Bel - Welcome back! Congratulations on 2 great weeks. We are glad to have you back as well!
How did your lunch with your dad turn out? I understand the feeling of needing to please people. I hope you are able to convince him how much you need his help and support on this. Having my family's support has been so helpful for me, but it certainly took a lot of convincing and talking and just walking the walk to get them to realize that I needed them to not try and tempt me off plan because much of the time they would succeed and that would keep me forever struggling.
Even if lunch didn't go as you hoped, please come back and just start at it again!
Starchyme - Yes! You are 10% finished. Woot woot!
BMcCloud - I'm sorry to hear that it's been a tough week. Anything we can help with through a lively discussion and a few colourful photos? It's great that you managed to continue to lose, even while struggling.
Chris - Great attitude! It is so true, eating the MWL plan feels really good. When I've eaten really well for long stretches and then wander off plan I feel really terrible, so quickly. Then a general feeling of malaise settles in if I continue to eat poorly. I think this is what many people feel like every single day and don't even realize that they could feel so much better.
Sue - Thank you, and welcome home. I'm glad to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation and managed to find many meals that were on plan, and mostly it's great to hear that you never stopped trying to find them. Your garden sounds lovely! I have a bit of garden envy, as I live in a condo.
Also, thank you for posting the inspiring quote. I couldn't agree more. All successes come from continuing to strive even after many many challenges. All the best to you this week as well.
Qwerty988 - Thank you for checking in. Have a great week.
Waterfit - Wow, what a great week! Congratulations on your diligence. Happy dance time.
Kathy - Welcome back from vacation. I hope you had a lovely time. Welcome back to compliant eating as well.
verovegan - Wonderful loss! Best wishes for the coming week.
Anne - Thank you. He was such a brave little guy when he got the staples out. He's got a crusty hair-covered scar, but otherwise is non the worse for wear.
Best wishes this week. I find following a night time stop-eating time very effective for weight loss. It can be difficult especially if, like me, you like to snack while reading, surfing the internet or watching tv. One thing that I have found helps is sipping tea or sparkling water. Or if you just need something - crunch on raw veggies.
I'm glad you are focusing on what you did right this week too. Congratulations for keeping to your planned menu!
Loralei - Thank you for thinking of my son. I'm glad you are seeing some progress with cheese and junk food (recognizing what you are doing right!!)
I understand why you want to stop posting, but do hope you will reconsider, or at least keep us on your mind for a future date. I struggle exactly the same way and am also not consistently eating MWL. But, it is always my intent to, and so I keep posting here. It keeps me thinking about it, even when I'm not doing it. It also keeps me from veering so far off the McDougall regular plan that I gain back all of my lost weight. I mean, I feel indulgent eating whole wheat pasta with oil-free marinara, or whole wheat bread and jelly...lol. That is fabulous! It's not unmentionable junk or unmentionable drive-thru meals. If this is truly frustrating you and making you feel bad, please do take some time. But...I hope to see you back if you wish to be. XO
Dea - Isn't that darn Pleasure Trap the worst? Have you watched Dr Lisle's
How to Lose Weight without Losing your Mind?
Getting back on track can mean a few days of discomfort and struggling, but after that the cravings will lessen. Best wishes this week.
Chris
