Good Morning! Today is my day off and of course what do I do? Wake up early! I tell you the less and less I can sleep in now! lol! Its okay because I thought to myself today I have alot to do, so I'm glad I got up early!
I have decided that this maintenance thing is going to have to be small baby steps, and I mean small! Im going to have to take each and every challenge that comes my way and learn from it more than ever! Im ready for this and im just soooo excited!!!
Okay I have some questions for you ladies out there! Im due for my TOM in a week and Im just curious because I have been craving sweets again. I think its kinda odd because I have never seen it this early! I usually go into craving mode a couple days before! Oh and is it normal to gain weight a week prior to your TOM? Oh man this is one big learning process!
Today im going to clean my place up, it's amazing how in just a couple of days your house can look like a tornado hit it or something like that!
Last night I was going through my closet to get rid of my "bigger clothes" and I stood there looking at my XXL shirts and my size 18 jeans and I looked in amazement, I couldn't believe it. I just stood there in awe maybe a couple tears rolled down but my point is im so damn proud of myself. Through every bump in the road I made a detour and kept on going. NO matter what happened I didn't give up. Everyone out there on this journey with me, we have to hold strong and know that one everything is going to be okay and we just have to show it who is in control. No matter what happens, never give up! Ever!!!
Lets have an awesome Thursday!!!
Posted By: hey alexia
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05/03/2007 10:56
Great feeling
Dumping the "fat" clothes, knowing you will NEVER fit into them again - PRICELESS!
Yes, I always have my cravings up to 10 days in advance. And, sometimes I gain the week before and sometimes the week during TOM. It's all "normal" because none of it is normal. You know? You can do this maintenance thing!
My first time reading you....you have done an amazing job!!! WTG on reaching your goal weight! I am inspired!!! How much fun is that...getting rid of all your old fat clothes! Time to go shopping!!!
TOM bloat starts for me about 10 days before it comes. And the cravings too. So it is normal that a week or so before you feel those things.
I have to say I needed your words today. I am having a hard time but hearing what you said today really helped. Keep on blogging because you never know who you are going to touch.
I know that's an awesome feeling to get rid of those clothes.....I'm sure it's a freeing feeling. That is awesome! About the TOM I also gain at between 5 and 7 pounds during that time and I crave the craziest stuff before and after....so it's normal. From what I understand the TOM symptoms are supposed to change every 5 years so this just might be your time to crave etc....
Well have fun dumping those clothes! Oh yeah saw the new pics you look great! I can't wait, you really give me hope!
I was reading your blog yesterday...and let me tell you...you are a HUGE inspiration to me. I need to lose over 100lbs to reach where my doctor says I need to be....but after seeing how much you've lost.....I actually believe I can do it now.
I agree with the comment above....DEFINITELY keep blogging because you never know who you are reaching and keeping on track!
Congratulations! I can't wait to get rid of my fat clothes. And OH how I cant wait to just be able to fit in my size 18's again!!
Alexia, Thank you for always being so supportive of me and for being such an upbeat and motivational young lady! I have really appreciated all the comments you've made on my blog! Thank you so much!I'll be fine, I'm just a little down. And its also my TOM, afterall, so maybe I'm more sensitive.
Yes, a little weight gain and cravings before TOM are normal, but its different for everyone and for every stage of your life. I had horrible cramps when I was your age, but they got much better in my late 20's. Now its pretty predictable for my TOM: 1 pimple,I'm a total bitch 2 days before, get bloated and get cravings 1 day before, feel immense RELIEF the day of, and gain about 4 pounds during. But then after, I go back to where I was. Its just so much fun, isn't!!!??? LOL
hey CONGRATS on everything you have lost. I know it have been hearing this for the longest but you are truly an inspiration to everyone on this site. I hope to be a success story like you.
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement!! It's great to know that there is a whole support group out here to help along the way. Thank you so much!
