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I did well yesterday; 798 calories, 103 grams protein, and 101 ounces of water. However, apparently SOMETHING I ate gave me nightmares because I dreamed I woke up this morning with one of those miniature Butterfinger Halloween candy wrappers tightly clutched in my fist. Apparently I had slept walked and eaten a candy bar. Mind you, we have none in the house but tons at the office. I remember lying there thinking "how, after 8 days of doing well, am I going to post on the board that I fell off the wagon and is anyone REALLY going to believe I didn't know I did it?" Anyway, there were no candy wrappers in my hand this morning, no crumbs in the bed, and I'm good for another day. Today I vow to: ? Eat fewer than 1000 calories. ? Drink a minimum of 64 oz. of water. ? Get my furniture moved out for the carpet cleaners tomorrow. ? Finish buying the non-food items for the bridal shower. My exercise is, unfortunately, going to have to come from running around, moving furniture, etc. How did you do yesterday? Wake up with candy wrappers in your hand by any chance? And, most importantly, what are you vowing to do today? This isn't about a particular plan; it's about whatever YOU'RE doing that's right for YOU. After all, it's all about us individually, eh? Have a Terrific Thursday! Thanks for your ongoing support folks; thinking of having to post failures to y'all has really kept me on track. DeeDee

Good Morning Sweet Lady, Today I vow..... 1250 calories or less.... and 80 oz of decaf liquid.... and no eating after 7..... and will keep track on fitday for a third day in a row.. excercise today will be slow, but will vacuum the house, and mop the floors, then curl up with my afghans, and hopefully finish this one, so I can start another, I have 3 going, I have one in the living room, one in the bedroom, and one out on the porch, seems if I keep my hands busy, I don't graze, what a concept huh? lol.. will be good for the spring craft fairs too, maybe I can even get my money back for the yarn I put into them... and I shouldn't call them afghans I should call them bedspreads.. The are big enough for a queen size bed, after these are done, will go for the full size beds, and this winter definitly the king size.. lol... You have a great day.... and have fun shopping...

I always do better when I 1) list everything in fitday and 2) avoid grazing! I can't believe how much work you put into afghans; I can't wait to see them! Is 1250 calories your maintaining basis or is that what you eat when you're needing to lose? Just curious if you don't mind me asking. I'm still curious (after 27 LONG months) what maintenance will feel like! Have a great one, lady! DeeDee

Morning DD I went astray yesterday. Out to lunch with the co-workers and some grazing at work. Not a horrible day but not what I had planned for this week. I still got all my water and protein in-- but no exercise. I am going to walk to and from work today (6 miles). By the way our weather is really cool this time of year in the morning so I don't have to worry about sweating and at night I don't care. It's 50's early and 80's mid-day. Going to lunch with a friend today. Had a shake this morning. Snacks of fruit, veggies, low fat popcorn and yogurt. Not sure what for supper yet. I did get on the scale (silly girl I know) and am down 2 pounds in three days. I don't wanna let knowing that give me the idea I can cheat though. Ya know what I mean? I am doing ok just not a rigid as I planned on being. You my dear are doing maaavelous! Loved the dream you had. Sound like me. Thank goodness there are no candy bars in my house. I fear the wrappers really would be clutched in my hand. Have a great day! Lucy

Hi there, Lucy! I'm so envious of your temps... we had a high of 98° yesterday and our low last night was 75°. I'm so ready for fall. Congrats on the two pounds and stay on track lady! You're doing fine even if you don't think you're doing perfect. I just put on a pair of pants and blouse I bought a couple months ago (on sale) at Dillards and they were absolutely impossible to get on when I bought them. They look great on me this morning so I'm strutting off to work! DeeDee

Hey Lucy, Good to see ya today. Didn't see you post yesterday and was hoping you didn't fall off the wagon. You mentioned that if we don't see you around, then that means you fell off your plan. Please don't feel like you can't come on here anyway. We aren't going to judge you. We want to help and encourage you. We aren't condeming you. We do that to ourselves enough. Just want to say we aren't perfect at everything we do. As long as we keep trying is all that matters. You have a good plan today I see, and your going to walk again. You go gril! Great exercise for both body, mind and spirit. Congrats! on the weight loss. Don't sabotage it! You deserve the success in spite of what you think. Even if you didn't follow exactly what you planned it didn't matter, you still achived a weight loss. Says to me you're doing something right! Keep up the good work Lucy! Jeannie

I am like a yo yo at times, one day the scale says 158 another it says 170, my jeans still fit and I haven't changed clothes sizes, so I guess it is fluid, then when I take my lasix, I am back down.. When I have my lupus flare ups, I try like hell, to stay about 1250, cause I am so immobile, and don't get to excercise as much as I would like, but when I am up and feeling good, I don't bother counting the calories.. cause I am all over the place, so it depends on how I feel, on how many calories I eat, if that makes sense....

