Sue: I''m glad that this is working for you so far. Congrats on the 1 pound! I've been stuck in the low to mid 260s for almost a month now -- after getting down to 260. I'm SO ready to be in the 250s already! Like you, I resolved to give some things up. I ate all of the almonds, cheese and frozen desserts in my house that I would sometimes snack on. (In the past few weeks I have been overindulging myself on these snacks -- and sometimes mini-binging). Now that I've eaten them all, I am not going to buy any more anytime soon. Unfortunately, I sometimes have to remove the temptation to eat certain things by not having them around. I've been so good during the entire day at work, but then after dinner I go off the rails. I keep telling myself it needs to stop, but if the snacks are there, I often can't help myself. So, we'll see how this works. I was 261.5 this morning. I know I can get into the 250s by this time next week. Its frustrating that this isn't coming as easy as it used to! I guess maybe its time to start doing some exercising too!

I have to confess Joe... reading your posts about your Almonds got me thinking and that is why I decided to stop the peanuts for a week to see if it makes a difference (I eat 3/4 cup of shelled nuts a day and I think about eating them as I am driving home from work.. so obviously its a real crutch for ME!) so I am trying this out. I know what you mean... even eating food that we can (Atkins here) I sometimes overdo the stuff that I should treat as a sometime food. I know that it will be hard (I am stairing at my zip lock bag of peanuts... But I have a note on them NO NO NO until 6/6) but not having the food available will help big time. This is kinda like a restart again to get back to the basics,,,,, But know we both know that we can eat "treat" items and maintain too... Something to remember...

I remember you flying thru the 280-270's So I know you can do it. I think we both will do it this time and at the end of the month WE will be heading over to the 240's thread?! Are you with me?

just checking in!
 

Today is Logan's graduation party day. I am up early to check in and get on with being the party diva! LOL

Mara-thanks!

BASarp-good luck to you! it's got to be hard not knowing how much you weigh when trying to lose weight.

Going2BeThatGirl-thanks!! and congrats on your loss!

wannaakipandlaugh-thanks so much!! and great idea on giving up the nuts this week. I read once someone called nuts "calorie bombs". Have you seen the calories in one vending machine pack of nuts? It's like 300 calories for such a small amount. PLus the salt can make you retain water too. Looks like it's already working for you! keep it up!

joefla70-Sorry you are having a rough time. I would agree to get the almonds and cheese out if they are tripping you up right now. I do the same thing. I like ice cream too much. If I want it I will buy the kind that are individually wrapped (like skinny cow sandwiches) and there are four people in the house so it won't last long anyway! I am the same way that I love to post when doing good and I don't tend to post when I am not. We probably should post more then to get some help. I like trying to help others so why don't I ask for it? hmm. interesting! :) I still eat more than I should but lately I have been forgiving myself and ask what could I do next time if I eat at this place again, etc... we are human and will screw up. As long as we hang in there the scale will go down!

happy Sunday everyone! thanks for all your support!

Loganandlivsmom... Congratulations on your son's graduation! I bet you are so darn proud of him (proud of you too!) Have a Joyful day! May your heart sing all day today (and tomorrow and..)

I understand where you are coming from. Most of my life I have been the "cheerleader" and the listener and hiding when I am feeling down. Here - I still post... but am not as active of a "talker" when I am disappointed... Trying to gt over that as everyone posts such wonderful words of encouragement that It just does make me feel better.... So lesson from this site too (besides losing weight) is to trust and take in others encouragement!

OK... NOW... NEED TO KICK MY OWN BUTT... and stare down that scale all day today so tomorrow it will know who is boss (ME!) and show me the number I deserve!!!! Do not like stalling!!!!!!

LoganandLivsMom- Congrats on his success and graduation! Now don't party too hard! ;)

I start my Veggie Week Challenge tomorrow and I'm really excited to get this going. I went out to dinner last night and I swear I haven't eaten that much in a LONG time! I feel like a pig, but I plan on dropping 4% of my body weight this month! We shall see how it goes!!!

Have a great Sunday everyone :)

Woohoo!! 269.2 this morning!! Hello everyone!! Lol

Congrats on the pound wannaskipandlaugh!

Joe hang in there.

I wasn't able to login yesterday. Was working my company's yardsale/carwash to raise money for the Amer. Heart Association. But I finally made it to 259!

thanks wannaskipandlaugh and Going2BeThatGirl. His party was yesterday and he graduates tomorrow night. He is a an honor graduate with an advanced studies diploma. I know the tears are gonna be flowing for sure! ;) My daughter is only 8 so we have to wait ten more years to the next graduation--2023! :o


wannaskipandlaugh-I guess it's just human nature. We love to share the good things and get pats on the back but it's hard to say "I eat these stupid cupcakes when I know it's not helping me lose" LOL I bet we would all do better if we posted during the down times too. It's more real that way.

Erinmarie.. Well WELCOME officially!! Glad you have joined us and I know that Punkrocksong will be coming very soon too! Hope you "fly" thru this thread like the rest of us are trying to do!!

Have a great day and and I can't wait to join the Proud Mom Loganandlivsmom in the 240's!!! Just 10 more lbs to go GO GO GO!!!

Thanks Sue! So today I weight in at 266.8 I really don't want to believe it! Too good to be true! Lol.

That's awesome erinmarie!

Thanks Mara! I want to update my ticker so bad! But I'm going to wait and see what I weigh tomorrow. I can fit into the jeans I wore before I got pregnant though!

Yay for you Erin! I am still waiting to get into my favorite jeans. I have to be in the 240s to button them and feel comfortable.

I am also on the give up train. I am hoping this will help push me to the next decade. Last week I had salads every day for lunch and it helped me drop. I think all the water in the romaine helped me to feel fuller through the day.

Sigh.... well I am up 2 lbs today. Now I know I did have 3 reeses eggs last night... but that was last night and they shouldn't show up until tomorrow... so that just says that tomorrows scale reading will be even worse :( I was very committed... stopped the peanuts and walked... and gained?! Sometimes that gain just gets to your head. I kinda feel like giving up I AM NOT... but I kinda feel like it and I haven't felt that way since I started in January. I know I have come a long way and I know weighing daily just does not always work well... but I have been in the260's for 6 weeks... That is CRAZY. I can only believe that I will flky thru the 250's once I finally get there.. but thats in the horizon right at the moment... Sorry.. Just sad and deflated today.... Don't mean to be... But I am encouraged by all of your losses! Just having a bad head day...

I think whenever you change something in your diet or exercise routine you have to give it a few days for your body to figure out what is going on. I could be wrong, but I think it gets a shock and has to think about what it wants to do, add weight or lose. Don't get discouraged. The 2lbs will be off in no time. :)