Thank you Laurie! That makes me feel better. I try not to, but sometimes I still second-guess myself (still deprogramming) and occasionally I think "Am I too thin? Am I not eating enough?" And that's totally ridiculous for me to think because I eat plenty (1500-1800 cal/day, except for the days I eat out, then I eat more.) I don't like the sensation of being hungry. I like to feel somewhere between satisfied and semi-full, pretty much at all times.

And thanks for the compliment. I really never thought I was going to get there. Now that I'm pretty comfortable where I'm at, not really worrying about how many pounds my body weighs, I'll post my before/after. I'm calling my newest pic my "after" instead of my "current." If I lose any more weight, my body can't possibly change that much. I am still shocked by my before pic when I see it because it just doesn't look like me at all anymore.

Lisa I know exactly where you are coming from! If I hear one more person say I am going to blow away or you aren't going to lose anymore are you, or you need to eat I am going to scream! It almost makes you feel guilty for being healthy! I mean some days I feel like I am packing an overnight bag when I get my food around for the day!

I think Laurie has it right though when she says most people say it because they are jealous or just plain don't know what else to say.

I am like you and just inside my healthy range, if the weight continues to come off fine, if not, that is fine also. What I am noticing though is, I only lost a pound this month, putting me a pound under my goal, but my body is reshaping itself in a good way, apparently getting used to this weight!

Happy Monday Chicks,
Busy day, trying to get ready to be away for a few days. The kids will be at my Mom's so i need to get them packed as well as myself and make sure everybody's lives are organized! Gotta get DD in for a throat culture too in case of strep. I've got a bag packed full of apples, cheese, peanut butter, crackers, diet cocoa mix, instant oatmeal, etc. since I don't know what'll be out there. I won't have a car, and all I know so far is that there's a Taco Bell next to the hotel:(.
My mom brought me some beautiful mums yesterday, so I just went out and got those put into the planters and watered. I wanted them settled in before I left.

cottage, glad that DD is okay! Those close calls are scary. And two in one week? Whew!
Cat, congrats on the size 10's.
dcapulet - October 1, great day for a fresh start!
Allie - happy studying!
Ruth - glad to hear you had a nice weekend.
Laurie, good luck with the tonsillectomy! I had mine out at the age of 12, and it wasn't so bad, but I understand it's a whole different story once you're an adult.
Lisa, glad your storm fizzled, and you didn't have to hit the dirt!
RNMOM, SNOW? I don't even want to think about that yet.
Barb, happy sleeping...
Pacer, thanks for the tip, I'll have to watch for those crackers.
Sunnybunny, good luck with Ph 1!
Lisa, I hear you! I wonder if we aren't just used to people being bigger on average these days, and by comparison, someone who would have been "normal" sized in the past now looks really thin? This morning three of the neighbor ladies stopped me to tell me I was looking good and how did I do it, and how much! These are people I speak to regularly, but not close friends, and it was kind of awkward, although I know they meant it in a positive way. I've always thought body size and appearance were really personal topics, whether it's, "boy you've gotten really fat!" or "wow, you've lost a lot of weight!" I really have to think through how I feel about this, because I've always just not wanted attention put on my body in any way, and I'm sure I put out those vibes! I don't want to be rude, but you're right, it's really not anybody's business, unless I choose to make it so.

Wow, that must be the full roll-call! Happy October everyone! :dracula::witch2::spid::badbat::bat::witch::sklol: :haphal:
May not be back again until Thursday, so have a great week.

As usual for a while I don't have time for personals. That's why I haven't been posting much.

Lisa: You look wonderful girl.

Cottage :hug:

Doing well on the beach. Although my weight loss has come to a screeching halt with P2 first week. I haven't added too many carbs in I just think it is my body adjusting to the new foods, not gaining just staying put. I also think I am not drinking enough water so going to start counting the water intake.

We got confirmation this morning that our restaurant sold. :dance::dancer::woohoo:

:hug: for those that could use one :dust: to those of us that need it and :yay::yay::yay: for all of us.

Good Afternoon/Evening Ladies! :broc:

Lisa can I just say you are an inspiration to me! I've got a long way to go until I hit onederland but if I look as good as you it will all be worth it!!! ;)

It's weigh in and I totally thought I was going to gain as I'm a bit bloated today. I measured myself and had about an inch gain everywhere:o. But when I went to the gym?! I lost two pounds! :woohoo: Which puts me under 300 and more than halfway to my Thanksgiving goal of 30 pounds lost.

Just wanna say thanks to all my fellow beachers :beach: who have inspired and supported me. :hug: (which is all of y'all! ;))

Jenny, I'm glad I can be an inspiration to someone. That really makes me smile. Congrats on the weight-loss! You're on your way to your goal! Now, it's not going to be easy the whole time. It does take time to drop weight and keep it off. I don't want to be misleading. I've been trying to lose weight and/or get healthy for 3 years and 3 months. (My goals changed about a year ago.) Just keep your eye on the prize and I know you can do it!

To you other girls, thanks for the kind words and compliments. Makes a girl feel really good! :hug:

Hey chicks!

Just checking in for the day- wanted to check in earlier, but I hardly have time to pee during the day let alone anything but teach!

Weezers- You look fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :encore::encore::encore:

On plan today, although no where near enough veggies.....

Off to get ready for tomorrow. :)

I am so disgusted in myself..... I am sitting here so sucked into The Bachelor... hope you all will still respect me.... :D:D:D