Checking in after the weekend. I am very, very surprised to find that the scale did not budge one ounce at all. Still at 123.6 exactly. Phew- I need to wipe the sweat off of my brow though. I had a LOT of food to eat this weekend. Birthday cake, pizza, pizza and more pizza. Oh yes, and I topped it all off with ice cream. I have been having a really, really hard time getting back on track. I know I really need to STOP eating all the bad food, but it's been so hard lately. What bugs me the most, is I have NEVER had a problem saying no to chocolate in my whole life. In fact, I've never really liked chocolate, but lately, I haven't been able to stay away from the stuff! Did I mention, that in my weekend junk food fest, I ate lots of chocolate too. Sigh. Anyone have any suggestions that worked for you to get out of this state? It's been going on for quite some time now and I really, really need to get back on track as it's starting to really get me down.

indibluethank you! I am at 116 today but I am ok with that. This is typical of me to lose a pound then go up a half. Weird.
crystal I have no words of wisdom for you, but I have been where you are so don't be too hard on yourself. That will only work against you. Maybe there is something in the chocolate that your body is needing or lacking in which is why you are craving it. I know the experts say that is not a valid concept, but I believe it is true because I know when I am dieting I sometimes crave odd foods (not that chocolate is odd, but you know what I mean) and I attribute that craving to lacking in a certain vitamin or mineral.

The other night, after consuming the doritoes and cookie dough, I was fine. But the next night, I wanted more and I have to say that it was hard to resist. I got back on track but last night was tough, too. I really wanted something "bad" but managed with 2 marshmallow peeps and some shredded wheat and almonds. Certainly no substitute but I was legitimately hungry so it filled that need. Now that I see it in writing I realize what a strange combo that was.

That is why I try and do a weekly cheat meal. I haven't had one in weeks and I can see that I am the type of person who needs it. I can also see how a cheat meal may become a binge for other people and it wouldn't work well for them. But, I guess that is why there are so many diets out there. If one system worked for everyone, there wouldn't be weight watchers, atkins, jenny craig, etc. I am definitely doing my cheat meal this weekend so I get my fix in without going overboard and then after, I am motivated to get back on track. It works for me and keeps me from feeling too deprived.

I never do well with just a "little bit" of something. I am better off staying away totally. Or, I need to go all in. It's that broken full-o-meter concept, I guess. I always calculate what the calories/fat would be if I consumed an entire box or bag of something because I know that is a real possibility for me. Now you see why avoidance and keeping that stuff as far away as possible is the safest way for me to stay on track.

You can do it and you will do it. Don't stress too much over it.

I got quite a surprise this morning, I was at 127.8 today, even although I celebrated last night by eating cheese fries, several squares of chocolate, four beers and a jello shot. I have eaten good so far today, but plan on eating something bad later then getting back on track tomorrow.......taking a break is nice!

i completely agree. it's nice to take a break and know you can get right back on track.. :)

Today I weighed in and was 123. SO close to the teen I can taste it! I have been digging out my skinny clothes and they all fit again, except for one strapless dress that I wore years ago to a friend's wedding. That is my new barometer garment. When I fit into it, I will be at my goal.

I discovered something...losing weight is pretty easy as long as you have the right conditions. For me it was the following trifecta: 1. my sister in law who suddenly became super skinny and mother in law who did the same, leaving me as the fattest wife of that side of the family. I have never been the fattest at anything, so this was a major butt-kick for me; 2. My wedding and honeymoon; 3. Quitting sugar! I am not constantly grumpy and starving like I used to be. I used to live off of sugar and little else. Now I barely eat any, and when i do I feel like crapola.

Anyway, 4 more pounds and I am there. I feel like I can do it. I just need a bit of patience. That is the other hard part about weightloss--you discover one day after months of denial that you have gained 20 or more pounds, and you want it off NOW. Too bad it does not work that way.

Anyway, hope to see you all in the 'teens soon!

Still 125 after having a pretty low calorie week. maybe i'll see a "whoosh" but today i was pretty discouraged and ate crappy while doing nothing. ughhhhhh i am so sick of this dark, rainy/snowy weather. it makes me want to cry. i am sick of looking/feeling like this.

Yay Ashley glad you have a pic of yourself up now! Looking fabulous :)

kwinkle I totally hear you. For me it has been working from home. I can control EVERYTHING I eat (no coffee room doughnuts or happy hours), I am at my computer and can log everything right after I eat, and I have tons of time to work out. Not that I can't do all of that when I work in an office, but it just provides added excuses and opportunities for going off track.

interventionn yes, a whoosh is on its way. I lose in fits and starts, not .2's every other day. yours will come. I'm sorry that you're having such bad weather... spring is coming soon!

I'm at 128.0 this morning, but I deserve it. I haven't been eating perfectly lately and intaking TONS of sugar. I really do want to get down to 120 and I know I know how to do it. I just need to really get my evening sweet tooth in check.

Lisa1971 your words are actually very encouraging to me. THANK YOU! I can relate to so much of what you said in that post. I know I probably should not be so hard on myself, but I am getting so frustrated with me and weight loss lately that it's been hard not to be. With summer coming up, I am really disappointed in how my body still looks and how I still feel. I have a great book downstairs (a workbook actually) about confidence/self esteem. Maybe it's about time I dig it out and start working on that part of me a little bit. I know once I get my confidence back up there I can do it!

Hi everyone! I'm trying to get out of the 120s and down to 115 and ideally, 110.

Thanks for the encouragement indiblue. And spring is technically here which is so annoying! and it is supposed to snow some more tonight/tomorrow where i am at. ARGH.

and Crystal, I am right there with ya! I have a big vacation with a bunch of people and my whole graduated class will probably be present at the beach also, (aka senior week) so yeah i am very intimidated!

and welcome Ekicna! I am looking toward the same goal you are. some people tell me 110 is too small, but I have a hunch 115 just won't cut it for me. we are also the same height. but i am starting off a little more in the 120's :P

It's snowing/raining. I am miserable. However, I bought new jeans yesterday. I was wearing size 30 with a belt when I went to the store and came home with size 27. Ideally, 25 or 26 would be great but I am okay with it. And they are "skinny" jeans.

I think I am below 120 for good now so if you all want me to butt out of this thread I will - it's just that I enjoy checking in on everyone and find your words of wisdom very encouraging, so I am hoping I can stay! I was a bit below 115 today and am at my original goal, but I really want to lose about 4 more pounds and will need all the help I can get. I feel a plateau coming real soon!

I don't know if I will make it to 110 after 2 kids. I haven't been that weight since I was about 15.

Oh gosh Lisa by all means stay!! I always get sad when people move out of threads when they drop to the next decade haha. Not because I'm not happy for them but because I enjoy the motivation and support. So no kicking you out now!

127.6 today, phew. I was in the 128s for a few days due to some overindulgence. I swear, my weight is SO PRECARIOUS. Does anyone else feel this way? Just a few days of not being strict about counting everything and indulging in desserts slightly larger than what I would normally do and am BAM, I was at 128 for several days.

Oh well, it's over, moving on. 126 126 126 126... which will be the first time I've weighed less than 127 since... high school!

i seem to be stuck around 125.. it's awful. i just wanna get on down to 120, and then maybe a couple more after that and get in maintenance mode! arrggh. I've gotta get down down down! hoping for 124 tomorrow!

I'm 2lbs away from goal, just 2 little lbs! :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: I already know that I want to go below 125 though- I think probably 117, but I really can't seem myself going below that. I want to get strong, really strong, I feel like everything needs to be tightened up. :D