Jillian- you are looking terrific

Barbara- glad to hear that you are having some good weather

Lois- welcome

Cecil- You are so funny about Wayne's world

Bre- good luck on the cleanse

to everyone else - Hi

I have been at the school all day with DS. He had field day today and I got to work the snack booth. I was good and only bought water. I took my lites and lunch with me. It was not to bad, our school is on the low fat diet plan. So, we had Gatorade, water, sno cones, rice krispy treats, and popcorn. Although, I must say I was tempted by the sno cones. He is now on Spring Break and I plan to spend as much time as possible before I leave on my trip. So, I will probably be scarce for a while. Everyone take care of yourself. And I will try to check in.

Nicole - those are sweet photos, very cute!!

Well, I'm off to a wedding tomorrow - first of 30 for the year. Wish me success in sticking to the program. It's 5 years wedding dinners that has helped contribute to my problem! At least I'm on the LAWL and know what to stay away from.
I've been exercising for an hour almost every day this week. So hopefully that will help at the scale, although mine says it isn't budging.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

Hi All! It's been a long week and I'm WHOOPED! :-) Just jumped in to say hello....

Jillian...awesome progress!

Lois...WELCOME! I'm kinda new here too and have found everyone to be so great...you'll learn a lot and it's nice to have a support group to help along the way. It makes the 'work' so much easier and fun!

Barbara...a girl I work with and her husband did the same thing when their son went to school. It worked out great for them!

Nicole...sounds like you have a good handle on what's going on...hope it all works out! and those boys..are adorable!

Anyone else I may have missed...have a great weekend! Keep up the good work and I pray that I will as well. :-)

Nite all, Tami

Good Morning and thank you for the welcomes! I am looking forward to getting to know everyone, seems like you all have a great friendship on here its awesome.
You are very welcome for the TOM tip hopefully it will help some.
Well, I have to cut this short have to get the sink shined and head off to work. though I would much rather be outside this morning its beautiful out. I was serenaded by birds during my am walk today . who needs an ipod ? Anyway everyone have a wonderful weekend .
Love yourself, Love your family and keep the chocolate cheesecake at bay!

Good Morning!

Just a quick hello before I go off to work at the Antique shop. It's a beautiful sunny day here in CNY...not too warm, however at just 54*.

I'm feeling great...an 8lb. weightloss in about a week and a half! I'm actually doing better on the 'restart' than the first time I started on LAWL. Imagine that!

I'm glad I waited to step on the scale for a few days. I think the ups and downs of daily life can be kinda disappointing to see on a scale. To see a drop like this after a few days is inspirational.

Well, here's to a great weekend everyone...

Until later, Tami

Good Evening Everyone. Just wanted to hop on here real quick and check in with you all. It's a weird weather weekend here. Snow and rain today, tonight and tomorrow. Then back up to the 60's and 70's next week. Weird stuff I tell ya.

Jillian - you look fantastic!!! You should be so proud of yourself for taking care of you. I know the last few months have been particularly hard but look at how far you've come.

Nicole - what a good mother you are to be thinking of DD and DGD and what is best for them at this point in life. Like you say, this can only be a temporary thing if need be but at least it will be a help and boost for your daughter until things get sorted out and she can get on her feet.

Tami - an antique shop?? I would be so broke!!!

Better run. I'll be back tomorrow. Have a good night everyone.

Good Morning!

Not much going on today...I have to get a painting done for an art show, but other than that, it's coffee with my family this morning and then I'm here in my studio/office for the rest of the day, paintbrush in hand!

Laurie - yeah helping my friend Chris out at the shop can put a dent in my checkbook, but man, she's got good taste and sometimes I can hardly help myself! :-) She sells only American antiques, mostly farm country type. As it happens, I have a small cottage about 1/4 mile down the street, so it's only natural that a lot of her "finds", find their way to my house...lol. I also sell paintings there, so sometimes we just trade. All the better for me!

Have a great Sunday everyone!
Tami

Hi everyone,

I had a great on plan week and some good losses and I blew again on the weekend. Everything I lost, is back with a vengence. I can't seem to stay on plan when I have a special occasion that doesn't allow me to cook, I eat EVERYTHING that's put in front of me. I think I need to go into hiding for awhile just so I can see the scale move in the right direction on the weekends!

Good Sunday Morning All, it is starting out to be a beautiful day here. Since I finally did my income tax, I will work in the yard later today. Still haven't hit FILE yet will save that for tomorrow night or early Tuesday morning. Why, I don't know.

Didn't do the cleanse because I didn't want to be distracted yesterday with running to the toilet, if that happens alot. Almost must investigate to find out if it is okay to do with hi blood pressure and thyroid meds.

Ladies, have a wonderful day. I will be back later.

Good Morning!
A while back, someone had posted the nutrition facts for the lites. I'm wondering if someone can repost that info or point to the thread it was in. I'm just looking to compare to some other things. Thanks!!

Julie
Plan 2, no COD

Good morning everyone,

I just have a minute to pop in to say hey and I have to tell ya'll about my swimsuit shopping experience last night. I have finally made it to my pre-pregnancy weight and it has only taken 2 years. My DD turns 2 on the 19th of this month. I am have way there. I went shopping for a swimsuit last night with DH. He is the best ever. I love to go shopping with him. I usually don't buy clothes without him because he has such great taste. We spent 4hours looking at swimsuits and only bought half of one. How ridiculous is that? I still have to find a black bottom to go with my top. I would find bottoms I(we) liked and the tops wouldn't fit. God has given me my fair share and then some up top. (Sorry if to much info) I am not complaining though. So, tops are hard to find to cover everything. I ended up finding a bra type top and have never in my life paid that much for a complete bathing suit much less half of it. It was $58. But, the important thing is I won't fall out the bottom of it. If my DH had not been with me I would have looked at the prices and left. I am a thrifty shopper and always watching the money. DH is not he just buys what he likes and worries about it later.

I also tried on some other clothes last night. It is so funny I would get completey dressed and ready to walk out and DH would say try this on and he was bringing shirts, jeans, and shorts. I was so surprised I was fitting in 10's and 12's depending on how they were made and things were not bulging out. It felt great. Well, I guess I better go I have to get ready to go shopping today. I have to go find the rest of my swimsuit. Thanks for reading my ramble. I am just so happy about the sizes and the fact I can wear a two piece again.

Have a great day.

Dionne that's great! shopping for new smaller clothes is always good fun!! I dug out some old clothes the other day, some fit, some are too tight still and others are my goal weight clothes. Can't wait to wear my favourite jeans again!

Hope everyone has a great day!

H

Hello!

Dionne - Isn't it great fun shopping when you like how things look on you? :-) I noticed your MD Challenge ticker...you're just cruisin' through!

I remembered something my counselor told me and thought it would make a good reminder...try to make sure you get your starches, LALites and fruit in by early afternoon. Your body will be able to work off the sugar by bedtime. Simple thing really, but glad I reminded myself.

On another note...anyone know how to count sugar free jello?

Calories 5
Fat 0
Sodium 75mg
Carb 0
Protein 1g

I know I had it before, but can't find where I wrote it down.

Thanks, Tami

I thought sugar free jello was a condiment that you could have unlimited amounts of. It doesn't count as anything. I could be wrong, though...

I am on the gold plan. My book has SF Jello listed as a condiment. A 1/2 cup is a serving and you can have up to 3 condiments per day.