prepping The cupboards used to be my enemy, because I have been known to do that EVERY SINGLE night, for years, hence my weight reaching that 212 point. My solution has been to not stock the cupboards anymore. I do still buy crackers and the occasional bag of tortilla chips, but I cannot keep all the other delightful things in the house. It like, calls to me to eat it. I am glad you were able to get some perspective

jmko You are doing awesome! That is an amazing amount of weight to lose in 2 months, you are a pound away from being to the halfway point in only 2 months, and yuo have 3 more whole months to go! Yuo will totally reach your goal, on time, lookin fine
I have been losing since January 27, so almost a month now.

ishi holy cow, you lost 23 pounds in less than a month?? go you!!

jmko, 23 lbs in 65 days is pretty friggin amazing! I didn't know you were getting married... where are you going on your honeymoon? (I would have loved to go to hawaii... it's on our lifelong to do list)

ishi, I've done the same as you, there really isn't much for bad food in the house (which is probably why I was even less satisfied with my grazing)

As for how long I've been at this (this time), I would consider it to be since Feb 1st as I started calorie counting officially then. Since Feb 1st I've lost about 5 lbs. Prior to that, I successfully made it down to around 175 from apr 2007 to May 2008 and spent the time since then maintaining around 180. It's really only recently that I got up to 190 and had my little freak out to get back on track. This time I can totally see myself getting down to 170 for good and possibly even into the 160s because of tracking my calories. It'll likely take a while as I'm sure the strength training will slow my actual loss -- but I'm also sure I'll be happier with the results.

Another argument with the boyfriend last night, followed by more apologies and tears on my part...ugh. Things are, once again, ok...but I'm getting frustrated with the arguing and being upset. I think both of us are just feeling very frustrated with other things in our lives and perhaps letting it get to us more than it should, at least in terms of our relationship.

I'm really sorry I haven't felt like posting personals in a couple of days. I have been reading what you guys are up to though, and I'm sure I'll get back into it soon.

I'm doing ok with eating but not so good with exercise, as per usual. I went to Zumba on Tuesday and worked really hard, but that's all I've done this week so far. I'm going to try to get a run in later.

I have to go to the dentist AGAIN today, they're useless - didn't tell me I needed to see the hygienist too, so I have another hour long appointment and then have to get a filling next week. Urgh.

prepping i'm actually already married, but our ceremony is at the end of may. last year we just ran to the courthouse and did it quick (he's in the military). We're not taking a honeymoon just yet...we want to get all our debt paid off first. If you're ever in Hawaii, let me know!!!

rainbow things will get better. keep your head up. and go to zumba, it'll do you some good to get your mind off things!

rainbow, Glad to see you pop in when you're able.

jmko, Well, we're planning on Las Vegas and Germany this year, so it'll be a bit until Hawaii. But someday (and hopefully sooner rather than later) for sure!

Nothing crazy going on with me. My hubby is still holding true to the promise I made him make to me that I won't weigh in until next week. Even though I asked super nicely this morning if I could hop on real quick. I can tell something is happening because my pants feel looser... but I'd love to see the number 180 on the scale to verify. I've thought about looking for the scale but it seems he did a good job hiding it. LoL

Oh well. Yesterday's calories worked out. I even fit in enough room for a glass of wine and popcorn. If I can still lose consistently even with a little planned indulgence, that would be perfect!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

prepping Always need room for wine!!!! Glad you are feeling good about waiting to weigh in, I cant imagine not being able to lol, Id go nuts!

rainbow I dont like the dentist either. My kids hate it even more- nothing like holding down a screaming scared 2 year old to have their teeth cleaned!


I got the munchies last night so I had a yogurt and then I had some spinach salad with chicken and apples. I felt kinda bad about it, but my body didnt mind I liked the scale this morning.

jmko There is actually nothing I would have liked more than to go to another Zumba class, but the woman who does mine only does them once a week on a tuesday...I guess I could look around for another. Maybe I'll see what I can find today!

prepping Hope your weigh in next week goes well! Looser pants is always a good sign, even if the scale number isn't that impressive

Ishi OH yeah, the dentist is not fun at all. I am not looking forward to getting the filling next week, but it might actually be less painful than the hygienist haha! At least your munchies were good things!