Yesterday, I came close to meeting my vows.. I didnt get the laundry room completely clean. I didnt dream about candy wrappers.. but there was a lot of wrappers in the trash can this morning. My husband is a sugaraholoic so there is always cookies, cakes, candy, and just plain ol' junk in my house. I was so glad to see that he had finally finished the bag!! Just knowing that it's gone puts my mind at ease.. until he buys more. Vows for today: *stick to my dietary plans *drink at least 64 ounces of water *exercise for at least 30 minutes (dancing to the Wiggles with my granddaughter) *Finish cleaning the laundry room Gina

Yesterday, I didn't make any vow. Simply because, I've been craving carbs so much I gave in. Today, I am back on track. I'll be curious to see if there is a fluctuation in weight on Friday by increasing my carbs. I do notice that I am hungrier more often when I eat like this. When I stick to protein and veggies/fruit I do much better, hunger wise. I did though work out last night for 30 min. Today, I vow to: Drink at least 64 oz of water. Not drink as much coffee work out at least 30 min Hope you all have a great day

Good Mid Morning To Everyone! It seems like you all have been really working on your plans. I applaud you for your determination and accountability. Keep up the good work! Wow DeeDee your doing some major preporations for this shower your hosting. It reminds me of when my good friend hosted my 40th Birthday Party. She did the same thing and had her carpets cleaned and all. I started too feel guilty that she was going through all this trouble and expense for 'Me'. I then decided that this is what she chose to do and and who was I to feel bad about it. It truned out to be a very memorable time I will always treasure. This is very nice of you to do. I'm sure it will be memorable and spectacular to her too. Yikes!!! What a nightmare that was. It goes to show that you are really determined to fight those carb demons for you to be dreaming about them. They don't want to be left out and still want a hold on you, but you are more than a conqueror! It doesn't have you bound anymore girlfriend and you don't have to fear it. Remember what fear is? It's False Evidence Appearing Real!!!! What a concept huh? You are flying high lady and soaring too! Enjoy the ride my dear friend. Yesterday I had 102 grms of Protein yesterday, 125oz. Water, cup of decaf tea and exercised for 30 mins. I finished my reading for class and was more loving towards DH We have been under a lot of stress lately and getting ready for another change w/his job. The plant he works at in Orlando is closing and he has to travel out of state now as loan labor. He works in the Semi-Conductor Industry. (they make micro chips and he works on the machines that produce them....very high tech.) We found out last week that he will be traveling to Intel in Mass. this coming Tues. This will be for a few months. He is going to be on shift work so we're hoping he can get home every other week, if not then at least once a month. This isn't going to be easy, but we will get through it until he finds a more permanent one closer to home. He will have to go into another field though. Kinda difficult after having the same career for approx.30yrs. We are seeking God's will for us and are trusting for answers and direction. I shared all that to say that I have been feeling insecure and not looking forward to his leaving and a lot more responsibility will be on me now as well as fighting the feelings of being lonley and so on. I know I will be fine. I just had to come to trems w/it all. So I kinda been taking some stuff out on him and I felt bad that I was. He can't help what the job situation is. He is doing his best to provide for us and always has. I need to remember how much harder this will be on him. I'm finally done w/my pity party and I'm just gonna spend the few remaing days we have left encouraging him and loving on him. I guess during those times of his absence, I will be on here more. This is such a great source of support even when we go through different aspects of our lives. This is why I believe I was overeating on the bad carbs. I was anxious about his leaving and I ate to fill the void and to stuff the reality of it all. I am soooooooooooo greatful that The Protein Train started. It got me motivated just in time before I sabotaged myself so badly. Today is my 8th day and even after Sat. I am planning on checking in on here w/my eating plan. It helps me stay accountable. Today I will: 1.Get in approx.100grms. of Protein. 2.Get in at least 100 oz. of Water. 3.Do 30 mins. on The Treadmill. - Done (Actually I did 40 mins. yea me!) 4.Run some errands and get some laundry done. 5.Go to prayer meeting tonight. Have a successful, absinent, productive day! See ya all later. Jeannie