Good morning ladiesss : )

Happy Saturday, hope you all have a great weekend. I have had a nice vaca but ate off plan, especially past few days and I am feeling it and seeing it! The carbs I have been indulging in (very limited on plan and until this week) have gone right to my waistline, as they typically do! Though the scale read a maintenance last time i checked, I bet I have had a gain now and as far as I am concerned the party is over! I start today strict on plan, 8 days left to the month and I'm going to have to be on plan and extremely strict rest of the month so as not to do any more damage and to take it from there and crank in july for a good loss. Although I have had a nice time, I feel much better on the other side. My tummy has been upset again, etc. and got that heavy feeling. Your all doing great , keep up the good work ladies and if you have an off day get right back to it that night (reversing lunch and dinner) or the very next day (as i have done until now and it's a lot easier and less damaging than letting things spiral). I'm not really so mad at myself because it was a conscience decision to do what I did and pouting now wont do me any good, I need all my energy on my plan now. I tell myself, okay ...you had your vaca and you indulged now get right back on your plan prontoooooooo....cant afford one more off day! So that's the scoop with me ladies.

needashug, congratulations on the loss :carrot::carrot: keep up the great work, missed your post last time as I beleive we were posting at the same time.

Lekhikaaaaaaa, your cosmic fatloss partner has been a pretty bad girl as of late, hahaha, but she's back and eager to kick some butt! :) I'm glad it "clicked", gooooooo girl! Ty for the anniv. wishes, ty to all of you! I didn't cook last night, went out to dinner to a rest. that havn't been to in awhile, it was really nice. Had a scare later in the evening though as my little darling (my pom) had a seizure. It didn't last long but was awful to see. I called her doc and told me to keep an eye on her in the event she has another one in which case we would need to bring her to the emergency clinic. I was up virtually all night on the couch downstairs. Thank god the pup did not have another on e and hopefully it was just some sort of fluke.
keep up the awesome work and keep on "clicking" :)


Jasons Lea, congratulations on your weight-loss and also on your new kitty! :) I take it by his name that he is a tabby? I love cats, I have 4 of them! lol. 2 are tabbies, I have a little tigress kitty dark in color and another organge tabby male which is just the biggest ham! : )

pigginpodgeyyy, congrats on your new man! lol ;) Have a nice weekend as well : ).

nyerinuk, congrats on the maintenance, that takes work too! You didn't have a gain which is great as you can take it from here and your work and re-commital to plan will go towards further weight loss : )

Treighsie, congrats on the loss :)


well my ladies, it was a pleasure to come in and read everyones posts, as always. Hope you all have a great weekend and a super day. Keep up the good work, 8 days left!

okay down to 141 this week officially the lowest number i've seen on the scale!!! saw Amy Whinehouse in concert on thursday she has an incredible voice!

Piggin ~ I've heard of those books but haven't read any (that I remember). Gerard Butler is what got me turned on to Gaelic men. Then Colin Farrell (walking sex!).

Tre ~ WTG!

FullSteam ~ Ugh, Tiger is driving me up the wall! Do you know much about cats? He's been using the restroom (1 and 2) all over my house!

WHOOHOOO Mascara!

FullSteamAhead - good to hear your getting back to it, its hard to not let a bad day ruin it all.

JasonsLea - I havent head of Gerard Butler, but i will have to look him up now!!

Ive had a very lovely weekend, friday I went out with some friends, saturday i helped my friend with a charity event she was organising, then spent a lovely saturday night in with some wine and new man!! Bliss!! AND there is more good news, I lost a pound this week!! Its been ages since Ive met my goals Ive set myself!! Im very chuffed!!! New scottish man obviously has a good effect on me!!

WOOOOT Piggin! WTG sweetie!

I'm going to work really hard and do my weigh in for june on the 30th. I'm not holding out very much hope though, I think I've plateaued a little bit. I feel pretty poopy today....not for any reason....just tired and poopy.

goodmorning ladies : ) hope you all had a nice weekend.

Mine weekend was pretty uneventful as I stayed in most of the weekend and stayed up! Needless to say, I am happy because my pup passed the critical 24 hr. or so time period and has not had a repeat seizure which is very good news! It may of been an isolated incident.
The weather was cool this weekend but now as of today, we are back to hot weather! yayyyyyy! I need to get to the market and get some things I need for this week. One more week to go for the month. Good luck to those of you who may be weighing in today.


Mascara, congrats on the 141 weigh in! That's super.


