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[katieb920]

I am down 1.6# YAY.. I am excited. I have to say yesterday was very very tough. I went in to work. And the owner of the company said to me she wanted me to taste an Austrailian Kobe beef. MY FAVORITE. I said okay. I tried a piece. OMG I was in heaven. 3 minutes later I probably had 7 oz of the beef. I left very quickly. I got into the car and almost cried. (kobe beef is raised for fat not to be lean) At that point I was telling myself I am never going to make it on this program.
Well It took everything in my will power not to cheat the rest of the day. And I did it. And look it showed on the scale this morning. <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_28_100.gif" ="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%253D23%252F23_28_100/image.gif"> to me. Also I said to myself I could of been close to my goal weight (well maybe shy of it by 20#) If I did not go off of program in April. I said to myself I could be down 30# by October. That is my goal OCTOBER 16th

[queenielou]

I wish I could have had the beef for you so you wouldn't have felt so bad about it Great job staying compliant for the rest of the day, though. You're doing great and you will be down 30# by October 16th! Something to look forward to for sure

[holberry]

great job katie, getting back on the horse, staying on program. You did it.
and YOU will make 30 lbs by October, piece of mint bar.
have a good day girlie.
hols

[katieb920]

So I lost 2 pounds this week. Pretty excited about that.
Yesterday was a pretty busy day for me. Matthew had a birthday party at 2. Completley forgot to get a gift. Had to run to Toys r us. Pick up a gift card. Then run to the grocery store. I told them I would make a fruit salad for the Birthday Party. So then ran to target to pick up a few things. You know what was amazing. Toys r us was selling the Harry Potter Book for $24.95 and Target was selling it for $17.95
So anyways after the Birthday party I took Matthew and His friend to the pool. It was nice I got to sit there and read a book (NOT Harry Potter ) Sat there for 2 1/2 hours just relaxing.
So I got home around 8 to find that my husband cooked . He made a beautiful salad, Shrimp, and Baked Potatoes. Where has he been in the past 7 months. Baked Potatoes....... Hey my husband never cooks, so I thought the gesture was very nice.
My husband and I had a really nice evening last night. He was painting and while he was painting I was on the internet listening to 80's music on youtube. It was hysterical. Watching the videos and listening to the songs. Gosh I loved the 80's Loved the music. Brought back a lot of memories. We did that until 11:00. We had a really good time.
Off today for another busy day.

[Mickeyz]

Hi Katie,

You are doing great. Congrats on staying compliant after eating the beef. Guess it didn't do too much damage!

A lot of great things can happen by Oct. 16th. It's the magic day for me too! We will make it!

[queenielou]

Hey Katie,

I saw those 3+ pounds gone on the roll call! Keep up the great work

[katieb920]

Wow it has been a really long time since I have written in my journal. Where to begin. I am depressed. I have no idea why. But just depressed today. Weird thing is yesterday Weighed in and was not even excited at the 3.8 weight loss. I think the reason is, Is because this is the same weight that I was down in April (easter sunday) The lowest i Have been in 4 years. And for some reason I always quit.

I am really not trying to think about food. But lately going into all the restaurants that I sell to is killing me. The food smells so good. I have to be compliant. I know it works, I see it in everyone. That if you stay motivated it will drop. Nickie If you are reading this. I am so envious of you right now. You have over come so much. You lost 6# in 1 week and you are in the 60# club. I wish that would happen to me.

Today I weighed in 3/4# over ticker. Every Monday I weigh over ticker. I do not think I am dehydrated. I drink a lot of water. And I have my supplements on time everyday.

Well life going on in my house is a little hectic. My husband is on Vacation this week. And he is messing up my whole house. But I have to say my son Loves having his daddy home. John has been taking Matthew and his best friend to the Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp. (which is only 15 minutes from my house) They leave around 6:30am and they get home around 2:30. They have been getting a lot of autographs. Matthew comes in running Mommy Mommy look who I got today. And I have to play it off that I know these people.

Also have some good news for Matthew. Matthew was picked from the Philadelphia Eagles for Best picture in his age group. (they had to draw what they think the Eagles uniform would look like in 75 years. Matthew on This Thursday gets to walk with The Whole team on the field all the way back to the Lockers. I do not know who is more excited Matthew Or my husband.

Well let my sorry but get back to work.
Thanks for letting me ramble.
Katie

[nickieluv]

You know, Katie, I don't come in to a lot of journals but something this afternoon told me to check yours out.

Don't give up. I know you won't, but I also know how these feelings can get to you - I always quit, why am I even trying, this has happened before and I'm just going to gain it all back....

Well ERASE those thoughts from your brain this INSTANT!!!!! Recognize that you are just being negative and your body is feeling success and is maybe getting afraid of it. I don't know what all might be going on but do not give up!

Yes, I lost over 6# this week - but remember last week? I didn't even lose half a pound. Your loss this week was fantastic!!! And the Monday thing - I usually gain on both Monday and Tuesday before going back down - tell me that doesn't sap your emotional wherewithal every week. I know how you're feeling.

MF sometimes works mysteriously but it WORKS and you are working it! Let's make it through this 100 days, all of us together - don't forget, we have to post before/afters for the challenge - you are very supportive of others and now I want you to throw some good feelings at yourself. Remember how proud you were a couple of weeks ago that after the beef incident you got right back on track? That is real strength, that is willpower, that is keeping your focus - you have everything you need to succeed.

Meet you on the other side of October 16th!!!!!

[katieb920]

So I thought I would share a picture of my son at training camp to day It is with his favorite player Jeremiah Trotter.

[nickieluv]

That must be so cool for him! The Bills used to train at my college but it was never when classes were in session (of course), and my husband (then boyfriend) always wanted to drive over and see them but we never did (my school was a 3-hour drive from home). Now they do it at a college in Rochester I guess but we've never been there, either.

[bikipatra]

Thanks for the pic, Katie. He looks like he is having a great time!

[Karli]

Hey, Katie. To reiterate Nickie's comments, you can do it ! This is a great time to surpass where you have been before, but, it's also a very new experience. You really only have now -- this is the gig; NOW.

Anyway, hang in there !! If you stick to it, it's going to work for you .

Cheers,
Karli

[Tawanda]

Katie, just checking in with you. Hope all is well.

[Mickeyz]

Hi Katie,

Just wanted to stop by. How are you doing?

[katieb920]

Hey everyone,
I am here!!!!!!!!!!! I have been here everyday reading journals. I just do not have any time to write. I have been extremely busy. Matthew has football practice every night from 6-8. So between working getting him fed before practice and then getting that whole uniform on him (which is like 10 things) then bringing him to practice. We do not get home until 8:30 then trying to get him in a shower. Then to bed. All I have to say is CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!
Medifast has been great..... I am 39 days of compliance Yay for me. I am hoping 2 great things are happening to me on Sunday (roll call). Well one happend and hoping the other will happen also.
I am starting Vacation on MOnday for the next 2 weeks.. I will not go back until September 4th. We are not doing anything special, DH is working, but my sons b-day is next week so I think we are going to go to an amusement park.
Thanks everyone for helping me with this journey.
Katie