This website is awesome! I needed to see that other people had the same troubles as me!

Veggogoddess - welcome!
Lindy - congrats on another loss! Interesting comments on going out - I enjoy having people over for dinner and a a few glasses of wine the most. 2 glasses of wine for me is a wild and crazy night and I'm fine with that : )
Burgundy - how was the pow-wow? did you have your taco?
Maddiesmom - I'm sure you'll fall right back down to your earlier weight. I've been following the advice of another poster and only recording the lows and not the fluctuations upward of a pound or two or that would make me nuts. So I only move my ticker when the scale drops below an earlier recorded weight if that makes sense.

Sorry to have been MIA this weekend - I didn't even turn on the computer. Helped my bf get his old car ready to sell on Sat and we went for another hike yesterday, just two hours this time but fun. I head out to Boston for work until Friday so I hope I can stay away from my old work travel habits of eating too much.

Welcome Vegg!

Dance - I actually have never been the "going out" type. I was so busy raising my daughter when she was younger and trying to be the best mommy ever, I didnt start going out until July of last year. That was the first time ever, since the age of 18 that I had gone out with a group of girls, without my daughter. Anyway, I kinda took advantage of the fact that I am separated and my daughter out of town to really "enjoy the night life" and realized...it is not for me. I much rather rent a chick flick, munch on some pizza and call it a night. Lol...so it looks doubtful I will have anymore girl outings anytime soon. And if I do, it will be dinner (early, lol).

Anyway..Boston, really. If you dont mind me asking, what field of work are you in? I would love to take a trip to Denver. My dream is to find one of those Boston boys with the thick accents, so sexy, lol. Can you pack one in your suit case for me and FedEx him to Florida? Lmao...I kid..I kid.

So far, Im having a pretty good day. Im trying something different this week. I am trying not to count calories at all. So this is what I have had so far:

Bowl of frosted mini wheats with skim milk
1 bottle of Orange Crush soda (I know, I could have done without it but I was wanting something sweet so bad)
A nature valley salty and sweet bar
1 apple
1 turkey burger
1 bowl of homemade chicken soup with rice and half a potato

Reading it back, it kinda sounds like a lot, god...I hope Im not over my calorie range. I just want to try this. I want to see if I can live a normal life without counting everything that enters my body and still lose weight. Fingers crossed. I have tilapia for dinner, maybe with some cous-cous? Mmmmm..I LOVE cous-cous

Ok, gotta get back to work. Ciao-ciao!

Hi Ladies,

Ok Lindy - BIG homebody here. I partied like crazy from high school thru my 20's and then got pregnant with my daughter and stopped. Since having her at 30, I have thoroughly enjoyed being a homebody and mom (single mom). I do love to travel, but haven't had the opportunity to do alot of it - hopefully that will change. Don't get me wrong I have some crazy, fun memories of my party days, but that was then - almost like another lifetime.....LOL.

Burgund - Good to see you on here - want to have a contest? We are practically the same weight within a couple of pounds. If you do let me know and we will set it up! I am with you though - I am tired of maintaining and want to crank this up!

Tiff - Wow, so happy for you and I know this is just an exciting time in your life. Take it all in and memorize the moments and feelings.... I am anxious for pictures when you get them developed! You will be a beautiful bride!

Maddie - Glad your back and happy your vacation was nice - and not alot of weight gain. I know how you feel, I actually and sick of restaurant food and really have no desire for it much anymore. I really do like my simple, bland, home cooking....LOL....boring as it is....LOL

Dance - Hope your trip is good and yes, what do you do??? Curious minds..lol

Ok, I have been lethargic and blah......I did exercise today, but have just felt non-energetic all day. I have been out of my Zoe and really think that is the problem. I need my nutrients! LOL.......Anyway, hopefully I can refocus tomorrow, because today is a complete loss. My poor husband, as he has been 'putting up with me' today......lol.......Lord help him!

I will check in later ladies - after NCIS! LOL Love that show.

