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I haven't been writing since a) we've been very busy in a very good way, and b) I hit a 10 pound loss on Saturday morning - what a great way to start cheat day (224.4). This morning it's obvious that I'm still carrying quite a bit of retained water from cheat day (227.4), but this is predicted and expected in the 4 Hour Body. Some people retain as much as 8 pounds of water for 48 hours after your prescribed cheat. But MAN do I feel better already. My clothes fit better, I'm feeling more slender and have increased..... energy. That it, energy (:

Today is busy. The HOT TUB GUY IS HERE!!!! And he's designing a more efficient way to bring the hot tub back into all our lives, sports fans!!! YIPPEE!!!!! Thanks, honey, for making that possible (that's to Jole). I'm very excited. That tub has been closed up for over a year, so I'm ready for the hot tubbing to commence!

Now, for my next psychological barrier - 220. I said at the beginning that I won't believe it's real until I'm under 220. And I also have a goal on top of that to reach 218 (which is the 16 pound loss that I wanted to reach before the climb). Things are moving so fast I feel like that might be only 2 weeks away!

I may also pick up the Amen Solution, which is an approach to weight loss and overall health which was developed by Dr. Daniel Amen, and for someone like me who has issues with brain function anyway (diagnosed ADD) then this makes a lot of sense to me. I have to say that since I've started overall taking better care of myself mentally, physically, and spiritually, things have improved a lot! And I hope to keep the good times rolling - so proud of myself, no matter what happens to my weight.

One of the tips that I'm already using from the Amen Solution are the supplements that increase brain function. Must note that my mom already told me these were effective before I even saw Dr Amen's brain research (my mom is so smart):

B Complex 50mg
DHEA - I'm taking 25mg but my mom only takes 10mg in time release
Omega 3 fish oil 1000mg
A daily multivitamin (I'm taking a Safeway prenatal which is working for me right now)

Now, here's the disclaimer - DON'T DO ANYTHING UNLESS YOU TALK TO A DOCTOR! I'm not a friggin' doctor, people. So if you want to use any of these supplements you should talk to a doctor first. Also note that DHEA SHOULD NOT be taken by pregnant women or women who are trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding women, so don't do eeet!!!

OK - I think I've filled your heads with enough useless information for now (: See ya later!