[Lulu NH]

196 again today!!! Went to the doctor yesterday - he is so happy I am down 29 pounds - actually impressed - he said if someone can lose 10 pounds that is awesome!! and I am well past 10 pounds like so many of us on this forum!!!

WannaskipandlaughYou ask a really good question and I have no idea what I will do for myself when I get to my desired weight - I've always done everything I want to although the bigger I am the more difficult it is - like climbing a mountain!! My family has always stuck by me even when I am the straggler!! Do you want to do another challenge after this? What date sounds good to you? Hope you have great news today!!!

[wannaskipandlaugh]

Oh Lulu.... I am so happy for you... To have your doctor be impressed HA that is like the "cherry on the top of the sundae" as my grandmother used to say I bet that put alittle more bounce in your step (sorry about all the cliche's lol)

Your family sounds wonderful and caring and sounds like they never even considered leaving you out of the trips and adventures.. That is nice... gosh.. these last few years I would ask and ask and ask my parents to please sit at a table in a restaurant as I would wedge myself into a booth and it got to the point where I would be seeing them sitting in a booth and then walk in and tell them that I had other plans but wanted to say hi.... so after I lost enough weight to fit (Feb)... now my parents want to sit at a table and I'm like... no NOW I can sit in a booth (They are 78 & 82 so I am giving them a break based on memory but lord how things happen lol)

I am thinking that this lifetime lesson for me is to learn patience (with myself and others) and learn to love myself... Tough lessons...

I am still so happy for you... after doing that 4 letter word "plateau" in your post.. look what has happened to you YOUR patience has paid off big time

Okay time to post weight... I did lose 1/2 whoppie... but at least it did not go up... I was BAD BAD BAD last night (kinda gave up alittle) and ate 6 small Reeses eggs that I bought at Easter, that were sitting in the WAY back of my fridge to have when I was down 50,,,,, well 9 lbs too early lol I got over that desire now.. whew... BACK IN THE FREEZER now.. OH Shoot I told myself where I put them.. argh... lololololol

[wannaskipandlaugh]

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)
5/19 264
5/20 265 really unhappy and no reason
5/21 265 even madder!! ARGH
5/22 264.5 (probably 264.8) lol

GW 261


How about 4th of July? thats 5+ weeks.. or International Youth day (August 12th) Or Yukon Discovery day 8/19 (for our Canadien friends) LOL looking at my wacky calendar... I am up for what ever you want to do.. You can count on me!

[Lulu NH]

4th of July sounds great for the next challenge!!! 196 today!!!

Wannaskipandlaugh No worries about the candy but get it out of your house.....Yahoo of the down!! and Ouch!! Sorry about the lack of support from your parents - my mom has sabotaged "diets" before (not this time)!! but one of my sisters is super super supportive and that really helps alot!! and my husband and kids are too!! and this forum too!! Ever watch the movie "Shallow Hal" where Jack Black's character sees the person within? I wish some people could have that vision too - we are all people - not wanting to be judged!!

[wannaskipandlaugh]

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)
5/19 264
5/20 265 really unhappy and no reason
5/21 265 even madder!! ARGH
5/22 264.5 (probably 264.8) lol
5/23 264 finally going back down.. I feel like a clogged drain lol

GW 261

Oh Lulu.. I am glad you have someone really supportive in your family. My mom is now trying to do that... but when she starts cheerleading.. it just does not feel genuine... But I just need to take it at face value.. at least shes not tsk tsk tsk me about eating meat and veggies WHAT you are eating FAT? that is what I get occasionally too lol

yep.. I need to pitch those Reeses eggs yep I do... I do.... kinda married to them I think hoarding.... hhhmmmmm need a zap in the brain to get that super glue of a thought of retaining those things...

HAPPY DAY TO YOU and 4th is good... then we can do Yukon day as that's another 5 weeks.. or Labor Day

[Lulu NH]

Wannaskipandlaugh You are doing GREAT!!!! Keep going!!!!

