5 WEEKS, NO CHEATS

[Erik]

So Noel and i were talking the other day and I had mentioned that I was going to try to go 5 weeks (b/w now and my next trip) with no cheats. None. Perhaps there was some rationalization to that statement in order to get a cheat last night :lol:.

Let me clarify that I don't believe 100% adherence to a plan is necessary to see great results. I think we all know that by now. We tend to stick with the magic 90% number as our minimum. Of course, better adherence does tend to lead to better results in most cases.

My normal adherence from a meals standpoint is usually 41/42, that is I typically cheat once per week - but it's a big one so my calories compliance is not as high. :oops:

Anyway, I have decided to forgo (at least attempt to) all free meals for the next 5 weeks - meaning I'm removing my optional weekly free meal as well.

So then Amy and I were talking and we had decided that she would be resuming her diet again on Monday and I told her what I was doing and asked her (not being serious), if she wanted to join my in my 'challenge'. Of course, being the competitive person that she is, she was all over it. Next thing you know, Kevin (her husband) jumps in and revives his journal (albeit with a weird title).

From there the idea was to perhaps get an informal 'challenge' of sorts. But it's only a challenge where you're competing against yourself ... and have accountability to the rest of us - as we'll e-kick your e-ass.

So who's in?

I have two thoughts on this.

1. 5 weeks no cheats - that's the hardcore version.

2. 5 weeks with NOTHING outside of your PLANNED free meals. (which will still net you 95% every week) - the version everyone should be on anyway. :p

You have to check in with how your day went at the end of the day, and you have to be honest.

You can't cheat!

[soontobefit]

I'm in. (She says before seeing her new plan...:lol:) That is longer than I have ever gone before, but I am up for the challenge!!!
Starting date=?
Stakes=?

[Erik]

I'm in. (She says before seeing her new plan...:lol:) That is longer than I have ever gone before, but I am up for the challenge!!!
Starting date=?
Stakes=?

Monday

Forum banning if you fail.

:lol3:

:jk:

But you cheated last night, so you start now.

[Amy]

:woohoo: :bunny:

I am on the HARDCORE plan!
Monday here I come!

[Noel Clark]

cake walk...I am in. :D

[Erik]

cake walk...I am in. :D

Yeah, because you get cheat DAYS in your plan. :lol:

But even still, yes, this will be a cakewalk for you, since you never take optional free meals.

[Amy]

Now, one question- Can I have an all evening cheat at the end? OF course only to show support for others :wink:

[Alicrmt]

:overhere:

but maybe not such a good idea until I figure out what is wrong with my body :lol:

[Erik]

:woohoo: :bunny:

I am on the HARDCORE plan!
Monday here I come!

Ahh, yes. You have to say what version you're doing.

Perhaps if you habitually only take your free meals and never any unplanned cheats, you have to go to the HARDCORE, since you're already doing version 2.

But if you struggle with compliance (sticking only to planned free meals), version 2 is still a big step up and you can go with that.

[Noel Clark]

Yeah, because you get cheat DAYS in your plan. :lol:

But even still, yes, this will be a cakewalk for you, since you never take optional free meals.

I have never had those before and have done entire preps with none so :cheeky:

[Erik]

Now, one question- Can I have an all evening cheat at the end? OF course only to show support for others :wink:

At the end? I figure we'll be having some crazy cheats after Junior USAs - at your place of course. :D

[Meechel]

I am so in!!!! Already been 4 weeks w/o and plan on going 6 more until Vegas :shades:

So I guess I am on the Hardcore plan!

I will be having nice :piggie: fest in Vegas :hehe:

[soontobefit]

But you cheated last night, so you start now.

SO not fair!!! :tantrum:
Isn't it only fair for everyone to do the same thing though? Otherwise, it will be easier for those who still get their free meals!

2 streams of the contest?

[MichelleS]

I would say I'm in but I don't know what my next 5 weeks of prep will look like :lol: I'm sure there is not cheat of free meals on that. I just hope I can comply with that.

[Erik]

SO not fair!!! :tantrum:
Isn't it only fair for everyone to do the same thing though? Otherwise, it will be easier for those who still get their free meals!

2 streams of the contest?

I figured I'd give the option - really, it's about getting each person to take themselves to the next level anyway right?

For someone easily following a 90% plus plan, going to 100% is the only way up. For someone struggling to even meet a consistent 90%, getting to 95% every week is as hard, if not harder (since they have more issues with off plan eating).

I think it'd be cool to just skip the cheats entirely, but I don't want to exclude anyone - more participants the better.

The big thing is NO OFF PLAN EATING / UNPLANNED CHEATS.

[Blondell]

I'm in. I'm doing UD2 for 3 more weeks and then will switch it up from there to finish up the last 2 weeks.

[soontobefit]

I figured I'd give the option - really, it's about getting each person to take themselves to the next level anyway right?

For someone easily following a 90% plus plan, going to 100% is the only way up. For someone struggling to even meet a consistent 90%, getting to 95% every week is as hard, if not harder (since they have more issues with off plan eating).

I think it'd be cool to just skip the cheats entirely, but I don't want to exclude anyone - more participants the better.

The big thing is NO OFF PLAN EATING / UNPLANNED CHEATS.
Fair enough. I'm going to go the hardcore route, though I can't say for certain that I won't eat off plan (i.e. if I am out for a social dinner or something.) I can say that whatever it is that I eat, it will be chicken and veggies or something along those lines :)

[Erik]

I'm in. I'm doing UD2 for 3 more weeks and then will switch it up from there to finish up the last 2 weeks.

But that's a piece of cake - you get giant refeeds.

[Blondell]

But that's a piece of cake - you get giant refeeds.

That's why I'm in. I'll be having my Cadbury egg now....brb. :lol:

[Erik]

That's why I'm in. I'll be having my Cadbury egg now....brb. :lol:

You're not allowed to participate until your program is over.

[Erik]

Added point -

MISSED meals is the same thing. Non compliant.

[Meechel]

Added point -

MISSED meals is the same thing. Non compliant.

OH SNAP!

brb making b-fast been PW for hour and just my diet dr pepper :funny:

[Blondell]

You're not allowed to participate until your program is over.

That's no fair! :ban:

I still have to follow guidelines and low carb it for 4-1/2 days. I get 1350 cals and 70g carbs/day from Sun-Thurs afternoon. I weigh 174lbs. That's a BIG deficit for me to have, AND don't forget, I still have to do my depletion workouts and the cardio that I've laid out for myself. If I wait until I'm done, it'll only be 2 weeks left for me to participate. :dry:

[Erik]

Oh, and my starting weight as of today is 228.8 (I obviously did more damage on my vacation than I thought, since I left at 220 :oops:).

