[mzmarlycia]

I joined 3 fat chicks awhile ago, although I never really utilized the tools on here.

Well, this week after going through a rough time, I was looking on here to find reviews on appetite suppressants. I stumbled upon your message board, and guess what?!? I've been a LAWL member since 11/24/04. I didn't actually start then because that was Thanksgiving weekend!

Anyways, long story short, I started out on the Red Plan, then I moved to the Purple plan in February. Since switching plan, I've been having a horrible time staying on plan. You guys gave wonderful money saving tips about the Luna Bars and the substitute juice for Take off (although now they have a new juice, Fast Forward) Any advice or tricks you could give me to help me stay on plan would be greatly appreciated.

I think my problem usually occurs on the weekends and in the evenings. I do good all day during the week, then at night, I want to binge. As for weekends, at this point, they're a lost cause.

I look forward to getting some great tips!

[mandyd26]

MZ- First off welcome to the board! and Congrats on your weight loss so far. I started the plan in March of 2004. I didn't discover this message board until March of this year. It really has helped me a lot. The support and motivation is really wonderful. You should check out the LAWL LOSERS AND FRIENDS JUNE thread. That is our daily thread where most people post. Come join us over there.

As far as tips. That's really a hard one. I try to stop eating by around 7pm or 8pm. And then if a few hours later I still really want to eat or have the munchies I just go to bed. It doesn't really happen as much anymore. I know it's not great advice, but that is what I do. Or maybe try drinking some herbal tea instead or munch on some veggies. I just try to treat the weekends like any other day. (probably because for me they are like any other day. I'm a stay at home mom) It is harder to eat OP on Sundays when my Husband actually has some free time. So maybe on weekends treat yourself to a Carb Craver meal or something.

I hope that helps a little bit. I'm sure some other chicks will post soon. This board is usually pretty slow on the weekends.

Mandy