I was down to 124.0 this morning! My red line is 123, so I'm so close. To, you know, being under what I said I was never going to go over.

I knew this weekend was going to be strange with an outdoor festival, so I tracked down some Quest bars to try, if needed. Those things are great! Not too sweet (so no sugar cravings triggered) and they actually filled me up for a few hours, which protein bars don't generally do for me. Two thumbs up.

On the other hand, Monday. Yuck. Blah. Tired.

Way to go Jen! I've been hearing about the Quest bars. Will have to try them. I *almost* saw my redline weight yesterday. My redline is 125 and I was 125.6 yesterday (lowest since getting back from my cruise in mid March). Today I was back to 126.2. Sigh. Debating what workouts to do today.... I can either do Body Pump (weights) or Hot Yoga or both. Thinking I might go for both but that makes dinner tricky and late.

I am up to 126.0, so much for being successful at cutting back. I felt like I had no control over my food intake all weekend - someone is possessing me and that someone loves BREAD.

I've been in a food free for all for the last several weeks. Months, really. I have to get better.

I looked up those Quest bars. I don't think I'd trust myself with them--240 calories? Yikes. I'll stick with my Medifast bars. 110 calories, maybe not as much protein (11 g) though.

Most of them are 170 calories. They are impossible to overeat - the texture is almost bricklike.

Actually never mind, it would be incredibly easy to overeat them if you pop them in the microwave for a few seconds. Especially the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.........

Challenge ACCEPTED!

No, I was worried about that, and I don't think that will be an issue at all. They are higher in cals than I would prefer, but with so much protein and fiber they are more like mini-meal replacement bars. I even think I could cut them in half and make a smaller snack.

The ones I got - a variety from the store - ranged from 170-210 cals. The highest was PB&J, which was my least favorite of the ones I've tried so far. Easy to avoid.

I've not had Quest bars, but I like the Cliff protein bars.

Hey Shan - hugs to you!

Y'know when a smile feels foreign to your face? That's how I have been for the longest time. Is it true that smiling, even if forced, helps bring about more genuine smiling?

Just a quick pop in. I'm a big fan of the balance bar. I use it as a meal replacement, usually breakfast.

I eat Zone perfect bars; I always have one in my purse just in case. Dark chocolate almond is my favorite (190 cal).

I ordered some to try-- the ones I ordered are 170 calories-- chocolate brownie or something like that-- I figure I'll use them for my after school snack before the gym-- I've been eating a fiberone brownie (90 calories) plus some low fat cottage cheese-- so probably around the same calories.

Ah, I'm glad I looked closer. The original flavors of the Quest bars have Splenda. Not for me.

PB&J was gross. I like the choc chip cookie dough, chocolate brownie, CINNAMON ROLL, apple pie, and banana nut muffin. Not a fan of the fruity ones at all.

Will definitely need to check out some Quest bars as I'm always on the lookout for sweetness that is low-carb, though I have to say I have a sort of love-hate relationship with protein bars. Even the ones with relatively "clean" ingredient lists are still very refined/processed, while I try to eat as much whole food as I can. And today's Lo Han Guo and erythritol may be tomorrow's saccharine.

I have had some good days with regard to evening snacking. I don't know about you all, but sometimes I find it helps just to admit to a problem online. Whether that's because I then feel more accountable for the problem, or because writing about it somehow helps to subconsciously process it I don't know. But I noticed that in the weeks since I wrote about my trouble with judging people based on their appearance and food choices, I have spontaneously had far fewer of those unpleasant thoughts. And since the evening I "confessed" to being unable to stop eating at night, I've been able to rein it in (admittedly, we're talking about a whopping 5 whole days). Pity my weight hasn't plunged in response to my moderation.

Lowest weight in April was 114.4 highest was 117.6 ended the month at 116.2.