Hi everyone. Yesterday, I went grocery shopping and today is day 1 for me. I am hoping I can lose at least 20 pounds before school starts (Aug. 25). I had lost about 30 pounds on slimfast, but gained all but 10 back so I am starting over again. I need to lose about 100 pounds to be truly healthy.
Today I went out and bought a new digital scale because the old dial scale I have reads a different weight every time you get on it and was not accurate. The new scale says I am 244, which is a lot more than I would like especially since I am only 5'1''.
So, my first goal is to get under 200 and then my final goal will be to get down to about 125 which is still more than the weight charts recommend, but I just don't every think I could get to 105 or 110.
hello all, I started on June 19 and have had some ups and downs, but I am commited to this way of eating as a lifestyle, I was over at the prevention site but was very unhappy with topics, repeats and the rudeness of some people. Oh well, this site looks great have a great day!
PS What is everyone having for dinner?
Anna-Thanks for the bravos!! I need them today!!!That chocolate sauce DOES sound good!! and dangerous too!!!!
Melody-WELCOME!!!! I'm pretty much in the same boat since I'm 4' 10 1/2" and started at 230. It is a PAIN when the weight charts say you should weigh between 99 and 116 pounds. I can honestly say that I will NEVER get back there again!!! Or 125 for that matter, but I am a lot older than you too (SOME EXCUSE, EH?) Just decided that 2 kids and middle age entitles me to weigh more!!!!
Whimsey-YES!!! I LOVE grilled salmon. It is really nice plain, but it also takes to different types of marinade well too. (Lime, cumin, garlic and olive oil.or Soy sauce mixed with ginger and garlic and a touch of OJ. or ANYTHING for that matter!!) Grilled salmon is also great on top of salad!!
Tootsie-been there done that!! I find it hard to prepare ahead, and it definitely helps to prepare ahead!!
Ellis-Now we just need to find no carb/no fat ice cream and rolos, eh? I want some of those lamb sausages you've been talking about!!!!
Hi Everyone! I did not make very good choices on the weekend at all... I met a friend in NYC in Little Italy for dinner and I don't think anything I had except the water was allowed on this plan!! Ok, I started over today and so far so good!! Also was in meetings all day so barely had time to eat!! My harder goal is to get moving again - work has been so busy and I need to get better at making time for me to exercise.
Anyway, just a quick check in, have to run. Take care, have a good week.
Shari
Coco~~~Welcome to the group. We have a daily thread in addition to a weekly food journal thread where we post what we eat each day (it helps to keep us accountable)
Shari~~~That's OK, just get back on track today. You can do it
I have to say this is the best WOE that I have come across. Sticking to program is going well. Last night we went to a retirement dinner and I have to admit walking past the rolls in the buffet line was really tough. I tried not to even look at the dessert table . My prime rib (all fat carefully cut out) and green salad were delicious and filling. I am looking forward to Saturday when apples come back into my food plan. I know the book says not to eat apples in the morning, but I need something for breakfast. My husband and I had a nice talk about dieting this afternoon (he just lost 32 pounds on Atkins) and I have to say I am so happy to have such a supportive and understanding man.
I hope all of you ladies have a successfull week on the beach.
WELL, I think I might have made up for that bucket of peanut butter I ate yesterday. What was my prob? My period always make crave peanut butter. I guess it could've been an Oreo Blizzard instead, huh? Anyway, I only had about 1200 calories today, and stuck 100% to the plan-I even held it to 1/2 cup of the ricotta stuff! Man, I REALLY like that stuff! Hey Ellis, would you HUSH about the autumn weather??? In South Alabama, I can't even imagine autumn right now :hot My friend and I walked 3 miles this afternoon, and I looked I had just taken a shower-can't say I smelled the same!!!!!
Keep it up guys!!
have a great day! 
Ok, I started over today and so far so good!! Also was in meetings all day so barely had time to eat!! My harder goal is to get moving again - work has been so busy and I need to get better at making time for me to exercise. 