Happy Friday!! 195 today - 30 pounds down and I feel really good about that 45 more to go!! Thinking about making some faux potato salad with cauliflower for this weekend to go with BBQ!!Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

[wannaskipandlaugh]

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)
5/19 264
5/20 265 really unhappy and no reason
5/21 265 even madder!! ARGH
5/22 264.5 (probably 264.8) lol
5/23 264 finally going back down.. I feel like a clogged drain lol
5/24 263.5 well the clog is letting alittle eeyk out (sorry gross analogy) lol

GW 261

Lulu that Potato salad sounds smart... I have never tried cauliflower besides as a regular veggie (and hated it) does it just taste better when treated like a potato? ANOTHER lb... Since you have gotten away from the 200 stall you are doing so well. another 7 lbs and you will be halfway to you (end?) goal What a nice feeling. I am very happy for you I'm trying my darndest to catch up lol about 7 months behind you.

HAPPY Weekend.... I will be checking in tho as I do not have any plans until Monday

[Lulu NH]

Holding at 195 - Bought everything for my faux potato salad, low carb dip with veggies and some other veggies just to graze!!! Feeling good about my choices except the extra macadamia nuts I ate yesterday!!

[wannaskipandlaugh]

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)
5/19 264
5/20 265 really unhappy and no reason
5/21 265 even madder!! ARGH
5/22 264.5 (probably 264.8) lol
5/23 264 finally going back down.. I feel like a clogged drain lol
5/24 263.5 well the clog is letting alittle eeyk out (sorry gross analogy) lol
5/25 262.5 WELL Hip Hip Horray!!!!! I think it was all mental this time

GW 261

Lulu.. you are all set to not splurge... You are sooooo good Please tell me about the taste of Cauliflower I just am not a fan of regular and have heard that it takes on the flavor of the over items in a dish...

[Lulu NH]

194 this morning!! Very happy that I feel comfortable in the clothes I bought 6weeks ago - I bought 2 outfits but wasn't feeling super confident - too snug - but my sister always says I buy my clothes too big - anyway they are comfortable now!! My son is graduating high school in 2 weeks and I know I will look good!!

About the faux potato salad - LOVE it!! but I read at another website that some people are turned off by the strong taste/smell and when my daughter came into the kitchen she was turned off by the smell. Some sites recommend cooking for about 7 minutes until florets are fork tender and not to overcook or the taste gets stronger??? never heard that one - anyway I added 2 chopped hard boiled eggs - 4 slices bacon - some raw minced onion - a little mustard - and mayonaise to the cooked and cooled cauliflower and I really enjoyed it - I'm going to make it more often this summer - of course I have to be prepared to eat it for days because no one else will touch it!! Plan to have it with a beautiful cheeseburger today!!

[wannaskipandlaugh]

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)
5/19 264
5/20 265 really unhappy and no reason
5/21 265 even madder!! ARGH
5/22 264.5 (probably 264.8) lol
5/23 264 finally going back down.. I feel like a clogged drain lol
5/24 263.5 well the clog is letting alittle eeyk out (sorry gross analogy) lol
5/25 262.5 WELL Hip Hip Horray!!!!! I think it was all mental this time
5/26 261.5 Oh I am so happy for me and LULU way to go honey!!!

GW 261

Well 1 more day to weigh.... and just a few days ago I did not think I would make it,, Now I do! So happy.,

Lulu... Smells have a big time grab on me too.... But if someone else makes it (maybe I'll come visit lol ) I will try it.
Big favor---- Dont think of that 4 letter word that starts with P and ends with lateau. If you start thinking of it, it will happen.. Just keep thinking positive!

[Lulu NH]

Wannaskipandlaugh You are ROCKING it!!! Wishing you whoosh for goal tomorrow!! and I'll stop with the 4 letter word..pl####u!!

[wannaskipandlaugh]

Originally Posted by Lulu NH

Wannaskipandlaugh You are ROCKING it!!! Wishing you whoosh for goal tomorrow!! and I'll stop with the 4 letter word..pl####u!!

LOL that word is NOT in your vocabulary!!

[Lulu NH]

Happy Memorial Day!!! Started this challenge at 204 and ended at 194!! Made my goal plus some!!! Wannaskipandlaugh can't wait to see what today brings for you!!! Last day of faux potato salad....I have some nice small zucchini to make today!!

[Lulu NH]

Wannaskipandlaugh I want to share a NSV - I can wear my size 18 Van Heusen shorts again - Haven't been able to do that for 10 years - they are microfiber so they feel good and look good!! I saved them all this time because I remembered how good I felt when I could wear them before - so glad I can start the summer out this way!!! I tried a pair of 16W pants but I still have about 5 inches before I can button them - I think I have to get way closer to 178 before that happens!!! Unexpected victory today!!!