Ok this is my month to be a BIG Loser!!
Everybody on board?
Let's do this

Wishing everyone a great weight loss month in August... Think thin..


Patzi

I'm on board, BigDog. The summer is finally settling down and I am focused and on plan! Goal is 10 lb loss this month.

I'm on board too. I've been doing the program for 8 weeks and have lost 26.5 pounds. Although I was guaranteed 70 pounds in 24 weeks, I'd really like to lose 85 in the 24 weeks. I would have to average 3.5 pounds a week to pull that off. Right now my average is 3.32 a week.

I started back on plan on 7/30/14. I feel better already! August will be a great month!

I had maintenance weigh in today and maintained, still 5 pounds under goal.

Patzi

Congrats on your maintenance weigh in, I go Saturday and so far so good!

So has anyone ever tried the "as seen on TV" product called the "Veggetti"? I have a friend who told me about it for zucchini so I bought one. Tried it last night - A-mazing!

You take your zucchini and twist it through and it comes out in spaghetti shaped strands. I blanched it in boiling water briefly then put it in a baking dish. I topped it with ground turkey cooked with green pepper and seasonings then crushed up some tomatoes to put over and shredded some parmesan and asiago cheese and popped it in the oven til it got hot and bubbly. The whole family loved it! It was very good and just like a spaghetti consistency. Might sound dumb but when you are tired of eating things (veggies) simply sliced this made for a great alternative to change up the shape and texture. I have an alfredo sauce made out of greek yogurt and I think it would be great over the zucchini with some grilled chicken.

That sounds GREAT! I make "lasagna" using zucchini slices instead of noodles, which is delish. But, this is definitely going to be happening soon!

I've not been to weigh-in this week, but I'm hoping to make it in this evening. Unfortunately, it's "that time", so I'm fairly certain I'll show a small gain or stay the same. But, I'm still plugging away. I think I've got 8 weeks left. Ten pounds in 8 weeks seems do-able, even though it sure is tougher to lose at this point in the game. I'm losing Middle School Fat now!!!

I have made popsicles with HNS clear, but they are not like the store pops.

Anyone tried a recipe that they are satisfied with that they can share. Be nice in this hot weather..

Thanks
Patzi

Had maintenance weigh in today, down .5 lbs Yahoo! Still under maintenance goal!

I love the peach mango powdered drink mix up and poured over crushed ice, Yum!!!

Way to go!
My appointment to talk to the counselor about rejoining is next Friday. The new center is only open Mondays and Fridays and she was booked Monday at the times I could meet. I'm wondering when I weigh in after joining - do I have to sit down and talk w a counselor? How long does that take? When I joined before I was outside sales and the center was open 6 days/week. I like to weigh in early ... They are open 9-6. I was hoping I could pop in during lunch but w my new job- 1 work 8-5 with an hour for lunch but the center is 15 min drive so I really only have 30 min. Ugh!!! What to do? I'm already stressed. Lol!

Bigdog: Just explain you are on your lunch hr and let them know upfront, the girls at my center are awesome, I'm usually in and out within 20 mins depending on how many are in front, I go at 9:00 when they open so I'm usually out in 20 mins. Never been during lunch but I'm sure they will work with you. Yes everytime you go to weigh in you have to sit down with them.

good luck

I always weighed in before work at 7:30AM or Saturday morning if my work scheduled changed.. Tell them your time is limited, and you work .. My friend goes in after work, as there are days they are there till 7:00PM. They do work around working people,as 5 of us started at the same time, all work, so I am sure that is not a problem. With your work schedule, probably Saturday or after work would work for you. Also tell them your visit there is limited due to work.. However, first visit I would try to make the time to sit and let them go thru eveything with you, so you do the diet correctly and have a list of any questions you may have.. It is a fantastic program.

Patzi

You are doing fantastic. I am so happy for y ou..
Patzi