[Meechel]

My weight as of yesterday 194. Didn't weight this AM since was PW'ing when I came upon this.

I want to see 189 in the 5th week so I have cushion for Vegas :shades:

[Erik]

My weight as of yesterday 194. Didn't weight this AM since was PW'ing when I came upon this.

I want to see 189 in the 5th week so I have cushion for Vegas :shades:

:thumb:

You have been kicking some serious ass Meechel. Steady progress, week in and week out.

[Erik]

That's no fair! :ban:

I still have to follow guidelines and low carb it for 4-1/2 days. I get 1350 cals and 70g carbs/day from Sun-Thurs afternoon. I weigh 174lbs. That's a BIG deficit for me to have, AND don't forget, I still have to do my depletion workouts and the cardio that I've laid out for myself. If I wait until I'm done, it'll only be 2 weeks left for me to participate. :dry:

500 word essay as to why you should be permitted into our special group.

[Blondell]

500 word essay as to why you should be permitted into our special group.

:pimpslap:

[Meechel]

:thumb:

You have been kicking some serious ass Meechel. Steady progress, week in and week out.


thanks adding in the no missed meals is the kicker and my weakness so I am ready to "man up" :funny:

[smuggie]

I'm out, cuz I'm not dieting. :p

[soontobefit]

thanks adding in the no missed meals is the kicker and my weakness so I am ready to "man up" :funny:DUDE, HOW do you miss meals?! I have only missed meals if I am sick or if I had a cheta meal :blink: I guess I just have a ridiculous appetite! :lol:

[Alicrmt]

DUDE, HOW do you miss meals?! I have only missed meals if I am sick or if I had a cheta meal :blink: I guess I just have a ridiculous appetite! :lol:

:blink: More importantly, I wanna know how she is drinking a diet dr. pepper before she's even had any food for the day :headhurt:

[Meechel]

:blink: More importantly, I wanna know how she is drinking a diet dr. pepper before she's even had any food for the day :headhurt:

dd was sleeping :pimpslap: and I would wake her if I start breakfast stuff ...I usually try and let her sleep in ....she was in MY bed.

I need caffeine! :pills:and honestly this is first morning doing that...I bought it last night then didn't drink it so it was near my bedstand :hehe:

[Meechel]

DUDE, HOW do you miss meals?! I have only missed meals if I am sick or if I had a cheta meal :blink: I guess I just have a ridiculous appetite! :lol:

Sometimes I start the day late and I don't like eating 1 hour apart I need at least 2-2.5 to eat again unless it is PWO meal and my cc/pp/pp stuff those can be hour apart.

[soontobefit]

Sometimes I start the day late and I don't like eating 1 hour apart I need at least 2-2.5 to eat again unless it is PWO meal and my cc/pp/pp stuff those can be hour apart.I guess I just like food more than you! :lol: J/K...I am a bottomless pit, what can I say!

[Inatic]

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[Meechel]

http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/images/smilies/sFun_cheerleader2.gif

does this mean your in? :unsure:

[ned31333]

Can anyone be in or just people on Thuner's diet? I will join in if possible! Mine will be kind of easy since I'm doing BWx's15 for the next 4 weeks, but it will be disciplined compared to what I have been doing.

[Inatic]

does this mean your in? :unsure:

ummmmmmmm

:wigging:

Im a currently a cheerleader.

:D

:cardio:

[Carolyn]

I'm gonna have to this about this one. I haven't had my free meal this week yet. I was saving it for this Monday night.

[Meechel]

ummmmmmmm

:wigging:

Im a currently a cheerleader.

:D

:cardio:

queen of adherance a cheerleader?? :dry: :jk:

[Carolyn]

Is there any kind of incentive to this? What's the prize?!

[Meechel]

Can anyone be in or just people on Thuner's diet? I will join in if possible! Mine will be kind of easy since I'm doing BWx's15 for the next 4 weeks, but it will be disciplined compared to what I have been doing.

I am pretty sure it is anyone ...just be true to your plan. No off plan cheats and no missed meals (rules on page one plus the missed meals thrown in later)

[hollie1224]

What are the parameters? SF jello? SF gum? When does this start?

[Meechel]

Is there any kind of incentive to this? What's the prize?!

My prize is the pride in knowing I can do it and I have never been 100% because of missed meals.

Also this will be the edge I need to make sure I get into my 14's for Vegas six weeks out (started in 22's :shades:)

[Noel Clark]

Is there any kind of incentive to this? What's the prize?!
A hotter body!



I am pretty sure it is anyone ...just be true to your plan. No off plan cheats and no missed meals (rules on page one plus the missed meals thrown in later)

ANYONE!!! Yes, of course you can join in!

[MaryBeth]

I'm bulking now so does that mean I can't participate? Because I'm almost always 100% adherence anyhow. :shrug: If I can, I'm in for the easy peasy "hardcore".

Let the games begin!!

[Erik]

Can anyone be in or just people on Thuner's diet? I will join in if possible! Mine will be kind of easy since I'm doing BWx's15 for the next 4 weeks, but it will be disciplined compared to what I have been doing.

Of course. Anyone on the board.

[Erik]

Is there any kind of incentive to this? What's the prize?!

The prize is a better physique. I'd think that's pretty good incentive.

You're competing with yourself.

[rogmel]

i'm in......although i am having a free meal tonight......so i will start tomorrow.....:ninja:

i am 8 weeks out from a trip to key west!!! this will help me be the hotness there!!!!

[Fitwolf]

I'm in for version #2 :unsure:.

This is a good challenge for me... I'm starting today.

[Erik]

I'm in for version #2 :unsure:.

This is a good challenge for me... I'm starting today.

Awesome!

[Holly]

I'm in. I'm going to go 6 weeks since a friend of mine is competing on the 24th so I said I wouldn't cheat along with him.

Next weekend I move though, so I will no longer have regular internet. But I keep track of my daily check marks, and will post in here as much as possible (I know I haven't been posting hardly at all, but life has been insane!)

I'm looking forward to the kick-ass results in 5 (6) weeks :yayconfetti:

[Sandy]

I am in for version 2 and I will start today!

[GraceGirl]

I'd say yes, but I just went 11 weeks without a cheat!! I had my first free meal after going nearly three months without one, and now it's been another two weeks since then. My son's 4th birthday is tomorrow, but I don't think I'm going to take a free meal even then because most of the food we're having is either NOT WORTH the cheat (I kind of planned that on purpose) or totally on my plan (I'm making sure I have tons of vegetables and shrimp).

