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Taangrl21 · by **Taangrl21** » February 12th, 2007, 6:14 am

Hey girlie...just read your post on Karli's page. About your 2 month then give up phase...this is my first time sticking with anything for longer than two weeks.I will be on my 8th tomorrow...Despite the last 2 weeks of being not completly compliant I am still sticking with it.I seriously debated it this weekend with that voice of mine that tells me to stop and just eat healthy.And well I won. Does it suck soemtimes that I cant just have a good relationship with food, yes...but I need to fix a problem which is why I am here.So heres my point...sorry longwinded I am for a monday. Dont dwell or worry so much about falling off b/c you may just be setting yourself up to, but IF you do wind up falling off after these 2 months...pick yourself up after. Consider it a bump in the road and just keep on keeping on...thats all we can do.Hope your day is well.

KeleeGrl · by **KeleeGrl** » February 12th, 2007, 6:52 am

Donica - It was moving reading how much you love your DH...I think its great that you feel that way. Its funny, my husband doesn't tell me he loves me often, but when he does, it just does something to me!...Last night when he was getting ready to leave for work he kissed me goodbye (as usual), but then he threw in the I love you...just about floored me!

So when in August is your anniversary? My DH and I will be married for (let me think, my daughter will be 23, so...)

23 years on August 4th.

You did great for having a more hectic work week and congrats on the 20 lbs!

Carrie · by **Carrie** » February 12th, 2007, 6:58 pm

Hi Donica!

Thanks for your encouraging words - sounds like we're in the same place mentally. I really, really think that what we're thinking (positive vs. negative) is a key to success.

I too have your concern about stick-to-it-iveness. I made it for 90 days on MF my first go round almost three whole years ago. I maintained my 70 pound weight loss for over a year and then, when I had to have a surgery, freaked and let myself eat for comfort. Then I kept that weight on until now.

I too worry about stalling out, but this time around I am trying to focus on the 'endzone', and reminding myself that getting halfway there wasn't the solution. That and reminding myself daily that the intention here is to respect my body all the way into a healthy weight. (Not sure if it'll help, but I doubt it can hurt). (remind me of that when I start whining about needing a break! LOL)

We can do this!

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » February 13th, 2007, 7:09 am

Good Morning!

Debra~ Thank you and I will definitely try not to worry about falling off after 2 months. You're right......I'm just setting myself up to fail. Right now, I am pretty determined to not make the same mistakes I made the last 2 times. Hey, good job on sticking with it yourself.

Kelli~ Our anniversary is August 1st. Wow, 23 years.....that's fantastic. My DH really is a special guy. All of my girlfriends constantly tell me what a catch I have. Of course, they don't see the times when he's a......well......you know. Sometimes it is hard to believe we have been married for almost 20 years. :whattha:

He has really been a rock solid place in my life that I know I can count on. Yeah, we have our usual spats but I am truly blessed.

Carrie~ I really like what you said about focusing on the endzone. I think I will remind myself of that daily also. You should be very proud of yourself for getting back to it. It is a huge step......I had to shake off some pride and just admit that I needed to lose this weight and it didn't really matter how many times I had failed before........I have to keep trying. When I stop trying.......that's when I really need to worry. :bricks:

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » February 13th, 2007, 7:35 am

Snow day today.....so, I am at home. I thought I would take advantage of the time and catch up on some of my reading here on the forum. I really wish I would have rented some movies yesterday...TV can get so boring. Thank goodness for the internet. :puter:

The bad thing about a snow day is that it takes me out of my routine.......and I am stuck at home watching 2 teenage boys EAT. :bib:

I do have my eye :cateye:

(actually both eyes) on the ENDZONE so I will just follow my plan as if I were at school.

My SIL and BIL that I am in the weight loss challenge with are both coming to my house this weekend. It is my youngest son's 16th b-day. I am anxious to see how they have been doing. I'm very happy with my loss so far and feel in the long run........I will outlast them both. My husband told me to fix all their favorite foods this weekend to tempt them. :twisted:

I might just have to do that. :muahaha:

The problem is......most of those foods are my favorites too. Can I resist?........Can I stay strong?.......What if I end up sabotaging myself?.......... :?:

See what snow days do to me! :nana:

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » February 14th, 2007, 7:41 am

Another snow day today. YUCK!