JasonsLea, yes I am quite knowledgeable in the kitty dept. as I have had them all of my life and they are one of my greatest loves! lol How old is TIger? I am assuming it is a pretty young kitten? Regarding the litter box thing, cats typically take to it right away from the getgo, it's innate for them. Show the kitty the litter box, put him in there. I'm sure you already have done that and it's a bit out of the ordinary he is not using it but a few things come to mind as to why he may be going all over the house. If he is very young and given free reign right now to traverse the house, he is exploring etc. and may still be somewhat unfamiliar with the house etc. and not traversing all the way back to the litter box (especially if you have a large floor plan, second story, etc.). He may be nervous is another explanation. Also, where the kitty has urinated or pooped, etc. you need to clean those spots with a special cleaner which takes the scent out...do this a.s.a.p as the kitty will scent where he has already gone and may repeat the behavior by going to the same spots. They sell special pet carpet cleaner etc. (at the market, pet woolite, etc) and pet stores as well as some cleaners at kmart. These cleaners are safe for the pet and also take out the scent. I would suggest confining the kitty to one room right now and placing the litter box in the room. Show him the litter box. Also, when you take him out it's best to supervise him as little kittens are very curious indeed and will scope out every crevice in the house and can get into trouble or get hurt. Watch that you don't leave the dryer or washer door open as they will crawl right in. If you see the kitty go to the bathroom in front of you anywhere but the litter box, pick him up show him the spot and firmly say NO! then put him in the litter box. I h ope this helps, I would put him in a room for now with the litter box, once he takes to it youwill be all set and as he becomes familiar with the house and less anxious or excited, he will traverse to the litter box when needed. I like scoop away unscented litter, it doesn't stink like some of the other stuff and is better for them. Anyways , good luck and let me know how you make out.


pigginpodgey, congrats on the loss and the lovely weekend : ) go girl!



Hi lekhika : ) same here, I have to work hard this week and hopefully will show at least a maintenance at months end. Your doing great, hang i nthere and keep up the good work. Hope your feeling better as the day progresses, sometimes I feel like that in the morning and then come around in time.

well , guess i have to go tackle that sink of mine, bliax! lol Have a great day ladies and keep on truckin! : )

Since I am joining this very late in the game, I'll make my June goal 10 pounds. I've already gone from 240 to 232... so I've got the rest of the month to take off 2 pounds. But I'd love to get down into the 220's before July so anything else is a bouns!

Good Morning Ladies!!!

May I jump in here? I usually post in the 1lb down thread but everyone pretty much is gone from there, so I end up talking to myself at times.

A quick bio of myself:

I'm 22, this is my first time LOSING weight in my adult life, I've been struggling with it for 5 years. I've been slighty overweight all my life but I live in the SOUTH and it's natural to have a little extra weight down here, most guys prefer it that way. I lost quite a bit of weight in high school due to getting on the dance line my freshman year then into track my sophmore year. When I graduated high school I weighed 167. Went to college right after graduation and partied to much and didn't eat enough, got down to 156! Parent brought me home after one semester, made me get a real job and I got on the depo-shot and the weight gain started from there. Once I'd gained 40lbs I got off the shot, but the weight stayed. Then I got into a 1.5 year relationship, which added another 30lbs, so then I was at 228! I've always been on a "diet" since I started to gain the weight, but the weight just started to come off at a steady rate in Feb. I did the first two weeks of South Beach, which ended on Valentine's Day. I finally then realized how my body worked and have been losing weight every since. I have plateau's, but I know what to do to get past them. I lost my best friend at the end of March, no she didn't die, we're just not friends anymore, then my relationship ended on April 18, I DROPPED 5LBS THAT WEEK! From the end of March to the beg. of June my emotional state had been very difficult to deal with. I'm a strong young lady and I made it through! So now I'm here, I currently weigh 185lbs, I'm 10lbs away from goal and I feel great! I've finally got my mind and my thoughts back in order and I'm loving it! I weigh myself every morning and I go from there. I TRY to stay away from bread and I DON'T eat red meat. I don't get much support from my family, even though we fight from time to time the only one I can feel even an ounce of support from is my DAD, and I don't know where I'd be without him. My mother and my sisters always have something negative to say, but I'm learning to ignore them and live my life.

Okay, I'm done rambling. I'm just looking for a new group to join. As Forrest Gump says, "Can I sit here?"

Hi Jana!! Welcome!!

Hey Jana!

Welcome!!

I did Saline Flushes yesterday and today, will likely do another one tomorrow and really start that fast on Wednesday and continue on until Friday and slowly break my fast over the weekend. I'm going to do an all fruit fast.

Mascara are you ready?

Then weigh in on June 30th...I don't think I'm going to make that 8 pound mark but....well, I still have 12 days in July to meet that....I think that for July I'm going ot have a pretty modest goal of 3 to 5 pounds in all.....

