tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post721528334529147613..comments2023-07-20T12:06:51.522-04:00Comments on Erika is losing it...: I’m giving upErikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09353473552834431483noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-41398099718187534332010-03-18T16:11:05.570-04:002010-03-18T16:11:05.570-04:00La Croix rocks! Or water with crushed ice and a s...La Croix rocks! Or water with crushed ice and a squeeze of lemon in a glass - makes it not taste like ordinary water - get yourself a nice glass to drink out of - it makes the boring....rather fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-11841296666529465082010-02-24T07:41:19.307-05:002010-02-24T07:41:19.307-05:00I love LaCroix! That's some good stuff!I love LaCroix! That's some good stuff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-9435551488800293372010-02-22T23:01:23.235-05:002010-02-22T23:01:23.235-05:00Try sparkling water -- like Perrier or LaCroix -- ...Try sparkling water -- like Perrier or LaCroix -- as a substitute for your Diet Coke. They really can be refreshing and seem like a treat over "flat" water. You can buy Perrier (in small plastic bottles) at Costco. Great to keep on hand!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-36373441341827230412010-02-22T15:41:13.704-05:002010-02-22T15:41:13.704-05:00Crave-o-meter
Erika's audience's yearning...Crave-o-meter <br />Erika's audience's yearning for the next post > Erika's yearning for a DC<br /><br />Seriously, this blog is a fast-growing addiction. Keep the posts a comin', my articulate friend!Flynnsighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614694724896856426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-2236814157207497672010-02-22T09:51:26.597-05:002010-02-22T09:51:26.597-05:00Go Erika! It takes courage to put yourself out the...Go Erika! It takes courage to put yourself out there - your story is inspiring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-55373987677121539572010-02-21T01:51:35.139-05:002010-02-21T01:51:35.139-05:00That is so funny. I love DC as well. I wish it w...That is so funny. I love DC as well. I wish it were all so simple to just give up hitting your brother. I am on this lifestyle change as well. I am giving up Ice Cream. My BFF Ben and Jerry will no longer see my face. Well at least for 40 days. Keep up the great work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-24258625877050713882010-02-21T00:14:12.629-05:002010-02-21T00:14:12.629-05:00Go Erika! Go Erika!
I've got a recipe for Cre...Go Erika! Go Erika!<br /><br />I've got a recipe for Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup, but I'm trying to figure out how WW-friendly it is. If it is friendly, I'll share it.kickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474174662714584271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-67922826724656322912010-02-19T13:02:50.161-05:002010-02-19T13:02:50.161-05:00Erika, you crack me up! You can do it! Congrats on...Erika, you crack me up! You can do it! Congrats on the 8.8 lbs!Audranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-28375273393743060592010-02-19T12:50:44.159-05:002010-02-19T12:50:44.159-05:00TOO FUNNY!! or ROTFL (as the kids would say!) Con...TOO FUNNY!! or ROTFL (as the kids would say!) Congratulations on your success. Best of luck through Lent. Thanks for the inspiration.<br /><br />MLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-47750635423350993262010-02-19T12:39:08.149-05:002010-02-19T12:39:08.149-05:00Hey Erica,
First of all congrats on 3.8 lbs gone!...Hey Erica,<br /><br />First of all congrats on 3.8 lbs gone!! Secondly, I'm with you on the DC...I gave up any kind of soda for lent and it's going to be a challenge because I love my diet drinks! We can make it through together!!!<br /><br />TerilynAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916689355960187455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-21540867358170410492010-02-19T12:10:01.857-05:002010-02-19T12:10:01.857-05:00You crack me up! lol. I am loving your blogs- I th...You crack me up! lol. I am loving your blogs- I think I may join you in giving up DC. I too, only drink one a day- usually in the mornings to wake myself up. I adore the carbonation! You've inspired me though- so away with the DC!!! :) You are doing awesome Erika- I am soooo proud of you!!!Libertadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16967616604786812277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-31534151298942174862010-02-19T11:29:07.734-05:002010-02-19T11:29:07.734-05:00I love this! You are too funny.:-)Congrats and gre...I love this! You are too funny.:-)Congrats and great work - both the writing and the weight loss!<br />MeaganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-51866321403761205702010-02-19T09:04:54.106-05:002010-02-19T09:04:54.106-05:00Erika, I love you and am so proud of you. You hav...Erika, I love you and am so proud of you. You have not idea how much of an inspiration you are. You are the most incredible person that I know. HAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202506947681059308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-53386805920044619412010-02-18T22:24:26.627-05:002010-02-18T22:24:26.627-05:00E, you are the cutest and I heart you! Also, if I...E, you are the cutest and I heart you! Also, if I can give up DC (sort of), anyone can!