Hi everyone,

I was hoping I could join you here! I weighed in for the first time this morning (after a looooooong battle in the 160s) and I was 159.6. Finally! It's been such a mental block for me and I kinda can't believe I'm here for the first time since I was 15. I did my happy dance, lol.

Look forward to meeting all of you!

lookafteryou, welcome! Looks like you'll be out of the 150's in no time !

rockstar, welcome to you too! Congrats on getting to the 150's! The 160's were difficult for me too. Glad to see you here!

Thanks tuende! It's strange even seeing a '5' as everybody's middle number in here!

Ok, I really need to start posting here more! I feel like I should be farther into the 150's then only at 157. I've been slacking way too much and while I'm still making progress it's just really really slow! So in an effort to do better I bought a new workout dvd, Jillian Michaels 30DS. I only did one day off it so far and honestly while I was doing it I struggled but didn't think I worked as hard as my muscles are telling me today that I did. I'm also adding more cardio. I'm easing back into my running but on the other days I'm doing the elliptical also. So hopefully I'll be seeing the 140's soon enough!!!

rockstar87 - I too had a really bad battle with the 160's. Welcome! I know how nice it is to be here, haha.

This weekend was not as good as I wanted it to be. But it would of been worse. On the bright side - my pub lunch on Saturday was pretty good. I could of had a burger and fries, but instead I just had a BLT wrap and no side (my dad had the soup). So not so bad, lots of calories in bacon though. I also went for a walk on Saturday. On Sunday I did about an hour worth of some yard work - better then nothing!

Yesterday I went for lunch with a co-worker though. It was healthier choice but still. Tonight I am probably going for dinner - hopefully some healthy choice sushi. And tomorrow I am probably going for dinner too. I really really want to be back in the 150's. I was so close last week.

I am doing good, stayed off the scale all weekend. Still not sure if its good or bad. I noticed myself trying hard last week but this week is mixed so far. I am trying hard, but not as hard as I want. But it was also a relief. On Saturday I had some wine with my family, so it night to not see the scale go up on Sunday. If that makes sense.

Last night I made a big crustless quiche to use up my egg whites. It was fun and makes for a nice quick breakfast! I put onions, turkey bacon, tomatoes, cheese and broccoli! yum!

Last night I ordered a cute pair of Lululemon crops on sale for $30! Size 10, I hope they fit.

Sorry for my long rambling post - just working on staying on track and this helps me.

Rockstar, seeing the 5 was really strange for me as well. I've never been in this "decade" before. (Well, I suppose I was as a kid, but I'm guessing I was about 12 or 13 at the time.) I'm hoping to see a 4 tomorrow and as I've said many times in here, being in the 140's still seems unreal!

zephyr, any progress, even if it's slow, is still progress! Do you think the 30 DS is helping? I did that when I first started losing weight and LOVED it. I mean, I felt like dying the whole entire time, but it was worth it (later). I can't believe you said you didn't think you worked that hard. Were you "phoning it in" . I have no clue what that means, but she sure says it a lot... Jk Jk

sotypical, you seem to handle eating out pretty well. It stresses me out, partly because of all the temptations, but I think it's mostly because I can't control what's in my food and sometimes I don't know how many hidden calories are in things. Do you have any kind of guidelines you use for ordering healthy meals? BTW, lululemon crops for $30 is a steal! Keep working and they'll definitely fit !

Not much new with me. I've been doing EVERYTHING (Everything? Ev-er-ray-thang! (That's in my best Kat Williams voice)) to get my scale to say 140-something tomorrow! I'm trying not to hinge my happiness on this number, but it is so very difficult! Also, I posted some pics in the 20-something photo thread. Hope everyone is having a nice start to their week !

tuende~ You're so close to the 140's and it will happen before you know it!!

sotypical~It sounds like you did pretty well. Eating out tends to be my downfall. I look at it as my time to "cheat". Keep up the good work!!


I just started the 30DS so I can't say how it's working so far but if today is any indication(sp?) then I know I'm going to have results!! I remember while i was doing it yesterday I kept thinking to myself "this isn't so bad" and now I'm dreading it for tomorrow. My whole body aches!! My poor kids kept trying to sit on my lap today and I kept pushing them off because they hurt!