Then I have my ultimate goal of being 105 by New Year's Eve! Hope I can make that!! Partay people!!

I did 4.53 miles on the treadmill, yoga in the am and then went for a 4 mile walk with the kids and hubby in the evening. Mucho miles today.

I feel good!

goodmorning ladiesss

Kiss me Kate and Jana, welcome aboard girls :) and congrats on your weight loss. Never too late to join in here and also we will be starting a July thread real soon!

Lekhikaaaaaa, mucho miles indeed! your kicking butt girl, way to go! :carrot: The saline flush, what is that again? salt water?


All is well here, we are in the middle of a heat wave. I was running errands all day yesterday and glad I got the grocery shopping done. I picked up some wheat bread and the leftover white is going to the birds! lol

How is everyone else doing? Hope all is well ladies and that everyone is enjoying their summer. Have a super and successful day, catch you all soon :)

Hey FullSteamAhead

Yeah, the saline flush isn't pretty, This is how I do it to make it a little more pallatable...in the am...I drink 32oz of water with a scant tablespoon of salt and 2 equal. YOu have to down it like it's a yard of beer......and then in the matter of 30 minutes to an hour....you'll hear gurgling in your belly....go sit on the commode...and well....your entire colon is flushed. It's very efficient and icky. not for the faint hearted.....and if you think you need to pass gas...don't.......go sit on the toilet...it's more.....um...flushing...

Yeah...

Good Morning Ladies!!!

Lekhika, that saline flush sounds...hmmm...interesting...:)

Thanks for the welcomes!!!

My friend and I are on what we call a "boot camp week" and so far I've dropped down to 184. I'm looking to get to 182 before the end of the month.

I hope all you ladies have a wonderful day!!!

:welcome: Kate and Jana!

Thanks for the advice Full. My mother came me this HUGE dog carrier and I'm using it as his mini home. I think he's starting to get the picture that if he poops anywhere but the litterbox, he goes in the carrier. My mama said she thinks we took him from his mother too soon, we didn;t really have a choice, but I'm taking him to the vet in a week or so and he should be able to tell me how old he is.

Lekhika ~ How do you do your fruit fast? Do you eat till you're full or what?

Unlimited fruit and veggies (all raw) for three days...

Goodmorning ladiesssssss :)

Lekhikaaa, thanks for the info on the saline flush. I think I know what your saying about the gas thing, etc. and that sounds a little worrisome, hahaha : ) again, thanks for the info and tips! Good luck on your first fruit day today! There are lot's of nice summer fruits available now. Havn't done it in a long time but I used to do it once a year as a cleanse, etc. go away for 3 days and bring a cooler full of fruits with me! have a super day girl :carrot:

Jus, congrats on the weight loss thus far.


JasonsLea, I'm assuming your kitten is eating yes? When I gotmy bandit (the day he entered the shelter) and brought him home, he didnt eat! he was weaned from mom too young. Brought him to the vets pronto as a kitten can go down real quick. ANyways, I was instructed to feed the little guy with a dropper with baby food in it. This lasted 2 days and then he was eating his food from the plate like there was no tomorrow! lol the rest is history, He is a big boy now! :)

All is well here ladies, yesterday was a good day.....had a smart choice for dinner. Not up to cooking right now, although I have a.c (except for this room ) I still don't feel like running the oven! It hit 95 yesterday and is going to get close to 100 today! I got in some swimming yesterday and that was real nice. Wishing you all a great day! keep on truckin :)

Hey ladies!!

My gosh im not sure i could handle the saline flush, yikes!!! I have that scene from dumb and dumber in my head where the guy accidently eats all those laxatives!! LOL!!! So i have been a bit slack this week with the exercise and healthy eating, time to get back into it! Today has been healthy and i am going to the gym tonight.
Scottish man has invited me around for some wine and cheese tonight - think i will stick to just a couple of glasses of wine, thankfully im not yet in that place where i can happily munch in front of him!! Does anyone esle have that?!

I have this thing that I dont want to pig out or eat much in front of boyfs in case they think im a greedy pig - which is crazy because they can see by looking at my butt ive had a few feasts in my time!! Arrgghh i dont know its weird. New guy seems to be into my curves in a big way though, so its all good!!!!

Good Morning Ladies!!!

Well I'm still holding on at 184.

PIGGIN, I feel the same way, I can eat in front of a guy but not to much. I feel like he will look at me and think, that's why your so big! I always only one of whatever it is we are eating.

Have a great day!!

Morning ladies!!

Nice to know im not the only one Jana!! He wants to go for a meal next week, eek!! Oh well at least I will be in my calorie allowance!

