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Hi Jessica! to the forum!

Happy Wedding Day!

Quote: Originally Posted by CaliaA07 So I told DH about this diet and he was like "Yay soup" sarcastically. Well we've talked about it, but he didn't sound excited. Well he's headed to the store right now to pick up ingredients for me. He doesn't do diets and I never have either. We eat REALLY healthy. Lots of veggies, fruits, no gluten, no soda or sweetened drinks and lots of water. Plus he's a nutritionist and a chiropractor so he has to approve everything. Haha. Well he approved it and said he would do it with me. Neither of us are unhealthy overweight. But I would love a flatter tummy! So I guess we'll be starting tomorrow! I'm excited. But not for the pooping! Good luck on the diet. If you don't need to lose much and you normally eat healthy you may not lose the same weight as some of the others. I usually eat healthy and started working out 6 days a week (been doing that for a month now) and lost 2 out of the 5-7lbs I wanted to lose. So remember to take that in consideration. It is a great diet though. I had never done one before, but this one seemed healthy (fruits and veggies) so I gave it try. Quote: Originally Posted by Agape Gems Well this is the start of Day 3 and I'm down 4lbs! Man was that baked potato delicious last night, I even ate the skin which i never eat! My DH is sorta doing the diet with me. I caught him eating some turkey bacon the first night though-lol. And he keeps asking me if he can eat some other soup, like beef and barley or cream of chicken! I worked out the first day but didn't have time yesterday so I'll be back at the gym tonight. And I've got to make more soup b/c DH ate like 4 bowls yesterday and finished off the pot. All in all, I'm glad we are doing this b/c just in 2 days I have realized how crappy we normally eat. CONGRATS on losing the 4lbs! I felt the same way about the potato. I don't even usually eat them, but it sure was GOOD when I ate it that night! I agree that this diet will show you just how bad you normally eat! That's why I think it was great. Continue the good work! Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. i went to ww this morning and since i first started this diet i have lost approximately 3.4 lbs!!! like i've said, i don't have much to lose, but i'd LOVE if i could finish this diet -5lbs. this is day 4 for me. i've had 2 bananas and a bowl of soup. i HATE milk and am randomly lactose intolerant, so i'm going to wait until i get home from the pool club to drink some. I know you must be excited about losing the 3.4lbs! I'm with you about hating milk and I am lactose intolerant. But, I made a banana shake with cinammon using lactaid fat free milk (which is what I keep in the house). Quote: Originally Posted by Agape Gems Yooowza! My 2nd batch of soup is way on the spicy side!!! I had to add some white beans to my bowl just so I could eat it. And now i'm drinking milk to cool off my mouth! I did the same thing with making it spicy and had to add a bag of frozen spinach to it. Still spicy but, at least I could actually eat it without crying! Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. i added lemon juice to calm the spice. I wish I had known about the lemon juice when I made mine. I will keep that in mind though!

Loved your review. You looked gorgeous in your dress. Loved your pics too! Congrats.

Your review was great! You looked beautiful and I absolutely loved your dress. I can only hope and pray that my hair holds up like yours! Congrats!

That was a great review! Very detailed. Your pics were awesome. You guys looked like you had a wonderful time. BTW, you looked gorgeous! Oh...and I loved the all white. I was telling my mom I wanted to tell everyone they had 3 colors to choose from to where and they had to be solid colors. She said it was rude. So I was happy to see your guests all coordinated. Looked so nice!

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Hi Michelle! to the forum!

Congratulations! to the forum!

I love your baby bump and your dress! It's a very good style. I love the pleats. i have a dress similar in black that I haven't had a chance to wear yet!

OMG...you did a really great job! Never would have thought you did them yourself. The color combination is awesome too!

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. crap, if i'm late, the pharmacy is going to be OUT of pregnancy tests. one day late and i flip. ...Well our wedding night will be our first time! So I wasn't worried. But, I do think it was the diet. I'm not on BC but I know it comes every 26-27 days...28 at the latest. And because the diet was the only thing that changed I truly believe that is the reason I was late.

Quote: Originally Posted by froggie1013 Hey girls. Sorry I haven't posted in a while...I was sick all weekend. Anyway, I have started this diet today. I have a big fruit salad and soup waiting for me in the fridge at work (soup is not a commuter-friendly item to bring for lunch!) and am about to dive into a grapefruit. I'm excited and would be happy to lose 5 pounds. I really just want to fit into a certain dress for a wedding next Thursday. (Who gets married on a Thursday? It's not a DW.) Wish me luck! Seems like you are all set for today! You can do it! Quote: Originally Posted by Dez921714 I was wondering how you were doing! That is so great that your jeans fit this morning!!!! You must be so thrilled you stuck with it after teh first couple of days, you were having a really hard time. Thats funny that your visitor was late...so was mine and I wondered for a minute if it was because of the diet....hmmmmm..... So glad you stuck to it! You can do anything! Thanks! I was so happy I actually shouted, "Thank you Jesus." Since yours was late too maybe it really was. I was 4 days late. Which is very unusual. I'm glad I stuck with it too. I only made it because of the encouragement you all offered. Who knew when I found this forum I would end up getting so much help in other parts of my life!!

