Better Second Life Diary

Day NINE!!

I had a horrible time with cravings last night. I went to a meeting and drank lots of water.

Began my day with slimfast shake. Wondering what I can do to get in exercise that I will stick to. That is the problem..what will "I" stick to? I am going to investigate Curves.
 
I can't believe I made it to day ten!!! A few days til Tuesday and I am weighed by the doctor. I hope that pound is gone. That is my goal.

Off to another on-line meeting. They are helping pretty much with discovering why I overeat.
 
Good luck to you on your journey! Weigh day makes me very anxious and excited at the same time, so I know how you feel about not being able to wait until Tuesday.

You can do this!
 
Thank you so much!!!

minus86 said:
Good luck to you on your journey! Weigh day makes me very anxious and excited at the same time, so I know how you feel about not being able to wait until Tuesday.

You can do this!
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Thank you for stopping by! And thanks for the encouragement. I am nervous as I approach tomorrow! I'd like to see at least one pound off. I can't wait to see. I'll post in here the results.

Please know I appreciate your support.

Hugs

Berta:iagree:
 
Day 12

Here is day 12!! I never thought I would make it to this day. Tomorrow I weigh and I can't wait.

I've added herbal teas to the volumes of liquids I drink each day. I find that my cravings are a bit better to manage since I attend the on-line meetings when I can. My schedule will change soon and I wonder how I will manage when I return to school. Oh, well, we shall see.

I'm wanting to eat hot oatbran cereal, but am afraid the taste will be horrible. Well, I'll have to see. Need to undo some of the damage I've done to my body by overeating.
 
Addictions

"Addictions medicate pain" Chuck Holton

Today I acknowledge that I am a food addict. I am working on myself and will use all the tools available to me to fight this disease.
 
Day 13!!

I made it to day 13 without a slip. I lost almost two pounds at the doctors. I am now holding on for my next weigh in two weeks.

I am going to work out a food plan with my O/A sponsor and see how that goes.

I'm so happy to see a change for the better in my weight. Even one pound is encouraging.

Getting ready to go to an on-line meeting. They really help. I have hope now. I can do this.:waving::hurray:
 
RobertaLee said:
I'm so happy to see a change for the better in my weight. Even one pound is encouraging.
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Yes, every pound does count! YEA!!! Congrats on your weight loss. Now you can dance around and party! :party:

(Hey, that will actually burn even more calories...)
 
RobertaLee said:
I was sitting outside a store today. It was hot and I was dressed in a loosefitting, airy dress. I was also eating a candy bar because I was frustrated. I saw a lady looking at me, and the look of pity, along with her shaking her head was too much for me. I'm going to do this now.:willy_nilly:
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Hi RobertaLee! :seeya:

Awe, that sucks that you had to experience!! That would have really bothered me too.

Good for you for being motivated tho, and I wish you great success with your last 80 pounds. You can do it!!

Keep going and pretty soon, before you know, you'll be halfway there.
 
Thank you so much!!!

minus86 said:
Yes, every pound does count! YEA!!! Congrats on your weight loss. Now you can dance around and party! :party:

(Hey, that will actually burn even more calories...)
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I am so happy to see you here! Thank you so much for your encouragement. I have been in a state of bliss since the doctor's. I am inspired to continue this journey. And with supporters like you, who can fail?

Thanks again!

XOXO

Berta:waving:
 
I am so touched

MissJellyBelly said:
Hi RobertaLee! :seeya:

Awe, that sucks that you had to experience!! That would have really bothered me too.

Good for you for being motivated tho, and I wish you great success with your last 80 pounds. You can do it!!

Keep going and pretty soon, before you know, you'll be halfway there.
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I am so very touched that you took the time to come here and encourage me on my journey. Thank you so very much. Yes, the lady's look of pity bothered me. It bothered me so much that I have not touched sugar since. I've been on this journey since the day after I experienced that. It was painful, but it was an awakening.

I know I can lose this last 78 pounds. With friends and supporters like you, I know I can do this now.

XOXO

Berta
 
Day 14!!

Day 14 dawns with me still on the program. No bingeing at all.

I have strong urges for sugar, but I don't keep it in the house. I do keep sugar free products, which seem to soothe my cravings.

Let's see how today goes.
 
Have you tried splenda? I use this instead of sugar and it is the best substitute I have found. There is a recipe on my diary for blueberry almond coffee cake that I made with whole wheat flour & splenda instead of regular flour & sugar. You don't necessarily have to cut it out. Just find a nice substitute for it.

You are doing great on your journey! Keep up all the hard work... :smash:
 
Hello RobertaLee, I was scanning new posts and your journal popped up so I read your story. Just wanted to say hi and good job taking it a day at a time, you're doing awesome. I can't say the same for me at the moment because I've been offtrack but I'm supposed to grocery shop tomorrow and get back on my diet, hopefully I keep myself accountable on that one. Anyway you're doin great. ~Lisa
 
Thank you for the support on day 16!

minus86 said:
Have you tried splenda? I use this instead of sugar and it is the best substitute I have found. There is a recipe on my diary for blueberry almond coffee cake that I made with whole wheat flour & splenda instead of regular flour & sugar. You don't necessarily have to cut it out. Just find a nice substitute for it.

You are doing great on your journey! Keep up all the hard work... :smash:
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Thank you so much for stopping by to encourage me and to offer suggestions. This is day 16 of my journey and I sorely needed it!

You know I use Splenda, but did not think of substituting it for sugar! I also never thought of re-working my recipies. Thank you so much.

I was so focused on trying to stay "sane" with my eating that I never thought it had to be so hard.

I'll stop by your diary for the recipe and any others you may want to share.

I know I don't have to do this the hard way, nor do I have to to this alone.

XOXO

Berta
 
Thank you so much!!!

douknowjello said:
Hello RobertaLee, I was scanning new posts and your journal popped up so I read your story. Just wanted to say hi and good job taking it a day at a time, you're doing awesome. I can't say the same for me at the moment because I've been offtrack but I'm supposed to grocery shop tomorrow and get back on my diet, hopefully I keep myself accountable on that one. Anyway you're doin great. ~Lisa
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Thank you so much for stopping by my diary. It means so much to me and this journey. I know you will get back on-track soon and be well on your way to where you want to be.:hurray::seeya:

XOXO
Berta:hurray:
 
Day 17

Day 17 has me re-assessing my diet and food plan. I decided while grocery shopping to really keep to a low carb, high protein diet. I need to watch my carbs! In looking over the last two weeks, I may have watched my diet, but I haven't watched what I ate as much as I would have liked.

I'm going to stick to below 60 grams of carbs to see how that does. High protein diets have a low crave rate.

Let's see how this goes.
 
Hey Roberta, yep I followed through for once and I'm on day 2. I'm already re-assessing like you though because I think I go TOO low carb and I'm just not thinking I can do it this time. I'll probably end up more along the lines of what you're doing cuz right now I'm on Atkins induction and eating 20 carbs a day. I hardly ever eat fruit but now that I can't have it I went through the product section like it was the candy aisle, lol. Think thats the first thing I'm adding back in. Anyway 17 days, awesome job! How are you feeling?
 
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