[CherryAutumn]

Life4evr- Great Job on the 2.5 pounds gone!

Today was weigh in and i considered skipping weigh in due to TOM. Anyway I gained about 1 pound but I know if I stick to the plan I will be back down next week.

Hi to Judy, Bandit, Terri, and Princess. Hope I got everyone.

[Itryharder]

Cherry, great WI considering TOM. Weigh to go! You'll have that off and more next week.

I gained 1.4# this week. I'm discounting it because I went out to dinner last night with dd and dh------salt alone does that. Had lots of options--WI tomorrow, no WI,, etc. but decided to face the scale. I'm not changing my ticker because I know this is temporary. Worked very hard this week to
knock off the mini vacation weight. I did it, and then last night had dinner out----ate well. It is so discouraging to eat out, eat well, and still gain weight. I'm ignoring it and doing the things I need to do to be successful.

Good luck to us all!
Judy
234.6/197/180's and thinner

[bandit2]

Hi turtles:

Life - nice job on your weight loss!

Cherry - glad you are doing well with your programme, we all have weight
fluctuations, and you will be back down in no time.

Terri - yes, looking forward to sitting around the campfire with the ladies -
will be lots of laughs and storytelling for sure.

Princess - great you can get out walking with your dogs and sitting on the deck sounds like a nice way to unwind at the end of the day.
My dd wants me to get a dog in the fall since I no longer have a pet and at times I think I would enjoy it but with working I would have to put the dog
in daycare with would be more expenses. But on the upside there are lots of times I miss having the company.

Judy - Glad you are on the right track and eating good this week & I know what you mean about the scale going up when you have one meal out,
happens to me as well & I get all frustrated.

Well, I am packing for my camping trip & leaving tomorrow afternoon - looking
forward to kicking back with my gfs and a well needed rest both physically & mentally is greatly needed. Planning on getting in some big walks/swims
since I know we will be having extra snacks & drinks.

All - good luck at the scale & will check in when I get back.

[Princess1122]

Good morning everyone and happy Thursday to you all. I have my TOPS meeting and W/I tonight and need to get some house cleaning done... we have a full weekend of things to do and places to go so we are trying to figure out how it get it all fitted into the weekend.

Congrats to everyone that has had a loss this week and good luck to those that still need to W/I!

I have to run, busy day!

[Princess1122]

Good morning everyone and happy Friday to you all! Yah! Thrilled as usual that it is finally here

I was down 1.2 at W/I last night so was happy about that but will keep at it... If I could just stop the big gains things would improve so that is my goal for now... to stop the big gains and have losses, even minor ones or turtles each week...

Bandit: I just love my dogs, they make my house a home. DH and I are pretty happy with adopting fully grown dogs, even older ones. It is nice when they are already potty trained and have calmed down a bit... don't get me wrong, puppies are just about the cutest thing that God ever put on the planet but they are a lot of work and take a lot of time. Our German Shep was a year old when we got him and he has been a really wonderful addition to our family, I would adopt another one like that again in a heart beat! Hope you have a wonderful time with your girlfriends!

Life: How are you doing so far this week?

Cherry: How are things with you? Having TOM makes it hard to lose on any diet program... ugh, wish it was different but it always seems to be that way... anyway, I am sure your W/I this week is going to be good!

Judy: The very best wishes to you for a wonderful Luau this weekend and heres to fabulous weather for your area!

Terri: How are you doing? Anything new up your way? So when do the temps start to really head into the cold weather up there? Seems to change down here and the cold weather can arrive anytime between Halloween and Christmas...

I have to run and have a busy weekend but will pop online when I can!

[Itryharder]

Gotta run and clean my house, but I *have* to congratulate Princess on her wonderful weight loss. Keep up the good work. : Weigh to go. So glad your WI was great.
Judy
234.6/197/thinner

[CherryAutumn]

I have not been doing so well but I am fighting it. I gave into a carb craving and now I am feeling addicted to it again. I have to find a better balance. It is not all or nothing. I end up gorging myself on PIZZA and then I hate myself for doing it. It is definately a hard habit to kick to the curb once you start.

[Itryharder]

Okay Cherry, take a deep breath. This is your good friend talking. Jenny Craig and Nutri-System are hard to stay with for a long time. You've done beautifully. And yes, once you load up on carbs again it's trickier to stay away from them. The point is that you can stay away from them. Dipping back in makes that a bit harder, but you have proved you can do this. You are doing this. It does not have to be all or nothing. You have had terrific success. When you wake up tomorrow, have the Nutri-system breakfast. Then at noon, have the lunch. You've got the picture. You can do this. The time will pass, you will get through this, and you'll be so proud of yourself.

To everybody, have a great weekend. I'm really looking forward to the luau and a lot of laughs. I had a good day food wise and that always makes me stronger.

Judy
234.6/197/180's and thinner I will do this!

[seabiscuit]

Hello

What an awesome thread! I firmly believe in the turtles! The turtle was my inspiration to get me through college as odd as that sounds - "slow and steady wins the race"

I am doing pretty well, about 3 lbs down from my starting weight last time I saw at my doc's scale earlier this week. That makes me feel great, and I am in a smaller size pants too!

I was doing WW meetings but think I will just stick with the e-tools because of the cost and time. I will at least try that way out anyways. I was able to find a great weight loss buddy out through another website and we are encouraging to each other

Good luck to all of you!

[terrod99]

Hey all Happy Saturday!

Welcome to seabiscuit! great group of gals (Turtles) here!

Getting ready to go to the lake, my sister is coming up with me, so should be a fun weekend, will be lots of laughs!

Cherry you must think one day or even one meal at a time!!!!!!! You are doing great just keep at it!!!!

Judy have a great party wish we could all be there!!!

Bandit I'm sure you are having a great gal weekend!

Life hope things are well with you and that you are keepin at it!!!

Princess All is well up here!!! We are still having 30 celsius days here the nights are finally getting a little cooler, our weather will really start to change like you say anywhere between halloween and christmas, one year we didnot have a significant snow fall until the middle of January. Winters haven't been too bad the last few years, when I was younger I remember way more snow and colder temps.

Keep at it gals we are winning the race!

Terri

[Itryharder]

Seabiscuit! Glad to have you here and : on your weight loss!

Terri, enjoy your time at the lake with your sister.

All goes well here. I'll start a new thread and see you all at #261, bale of turtles Keepin' On!
Judy