You know... That doesn't sound too bad, actually!!!

Don't forget..."Have you been taking your supplements? You need those to be sure you lose weight the fastest and safest way possible. Do you need more? How about snacks? How about meal reaplacements? ...I think you're starting to plateau...maybe you should do a Take Off. ...We must not be doing our job. You need to buy more stuff to be sure that we are. How about you just give me your checkbook and we'll consider it even.":dizzy:

Too funny... And too true...

UPDATE....

So I phoned the customer service number again today, just to see if there's any kind of an update, even though I hadn't yet heard from the franchise owner...

CS told me that they are in the process of turning the case over to an "administrator" for the bankruptcy who will be reviewing files to determine what kind of refunds are in order.

So basically, they will see what we've paid, compare that to how many weeks we've completed and how much pre-paid for product we've revceived and then refund the pro-rated amount of what's left over..

Of course, it will probably be a month (their estimate) to get all that sorted out... My guess is closer to two...

But at least that's some "progress"...

That's good news, Dan! At least you know your refund is in the works!

Dan Needs some Special Attention this week!
 

Dan - you have 15 lbs to go until goal. Set a mini goal for yourself this week while Liz is gone. Plan out your menu for the week. I'm sure you and Liz will talk every day and continue to motivate each other.

I've read that weight loss motivation is much easier to maintain when you vary your routine...what you eat, where you eat it, the time you eat...Bored with a salad? Eat something else. Chicken getting you down? Eat some fish. Your diet becoming a drag? Try a new one. Variety truly is the spice of life and change can be invigorating, renewing. Doing the same things, eating the same things meal in, meal out, day in, day out is dull. Change things around and you'll keep things fresh and new and different and fun...and exciting!

Wendelina shared this quote a while back
"People often say that motivation doesn't last.
Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily."
~Zig Ziglar
Dan, what was your initial motivation for losing weight? If that reason is not posted in a prominent spot, you may want to write it down and plaster it in the kitchen and on your car dash to help you through the week!

Dr. Phil says the most effective and motivating goals are those that describe BEHAVIORIAL change..in other words, what will be done. Thus a good goal statement for you to make this week while Liz is gone might be "I intend to continue to lose weight this week by walking four times this week [or whatever your favorite exercise might be] and following my food plan. By describing your goal in terms of specific behavior - exercising and eating right - you can go after it more directly and successfully that you could with an ambiguous statement like "I want to lose 1 pound this week while Liz is out of town."

Finally (your appointment time is almost up!), Just Keep On Keeping On...When all is said and done, you'll only lose the weight and hit your target if you stick with whatever program you're on until the job is done.

Wow!! You go Joni!!! That was awesome :)

I vote Joni for (LAWL) Mayor! LOL

Thanks Joni.. Very good words indeed.. I have a bunch of chicken that I plan to grill today, so i have it handy for lunches this week.. I also have a bunch of low sodium turkey and plenty of fruit and veg to keep me preoccupied...

I will have to force myself out the door this week.. and of course, I have a list of "honey-do's" to take care of, so I should be able to stay active...

Thanks again!

Dan,
I thought of you this morning when I was in the grocery store - Have you tried the Mrs. Dash marinades? NO SODIUM at all...Just knew that was something I had to pass on to my friend, the "salt police" - I can highly recommend the Lemon Peppercorn one - it has become one of my regular things to marinate my chicken in prior to grilling. Just thought I'd pass it along...

I haven't tried those, but since I'm cookin' chicken today, sounds like a good idea..

I usually just sprinkle the chicken with a little NoSalt, pepper and garlic....

Thanks for the tip Becca...There's always a case for trying something new...

Grill the chicken, prep the veggies. And be ready to Plan, Plan, Plan, then plan some more! ;)

If you have the veggies pre-cut, the fruit washed, and the chicken made, you have no excuse not to stay on plan when you get home at night.

I know I'm risking arrest, but you can always pick up a few lean cuisines for the week. Yes they have salt, but they take only a few minutes in the microwave, you know you're getting a starch and protein, and then all you have to worry about making is the veggie. :carrot:

I plan for one all the time, it's actually easier than cooking for 2. After the remanants of Tropical Storm Barry hit us (how the **** are we on B and it's only June 3? it's going to be a **** of a hurricane season. :mad: ) I'm firing up the grill making the chicken, salmon and turkey bugers for the week, if I don't have to cook it, I know I'll be better at eating it.

Absolutely right Megan.. Thanks!

Hey Dan - what's on the breakfast menu for tomorrow morning (Tuesday)? Just figured I'd steer you away from the breakfast burrito!

Breakfast Burrito = Bad

Dan you need your emergency fast food list. That's what saves me every time. :flow2:

Speaking of Mrs. Dash...I made roasted asparagus last night with olive oil, Mrs. Dash and a little bit of lite salt. I was very surprised at how delicious it was! I'm trying to expand on my green vegetables...my downfall.