Howdy, girls! Safely arrived in Boston and getting used to the area. I work for a large property management company that manages apartment buildings all over the country and I'm on the asset managment team which means we go around visiting the ones that are having trouble and figure out how to make them more profitable. Kind of boring corporate stuff but it pays the bills : ) Did horrible eating yesterday - I'm kind of a bottomless pit right now - major PMS is probably the reason. Am going to try to keep it in check today and will go be the grocery store to pick up some fruit and healthy snacks in case I turn into the munch monster again! I don't expect to lose at all this week with TOM around the corner - I'll be thrilled if I can just maintain. Hope you're all doing well....

Ok...so the whole not couting calories, sucked. I KNEW I consumed a really high amount today so I decided to add it and Im like at 2100 ALREADY. And I mean, did I eat great...no, but I didnt eat terrible either. I had a chicken bicuit, hasbrown and lemonade from Chickfila, then a granola bar,then a 6 inch sub, a couple of spoonfuls of ice cream and a cherry soda...AHHHHHHHHHHH! And I havent even eaten dinner, :(

ANYWAY - I am going to hop on the scale tomorrow and see how much damage Ive done.

Ill check in later.

Lindy - did the rest of the day go okay? Mine was a mixed bag - good until dinner and then indian food which isn't exactly light, at least chicken tikka masala isn't. Oh well - major running on the treadmill planned for tomorrow!

I don't know what's happening, I have been ravenous lately. I think it's because I'm working out more, so my body needs more fuel. For example, yesterday I was good for breakfast and lunch and then when I got home from work, I had a roast beef sandwich (on this flatbread made by Arnold brand...100 calories and 1 WW point) then I had 2 brat (crap!) and a baked potato! Couldn't believe it. I was soooo good until then!

Today, again, did well breakfast and lunch, got home, had another roast beef sandwich. Then for dinner...had some pork roast with a small helping of mashed potatoes. At least I was at the gym for an hour and a half doing weight training to counteract it. Tomorrow is a new day!

Lindy: how did your day end? Were you able to turn it around?

I'm heading to the gym tomorrow after work for cardio...hoping to lose the vacation weight by the time I weigh in for WW on Thursday. We'll see, I really don't want to show my first gain at WW...I've lost every week for the past 8. We shall see, it's my own fault if I gained.

Have a good night!

Morning ladies-

Sounds like its been a rough couple of days for all of us. On the positive note, I was able to grab hold of the reins and end the day on a good note and even more so...I hopped on the scale this morning and I didnt gain, despite my eating and I was down .5 pounds. Now...I normally do not count that but considering how much food I was consuming, I am going to take that as an accomplishment, especially since its been .5 since Sunday morning. So..what have a I concluded? I am going to continue to try and eat the way I have been, yes, I was feeling guilty but it just goes to show...its not that bad, I didnt think I was eating terrible, or too much...but when I added the calories, they said something else, which is why I felt bad but obviously, it wasnt that bad, right?

Anywho...Dance and Maddiesmom, you guys are doing good, lets not self sabotage now. Hopefully, we can all see a loss this weekend. WE CAN DO THIS. Since it seems like were the only ones left around here these days, we need to stick with the program and DO THIS. I want to see both of you girls at your goal weights in the end. :hug:

Ok...gotta go. I have been SOOOOO busy lately at work.

Lindy - thanks for the pep talk! You're right - I just have to get with it or I will be stuck in this chubby state indefinitely!

Maddiesmom - hang in there - you are doing great!

Here's my plan today:
30 min jog
30 min walk

Breakfast - oatmeal and fruit (so far so good)
Lunch 0 - chicken, fruit and steamed veggies from Boston Market
Dinner - salmon, brown rice and broccoli from seafood place
Snack - carrots

If I do the above, that will come in at 1200 cal which will hopefully make up for my horrific Monday and slightly over Tuesday.

I think Staccie's on vacation - I bet she'll be back on soon.

Okay - let's make today a good one!

Since I need a little extra motivation (before I head out on the next property tour), let's talk mini-goals! What are you guys aiming for in the short-term?

