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Well, it was inevitable. I knew that at some point the scale was going to swing upwards--although I shouldn't say "inevitable" because I had all the control in the world and chose not to use it. After this week's nausea I kind of declared the week shot, and basically overindulged in EVERYTHING! And of course this would be the week Aunt Flo chooses to make her appearance, adding to the weight I had already gained. It's amazing how quickly it comes back on, and this has been a lesson for me--you can declare a day as "shot" every once in a while, but not a week. It will be okay though--Fit and "Phat" begins tomorrow and I WILL be turning this around and heading in the right direction, I also return to Phase 1 tomorrow, and this time I will do it right because I really understand its purpose and what it means. And I'm trying to focus on how far I've come, and not get discouraged by this bump in the road. I got my first compliments from people who haven't seen me since April yesterday--I changed my profile pic on my MySpace page and got a couple of comments from friends and family about the new do, but my best friend IM'd me, and told me that the picture doesn't look like me..that I look so much better! It made me feel good--I know when I was taking those pictures I didn't really recognize my face--my eyes and my mouth are in the picture, but my face shape has totally changed, which is partly the cut and partly the weight loss. Because I look at myself in the mirror everyday I don't really see it, but now I have, and it's phenomenal to think that yes, I can do this 'cause I've been doing it so far.
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237.0 lb
Lost so far: 8.0 lb.
Still to go: 17.0 lb.
Diet followed poorly.
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gaining 3.4 lb a week
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Don't worry about the little up-dot on the chart! It makes a little smile! And after the smile comes more down-dots. I know! Plus, F&P will keep us all in line - the Gods decree it! :)
31 Aug 08 by member: amryk
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It's okay. We all have had our bumps on this journey. Phase one and the challenge will be just what you need to get back on track. You've come way too far now to gain that weight back! Those compliments will definitely give you a renewed motivation. I think I got the most comments about the loss in my face as I was losing. It's amazing how big those cheeks can get!
31 Aug 08 by member: KellyBo
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Remember what you put on my journal entry today about autumn being a brand new beginning? You are right. Autumn is cool, colorful, pleasant, and PROMISING - just as you insisted! Each month - each week - each day is a brand new beginning. You are absolutely positively correct about giving yourself CREDIT for how far you have come. Pause. Reflect. Congratulate yourself. Then begin again. Renew the process. Please forgive me for functioning as an amateur diagnostician - but the nausea and the cycle of the moon - if you know what I mean - could be connected. As someone who had endometriosis for six years, I remember that the two arrived at once. Ignore that observation if you like. Everyone is different. Seems to me you are in for the long haul and you are going to get the job done. Keep the faith!
31 Aug 08 by member: Cobra Fan
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Yay for keeping a positive attitude and staying determined!!
31 Aug 08 by member: violet5968
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Congrats on the compliments! It's good to see you aren't stressing over the gain. If you stick with the journey long enough, it seems only inevitable that there will come a week with a gain. But rather than look at those weeks as failures, I try to look at them as lesson weeks - time to learn something about my body and my mind and how they react to food. Keep getting back on track and never give up. You will reach your goal if you just keep trying : )
31 Aug 08 by member: evelyn64
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The compliments make it all worth it! There are ups for everyone, but just remember...what goes up, must come down! I'm excited about Fit & Phat too.
31 Aug 08 by member: biblioholic03
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It's always nice to be recognized as a healthier sexier person. It's amazing what a little loss can do to your self confidence. I think you're doing an amazing job! You're kicking butt and taking names.. carbs names.. lol. I'm a dork, sorry. And thank you for your comments on my journal. Don't worry about that little gain.. lol, i've had 3 of them. Just use it as a tool of motivation to lose.
31 Aug 08 by member: MommieAnya0220
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And up fluctuations are NORMAL! Hooray for you and how far you have come. In just my short week here I have seen you lift and support everyone else here. Focus on the positive and keep with your challenges. You can do it!!! We have faith in you, you go!!
31 Aug 08 by member: Simavision
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This happens to all of us. Get yourself back on track and move on! Kudos on the compliments :)
31 Aug 08 by member: mbhpro
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You and me both - lets get back on track together! I totally understand what you're talking about.
01 Sep 08 by member: fraise
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I echo all the sentiments left here for you...We ARE in control and we just have to choose it....I have problems with that sometimes...getting back on track feels AWESOME....! hugggies Deb
01 Sep 08 by member: drd3775
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I'm not even sure how I missed this journal, my friend! what? I'm only a couple of days late!! LOL I just have to say ONE thing (I know...it's a miracle!) You DEFINITELY CAN DO IT...BECAUSE YOU MOST CERTAINLY HAVE BEEN DOING IT ALL ALONG! (I'm soooo good at being philosophical! sigh....so impressive!)
02 Sep 08 by member: BadAndee
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Don't worry about it, you're highly likely PMS'ing and that up will be water weight. I recognise your symtoms well, I go through exactly the same symtoms. Tomorrow is another day, and you'll have the weight back off in no time.
02 Sep 08 by member: ebivr
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