So normally, I would've joined in happily, but now that I've lost the weight I wanted to lose, when an opportunity for sushi date night comes up soon, I'm going to take it!

And BTW, I wanted to say that foregoing weekly cheat meals MOST DEFINITELY produces results. I am amazed at my progress over the last three months, and I know that being on-plan 100% of the time was the key. (I too have big cheats Erik!)

[Anca]

I am SO NOT in! :girly:
If I'm going to be fat for the next 7 weeks, at least I'm going to enjoy my eats. :hamster:

[Noel Clark]

I'm in for version #2 :unsure:.

This is a good challenge for me... I'm starting today.

You can do it!

[Mols]

Ooh! I am, but I need a plan! lol

[SusanF]

I'm :scared:

BUT, count me in (starting Monday). I'm still on the fence on about which plan. I think I'm going to start with Option 2. As Erik can attest, I rarely make 90% :oops:, so committing to that is a challenge for me. I may switch to option 1 in a couple weeks...

[Erik]

Day 1 is just about done for me.

:hehe:

[SusanF]

Okay, I'm in for option 1!!!!!!!!!!! :bunny:

I convinced my sister (who also works with Erik, but doesn't post here) to do it too, but she's going with option 2, which is HUGE for her cuz her compliance is even worse than mine. :lol:

[Meechel]

Okay, I'm in for option 1!!!!!!!!!!! :bunny:

I convinced my sister (who also works with Erik, but doesn't post here) to do it too, but she's going with option 2, which is HUGE for her cuz her compliance is even worse than mine. :lol:

good for you ....I know you can do it just post your menu on your Fridge and write "5 weeks 100% ON" and then keep telling yourself I will eat all my meals and look hot in 5 weeks!

Don't say I won't or I don't want this or that because then you will just get that!

I will be saying " I love the results I have gotten from staying 100% on for 5 weeks"

[SusanF]

good for you ....I know you can do it just post your menu on your Fridge and write "5 weeks 100% ON" and then keep telling yourself I will eat all my meals and look hot in 5 weeks!

Don't say I won't or I don't want this or that because then you will just get that!

I will be saying " I love the results I have gotten from staying 100% on for 5 weeks"

Actually, I think my saying will be I F**CKIN ROCK!!!!!!!!:flex:

:lol3:

[Meechel]

that works!!! :thumb:

[Fitwolf]

I made it through my day!!!

And I have to say... at work tonight THREE different times I thought about eating something off plan and then thought "oh wait... the challenge." :)

[Meechel]

I made it through my day!!!

And I have to say... at work tonight THREE different times I thought about eating something off plan and then thought "oh wait... the challenge." :)

:woohoo: you got this Paige! :brava:

[SusanF]

I made it through my day!!!

And I have to say... at work tonight THREE different times I thought about eating something off plan and then thought "oh wait... the challenge." :)

That's awesome Paige!!!

[GraceGirl]

Day 1 is just about done for me.

:hehe:

Awesome. Only 34 more to go! :laugh:

[Amy]

I made it through my day!!!

And I have to say... at work tonight THREE different times I thought about eating something off plan and then thought "oh wait... the challenge." :)
That is awesome Paige!
I know for myself everyday that I stay 100% on plan BUILDS up my determination. The first 5-7 days are the hardest, then after that I get stronger and stronger.


Way to go!

[Cindy Day]

So who's in?

I have two thoughts on this.

1. 5 weeks no cheats - that's the hardcore version.

2. 5 weeks with NOTHING outside of your PLANNED free meals. (which will still net you 95% every week) - the version everyone should be on anyway. :p

You have to check in with how your day went at the end of the day, and you have to be honest.

You can't cheat!


Ooh! I am, but I need a plan! lol


Day 1 is just about done for me.

:hehe:

Monday



I'm in, but like Molly I need a plan. I will only do this with the Hardcore version (#1) even though with my recent history #2 would be acceptable. I've never been about 'just good enough to pass'. I have to excell. :D

Erik - I'll ping you offline to see what plan I should go with. :uhuh:

This will be great for me. :shhh:

Clarify start date? You said Monday, but some have already started. Does it depend on when your last cheat was?

[Amy]

I'm in, but like Molly I need a plan. I will only do this with the Hardcore version (#1) even though with my recent history #2 would be acceptable. I've never been about 'just good enough to pass'. I have to excell. :D

Erik - I'll ping you offline to see what plan I should go with. :uhuh:

This will be great for me. :shhh:

Clarify start date? You said Monday, but some have already started. Does it depend on when your last cheat was?
Some started yesterday (Erik took his cheat Friday night) I am starting today.

:woohoo: I am so excited you are doing it!!

[soontobefit]

Day 1 done...easy since I :piggie: out on Friday! :lol:

[Cindy Day]

Some started yesterday (Erik took his cheat Friday night) I am starting today.

:woohoo: I am so excited you are doing it!!

Well I was clean yesterday, but had missed meals, so I guess my start date is today. :yippee:

Thanks for the excitement Amy. :love:

[Pleiades]

I am in. I really, really need this!!! I've been eating crap all week and need to refocus. I'm totally in.

[Erik]

I made it through my day!!!

And I have to say... at work tonight THREE different times I thought about eating something off plan and then thought "oh wait... the challenge." :)

Awesome.

And read the 'decision' thread too. :thumb:

[Erik]

Clarify start date? You said Monday, but some have already started. Does it depend on when your last cheat was?

You read it, so you have you start now. :muahaha:

[Erik]

And a reminder, if you cheat/miss meals, fess up and post.

For those going with option 2 - you still have planned free meals, so when you want something NOW, grow up, push aside the instant gratification mindset of a child, and wait a few days until you've planned for it. :wink:

[Meechel]

Well I was clean yesterday, but had missed meals, so I guess my start date is today. :yippee:

Thanks for the excitement Amy. :love:

You got :cheer: here too my friend! :hug:

[Meechel]

Day 1 easy (last meal was 11:30pm :lol3:)

I hope everyone else is locking in on their goal!

[Holly]

I'm going for 100%, no cheats, no free meals :lifter:

[Meechel]

I'm going for 100%, no cheats, no free meals :lifter:

:bunny:

[Fitwolf]

Awesome.

And read the 'decision' thread too. :thumb:

I did read it... definitely food for thought. It does seem like it applies to life (not just food).

