How Long Can You Go???

[Jacksuncle]

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This challenge is really working because I was tempted all day with cookies and other sugary things at work. Normally it would have been really hard to eventually say no but today it wasnt hard at all. You know why? Because the thought of coming back here and posting that I cheated again tasted worse than that cookie would have lol! Plus I am tired of wasting my time by doing this half heartidly but mostly this thread made it easy for me Also, due to a shoulder injury I have been doing cardio (bike at gym) 6 days a week instead of weight training 3 and cardio 3 and it is totally helping strip weight off. I am not doing that much (30-40 mins) nor is it set to a really difficult level(10-13) but it is working huge. I cant encourage you enough to please do some cardio if you are not already it makes such a huge difference in less time. Eating this way coupled with doing regular cardio has given me unmatched results in terms of weight loss and muscle tone. AAANNNNNNNND... I have a yellow 3 day button!! YAY!!

[Dolphin]

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This challenge is really working because I was tempted all day with cookies and other sugary things at work. Normally it would have been really hard to eventually say no but today it wasnt hard at all. You know why? Because the thought of coming back here and posting that I cheated again tasted worse than that cookie would have lol!.....

That's the key ACCOUNTABILITY!!!! When anyone feels accountable for their actions, they'll do the right thing. I'm proud of you Tommy!!! Coming back here to receive a new button daily is totally awesome!

[Jacksuncle]

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Buttons make me happy Yellow, blue, purple, belly- all kinds really

[maribelle]

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YAY!! Cant wait! Been there, done that....loved it!

Hey, ROLE MODEL! Behave yourself! Says your MAYOR here! (thanks Dolphin! )But good for you for making it through a tempting day cheat free!!! You're still a hero!

Almost the end of the day, and I have the strangest thing to report. I don't know if my taste buds have gone haywire or what, but all the water I drink tastes SWEET!!! Not a little sweet, but a definite noticeable sweetness. I'm using the same cup I've been using...the only thing I did differant today was wash it. I'm using the same bag of ice, and two differant bottles of water...so I can't figure it out. STRANGE!!! Maybe my body is finally so starved of sugar, its desperately trying to make anything sweet. Anyone else experience this, or am I just a weirdo? hmmmm...my toothpaste tasted unusually sweet, too, come to think about it. I think I'll call 'ole Sherlock Holmes.

[Jacksuncle]

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Interesting sweetness thingy. Your body is trying to cling on too it but the only thing left sweet in it is....YOU!!

I went to the gym tonight after work and I didnt really want to go. It was 9.30 ish but I went anyway. I rode that bike like a fiend tonight. For an hour and hard too. I rarely ride that hard or that long but it felt sooo good. I was drenched in sweat which I only partly like in public but oh well. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking about beginning some form of cardio. Fat cells dont stand a chance against it with this WOL.

[kkat55]

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Almost the end of the day, and I have the strangest thing to report. I don't know if my taste buds have gone haywire or what, but all the water I drink tastes SWEET!!! Not a little sweet, but a definite noticeable sweetness. I'm using the same cup I've been using...the only thing I did differant today was wash it. I'm using the same bag of ice, and two differant bottles of water...so I can't figure it out. STRANGE!!! Maybe my body is finally so starved of sugar, its desperately trying to make anything sweet. Anyone else experience this, or am I just a weirdo? hmmmm...my toothpaste tasted unusually sweet, too, come to think about it. I think I'll call 'ole Sherlock Holmes.

(giggle)

My thing is that I'm eyeing the candy jars around the office -- ones that I never pay attention to any other day.

Well, today is my fourth day of Induction -- hopefully, the worst is past. My Induction Flu has wiped out, I hope!

I did notice last night that I got full pretty fast -- so that is a good sign.

Well, Mayor and the rest of our community...I hope everyone has a good day! I'm getting ready to start my exercise (Slim in 6) after DH leaves for work in a few minutes. Oh, and I'm going to look for my new button!!

[Dolphin]

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That's strange Mari, but I do remeber when I was on this woe before, I could taste everything much better, and things that weren't sweet all of a sudden became sweet to me, but I hope someone can come with a reason why especially for you, its very interesting and inquiring minds do want to know.

I can't go back to sleep its 4 in the morning here and I woke up with a cramp to my calf, I hate when that happens on this woe, I think I need more potassium if I remember correctly.

Everybody have a BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!!!!!!!

[TirtleBaby]

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I can't go back to sleep its 4 in the morning here and I woke up with a cramp to my calf, I hate when that happens on this woe, I think I need more potassium if I remember correctly

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Is that why that happens? I get those too, but I also have leg problems... but at the same time, I dont remember my problems happening like this! You just explained a mystery to me!

Well, I added my tag to my signature last night... after dinner when I knew I would not eat anymore! That is my confession of the day! I just wanted a pretty tag for my name!!!

Todays food forcast:

Breakfast: eggs, cheese and crumbled bacon
Lunch: 2 double cheese burgers no bun and sugar free jello w/ heavy cream
Dinner: Pork stir fry with butter, peppers and broccli (YUMMY) & Salad w/ ranch dressing
2 Zeros
Traces of coffee
LOTS of WATER

On my way to BUTTON #2!!!!

