Lucci: I agree with Slip. Garlic cloves should be used as a seasoning, not as a veggie. Too many carbs, though it is delicious.

Slip: Feel better!

Steph, sounds fun. Have heard that Cirque de Soleil is fantastic. Happy shopping! Careful with the "party" part of the bus, you are have not been in training for partying. So exciting.

Haha Slipfree, I definitely haven't been in party mode these past 5 months. I will take it easy. Don't want to be sick tomorrow as it is a free day to go shopping. Love shopping in Vegas.

Scale victory this morning - after 3 days of Phase 3 I have lost 0.4 lbs which is fantastic! Wasn't expecting that at all. I don't feel so bad going away now. Will probably put on a few lbs over the weekend but thanks to IP, I have the tools to get back on track. I'll check in when return.

Tired from vacuuming. For my 40lbs lost -we got a new vacuum. Boy does this think have suction! I actually enjoyed getting my place in order and moved the furniture. I enjoy the support of 3FC and thank you for your supportive comment LUCCILOVE!

I just got back from WI and lost 7.8 lbs this week which brings my total lbs lost to 51 lbs and total inches lost to 41. I'm so excited and never thought I could get to this point back when I was in the 240's.

Steph- Have fun on your trip and be careful with alcohol! I got really sick in January when I went out drinking. Apparently you're not supposed to do shots on IP...who knew?! ; )

Slip- Hope you feel better soon!

dlr9774 -My pleasure - we all need to be supportive and realistic

Do u have a dyson? I have one and they are super powerful-have to be careful

KookySuki - that is amazing!!! that is ALOT of weight in 1 week. Did you do something new or different! So proud of u!!!

had a yummy seabass recipe last night so good and easy. I will post later

Lucci- Thanks! I switched things up this past week. I really upped my water intake, which was something I've not been good about in the past. I also changed my eating schedule a bit by eating half of my dinner protein at lunch and then having a lighter dinner with the remaining half of the protein. I've been eating restricteds late morning/midday. I didn't eat any of the restricted vegetables, not on purpose...just didn't do it. I also started walking yesterday at lunch time, but I think it's too soon for that to have an effect. Also, last WI was close to TOM, so I think I was bloated with extra water weight last WI.

I'm so excited to be so close to the 180's! I'm happy with my progress so far, but I'm greedy for more. I think the weather getting warmer is making me realize I need to buckle down to reach goal this summer.

Hi everyone,

Seriously, Kawaii asked me what the best part of losing the weight was- now I know it, Regular cold medicine with a decongestant! Have not been able to use one for 10 years because of my blood pressure. I can breathe! Took a long nap this afternoon. Hoping that I am on the mend.

Kooky- awesome weigh in! Glad that your starting to walk. Wish the spring weather was here. It was 60 yesterday, more rain and ice tonight.

Luccilove, looking forward to your sea bass recipe.

Dlr,love those rewards. Still loving my new living room chairs.

Steph, glad that you are still losing in Phase 3.

Thank you all for your get well wishes.

Slip: Hope you feel better soon.

Kawaii: Have a great weekend in Boston!

Steph: I have seen 2 Cirque shows, they are AMAZING!!! Have a good trip!!

dlr: A new vaccum doesn't sound that exciting for 40lbs lost. LOL But it is nice to have a really good vaccum!

Kooky: Great WI this week, your totals are awesome!!

We leave tomorrow and then fly out Friday morning, still a little more packing to do. Can't wait to hear how everyone is doing when I get back.

Want2b- Have fun in Hawaii! Enjoy the sunshine

Ugh... Dreading my WI in a few hours now.. TOM!!! I feel bloated.. Grrrr stupid measley 1.2lbs!

Good luck at your WI Kawaii and have a great weekend in Boston! If you're up a little this week for TOM, you'll probably have a bigger loss next week. That's what just happened to me. : )

Want2b-Have a great vacation!

Dlr- Congrats on losing 40 lbs!

i feel for you. it's TOM for me too and i feel bloated and horrible. it'll be a lot better next week.

Wishing you luck, Kawaii!

So I must be stressed! I forgot to WI yesterday! LOL oh my! I didn't realize it until 10pm last night. So this morning I am down 3lbs. My body must be adjusting to the medication again, yeah!