[Cindy Day]

You read it, so you have you start now. :muahaha:
Done. :thumb:

Although I'm only on meal 2 and I have to nail down which plan I'm going by. :angel4:

You got :cheer: here too my friend! :hug:
Thanks 'chell. :grin:

[Erik]

Done. :thumb:

Although I'm only on meal 2 and I have to nail down which plan I'm going by. :angel4:

Let me know if you need any help. :lub:

[nb1313]

I would like option #2, although since I have not officially started my plan yet, because it is not 'activated' (I have to finish my food diary and give to Erik), I will join in if it works w/ my plan, this will really help me get into the LBF lifestyle, I love a challenge, hell, my past few months have been a challenge, what's one little thing like not cheating on yourself?
Nadine

[Brooke21]

Oh goodness- I'm scared- but I'm in too! Hardcore for me! I've been needing some inspiration to get back into the swing of things and this is a good place to start! I find it difficult to be at 100% (or 90% for that matter:oops:), but if I have a good challenge, I know I can do it, too! I had a free meal last night so I'll start today- so far so good! :clap:

[Erik]

Oh goodness- I'm scared- but I'm in too! Hardcore for me! I've been needing some inspiration to get back into the swing of things and this is a good place to start! I find it difficult to be at 100% (or 90% for that matter:oops:), but if I have a good challenge, I know I can do it, too! I had a free meal last night so I'll start today- so far so good! :clap:

Brooke needs a journal.

[soontobefit]

Day 2 almost done!:yahoo:
ETA: what is the end date?

[Erik]

Day 2 almost done!:yahoo:
ETA: what is the end date?

Well, the reason I chose 5 weeks was because that was the approximate time before the NPC Junior USAs where a handful of us are getting together to support our beloved Noel, as well as Hollie Higdon and Laura Rose, who are competing.

I'm leaving on the Wednesday.

I'm thinking 4 weeks might be a nicer, round number, although I'm likely going until Friday, May 16 - Noel's fat loading dinner.

[Fitwolf]

I have the opposite problem from Meechel... It's only 5:45 and I only get to eat one more meal... I want to wait until 7 or 8 to eat that one but I'm hungry. :dry:

Today will be on for me though! :thumb:

I'm going until my trip in May... which is around the 13th I think. :scratch: Ideally I would get onto one planned cheat/week and never stop! :)

[mamaj]

I haven't had sugar since Easter and my goal is to go until June 1st.
The only real carbs I get are on on my Mon/Thur carb up meals which are a banana, oats, and sweet potato. They all taste like dessert!!!

Soooooo I'M IN!!!!:)

[soontobefit]

Well, the reason I chose 5 weeks was because that was the approximate time before the NPC Junior USAs where a handful of us are getting together to support our beloved Noel, as well as Hollie Higdon and Laura Rose, who are competing.

I'm leaving on the Wednesday.

I'm thinking 4 weeks might be a nicer, round number, although I'm likely going until Friday, May 16 - Noel's fat loading dinner.

May 16th it is then. No "exam is done-yay!" meal for me then! :lol:

[Alicrmt]

I'm starting tomorrow providing my "issues" continue to improve. I had to cut back my protein this weekend :ban:

I'm not sure if I intend to do option 1 or 2, but for SURE I know I will take a free meal on May 3 as I am going to a wedding out of town :hehe:

[Amy]

DAY 1
100% on plan!! My daughter even handed me her ice cream cone cause she was done (just the cone part- my favorite) and I threw it away :brava:
Finishing my 4th liter of water now.

[mamaj]

I have the hardest time getting all the water in.

[Amy]

I have the hardest time getting all the water in.
okay this is gonna sound crazy but I make it a "game" so I can get it all in. If I am on the go I take my big jug with me and at every stop light I have to chug water. I usually count to 10 in my head. If I hit several stop lights I get more than my 4 liters in over a days time.

When I am at home, I set my microwave timer for every hour, and drink 10-12 ounces every hour. Between workout and this, I usually have not problem getting it in.

[mamaj]

okay this is gonna sound crazy but I make it a "game" so I can get it all in. If I am on the go I take my big jug with me and at every stop light I have to chug water. I usually count to 10 in my head. If I hit several stop lights I get more than my 4 liters in over a days time.

When I am at home, I set my microwave timer for every hour, and drink 10-12 ounces every hour. Between workout and this, I usually have not problem getting it in.

LOL that's funny! What ever works though.:)

[KevinP]

Man, yesterday was great!! i guess no more till we see all of you here in CHUCKTOWN! countdowns started already!!!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

[mcv]

Ok - because Susan gave me a little push, I am in!!! I will decide between Option 1 and 2 here in the next few minutes.:shock:

[Alicrmt]

Ok - because Susan gave me a little push, I am in!!! I will decide between Option 1 and 2 here in the next few minutes.:shock:

:blink: coming off a bulk???? I think I'd be opting for #2 Molly :lol:

[Blondell]

On plan for today. Came in ~50 under where I should be though. Does that matter seeing that I don't use a set mealplan? :unsure:

[Amy]

:blink: coming off a bulk???? I think I'd be opting for #2 Molly :lol:

No way girl!! If me and Susan are doing it, you can too!! :happy05:

[Carolyn]

I'm still thinking about this one...

[Alicrmt]

No way girl!! If me and Susan are doing it, you can too!! :happy05:

:uhuh: I don't think susan is going for #1...I thought she selected option #2? :scratch: :unsure:

And you...well you have hardcore there in your house with you and lordy knows how competitive you are with all your laminated charts and junk :laughatyou:

:love:

[Alicrmt]

I'm still thinking about this one...

:blink: dude, if those are your abs right now, are you sure you'll even be dieting for another 5 weeks? :unsure:

:bowdown:

[Carolyn]

I guess it all depends how quick I can get my ass to lean out. Maybe if the dude right next to me didn't offer me an M&M everytime he opened a bag!

[KevinP]

100% on plan!

[Alicrmt]

I guess it all depends how quick I can get my ass to lean out. Maybe if the dude right next to me didn't offer me an M&M everytime he opened a bag!

:lol: but the question is, do you TAKE it? Do the challenge!!!! :yippee: I wanna see your leaned out ass since I'm already :drool: over your abs :love:

[Carolyn]

:lol: but the question is, do you TAKE it? Do the challenge!!!! :yippee: I wanna see your leaned out ass since I'm already :drool: over your abs :love:

I try my hardest not to :icanthearyou:

Ok can I start tomorrow? I had a planned cheat because I have to go to a dinner thing for Ryan's work.

[Alicrmt]

I try my hardest not to :icanthearyou:

Ok can I start tomorrow? I had a planned cheat because I have to go to a dinner thing for Ryan's work.

Why don't you just choose option #2 where you are allowed to take any planned free meals that are in your plan...

[Carolyn]

Ok I'm in with option #2! There's no turning back now.

