Gosh, what is this? Same thing for me (almost). I did great all September (officially down 4 pounds but really 6.5 because I had gained 2.5 just at the end of August). So I'm happy at 139, sticking to it for 4 days and suddenly I'm 141.5? What's up with that? Why is it that at the beginning of each month this mysterious 2.5 pounds lands on my scale?

Yesterday's seafood enchiladas and margaritas probably won't help get rid of those excess pounds......but I'm OP today! And I intend to stay OP for at least the next 10 days! In laws will be here in 11 days and I want them to see the changes!!!

Is it me or is it a bit quiet in here? Where is everyone?

Since the beginning of the week (and actually longer) I've been trying to transform my way of thinking now that I am so close to goal and the pounds aren't being removed as quickly. I *think* that I'm beginning to shift my focus from the scale to just maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating what is good for my body and moving it towards fitness with my exercise. I'm actually catching myself saying no to something not because it will possibly put me over my cal count for the day, but asking what will my body do with this?

I'm still keeping my cals lower than maintenance, so eventually the weight will continue to decline, but in the meantime I'm living life and enjoying the benefits of my hard work so far. (And the scale does move - it's just two steps back, on step forward) I might not make my goal date, but I will make my goal with continued determination.

Softballmom, I agree. The weight isn't coming off as quickly and perhaps it is my body's way of saying enough is enough! I concentrate on keeping the weight off, and if by chance I lose a pound here or there, well that's a bonus! It's weird though, how I can get to a weight, stay there for several days and have no change in diet and overnight the scale goes up 2 pounds. Then it takes me at least 5 days to get those 2 pounds off (that's where I am now--one pound to go to get back to 139). I have set Thanksgiving as the date I'd like to meet my goal--but it is slow going. I know that if I moved more, the weight would move as well, but until December comes, I have no extra time in my life to exercise. But I am formulating a plan for December (when DD gets her driver's license--that will free up at least 1 hour each morning for me to get moving!!!).

I lost about 5 pounds in September. So I'm happy about that. Almost to short term goal!

:) Welcome re60511!!!! Keep us posted on your progress.

Allison and softballmom, you're both so close to your goals. I'd love to be where you are! I hope you can think back 10 or 15 pounds and realize how far you've come. It's great for me to know you're where you are because it gives me hope for myself. Cheers, ladies!

I am proud of myself for eating better today...lots of veggies, protein...the only slip up was some light beer tonight; but I think I deserved it. I'm hoping to "work it off" tomorrow at the gym. Goodnight all!

H everybody! Sorry I haven't been around much, I've been sick.
Ilene~ Hows the FFP going for you? I'm on day 3 of The fat Smash Diet and haven't see any difference at all so far,then again I haven't been on the scale either!
Tomorrow I have to get the trailer from the lake so I won't be around much.
Happy Thanksgiving to all the canadians here also!

Good Morning!

Which is the cause and which is the effect? or is it like a dog chasing his tail?
1. I eat badly and do not exercise.
2. I do not come to 3fc.

Susan -- I hear you, so here is a solution, come to 3fc, post, then you will eat and exercise? :yes: Hang in there girl...

Hey Wide, the FFP is going well, just the fact of drinking 2 litres of cranberry water and incorporating psylllium twice/day has made a big difference... The scale? It yo-yo's, story of my life :shrug: , it sucks...

Today I am having my parents over for ThanksGiving supper... I'm going to do the best I can... I will have wine that's for sure, and the scale will yo-yo again, I know it... I haven't decided if I will have desert or not, my mother is bringing over apple and pumpkin pie...

I did go for a good 6k jog this morning and that felt good... I'll go out again tomorrow morning, it's supposed to be another gorgeous day...

Have parents in and having alcohol ... why does that make perfect sense to me ;) Have you met my mother?

:rofl: @ SusanB ... Here! Here! :cheers:

No wine for me, I'm cheating already with the turkey:o oh well, you only live once,eh?
Tomorrow is TG dinner with my parents, just the 4 of us so it will be quick and easy!
I don't think I have lost an ounce since I started this "diet" but I'm still giving it a go!
Have a gret night all!

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving FeatherWeights!
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Happy Thanksgiving all you Canadians! Enjoy the festivities and family time. Ah, wine and family period do seem to go hand in hand ;)