So last night the new man invites me around for glass of wine, so after the gym etc i go around and i walk in and he has made this beautiful picnic in the living room, complete with tablecloth and candles all around the room!! I was very impressed!! Officially the most romantic thing a guy has ever done for me. Swoon!! LOL!!
So i will stop gushing now!! LOL!! Yesterday was pretty healthy, went to the gym.. today will also be healthy and i am off to the gym tonight too.

Hi there ladies,

I weighed in (2 days early and after going out to dinner last night) and up 2! Basically gained the 2 back that I lost this month breaking me even. It's not due to a plateu or anything either, just my sidetracking off plan! I started getting down recently with all this past months events (my being sick a majority of the month and all the off plans, etc.), well that has now turned to anger! I am pissed off! Being down doesn't work for me, being angry does!!!!!!! so good! I am going to take that passion andput into gear and focus. The key is to keep on truckin and that's exactly what I am going to do my ladies. I want to start july with a bang and my plan of attack is basically being and staying on plan diligently, I have to and want to kick butt in July. THere are still a few days left to this month, so keep it going ladies. A few days on plan versus off plan can really make a difference. I am glad I weighed in and saw what I saw in the sense it was a reality snap for me. Speaking of weigh-ins, I also am going to go back to a weekly weigh in on mondays as that works best for me and helps hold me more accountable not just over the weekends, but in general. My idea of 3 weigh ins this past month was not a good idea for me!

I want to say ty once again for the support and for being here, without you guys i really may have floundered into the summertime thing and this place and you all here without a doubt is very helpful in many ways! :hug:

I am going to start our new thread now so that it will be ready for us this weekend for when we start our new month. In the meantime, still a few days left here so keep on truckin girls : ) and good luck with months end weigh-ins. Have a great day all.

pigginpodgey, he sounds so romantic! : ) that's really nice what he did. Bravoooo on your exercise and healthy eating, way to go! keep it rocking girl :).

Good Afternoon Ladies!!!

PIGGIN, girl I can't wait until I get my first KISS and HUG post break-up. I have not had a real kiss in years! (my ex was not a good kisser) Good for you girl!!!

FULLSTEAM, I'm with you, I've been feeling sad WAYYYYY to much lately, it's time to get angry and kick my butt into gear!!!

I'm still holding at 184, with only two days left in the month I doubt it if I'll make it to 182, but I'm very thankful for the loss I've gotten this month so far.

I got a part-time job yesterday!!! Finally something to keep me busy, plus I get to make more money!!! The lady that I interviewed with said that it will be a PRN position for the first 45-60 days, which means as needed, but I'm hoping that's just their kind of way to get around letting me be eligible for their benefits, which I don't need anyway. I really only want to work about 20hrs a week. It's right across the street from my office so I can walk to work when I get off! I hope it works out the way I want it to.

You ladies have a wonderful evening!!!

Piggin ~ WOOOOT! Rock on baby!

Hey everyone. As I suspected, TOM came last night and today has been my ***** day. Everything and everyone has been ticking me off. Thank god these moods only last a day or so for me. But I do plan on chugging diet coke in place of sweets like last TOM and hopefully I'll see a loss again.

I lost 5 of the 6lbs this month.:carrot: i didn't even really try. next month will be different. i think i might try that saline flush after the 4th.goal for next month to weigh 165.

Awwww FullSteam don't get to down. We all have bad months and the 2 pounds might just be a fluctation due to salt intake of your meal or something! Thank you for all the support you give US!

Piggin that is so awesome. You should keep that man around! I have been with one 4 years and have YET to see anything that romantic LOL.

I for one have NEVER been shy to eat around guys. They might as well know what they are getting into from the start!

HAHA I just read your post. SO SO true. Welcome! Hope you join our July thread too!

Damn right Mary!

So my goal for June was to lose 5 lbs and I'm down 8 lbs. YAY!

I second that JusJ!

New month tomorrow! YAY July! Hope to see ALL of you in the new thread!

WAY TO GO Shari!! I am so proud of you. That piggy bank looks like it is really filling up too!

Hiiiiii Ladies, Happy Saturday :)

sockmonkey, thanks sweety :)


Jus, congrats on your new job : ) and the loss so far this month! We start our new month Tommorow. I feel like the time is going by so fast, can't believe July 4 is coming up.

JasonsLea, hope your feeling better today. TOM does a number on me too, at least you will have it out of your way pretty much and be able to start the new month tom free for a while! : ) alsoooooooo,

congratulations to you and 50 lbs.2 go on the weight loss! :carrot::carrot: way to go ladies.

Lekhika, how are you doing??? hope all is well.

well my ladies, I have to run. Looking forward to see ing you all in our new month. Have a superrrrrrrrrr weekend :)