[SusanF]

Ok - because Susan gave me a little push, I am in!!! I will decide between Option 1 and 2 here in the next few minutes.:shock:

Oh, YAYNESS!!!!! Right on Molly :happy05: More company for when this gets hard!!! :muahaha:


:uhuh: I don't think susan is going for #1...I thought she selected option #2? :scratch: :unsure:



No way baby. I changed my mind and I'm in for the hardcore option 1!!!!!!!!!!

[Alicrmt]

Oh, YAYNESS!!!!! Right on Molly :happy05: More company for when this gets hard!!! :muahaha:



No way baby. I changed my mind and I'm in for the hardcore option 1!!!!!!!!!!

:shock:

:bowdown:

I'm in for #1 as well, as long as my kidneys cooperate :lol: Ooh, aside from what I already said I'm taking a free meal on May 3 for a wedding I'm going to

[pixie]

I've never been one for these types of contests because honestly, I am very competitive. On the other hand, I need to get a grip on things.

I'm going with option #2 - starting tomorrow.

[Erik]

Ok I'm in with option #2! There's no turning back now.

You're committed now. I'm watching. :ninja2:

[SusanF]

:shock:

:bowdown:

I'm in for #1 as well, as long as my kidneys cooperate :lol: Ooh, aside from what I already said I'm taking a free meal on May 3 for a wedding I'm going to

Oh, this is gonna be great! It kinda reminds of the Master of your domain challenge on Seinfeld! :funny:

[Erik]

:lol:

[Carolyn]

After this comes super cheat!

[Alicrmt]

I've never been one for these types of contests because honestly, I am very competitive. On the other hand, I need to get a grip on things.

I'm going with option #2 - starting tomorrow.

:clap: :woohoo:

[Erik]

After this comes super cheat!

Actually 5 weeks without a cheat for you might be too long.

We'll talk offline. I'll email you.

[Whynot5]

Good luck everyone! Going to watch this one from the side lines since hitting the beach next weekend. One cheat meal is just not going to happen.

Amy P - you are the goddess getting through 4 liters of water routinely! Think if I was at home during the days it would be much easier to attain.

[Carolyn]

Actually 5 weeks without a cheat for you might be too long.

We'll talk offline. I'll email you.

With option 2 I'm allowed my free meals, right?

[Meechel]

glad to see some new folks joining us and We love to have "cheerleaders" too!

Day 2 is almost in the books Meal #5 going down pie hole and I just prepped chicken and salmon for the week so all meals are prepped until Friday :irule:

[Erik]

With option 2 I'm allowed my free meals, right?

Yes

[vicky]

Count me in too!!!
I'm going with option #1 :lifter:
It starts today (14/4), right?

[soontobefit]

:clap: :woohoo:
Mexicali in 5 weeks?! :yum:

[Cindy Day]

I'm on. :D

More later.

[Brooke21]

Brooke needs a journal.

You know I'm shy. :o
Yesterday was ON! 2 meals down today...off to work now with my cooler!
Good luck to everyone today!

[Erik]

You know I'm shy. :o
Yesterday was ON! 2 meals down today...off to work now with my cooler!
Good luck to everyone today!

No one here bites ... much.

[MichelleS]

I guess I'm in. hardcore #1 for me. I get my plan later today. I'm going to have to go 16 weeks instead of 5.


Do I have to take all my fish oil and stuff. :oops: I've been lacking in that areas since the doc told me no more supplements

[nb1313]

Ok, I am new here, but took this challenge as well. Have not officially started w/ Erik, sometime soon, like in a week or two? I have been contest dieting for awhile, too long in fact............
This will be easy this week as I am prepping for another show on Saturday. Water......try 2.5 gallons/day Sunday through Wednesday!!!! I know where every bathroom in the county is, Kroger, coffee shops, gas stations, yes, gas stations. Ewwww.
Keep up the strict work everyone!
Oh....and Carolyn, if you are around, your abs are awesome, I hope to achieve that the RIGHT way as well (after many failed attempts.......) Please tell me this is due to LBF plan?
Nadine

[Erik]

Ok, I am new here, but took this challenge as well. Have not officially started w/ Erik, sometime soon, like in a week or two? I have been contest dieting for awhile, too long in fact............

Take next week off.



Oh....and Carolyn, if you are around, your abs are awesome, I hope to achieve that the RIGHT way as well (after many failed attempts.......) Please tell me this is due to LBF plan?
Nadine

LBC (Lean Bodies Consulting), but yes. :)

[Andy]

Sounds like alot of fun (????)...I'm seriously contemplating this one. When does this start?

[Erik]

Sounds like alot of fun (????)...I'm seriously contemplating this one. When does this start?

As soon as you read it. :lol:

[mcv]

Sounds like alot of fun (????)...I'm seriously contemplating this one. When does this start?


As soon as you read it. :lol:

So you read it - you are in now, like it or not!!:muahaha:

[Andy]

If it officially starts today....I'll put myself in this thing as I'm down with the flu and wont have an appetite to eat much today anyway (taking a week off from training for recovery)...maybe adhering to a stricter diet right now might be a good thing as I do want to lean out more here by the summer.

Intakes so far has only been 2 cups of coffee...:coffee:

I guess I'm starting off on the wrong foot already....;)

[Andy]

So you read it - you are in now, like it or not!!:muahaha:

Uh-oh...I'm definitely feeling a little like this now ----> :suicide:

Me and my stupid mouth. :zipit:

Hahah!!!! Alright...I'm in. :bannana:

[MaryBeth]

No one here bites ... much.

Don't let him fool you! His fangs make Dracula look like puppy teeth. :lol3:

[Meechel]

I'm on. :D

More later.


:yeahbaby:

[Alicrmt]

If it officially starts today....I'll put myself in this thing as I'm down with the flu and wont have an appetite to eat much today anyway (taking a week off from training for recovery)...maybe adhering to a stricter diet right now might be a good thing as I do want to lean out more here by the summer.

Intakes so far has only been 2 cups of coffee...:coffee:

I guess I'm starting off on the wrong foot already....;)

But you know that missing meals is considered non-compliant, right?

Sorry you're not feeling well, though....

[MichelleS]

meal 3 doesn't want to go in Who wants my tuna. :uhuh:

[MichelleS]

meal 3 doesn't want to go in Who wants my tuna. :uhuh:

never mind I finally finished it after 35 mins :yucky:

[Blondell]

I'm just now eating my 1st meal. :o

[MichelleS]

I'm just now eating my 1st meal. :o

you better start shoveling. :finger:

[Blondell]

you better start shoveling. :finger:

I have to get my depletion w/o in and then I'll have one big meal followed by two smaller ones. I'll get it all in. I am @ 1350 cals/day.

