Yep, that's me. I'm stuck again at 152-153, but at least the last plateau showed me that patience pays off.

We'll have signups again before the next BL season begins, usually in May. In the meantime you can hang out and chat with us, or there is a challenge forum to check out.

My cycle is being mean too.

Along with PMS, I've got a horrible sore throat/cough. I think it's allergies from mowing the yard and running outside. I'm downing sugarfree popsicles like they're going to stop making them. It the only thing that makes my throat feel better. Drinking water even hurts, how's THAT possible? I won't be posting a gain this week, which is a relief after the easter candy binge.

I've got 12 weeks until the reunions, I'm thinking about upping my workouts to twice a day. Weights in the mornings, cardio (alternating HITT with steady state longer runs) in the evening. Any thoughts? I'd be taking 1 day off a week from the hard training, but I'd probably do at least a walk on that day, just for the sake of being outside.

I am SO not looking forward to tomorrows weigh in. I am afraid I may be posting my first gain. I just can't seem to get back on the wagon I fell off of. I really think its because too many people are telling me how I good look. Is that weird? I still have 15to 20 lbs to go, lost almost 30lbs, why wont I just finish what I started?

It isn't weird at all. I've been stuck around 155 about a month now, and I think a lot of my lack of motivation is due to people constantly telling me how amazing I look, that I'm "skinny" (HA!), don't need to lose more, etc. I'm glad that they think I look good, but I am satisfied yet. I may "only" have 18 pounds left to go, but it is going to take just as much effort and determination as the first 66, and maybe more.

I agree, not weird at all Mandy. I know I have been there before with the compliments. Yes, the question is why don't you finish what you started? You know you can do this, you've already dropped 30 lbs. You deserve to be healthy, now get out there and DO IT!!!

Dee - What reunions??? I sure hope you feel better today. I see no problem with working out twice a day as long as you are working different muscle groups on the weight training. I've started doing BowFlex every day now to prepare me for when I am in Myrtle Beach and will visit the gym six days a week.

I had a great weekend and got some good workouts in. Yesterday I hung out by the pool and read all day while Mack was diving. I so wish we were still in lobster season; they were all over the place.

I totally understand those last pounds and the compliments. I have been getting tons of compliments and now is when its getting harder with the hunger. Just gotta keep going!

Shannon - Another 3 lbs. this week.... you're killing me. I don't think I'll be able to catch you now. I had my chance; I got lax with the exercise and you blew by me.

You are an inspiration!!!

The bridal shower that has consumed my life for the past month and a half is over. Thank goodness! Now I can back to focusing on me!

I lost 1.5lbs between last night and now, but I already entered my "no loss" for this weigh in and I don't think we can change it, right? Darn it.

I'm another who can relate to feeling accomplished and being content therefore being stuck. Today was the first loss is what seems like forever. I still have a ways to go, even if I don't make my deadline. But I just have to remind and motivate myself to stick with it.

Cat - July 18th is my family reunion with family I haven't seen since I was at my almost highest weight (3 years), and then on July 24-25th is my 20th High School reunion. I'm in denial on that one, I really don't feel that old.

Inkle - I haven't started the spreadsheet for the week, so as long as it's edited by 10pm, I won't know the difference. I think that was Chellez rule becuase she started the tally while she was at work on Mondays. My Mondays at work are crazy enough without that.

Aw, thanks.

It's been tougher though, sometimes all I can think about is food! Ha. Well, I did eat more this past weekend than normal (Chipotle twice, love it waaayyy too much), so hopefully it didn't screw me up too much for losing this week as my weigh ins are Saturday AM.

Well this really sucks. I have to post a gain since I have gained my 3 pound mid-cycle poundage. What gives? I cannot stand this up, down crap. It gets so annoying.

Well I am gald to hear the rest of you doing so well. So many of you close to your goals. I know I will get there eventually, I just need to stick with it.

Just a quick stop by. I finally got into the site to chat . Doing pretty well on the weight loss. It is slow but it is steady Hope everyone is doing well.

Mandy:
When I fall off of the wagon, I've found that it helps to not make a big deal of falling off of it in the first place. I just tell myself that if I can get through one day "on plan", then I probably just stepped off of the wagon for a pee break, and it pulled off without me. One successful day often leads to 2 successful days, and so on, and so on, and so on. You can do this!!

By the by, from my truths and lie, only one person guessed, so I was waiting to see if anyone else would have a crack it.

2 is false. Although I would love to work with grizzlies, my mother has expressly forbidden me working with mountain lions, grizzlies, or any other carnivores that can eat me.

My Grandpa did have 24 kids - 15 with one wife and 9 with another. Although my parents came from huge families, it's only my brother and me.

And yes, I've been bitten by all of those animals. Apparently, I'm pretty tasty. Hence, my mother not wanting me to work with big carnivores.

I just tell myself that if I can get through one day "on plan", then I probably just stepped off of the wagon for a pee break, and it pulled off without me.


Thankyou so much for this. It made my day. Sometimes all its takes is a new perspective.

Dee - I can relate to not feeling that old. I had my 25th back in November 2007; it was so much fun and although I was heavy I didn't feel like the outcast I was in HS.

Mindy - That's right stick with it... YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Shannon - I have never eaten at Chipotle, what do you get. I will be going out of town next week and will be eating on the road a couple times. What would you suggest?

Well I'm off to get my workout in, try some clothes on for my trip next week, do some laundry, and continue to read Twilight. My DIL is obsessed so I decided it would give us something else to talk about and have found that I am actually enjoying it.

Have a good day everyone.