Comment left by SoccerMom on 05/31/2001: Hi there! Sounds like you're really in a great mindset today...lots of "positivity" flowing from your post.

You're doing GREAT! Have a wonderful day.

Comment left by mommyof two on 05/31/2001: a sex vixen hu....well you go girl.and i,m sure you will be. it sounds like your doing a great job... i know the feeling of the three manwhitches..believe me... about the sugar thing... i have been on the atkins sence about feburary. around the end sometime...but ever sence that little easter bunny came by in march, well, a little chocolate bunny here and there came to haunt me.so this challagne is exactly what i needed to get back on track.. if you,ve noticed , my weight loss has slowed down drastically!so, i,ve got to do this....today i think i,m gonna eat regular food..bread and such...because tomorrow come hell or high water , i,m back to the grind!!! wish me luck..well, i need to get some work done , so i must let you go., thanks for your comments... your great , lisa

Comment left by firebabe on 05/31/2001: hehehe I know what you mean about reading the comments, it's like a little reward when you see something there! I started on my tae Bo a couple weeks ago, and I LOVE it! The workout is really short, but I work up such a BIG sweat in a little amount of time and it's just plan FUN! I will admit though, it took me a good week before my hamstrings weren't achy with every little step I took! It was really so much pain, as tightness you feel when you KNOW you've workout a muscle and it's NOT going to let you forget it! I'm looking forward togetting my basic tape down so I can go on to a longer workout!

Comment left by minea on 05/31/2001: Sounds like you're doing great! Now that my focus is on drinking water, with the exception of my coffee in the morning, that's all I drink too. Once in while I'll have a diet coke or something, but if I'm drinking 4 litres of water a day, who has room for anything more? It's great though because that way we're not getting as much sugar or aspartame as in diet colas and juices. And if you keep this up, you certainly will be a sexy vixen!

Comment left by pushedtothewall on 05/31/2001: Dear, dear, dear and dear Diva, I just know so much about you. I can practically see you there in the life that you bear. I know that there are many wonderful moments in everyone's life.... those A's are one!!! Great job, Sweetie! And the kids and other pleasures..... yet that underlying thing that there is more to life. I want you to know what happy is. I am the poorest one to speak of such things. You know full well my story. In a way our lives happened in reverse. You are yet to find that easy and natural happiness with your partner. I understand what it is that you are saying when you tell me that you know of these options which I wrote you about yesterday :( Me too, but by inching along, I am hoping for a thing....

Good luck with it all today, and smile and yourself in the mirror and compliment your OWN self, it is not forthcoming from another, who you are unable to count on really. I am thinking of you and I admire you very much. Your friend, Connie

Comment left by pushedtothewall on 05/31/2001: And, how perfect, thoughtful AND thought provoking your quotation gift to me personally was yesterday; and, how expansively wonderous your entry quote was today!!! Your soul is just shining through there, by the way. And, you know, you write in a beautiful way. I love your way. C.

Comment left by Kyrin on 05/31/2001: You're making good headway toward being the same sexy vixen outside that you are inside. Congrats on the positive changes that you've made. Now...how about adding in some fruit and veggies? They will fill you up and be soooo good for you.

You're doing well. Keep it going'!

Comment left by pinkus on 05/31/2001: Thanks for your nice comments. I hope your kids don't put you in a position to have to yell. Isn't DD the greatest? Pam

Comment left by thatmochagirl on 05/31/2001: Well Sherri, I find that DVDmon is a very understanding and compassionate person, so maybe you should apologize to him in private/e-mail . I am unsure of the story, but it seems like it is between him and you only! Anyhow hun I just wanted to say thatnks for all the great notes you leave for me almost daily...your support is very much appreciated... Take care sex kitten... Mocha

Comment left by kreativit_E on 05/31/2001: I just had to drop by to read your entry and see how youre doing. Especially after I read your comment, oh hun, I hope that everything turns out best for you. I wouldnt want any harm to you or to anyone here at DD. You all have become like a second family.

*S* By the way, your menu sounds very good. *S* Keep up the good work and soon you'll be the seXiest viXen ever. *S*

Comment left by Rader on 05/31/2001: Looking forward to that June goal of yours. Keep me/us up to date if you do choose sit-ups like you mentioned you might!

Keep up the good work!

Comment left by carrie on 05/31/2001: Hello Sexy Vixen! You sound sooooo fired up! I know, I love the suprising element of this site too! You never know who's gonna comment! And sometimes someone will say just the right thing, or you get just the right piece of advice! I really feel like I can be myself here! I am so glad you feel better about yourself! A sexy vixen should! ha ha

Carrie

Comment left by DVDMon on 05/31/2001: Ok, now you're just trying to rile me, aren't you? ;-) Protein Power (the "way of eating" or "WOE" as we like to call it, not a "diet" heheh) is fairly similar to Atkins. But there are some key differences and if you are interested keep reading, otherwise skip to the next paragraph! Protein Power (PP as we call it) is a little less restrictive in the beginning with an alotment of 30-40 grams of carbs as opposed to Atkins 20. The Eades emphasize using those carbs in the most healthy way - fruits and veggies. Whereas Atkins really doesn't care what you do with them so on his plan you could use them all on cheese and eggs and Atkins protein bars! Also, PP emphasizes getting enough protein. They have calculations in the book that help you determine your minimum. This is so that you don't lose muscle tissue while you are dieting, which hinders the weightloss process in addition to just not being healthy for you. Their second book, Protein Power Lifeplan, is very wholistic and goes into all kinds of stuff, not just losing weight. It is definitely modeled as a way of eating and way of life.

As far as fruits, for the longest time I wasn't getting any, but just recently started eating some berries on a daily basis. They recommend berries because they are low in sugar, high in fiber, and loaded with nutrients and phytochemicals.

Yes, send photos, just don't send anything to riske or we both may get in trouble with you know who! ;-)

Comment left by herb on 05/31/2001: You are right about me not eating not enough fruit, nor drinking enough water. I'm always trying to improve my food plan. Oops almost said "diet."

What are you apologizing to Levi for?