[MichelleS]

I have to get my depletion w/o in and then I'll have one big meal followed by two smaller ones. I'll get it all in. I am @ 1350 cals/day.

Oh then get cracking on that wo

[Andy]

But you know that missing meals is considered non-compliant, right?

Sorry you're not feeling well, though....

Thanks Ali...I'll get over this damn flu soon enough.

Yup compliance is really tough in this contest! :lol3:

I'll call it my low carb day today...since I can't eat worth a you know what right now...

Anyway, had 2 cups of coffee, 2 oranges and an apple so far...and a gallon of water....heading straight to the bathroom now..:unsure:

[vicky]

I've just finished my last meal :shakeithappy:

[mcv]

I've just finished my last meal :shakeithappy:

For the whole day???:huh:

[Inatic]

I've just finished my last meal :shakeithappy:

at 4pm or are you located somewhere other than the us?

[Alicrmt]

I just got yelled at for having stinky food :ban:

I guess I won't put garlic in my tuna anymore :tantrum:

Don't these people know there is a CHALLENGE going on here? :yell:

[soontobefit]

Day 3 almost done!!! People kept offering me corn bread and dessert at lunch and I had no issues saying no. :clap:

[mcv]

Day 3 with no probs here so far! My last meals are all at home, so I think I am home free for today!

[Erik]

I actually had a hard time last night and almost rationalized a cheat by saying, who the heck starts a contest on a Saturday. :lol:

But of course, I didn't.

Today is a piece of cake. 3 for 3.

[Sandy]

Day two and I am done. 5 for 5 for each day.

Now tomorrow night I am going to a hands-on pastry making class. We will be making cherry pie, apple custard pie, and spicy beef pockets. None will touch my lips. :sad0116:

I can't promise that I won't drool. Lots. And lots.

[Pleiades]

I finished Day 1. Yay! It sucked because I was on the road a lot today, and there's a bunch of crap in the house because the inlaws are visiting. But I stayed legal.

[Andy]

I actually had a hard time last night and almost rationalized a cheat by saying, who the heck starts a contest on a Saturday. :lol:

But of course, I didn't.

Today is a piece of cake. 3 for 3.

You didn't just say "cake" did you? :whipped:

[Andy]

Ok on top of the all "fruit diet" (oranges and apples) and 2 cups of coffee from this morning...1/2 bowl of vegetable soup, about an ounce of tuna, green peppers and mushrooms, on the side and 2 more glasses of water for lunch...2 table spoons of peanut butter for a mid afternoon snack...more water...:piss:

[Erik]

A whole ounce of tuna? Watch the kidneys man. Too much protein.

[Andy]

A whole ounce of tuna? Watch the kidneys man. Too much protein.
About 3 tablespoons so about 0.75 ounces...eyeballing here.

[Erik]

About 3 tablespoons so about 0.75 ounces...eyeballing here.

You crazy!!!

[Andy]

You crazy!!!

Me so crazy....:wave:

[LynnP]

I am going to seriously consider this. I've been off the bandwagon and feeling really crappy about it. I'll be done working with Erik this week I think(unfortunatly since I need to save $$ to move but once I move I am so back to it with Erik) I digress, LOL but have the tools (& support here)to create a good plan, I think it might be hard but this just might be what I need to get back on the wagon. . . . . . . . . . . .something positive to focus on. . . . . . .


feed back???????

[soontobefit]

I am going to seriously consider this. I've been off the bandwagon and feeling really crappy about it. I'll be done working with Erik this week I think(unfortunatly since I need to save $$ to move but once I move I am so back to it with Erik) I digress, LOL but have the tools (& support here)to create a good plan, I think it might be hard but this just might be what I need to get back on the wagon. . . . . . . . . . . .something positive to focus on. . . . . . .


feed back???????

You can do it girl!!! Like you said, you have the tools and support. Give it your all! :hug:

[mamaj]

I must be starting TOM soon for I have been craving sugar like MAD!!!! UGHHHHHHHH!!!

[pixie]

Day 1 is nearly done - I just ate my last meal and have one liter of water left.

I'm brewing a pot of blueberry ginger tea.

[Alicrmt]

Day 1 is nearly done - I just ate my last meal and have one liter of water left.

I'm brewing a pot of blueberry ginger tea.

:clap:

I just have CC nastiness left to eat and this day is in the BAG :grin:

PLUS I almost sidearmed the clinic director after he complained about my food :lol: so that made it even better :p

[Mols]

Day 2 down perfectly!

[KevinP]

100% today..................and there was much rejoicing!!

[Amy]

Me too! :yahoo:

Day 2: 100%.

[Carolyn]

Day one done! Phew! Thank goodness I won't be at work on Thursday because everyone is bringing in baked goods!

[mcv]

Eating my pwo right now - Day 3 down!!!

[SusanF]

I actually had a hard time last night and almost rationalized a cheat by saying, who the heck starts a contest on a Saturday. :lol:

But of course, I didn't.

Today is a piece of cake. 3 for 3.

Not me :lol: but, good for you for not caving :clap:


:clap:

I just have CC nastiness left to eat and this day is in the BAG :grin:

PLUS I almost sidearmed the clinic director after he complained about my food :lol: so that made it even better :p

Me, too! That'll be day 1 down for me.

[Meechel]

Day #3 was owned. :bunny: (having my cc/pp/pb :piggie: right now!)

[Fitwolf]

Day 3... ? I think for me. Anyways, I'm going to eat my cc yumminess right now and it will be good! :)

[vicky]

at 4pm or are you located somewhere other than the us?


I live in Greece, so it was almost 23:00 :hamster:

[vicky]

at 4pm or are you located somewhere other than the us?


I live in Greece, so it was almost 23:00 :hamster:

[Cindy Day]

3 days down for me with day 4 starting off right today.

[soontobefit]

Day 4, here I go!!! :cardio:

[Blondell]

:hehe:

I'm so ready for my carb-up. :lol:

[Carolyn]

Day 2 is on our way. I just threw out a half eaten twix bar that was left on the counter.

[Andy]

Day 2 is on our way. I just threw out a half eaten twix bar that was left on the counter.

Did you eat the other half? Just kidding..

Yup, did pretty good yesterday. Erik was on me for the tuna...pretty good all in all. Did have a small piece of a girls scout mint cookie in the pantry though. :crying:

But nothing extremely over the top...pretty much ate a sensible 1st day - mostly due to this flu that's just lingering on for days now. Makes me want to :bbump2: it aside....

[mcv]

2 dozen giant frosted cookies just landed on my desk courtesy of one of my vendors. :omg: They look yummy.


Good thing I am leaving for a meeting in ten minutes!

