Back on Track, and feeling GREAT!!!

Ok I thought about doing the 5 day pouch test, and the 10 day protein diet... In the long run what I really needed, is to be accountable for what and how much I was eating every day.  So I started keeping a food diary, writing down absolutely EVERYTHING, including my water intake. 
OMG!!! In just a few days I feel so much better, more energy and have noticed that my clothes are fitting just a little better.  I haven't gotten on the scale yet, but I will soon.
Just wanted to give everyone an update and thank you guys for your support.  I don't post too often, but I do log in every day and read every one's posts.  It really does help to know that I am just human and we all stumble from time to time.  The important thing is that we don't loose faith, we pick ourselves up, make the right choices and move forward. 

Thanks again!!!
Big Hugz to All

Michele

Good for you Michele,
I have gain about 15 pounds after plateauing a year ago and have been contemplating the 5 day pouch test too.  But are absolutely right we need to be accountable for what we decide to eat.  I am going to try the food journal too.

Thank YOU!
Deborah

Michelle,
Good to hear from you again. I too am journaling and find that to be better for myself in trying to lose my extra 25lbs. We are tough and we can do it! Congratulations on feeling better and having more energy. That will give enough encouragement to keep going strong.
Take care,
Jenn

Great start on your journey to BOTT.The key to success in any endevor is accountability to self. I can always tell when I get away from my food journaling, bad habits creep back in.

Keep up the great work, you are on your way!!

Oh Michele - I'm so happy for you and so proud of you!!!!!

Is;nt it a wonderful feeling to be off and running in a positive driection again?

Thank you so much for sharing with us - when one of us succeeds we all succeed

Won't you pleas consider posting instead of just lurking - we all need each other

Again YEAH!!!!!!!!!

way to go, Michelle! Keep taking those steps forward, keep listening to your body and not your head. You're doing great!

Thank you everyone for your positive thoughts!!!   I'm so glad to have found this group and appreciate all the support.    As of today, I have lost 4 lbs.  Not a huge amount but it all adds up.  After 3 Years, I'm still doing pretty well and can't wait to get back into my Skinny jeans again.

I promise to post more and not lurk so much... You guys are the BEST!!! Thanks again for EVERYTHING!!!!

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!