Happy friday Danielle! Oh I cant believe you are finally gonna get that puppy! How long have I known you and you've always wanted one...they are alot of work I'm tellin ya! LOL! And just think of all those long walks you are gonna be getting in! I'm very excited for you!

~melissa

Happy Monday Slimfasters! How did the weekend go? Weekends are always the toughest for me to stick to plan. This weekend both the hubby and I were really sick it was all we could do to drive somewhere to pick something up to keep the kids fed. Needless to say when I did eat it wasnt good. Feeling somewhat better today but maybe because I've got no choice but to get up and out the door. One more week before spring break!

My plan for this week is to reduce my calories by quite a bit to compensate for the lack of exercise. My goal is for 1300 a day, we'll see how it goes, I refuse to go through the day feeling hungry.

So what is your plan for a successful week? have a wonderful day today!! Be good!!

Goooood Morning Girls! Gosh it sure got quiet in here didn't it? I hope ya'll are all busy taking care of yourself and moving those tushies and that's why you haven't been in to visit. I gotta say, *I* haven't been moving much of anything lately, struggling big time over here. The mental game is so huge for me right now, like a huge huge boulder in my path. Struggling to find a way around it or to move it off the road, so far not so good. I'm still having my SF but I'm snacking alot, and not always on good healthy stuff. Exercise has been non existent as well and that is never good for me since I have a thing for trying to get moving already. Ugh, I just need to quit the belly-aching and get off my butt and do this. The right way.

I hope you are all ready for a great week! I need to have a great week, get myself going again. Post up and let us know how you're doing, even if it's not been good or going as planned!!

Have a good day girls, I'll check in w/ you later.

How'd your day go Danielle? I'm so sorry you've gotta deal with this tummy side effect. I swear if its not one thing its another...whats the lesser of 2 evils? I hope that you ended up having a great day despite it. We can do this woman! I know we can!

I turned things around today despite this darn sickness. Almost made it through my classes, had to leave my last one early due to uncontrollable coughing. But...I DID meet my calorie goal for today and I even exercised!!! I was just feeling so much better this evening I thought I'd get on the ol elliptical and see how it felt. I ended up going for 30 minutes. Would have maybe gone longer but I didnt have shoes on (told you I was just seeing how it felt) and my toes were getting tingly. Water is almost none existant but I'd say today was a success!! Keeping my fingers crossed for another great day tomorrow! Whenever i feel like just using sickness as an excuse I keep telling myself that June will be here soon. I have family coming in June and I really dont want to be this big when they get here. Cant waste a day! Everyday must be about meeting goal! I'm ready to do it again tomorrow!

~melissa

Melissa I am so proud of you. Even thru sickness and you are still making an effort. What an inspiration to me, especially right now when I find myself struggling and questioning whether it's worth it at all to try.

I am struggling, trying desperately to just tread water right now. Eating was alot better yesterday and my water is never a problem, been doing it for so many years it's second nature. At least I've got that going for me.
Exercise is not happening again and it's only getting harder and harder for me to do. I know alot of this has to do with the switching of medications. Being so low on the one I'd been on for months is causing alot of upheavel in my recovery and only started the new one yesterday at a very very low dose..so I am in major transition and just trying to get thru each day with my sanity in tact. I'm hoping that this will do it, that this will give me what I need to feel good but to allow me to get the weight off. Not expecting a cure or a way to drop the weight w/out trying, but just let me get the results I want after working so hard.

Going to look at some puppies today in Queen Creek, should be fun. I am excited to get a dog, especially a puppy! I need a companion around here, all my kids are getting older and don't need their ole mom hovering around.
Give me something to do instead of always lamenting about my weight.

Have a great day. It feels like it's just you & me Melissa. Did we lose everyone else again???? I hope not.
Anyways, I'm off to visit the pooches. I'll check in later with you.

Danielle you ARE worth it! This battle IS worth it! I know its all so darn frustrating right now but its never an excuse to give up on you! You deserve a healthy life, you kids and dh deserve a healthy mom and wife! You've come so far, and those meds are going to get figured out eventually just dont give in! I hope you had fun looking at puppies! Maybe not thinking about losing and just focusing on healthy eating is the right way to go right now. Put the scale away and just be healthy!

Well, first exam of the week down now to get my paper done! I'm feeling pretty good today, going to go for that elliptical again this afternoon! I think my sickness has my tastebuds playing tricks on me because my Blueberry crisp bar sure was sweet this morning!