Weighed in at 156.2 this morning after being stuck at 160 for what felt like forever! So I'm joining this thread. Hope everyone is doing well!

tuende - I am not the person to ask about tips for eating out hahahaha. I try and look at the menu before hand and pick something out, but your right there really is hidden calories in everything. So did the scale say 140's??????????? And yes, so excited for my Lululemon (man I love that stuff) - they should be here today!

zephyr524- let us know how the 30s goes! I was eyeing up that, but don't know if I dedicated enough to do it.

bellona - welcome! you sure have a great start to the 150's

stargzr - stress always makes me eat; always. *hugs*

sotypical Thank you! It's my TOM right now so I'm back in the 160s for a few days, but seeing 159 was good enough for me! Also, I have a huge addiction to lululemon these days so I feel your excitement. Every time I Go into that store I find something I want. Many things, actually. It's not good for my bank account, lol.

tuende So did it say a '4'??? I think the last time I saw a 4 as the middle number I was 14 and considered it "big" because I weighed the same as my mom. Granted, I was shorter, but it still seems crazy to consider 140-anything "big".

zephyr I love my Jillian Michael DVDs. All the bodyweight stuff has really helped me me get some good muscle tone. I know it's tough, but you'll progress very quickly for that reason. Keep it up! I bet you'll love the results

stargzr Thank you! I'm just happy to be here at this point!

Tuende~ Can't wait to hear what the scale said for you! You're so close!

Stargzr~ One day at a time! I know it's hard when you've got stress in your life. I hope things calm down and get back to normal for you!! You've come so far and you can do it now!!


I'm really excited about this JM 30DS. It's crazy hard and I love being able to feel that I've working hard. I couldn't believe how difficult it seemed today though when I did it! Can't wait to see some progress..

Thanks sun! And here's to getting back on track, we can do it!

Welcome Chars! You'll be out of here in no time!

Rockstar, congrats and welcome! I also had a hard time getting out of the 160's but now it seems the 150's are giving me trouble too! Lol

zephyr, I have been slacking too much too! Good for you on getting the 30ds and sticking to it, you will most definitely see some results soon!!

Courtnie, good for you for making healthier choices when eating out. That's when my self control usually goes out the window lol. And yay for size 10's I'm sure they'll fit!! Oh and that crustless quiche you made sounds delicious!

tuende, good for you for working so hard girl I'm sure you will see the 140's! Keep us updated!!

Welcome bellona, I'm sure you'll be out of here very soon!

stargzr, I'm so sorry you're going through an emotional time right now I honestly hope things get better for you very soon. Emotional eating is a vicious cycle that is tough to break but I know you can do it. My disappearance has more to do with social eating than emotions, but it still sucks. I am back on track today and determined to see a new low soon and I know you can do it too. But you have already come so far and done so well, cut yourself a little slack!! You will get back on track when you are ready, I know it.

I did really well Monday and all day yesterday until I found out the bf's family had stayed 1 more night so we had to go to his dad's for dinner. His sister made homemade fried steak fingers and taquitos- ugh. They were so good but now I feel like crap. I'm back on track today though and the scale this morning said 159.9 . At least I'm back in the 150's and I'm hoping some of that is water weight because I was 157 just last week. I hope you ladies are having a good week so far!

rockstar87 - I am so happy that you guys know what Lululemon is! I am so used to get "Lulu what?" I have like 4 pairs of pants and 7 hoodies! hah, I am crazy!

Fashin - you will be back to 157 in no time! The crustless quiche was great and easy to make! I just stuck it in the fridge so I have breakfast for a few mornings. Very filling too!

I'm so frustrated, I just found out we are having a mandatory luncheon at work on Friday where pizza and ice cream are being catered. If it's not one thing it's something else! I'm just now getting back on track and I feel like all my hard work will be blown if I eat pizza and ice cream for lunch Friday. I mean, I know I could simply not eat but pizza is my all time fave food. I'm not even really tempted by the ice cream. Plus, the thing about pizza is I can literally put away 4 slices and not even be stuffed. My only hope is that there will be some salad or something healthy so I can try to have alot of that and maybe one slice of pizza.