[vicky]

day 2 is over and I was 100% on track. :lifter:

So... for 5 weeks no drinks too, right?

[Meechel]

day 2 is over and I was 100% on track. :lifter:

So... for 5 weeks no drinks too, right?

:hehe: are drinks on your plan?

[Sandy]

Day 3 is done for me! 100%

Now I head out to my pastry cooking class...I will not eat cherry pie, I will not eat cherry pie.
:sos:

[Amy]

Day 3 is done for me! 100%

Now I head out to my pastry cooking class...I will not eat cherry pie, I will not eat cherry pie.
:sos:


Good Luck!

I am off to my baseball game soon. I am shoveling meal 4 into my mouth. :cardio:

Please don't get sick on the field...please don't get sick on the field... :lol:

[Erik]

Good Luck!

I am off to my baseball game soon. I am shoveling meal 4 into my mouth. :cardio:

Please don't get sick on the field...please don't get sick on the field... :lol:

Insert hellacious leg workout and this would be the same for me. Verbatim.

[Amy]

Insert hellacious leg workout and this would be the same for me. Verbatim.

:lifter: :sick:


Good Luck!

[pixie]

I have 1.5 liters of water and meal 6 left... and then day 2 is over.
Today was a tough - for some reason I started craving chocolate mid-morning and it's not let up all day.

[MichelleS]

2 days down :bunny:

[Noel Clark]

day 2 is over and I was 100% on track. :lifter:

So... for 5 weeks no drinks too, right?
:funny: :funny:

I have 1.5 liters of water and meal 6 left... and then day 2 is over.
Today was a tough - for some reason I started craving chocolate mid-morning and it's not let up all day.

I am with you. I could use some choc :ban:

[Amy]

mmmm...chocolate :yum:

Oh wait...none of that :ban:

Day 3

100% on plan!! :yippee:

[Erik]

100% here too.

Is everyone checking in? :uhuh:

No little off-plan nibbles for anyone yet?

[mcv]

All I have left is PWO - that is an easy one! Day 4 in the books here!

[Erik]

I should update the first post with a "who's in" section where we list all participants - for accountability. :hehe:

[MichelleS]

100% here too.

Is everyone checking in? :uhuh:

No little off-plan nibbles for anyone yet?

I almost gave in yesterday but this challange made me stop I was not about to be the first one. :girly:

[Erik]

Good job Michelle.

[Carolyn]

Day 2 100%. I got to work and there was a huge basket full of candy sitting right in front of me. To top it off we went to Walmart to pick up some tennis rackets and Ryan picked up some strawberry whoppers. I'm gonna kill that boy!

[Sandy]

Hands-on pastry cooking class update...


...I did not eat any of the yummy pies we made. :irule:

I wasn't so happy when I had to listen to so-called best friend beside me making happy eating sounds! :chairshot: (I always wanted to use that smilie.)

I am thinking of committing to no free meals until my birthday in May.

Good night.

[SusanF]

Day 2 will be 100% on for me (after cc/pp/pb shortly).

[Alicrmt]

Day 2 for me in the bag :brava:

[mcv]

Hands-on pastry cooking class update...


...I did not eat any of the yummy pies we made.
Now THAT is impressive!!!

[Carolyn]

Yeah I would have skipped that class.

[KevinP]

100% again

[pixie]

I almost gave in yesterday but this challange made me stop I was not about to be the first one. :girly:

I am so with you on refusing to be the first to lose it.
I guess Mom was mislead... peer pressure can be good for you (or at least your waistline).

[Fitwolf]

I made it through today... although I forgot to take meal #4 with me to work and it was the slowest day ever at work!!!! I think I drank 8764392535389 cups of tea I was so hungry!

I'm not going to be first either! :hehe:

[Fitwolf]

Hands-on pastry cooking class update...


...I did not eat any of the yummy pies we made. :irule:

I wasn't so happy when I had to listen to so-called best friend beside me making happy eating sounds! :chairshot: (I always wanted to use that smilie.)

I am thinking of committing to no free meals until my birthday in May.

Good night.

Extremely impressive!!!!!!! :bannana:

[Meechel]

Day 2 will be 100% on for me (after cc/pp/pb shortly).
:woohoo: atta girl!

[Meechel]

2 days down :bunny:

work it baby! :bunny:

[Meechel]

Hands-on pastry cooking class update...


...I did not eat any of the yummy pies we made. :irule:

I wasn't so happy when I had to listen to so-called best friend beside me making happy eating sounds! :chairshot: (I always wanted to use that smilie.)

I am thinking of committing to no free meals until my birthday in May.

Good night.

awesome job!

[Meechel]

I should update the first post with a "who's in" section where we list all participants - for accountability. :hehe:

:nod:

[Meechel]

Day 2 for me in the bag :brava:

:thumb: :lub:

[Meechel]

I made it through today... although I forgot to take meal #4 with me to work and it was the slowest day ever at work!!!! I think I drank 8764392535389 cups of tea I was so hungry!

I'm not going to be first either! :hehe:

that's because you ARE going to own this challenge :bannana:

[Meechel]

Day 4 almost in bag will be eating meal #6 at 10pm....I actually thought about a candy bar today :blink: haven't done that in long time...thank goodness I can tell myself wait until Vegas :piggie:

[Holly]

3 days at 100%. I almost always have extra pb, and none this time!

I'm giving myself one cheat meal on Sunday. I don't even really want it at this point, but mentally I'm allowing it, and we'll see if I choose it at that time.

[Meechel]

wtg Holly! (can everyone tell I really should have been a cheerleader instead of accountant?? :hehe:)

[vicky]

:hehe: are drinks on your plan?

hmmmmm.... maybe... a few... :ninja: :blink:
OK then, no drinks :faint:

I was really close to skip my evening protein shake and If it wasn't for the challenge I would definitely had... but I was strong and had it all :suicide:

[vicky]

wtg Holly! (can everyone tell I really should have been a cheerleader instead of accountant?? :hehe:)

Yep :hehe:

[soontobefit]

I should update the first post with a "who's in" section where we list all participants - for accountability. :hehe:Good idea. And each week, update it for who is still in...hopefully everyone still is :)

Day 4 done.

[Holly]

:hug:
wtg Holly! (can everyone tell I really should have been a cheerleader instead of accountant?? :hehe:)

I think it's awesome that you are so supportive :hug:

[Blondell]

:hug:

I think it's awesome that you are so supportive :hug:

:yeahthat:

Meechel is one of the most supportive on the entire board.

[Blondell]

Things are going good w/ me. 2moro, I carbload! :woohoo:


2day, I sleep and dream about tomorrow. :lol:

[Cindy Day]

100% again

:yeahthat:

And weight is already coming off. :bannana:

[Cindy Day]

No little off-plan nibbles for anyone yet?

