5 weeks today!

[paminmd]

Hi all -
I am happy to report I have been on this WOE for 5 weeks today.
Happy, committed, totally cheat free!

Down 19 pounds!

I was a little disappointed that only 1.5 pounds came off this week. I am only weighing myself once a week. This is new for me. When dieting in the past, I would weigh myself every day..... and that just made me crazy since it would interfere with my resolve if I saw the scale go up or not move. I have let that way of thinking go.

I quit smoking after 34 years smoking, but am hooked on that damn nicorett gum! That has to go. I am wondering if that is slowing me down???? .6 carbs per piece adds up fast.

With so much to loose, I had been planning on staying on induction for a few months. Maybe I should move to rung one and see if that gives me a little push?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Congratulations on the weight loss!

>> I was a little disappointed that only 1.5 pounds came off this week.>>

Would you have been disappointed if you had "only" gained 1.5 pounds?

Remember ... this isn't a race.

>>Maybe I should move to rung one and see if that gives me a little push?>>

Yes.

5 weeks on Induction is most likely enough. Now's the time for the "ongoing" weight loss to begin.

Congratulations on quitting smoking!!! Yes, I believe you should wean yourself off the gum. Not only is it 0.6 net carbs a piece, but you're limited to 3 servings of sweetener per day.

Don't trade one "addiction" for another.

[ADreamComeTrue]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Hi paminmd!!
Way to go on the loss!
That is wonderful!
And congratulations on quitting smoking!! That is something I have to do also.
I would suggest weaning yourself off of the gum, I know you can do it!!
I have recently started Induction myself and plan on staying on it for a month...then I will move to OWL.
Way to go again! Keep up the great work!
-Christie

[sham]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Congrats on the weight loss so far.
Well done on quitting smoking it will make alot of difference to your health in a positive way.Take it a day at a time and tyr to give up the gum aswell.
Since you have alot of weight to lose you can stay longer on induction but its upto you or move up.

[paminmd]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Thanks Adkinsgal, Christie & Sham.

I am excited. Now I have less than 100 pounds to go.

[sham]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Hopefully fingers crossed 2010 will be the lucky year you achieve that goal.

[warmsummerfall]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Yeah for you on your weight loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes I would move up... I am moving up myself we can climb together.....Cindy

[paminmd]

Re: 5 weeks today!

I am planning on it!
Thanks Sham
pam

[paminmd]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Congratulations on your loss Warmsummerfall. Weigh to go!

[BigSouthernBoy]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Good job. Obviously your efforts have paid off. Keep strong and the weight will continue coming off.

[Suzanne_H]

Re: 5 weeks today!

Congratulations on your weight loss. It's stories like yours that just warm my heart and give me hope. Way to go!!!