My biggest dilemma is that I have to take medicine in the morning. I don't want to eat until around 11 am because I like to have a late night snack of 100 calorie pack of cocoa dusted almonds. I've been putting off taking my medicine but the one I can't put off is an anti biotic.

I guess I can share this ,lol. I have to take an antibiotic before have sex or I will get a UTI.I have to take it with food.

I guess half of a Greek Yogurt would be 50 calories. I need to look up string cheese and baby bell light.

How about you? Is the 5:2 plan working with your life? I also don't like working out with my trainer on an empty stomach.

Will this not work if you have 11 hours in between instead of 12? There must be some reason you have to have 12 hours off.

Yes Kim ... once it has healed I will post it... it is a really personal piece which is why I was worrying that it might be ruined. I have a red rose and three daffodils - these represent my lil family - the red rose of England for the hubby and the three welsh daffodils for me and the kids... underneath it says: 'Dau a ddaeth yn bedwar', which is welsh for ' we two became four'.

I am hoping that it heals and looks like it did when it was first done, which is stunning! The lady that did it is a true artist.

Steve, the hubby, had one done today - it is dream catcher and it is full of vibrant colour... it isn't finished yet and it looks amazing already!

Your 'tat' sounds amazing coops, hope it heals well.

Sounds wonderful, I am thinking of getting another.... need to think on it a little more... perhaps a bird.

216.2 this morning, I know you all will be positive and happy for me but I just can't get excited, I've been betrayed too often by that bloody machine to believe its tales, I'll believe this is really happening when it hits 10 lbs.

Also, I roasted a chicken yesterday and after it finished roasting I ate the "cook's rewards"; the oysters, the wing tips, and the tail tip, all told maybe an ounce of meat but it sat and SAT in my chest the rest of the night and even gave me hiccups at bedtime. Today I ran errands and didn't eat a proper meal till about 2, some bites of chicken straight from the carcass; a few hours later I nibbled on some fresh green sugar peas and then some more chicken, all told maybe 3.5 ounces of chicken. It is really hot here so I decided to have a protein shake popsicle, I couldn't do it! My chest and stomach were so full of chicken I had - THE SLIMES! Can you believe that?!!!! I had straight up, hating life, oh-my-god sliming misery.

I guess I should be ... happy? That this sort of tightness has returned? ........ I've had 300 cals today and if I eat one more bite it will be barf city o.O

Up a pound, 217.2 this morning. Told you. FU**FU**FU**FU**

The scale is not our friend!

 

Great picture of Sarah and Sheryl!

 

I'm not doing well food wise either. I am weighing every day and hoping I am not going to gain anymore. I don't seem to have any willpower what so ever.

It was so awesome to see Sarah. She is a sweet, fun, cute woman!

I feel like our meeting gave me a boost. Neither of us are where we want to be...or used to be...but are still damn good! It's a good reminder to not be so damn harsh on ourselves.

Finally a few minutes to post!

It was so fun to meet Sheryl. It was great to talk!

I agree that I also felt it gave me a boost. In person she looks awesome! It's interesting how we are so critical of ourselves and they are things that others don't even see.

I also love the confidence that shines from her the moment I met her. There was even a guy checking her out when we were walking around!

I hope in the future that somehow our paths will cross and I can meet all of you in person!

Out family trip is wonderful, we are nearing the end. We have had many adventures and have seen so many awesome things. I know I was nervous with not feeling my best but I have made things works and our family really needed this!

Food wise I have been doing ok while on vacation but obviously having little extras while on vacation. It'll be interesting to see what the scale says when I get home.

Florinda hang in there. Frustrating as it may be keep it up. Maybe try to change things up every few days and then go back to what you're doing? I know you've tried many things I wish there was a magic fix that worked for everyone or even for you!

Sue, good to hear from you! Sounds like you have lots going on.

Georgia, I forgot to tell you congrats on your new grand! A boy, so exciting. Post pics of him when you have time. I love baby pics!

http://www.ruled.me/guide-keto-diet/

Holy crap, according to the rules of the keto diet, I should be taking in ONE HUNDRED grams of protein, TWENTY grams of carbs and 1100 calories!!!! per day!!!!!! Good god I have never done that low of carbs, EVER, not even post-op ... is that why I have been such a slow loser? The lowest I've done is 30-35g...

Went to the Kenny Chesney concert last night with my friend. It was a great time!

219 this morning. I feel like saying F(_)CK IT and diving face first into a cheeseburger. Three days ago it was 216. I have lost, regained, lost, and regained the same three pounds for the past MONTH.

218.2 this morning. This is the damn dance of the three pounds I guess; tomorrow will be 217, the day after 216, and then the day after that - 220.

I don't know what to say Florinda.

I have never gone that low on carbs. I don't even know how many carbs I eat a day. For some people going really low carb works. I'm one of those people that needs more carbs in my diet.

I go low on carbs. I go as low as I can.

 

Sarah, are you going to be around while I am in Chicago again? I'll be there

7-21- about 8-2

 

I am sort of dreading the appt tomorrow with the counselor and Bill. We have a lot to go over in a short time.

 

I am really going to try to watch what I eat because I have to at least get down to 140 for my clothes to fit. That's only 5 lbs.