:ban:

No! This is day 5 for me, and looking good. :bunny:

[Blondell]

:ban:

No! This is day 5 for me, and looking good. :bunny:

I had an "off plan" nibble, but seeing that I make my own, I adjusted elsewhere and made it an on-plan nibble. :funny:

[soontobefit]

I "kind of" wish I was dieting for this to prove how well I can adhere to a diet...that said, I think it is extra important to adhere while maintaining or else I could gain! :blink:

But I am :woohoo: about maintaining and have been perfect for 4 days now (well today is maintainance day 1, but still been on plan for 4 days! ;))

[mcv]

I "kind of" wish I was dieting for this to prove how well I can adhere to a diet...that said, I think it is extra important to adhere while maintaining or else I could gain! :blink:

But I am :woohoo: about maintaining and have been perfect for 4 days now (well today is maintainance day 1, but still been on plan for 4 days! ;))
The way I see it, ON is ON, no matter if you are dieting, maintaining, bulking - whatever. Each stage has its own difficulties. Give yourself credit!!

[MichelleS]

I am so with you on refusing to be the first to lose it.
I guess Mom was mislead... peer pressure can be good for you (or at least your waistline).

And its working I'm not about try our new dark chocolate fish oil even for the sake of it being fishoil :lol:

and my waistline it thanking me so is the scale I know I should look at that but its down 3 so I'll keep checking.

[MichelleS]

:yeahthat:

Meechel is one of the most supportive on the entire board.

:yeahthat:

Unless you make her Meanchel


I really hope I can meet her in Nov :D

[Inatic]

The way I see it, ON is ON, no matter if you are dieting, maintaining, bulking - whatever. Each stage has its own difficulties. Give yourself credit!!

That is the way i see it.

Rock on challengers!

[GraceGirl]

The way I see it, ON is ON, no matter if you are dieting, maintaining, bulking - whatever. Each stage has its own difficulties. Give yourself credit!!

This is so true. In order to maintain a lean physique, we must always be "on." I'll be "on" for the rest of my life, even if I'm not trying to cut. Keeping what we have is in my opinion, the most difficult part. If I wasn't diligent everday about my diet and training, it'd be too easy to get back up to 250 pounds....and that is NOT going to happen!!!

[Andy]

Kinda slipped off the bandwagon here last night...had a bowl of white rice and some boiled chicken breast (soup). Not portioned enough to say it was within acceptable parameters...but its not going to stop me from trying to keep it consistent however....

[Meechel]

:yeahthat:

Unless you make her Meanchel


I really hope I can meet her in Nov :D

:hehe:

[ned31333]

I've stuck to my plan 100% for 3 days now! Even though I'm not cutting, I'm keeping it clean. It's so much harder to eat 2100 calories of clean food than it is junk. The junk adds up so much faster! It feels good to have a reason to be disciplined!!

[Andy]

Has anybody considered using fitday.com or some calorie counting approach for accountablity?

[Pleiades]

I suck. My inlaws kill me. I'm back on plan tomorrow, I swear.

[Erik]

I suck. My inlaws kill me. I'm back on plan tomorrow, I swear.

It was your inlaw's fault you mean?

Get back on plan to finish out today. Don't wait until tomorrow.

[Pleiades]

We have a birthday dinner tonight. I'm the queen of excuses.

[Inatic]

We have a birthday dinner tonight. I'm the queen of excuses.

can you not eat on plan? or bring your food?

[Pleiades]

I have a hard time resisting the dessert bar :( I know - I have to want it bad enough and all that. I hate this. I can go weeks on plan perfectly, then one stupid decision messes me up for days.

[Inatic]

I have a hard time resisting the dessert bar :( I know - I have to want it bad enough and all that. I hate this. I can go weeks on plan perfectly, then one stupid decision messes me up for days.

ya gotta wanna! Keep away from the dessert bar. There is nothing to hate. To quote the big guy, the food will aways be there ;)

editing to add. it isn't that you cant have it, you're choosing not too. ;) Keep that in mind.

[Pleiades]

I know, Ileen. I think this is the last piece of the puzzle I need to get control of. I've been fantastic with exercise but the damn sweets get me every time.

Ok, I will not sample the dessert bar tonight. I'll get my sirloin, veggies, and rice. And that's it.

[Meechel]

I know, Ileen. I think this is the last piece of the puzzle I need to get control of. I've been fantastic with exercise but the damn sweets get me every time.

Ok, I will not sample the dessert bar tonight. I'll get my sirloin, veggies, and rice. And that's it.

Once you get to where you control food and it doesn't control you .....you gain inner peace.

:thumb:

[Noel Clark]

I know, Ileen. I think this is the last piece of the puzzle I need to get control of. I've been fantastic with exercise but the damn sweets get me every time.

Ok, I will not sample the dessert bar tonight. I'll get my sirloin, veggies, and rice. And that's it.

I think nutrition is the hardest part! That to me is the key. I used to work out hard...and never missed a training session and would kill myself on those stupid Cardio machines...but until I got my diet under control....That is when everything fell into place. I am like you..love the sweets :D

[Erik]

I know, Ileen. I think this is the last piece of the puzzle I need to get control of. I've been fantastic with exercise but the damn sweets get me every time.

Might be the last, but it's also the biggest and most important. Nutrition determines the fat-loss results, not training.



Ok, I will not sample the dessert bar tonight. I'll get my sirloin, veggies, and rice. And that's it.

Nice job! Check in afterwards and tell us how it went.

[Pleiades]

Might be the last, but it's also the biggest and most important. Nutrition determines the fat-loss results, not training.



Nice job! Check in afterwards and tell us how it went.

:sadcry: I know.

[Inatic]

I know, Ileen. I think this is the last piece of the puzzle I need to get control of. I've been fantastic with exercise but the damn sweets get me every time.

Ok, I will not sample the dessert bar tonight. I'll get my sirloin, veggies, and rice. And that's it.

:happy05: you can do it! Keep the mindset its a choice not a punishment.

[LynnP]

:sadcry: I know.

Seriously you can do it, bring a piece of sf gum & pop it in your mouth after dinner, becuase you know the sweets will not taste the same after some gum and hopefully the gum might satisfy your sweetness. Tons of good sf gum out there. Hope this helps.

[Pleiades]

Seriously you can do it, bring a piece of sf gum & pop it in your mouth after dinner, becuase you know the sweets will not taste the same after some gum and hopefully the gum might satisfy your sweetness. Tons of good sf gum out there. Hope this helps.'
Great idea, thanks! I will definitely do this.