Hey Ann,
I had a so so weekend. I haven't been exercising as hard as I normally do. Just trying to do something every day, even if it was just walking. I have binged a little here and there after 10 days of being binge free. So I'm starting again this week, and I'm going for 21 days binge free! I'll try to make it through this Extreme Fat Smash Diet without binging. 3 weeks, just 3 weeks. I can do this! I'm glad to hear that you're still reading this and I KNOW you will find your inner strength and will start to lose weight again. Try to be proactive about it, but start off slow and see what works best for you. Hope you and your hubby are having good times now and are supporting each other. It sounds like you have a good diet plan now, so just stick with it and you'll get to where you want to be, back into the groove!

Talk soon!

Good morning ladies,
Sorry I have been MIA. Been super busy. DH came home early Saturday morning. He brought everything that was in his apartment. So unpacking and trying to find a home for all of his stuff. Eating has been horrible. Pretty sure I am up in weight. Refusing to weigh myself at the moment. Exercising.....What exercise. Wow do I need a kick in the a$$. Going to try to hit the gym later.

That's all I got for now. Will try to get myself to a better place. ttyl.

Go LTS!!! It can be hard to get back on track. I just wrote about that in my blog. This time I've had a much better getting back on track that my past attempts. Anyhoo, the same thing happens to me on that stupid scale that I kinda love. The day before the weigh-in I get all hopeful and the day of the weigh-in? It's fluctuated up!

The same thing happened when I was at 206. That was my body's "go to weight" or something finally I got below it, so eventually this weight too shall past. I'll get in the 180's at some point in the next couple of months. I'm at 193ish now. Some days it's 190.8 how annoying is that? But I keep perservering as HARD as that is some days!

Hey Suenos,
Yeah, perservering is hard, but WE MUST KEEP GOING! That's the only way.

I am on day #2 of exterme fat smash, and i cheated here and there, ughhh, but will make up for it by extra exercise and skipping a meal, which i know i shouldn't do, but i don't want to restart on day #1 again.

LT, glad to see you back here, keep going girl! YOU CAN DO IT! You're almost in the 160's, and I'm sure you'll be as happy as ever when you get there!

Talk soon!

Thanks Suenos and Beila. I did weigh myself today and not as bad as I thought. Somewhere between 170 and 171. Back on eating plan (starting yesterday) and worked out this morning. Will try to get some cardio in tonight. Everyone is still trying to adjust to DH being home. Gotta go for now. Need to eat and then grocery shopping. ttyl.

Remember Beila, you only have to restart at the next meal! Don't feel like you have to start all over again from the beginning, that creates a very discouraging feeling inside. Be nice to yourself!

LTS-I love it when you get on the scale and realize that it's not too bad. There's been times where I registered a 4-5 pound gain and when I got back on track it disappeared in 2 days or so. I also realized that during those days prior to weighing I had really skimped on my water also.

Oh yes, and good luck Ann!! It definitely took me a while to find a plan that I could really stick to for the long haul. I tried to go back to Atkins a couple of weeks ago but I found that I really missed a lot of the things that I had been eating recently. I wanted to change it up to lose a little faster but I decided I would have some Atkins-like days during the week where I don't eat many complex carbs. I really love my mid-morning yogurt!

Hey Chicas!
Day 3 of EFS. I just finished my morning workout, and I weighed myself afterwards, and guess what! I caught a glimpse of 140's on the scale!!!! 149.5!! It was a short glimpse, but it got there! WOOO WHOOO!

Having my meal #2 for the day, a fruit/protein smoothie. Yum! I have to consider this my dessert, as there are no desserts in my diet!

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Suenos--Thanks for the encouragement! I was cheating a lot yesterday, here and there, and I wanted to restart on day 1 again, but I know that's not going to help me. I just have to keep tugging along, or make adjustments to my meals / exercise to compensate. Thanks hun!

LT--that's WONDERFUL NEWS! You didn't do as bad as you thought. I know my weight fluctuates a lot, so don't be discouraged. I could be 3 pounds over one day, and the next morning, I'm 3 pounds lighter.

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Did anyone see Biggest Loser last night? Kayla didn't lose weight. Sad. She gained 2 pounds last time too. Well it just goes to show, that the lighter you get, the harder it is to lose the weight. She's one of the lightest people there, and doing all the exercise and dieting, and still it's hard for her. But what happened? She didn't give up. She decided to stay and not go home. So lesson for us...DON'T GIVE UP! There will be bad weeks, but the more we keep trying, the more we will get to the finish line.

