How many in your group have eaten?

[chicken on a mission]

This just goes to show the danger of comparing ourselves to others. Out of my group of 12, 3 dropped out and of the remaining 9 I know that only 3 of us have not cheated.

I now know that I initally had the least to lose of those that are left and those that have stuck to it and embraced the toning and head work have lost a great deal more than the others.

With 2 weeks to go our loses range from just over 2 stone to 4st 2lbs (me).

Whilst working in a group can be a great motivator it can also bring you down if you judge yourself by everyone elses standards rather than concentrating on your own progress

[Shadow]

Wow chicken, that is fantasting (4st 2lb).

You have been an inspiration to me right from day one.....Thanks!

It seems like in the past it never took much persuasion to make me eat and now while SS'ing I've learned that I need to stop letting myself be influenced by what other people do and take responsibility for my own actions.

Like the story of the hare and the tortoise, you should have been the slowest loser because you had less to lose but have kept at it and ended up the best. I will do the same!

[chicken on a mission]

Wow chicken, that is fantasting (4st 2lb).

You have been an inspiration to me right from day one.....Thanks!

It seems like in the past it never took much persuasion to make me eat and now while SS'ing I've learned that I need to stop letting myself be influenced by what other people do and take responsibility for my own actions.

Like the story of the hare and the tortoise, you should have been the slowest loser because you had less to lose but have kept at it and ended up the best. I will do the same!

Bless your cotton socks I really appreciate that boost you gave me.

We have been so lucky to find a diet that suit at a time in our lives that suits and I and trying desparately to hang onto that thought.

It's been very difficult for me today as I have been cooking up picky bits for my daughter's party tomorrow - she is 4.

OMG how easy it would be to sneak a veggie sausage roll as the pastry is calling to me but I am darned if I am going to fall off the wagon with only 10 days of the foundation left.

Having said that I am being naughty by not only having 2 bar today but also cooking them both. It's the only way I could get through this

I know that my problem was not only that I was being drawn towards the pastry but also that I was weaker than normal because I have only have 1 pack so far today and I know I struggle when I don't space my packs properly.

[Shadow]

Hi Chicken,

I'm sorry to hear you were having a hard time over the weekend. Did you manage to survive the Party?

I had a similar challenge but it was a barbeque for my mum's 60th. The whole focus of the day was the food and champagne. My mouth is watering even thinking about it now.

It was hard, but I got through it somehow and am proud of myself for doing it.

I looked at other people who were there and overweight eat 3 full platefulls of food and reminded myself why I am doing the LighterLife Programme. The good thing was I was throwing the fizzy water back at lightening speed

The Lighter Life Programme is teaching me to listen to my thoughts and realise that my own thinking isn't always in my best interests. I am learning to distinguish between the good thoughts and the bad ones.

[lavender]

i was in a group of 12 and me and one other were the only ones who did'nt "eat"! i fpound this really hard to deal with as i assumed that meant that I would also fall of the waggon too , but i didnt and i stayed 100% on ss until i went to management . diont worry that just because they have that you will, it didint happen to us 2!!!

love heidi

[Shadow]

I'm not worried anymore, I have realised that my determination is stronger than I'd thought initially. I am my own person and although I benefit in some ways from being part of a group....I've found it detrimental in others. The lesson I've learnt through this is that I am responsible for my own actions and can't hide behind other people.

[desperate2lose]

CHicken

Did you do exercise whilst on this diet? What kind?

[chicken on a mission]

Sorry, I only just noticed this thread.

Right firstly yes I did survive the party and I still haven't cheated but I am finding it so so so difficult at the moment. tomorrow is my 100th day which is stopping me from eating tonight I want protein.

Exercise comes from taking note of my pedometer (which I lost today ) and uppingmy daily activity so that I am not specifically exercising as such.

I have also bought my daughter a tag-a-long bike so we have to go out on that most days

I was doing well using my resistence band from LL but my enthusiasm for that has left at the moment. I will go back to the slendertone again in the meantime.

[PowderedJourney]

Hi Shadow, I have slipped slightly off the wagon over the last few days, (cheating on protein and skipping shakes to "counter it")
I can't beleive I've let my "Rebellious child" take over.
Your thread has been inspirational to me and u've made me realise what a silly saboteur I'm being.

THANK YOU!

I only have another week of my 1st 100, and I'm going into development (assuming I'm not still feeling unwell)

Yvonne xxx

[chicken on a mission]

Hi Shadow, I have slipped slightly off the wagon over the last few days, (cheating on protein and skipping shakes to "counter it")
I can't beleive I've let my "Rebellious child" take over.
Your thread has been inspirational to me and u've made me realise what a silly saboteur I'm being.

THANK YOU!

I only have another week of my 1st 100, and I'm going into development (assuming I'm not still feeling unwell)

Yvonne xxx

Hi Yvonne,

Even if you slip a bit you should still take all of your packs.

The way I see it is that if you miss out on having a balanced diet and don't get all the vits and minerals you need (which is what will be happening is you don't have all your packs in favour of an unbalanced choice) then you are more likely to suffer with moods swings. If you get mood swings then you are more likely to turn to food and so the cycle continues

[Shadow]

Hi Yvonne

I'm glad that you have learned something from my experience. At the time that I started that thread I was really struggling, but with words of support and wisdom from others I managed to stay on track and get back into my Adult Ego State.

The words that helped most were when Icemoose said that I was the one doing the diet the easy way! I'm prepared to take his word on this.

Chickens words are definately worth listening to also, she's given me a lot of support on my Journey and talks a lot of sense!

I have 3 weeks to go before going into development so I'm in the same boat as you. The way I see it is if we are going to do this, we might as well do it well and in as short a time as possible. It's our choice, no one is forcing us!

Take Care x