bobbigene, let's all plan on a loss next week!! Let's think positive gang!!!

Thingirl....way to go!!! Excellent loss and for vacation even better!!

Bobbie...excellent attitude..this week will be better! We can do it!!

Yesterday was an off day...I didnt feel good and let it get to me, no exercise. But I'm feeling tons better today and still going steady!

Have a wonderful Sunday all!

dcapulet...way to go girl!!! A loss is a loss! Keep up the good work!!

Tammy...do you feel like you are getting some appetite suppresant from the Alli? I feel like that sometimes. Way to go yesterday!!

Nikki...just make today better than yesterday and you are gonna win! Excellent spirit and determination!!!

Stilltryin....You are strong and determined and I know you can overcome the rough spot! Just take it a little at a time. Remember those goals! Those last 10 have got to be the hardest, but you are too close to give up just yet! You can do this!! The finish line is right around the corner!!!

Melissa, glad you are feeling better!!

I thought about going out and pulling some weeds, but I thought again. Too hot!!

I feel like that, since I started I am not as hungry and also my cravings have calmed down. Alli is not supposed to have these benefits though, so I don't know if is is just a psychologically effect of taking the pills. Real or in my mind, I am liking it!

The phone rang and I had to go before I finished my last message. As for appetitie suppresant, I do think that I don't want as much as I normally would.

Hi all! I just got back from a weekend in the mountains. It was absolutely heavenly to escape the heat for a couple days. I took my Alli with each meal and ate much better than I ever do when out of town. Its amazing how not necessary french fries are if threatened with horrid consequences. I did have one interesting experience - on Sat. we went hiking and as we were finishing up the trail, I started getting some stomach cramps. Remembering the stories others have shared I thought 'uh-oh' and picked up the pace. I was a bit nervous as we still had 1/2 mile to go and then the ride back to the inn. I made it though and here's the weird part - when I went to the bathroom - nothing! The cramping had passed and I didn't have to go again until this morning. Very odd. But at least no accidents.

ThinGirl - I like you "episodes of urgency" phrase. I think that one's a keeper. Congrats on the loss - any loss after traveling is a big success!

Gina - Kettlecorn is such a horrid trigger food for me. I would have had a hard time limiting myself as well! Maybe when my mouth is finally healed from the dental surgery, I'll try some of the 'diet' version as well.

Tammy - Busch Gardens, eh? That was one of my favorite parks when I was back east! Good going on the sleeveless top! I still have a hard time going sleeveless or tank and I know I shouldn't. Its like I've overtrained myself to fear them. I usually will wear one hiking but that's about it.

Melissa - I know the question was posed to Tammy but I'll weigh in as well if you don't mind - I'm definately getting at least a psychological appetite suppresent effect. Whenever I'm eating I constantly have that "12 grams max" mantra in the back of my head that helps me limit how much I eat at any given time.

StillTryin - stay strong! We all have rough spots but can all make it if we just keep picking ourselves back up and trying again!

Dcapulet - congrats on the loss!

Today should have been my weigh-in day but since we were out of town, I didn't have a scale (and I always do my weigh-ins in the morning). So, I'll do my weigh in tomorrow. I'm feeling positive about things but we shall see. Enjoy the rest of your day all!

thanks everyone. It's certainly motivation to keep it up!

i am going on vacation on tuesday. I am thrilled, and I'm actually not worried about eating. I can keep myself under control. I owe it to myself.

It sounds like everyone is doing great. Keep up the good work! Let's enjoy the rest of the summer!

Thanks everyone, no it isnt bad food at home, it is all in my head...it is really a mental thing for me. I have been trying! but today starts a new week and I WILL CONTROL THIS EATING MACHINE IN MY HEAD THIS WEEK!!!!

OK aside from that!

The new thread is up so please read up over here and POST over on the new thread.....if a mod will close this one that would be great!

SEE YOU ALL ON THE NEW THREAD!!!