Congrats to all those with clothes falling off...definitely a good problem to have!

Hi Melissa! I waited until I had almost reached my goal to switch to Phase 2, so that in Phase 2 I could lose a little more than my goal to set me up nicely for the glycogen gain that comes with Phase 3. It really is a personal choice though. I did 3 weeks of Phase 2 (the minimum is 2 weeks) and am now on my 13th day of Phase 3. Good luck at your weigh-in tonight!!

Hi Floradeluna! Congrats on your success...getting to TWODERLAND and the promotion! Keep it up girl! I'm so happy for you!

Hey everyone. Congrats on all the loose clothes and nsv's. I've been feeling pretty crappy lately... the weather shifted big time in South Dakota and man is this cold kicking my butt.

So far I've managed to not cheat, though with being sick I've pretty much had to force myself to eat. I've been dealing with the Big C lately and I think TOM will be rearing its ugly head soon as well. I feel like a bloated, snotty, piece of crap. So with all that I'm up 3 pounds according to my scale, maybe it has a lot to do with TOM and being sick.. but it's not very encouraging I can tell ya that.

I will say one thing... all the IP packets I have that I really didn't like.. are getting used up lol. When you can't taste it, you can't complain about it.

I haven't been by lately, lots of stuff going on. Had my WI yesterday and I was down 5.7! I'm so excited about it. I will have been doing this on a month on the 7th and i'm sure that by my next WI I will hit 20. Unlike others my first week was my smallest loss! Thanks again for all the encouragement. It really keeps it going for me.

I'm down 15 lbs. in 3 weeks. I'm hoping I can make that 20 lbs in a month too!

I totally agree with shopping at the thrift store or consignments. I've had the same clothes size wise in the closet for 10 years and am noticing things starting to hang. But hopefully I'll get down a couple of sizes before I need to really shop. Down one so far in some things. Today I noticed even my workout pants were hanging Yoohoo!

My clothes, too! Sending lots of them to the Consignment shop! Picked up a few pairs of pants; okay, they are a little tight; but I know they will fit better in a few weeks. Toying with phasing off for upcoming ankle surgery and then trip to Vegas (early-November). Even tried an omelette with a slice of cheese; felt VERY bloated. Been pretty diligent and have lost 32 pounds since August. Hubby is on maintenance now, and I really want to weigh less than him. Have about 10 more pounds to shed to do that. Great posts, everyone!

flora that is so wonderful, or twoderful as this case may be! Congratulations - a day for celebration to be sure.

Way to go!! Almost choked on my tea as I pictured you walking and the pants falling down. LOL...

I had the strange phenomenon of increasing furniture size too. It was as if my couch grew over night!

NICE! I am sure you will get even more comments once you get the smaller clothes.

Cuba! WOW! I have always wanted to check that place out. What is taking you there? Vacation or something else?



That is so fantastic!! Breaking into the 200's must feel great. I probably wouldn't know whether to be crying or stop grinning. Congratulations on making such a great change to your habits and your health! I am so glad your husband was there to celebrate with you. Nothing makes that moment better than sharing it with someone when it happens!

Congrats too on the new job! You must be feeling on top of the world!



I am sorry you feel so bad. It isn't easy. I was sick on my 10th week and I know it was hard. I think you are doing a great job and SUCH a smart idea to use up those packets you don't like now. Good thinking. Don't worry about the gain, it will disappear when your body is feeling better and TOM has gone again.

WOO HOO!! How nice to have made that point! It has been an important milestone for many of the wives and girlfriends on here. Congratulations!

Wishing you a beautiful day and a Spectacular weigh in! I truly hope you get to the 136 you want!

WOW! 8 years! Isn't it strange how losing weight almost has a "going back through time" feeling to it! Great job! I am sure you must be so happy with yourself and your results.

Congratulations on the scale results! I remember I would just stare at those numbers and think it was so remarkable to be back at those numbers so fast! I hope this factors in to your having a great day!

Welcome Back! That is a great weigh in for one month in!! WOW! You must be doing something right. Congratulations!

From Yahoo Health:
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So... I'm lowering my goal weight to 140! After a message from Linden I started thinking about why I set my goal to 160. It's because that is the lowest weight I even remember being, so I knew it was possible for me to get there. I always looked at other people's goal weights of 135, 140, etc and thought "I could never weigh that." But now I'm thinking "WHY CAN'T I?!" So... here goes nothing (but fat!)!! I think at 160 I would be comfortable and feel great, but just the thought of getting to 140 makes me all giddy inside!

I know what you mean about the 145 vs. 160. I almost chose 160 as my goal weight. But for about 3 years I weighed 145 and looked great so I'm hoping I can do it again! Plus, the number 163 reminds of when I became really down on myself and went to Overeaters Anonymous meetings. So I want to get passed the 160s.

I had my 4 week WI today and was completely surprised by a 6 pound weight loss and shocked to realize that I have lost 27 pounds in 4 weeks. What an amazing feeling!
Thank you to everyone who posts on here. I read the comments everyday and you all motivate and inspire me to keep at it. I have a long way to go, but I know I will get there.
Congratulations to everyone on their hard work and dedication!

140s are doable! You guys will know when to stop....your body will tell you!

thanks!!!

Brookie, Congrats on your achievement. You are where I'm at, between 138 and 136. My coach said I should start phase 2. I'm really nervous and not sure if I'm ready. I really would like to get to 130. I'm so happy to be back in the 130's again after maybe 10yrs.
Congrats and good luck at your WI..