<br /><br />3.8 lb - wow!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335165720441275624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-42190949684805919182010-02-18T15:21:33.063-05:002010-02-18T15:21:33.063-05:00OK, you are quite brave. I also do not partake in ...OK, you are quite brave. I also do not partake in the whole coffee thing, I rely on DC to get me going in the morning. Everyone around me would not be able to live with me if I gave up DC. I gave up all forms of candy, but I will be waiting to hear how your journey away from DC goes. Maybe next year...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-79970833982315758012010-02-18T13:45:17.390-05:002010-02-18T13:45:17.390-05:00Congratulations on your weight loss! I commend yo...Congratulations on your weight loss! I commend you on sharing your journey. I lost 23 pounds during You4Life last year, and a few years ago I gave up Diet Coke for Lent. So I totally feel your pain! I still drink Diet Coke every once in a while, but I don't even miss it anymore, and I used to drink at least 6 a day. Good luck; I'm sure you'll do great!!Kellynn18https://www.blogger.com/profile/06510507490203419591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-85524933330229166722010-02-18T12:16:54.313-05:002010-02-18T12:16:54.313-05:00DC...hmm...could this artificial sweetness be the ...DC...hmm...could this artificial sweetness be the name of that little devil in your head? Quite possibly so...<br /><br />btw, you're doing great erika! i can vouch for your healthy break room concoctions :)<br />--a.boAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-54535345805610121872010-02-18T11:35:42.108-05:002010-02-18T11:35:42.108-05:00Last year Amy and I gave up French fries. We haven...Last year Amy and I gave up French fries. We haven't discussed it this year, but maybe we should do that again. Or maybe we should follow your example and give up diet Dr. Pepper. Oh no - that very thought is scary! <br /><br />Hang tough. Maybe you will break the DC addiction and not want it anymore.Mary Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196935847896281259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-45185279268939820872010-02-18T01:50:57.422-05:002010-02-18T01:50:57.422-05:00It's *so* not about a number... but WOW, 8.8 l...It's *so* not about a number... but WOW, 8.8 lbs ROCKS on so many levels! It's not about "you can do it" at this point. You ARE doing it. : )<br /><br />And how much do you wanna bet you won't want that DC in 40 days...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-63598298099756726802010-02-17T18:23:20.531-05:002010-02-17T18:23:20.531-05:00Woohoo! Another 4 pounds that's fabulous!Woohoo! Another 4 pounds that's fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-68190303487427486502010-02-17T17:23:12.036-05:002010-02-17T17:23:12.036-05:00You can do it!!! Good for you for not taking the ...You can do it!!! Good for you for not taking the easy road:) Your strength is inspiring! I gave up coffee a few months back and it was one day of pure torture and then I was fine! You'll feel so great and so pure! LOVE your humor and your pictures - thanks for sharing your journey!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-41885606256006589062010-02-17T15:44:30.022-05:002010-02-17T15:44:30.022-05:00You will feel so much better without the carbonati...You will feel so much better without the carbonation! Carbonation just bloats and slows down our digestion. I gave up Cokes and lost 10 lbs. Of course, I started drinking them again when Koby got sick and gained 8 lbs back....life is so unfair!<br /><br />Keep up the good work!<br /><br />LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660864955290304804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-1121977215762029862010-02-17T13:50:07.113-05:002010-02-17T13:50:07.113-05:00You can do it! (Loved this post by the way!)You can do it! (Loved this post by the way!)Nicolehttp://www.vallesfam.vox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-62769556260945391592010-02-17T13:29:17.402-05:002010-02-17T13:29:17.402-05:00Erika,
I can so see myself in you. I will be chee...Erika,<br />I can so see myself in you. I will be cheering for you from the background throughout your journey. Please keep your sense of humor and I know you will do great!<br />~Laura, IS&T BillingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956766228449089546.post-34125365086567975642010-02-17T12:29:33.519-05:002010-02-17T12:29:33.519-05:00I am a fellow DC addict - can't let a day go b...I am a fellow DC addict - can't let a day go by without one. I applaud your strength and willingness to open yourself up to all of us. I lost 50 pounds on WW, it took time but I knew that I was making changes for the better! I look forward to your journey. Congrats on your success so far!Heathernoreply@blogger.com