Thanks ilbneg. Cashews are a great idea for that time of night. I was better yesterday, but I was also busy in the afternoon and evening. I think that makes a lot of difference for me. I don't need anything mid-morning because I am usually out running errands. My bad times are when the kids come home from school and before bed. I need to plan to use calories during those times.

So far so good for me. But the weekends are always the hardest, as I'm out of my routine. Wish me luck.

I did okay at Friday graduation party - stayed with in my WWP+ and calories. Yesterday was on plan but odd in terms of a mix and match of food - no set menu just leftovers in odd combinations.

Today is back to a menu set this morning but no planned exercise. Looking forward to an hour on the patio with my book. Today is also the end of the week for being on plan. I have been good with food but I have been getting a little lax with activities.

Tomorrow is weigh-in and the start of another week to try to be on plan.

Hi All - I'm still "hanging in there" sometimes by the skin of my teeth but I'm staying pretty close to my points (WW Points+). I'll find out on Tues at the dreaded weigh in. It's hard at times 'cause I just get sick of being on a diet. Thanks goodness I have 3FC to inspire me. TTYL

I'm a few days behind all of you as I just started today, but I'd love to join in to help get through this first week.

I'm following the Dukan Diet and the first 7 days are the Attack phase - very strict, plus the adjustment to low carbing.

As part of an attempt to not eat anything else tonight, I'll report on my week on plan. I did 2500 cal of exercise (v. 1500 target). I had an average for the week of 1720 cal per day (v. 1800 target). I had 2 days over 2000 but not by much: 2049 and 2173. I'm gonna call it a win, though I know there is room for improvement. On to week 2 on plan!

Awesome success ilbnej! I'm so impressed by your tracking the calories and exercise.
I started the week planning to track all calories. I haven't. I have written down everything that I have eaten with calories that I was sure of. I know that I have eaten a whole lot less that I was eating. No binges, no seconds, no large portions.
I am a bit disappointed that I am not down more than 2 pounds in 6 days. I am happy for those 2 measly pounds and I feel much more in control of myself. In the past, I have been able to drop 6+ lbs the first week of WW or any other diet, but I am older now. I know that I can improve by really buckling down and counting calories and by upping the exercise, so that's what I'll have to do.

I made it through my first day yesterday and am at work today with a bag of on plan food and feeling good about committing to staying on plan today.

DDB, it sounds like you are doing very well! I am a weirdo who gets comfort/calm from the accounting/tracking/calculating process. I think because it makes me feel in control. If I do A & B, C will happen. Who knows? A two pound loss in a week is awesome! I was down 1.5 this past week, totally on plan, and that's about what I expected (I'm obviously not on an agressive plan at 1800 cal/day average).

Usually a first week loss is mostly water weight (from switching to less processed/sodium rich foods), which is why it is usually doesn't continue to be replicated in the following weeks. Maybe you had already squeezed out some of your sodium bloat before you started.

In any event, don't loose heart, if you do A (eating a controlled amount of calories) and B (burning extra calories through exercise), C (weightloss) will happen. It might not happen as quick as you would like, but this is a marathon, not a sprint. This is the way I will have to eat for the rest of my life to maintain my ideal weight once I get there.

If I can do this, ANYONE can.

Hi Everyone! Well I made it through the week with some success. I lost what I gained the week before + another lb. So I'm a happy camper. So I will commit to another week; hopefully it will be a good one,eh? Hey there DDB girl - you've done awesome-way to go! A cold rainy :rainy: day again today - still waiting for spring & it's nearly summer (according to the calendar). It'll be a shocker when it does get here. Anyway gotta' go. If I missed anyone my apologies. TTYL.

Way to go, Laffalot! That is awesome!
I'll be happy to trade you some of the summer we've been having here in Texas for over a month now. So hot and humid already, I'm dreading July and August.

Hey I want to start today May 25 I love this one week on plan idea. I will drink all my water and watch those calories a little closer !!!!

Great job, laffalot! That's not "some success", that's SUCCESS! You made it through the week, you lost what you had gained, and you lost another pound.

I am down 2.9 for the week. I am happy that I made it through the week. On Monday, I took the kids out to dinner as the husband had a work event. I let them talk me into one of those buffet places. I had a big salad with the local dressing (which was awful) and then I tried to pick only the non-fried foods, no pastas, no mexican bar, etc. There was almost nothing to eat except the salad bar and even that had too much potato salad, etc. Of course, after not eating much, I did find some appealing things on the dessert table. I told the kids that we are never going there again. Even they were trying to pick healthier things and found it hard. No one wants to eat canned green beans swimming in liquid. yuck. I left there hungry and mad at myself for going. It would have been better to spend the money at a regular restaurant and been able to choose better food. If I'm going to blow it, I want to enjoy it! I got home and proceeded to hunt for something to satisfy me so I ended up making a bad situation worse.
But yesterday was a new day, and today, and tomorrow. I can have bad days, I can have bad meals, and I can make better choices the next time I eat.

Congrats to everyone staying ON PLAN!!

I am finishing up Day 4 - still feeling good and excited to be making this change in my life.

Ohmydogs, 33 pounds is amazing! You go girl! I cant wait be able to say ive lost that much!

Im with you, I also love the saying one day at a time, so one week seems like a great goal!