~Alright I'm back...I'm still feeling a little down. Things with my boyfriend are all good now, we talked and sorted things out mostly.
What I'm most annoyed about right now is that I've gained this week. I don't think I've actually seen a gain like this in the whole 7 months I've been at this...so it's a little scary. Actually once, after a SUPER salty/high sodium restaurant meal, I gained 2.2 pounds and it took me a week or so to get back to what I was previously - maybe this is just like that again? I know the past couple of days have been pretty bad in terms of sodium and not drinking enough water...someone reassure me here haha!
I also haven't been exercising since ZUmba on Tuesday...I had on my clothes to go for run yesterday, but just as I was about to go, a friend of my boyfriend and I's phoned up and asked us to come over .. right then. So I had to get changed out of my clothes so we could go over there. THe guy is a photographer and he's heading down to Christchurch (not sure if you guys have heard about the massive earthquake here, google it, it's terrible) tomorrow for work so we kind of thought we better see him before he goes.

hello my ladies! Sorry I have been MIA these couple of days... Super busy with dd stuff and hubby is home after 12 days so really alot to do. Don't have time for personals but want to say i am reading everything and am so proud of you all working hard doing well. I am doing good, a little over indugence in the oreo department but am trying to get back in a grove for working out. will check in again soon !

rainbow your body will bounce back from the sodium/stress! No worries I have seen things about the horrible earthquake on the news Devastating.

Ive been doing good, dropping weight this week so Im happy about that, df's dad is staying with us and hes been trying to get us to eat junk constantly! Last night he wanted to order pizza, so I made some homemade pizza on french bread. Today, he took the kids and Joe to McDonalds while I was at work, and then he wanted to go to kellys roastbeef for dinner, so I made him some steak and asparagus with mashed potatoes. He is determined lol! I am having none of it though, family will not sabatoge my hard work!

sun Good to hear you're well, if busy! I never understand oreos haha...I just don't like them!

Ishi You're doing great with avoiding the fast food and making healthier alternatives! Yeah, the earthquake is pretty terrible, I'm really avoiding the news because it's so upsetting.

~I am not doing great with food this week...If I manage to keep calories around 1300 today, I will have basically evened out the week, but the food this week has been atrocious... burgers, fries, alcohol, chocolate, bacon...not enough veges anywhere, barely enough fruit...just not great. Only exercise was Zumba on Tuesday. My weight, thankfully, has gone back down to 62.9kg / 138.6 pounds...but I need to work on the food thing and the exercise thing.
Problem right now is that I am STILL craving all sorts of junk... pizza, more fries, curry on rice....mexican food...oh man.
I feel like having more time with my boyfriend (which I'm super grateful for now that he's finished his thesis) is actually proving kind of difficult in the area of food because we go and buy food a lot! I know this next week we're already going out for dinner on Thursday to a Mexican restaurant and on Tuesday we're probably going to the movies...and his parents are away this next coming weekend so we'll probably eat out a bit....although I guess I should try to cook.

rainbow So . . . you are only 2 pounds away from your mini goal for March 16!! You are going to make it!! OMG! Happy dance! Your body doesnt seem to mind the junk if you are losing, strange huh? You just never know how you are going to react to some things.

Ishi I never even thought about my mini goal haha...I really hope to still make it, but you never know!

~So I just had a look back on my week and my choices are worse than I thought...and this is the accountability thread right, so I can be honest...I ate a KFC Original Recipe Fillet burger TWICE. I ate a fillet on it's own as well...and I had a cheeseburger on Friday, the same day I had earlier eaten one of the KFC burgers. Need to change this bad habit! Just because they fit into my calories doesn't mean I should be eating them that often!

ishi its so hard when family comes around right? keep strong!

rainbow You are doing so very well love! Cravings are a *****! I run into the same problem when my hubby is home and he wants to eat elaborate meals and yummy pancakes and such for breakfast. lol or like you said go to the movies and I have to have popcorn. blurg.

So today I got TOM and that explains the sweet tooth of the last few days. I am 159 on the scale which means I dropped the xmas weight finally. Sigh need to keep it up though. Went for a nice long walk around my neighborhood and it felt great. I think after dd treatments tomorrow i will go for a walk in the city park. Its so beautiful with all the spring flowers. Hope all of you are enjoying your weekend.

sun Sounds like you have some nice walks planned! Oh man pancakes...those are something I've been craving for a few weeks but haven't quite figured out how to fit them in yet...working on it though haha. And yeah, movies I can't do without popcorn!