I hope everyone is doing great!! We sure do miss all the chatter! This journey to lose weight is so much easier when you've got friends to help you along the way!

Have a fantastic Tuesday!!

~melissa

Happy Wednesday to anyone out there! I had another fantastic on plan day yesterday. Stayed in my 1300 calories and did 1 HOUR! on the elliptical!!! Granted I went a little slower but I did it!!! The scale is even finally moving in the right direction but since my official weigh in is Friday that will have to wait!!

I'm looking forward to another wonderful day today!!! Feels good to be in control even if I am a big coughing phlem ball lately! LOL!

Have a wonderful day...sure would love to hear from you....anyone?!

~melissa

Hi Karmelkissed!! Welcome! I'd love to have you join in and chat!! The more the merrier and the stronger we can be!! Good luck to you too~! I hope today has been a fantastic day for you!!!

~melissa

I'm gonna start singing....Lonely...I'm so lonely...dont have no body...LOL! I'll just talk to myself! I did another hour on the elliptical last night!! Stuck to my 1300 calories during the day! Doing fab!!

Today so far is another on plan day, forgot to take my bar to school with me but luckily the little store there carried shakes so I had one of those instead. And then after classes instead of taking the bus to the parking lot where my car is I walked. Only about a mile maybe but its still burning calories!!

tomorrow is my official weigh in!! Can you believe I'm actually excited for it!! LOL!

Have a great day!

~melissa

I am pretty new here, not a big poster but was excited to see that the Slim Fast had its own thread!!! I started the pre made shakes last week and dropped 4.5 pounds since last Monday. I wanted to show what I am eating and ask a few questions....
Morning - milk chocolate slimfast shake
Lunch - milk chocolate slimfast shake
Dinner - a weight watcher or lean cuisine meal plus a veggie
Snack - varies, fresh fruit, jell-o, graham crackers.

I also have been walk/jogging 3-5 miles every other day and the Walk away the Pounds tapes/dvds on the other days.

Are the bars Slimfast makes good and do you eat them instead of a shake? Can you add bananas and stuff to the premade shakes and put it in the blender?

THANKS!!!

Hi FL Mom!! So glad to meet you! I was feeling so alone! LOL! Congrats on some GREAT success so far!! Way to go!! I personally dont really like the bars. I find them way too sweet. But I did find some that I like, the blueberry crisp and the cherry crisp that dont seem to be quite as sweet as the chocolate ones. The bars are really good taste wise I'm just not a big sweet person. Funny thing to say on this plan right! LOL! And I add banana to my lunch shake. I use the chocolate powder and add half a banana and 1 Cup of ice and blend. Thats my favorite shake of the day! I bet you could do the same with the premade ones too. Give it a try! Strawberries are good add ins too!

Keep up the good work!! You are doing so GREAT!!! Cant wait to hear more successes from you!!

~melissa

Good morning!! Okay official weigh in for me down 2.5 lbs! I finally made it to the 20 lbs lost! yay!!

Didnt get to the elliptical last night, I was too busy studying for a macroeconomics exam I have today. Then its spring break!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous day!!!

~melissa

Thanks Melissa - CONGRATS to you too!!!! 20 is AWESOME!!!

I am looking at getting an elliptical, what brand do you have? I saw one at Dicks Sporting goods that is a Pro-form on sale from 469.99 to 299.99... did you do research before buying? My kids want me to get one so they can play on it!!! The weather is getting so nice now I love being outdoors... I am undecided.......

Well good luck!! and thanks for the reply!!!

happy Friday FL MOM!!! I did research ellipticals before buying but the biggest thing for me was price. I didnt have alot to spend but I didnt want junk. I ended up getting a bodyfit by sports authority for $299. I'm really really happy with it. It doesnt have all the bells and whistles some of the higher end ones have but its got moving arms or stationary, adjustable tension 8 levels, heartrate monitor, goes forward and backward, calorie counter, speed, time and it super quiet. The only thing I wish it had was a waterbottle holder. But I think I can rig something up I just havent done it. I love it because I love tv and I can hop on there while I watch my favorite shows and watch guilt free.

Thanks so much for the support! It really means alot!

My exams are over and I'm a free woman for a whole week! Now if only I could stash the kids somewhere too! LOL! I hope everyone is having a great day and is ready to have a fantastic weekend!! Be good! You deserve the best!

~melissa