Mornin y'all! another pound down, for a total of 7.5 lbs in 6 days! The scale said 317.5!

I probably won't continue to weigh myself every day after the first couple of weeks. I'll probably just keep it to once or twice a week. Although that may be hard, because Alan (my SO) likes to weigh every day...in fact he weighs a few times a day--a bit compusive! LOL

We're working on finishing his office here at home. We bought the flooring last night and are finishing the painting this morning so we can start the floor. He picked a paint color called Brandy Butter, which is a bright happy color! It will keep him stimulated while he works! LOL

We're going to see friends tonight for game night. Our plan is to eat a good meal before going so we won't be tempted by any snacks there.

Have a great Saturday!!

Yeah, Jen! That is fantastic!

I bet with the faux spuds you could do half cauliflower and half potatoes all smashed together to start for picky kids and dhs, and slowly decrease the ratio of potato: cauliflower.

As for me, I have lost about 2 lbs this week. Amazing what a strict policy of no seconds at dinner/no fast food will do.

Good Morning

Congrats Jen and Midwife on your loss this week !!
Nothing exciting to report from my little corner of the world. Not sure what I will get up to this weekend - although as always I am sure the time will fly by.

TTYS

Congrats Jen and Midwife on the weight loss this week. Good for you.

I have been having a so so week so far. No weight loss, but no gain either so that is a good sign. We were away for three days and I tried to eat sensible without eating just salad. I was pleased to see no gain when I got home. Time to get back on track and have a loss for this week. It has been a couple of weeks since I have seen a change on the scale.

Jen, you sound like you are enjoying the low carb diet. I give you credit to limit your carbs like that. I can handle not having the starches, but it is the veggies and fruit that I really miss.

Jilly, how are you doing? You were sure off to a good start, hoping things are still going well for you. Thanks for the soup recipe. It sounds delish.

Okay, off to scout out a stuffed mushroom recipe for supper. If not I guess I will have to make one up. Really, how can I screw that up.

Have a great weekend everyone, keep on losing.

Hi all,

Congrats Jen and midwife!!
Thats a great idea to mix the faux spuds and slowly decrease. I'll try that!!

Newstart - now loss is better than a gain, I'm sure you'll see a change soon. Keep looking up!!

I did another measurements and weigh in lastnight at curves. My last one was 12 days ago. My weight went up, I'm not going to change my ticker yet, but my inches are down 1.25. I have lost at total of 12.5 inches since starting on Nov. 5 2007. I'm happy with that. The lady there said not to worry about what the scale says, as muscle weighs more than fat. She said to give it time and eventually I should see the weight go back down. I will trust her for now, and see what happens. What do you all think?

Have a good weekend, Keep on lossing!!

I know no one else has posted since I last did, and I hate to double post, but I had to share my happiness...

I got on the scale this morning 3 times (including letting it turn of and back on once in between weighings to ensure accuracy!), and all 3 times it said...

315.5! yay! That means I successfully lost weight even while being away for the weekend That is a HUGE victory for me! Travelling typically equates to weight disaster for me, so this is very encouraging

Way to go, Jill! I am so very proud of you! You did awesome! You proved that you are stronger than any temptation that comes your way!!

I was able to resist temptation myself on Saturday. We were at a friend's house for game night, and I did not eat anything there!! It helped that we had a good low carb meal before going.

Newstart: Low-carbing is actually pretty easy for me! The only thing I still struggle with is sweets, but not in a big way as before. This has helped me detox from sugar--I have been sugar free for eight days now!!

Midwife: congrats on your loss!

Slim: inches are really more important, aren't they? I mean, that is the evidence of sticking to your program more than dropping weight on the scale. Great job!

Congrats Jill, it is always great to see the scale down more than you were expecting. I am so proud of you for sticking to your plan while away. I find it very hard. Worth a dancing carrot for sure.

Jen, congrats on being sugar free for eight whole days. You will probably notice that things will tase so much sweeter the first few times that you do end up eating it and it isn't as appealing.

Soontobe, you are doing great, the inches lost is great and even though the scale doesn't move your clothes will be feeling more loose.

My goal is/was 10lbs down for this month. I am 2lbs away and I think if I step it up a gear I could lose those last few pounds. Wish me luck.

Keep on losing everyone.

Woot! We are some on-plan, fat-losing chickies!

Jill, that is so fantastic! The loss is wonderful, and I am so impressed with your determination and resolve at the birthday party.

And Jen, too! You guys have iron-wills!

Newstart, 8 pounds so far is terrific! Good luck with those last two to make your goal!

Soontobe, I agree that inches lost are awesome! Scales are just one measurement of progress and they are not the best. Keep on your plan and your goal will come closer, I know it!!

When I weighed yesterday morning, I was down 20 pounds from the end of September. Hardly speedy weight loss, but both my exercise and my eating are things that I can live with. I went off plan a little bit yesterday. A midwife student I have been working with baked me a chocolate cake as a thank you. I had one piece and it was really good. The nurses helped with the rest. I adjusted my calories for the day accordingly and there you go.

Have a great day, ladies!

Morning, gals!

I made an awesome low carb dinner last night: a casserole with chicken breasts browned in olive oil and garlic, then put on broccoli and covered with a cheese, mushroom and heavy cream mixture. Baked to perfection!!

Hey everyone it sounds like you are all doing really well!! I am very proud of everyone.

I'm sorry ive been away for so long but its tax season and I'm a "part time" preparer and I have been swamped. Ive been putting in 30+ hours a week at the tax site and 8 hours at my second job and I have four college classes plus job application for next year and I can barely find time to sleep, let alone post. Peak time is over in two weeks and I should have a little more time to keep things together and post. And I'll definitly need it. I suspect I am going to put on 10 pounds this tax season.

Anywho, sorry for venting and I hope to be posting more regularly soon.

Again great job everyone!

P

Hi y'all.... I noticed the scale was up about a pound this morning. I think I am going to start weighing in just one day a week, because these fluctuations play with my head! So my official weigh in day will be Sunday.

P: that has to be a crazy job for four months a year! But folks really appreciate the help you give them!

Jen, I so hear ya--I like to weigh frequently when I first start something new, but it's getting to be that time when I need to back off the scale a bit. I'll use Wednesday mornings as my "official" weekly weigh in since I started SB on a Wednesday.

P, you sound insanely busy! We'll look forward to seeing you aorund more when tax season is over!

As for me, I'm done with Phase 1!!! I am "allowed" whole grains, fruits, and other good carbs on Phase 2, but for now, I'm only going to add in some fruit. I'll think about maybe adding bread a couple times a week when I get below 300.

I was wondering if I can get back in this loop? I started posting awhile back on this thread, but then I got sick and have been out of circulation for the last couple of weeks. I'm way behind on my exercising and feel like I'm starting over. I am not completely over this flu (or whatever it is) and it has kept me down and exhausted. But, I think I'm getting better!!! I just really like the support here, so I hope I can fit back in!!

Congrats Jill on your success!