No problem Beila!! Keep making those adjustments and they'll eventually stick like you want them to

I caught a glimpse of the 180's today 189.6 BUT that's because I was turning on the light switch when I was trying to see the number and that small small movement made a difference because it was actually 190.2! LOL I thought to myself "Really?? Really??" It's like waiting to see a movie that you've been anticipating for a year and it's sooooo close you can smell it. (For me that would be Harry Potter and Transformers this summer)

I watched TBL but I think she actually planned that. She wanted to go home. I think that's why she sat with that new trainer lady and told her that she was fine with going home and that she was ready to go.

That's why she cried when her team mate (can't remember his name) lost 7 pounds. I didn't watch the entire show I usually watch the weigh in, but they were talking about all the game play involved.

I am addicted to TBL but didn't want to bore everyone with it here. But since we are talking about it..... Kayla totally did that to herself so she could go home. I say good for Ken for not game playing with her and thinking about himself. I would not gain weight on purpose for someone else. Just like her dad talked her into staying, he could have talked everyone into voting Ken off. (which I totally think Moses would have done) I think the one who should have apologized was Moses for not respecting his daughters wishes. She finally stood up for herself, and he talked her into going right back into her people pleasing self.
whew! Needed to get that out.

So 3 days on track eating and 2 days of exercising. YAY ME!! Trying not to weigh in until Monday.

Suenos - can't wait for both of those movies!! I would like to add Breaking Dawn to the list this fall. I know, a teenage girly movie, but I must confess I love them. Read all four books in one week.

Beila - I am so proud and jealous all at the same time!!! Now you know it is possible. You can do this!

Congrats LT! That is awesome! I know how much those 2 and 3 days back on track means. Some people would see if as "only" 2 or 3 days. I'm glad that you see the absolute positiveness of 2 and 3 days! I think I get excited at 1! LOL

A teenage girly movie? ha ha ha. I think not! My cousin and son went to go see it together. They are 12. I think my cousin influenced my son though because my cousin has read the books. LOL I didn't mind the movies much. They're not terribly bad but I LOVED the story in the books sometimes she just went on and on about the same things. Ok, so I won't ramble here about the books but I really really did love them. I probably scarfed them down in about the same amount of time as you! If not a little longer.

I'm sure there's a TBL addict forum here somewhere. LOL I LOVE to watch it to. I LOVE to see the transformations. It reminds me that it is DEFINITELY possible!!

Oh I didn't realize kayla did it on purpose. I watch the weigh in portion only. Sometimes I watch them do their last chance workouts, that show is too long for me! The weigh ins and voting alone take up 45 min!

Suenos--so I am super excited you caught a glimpse of 180's. Let's keep it moving! I feel like once we pass that mark, the pounds will just melt away!

LT--great job staying on track for 3 days! Its going to pay off come monday! Keep it going for the goal, and don't go backwards, the finish line is up ahead, and I know you'll be in 160's VERY soon!

Day #5...its hard today, I have to admit. I was watching top chef, and got so hungry after my breakfast, and I cheated on my diet, but I don't feel terribly bad about it. I made my version of apple turnovers...sliced apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter spread topped with filo dough and baked it for a few min. I think each serving is like 150 calories. But I made 2! So good though.

Anyways, I gotta do some exercise and shop for food now.

Hope everyone is doing okay.

Not sure if anyone is reading this anymore, but if so, say hi sometime!

I'm still here. Still reading your posts. I hope to be around more after our trip this weekend. Going to try to go low carb starting monday. Wish me luck. See you later.

Hey ladies! I am new to the boards and could use some support and encouragement. I am 37 and have two amazing girls, 5 and 2. When I started my journey in January I had 100 lbs to lose. Now I've got 79 to go. I am on the right track and hope to find some ladies in the same boat to keep me headed in the right direction. I am usually pretty up beat and supportive so I hope to join in with a positive attitude and words of encouragement for all of you.

I am not following a specific plan right now, exercising and trying to eat healthy. Come Monday I plan to focus more on food intake and calories but I want to take some time this weekend to find some healthy recipes and do some grocery shopping. Any great menu idea's???

I am still here too. Reading posts, but too busy to post myself during the week. I am impressed with all your desires to contiue on your journey of making your lives healthier. I wish I were as motivated to exercise like many of you.

I have been researching and eating healhtier. I have cut sweets out completely and it has made such a difference! I have been making changes such as:

snacking on soaked raw almonds
more water
eating quinoa
eating high fiber, high protein foods
lots and lots of fresh veggies and fish and fruits

I am not craving anymore!!!!! Not at all. SOmething I thought to be impossible.

ANd, the best part,,,,I have lost pounds and I can HONESTLY say I am not hungry!

I hope you all have a great weekend. Stay motivated. Be happy with you you are today...it will influence who you are tomorrow.