[hollyak24]

I really did join today after thinking about it so long. (Geez, I could be 8 lbs lighter if I had started then.) I have my bottle of fast forward juice and am starting on Monday since I’m going to the lake for a 3 day weekend. I will go in Tuesday for my next set of instructions. (I have a good idea of what they will be thanks to all of you.) I am really excited to finally be doing this.

Best part, Missouri is in on the $3 per week and no set up fees. For a full wl, stab and maint, it is 45% of the price they originally quoted me, and even lower than it was for the 8 week program. I have to buy lites, but I will not be buying in bulk. My contract definitely says that I have to buy them and I had to initial it. If they are as good as Luna bars, I’ll be fine. At least I am no longer funding McD’s and Wendy’s.

One issue that I can see: a friend of mine is having a going away happy hour Monday and I really must go. I’m going to save my diet soft drinks to have at the happy hour, but I cannot think of any happy hour foods that are Fast Forward approved. Let me know if you have any ideas. If nothing else, I can say that dh is cooking supper and I plan to eat with him.

Thanks for everyone's input and encouragement over the past month or so. Woo hoo!
Holly

[WITeresa]

Good luck! I always check online to see if I can find a menu. That way I can plan ahead. Maybe they have something like artichoke dip with veggies (some places let you forego the dip and get extra veggies... it doesn't hurt to ask). It's a pretty safe bet there'll be celery or broccoli included if they do!

[MTdebster921]

Welcome to the group Holly!! Unfortunately, I cannot think of anything that would approved on FF that you could have as happy hour food, unless they serve green veggie trays, which I'm thinkin is highly unlikely. I would munch on your green veggies befor you go, or take them with you. And drink lots of water. Good luck on staying strong during your get together.

[hollyak24]

Yes good point, Deb. Snack on veggies before going. Great thought! I am going to make this work!

[hollyak24]

Oh, I get the la weightloss online too. Idon't know what the official name of it is because i left the paper in my car!

Ok, I'm a dork. Mostly I'm just testing the signature I set up.

[lizababe]

Hi Holly!

I just started on Sunday too. Can't wait to see the results! Good luck getting through happy hour! The second night of Take Off (same thing as what you're doing just different name I guess) I came home to my neighbor trying to talk me into having a beer every 2nd sentence in our conversation...

[brittyboo07]

I agree with the others there will probably be some kind of veggie dip that you can get or if need be can you order a side salad to eat while others are eatting the good stuff.... I mean bad stuff . Or is this a buffet type party? What I would probably do if it were me is just for for a little bit like maybe 15 - 20 minutes and only have one diet drink and when you have finished it then start making your way out. It is too tempting to be around all of that especially since you are just starting on FF. But that is just me good luck in whatever decisions you make!!!!!

[hollyak24]

Thanks everyone. I have my meals planned and will just have my pm snack directly before heading over to the bar/restaurant. I'll drink diet coke while there and bow out early as my dss and dsd both have games Monday night.
I am looking forward to enjoying the successes that you're having.
Holly