I need to find more time online so I can spend time with my friends already made, and make new friends! My mailbox is patheticly empty!

I do love what I am reading in here now though! This is a great accountability group! Even the other day when I cheated... the reason I resisted before hand was because of all of you! Then my hubby's temptations grew! And you know the rest! BUT I am determined to win! To be thin! I want better buttons! LOL!

Have a beautiful CHEAT FREE day friends!!!! You ALL are my inspirations! Even if it is your first day on this WOE, you inspire me with your determination!

[cristylp]

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Interesting sweetness thingy. Your body is trying to cling on too it but the only thing left sweet in it is....YOU!!

I went to the gym tonight after work and I didnt really want to go. It was 9.30 ish but I went anyway. I rode that bike like a fiend tonight. For an hour and hard too. I rarely ride that hard or that long but it felt sooo good. I was drenched in sweat which I only partly like in public but oh well. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking about beginning some form of cardio. Fat cells dont stand a chance against it with this WOL.

I've never tried the bike, I always go for the treadmill. You think I would do better on it, Tommy?

[cristylp]

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I'm having a real problem in the evening now. I do fine while I'm working...yesterday I even stopped at home before I went to the second job and made something to eat to take with me. But when I get home and by myself all I do is think about food now. I think it's because I just don't want to be home by myself and I'm bored. 10pm and I'm sitting there thinking about food... grrrrrrrr. And I don't want to exercise then because I'm even more wired up and it makes sleep even less likely than it already is.

I've been giving in to it sometimes with legal food. And I know we aren't supposed to worry about calories. But I know I'm eating too much cause I haven't dropped a pound this week.

Hope this passes soon.

[maribelle]

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Good morning everyone, and what a beautiful cheat free day its gonna be! The sun is shining, the birds are singing...and my bed is calling me back to it loudly! ***yawn!

Tommy...way to go spinning the wheels off that bike! Glad I didn't have to smell ya afterwords! You're going to be at goal in no time exercising like that! (and then we'll miss you! )

Kat...I'm so glad you are over your induction flu. Isn't it awful? Now with all that regained energy, you can run laps around Tommy while he's on his bike!

Tirtle...I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!! YOU MADE IT!!!

BUT I am determined to win! To be thin! I want better buttons! LOL!

And this proves you're gonna keep being strong! (Even if its just for pretty buttons! ) I also think your menu looked beautiful! GOOD FOR YOU!

Dolphin...you know...now that you said that, I think back to when I started this WOE back in 2004, when I was doing it right, I remember the same thing. I remember when I could taste the sweetness really strong in say milk, and green beans, and butter. It was strange then, and its strange now. But its a great strange, because it shows how clean our palatte is from not cheating. I'm sorry about the cramps...and I have to ask this just to be safe. Are you drinking all your water? Dehydration also causes those cramps. But yes, potassium is the answer. I got them alot when I was on BP pills and diuretics. For some reason it sucked all the potassium out of my body. The only relief would be to pull my toes up toward my knees.

TO EVERYONE, Congrats on your shinny new pins, and may your day be a happy cheat free one!!!

[jimmie 48]

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as promised, i am dropping by to see how everyone is doing! my goodness there are 24 pages showing to me in this thread. no way can read all of those!

it looks as though you all are really keeping at this though! i love to see you encouraging and motivation each other!

kudos, once more, mari, for starting this thread!

[ImCommitted]

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I am on Day 6 of Induction. I am happy to say that I am, and have been completely cheat free since I began last Saturday. I have been exercising daily too. I think that is making a huge difference with my rate of weight loss! Congrats to all you other non-cheaters! Let's keep it going!!!

RAH RAH RAH

[maribelle]

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Cristy, I just read your post about the temptations in the evening....somehow I missed them this morning. I know what you mean. One of my biggest temptation times was at night, after my DH went to bed, I would read. While I was reading, images of snacks would pop into my head, until thats all I could think about. So now I've been coming online here instead. Loniliness stinks, but coming up with ways to keep your mind and hands occupied really helps. Do you have any hobbies? I crochet while I watch tv. It keeps my hands busy, so I don't have that hand to mouth reflex issue.

Welcome to ImCommited!!! You're already going on one week! WAY TO GO!!!

Hi Jimmie, thanks for popping in!

[maribelle]

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Member List Update:

1poundatatime - Christine....1 month+day 3
Jilly Bunnie....3 weeks and day 2
CrystalP - Cristy....2 weeks, day 3 Roshan362....2 weeks and day 2
Fedupwithfat.....1 week and day 5
BeccaResRN - Becca....1 week and day 4
ImCommitted...day 7
MsRina....day 7
Jeanette...day 6
NewMeIn2006 -Ralynda....day 5
Inhisgrip -Liz....day 5
LadyHawke - Tamariah....day 5
Mandilee - Mandi...day 5
Dolphin....day 5
IhateMyFat....day 5
Maribelle - Marion....day 5
KKat - Kat....day 4
JacksUncle - Tommy....day 4
Branemi....day 4
Staziaw - Stacy....day 4
Susanne_H....day 3
TirtleBaby....day 2
Tiajuanna - Tia....day 2
lush_jenn - Jenni... STARTS MONDAY

Big ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR EVERYONE