Jace....so sorry about your loss and sad news....it's really hard, I know. I had just lost 34 pounds on the SB diet when a death happened in our family....I totally ate due to grief and gained it all back plus more....just get back on plan and don't give up like I did....I have my regrets now, but it was comfort food and I guess I needed that at the time....with all you have had on your plate, I can see why you are frustrated, but you can get back OP and start losing again....I'm cheering for you....

Jenifer, Fiftieslady coudn't have said it any better! You know how I feel and we're here for you! Just have a good weekend and get back on when you feel you're ready!

Denise it was so weird I was just thinking to myself I wonder where she is and if she's doing okay and then I saw your post! Glad to see your back and sitll OP and doing great! Just know that you were missed.

I am so sorry that your life has been so stressful. I know how that feels. I have noticed that as you make some kind of positive changes, like we all have with MRC, that major things/obstacals happen. You could look at them as a reason to put what you are doing on the backburner or as a challenge to see how commited you are. There is no wrong answer to what you do, just your answer. Remember, you are only human and can only do so much.
I chose to try and stay on plan through my trials. It was helpful to me since there was so much I could not control, the plan gave me a way to control what I was eating. I chose to put my life and health first. I used this as a way to change not only my eating habits but my thinking and coping habits. But that was my choice. You can achieve whatever you set out to do. Sometimes the goal is simply survival. You just do what is best for you.
Sending hugs , Please stay online so we can support you as best we can.

Welcome back! I bet camp was fun, even more so since you have lost so much weight already. I could not even imagine eating camp food after doing MRC. Did your system protest?
Good for you to get right back on track!

Jace1234 - I am so sorry for your loss and for all the other stuff going on that's causing stress. When I get super stressed-out I tend to crave carbs. Once I eat them, I feel emotionally satisfied but they don't taste good (like they used to) and I feel "icky". Carb craving has to do with serotonin levels in the brain, but the intellectual side of me doesn't care when the emotional takes over. The center recommends Guggul for carb cravings, and Sam-e and St. John's wart are natural serotonin boosters (available at any drugstore). I haven't found the Guggul helpful, but everyone is different. Exercise boosts endorphins too. Journaling works for me. Just remember to treat yourself with kindness and care (plenty of sleep, staying OP, seeking support), and you will get through this.

Rough night - I'm working an overnight shift to fill in for someone on vacation. There's a huge tub of red licorice and some chocolate chip cookies on the desk, and leftover pizza in the kitchen. I brought a hard boiled egg, some veggies, and a couple of HNS to get me through the night, but those cookies are calling me!! So far, so good - only about 3 hours to go.

Taking my dad out for Father's Day - he chose Olive Garden. Last year, we had him over for brunch at our house but we've recently moved and we're not ready for company. I'm planning on having the salad and mussels. Hoping I can avoid the temptation (again!)!

Mary...you are sure being tested aren't you...good luck...you can do it...if not...enjoy and get back OP afterwards....

Thank you for your kind words, I truly took them to heart and learned new strategies from your suggestions. Thank you for that. I hope that we will continue to be able to visit through 3 fat chicks! LOL

I am so sorry for your loss. Those life happenings can effect us in so many ways...body, mind, and spirit. I hope as the days pass you will find comfort. Just do the best you can and get back OP as quick as you can. When your body feels better, you will feel better emotionally. Don't give up! Spend special time with your grandmother and make some more memories. Here's a

I am so sorry for your loss. Those life happenings can effect us in so many ways...body, mind, and spirit. I hope as the days pass you will find comfort. Just do the best you can and get back OP as quick as you can. When your body feels better, you will feel better emotionally. Don't give up! Spend special time with your grandmother and make some more memories. Here's a

I hope you made it through the night shift unscathed by all the "icky" food around you. That can be tough. Good luck at Olive Garden tomorrow. Your plan sounds good. Eating out can be really tough too. I am going to a party tonight and I am afraid what will happen, although I'm going to do the best I can.

I found this great quote the other day and thought I would share it with you as food for thought.

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." --George Eliot

I wrote this in my journal the other day...I can do this...I will do this...I have to do this.

Thanks for the great information. I was going to buy it today at the center and was struggling with the $ part....will definitely try this.

Thanks everyone for the great posts!

Congratulations

Hi Everyone,
Hope you are all having a great weekend...

dla - welcome back, missed you, hope camp was alot of fun :0)

I went for WI today and was happy to be down 2 more lbs for a total of 39.5 lbs, SOOOOOO close to the 40 lb board but it was not to be mine today. I would love to lose 6 more by the end of June but I'm still happy with my progress. The consultant did my measurements as well and I have lost a total of 39.25 inches, WOW!! We did the Tanita and I have only lost 1 lb of muscle mass since the beginning, interesting, I would have thought I would gain muscle with the workouts I have been getting. I can feel the muscles becomeing firmer, oh well - The Tanita is a bit of a mystery anyhow...
I'm sure this is no surprise to anyone but Holy Cow it is blistering hot here right now, high 90's to 102 today, Heat Index 105... ughhh... I am seriously trying to avoid the heat as much as possible so I went for an early morning run (rather than late afternoon) today. I am currently on week 5 of the C25K program and hanging in there. I have set a goal to run a 5k in Ellijay, GA this fall in October, the 1st weekend of the Ellijay Apple Festival. Very excited to finally make this committment :0) I've chosen Ellijay b/c this is a fave vacation spot for my family and we have been trying to go to the Apple festival for several years so why not add this to the trip? I hope everyone has a great rest of their weekend and a very Happy Father's day with their loved ones. Take Care