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I am embarking on a new phase of my life... the taking care of me phase. It is starting now with losing the extra 125 lbs I have been carrying around for the last 5-6 years. I have decided to do this with the dr guided HMR 500 program. It is a liquid diet. I have been doing it for 3 weeks now. I go weigh in tonight. I have been having a hard time sticking to it.. I figured I would come to my second family for support and a place to vent. This is a very important choice I have made and I need to be fully invested in it.
It is hard for me not to nibble.. bite and crunch. For what this diet is costing me.. you would think there is no way I would screw around.. but I still do. I have been very lucky, because eventhough I am not following the diet 100%, I am still losing. can't imgine how much beetter I would be doing if only I would stop the insanity of munching eventhough I KNOW it is clearly not in my best intrest.
That is why I am going to try it this way. I am planning on checking in here to "report" my day and dedicate myself in writing to this program. After all this is basically my 2nd home... WHY NOT. Also I will check in with my weight loss progress.
Today I will drink my 64 oz of water early so that I will have an opportunity to pee it all out before I go weight in. Then I will have 5 shakes all day. 4 before my class. At 8:00, 11:00, 2:00, 5:00, and 9:00.
I am off to have a fabolous day.
Rock on! Misty
__________________ Happiness is not having what you want... But Wanting what you have!
I know how hard it can be to stick to a diet.....I have lost 30 pounds on weight watchers and still could afford 10 more but I have found it very hard!!!
You are not alone, You go girl!!!!!!
Let us know how the weigh in goes!!!!
Hugs Debbie
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"Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be."
~ Karen Ravn
Debbie... Thank you so much for the support... It means a lot.
I weighed in last night. I lost 7.5 lbs last week. That is 25 so far. I am thrilled to say the least.
It was nice to get validation for my struggle. I talked to them about my desire to nibble.. bite and lick. The Dr. said that food is a addiction, and a tough one at that. It takes time to kick and if I am lucky while I am on this fast, I will be able to work out my issues with food and have a healthy foot forward when it comes time to maintain my loss.
Did I mention that there is an hour nutrition class after the hour we spend weighing in and seeing the Dr? I am learing lots of things.. like if you swith from Mayo to mustard as your main condiment.. you will lose 12 lbs a year. Simple change.. and after 5 years.. that is 60 lbs! Wow.. little choice to add up.
Anyway I am off to have a fab-o day. 8-11-2-5&9(times for my shakes), a walk with the kids, and a bit of cleaning, and 64 oz water...
Life Rocks! Misty
__________________ Happiness is not having what you want... But Wanting what you have!
Misty Congratulations on the additional weight loss!!!!! Way to go girl!!!!!!
I think that the nutrition classes are an excellent idea.......you will have to share more of the ideas they give you!!! I can always use those kind of tips!!!
Keep up the good work!!!!! Here is to you and a healtier lifestyle!!!!!
hugs Debbie
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"Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be."
~ Karen Ravn
Thanks once again for your encouragement. I am really happy with the way things are going. I am not hungry, the suppliments taste good and the weight loss is quick.
I did pretty good yesterday. I did have about 1 cup of green beans when the family was having dinner. I HATE seeing leftovers. It seems if I am the only one that ever eats the left over veggies anyway, habits are hard to break. But other than that, I did great. It was 94 so I didn't get out to take a walk. I did get a bit of exercize, oh well no biggie.
Today I am going out to lunch with my friend Lori. So i will have my shakes.. 8, 11, 3, 6 and maybe 9. For lunch I am going to have soup and salad. Chicken ceaser salad with the dressing on the side.
I do not know why I am so ashamed when it comes to telling people I am on a liquid diet. I guess I just do not what to admit that I can't do it on my own. It is hard to admit that things have gotten so out of control for me that I have to resort to measures such as this. But, when you are 322 lbs, I think people may be able to guess there is a problem, huh?
For today, I decided I am not telling Lori. I will take my shakes, drink my water and eat what I committed to here.
I am off...
Misty
By the way.. just thought of this tid bit to share... If your pee is not clear... you need more water. Interesting, huh?
__________________ Happiness is not having what you want... But Wanting what you have!
I don't think you need to be ashamed to tell people you are on a liquid diet!!!! If this is the approach you have choosen and it is working for you and it is healthy why worry what people say?? I can think of only 2 reasons someone might say something negative....one they are concerned about the health issue and 2 they are just not a very good friend. I think if you have true friends they would only support you on your choice once you showed them the facts. Who wouldn't be excited for you to work on improving your health and making a healthier lifstyle for your self!! Sorry just my opinion.
I for one am happy that you have decided to take the steps to a healthier life and will cheer you on through the whole journey you are taking. You go Girl!!!!!
Great job yesterday!!!!! I am cheering you on!!!!!!!
Hugs Debbie
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"Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be."
~ Karen Ravn
Since I have had lunch, I have had a hard time stopping the munching. It is like I opened a trap door that I can not close. It is almost like I feel like I need to eat everything that I miss eating before I can't eat again. I ate so much at one point today I actually got sick.
I need to stop and get on with my day....
I guess this shows me one very important thing.. I have to stick to the fast, and not eat. I can not, and you are right Debbie. Screw it. I need to just say it.. I am sorry I am on a strict diet, and can not go out to lunch right now.. HOw about coffee???
No guilt move on
Misty
__________________ Happiness is not having what you want... But Wanting what you have!
So sorry that today was hard and you got off track! That being said do not beat yourself up over it......use it as a learning tool and remember tomorrow is anouther day and I know you will succeed!!!! I know it is hard to stick to a diet and I have been there...i know I did not need to lose as much but I understand about getting off track. Once I committ myself I can not just have a little bit.....I always want more so I have to eliminate certain things altogether.
I know those who truly care about you will not treat you any differently. They amy ask questions out of curiosity but if they are true friends they will support you. I am behind you 100 % and I want you to succeed so you can live a healthier life and prevent any medcal complications that can come with being overweight.
So take a deep breath and relax and put your mind in the right frame to start fresh tomorrow.......I know you can do it!!!!
Hugs Debbie
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"Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be."
~ Karen Ravn
So, I lived thru yesterday. Yippie for me!
Today is a beautiful new day. There is nothing more refreshing than a good nights sleep, and a new day on the horizion full of possiblities.
So today I am back on schedule.. 8, 11, 3, 6, and 9. 64 oz of water. Since it is raining I probably will not be able to do my walk, but I will try to do a work out video. Bella has her end of the year picnic, wonder how they are going to handle that with the terrential downpour we are having.
Life is a journey not a race. I stepped on the scale and still lost weight this week.. life is good.
I am off
Misty
__________________ Happiness is not having what you want... But Wanting what you have!
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Then I will have 5 shakes all day. 4 before my class. At 8:00, 11:00, 2:00, 5:00, and 9:00. 
You go Girl!!!!!
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