Hey everyone...Joining back in. Started on Tuesday. Have about 25-30 lbs to lose. Had first weigh in today and was down 3.8 lbs. Looking forward to participating in the board again. Have been off the wagon for 6 months now sad to say..
Have a great MRC weekend!

I thought this week I was weak because I wanted to choose foods off program so I had that stuck in my head. I went to lunch with my friend and there was a honey glazed croissant served with my salad which is my favorite at this restaurant. I looked at my friend and said oh I think I'm going to eat that. I asked for a box at the beginning of the meal which thankfully was not see through. I stuck it in there and viola out of site, out of mind. My husband was able to enjoy it when he got home from work. I wanted to be extra careful and walk on egg shells because I have my mind set on caving but then I realized with the croissant I didn't even really want it when it was right in front of me and I made the choice to remove it from being in my face. I am feeling STRONG now!

Finally... I made the 50 lb board.. YEAH!!! I went to WI today.. I was determined to hit the 50lb mark this week. I told my counselor that if I didn't hit it today, I was coming back tomorrow.. Luckily, I made it.. 51 lbs to be exact.. Feels so great to hit this milestone. My center doesn't do rocks, so I'm trying to decide what I want to do to celebrate.. Without food.. What a great way to start the weekend..

Hope ya'll have a great weekend.. See less of you next week..

Way to resist Mary... It's so hard to resist food that is in your face... Super smart to get it out of sight.. Congrats..

Congrats & Great Job! I would go buy a new purse!

Awesome job! You should be so proud of yourself!

Mary, Mezoo,

You are both doing great. Good for you!

Congrats! Maybe you can make yourself a rock - our center uses these green translucent rocks that are square and about the size of a quarter then writes on them with a silver permanent marker. It's cool. That's a great accomplishment!

That is awesome Mary! You are strong!

Welcome back Rocki! I've seen your posts on the C25K thread. Are you still running?

Glad you had a good trip. Was Peru awesome? I'm sure you're right about the water. That is interesting about about customes and good to know.

I really want some almonds. They have a lot of protein. why aren't they an option

I eat the vanilla pudding with almond extract for my creamy sometimes. I've also considered adding the almond extract to the chocolate pudding or the hot chocolate - I get the urge for nuts too. I think there is a vegetarian version of MRC that includes nuts. I'm sure it has to do with their fat content.

Salaam,
Wow, 45 lbs! I completely understand the delay in your mind to adjust to your new body. In the past I lost 52lbs on another program and it took me a long time (and seeing myself in pictures) to have the mental picture line up with reality. I think taking the pics, measurements and body comp will definitely help with that.
Gabriela

Kudos to you! It's those daily decisions that add up!