[Deets]

Those of you who daily read what I write are familiar with the fact that "the metal monster" and I do not have a loving relationship going on......and haven't had for many years!

In Phase 1 I did lose 5 pounds, and was very grateful for each and every one to be gone to never never land!!!

I began Phase 2 very tentatively...adding back only a few fruits at first, and then carefully a whole grain bread or cereal
occasionally. I decided when I began Phase 2 I would not let the scale affect my attitude. So, I only weigh every other week.
Actually, I have been afraid for the past week and a half to get on the darn thing, and have kept it hidden away in my bathroom linen closet well out of sight!

I have been trying on my "little clothes" from the back of the closet and have been proud of the fact that I have been able to fit into these once again (after about 9 months) . I've had several NSV lately, and have felt more in control of my eating and behavior than I have felt in such a long time.

O.K......today I finally got up the courage to hop on "the monster" and guess what???? I lost another 3 pounds! I almost fell off! I am so proud of myself...I just had to tell someone who is going through the same trials as I. I want you all to know that if it wasn't for all my sisters on the Beach and our checking in with each other daily....I never could have achieved this win!

Thanks Beach Buddies for helping me to stay focused. I'm still not quite there yet....but I know I am well on the way!
~Sharon

[ellis]

Congratulations, Sharon!!

[Snoozin]

Good for you Sharon!
I lost 40 lbs. at WW 3 years ago and made lifetime after about 9 months of dedication. But slowly I slipped back into old habits after I swore I would never be heavy again. Well, I guess some of us have to learn the hard way and before I started this WOE 3 weeks ago, I had gain all that weight back and then some! Trouble is I have always had that "diet mentality" and once I lost the weight I was finished! Well, hopefully this time around I will establish of new way of eating for the rest of my life.

You're wise to nip it at only a 10 pound gain. I totally let myself get out of control.

I love to hear everyone's victories here. We are all in this together.

Keep up the good work!

[Rowan Bailey]

Good for you!!! Your focused on the right things!!!!Keep it up!!

[frannymae]

Way to go, Sharon! All your hard work (and yes, it IS hard work!) is paying off! You are reaping some of the rewards of your new WOL!

[LADY WINDSONG]

WOO HOO!

Pat yourself on the back and

I am PROUD of you.

MArcie

MMD for me today and...........HE WILL NOT WIN!

[Lizziepie]

Sharon: I too am one of those WW casualties who put back 15libs after making lifetime. And like you lost 5 on Phase 1, then went on vacation, and put back 1.5. Now with DH doing the plan too, I have lost that gain and some more. Haven't made my date with the MM today yet. But you give me courage to know that 'we can do it' with each others help and support. Keep up the good work and we will have victory over this dieting mindset.
Lizzie

[Deets]

Thanks, friends for all the encouragement!

We're all in this together....and that gives me a warm

feeling on this (BR-r-r-r-r) cold morning.

You're all angels!!!

~Sharon

[sflake]

Sharon! You should be very proud of yourself. Isn't it a great feeling? You are doing so well and you can continue to do it I'm not getting on the scale today I will surprise myself next Monday

[Nikkiloo]

Great job Sharon!!! You're much braver with the metal monster than I ... haven't weighed in three weeks and have no plans to do so until this Sunday ... I feel great but am afraid I'll be dissappointed if I look at the numbers and I don't want to go on a hot fudge sundae splurge!!!

You'll get there ... keep being proud of yourself!!!!

[Lizziepie]

Deets: I had my meeting with MM this a.m. after I posted. I was happy to see that I have gone down 1# and just gone into the 160's. Thanks for the courage to step out and find a pleasant surprise. Lizzie

[little chick]

Congrats Sharon. Good for you. I also have one of those relationships with the metal monster. Love that name it is very fitting. LOL