Momtolaurenanddylan.....

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Momtolaurenanddylan.....
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Tue, 01-06-2004 - 1:17pm
You wanted a buddy to go thru this with, I'll be your buddy!  Susan has us paired together.  If that's not ok let me know and I will have her reassign.
Cleo the Fox TerrierSam the Black Lab
Mel
MelMel
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Wed, 01-07-2004 - 10:37am
No, that's great~

I'll have to admit, I'm just learning to use the message boards! So bear with me. I have not completely started the diet yet. I wanted to read the book in it's entirety...which I have done. I have 2 small children, work full time and my husband is a retail manager, so I haven't had the time to get to the grocery store. I want to go by myself so I can take the time to make sure that I am getting enough of the right foods. I planned out my menus for the first 2 weeks and then made my list. Last night, I tried to make what we had in the house to see how it would feel. Hubby went out and got steamed tiger shrimp (in old bay :) and we had spinach and broccoli (Both steamed). I was VERY surprised that I was NOT hungry by 8 pm!!!! Just in case, I went ahead and had some sf jello (had that in the house for kids). I didn't want to wake up STARVING! It worked...I am convinced now that I can do this. Hubby says he will do it with me. He doesn't really need to lose but wants a better way of life. My current weight is 155 or so..it teeters back and forth a couple of pounds...and my target weight is 130... I would probably be happy with 135!

I guess that we communicate through the message board...or email? How does it work?

Thanks and looking forward to being your buddy :)

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Wed, 01-07-2004 - 4:50pm

Ya know I'm not sure what we do or how to contact each other.

MelMel
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Wed, 01-07-2004 - 5:14pm

I guess that we communicate through the message board...or email? How does it work?


Either way, or both!!

Maggie

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"Success is a journey, not a destination"

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Thu, 01-08-2004 - 4:06pm
I'm just as confused. I can give out my email address....or whatever works.

I'm with you though. We pay less money for items that they PROCESS?

I don't get it.

We are learning to shop the PERIMETER of the store now ... stay away from those darn center aisles.

Im bummed because I had a tossed salad and a small chili from Wendy's last night and today I find out that I can't um, have that kind of chili....one step forward...2 steps back...sigh.

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Thu, 01-08-2004 - 4:28pm

We are learning to shop the PERIMETER of the store now ... stay away from those darn center aisles.


That is sooooo interesting Mel!

Susan :)

 

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Thu, 01-08-2004 - 4:50pm

LOL!

MelMel
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Fri, 01-09-2004 - 12:46pm
Well, I think that I did really well last night....our family went to Logan's (nice steakhouse with really really yummy BREAD!) The children had the bread, french fries, etc and I had a 6 oz sirloin, grilled veggies and a side salad...I NEVER TOUCHED THE BREAD OR THE FRIES!!!!! I felt great when I left. I did not have that overstuffed feeling, but stayed full all evening and slept REALLY well...this is the best WOE!

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Fri, 01-09-2004 - 12:56pm

YAY!

MelMel
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Fri, 01-09-2004 - 2:57pm
Yeah, I haven't yet. BUT, TOM and didn't want to because I knew there was some unlucky bloating....

I am not fully on the diet, like I said until I get the stuff I need...but I have severly modified what I normally eat, so hopefull there will be SOME change on Monday.