Here are a few for me:
1) Shopping in the 12s, not the 14s (please let this happen soon!!!)
2) Losing some of the softness under my chin (not a double chin, but not exactly taut either : ) )
3) Looking toned and fairly normal sized in a strapless bridesmaid's dress in my friend's wedding in September

Ok Ladies,
Signed on at work (oops!). Here's my plan for the day:

Breakfast: Lite yogurt with blueberries and granola
Lunch: Healthy Choice Chicken meal
Snack: Banana and sweet & salty bar (Lindy, don't you love those?!? I LOVE 'em!)
Dinner: Not sure, probably a salad...didn't take anything out for dinner, so I will have to be smart about it. Have plenty of fresh fruit and veggies at home.

Workout: 45 minutes of hard cardio...I'm going right after work so there's no skimping out!

BTW: Quit drinking coffee in the morning. While I was on vacation, I didn't have any, and I began going through caffeine withdrawl...bad. Horrible headaches, etc. so I decided to end my addition to morning coffee. I was one of those, huge coffee travel mugs and finish it before 10 am types. So, since it had such a lousy effect on my body, I decided to give it up for good. I figured with eating right and exercising, it would increase my energy naturally...so there ya go. Anyone else go through the same thing?

I'll sign on later to let you know how I did! Hope you are all doing well! :)

Hey girls, just wanted to check in real quick before my sister in law gets here. I have been doing good food wise, and I have been getting back to my walking routine. I just need to get Jillian going again.

Sandy-A challenge sounds like just what I need before my trip next month. What did you have in mind?

I will try to check in tonight

Hello Ladies

I need an intervention!!!!!!!!!!! LOL..........Help! Why can't I focus at night? What the **** is the problem?? LOL... I think I would do fine if my husband, son and daughter-in-law didn't bring food in front of the TV, I then get sucked into their world and eat. :( I feel like crap today and it's because I ate last night. I hate waking up feeling sluggish from the food I ate before I went to sleep. I really do miss how I felt a month ago feeling healthy and energetic. I am eating healthy, organic stuff all day and feel good then the doom of nightfall comes and so does the crappy stuff that they drag out. Help! Ok done venting........................:devil:

Lindy, Maddie, and Dance - I am so proud and happy for you three being able to switch it around immediately. Push some of that my way OK? ;)

Burgund - What was your weight today? When is your trip? I was thinking a fun competition either monthly, or till the end of the year with a prize. We could each put something we would like within a limit (no food prizes), and whoever wins the other gets them the prize. I don't know, just a thought. Do you have any ideas? Let me know, as I am open for anything.

Mygrits - I LOVE THE CONCEPT. I would totally be interested. We are close enough at this point that we could share each others address or something...and we should make the prize fitness related...ie: new pedometer, exercise dvd, sports bra (lol)...just a thought. Im game if anyone else is. Half those items are under $10 anyway.

Dance - you have a great plan in place...now, lets stick with it! YES - YOU CAN DO THIS. Hmmm...I would love a challenge, monthly, year end. As far as my mini goals go, the obvious weight related ones are shown on my profile signature but here are my "visuals":

I have a red suit...hmmm, maybe Ill take a pic, that I would like to fit into by the end of the year, its a size 8.

I would like to take a pic where I dont have to take multiple angles...just take one and it looks perfect, no evidence of a double chin.

My two ultimate visual goals by my birthday, which is January of next year...is that my thighs dont touch when I walk (Im not far from that) and I would love to see my collarbone, I mean...really visible.

I know, they are kinda silly but thats what I want.

Maddiesmom - kudos on giving up coffee. The same thing happened to me when I cut out soda, I had severate headaches. I will drink coffee to "activate" my system but I can definately go without. I know...TMI, lol.

Burgundy- looking forward to seeing you weigh in. Was it you that needed new batteries for your scale...did you get that taken care of?

Ok, kinda sleepy today. Ive been staying up will midnight every night lately...soooo bad. Im trying to get back on track as I know this will affect my weight loss if I keep it up. Im already feeling lethargic as is. Well, gotta go. Glad to see the forum picked up.