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Well folks, I made it through Day 10 of the Carb Detox and I lost 11 pounds. Mind you, I still had 100ish pounds left to lose when I started this. Yesterday I had 972 calories, 95 grams of protein, and 77 oz. of water --- AND, I didn't even lick my fingers or a spoon while making fruit dip, cinnamon crumb cake, banana nut muffins, etc. for the bridal shower brunch I'm giving today! Today, I'm taking a break from being so legalistic with myself. I'm going to enjoy the shower, eat sensibly, and realize I can't gain back all those 11 pounds if I indulge just a bit. This weekend I vow to: ? Eat sensibly Saturday but no firm restrictions on calories. ? Sunday - eat fewer than 1000 calories and re-introduce healthy carbs. ? Drink at minimum of 64 oz. of water each day. ? Go shop for a new bike after the shower today! ? Get my gym clothes ready to start working out Monday. Thanks for your support these last 10 days folks; I really have appreciated it! I have now lost a total of 105 pounds and have about 70 pounds left to lose before I can start looking at plastics to get rid of the rest. How did you do yesterday? What are you vowing to do this weekend to meet your own personal plan? Y'all have a Wonderful Weekend and again, THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!! Now, I'm off to get all the last minute stuff ready for the bridal shower! DeeDee

Wow!!!!! You have done wonderful . I have been following your progress and will be watching now that you are introducing healthy carbs. I really should be doing that same thing. I have not met goal yet and struggle everyday. Maybe I need to have jus****er and air!!!!!!! Good job done Betty

Oh DD that is wonderful ! You are an inspiration. I am still struggling. I was very angry at work yesterday and did not complete my vows except for the WW meeting. I think I am PMSed as everything ticks me off. One night I did go to the gym after work and hit the treadmill hard. I know exercise is a good method to relieve frustration. You just pound and sweat it all out. Just not always willing to do that. The ladies at the gym were so proud of me. They said they would curl up with chocolate and that is normally what I would do too. Well I am babbling this morning. Getting ready to go on a hike. Do not have a plan for food today but will get my water in at least. Enjoy your shower.... and I look forward to living vicariously through you as you introduce carbs back in. How do you feel craving wise? Has this 10 days cleansed you of the desire for "bad" things? I had done a program before WLS where we did a 3 day carb "washout" they called it with as much protein as we wanted and then the goal was 500-600 cal per day. I lost 60 pounds in 4 months on that plan but gained back about 40. In hindsight I think it was a lot like eating after WLS but I could not keep it up without the pouch. Well I better get... Have a good one! Lucy

Good Morning Everyone! It's my last day on the Protein Train and I weigh in tommorrow! I know I did my best and gained back discipline and that's what matters most to me. I have been below goal for a long time, but let a few pounds creep back. I know they will come off in time. I just want to stay on track w/maintaining the loss again. I too thank everyone for their support and encouragement. This hasn't been easy, but necessary for me. I know it will get easier as I become more willing to do what I know to do. Yesterday I got in 125grms.of Protein, 128oz.of H2o, a cup of decaf tea, some decaf s/f Icetea (didn't measure) lol....and let me tell you I have been running to the bathroom soooooooo much this past week, especially when I drink tea! I did 40mins. on The Treadmill and accomplished the rest of my things to do. I did over eat a little while watching tv last night. Even though it was a planned alowable snack, I ate a few too many and ate too late at night. I payed for it w/acid reflux. I know better!!!! I will do better tonight! I'm not perfect but working on making better choices. DH and I are counting down the days until he leaves on Tues. We are trying real hard to spend as much quality time together as we can. I'm not looking forward to him being gone, but I know good will come out of this. It will all work out in the end to our advantage. He already booked a flight to come back home for a few days and I'm happy about that! Gives me something to look forward to. I'm going to keep myself really busy and be productive while he is away. I know my posts have been long winded lately, but I really need a forum to express, vent and share. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity. Today I plan to: 1. Get approx. 100grms. of Protein. 2. Get at least 100oz. of Water. 3. Do at least 30mins. on Treadmill. (Done-40mins.) 4. No emotional eating! 5. No late night snacking! 6. Finish laundry. 7. Dinner and a Movie w/DH. Congratulations DeeDee! You did fantastic and it payed off. You are thinking very healthy today w/how your going to handle your eating today. You go! Wooohoooo!!!!! I feel a lot of why we fall back into poor eating habits is because of our way of thinking. You planned to not be so rigid today and it's going to free you up to enjoy the brunch. I can't wait to hear how you did and how the shower went. I can imagine how beautiful everything must look. Well, have an exceptional day, because you deserve it and worked hard for it . Love ya girlfriend! Have a great weekend everybody! Jeannie PS You all are very precious to me and I think of you often throughout my day. I haven't responded to all the replies I've gotten, but I promise I will catch up when I can. Thanks for understanding.