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Good morning all: I'm doing some work travel to finish out the week. Had to pack a larger bag to include packet and bar options, a shaker, water bottle, RTDs... Hilarious but I feel prepared.

It's interesting now that I notice these things...some gas station shops now carry those big dill pickles, boiled eggs...sometimes even things like EAS drinks. IP friendly

Last night I had dinner at a nice steakhouse. They grilled some zucchini/squash for me and I had a yummy steak and a salad. I was a bit wistful of the red wine but happy to drink water/hot tea and sleep better without it.

Just did my two strength training exercises in the hotel room, had my coffee, and getting ready to drink my breakfast.

I am thrilled that this diet is doable "on the road".

Happy Thursday all.

Great to read this as I have to go out of town next week and I know if I'm prepared I won't have any problems staying OP!

Good morning, all!!

Weigh in this morning shows a 4lb loss! That's a total of 59 lbs down!! I feel like the end isn't so far away and is totally attainable!

Super busy at work this week to catch up after being away!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Happy Thursday!
Shrinkingsusie: Yay!! Congrats on a great donation!
Vachinyc: I was just making my list for traveling during Thanksgiving. I think I'm going to have to cut down on the clothing to fit all my drinks and such in there! Just glad I've seen a lot of people preparing in different ways which motivated me to make my list of items to pack so I can alleviate the stress and be prepared!

Have a great pre-weekend day everyone!

Awesome job!! WTG!

Great job ShrinkingSusie!!

WTG Susie! That is awesome!

And yeah for everyone who is traveling and getting their planning done ahead of time. I think it was Lisa who said "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail."

We're staying in town for Thanksgiving, so I am spared the traveling this year which is fine by me (I hate traveling on holidays!).

Happy Thursday IPers! 1 week until thanksgiving...time to start planning.

I appreciate this! My husband and I eat out frequently, and it is so possible to stay on plan when eating out. Typically I am not good about asking people to change something to accommodate me (In any aspect of life) but the first time I requested my dinner to be prepared according to how I needed it to be, it gave me such a good feeling. I hope to replicate this in other areas of my life too, but what a great place to start. Food, my best friend and nemesis both! Anyway...just thought I would share that.
Thanks for listening...

Happy Thursday ya'll . Weigh in day for me and I'm down 2.2lbs! So excited as that puts me over the 40 lb mark. 41 to be exact.

It's a surreal feeling to know that finally in my lifetime I've stuck to something and am getting good results. Without the support of 3FC I think I would have given up already. So thank you ladies and the odd gent lurking around (I ve seen you!)

WTG ShrinkingSusie! Your positive energy and posts are really wonderful. It makes my goal look attainable as well!

I feel like I could have written this...I've always been terrible about asking for what I want/need. It is both terrifying and freeing that IP is helping me take baby steps towards becoming a more self-assured, confident me.

Shrinkingsusie, congrats on the losses. That is such good news after being on vacation especially!

Vachinyc, it is such a good feeling to be able to go out for dinner and not feel like you stand out and can't enjoy a good meal. I love this.

Well, it is -12 wind chill here right now. It snowed last night and the wind is blowing. It is so cold out! I guess winter has arrived. Feels like a soup kind of day.

Happy OP day to all!

San Diego, cant complain on temps, we are having rain today...yes it does rain in Southern California! Anyone have a favorite soup recipe that is OP?
I will check out the recipe boards too, but thought I would ask.