Ronnie, Hey fellow Portlander ! Thanks for the extra push! Preparing bigger meals for my 4 children are getting to me. I am trying to use up whats left in the cupboards and freezer. So homey food is so tempting me lately. And I do swear it was after the 21 lb weigh in. I am almost scared to weigh in this week. But I did start walking at the high school track yesterday and I did a mile then and another mile today! Hopefully those mini cheats get out of my body ASAP! I also wish our weather would get better. My walks were very cold and wet! he hee and my body has not seen a mile in at least two years! Best wishes on your journey. ~Angela

The specials at diet direct this week, that are the same ones at the center, are the gelatin (8.49 per box) and the meal replacement shake powders (I think they were 12.49 or something like that). Remember, the more you order, the cheaper they are, free shipping after 79 dollars, and 10 per cent off after 99 (automatically, you no longer need a coupon code).

Deb, who enjoyed Easter dinner a bit too miuch yesterday and is feeling very bloated and blah today ...

A little dance for the 70lb board! YAY! BTW, I love your tickers.

Welcome Jackee & good luck!

Deb...thanks for the heads up on the dietdirect sales....you are so good. I am going to jump on the site right now!

I know what you mean about the weather and the walks. That is my favorite form of excercise and with all the wind and rain we are having I rarely go outside except for to jump in my car<G> Keep doing what you are doing.. I think you are going to be ok.. The longer you can stay away from the snacks the easier it will get..
Cheers!

Ronnie

WI today and I'm in the 170's - that feels really good. I feel like I'm back on track losing and am glad for that. I upped my water, added a fiber drink to my routine last week and a 7Keto DHEA about 2 weeks ago. Sometimes I think just changing SOMETHING makes a difference.

Ya'll are amazing! I haven't started MRC yet, I've stumbled upon ya'll and what the plan is and am impressed. I want to start the plan tomorrow, but I'd be setting myself up for failure before I even start (we have a cruise in 2 weeks).
Ya'll give me hope when I could have sworn there wasn't any!!!!

I did okay at easter dinner. I did eat a little slice of ham, and 1/2 a roll. Other than that, veggies and eggs. I was honest and put them on my sheet and of course that is what they chose to look at. Oh well. Better than what I would have had before MRC! I had ONE BITE of my favorite dessert instead of 2 helpings.

I am back to pre-vacation weight, so the next 2 weeks I am ALL IN.

Thanks Karla!! Hey how are you feeling?? Everything going ok?

Today was a great day! In January my thyroid checkup showed that my levels were a little higher than the normal range, so my dr. changed my med slightly and wanted me to come back in April to have them checked. I went in for my consult at MRC the same day he checked them in January. So, here I am 3 months later having lost 27 lbs! His response was very gratifying! At first he said, "Is this weight right?" - and I said, "It is indeed!" He proceeded to ask me all about how I'd lost the weight. He was really excited for me! He asked me what my goals were and talked about where I needed to be for a healthy BMI, etc. It was great to come full circle like that. Of course, my weight loss is probably going to mean my thyroid meds are still off, but that's just fine, I'd rather be taking less anyway!

Everything is going "alright". Thank you for asking I was put on LTD from my job which has really affected me emotionally b/c I worked really hard to get to where I was in the company, but they want me to focus on getting healthy before I can work like my "normal" self (60 hour work weeks-which probably didn't help my health). I spoke to Florida Hospital today & they will be presenting my brain tumor case to their board of directors to see if I am approved for radiation vs brain surgery yikes! I of course haven't told anybody @ MRC b/c this may be cause to void my contract. I am staying OP though through all of this & just started training for a 5k. So I am trying to keep my spirits up...some days are better than others. I love having all of you to "chat" with & also vent too

That is awesome!!!!!

Ah...Easter, how nice...A beautiful weekend here, filled with chocolate bunnies and candy filled easter eggs. Although I am quite proud of myself for abstaining from MOST of the easter goodies. The easter bunny brought my 4 year old a movie and new shoes and only one little bag of candy. I did have a hard week thought, because I make cakes as a side job, so with two cake orders and 40 cupcakes to be made and frosted. It was more than I could handle. Of course the girls at the center try to come up with alternitives for me, but I just can't resist licking the bowl! I didn't fare too bad, I was still down 2 pounds this week! I need to get back OP and quit the little cheats. My DH is starting to catch up with me, and I just can't let that happen!! He is down 14# in a month, but according to the scan thing, he has lost 22# of fat and gained 9# of muscle!!

Can anyone email the blue menu. I am on the yellow now and can't wait to change tomorrow. I think I read somewhere that I would go to the blue menu next. Just wondering what that consist of. I need some hope here! Thanks!!