This was a whirlwind romance. But, apparently Nick needs to buy a pair of balls! Tidbits: Newlywed woes for Mariah and Nick - Tabloid Tidbits - MSNBC.com

I was definitely in tears too. My son walked in and started laughing. But, I am pms'ing so I will blame it on that!! I think she should have gone with Graham. I think because he reminds me of myself. I am still learning how to open up and if it wasn't because of all of the patience my FI has I wouldn't be trying. He's the first person that I've wanted to let down my walls for and it's something I'm constantly working on. He says I'm better than where I was. So that's good. I don't think Jesse is ready for marriage yet. Jason is just the sweetest man and is definitely too good for her. Jeremy is not my cup of tea, but I think he could make her happy. So if she's not with Graham I hope she picks him.

You look absolutely beautiful in your dress! It's definitely gorgeous on you!

Happy Wedding Day Amy!

Congrats! The dress looks beautiful on you and you look so comfortable and happy in it. I didn't see the first thread and looked at it just now. This is definitely, "THE DRESS." Happy Wedding Planning!

Good Morning Ladies, Congrats to everyone that ended their diets Sunday and Monday! I wanted to post my results as I ended my diet last night! I wanted to lose 5-8lbs or whatever it took for me to be able to fit back into my trousers and skirts again. I know it's not that much but, I had no intention of buying all new clothes. And I felt like my ass was huge (at least to me it was)! I did it for the 7 days. Cheated twice and each time with 8 grapes. Also, I drank one or two protein shakes a day since I am in training. Last night was my last day and when I tried on my clothes nothing. I wasn't really disappointed because I now realize that I do have self control and just need to use it. Anywho...I woke up this morning and when I walked into the bathroom my stomach looked flat. I looked smaller. It's 4am I'm thinking okay I'm tripping! So I get on the scale and I lost 2lbs. Which may not seem like much but, I'm not that big to begin with. So I tried on 3 pairs of my trousers and 2 out of the 3 now fit again without any problems. I like my clothes a little bit big. So they problaby fit just normal now. I am so excited. Another thing...my cycle was late for some reason which I blame on the change in diet and it didn't start until yesterday. So I think I was just bloated and maybe that's why I didn't see any results before because I bloat the week before. So for everyone that is just starting out don't get discouraged if you don't lose the weight it says you should lose in this diet. You may not see results until the end like I did and remember that you are learning how to exercise your self control which tends to be a problem for all of us. Good Luck Ladies Have a Wonderful and Blessed Day, Yvonne

Quote: Originally Posted by Dez921714 Ok, so I told you all I'd post this morning...well....FI is down 15 lbs (as per last night) and I'm doing 12-13 lbs (as per right now). I just want to thank everyone for your support. We couldn't have done it without you!!! Congrats to you and your FI! Changing your eating habits is the hardest part. So you guys should be on your way now! Good luck. Quote: Originally Posted by STACEY Im STARVING for no good reason!!! I think that is totally all in my head. I had fruit for B fast and some fruit to snack on and its not even lunch. I never get hungry before lunch WTF I was the same way. I made the soup for myself and made 2 batches because I was eating so much. I also, drank so much water and ate so much watermelon I was going to the bathroom every 5 minutes. Literally! But, after Day 3 I was fine! Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek i just skimmed this post and i'm really considering doing this diet. I'm going to keep an eye out and see how you girls do. Goodluck girls!!! This was my first diet and the reason I decided to do it was because it did involve tons of veggies and fruits. It did give me the boost I needed. It's definitely worth it to try it once. Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. that's been my problem all day! i've had 3 bowls of soup, and snacked on some raw peppers. tonight i'll make a stir fry to have w/ my baked potato - i've never looked forward to a baked potato. i have ZERO energy today and i feel like i need need need protein. i scrapped the gym b/c i can barely get myself outta bed! i'm gonna go drink some coffee. BTW - can we use soy sauce? chili oil? are condiments on the list of no-nos? I had the same exact problem in regards to being hungry all day and lack of energy. I did go to the gym but only did weight training and no cardio. For me the start of Day 3 was great. I had energy and everything. That will probably be the same for you! Quote: Originally Posted by 2008bride okay girls just got home from the store. I'm going to make my soup tonight. FI doesn't want to do it with me and I have a string bean 8yr old. So this may be hard. But I'm going to give it a try. I need a jump start then I'm going to WW. Wish me luck! Good luck! It is definitely good for giving you that boost you need. At least it did for me! Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. i weigh the exact same as last night. boo. i bet it was that damn potato. if i don't lose anything i'll be so sad. i have a wedding on friday night and i'm hoping to fit into a dress! Depending on how much you need to lose it you may not see the results it says you should. Everyone is different. And I promise it was the best thing I did. I'm doing another post to give my results as I ended last night! Quote: Originally Posted by STACEY Its the end of da 1 for me. I can already say im sick of the soup!! But the diet isnt that bad. the only problem so far is I feel a little errr gassy. Tommorow I have to go to a work confrence and stay in a hotel with catered meals and cocktail hour. Wish me strong will, because I am going to need it. Stay strong Stacey! You can do it. Just try and it as healthy as you can!

Everything looks beautiful!

Have fun dress shopping! I prefer #1 over #2!

That is so exciting! Have fun!

You did a really good job! Love the colors. And the flip flops are too cute!

I am really amazed by people at times. Especially when it comes to some women and the engagement rings they "think" they are "suppose" to have! I personally told my FI I did not want an engagement that I wanted an eternity ring. Because that is what I prefer. I was married before and we had just bands. Then my ex-husband felt the need to get me a new band along with an engagement ring and I didn't like it. I'm clumsy and almost lost my finger a few times! I think some people need to realize that if they are blessed enough to find the right person that really should be enough. The band is what represents the bind of the marriage not the e-ring.