Well, I am 1 week into NutriSystem and down 3.5 lbs! I am very happy about that! I still have a long way to go, but at least I finally bumped that scale into the right direction by more than 1 lb in a week!

I am still 100% OP. That is definitely more than I can say for my other tries at weight loss. I truly think spending so much money helps me to resist any urges! I just think about how much I need to lose and how much 1 month worth of food cost and I know I can't afford to cheat! There is more than enough food to eat - in fact I usually don't get all of it in every day. But that includes salads, fruit, dairy servings etc....

This week I have to go to a work convention overnight. I will not be able to stay on the NS program, but I am already programming myself to eat small portions and lowfat (like salads and fruit). I hope I don't do too badly, but it is just 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 lunch and it is all included with the convention. Additionally I will be with 3 other people, so I have to eat with them. But they know I am dieting and they will help to keep me focused. After that, it is right back on track!!! I want to see another week of more than a 1 lb loss!

Phyllis, that is fantastic about your cholesterol! 9 lbs down is none too shabby either! WTG!! Have a wonderful vacation if I don't "talk" to you before you go. How long are you going for??

Vicki - get back OP and you'll be losing right along with us. I know your summer was crazy - has it settled down for you now?

Cathy- where are you at girlie?? Come on out and tell us how you are doing.

Susan - do you ever peek in anymore? Drop us a line and let us know what's going on.......

Have a great week ladies!
Sharon

WoooooHooooo Sharon....3.5lbs. That is fantastic. I know paying for the program really makes you stick to it. That is how I lost 45 lbs. a few years ago at a weight loss clinic....but learn from my mistake of slowly going off the eating routine and putting it right back on.

This will be my last post for about 2 1/2 weeks....leaving for our vacation

Hope everyone does well and stays on their plans, I am just hoping to maintain while traveling.

Y'all be good now....Phyllis

Wow Sharon! You go girl! that is so fantastic! This system includes the salads? or do you make your own following their instructions?

I of course stayed the same which is good since I haven't been doing anything to loose.

I saw an add in the "Ladies Home Journal" the other day that said now you can count all the liquids you drink and that caffenated drinks count toward your daily fluid intake. Mind you they were advertising Coke!

Phyllis have a great vacation!

Vicki- the food entrees are all included. I buy the salad, fruit, dairy separately on my own following the NS guidelines. It is very, very simple to follow.