Congrats, Big Dog! Go you!

On the chubby-hidin' clothes... I too am looking forward to shorts this year instead of capris! And cute sandals... and dresses...

I know what you mean about the funk... Been there, done that, still guard against it and may do it again. I just try to remember where I came from and how awesome it feels to lose weight and I try to focus on the energy and fun things I can do more of now that I'm smaller... My kids are totally worth the extra energy and playtime momma is giving them!

On the swimsuit, I recently purchased a new one and am super excited. I had to go up a size over my normal shirt size due to the girls, but I feel good in it, it supports the ladies, and that's what matters.

Weighed in today and stayed the same... not too bad considering it's TOM and I partook of a certain peanut butter egg on Sunday. So yummy but soooo bad...

oosp - make that 36 pounds! my bad. EVERY POUND IS A VICTORY.

WI this afternoon, down a pound and a half (at least part of that is becuase I was in gym short and shirt instead of jeans), but total of 18 pounds lost, and 10.5 inches. It only took 2 months. I have a long way to go. BLAH!!

Thanks everyone for the congratulations! My children are really happy we went on a huge power walk this am! Camaswa dont you need to change your ticker?. I thought u were at 163. I was so happy u were back I thought I'd buckle down and reach my goal! Can u get a stylus and not use your thumbs?

It's funny that Monday am I got up and told myself that I was going to act like it was the first day of a new job and really really push myself and that really worked in reaching my work goals. So then I read your post about recommitting to lose weight so I was like. Well I can do that too! Plus I tried on the sequin dress I'm wearing to a Titantic party this weekend and it was kinda snug so I'd like to at least drop three lbs this week so I don't split it! Theyll be serving all the courses like they did on the Titantic and it is incredible so I need to really make sure I have room in this dang smoking dress!

Bigdog, about my profile/ticker: I have always set it according to the Center's scales, so when I flakes out,I just left it alone. This morning on my scales I was an amazing 161.8, and I thought I would see where I was on Friday at the Center before changing it again. I'm always 2-3 pounds higher due to clothes and whatever. I never admitted this but right at my meltdown I was 169 at the center. Crazy how fast we can go up.

That Titanic party sounds so fun!!! I would drink water like crazy and goad low as possible on carbs in anticipation of that dress!

For you gals on maintenance..
This week I thought I would add in some baked potato chips, a big trigger for me.. I bought the smallest bag there was, and had one serving, around 23 chips. Well,YIKES, the next day I was 2 1/4 pounds over weight.. So, I went back to green menu, Wednesday, and today I am down 2 pounds. So that is good, however, if they make me gain that much may take them off the table for awhile, and to be honest with you, I did not enjoy them as I thought I would. I am delighted that MRC has taught me discipline to eat the 23 chips and then give bag away to someone else. In the old days I would have eaten the large bag with dip. I just wanted to try some with my lunch, I did, it is over and I go on with life.

I know some of you are interested on what I experiment with so thought I would post.

Congrats to all those that have lost.

Patzi

Patzi, do you think it could have been the salt content and just retaining water? I know it is alot of weight, but just curious how much water you drank while you were eating them.

First off....super congrats to BigDog! That's awesome!!!! :cheer:

Patzi, my first thought was the salt just as Galadreal was saying. Next time you should try the low/no salt chips. I think Lay's makes them and they're not bad at all. I actually prefer them.

BigDog - The Titantic party sounds fun! I'm sure you'll look smokin' hot in the new dress! Congrats!

Patzi - Although I'm not in maintenance or stabilization, I love to hear your experiences with adding things back - gives some of us hope for the future. It's also interesting to hear your theory on trying new things, going back to another menu and moving on. That's one thing I think I may struggle with later ... the guilt of gaining and having to start over for a day or two... I admire your strength in that!

They were the low salt chips, as I am off HBP meds and watch my salt intake.. Today I lost the other 1/4 pound I gained, so that is a plus. Carbs and me have one **** of a time, I will tell you. But I have to try it to see what happens. Unbelievable how my belly swells up, also.. I drank water the whole time I ate them, and I drink anywhere from 64-80 oz. of water a day.

Patzi

Congratulations Bigdog!! You have done awesome, and taught me to LOVE the Chocolate Truffle!!!!:carrot:

I was up at my WI yesterday...I prefer to think it is from TOM, but could be all of my wonderful choices including a chocolate bunny on Easter:(

I have found lately that it isn't my food choices lately, but the volume at the meal. Need to work on this...while also not letting myself get so hungry before a meal. Need to be curbing my appetite all day long with healthy choices...especially during my PMS week when feel hungry nonstop. Mostly, that is when I see a gain (volume), rarely has been from introducing new foods.

Just read this article, and know exactly how she feels. Ok, I have never sliced my hand open on a scale, but the discouragement is definatly there.

http://www.fempop.com/2012/04/12/roc...cale-for-good/

Big Dog..
I want to say congratulations to you and how happy I am for you.

You will look fantastic in the dress. Sounds real hot.. I also want to thank you for sharing on your journey. It has helped so many of us..

Patzi

rachels77..

Thank you very much..

For you old WW gals, they use to have a dessert that you made in a cup, with oatmeal, fruit, cinnamon, etc. and also one that tasted like a snickers..
Does anyone remember what that was?

Patzi

Just checking in. Maintaining my weight with about a .5 lb fluctuation up and down depending on my water and exercise from the day before. Maintenance is going well. Still keeping most of my meals very similar...alternate between 2 different breakfasts, lunches, and my snacks. Supper is about the only thing I am altering and it is working for me. Slowly I may add in another option for a meal for a breakfast, lunch, or snack...I keep it around the same calories. My "treat" almost everyday is dark chocolate. When I tried milk chocolate it flared up my cravings for EVERYTHING. But the dark gets me through. I'm also doing protein powder in my coffee. I am very happy. I posted my before and after picture on my fridge to remind me of why I can't go overboard. And to help me see that I do look better. Sometimes when I look in the mirror I still see myself @ 211 (my highest non-pregnant weight).