way and I think you're perfect just the way you are too! You have a terrific day and enjoy being you. =) DD

Hello DeeDee - I have about TWO seconds before I TURBO my butt out the door to meet Kim at the Gym (hey? That rhymes, Im a POET!!!!!!!) Oooops, I digress. Just wanted to tell you - I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!!!! Went to bed by 11:20 and DID not eat anything after 7:00 PM. So my vows today? * 150 oz of PURE H20 * 2 Protein shakes (blaaah) * Workout at the Gym (have I mentioned blaaah, yet?) * NO eating after 7:00 pm. Tada -- those are my vows!! Have a great day - sweet thang, hugs - Lei

I can't tell you how much it helps me when I know others are pushing the envelope to keep their committments for the day. I'm so glad you posted yesterday and were dtermined to not eat after 7:00 PM. When I was tempted to snack last night I just kept reminding myself that if Lei was keeping her committment then surely I could forgo eating late at night too. I still had calories left I could eat but you encouraged me to just quit eating after 7:00 and it worked for me too - YAY!! I'm proud of you and grateful for your determination! DeeDee

Good Morning DD, You all inspire me too. I have been just drifting and kinda need to commit more specific things about my food. Just haven't been willing so I am gonna ease into it. Today I will write my food down drink 8 glasses pure water get at least 60 g protein exercise 40 minutes Have a great day!

Lucy!! It's so good to see your smiling face again this morning! I sent you an email last night wondering if you talked with your doctor about your low albumen and high iron? If so, what kind of answer did you get? I'm pulling for you today to get all your vows accomplished! You're not the only one out there so I hope you feel the support of the rest of us doing our best to keep our committments. You have a terrific day pretty lady and I can't wait for you to tell us tomorrow that you were a success today!! DD

Good Morning Lucy, Glad to see you on today. Once we are willing, we can do anything we set our minds to doing. You are off to a good start and I pray you have a very successful day meeting your goals. You can do it! Have a blessed day! Your Gastric Buddy, Jeannie

Awesome job Leilani! Night time grazing is the worst. It's a habit most of us struggle w/. Determination is a strong ali. I know you will meet your goals again today. You are not alone in this fight. You have your OH family backing you and encouraging you. We can do this one day at a time. Hang in there girlfriend. Your Gastric Buddy, Jeannie

Ahhhhhhh DeeDee, Thank you for posting early. It helps me to start my accountablities first thing in the A.M.. Job well done yesterday. You are doing great! I still don't understand why people try to sabotage us. I'm sure your boss knows you had the surgery. When my sister would visit, she would always offer me a bite of whatever sugary item she was eating at the time. She knows I don't eat sugar anymore. This was my addiction. Poision to my system! So why tempt me? To see if I really did stop eating it? Test of my willpower? All I know is that hubby and I gave it to her one day and told her she is to STOP it! Thanks for letting me rant.LOL.... Yesterday I met all my committments except for tanning. Yes, I got back on the treadmill too. Go Me! I did 25mins. ta boot! I also want to share that I had a very emotional afternoon after a unnerving conversation w/my PS office. I cried my eyes out, but was determined I WASN'T going to eat over it. It's not worth it and besides it will not solve my problem, but only add to it. I was very proud of myself. I tell ya this board is here to give and get support, but only if we apply it. Thank you OH family for being here. I love you all and pray you all have a victorious day and overcome all obstacles that may come your way today. Today I committ to: 1.Get ALL my water in. 2.Get ALL my protein in. 3.NO Grazing! 4.Continue to eat SLOWER! 5.Do Treadmill. 6.Go to Church on time. 7.Not obsess about my body image. Your Gastric Buddy, Jeannie