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Day 9 of my carb detox went well; I had 839 calories, 90 grams of protein and 83 oz. of water. Today is my last day on this and I have to admit I'm pretty impressed with myself that I have not goofed up not one tiny little bit. (Where's the pat-yourself-on-the-back emoticon?) Today I vow to: ? Eat fewer than 1000 calories. ? Drink a minimum of 64 oz. of water. ? Do all my food running around and baking for the bridal shower tomorrow. Lots of folks made vows yesterday. I'm sorry I couldn't get back to y'all but I was working hard to get the house ready for the shower. How did y'all do yesterday and what are you vowing to do today? Have a Fabulous Friday! DeeDee

DD I am so proud of you. Will be curious to hear the final poundage for this perfect train. It is something I want to accomplish but fear I really messed up yesterday. Had treats at work for a co-workers going away and I did not stay out of them. Am up 1 of the 2 pds I was down this morning. Have to weigh in at WW this morning and am just holding my breath. I am going to hike our local Bear Butte tommorrow morning to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of surgery with a wls pal. I didn't walk yesterday after all as I did not know it was raining and did some journaling instead. I did do a hefty half hour on the treadmill sometimes at 4.8 mph jogging. So felt good about that. Got enough fluid, low on protein though. Today I vow to: drink water get 60 g protein attend WW meeting even though I feel defeated Have a great day and Congrats again!!! Lucy

No, Lucy, don't hold your breath, blow OUT when you weigh ... maybe it will be just enough to show a loss or at least to stay the same! Shave all normal shaving parts, pluck the eyebrows, clean all the plaque off your teeth, trim your nails, etc. I'm sure you can pull this off. If not though, you know we're right here ready to help you get back on track so next week will be a loss for you! Have a fabulous day lady! =) DD

whooo hoooo.... I lost 1.6 pds which means I lost what I gained my first week and one pound. This is baby steps but I know I can't expect to lose as fast as when I was MO and I definitely did not "behave" as I wanted this week. But I have renewed energy now. The "lesson" today was on using food as a bandaid and the behaviors we need to substitute instead. Think I will try and focus on making phone calls this week. By the way DD, I hope your shower is a success! Lucy

You go Lucy! Apparently your vows worked pretty well for you and I'm so happy for you! Keep up the good work so you're just as excited again next week! DD

Good for you Lucy! Baby steps are better than no steps at all. It's a start in the right direction. Hope this gives you more motivation to stay on track. You have a plan of action thats sounds like it will work for you if YOU work it. That's the only way it will work. We all have the head knowledge, but doing it is another thing. We have choices facing us every moment of the day. I pray you will make the right choice. I know you can do it Lucy. Keep, keeping on girlfriend! Have a great day! Jeannie

Yesterday, I struggled a bit with hunger.. be it head hunger or hunger-hunger, it was still a struggle. Today, I vow to: * Stick to my dietary plan. * Drink at least 64 ounces of water. * Exercise for at least 30 minutes even if it's just chasing the grandbaby. * Check my weight. * Remember my poor, meowing, hungry cat when I go to the store. Gina

Gina, I can certainly empathize; I had one day in the last 10 that I just couldn't seem to get past the hunger --- wherever it was coming from. It's frustrating when you're trying so hard. I did win out in the long run but I sure was glad when that day was over. Your poor cat ... did you forget to buy food the last time you went shopping? Hope your day and vows are going well! DD

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here! Finally,whew! I had some running around to do this morning. I'm finally home and can get my post in. I did great yesterday w/my food plan. I had 102grms. Protein, 128oz.of Water and did 40mins. on The Treadmill. At some point in the day I found myself wanting to eat. I stopped myself and asked 'Why"? I knew I really wasn't hungry so what was bothering me. I thought am I bored? Not really, so what was it. Then I realized I had a conversation w/someone and I shared some things from my childhood that were very unpleasant. That was the culprit. I wanted to stuff my feelings and numb myself from the painful memories again. I told myself NO your not hungry and your not going to eat out of your emotions. I right then asked God to give me the strength to resist giving in and went and took a shower. I never gave in and it passed. I knew what to do and did it. It works! I feel soooooooooo much better because I didn't give in to old ways of coping. As I said before, I AM determined to beat this compulsion...... I decided that this is what I must do when I find myself wanting to eat more than I should and the times I know I'm not hungry. I need to stop and ask myself 'Why'? first. Today I will: 1.Get in at least 100grms. of Protein. (got in 43grms.so far) 1.Get in at least 100oz. of Water. (got in 64oz already) 2.Do a minimum of 30mins. on The Treadmill! (did 40mins.already) 3.Have nails done. (done) 4.Dr.Appt. (done) 5.Buy new cell phone. (dropped it last night and killed it) LOL 6.Watch shows that were recorded this week. DeeDee, you've shown amazing resistance and commitment! I know tommorrow you will incorporate those good carbs back in and stick to your plan of action. You worked very diligently at detoxing from those carbs and I know you don't want to pic up where you left at. Let's commit to keeping each other accountable w/those of us who area carb sensitive. I know I need to be. This has really helped me tremendously. I am so greatful for all the support. Thanks everyone! I hope you all have a continued successful, abstinent day. And to those who are struggling, it's not too late to pick yourself back up and start over again from this moment on. You haven't blown it completley. We are here for each other. Reach out and take the hand that is reaching out to you! Blessings! Jeannie

I'm back, I'm back, I'm back - whew! What a busy morning of running around. I baked cinnamon crumb cake and banana nut muffins for tomorrow and made fruit dip. I didn't lick my fingers once! (I do need that pat-yourself-on-the-back emoticon!) You are doing well too and I'm sticking with ya lady! Now, tomorrow I'm not making any food vows; I'm going to do well but I'm not going to be as anal about it as I've been the last 10 days or I won't be able to enjoy the brunch. I can't wait to weigh tomorrow morning; I'm going to wake everyone up when I shout out the final tally! Hope your day and your vows are going well. See you in the morning although it will only be briefly. DD