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Hello all-my name is Erin and I live in Chicago. I am 5'9" and weigh 195. My ideal weight is 165 but I would be happy at 175lbs. I am 33 years old and single. I think I look ok, but definately felt better about myself when I was 20lbs lighter. I think if I lose the weight, I will feel more confident in the dating world. Part of me really resents the fact that I think I will have more dates if I am 20lb thinner. Part of me thinks, "If he is the right guy, 20lbs won't matter." But I know that appearance is very important. And, more importantly, I haven't felt good about my body for a while and I am sure that comes across when I meet people.
I am good about excersie. I have a treadmill in my basement that gets regular use. I tend to let myself eat whatever I want and think to myself, "Oh, I am tall, the extra weight doesn't show as much."
I love cake doughnuts, muffins, hot bread, etc. This will be the hardest to give up.
I have had hypthyroidism since I was 12. It has been documented that it is more difficult for people with hypo to lose weight. This is another crutch I fall back on. I think to myself, "I have hypothryroidism, I can't help the extra weight."
I don't feel good at all when I eat carbs, I can actually feel my blood sugar skyrocket and then crash. The momentary pleasure is so NOT worth the pain of the gain!
I started the Beach on Sunday and have felt pretty good. I haven't weighed in yet, I am giving it a week. Today is day 4 and I feel really sluggish. I hope this goes away.
My diet for today and the three days prior has been like this:
Breakfast- 2 eggs
diet coke
Snack- handful of cashews
Lunch- tuna salad and 4 slices of green/red pepper
chicken breast
Snack- 2 cheese cubes, cheddar
Dinner- Ground Turkey with a slice of cheese
dessert -Russel Stover Chocolate with Splenda-yum.
water throughout day
Does it sound like I am doing ok?
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Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:10 pm |
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| erinb007
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Well, so far so good. Haven't slipped much off the diet and am seeing the results! So far I have lost 4 lbs and I feel SO much better than when I did Jenny Craig (toooo many carbs. I was always hungry) and Weight Watchers. I love reading other people's posts-so inspiring!
I am out of town visiting my sister, there is a lot of good food in her house, so its tempting, but I keep thinking of the people on this site who have stuck with it and reached their goal.
I am getting a bit bored with my food plan. I have been eating the same thing everyday. Chicken, nuts, eggs, etc. Need to spice it up a bit, will read the book and find some new foods.
Erin |
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Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:53 pm |
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| erinb007
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Well, it's day nine and I feel great! I have lost 5 lbs and have not been hungry at all. I still crave sweets and carbs, but not nearly as bad as I thought. It's totally manageable.
I had a small soft serve ice cream last weekend and it was a little slice of heaven! Amazing how much more you appreciate junk food when you don't eat it all the time!
My hypoglycemia is totally under control. When I did JC the food was so loaded with carbs that I always felt my blood sugar was off.
Haven't noticed a change in the way my clothes fit yet..my fat clothes are still tight! I look better sans the clothes though!
It feels so empowering to be able to pass up doughnuts, fries, etc. I used to think, "Oh, I can't do it, I have no willpower." Now I think, "I AM doing it and I control what goes in my mouth!"
Yeah Me!
Erin |
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Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:23 pm |
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Well, it's day nine and I feel great! I have lost 5 lbs and have not been hungry at all. I still crave sweets and carbs, but not nearly as bad as I thought. It's totally manageable.
I had a small soft serve ice cream last weekend and it was a little slice of heaven! Amazing how much more you appreciate junk food when you don't eat it all the time!
My hypoglycemia is totally under control. When I did JC the food was so loaded with carbs that I always felt my blood sugar was off.
Haven't noticed a change in the way my clothes fit yet..my fat clothes are still tight! I look better sans the clothes though!
It feels so empowering to be able to pass up doughnuts, fries, etc. I used to think, "Oh, I can't do it, I have no willpower." Now I think, "I AM doing it and I control what goes in my mouth!"
Yeah Me!
