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bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » December 23rd, 2006, 4:02 am

You're a strong girl and make me happy I don't have much of a social life!

Karli · by **Karli** » December 23rd, 2006, 6:17 am

Thanks, Biki !!

Okay, woke up at 4am this morning. I haven't been sleeping as well lately because I have been a little stressed about learning all of the music I need to be learning over this holiday break. Oh well !! Anyway, I am starting things off early today since I am apparently not going back to sleep.

Weighed in a half pound up today from yesterday. I won't worry too much about it, though.

5 -- oatmeal
8 -- caramel nut bar
11:30 -- L&G
2:30 -- choco shake

LadyT · by **LadyT** » December 23rd, 2006, 9:52 am

Karli - Great job avoiding all those temptations!!! You are doing so well and have such a fantastic attitude about your weight loss and how important it is to you. I am so motivated by reading your posts!
I'm sure you will make it throuh those upcoming gatherings with no problem! Dessert is *my* biggest temptation, so I'm going to be remembering your posts, as well as everyone else here who is at, or almost at goal.
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Karli · by **Karli** » December 24th, 2006, 9:21 am

Thanks, Tracey !

Well, made it through the dessert party last night. We have a dessert party this afternoon, and a dinner this evening. And then, a dinner on Tuesday evening now, too. Then we will be off to my folks.

I find myself sometimes wondering whether or not I should really make myself stay compliant through all of this. I know the answer is "yes," and here is why :

If I go ahead and loosen up for one meal (tonight or Tuesday evening), then I will feel like I might as well loosen a little while I am at my folks. One taste easily turns into a an entire meal, which easily turns into an entire day, which easily turns into an entire week. And then where am I ? I am back to needing to find the strength to get back on track and probably lose whatever few pounds I would have gained.

Even if physically it's not a big deal, mentally it is. So, I really would like to stay on track tonight (I currently need to make my goals very close) because it's better for me mentally (AND physically). One day and one meal at a time.

Just needing to make things clear for myself.

7:30 -- caramel nut bar
10:30 -- choco shake

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » December 24th, 2006, 10:57 am

Keep up the great thinking Karli-you are an example to us all!

nickieluv · by **nickieluv** » December 25th, 2006, 9:18 am

Merry Christmas Karli - I hope you made it through everything as well as you'd planned. What am I saying, of course you did!! Way to be supportive, huh? :oops:

You really are an example to me personally. I'm sure if I were ten pounds from goal I'd see no problem letting loose for the holidays because, heck, I'd have come so far, what's the harm? Someday when I'm where you are, I hope I have grown and learned how to make better choices!

In fact, I'm going to go read all 20 pages of your journal right now and see what else I can learn.

dede4wd · by **dede4wd** » December 25th, 2006, 10:49 pm

Hi Karli,
Hope all went well and let us know how your week ended up going!

DeDe

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » December 26th, 2006, 3:53 am

Sniff, sniff. I am kind of upset that you haven't expressed any envy over my Happy New Year Snoopy and Woody in my signature...

Taangrl21 · by **Taangrl21** » December 26th, 2006, 9:15 am

Hi Karli,
I hope things are going well with you....cant wait to read your next post...I have officially started today. I am finally on the bandwagon.
Hope you are having a great day!

Karli · by **Karli** » December 26th, 2006, 11:20 pm

Okay. Well, thanks ladies for checking in on me. I have to admit I have been avoiding checking in here at my own journal because I haven't any good news to report

. I have not wanted to say much because I don't expect to stay here, at this point in my journey, for too long, but I also haven't wanted to bring down the morale.

At some point down the road I will probably write it out so I can have it for later, but, not right now. I will say that I haven't felt like myself lately and I think I have been struggling with just plain old habits and peer pressure.

Just to be clear, though, I feel like the real me is the one who goes strong on program. I believe in it 100%. The last three days were my biggest worries, and now I am moving into some days that I am wanting to have smooth sailing within. I guess when all is said and done, sometimes we have to just fight for it all. And, I definitely feel as though I am wrestling a bit. However, I see my place in the success that I am aiming to achieve... and I will keep my eyes on the prize

.

Cheers,
Karli

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » December 27th, 2006, 3:38 am

The real me is chock full of character defects and assets. Doing anything 100% healthy is antithetical to my nature, therefore I have slips in my actions and/or emotions regardless of my good intentions all the time. I can wish to be good, I can wish to be compliant-but it will be a struggle. Some days easier than others. Except for that one whose birthday we just celebrated we were all born just a wee bit selfish and gluttonous. I can change my actions, and very often my thoughts will follow but the authentic me is still prone to these characteristics just as it is to charity, love and tolerance. That is the real me. :lightsword:

Karli · by **Karli** » December 27th, 2006, 8:53 am

hee hee... thanks, Biki

.

Well, I have had my shake this morning and we are going to be leaving for our trip within a couple of hours. I won't be weighing in until next Tuesday. I plan to be on program from here on out (...). I might get to stop in over the next few days, but maybe not. So, if you don't hear from me for awhile, know that I am thinking of all of you

!! Bon voyage !

Had my shake this morning and here is my plan for the day :

7:30 -- Choco shake
10 -- cappucino shake
1 -- Choco mint bar
4 -- Soup
6/7 -- L/G
9 -- Choco pudding

Cheers,
Karli

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » December 27th, 2006, 9:20 am

I'll miss you girlie girl! If I have to I will refer to my stash of photos of you-just to remember. And I always have that little Karli in my head too...

dede4wd · by **dede4wd** » December 27th, 2006, 10:03 am

Karli,
Have a GREAT time!

Just reading your post where you're talking about what you're wrestling with got me thinking.

I never truly appreciated anything I didn't have to work hard and yes, fight for. For example...I trashed the car that was given to me, but treat the much junkier car that I bought myself with respect and reverence.

With these struggles we're going through (with our toughest opponent...ourselves)...we can only end up stronger and more proud of ourselves when we reach our goals!

Thank you so much for your words.

DeDe

Taangrl21 · by **Taangrl21** » December 27th, 2006, 4:00 pm

Have a great time and a safe travel Karli...can't wait to hear all your words of wisdom when you get back...you will be missed!!!

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