6 days of TIME OUT 10 pounds lost!

Hello OH friends~ I wanted to check in, support and encourage, but I'd be lying if I didn't tell you that I also wanted to hold myself accountable.   Today is day 6 of my Time Out.  Well...at least I think it is.  Anyway, I am not really considering this a time out so much as a change of lifestyle.  So, I am not paying very close attention to the days.  I have been drinking at least 2 protein shakes a day.  And I am accompanying this with lean protein and every now and then I throw in some fresh veggies.  The BIGGEST time out is sugar, carbs, and CRAPPOLA (yes, that is the nutritional name for it ;)  Yes, this begs the question "Isn't this what you should have been doing all along?"  The answer "YES!"  I am not giving any excuses though.  Just saying I had a temporary lapse of judgement and now I am BOT (BACK ON TRACK!) Oh, I am also back to the basics of exercise too!  I am RUNNING/WALKING a little over 5 miles every other day!!  So, that is also contributing to the weight loss.  But, MORE importantly, I am feeling an astronomical energy boost.  I mean, this plan isn't rocket science.  But, it IS working, and I PRAISE GOD for it!  I am currently 12 pounds away from my goal and 20 pounds away from a 200 pound weight loss!!  (That is from my all time highest weight.)    So, if you are considering a TIME OUT in your life, I highly recommend it.  It has done wonders for me.  But, also, make sure you are evaluating your reasons for the time out.  Are you ready to get back on track?  Make the life change?  Get back to the basics?  If so, I say hurry up, grab your blender/shaker and have at 'er!  You'll only be helping yourself.

CONGRATS!!!!! That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!  I give God all the glory!!

Hey there Becky! That is so awesome. I had no idea you were almost at a 200 lb loss Remarkable, truly remarkable!  I'm glad you are BOT with your BOD! Me too and isn't it awesome? I also attended a support group last night for the first time ever and it was very helpful. Huge hugs and yay us (insert cheerleader emotiocon here!) Molly

Thanks Mol~ You were a big part of my inspiration!  I am also going to check out the support groups once I move to Arkansas.  I think it's time I face the reality that I may NEED a support group and that is OKAY!!!

That is GREAT Becky I have been on the TIme Out (drinking 3 protein shakes - no food), and today is my  10th day on it and I have lost 15 pounds.     Once you start the Time Out program, it really is not that hard.   Keep on track. Laura 5/4/07   236 5/13/07 221

Laura that is ROCKIN' AWESOME!  Congratulations girl.  I agree the time out hasn't been all that hard.  I've just had to pray myself through a couple of intense snack attacks.  But, other than that...it's all good!

Okay, that does it.  You've got me motivated!!!  I've been reading about peoples' success on TO for a couple weeks now, and keep "wishing" I could get committed to it!!  I have a family reunion in 2 1/2 weeks in which I will see many relatives...most of which haven't seen me since I weighd close to 300 lbs...so to them I'll look good, and then others who saw me at my wedding 2 years and 40 lbs. ago in a tiny size 4!!  Anyway, for 2 months I've been trying to kick my butt and get at least 10 lbs. off before the reunion...and it sounds like with this program it may not be too late to still accomplish this goal!  More than anything I need to get BOT and prove to myself that I do still have some self control!!! This may sound weird, but with the reunion it will bother me MORE to have people compliment me on how I look because I feel ashamed of my recent gain..even though I'm still  135 lbs. lighter than I was.  I'm ashamed to see the faces on those *****cognize my significant gain, but I feel I deserve that more.  I know.  I'm weird! Anyway, tomorrow I chaperone a group of 50 to Mackinac Island...not a great place to do TO, but I can start and end the day good, and will get a ton of exercise..so I can do my best to have a decent day! Great job, and keep up the good work.  You're an inspiration!! Kathy highest 313, lowest 137, goal 155/160, current 181

Go get'm Kathy!  You can totally do this.  I soooooooooooooooo wish I was going with you to Mackinac Island.  I have never been there.  But, my mom is from Michigan and talks about girlhood stories from there.   It isn't as hard as it seems just keep SELF TALKING through the snack/carb attacks!  I have gone as far as putting my hand on the item.  Then I just think to myself "God, I can't do this without You!  PLEASE help me!"  And then I put it down.  Plus, I really DO want to get BOT with my BOD!!!   So, hats off to you success! Have a great day~

Hi  I have almost completed day three of my time out. I am so glad I came to the message board before I gave in to my cravings, because, I am having a bit of a hard time and want CARBS! I feel motivated  again after reading the messages today and know I can get through tonight now. Thanks to you all.  I will go and have my 3rd protein shake now . I also did an hour of cardio at the gym tonight Sandy