Hello again.

Annie, I tried running last year but found it I'm much happier with brisk walks. I used Couch to 5K and was really happy with the program though. Have you checked it out?

Okie, I'd love to see a pic of your hair once you get it done. I'll look forward to that.

Tanner's mom - Hooray!
That's an amazing weight loss for one week! You must be so pleased!

Shelflife, I like the SF Fiber Choice chewables. They work well, are inexpensive and easy to find. I eat a lot of cheese when I'm doing phase 1 and end up taking the Fiber Choice twice a day instead of just once to stay comfortable.

Lisa, I hope you feel better soon.

Debbie, I ate out too many times over the holidays too. We traveled a lot and always seemed to be on the road at mealtimes. It's expensive and not as much fun as it used to be. These days, I like my own cooking better than most restaurant stuff and I know what I'm eating when I fix it at home. I hope this will be the end of your breakfasts out for a while.

Thanks Windsong and Heidi! I will feel better tomorrow when I am back to eating right and taking care of myself again. Biggest Loser + healthy foods = a much happier and less shaky me.

It's my own fault, but I'm on a mission this time. I just want to feel better. Of course, fitting back into my clothes will be exciting for me, but feeling better is the key. Saw a "Freaky Eater" episode yesterday with a girl addicted to cola, drank 30 cans/day on average. She actually was one they couldn't get to. It was really sad, but she was all skinny and everything, and pre-diabetic from the amount of sugar she was consuming daily. Even the knowledge of her blood sugar and insulin levels didn't get her to cut back.

I don't need to get that far I don't think. I'm too afraid of everything. I got the short-end of the stick as far as family history goes. I'm 30. Time to suck it up and just be healthy. Hey, I quit smoking right? Oct 29, 2008. That was hard. If I can do that, certainly I can do this.

Good luck and blessings to everyone getting started up again tomorrow! Hugs!

Lisa

Morning friends

Nate, my DH (who was born and raised in Alabama) would love your dinner last night. I never did learn to cook southern style.

Shelflife, I hear your concern about staying on plan while away from home. I will be staying at my DD2's for ten days this month while that are on vacation and I'm absolutely scared to death that I won't be able to stay on plan. I'm not the type of person that does well in someone else's home. I need to be doing something almost all the time. But all we can do is our best in any situation.

Lady Windsong and Lisa, good luck tomorrow.

Many of you are enjoying your last day of vacation before going back to work tomorrow. Oh how I remember that feeling but don't miss it. Retirement is all that folks look forward to, trust me.

I just got back from my walk even thought my right foot is fussing a little. Hopefully it is just "old age". Last night I drug in all of the totes and will start going through each one to donate what is no longer needed or wanted and will then start packing everything away for next year. So, the house is going to be a mess for the next few days until I get it all organized.

Debbie, I noticed the same thing this holiday season........every get together involved food. Like you, I'm so happy to get back to the way I was eating. I also have a similar problem about folks giving us food porn. My DH is tall and thin and can eat anything and everything all day and night and never gain a pound so family and friends always give "him" their leftover goodies which of course call my name and drive me crazy.

Tanner'smom, Way to go!

Just popping in to say "Hi"... Late to the weekend chat, catch you tomorrow

TallandThin, Where are you going on vacation??

So, DH and sons are finishing the last of New Year's dessert, I'm in the computer room. Today went well and I hope to be on plan 100%. I have an appointment with a g.i. specialist, late april and they weigh me and take a measurement of my waist. When I first saw the dr. I hated him but the last time I lost weight when I saw him and I could feel that he was treating me differently. No snow whatsoever here.
take care
Sophie
p.s. I would like to lose 10 lbs by then which is not an unattainable goal. I feel that if I lose more they will think something is wrong with me.

Debbie, Oh how I wish it was a vacation someplace nice and warm! But the reality is that I'll be down at our DD2's taking care of my DGS, their house and three dogs for ten days while DD2 and her hubby go off to some island to bask in the sun. I'm really worried about staying on plan while there too as I don't do well being in someone else's house. I'm trying to think of things to take to keep me busy as there won't be much to do. Plus I plan to walk a lot but in the past if I got bored, I ate..................oh my..........hope I can make it