Listening to my body. I find that I feel sick before I feel hungry. I think it's blood-sugar related.

I also notice that my chocolate is "non-caloric" in my mind! I think it's ok that i eat it but i can not eat it mindlessly.

Dh isn't being as strict as I tho't he would be but I have taken it on myself to stay on track anyway.

I don't find that skipping breakfast causes me to eat more throughout the rest of the day. I have my set foods and if I skip a meal I still eat the other meals as planned. If I *did* feel hungry at some point I would eat that missed planned meal and would still not be eating more than planned.

BUT, if I make something for dh that I love... THAT is tough. Tonight I made him mashed potatoes, Brussels and baked chicken with mushroom soup "gravy". That is one of my favorite meals. I took a couple of bites but then left the leftovers for dh (which he promptly ate).

Exercising still eludes me. Dh has been home with a split tooth which got removed yesterday. He should be "back to normal" tomorrow barring any complications. I did do some stretches and squats and things today but I hope to hit the treadmill tomorrow - and/or walk our hills.

I would love to see 178 on the scale this friday - or LESS, of course!

Interesting.. I also feel sick before I feel hungry. I'll feel sick and wonder what's wrong... then someone will ask if I ate anything today...
I rarely feel hunger pains, just feel ill.

Both my girls have to eat something before they get into the shower or they feel ill. It is weird and interesting how our bodies work, and work differently than other people's.

LOL on the non-caloric chocolate. I get my chocolate calories pretty low by sweetening Cacao powder with xylitol and puttiting it in a little coconut oil. On my plan, I can have 4 T of Coconut oil without counting any calories so that helps. (I'm out of Cacao right now, though, and I don't even find myself missing my chocolate. LOL)

That's good that you are mindful if you skip a meal that you still eat the calories later in the day as to not dip below your required cal's for the day. I didn't eat enough for almost an entire week last week and didn't shed any weight but once I started eating enough, off it came. " )

Exercise...UGH...Normally, I enjoy exercising, but I think I've just been a little under it with everything going on with my parent's and court stuff, so I've had to force myself to get out there and move while the weather is still gorgeous outside.

I managed to see BL for the first time last week...watched a few episodes and it inspired me. Then Frugal Girls.com had a special on Jillian Michael's DVD 30 Day Shred so I ordered it. Already have 2 days under my belt. Just doing it every other day, instead of EVERY day, as my body is needing to build some strength up right now.

Stay committed to your goals, Sis, and invite God on this journey with you, follow the plan He gives you and you should see success. " )
Goooooooooooooooooooooooooo Sis!

When I feel hungry in my mind and not my stomach I start talking to God asking him to get my mind off the food. It does work and helps.

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Linda, I do the same thing...when I'm hungry or THINK I'm hungry and it's a heart issue I have to deal with, I ask the Lord to help get my mind off of food and focused on Him instead.

My dd's just got a three day a week dog walking job. So, I am joining them on the hour walk, so that is 3 hours a week I was not getting before!!! The timing was perfect as I just started my 30 day elimination of certain foods and I was not planning on adding exercise during that time, but I am grateful to be getting it and the time to chat with my girls as we walk!!!

I've heard good things about the Shred DVD's. CLW, let me know what you think of them, please.
Pam, you'll find that the walking will help you feel better overall, with or without weight loss.
The fresh air and being out in nature is such a mood boost for me.
I sleep so much better, also!