prepping: I know! I went to the back row of machines on purpose because I wanted my space. Darn space hoggers.

Good luck with the baby shower and bridal shower!

I understand...parties in general aren't much fun for me when I only know a couple of people there.

Thursday (Day 4)
Today didn't go well. It's my TOM so I've got all those wonderful side effects. Ugh.
I went over my calories *and* skipped my workout.

Hello ALL!

Today was my fourth day. I did well. I am down 6 lbs! YEAH...

Everyone have a GREAT evening.

THeresa

I'm hoping hoping hoping that I'm carrying around excess water due to TOM and it'll all go *WHOOSH* in a few days. hoping.

All I have to do is keep resisting all those little cravings for everything. I beat a battle this morning though! I was still nibbly after breakfast so I took a 100 cal bar with me in the car and promised that if the first bite wasn't absolutely wonderful, that I would wrap it back up and give it to the SO later.

Guess what, it worked! took 1 small bite, 2nd small bite just to be sure, then put it aside. It's when you're at TOM and you can still win the small battle here and there that you feel all proud of yourself. at least I do.

On to day 5 and doing great. I'll be getting home earlier than normal so can do a really good work out.

Have a fantastic weekend all! keep your eye on the prize.

Hey y'all!

Day 4 (Thursday): I actually came in a couple hundred calories under my limit - which is probably a good thing, since I didn't work out.

Day 5 (Friday): Ran and lifted weights this morning. I'm on track as far as calories go, although my food choices haven't been the best today.

My department is having its annual BBQ tonight. I have to go schmooze. I'm going to try to eat beforehand - don't want to be tempted by all the goodies!

Ugh, nothing sabotages a healthy lifestyle like TOM. Ballerina, I feel for you.

Mine's coming up next week. Things could get ugly.

I think I did ok on my calories today (i'm not being as strict on myself though, since it's TOM. With me...if I don't eat at least a little of what I'm craving, then nothing satisfies me.) Maybe it's a habit I can eventually break, but for right now I don't see it happening.

I was being a chauffeur for my brother for most of the afternoon/evening today, so I didn't get in my workout either.

Tomorrow will be a better day.

I up and fell of the plan this week. Starting on a new day one tomorrow.

side note: I'm considering doing a meal delivery program.

How are y'all doing? hanging in there?

Ha, me too! I didn't lose anything this week, and I've been terrible for past few days. New week tomorrow!

What meal delivery program are you considering?

Let's get back on this horse and ride it!

I've looked at some before....and looked again last night...

I know I can't do nutrisystem after all the various thoughts I've read on the food. I think I'd lose weight because I'd throw the food away instead of eating it (haha)

The one I was leaning towards the most was ediets, cause I did their online program for a short time in college...(it's the one where you pay about $5 a week to get a meal plan online) but it was hard for me to shop for the food, so I stopped using it.

I saved all the recipes though (breakfasts, snacks, lunches, dinners, and desserts) so I can use that again, which is cool.

I forgot how expensive the meal delivery programs are! With shipping I think it was looking like I'd have to pay about $170 for just a week of food....and that's out of my price range for now.

Yeah, there's no way I could afford meal delivery. I think it would be really convenient (which makes it VERY appealing), but at the same time, I've got to learn to prepare healthy food for myself.

I'm getting plenty of exercise this week - took a long hike on Monday, and tonight I'll be lifting weights and possibly running. I've been on-plan calorie wise, but my food choices could be healthier. They NEED to be healthier.

My scale says I'm up two pounds since Friday - which I know isn't possible. I fell of the wagon last week, but it wasn't THAT bad. This leads me to believe that it's mostly water weight, and if I eat carefully those extra pounds should come off quickly.

I have to say, though, I'm having a hard time with food right now. TOM isn't helping things either.

Ursus, I hear ya for sure. TOM is making a mockery of my weight loss. I was 180 last tuesday, by friday I was 176, and as of today I'm back up to 180. I wasn't absolutely awful on the weekend so it's like I keep swelling up like a balloon.

I think I'm over the majority of the hormone crazyness so it's a new day! The goal to motivate me to stay OP each week is now that I want to be back down to 170 by my birthday in a month.

btw, meal plan delivery? it's always been the $$$ that has stopped me from even looking into them. Heard it works for some... but I like the idea of making my own meals.

Ha, that made me laugh! Freaking TOM.

Okay, I think I need some motivation. I am doing really well with exercise - I've been working out hard 5-6 days a week - but I keep eating just a little more than I'm supposed to. Not binging, but going over my calorie limit by 100-200 calories a day. At this rate I'll probably maintain the weight I'm at, but I've got another 14 lbs. to go!!!

Here's my plan for the rest of the week:

No more meals out - I think this accounts for most of the problem. I'm supposed to meet friends for happy hour on Friday, but I don't really drink and can order a salad.

Healthy snacks - I won't let myself get too hungry to make good choices. I've been doing that a lot.

Grocery shopping - I really need to stock up on healthy staples.

No extra calories!!!!! Absolutely no more than 1600 a day!!! Less, if possible!!!

Hey girls!

Sorry I have been MIA......I have been busy with DNC stuff.

I have been 6 days on plan with no cheating!!! I didn't think I could do it...but I did!

I also got back on the elliptical and seeing my trainer today!

Taylor, that's fantastic! Congrats!!!

Your plan to get those extra calories down sound really good to me! You can do it! Only 14 more pounds to go???I wish I could say that!