Glad to see some good posts! I have been enjoying this lovely weather here in Maine--I've been spending LOTS of time at the beach, and today I went strawberry picking with a friend at one of the farms in my hometown! I loooove the summer here and I'm soaking it all in while it lasts. I can't believe I'll be going back to school (for the last time! ahhh!) at the end of next month! Time flies.
I got my TOM a few days ago and I think it's just ending, but I had Mexican food last night--so I attribute the 272 this morning (UGHHH) to water retention from all the salt. I know I need to get back on the ball; I've "let myself go" the past week and today showed it. Blegh. All I've had today so far are two eggs and a boatload of strawberries, and NO SODA (I'm gonna try to go without it for a week). My goal for the end of this month is 262, which would give me a BMI of 39 (yay!) and I'd be at my 60 pound mark. I started the month at 268 so I think 6 pounds is doable (though, I have to get back to 268--I was 268 yesterday, so again, this 272 must be a fluke). I definitely want to be in the 250s (preferably mid-lower 250s) by the time school starts, so I know I need to get my butt in gear.
A sort-of NSV: I bought my first pair of size 20 pants in FIVE YEARS!!! Granted, they're from Old Navy (Gap brand stuff tends to run big) and they have a little bit of stretch, but they're still labeled a 20 and I was able to buy them in the store and IT MADE ME SO HAPPY!
I tried on a couple pairs of size 20 jeans, and they fit--but were snug (they'll fit fine in another 15 pounds or so).
Shelly- YOU WILL BE 199! Keep chugging away, pretty lady! You can do it!!
Lorie- Glad to finally hear from you! I was wondering why you weren't posting as often as you used to. I haven't gotten around to setting up an e-mail alert when someone posts, so I just bookmark 3FC and check our thread every couple of days.
Also happy to hear things are starting to look up a bit--hope you and your family are enjoying your summer!
Phoenix- I love all this good news from everyone, haha--good that you're making better decisions, you can totally do this! Soda is one of my big problems, too, so kudos to you on the water. Also, I realize when I'm depressed I "want to want," instead of just "want." I've been back on Wellbutrin and I've been feeling sooo much better...I hardly ever cry anymore or get upset/feel hopeless, and I have a better, more positive attitude in general (which is natural for me anyway).
Good to hear from all you ladies--hope you're all doing well! <3