Hi everybody! Hope everyone's having a wonderful week! I know there's a few of us on spring break right now - always a difficult diet time. It got me! I made it to 31 days on plan then a bag of chips, a couple of cookies, and a piece of lemon cake got me. It wasn't binge-y, it was just massive overeating. Even "normal" people do that one every once in awhile. So today is a new Day 1 - hopefully I can go another 31+! I did however, manage to exercise a bit during my mini-vacation (we went to the beach and it was beautiful!) so I'm hopping right back on - hopefully yesterday's indiscretion won't show too much on the scales. I think I'll still lose - even if it is only 1 lb. - worst case scenario - maintain, and I can handle that.

i started over this weekend too... i messed up on my 30th day! boy, we're in synch. yesterday i did it, so today begins day 2. yesterday was SO HARD, so hopefully today will be easier.

Yeah!!! Spring break! Gonna walk to the park today and hang out in the sort of warm sun! Anyone else on break? Also, started reading the south beach book, has anybody else read this or trying this or a version of it. My Dr. suggested I check it out because my blood pressure is out of control right now, and I keep having these really bad reoccuring kidney infections, so she thought maybe I should check it out and see if it helps.

Happy Birthday Holly!

If you're going to splurge, a birthday is a reasonable excuse to do so!Hopefully you at least enjoyed it!
Jamie: I'm on break too. I've got a couple of books I'd love to get to, but I know I really need to start my reading for a difficult course I have next term. :P Oh well, a break is a break and I'm lucky to have one. And the weather is beautiful, despite the bleak weather predictions! Hurray!

Sunseeker-I'm on South Beach. I really like it, it doesn't feel so much like dieting, more like I'm treating myself to fresh foods. My uncle is a pharmacologist and perscribes the diet to people with high blood pressure, cholesteral, heart problems, as well as people that just need to lose weight. My parents are on it, grandparents, boyfriend, his dad and several of my friends. Check out the South Beach thread on the 3fc board for FAQ and their take on the diet. I'd suggest it to anyone like me that needs to conquer cravings but don't want to count points or carbs or calories. That's just my oppinion though...

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I went to Minneapolis to see a play, go to a Buddhist temple, and powershop. Luckily, I was with my mom so we ate wonderful healthy meals. I have a test tonight in my world religion class so I better get going on that. I don't get spring break because my classes are for 3 hours, 1 night a week and end earlier than other state schools. I'm jealous of everyone that gets to go do something fun for a week.

I decided not to weigh in until April 1st since TOM is soon and it will just depress me to see a gain, even if I know its just because of that. Have a great day everyone!

You ladies with spring breaks, ENJOY! It sounds like you definitely are. (-: Mine is in 2 weeks, I can't wait! I'm flying up to SD to be with my family & work on the house that DH & I are moving into in June! So it'll be very productive, and good family time as well.
Meredith--did you go to the Mall of America? That's the ultimate place to powershop. (-: I'm glad you enjoyed your weekend.
I just made "chicken strips" where you cut skinless chicken breasts into strips, coat with LF ranch/water, and then with crushed cornflakes/parsley. Then I just had to bake 'em in the oven for 10 minutes! SO good, and I'll love the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Have a great night everybody!

Hello girlies!

I hope everybody is doing fine.

I am back at work after a nice Spring break! Nice but not wonderful eating wise...I am actually very glad to be back at work and back into my routine. I need to lose these last 20 pounds man! I'll do it!!

Have a good week!

Sacha

Hi Sacha!
I was JUST THINKING earlier tonight, that I hadn't seen you on here in awhile, and then you appeared! (-; I'm glad you enjoyed your spring break.
I'm with ya on the "last 20 pounds" thing--well, I have 25 actually, but still. It's HARDER at the end, isn't it? My husband thinks it's partly because I've gotten more satisfied with myself, so I've become complacent. I think he's on to something....
Anyway I'm glad to see you back on the board.....you're right, we WILL get these last 20 or so pounds, and reach those goals!!!

jenicra, it wasn't my birthday... i am confused?

i had a reallyreallyreally hard day yesterday but i feel mostly better this morning. and i'm going ot be late for work if i don't leave NOW.

Welcome back Sacha! I hope everyone is enjoying their spring breaks. I'm done with school and it kind of sucks not having breaks like that anymore, but then again, I don't have to study and take tests anymore. The new avatar is my puppy Emma. She's my walking buddy. But that was a couple months ago when she was little...

I'm with you Sasha and Jen24, I just need to lose 20 lbs....and these lbs just don't want to go away.

I think your husband mayi be on to somthing as well Jen24. To lose the previous 30 lbs I would get up early and go running, I was hitting the gym constantly...I would cancel fun activities or outings to make it to the gym or to get in my run first....those days seem so long ago. I rarely get up to run, I haven't been to the gym in several mos....but I haven't gained back any weight, just have been maintaing....really just watching what I eat and that's it.

How do we get motivated to get rid of these last 20????

Holly - I reread and reread your post to see why I had thought you had said it was your birthday - even I couldn't figure it out at first. Then - tada - I figured it out - I thought you'd said you'd messed up on your 30th BIRTHday - but you just said day. I thought you looked too young to be 30! Duh - but, hey, happy birthday when you DO get there! Gosh, I must of been TIRED.

Well, now that I feel like a total dork, how's everyone else doing? I think you 20-lbers have a point - once you get to a place where you feel so much more comfortable, it's probably a lot harder to get motivated. Plus, you lose weight slower too.

Day 1 (yesterday) went well, but I, too, struggled. There's something about those first few "clean" days that are just so darn difficult. Feeling better today - hopefully I'll get a run in this afternoon. Goal - 2 miles. I'll check back in later. Have a wonderful day everybody!

jen - Yes.. after you reach a certain point.. its much harder and slower to lose the weight and motivation is less.. because you are pretty happy with how you look. Thats exactly the position I am in. If someone has a magic solution.. I am all ears. Although, I think I just need to reach that point where I am really ready to lose my final 10. That was how it worked for me the first time around.. I never lost weight until I was completely ready to.. which was why all my previous attempts failed.

Anyways.. just wanted to say hi and admit I am lurking, but not quite successful enough in my latest attempt to post.

I'm having a rough day. I can't seem to get my butt moving. I really need to get some exercise in today. I think I'm going to cut my hair and color it this afternoon. Sometimes doing silly stuff like that can get me motivated to exercise or clean the house or even do homework. Its worth a shot. Have a great Tuesday everyone, especially you lucky ones on spring break.

Tonic--good to see you around again! I appreciated your insight on those "last few" pounds....amazing how much tougher it is! BUT, it's worth it to have gotten to the point we're at, no? (-;
Meredith, I hope your day got better! How did the hair turn out?

Well ladies, those of us need to lose the last 10/20/25 pounds....what's our plan of attack? Certainly we can figure this out together & come up with some good ideas.
(-; One thing I've thought of (which is a no-brainer) is the fact that the motivation is going to HAVE to be much more intrinsic than extrinsic at this point. We have to do it for OURSELVES alone, and for the internal satisfaction of good health & of having reached a goal. I know I've gotten pretty accustomed to getting compliments/comments on my weight loss, and yet I know they'll slow down sometime in the near future, and stop altogether at some point. So, I have to find a way to still feel really good about it, when other people aren't exclaiming over me constantly! (-; My DH is such a help; he's very complimentary & sweet to me which I'm thankful for. Anyway, these are just my musings on the topic for now. Anyone else, please add your thoughts!!