dave22's Journal, 21 May 2008

There's not much better in this difficult process than to have someone notice our hard work. Glad Daddy sees yours! 

Alright! If it's noticable that you've lost... then you are doing something right!! Keep it up! I don't think we'll ever be completely happy at our losing rates, LOL. 

Chuckles at sharon adding that me Dad is 83 now doesn't wear glasses and his eyesight may be going!!! Lori... 1 shaggin lb a week!! (am I allowed to say shaggin'??) its just when ya hear stories if 2,3,4, lb drops.. why can't we have some of that - we're good people - we're working hard - we pay our taxes!! am gonna write a letter, to someone..... in TRIPLECATE.. (that should sort it) can a man ...manfully giggle?? like I'm doing now... 

If your dad noticed (men never notice anything) haha!! Thats great Dave!! I'm still waiting to weigh in...Havin a few issues...I'm sure you've heard....lol!! I'm thinking of taking some more drastic measures too. Maybe the fat fast next week!! You're doing awesome!! Keep up the great wrok :D 

pssst keri let me know if yer doing the fat fast!!! winks.. 

*cheering* Fat Fast! Fat Fast! Fat Fast! =D 1 lb a week is perfect!! The 3-4 lb drops are more likely water weight or people that are working really hard and working out A LOT! lol No worries!! You're doing beautifully!! Be thankful for the continued 1 lb weekly loss... how I yearn to have that back. Feckin' conditions, anyway. Very awesome that your dad noticed, and then the topper that he SAID something! lol *big hugs* You're doin' it!! =D Have a wonderful day! 

I'll let you know Dave! I'm really thinking I'm gonna start it on Monday and do it until Friday....If I can... 

Monday to Friday!!!! whoaaaaa.... stand AWAY from your enthusiasm! chuckles god - 5 days of it, hmmm am wondering now if I am just being realistic or an absolute wimp (I was only thinking of two or three days - have you SEEN how little they eat on that thing??) Bully, talk to her! Am off now to get home, we are looking at an old stone cut cottage on an acre in a quiet corner of Co. Longford that we might buy... tis a fixer upper but what peace and space for the boys and the hounds 'n' all... see ya amorrow.. 

You know Dave, with you being a Man, Ugg thingy and all...I bet you could do the fat fast for 2 weeks straight! :) pssssh! that's nothin'!!  

*stands tall with hands on hips* yelling...."Henceforth - call me Flush Man" [cue superhero theme tune] 

isnt the fat fast for people who have managed to lose weight in over 4 weeks? If you are losing a lb a week, that is really great. Just remember you are doing that in spite of the chicken wings and Guiness! Daddy, lil boy..how shhweeet! (tho it is possible he just saw you standing sideways and being old and all....??) LOL 

Your dad's 83 and my mom's 83! Wise, wise, people they are! Isn't it great that they noticed that we lost a few pounds! :) I know what you mean about the slow loss. I feel the same way. I see others losing 4, 5, or more lbs. in 1 week and I say, Dang! Why can't I do that? But you know, they say that if you lose it more slowly it usually stays off! So we got that going for us....lol. Glad you finally got to have some Guiness! I bet it tasted soooo good! And, I don't know why, but "finger of cheese" sounds so funny to me...LOL Have a great day :D 

The Fat Fast is not for people who are able to lose weight on this plan. Please read the book, folks. I know some people do it to jump-start ketosis or after a long plateu for a couple of days, but actually doing it for a long period of time is not what it is intended for. Dave I'm sure you're losing more inches than pounds, so isn't that what counts? Don't worry about the slow loss. I lost 17% body fat and 2 dress sizes in the first 3 months and only lost about 10 lbs. You lose fat and gain muscle on this plan, if it is being noticed, you're getting great results. 

I think the big drops are really the people that just started induction. I believe everyone's in the same boat after that. I'm pretty sure I haven't lost more than a pound a week since induction. If you decide to do it though, more power to ya! 

Ah, but I'll bet that Guinness tasted like a slice of heaven to our Davee boy! There's a lot to be said for some occasional "soul food." ;-) 

Congrats on Dad noticing! You're definitely doing something right if you are getting the recognition! Don't be too hard on yourself and don't do anything too drastic before you really need to. BTW, thanks for the comment on my journal-- glad I'm not the only one with 'voices'-- really feel like I'm going crazy sometimes! :) 

First of, congratulations on the VISIBLE results--the best kind!! The hard work and the sacrifices are paying off! Wait, did I say "sacrifice"? (The Guinness-chugging notwithstanding !:) I think sararay said it well..I recommend you keep doing what you're doing on the food-front, but if possible, try to up the ante on working out. I noticed that I was able to break through a couple of pleateaus in the past by bumping up the exercise--that really works! Also, do free weights...You're doign great! And even though you're an UGGie, we love ya :) Don't be doin' anything drastic to hurt our favorite Davey :)