Erin |
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Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:24 pm |
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| erinb007
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Yeah me! I made it through my biggest temptation yet-cake doughnuts. God, I wanted one of those freakin' things, but I reminded myself that I would feel like crap (physically and emotionally) for the rest of the day, and it just wasn't worth it!
I am in control of what I eat!
Erin |
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Tue Jun 15, 2004 2:19 pm |
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| devon25
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| congradulations! on passing up those cake donuts and talking yourself out of it. you have alot of willpower. Good for you. you go girl! and congrats on the weight loss. |
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Tue Jun 15, 2004 3:35 pm |
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| JessicaRabbit
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Hi Erin:
I'm like you in that I was so happy to finally have some will power over food! I'm sure you'll start noticing the change in how your clothes fit soon. Do you have any big plans for the start of P2? |
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Tue Jun 15, 2004 3:45 pm |
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| erinb007
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Thanks Devon and Jessica! No plans for P2 yet, I am a bit scared that once I start eating carbs, I will go crazy. And will CRAVE them like I did before. I was still wanting that cake doughnut again today! Probably tomorrow too, but the scale continues to move in the right direction which is awesome!
Erin :D |
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Wed Jun 16, 2004 4:44 pm |
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| erinb007
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Hi all-I had a root canal from HELL yesterday. It was a "hot" tooth, which means they couldn't get it completely numb. 2 Hours of hell. After I could feel my face again, I decided to treat myslef to a roast beef sandwhich from Arby's WITH the bread and a small chocolate shake. Enjoyed both of them so much!
Today have been very good. It feels liberating to allow myself a treat and be able to go right back on the plan.
Also, I enjoy the food so much more than before.
Started 198 now 192.5 goal 175 |
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Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:33 pm |
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| kelsey
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Welcome to the beach. You are doing so good and I too love the feeling of control. Sorry to hear about your tooth. I almost always have one place that doesnt numb then after they get that part out my whole face is dead. Keep up the good work.
Kelsey |
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Sat Jun 19, 2004 2:25 am |
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| robinlu
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Hi,
This is the first time I have posted here...so I hope I am doing it right. I too am 5'9". I started 6 days ago at 195 too. I am now 188. (Can't help it I am addicted to the scale). The hardest part of this diet for me is not eating when I am bored. I just wanted to post here because we started out at the same height and weight. Congratulations on your loss so far and I'm sure you will reach your goal in no time.
Robin |
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Sat Jun 19, 2004 4:42 am |
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| erinb007
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Hey Robin-thanks for the post! I am so jealous that you are in the 80's! Out of curiosity, what size clothes do you wear? You should check out the recent thread on this subject, it's very interesting the ranges, also there are lots of other tall gals like us in that thread! I am a 16. Keep up the great work!
Erin |
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Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:20 pm |
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| erinb007
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:D Well, phase one is officially over and I am down 7 lbs! Yeah me! I am debating staying on phase 1 for another week to see how much more I can lose. I am a bit scared of moving to PH2 (like Doc mentions in the book) that adding "good" carbs will halt the weight loss. I did buy strawberry's and blueberries and apples at the grocery, but have yet to tap into them.
Am I wrong, or is the main difference between Ph1 and Ph2 is that you can add certain fruits?
Erin
start 198/this a.m. 191 |
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Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:24 pm |
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| robinlu
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Hi Erin,
I wear a size 16 or 18 ( I like my clothes a little baggy). I don't understand the clothes size thing though. I hear about people that weigh more than I do, yet they wear a smaller size..I just don't get it!! :roll: I am not real large boned either. I am also nervous about moving into P2. I am afraid I will have terrible cravings again and start eating terrible things again ( like frosting out of the can).
Robin |
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Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:14 pm |
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| Jennwiffer
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wow, congrats on phase one! sounds like you are doing great! i am on week 2 of phase one.
as i understand it, the difference between p1 and p2 is you can have some grains again (whole wheat and rye) and sugar (most fruits)
there is a mini version of the SBD book, like a little travel size, that lists a ton of food seperated by type and if you should avoid, eat it, limit it and most of the general nutritional value, it is really helpful!
keep at it! |
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