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Lisa145 · by **Lisa145** » August 19th, 2007, 10:26 am

Yeah, after last week I have decided not to order any more bars. And if I am craving something dessert-like I can always have the chocolate pudding. The pudding does not trigger me like the bars do, and it's less cals and carbs.

I'm happy I got myself back on plan so quickly. One thing I have realized is that my body doesn't want the garbage that I might eat off plan. I actually prefer the MF food more than any of the junk out there.

Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » August 19th, 2007, 1:11 pm

I love the portability of the bars (I always have one in my handbag), but I've found that they are an item that I gravitate to when I want to binge. It is a relatively low cal binge, but nevertheless it is a 'binge' when I'm eating one after the other just to fill a mental need. So, this month I didn't order any of them. I don't know if I'll need to stay away from ordering them completely, or if I just needed to distance myself from them (still have quite a few boxes up in the cupboard--quite a few).

Good for you for realizing that you aren't 100% trustworthy with them and taking a step back from ordering them right now. Glad you were able to get yourself back on program.

Lisa145 · by **Lisa145** » August 21st, 2007, 11:08 am

4 days back on plan since my little visit to bar-binge land. Feeling good overall, but I do have some concerns when I begin working out. This morning I felt very faint before my first MF meal and worry that this might pose a problem when I begin working out. In the past, I preferred to work out first thing in the morning before eating, but on MF I might have to have a pre-workout shake. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, and am very excited to start working out next week.

Serendipity · by **Serendipity** » August 21st, 2007, 2:24 pm

You will definately want to make sure you eat before working out while on Medifast, Lisa.

Love your avatar....you are lovely.

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » August 21st, 2007, 2:37 pm

Serendipity wrote:Love your avatar....you are lovely.

I agree. A movie star smile. :mrgreen:

Lisa145 · by **Lisa145** » August 21st, 2007, 3:25 pm

You two are very sweet. Thank you. :mrgreen:

That was taken 2 years ago when I was at my normal weight. I'm using it as inspiration. I look forward to getting back there and will definitely post some before and after pics once I make a bit more progress.

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » August 21st, 2007, 4:56 pm

Way to pick yourself back up, LISA. Keep up the good work!
Have I told you that you have a gorgeous avatar? Whoowho!

Elizabeth · by **Elizabeth** » August 21st, 2007, 6:53 pm

Lisa, good for you for being back on plan for 4 days. That is big..congratulations. Thanks for stopping by my journal. I really appreciate your words of support. Looks like we will be here for awhile. I look forward to be on this journey with ya.

Lasi · by **Lasi** » August 21st, 2007, 7:38 pm

Hi Lisa,

Good Job on being on plan. It just takes time.... We can do this.

Diana · by **Diana** » August 21st, 2007, 11:06 pm

Go get 'em, Lisa!!! :whoohoo:

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » August 22nd, 2007, 3:12 am

Lisa145 wrote:Yeah, after last week I have decided not to order any more bars. And if I am craving something dessert-like I can always have the chocolate pudding. The pudding does not trigger me like the bars do, and it's less cals and carbs.
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I had to stop ordering bars months ago. Many people can handle them but I can't! Maybe I would have gotten more control or the trigger-factor would have gone away-but it was not worth it to me. I had too much weight to lose and wasn't playing.

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » August 22nd, 2007, 6:01 am

Bars were one of my mainstays, LISA, but then I was a slow-poke loser, too!
WTG! You're doing great...

ChynnaDoll · by **ChynnaDoll** » August 22nd, 2007, 8:17 am

Goooood Morning Lisa...i'm Chynna!
Welcome :-P

katesmom · by **katesmom** » August 23rd, 2007, 2:02 am

Hi Lisa !
I am new too and let's share our journey together !

Have a wonderful day !

Lisa145 · by **Lisa145** » August 25th, 2007, 10:27 am

Still on track...whoooohooo! I weighed myself today and was a little disappointed to have only lost 4.5 pounds since my last weigh in. BUT I did not weigh myself post-binge which I'm sure raised my weight a bit. So I probably lost a bit more than 4.5. Just talking to myself here in order to stay positive.

Here is my goal. It might seem a bit lofty to some, but for me it is better to set my goal high so that I push myself to do my absolute best to attain it.

My goal is to lose 20 pounds a month and have this weight off in 8 months. I may or may not attain it, but I *know* that it is possible and that it has been done before. So, why not go for it? :mrgreen:

In order to help achieve this goal:

1. I will begin exercising (cardio and weight training) at the end of next week which will help boost my metabolism.

2. I still have some bars left and will limit them to 1/week if I so desire. The ones I have left I do not care for very much, so I am not tempted to binge on them.

3. I will continue to choose lower carb options for my MF supplements and L&G's.

So, the only thing new that I will be adding to my regimen is exercise which I am VERY excited about starting. 2 years ago I was running 6 miles/day and I would really like to get back to that level of conditioning.

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