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[DonicaB]

I'm down 2.6# this week. I'm very happy with that considering it was TOM week.

I spoke to my SIL yesterday.......the one that I'm in the *family* biggest loser challenge with. (I'm in too many challenges...I can't keep them straight). Anyway......I think I have this one in the bag. I have definitely lost more than both my SIL & BIL. I think they will have to pay up come June.

My SIL has had a bit of a disadvantage as she has been traveling all over the world for the past few months. I told my DH, though, that I'm not going to diminish what I have accomplished because I have been tempted nearly daily. I don't mean tempted in the sense that I wanted the foods. Tempted in the sense that they have been offered or are near by. It has taken great will-power and resolve to restrain myself from eating those foods. I have noticed that saying "NO" has become much easier and I can now say "NO" without being mad that I *had* to. Now I say "NO" with a sense of empowerment.

I have had a rough past few days.....I have been wanting Culver's hamburger with a bun and everything. I was even at Culver's yesterday with my son. We went through the drive thru and he got a burger He asked me what I wanted and I said nothing. I had a bar in my purse so I ate that. However, all day I kept feeling like I had the munchies and kept thinking about how great his burger looked. I made it through the day.....compliant even, but was bothered by the fact that I kept thinking about non-compliant food. Hopefully today will be better.

I really gotta run, now. I'm gonna be late for church.

Donica

[bikipatra]

Congrats on the loss and staying away from that burger!

[Mavesse]

Well done on your loss this week, and also on kicking butt in your challenges, Donica!

[Tawanda]

Donica, good for you for your strength and determination to stay on program. Just think, you are going to be at goal soon!!! I'm happy for you and also , LOL.

[Pashta]

Great job avoiding the burger! It pays to bring a bar everywhere hehe.

[ChynnaDoll]

WAY TO GO GIRL!!
I am sooooo proud of you for resisting that burger...YAYYYYY for the willpower!!...mine went down the drain yesterday.

CONGRAT'S to you my friend for such awesome weight lost!!! You're really doing'it:+)))

Love,
Chynna

[holberry]

Donica, good resisting. You should be pleased, not bothered that you did not cave And someday you may be able to indulge in a CULVER BURGER.
have a lovely Sunday.
hb

[dede4wd]

D,
You're doing SO GREAT! Way to go kicking those men's booties in the family challenge! You must be so proud!

As for Culver's...they will be there when you get to goal and are maintaining...what's important now is that you DEFIED Culver's even though you wanted one and you knew that what you really want was WAY MORRE IMPORTANT than what you wanted that second! That burger will be there in moderation in maintenance!

Way to go and way to be thinking always having a bar with you!

YOU GO GIRL!

D

[queenielou]

Did somebody say Culver's? I used to drive by almost everyday just to check out the flavor of the day. I was also known for getting a burger and a walleye sandwich so I wouldn't have to choose between beef and fish. And of course I always finished off my meal with an oreo shake.

Glad I haven't been in almost 3 weeks and I hope to make it 30 weeks!

I'm glad you didn't give into the temptation. The burgers aren't that good

[BiggerInTexas]

Mmmm, Culvers ... I LOVE the patty melt!!! You are SO strong!

[BiggerInTexas]

I know what you mean about getting the munchies. Whenever I'm craving something and I don't give in, nothing else seems to satisfy for the rest of the day! It's like the craving keeps nagging me in the back of my mind. That's when I tend to get on a "poor me" kick and want to cheat! You did SO great not giving in!

[DonicaB]

What's funny is......I think I have always ordered the fish basket at Culver's so, I don't know why the hamburger was on my mind. I'm over it now!!

I had a beautiful family day yesterday. My boys told us they wanted to go see Spiderman 3 as a family. So we did. Since they are 16 & 18 we don't do a great deal together any more. They are always off with their friends, so it was really nice to spend the time together. My boys (including my DH) all ordered popcorn. At first it smelled so good, but then I got engrossed in the movie instead of the smell, so it wasn't a problem. Again, I had a bar with me.......so I ate that.

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Our administrators have things planned all week for us. Today, it was duty-free lunch, which meant we didn't have to eat in the cafeteria with our students. And......they hired 2 massage therapists to give us free massages during our lunch time. It felt absolutely wonderful. I think I could take a nap.

Well, I wasn't really on the forum all weekend so I'm behind on everyone's journals. I think I'll go read some.

Later.

[SuzyQ66]

Donica - I just came back from a massage - they are wonderful. I went because my back is killing me. Of course it helps but it doesn't heal your back miraculously. I go back in two weeks and will continue every two weeks until my back is better - then I go every month just to keep my back in check.

Everything you wrote in your journal about how you used to eat - could have been me writing. I would eat when I was happy when I was sad, when I was stressed, when I was tired. When I went on a business trip it was a great time to try new restaurants. Everything was situated around food.

I also hate those days when the munchies come out. I have actually had dreams at night where I have cheated - thank God it was only in my dreams.

Keep up the good work Donica. I think maintenance will be interesting for all of us - but like Jo said - follow in the path of those who have already paved the way. That's what I plan on doing.

Have a great week!!

[Pashta]

The soy crisps are great for when others are eating popcorn. I love the white cheddar ones!

[j0j0ruca]

Teacher here as well. You have duty out with the kids during lunch?? Ick!!
We had a massage therapist on site last week to give out massages. Next year our insurance includes "chiropratic" visits - something like 30 visits for $10 or vice versa - really want to say the 30 for $10 since we don't have a copay to start with. I'm soooooooooooooo using that feature.