Hello Featherweights! I've been lurking here on your part of the forum for a few days and I'd really love to join you. I have about 5-10 pounds left to lose (I'll decide at 145 if I keep going to 140 or try to maintain that) and it's becoming increasingly difficult. I've maintained at 150 for the last year and a bit after losing 20 pounds by doing Weight Watchers on my own but these last few stubborn pounds have really got me down. The last two days I've just thrown in the towel and been eating quite badly even though I have no flex points left this week.

I got a good kick of motivation this morning and I think it's just what I needed. I'm going to Portugal with my boyfriend next Monday and I'd like to have a very good week beforehand and try to stay partially on plan while I'm there. Anyway, this morning, after a night of BBQ and cake and alcohol, I was complaining to him that I ate far too much last night and I'm getting so discouraged because I'm so close to where I want to be and sometimes it just seems easier to stay where I am since I already know I can do that. He's very supportive but he surprised me today when he said that instead of him doing work and me organizing to move into my new flat that we should walk somewhere. So he got out of bed, went to the wall and took off the brochure-sized map of our little city, and then chose a route for us that we haven't done before. It was a small thing but it made such a difference to the way I was feeling at that moment. So that was the kick in the behind that I needed to have a good week - I have a great guy and I'm going to go on a great vacation and even if I do indulge a bit in Portugal I know I can do it because even when I feel like I'm not supporting myself, I have him to help me along!

Right, sorry for the ramble, he just made me very happy and we're leaving in about an hour

As I was saying, I've finally gotten that little kick to really try and commit, at least for this week, even if I relax a bit on holiday with my points. I will make good choices! My goal is to be 145 for my graduation at the end of July but that's not seeming possible because I've been re-committed to counting points for 5 weeks and have lost only a pound. These last 5-10 are really difficult and so I'm hoping I can gain some knowledge from you all over here about what's working for you in order to shake things up and get to goal.

Apologies for the long-winded introduction!! I can't wait to meet you all!

Welcome to the Featherweights - guess we'll see you when you get back. Hope you had a fab time - we've been to Portugal a couple of times and love it there!!

hi there! you are almost there!!