202.2 this morning. I did OK eating-wise this weekend. I went to the farmer's market yesterday, finally- my first one in this new city. It was wonderful, and I'm going to make it a point to go next week as well. I'm still not hitting my 10,000 steps regularly. I'd say I'm getting there about half the time. I'm not going to stress about it at the moment because it's one of many pieces. Today I'll have a tasty lunch of bell pepper slaw and a broccoli/potato/goat cheese salad. Thank you, farmer's market. Probably the same thing for dinner.

Thinking of you ladies! We'll get there.

I'm currently still in that TOM. Can't wait for it to be over so I can see what my weight actually is. I crossed back over into 200 yesterday... hopefully by weigh in day I'll be back in onederland!

Has anyone here heard from Melissa (berryblondeboys). I'm not sure if anyone talks with her on facebook, etc. It's been a while since she's checked in and I was thinking about her.

Diana3271: no, haven't heard from her or seen her on any forums recently either. I hope everything's okay!

Claygirl1518 Yes, hoping everything is OK. I always worry when check-in buddies don't come back for a while.

Houston, we have a whoosh! I weighed at exactly 200 yesterday and then 198.2 today!! I almost couldn't believe it. Is it possible? I suppose so. I've been so busy lately and eating well has become a habit so I guess I've been "on plan." I'll take it! I haven't been under 200 in...a long, long time. I realize it'll take a while for the scale to STAY under 200 but goodness, its nice to be here.

scout : that is awesome! I love whooshes. They are the best! I'm glad you're seeing onderland, it's a great feeling!

I've had a pretty good day. I did my first c25k workout today (challengimg but do able) I just need to find a better place to run. I live in a mountain aRea and there isn't a park with a long paved walking trail near me that I know of. I will keep looking though. I had a bad cheat day yesterday (including chickfila and apple pie) but thankfully weighed in this morning at 198, so I didn't ruin all my hard work, and i got right back on track today. I have been feeling sick today (still Tom type stuff) with cramps, heartburn, and general stomach discomfort. Hopefully that will be gone by tomorrow. We shall see.

Right now my husband is having a rough time because he is quitting his e cigarette (getting off nicotine ) so we can start trying to get pregnant in December. He has been understandably moody the last few days. I just hope it gets easier for him soon.I feel a bit guilty that he's doing this because I showed him the research that it's bad, but he says he wants to do it too. I just hate to see him struggle, I hope he feels better soon.

I hope everyone's having a good week!

Hello, just joined in and looking for words of encouragement I finally crossed that magic number and am standing at 197, first time in 4 years! I love reading everybody's stories and hoping to share mine as well.

That's awesome! Onderland is a magical place. Im also at 197 right now, I just started posting on the "let's get out of the 190s" forum. I'm hoping to lose another 15 lbs by new years (down to 182 would be around the weight I was when I got married, which would be great!) And after that my husband and I are planning on trying to get pregnant (and I'll keep trying to lose weight while we try, and see what happens). Hopefully the weight will continue to come off. Plateaus are evil things, I had a long plateau this summer. I hope not to have another one for a while!

Hello claygirl, I also joined the 190's forum seeing that 1 at the beginning makes a huge difference. I'm hoping never to see the dreaded 2 ever again. My goal for now is 170 but really hoping to get to 150's one day.good luck with your journey and getting pregnant

Thanks claygirl! I haven't experienced a whoosh in a long time so it's a pleasant surprise! Best to you and your husband! I know quitting smoking is a toughie even for such a wonderful reason.

Welcome lulu78! 3FC is a great support and resource.

I weighed in at 198.8 today. I almost expected to be back at 200 overnight. I want to say Onederland crept up on me but I do know I've been making my way here for quite some time. It'll just take some getting used to

I ate very well yesterday-- salads and salmon. I ate OK today-- I grabbed a quick lunch out and got a tuna sandwich at Jimmy John's. Not the best but not the worse thing. I'm going to eat well during the day tomorrow so I can feel good about indulging in pizza in the evening! And over the weekend, I don't know yet. I think I see a trip to both Trader Joe's and the farmers market so I should be eating pretty well.

196.5 this morning, yay! But my bday is coming up and I'm afraid I'll give in to something tasty and completely fattening why is it so hard????

lulu78 - For myself, I have to indulge when the time/motivation is right. Whether or not you indulge for your birthday, you'll make healthy choices before and after so...

199.2 this morning. I've had a doozy of a morning. Stress almost first thing and busy busy. I'm managing it, though. Probably won't weigh this weekend after pizza tonight and drinks tomorrow. I'll need to make sure to drink lots of water. Have a great weekend, everyone!

I did it, I pigged out on Saturday like it was my last day on earth. Italian for lunch, Mexican for dinner not going anywhere near the scale till next weekend. Don't think I could handle the disappointment.

lulu78 Def stay away from the scale if that's what you need. I try to stay away directly after the weekend. It's not worth the stress if it's going to even out.

I haven't been weighing most Mondays for exactly that reason but I did today and was 199.4. A bit up. But I'm confident it will go down. All the more reason to eat well and healthfully today.