Don't have much to say today. Maybe I'll check back later.

Sojourner · by **Sojourner** » February 14th, 2007, 10:29 am

Look at how cute YOU are!
Thanks for the avatar pic!

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » February 14th, 2007, 11:45 am

Thanks Sojo. That is my school picture from the beginning of this school year. It's not my favorite picture, but I thought it would be good for me to see to remind me that next year's picture is going to be much better. When I get to my halfway point, I think I will post a new one.

DonicaB

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » February 14th, 2007, 11:51 am

I think you are adorable...

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » February 14th, 2007, 1:21 pm

Thanks Biki! You're a doll. :hug:

I just finished taking a shower and when I got out I took a look at myself in the mirror. I wanted to see how my body is changing. Several years ago after my 2nd child was born and I was trying to lose the weight I had gained........my husband encouraged me to take a look at myself daily in the mirror in order to really see the changes that were occurring. Maybe I should explain that he was stationed in Germany at the time. (Yes, he missed the birth of his son due to the 1st Gulf War)

I did lose the weight and I did look at myself every day in the mirror so that I could get a true mental picture of my body. Of course I have gained over 50# since then.

For so long now, I have refused to look at myself in the mirror and I believe it has caused a warped sense of what I truly look like. Unlike most overweight people I don't picture myself as overweight when I think of my body. I have a very false sense of how I look. I am going to start really looking (maybe not every day) at myself..........not because I want to torture myself.........but because I want to really see how my body is changing. Yes, I see the numbers going down on the scale..........but, I want to see more than that. Maybe this will also help me stay motivated.

Just a thought.

Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » February 14th, 2007, 1:48 pm

Donica, it is nice to 'see' you. It is a very nice photo!

katieb920 · by **katieb920** » February 14th, 2007, 1:51 pm

I love the new Photo <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_13_13.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D36%252F36_13_13/image.gif">

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » February 15th, 2007, 11:48 am

Thank you Tawanda and Katie. I plan on posting a new avatar when I get to my halfway point. At least I am making that one of my mini-goals.

I am at lunch right now......and couldn't figure out why I was so hungry. Then I realized I missed my suppy at 10. It sure doesn't take me long to forget what my routine is.

I have been tired today simply because I had to get up early again. I'll make it though.

I actually have quite a bit of work to do....so I guess I should go.

KeleeGrl · by **KeleeGrl** » February 15th, 2007, 11:55 am

Its nice to see a face and I think its a great picture! You also have a great smile.

I know what you mean about how you don't see yourself overweight because I feel the same way until I see a picture and then I am discusted with myself. And then there are other times when we are out and about and I see all these cute and petite woman and then, again, reality sinks in...my insecurities with my weight come right up.

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » February 16th, 2007, 9:15 am

Well, 2 people noticed today at school that I am losing weight. One person knows I am because she is part of the biggest loser challenge also. She told me this morning that she can really see it. The other gal, doesn't know, but stopped me in the hallway this morning and said, "Are you losing weight?" I said, "No, I'm just wearing bigger clothes to make myself look like it."

Just kidding. I didn't say that. I said, "Yes, and thank you for noticing." (with a huge smile on my face)

This weekend is going to be a little rough as I am having a house full of company for my son's b-day. :partytime:

I am really going to try and have things well prepared so that I can stay on plan as close as possible. I really don't see any reason why I can't stay on plan.......I just have to make my mind up to do it. I will have no problem saying no to cake, but ice cream is one of my downfalls. (Maybe I will buy a flavor I don't like.....oh wait.......I like them all.) I think I will make some of Lori's pudding desserts to help me. (Those are so good, I feel like I'm cheating when I eat them.)

I'm still feeling very strong and good about what I am doing. I just wish I could feel like this all of the time. I hope I don't hit a plateau any time soon, that might just burst my bubble :cry:

Gotta run.......

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