[pebbles396]

Michelle -
Welcome, cruises are great. My husband and I met on a cruise, and honeymooned on a cruise, and Hmmm, this is how I gained 40 pounds.

I guess I shouldn't snicker at those people that work out on vacation!

[justjodi]

welcome michelle
congrats on your loss so far!! keep up the good work. oh to go on a cruise..... oh well not this year anyway.
yes ellis i warmed up very nicely thank you.
and now i am steamed!!! i was talking to my mom last night about this great plan and how good i was feeling etc. etc. and what do i come home from work to find today? good old mom came over brought mcdonalds double cheeseburgers for everyone including me and a bag of no less than 20 lbs of chocolate candy!!! talk about a test. i'll confess i ate the burger off of one of the cheeseburgers (they are my favorite!!!) you know this reminds me of when i was a kid and my dad would say "wow jodi you look like you packed on a few pounds" and mom would make me feel beter by taking me out for ice cream!!! go figure??? oh well i knew i would trip along the way so...... just so you know the candy has been sent away!! i'm feeling strong but not that strong!!!

[AimeeJane]

Hello ladies!

I didn't realize how much grazing I've been doing recently until today. I've walked into that kitchen at least 4 times while not hungry! This is going to take some getting used to. I did manage to pour ds some goldfish crackers to munch without sampling a one.

Little Chick, I'm sorry you're not feeling well. You are more than entitled to a little blue time. Have "fun" cleaning...

Jan, one chocolate a week???? You are amazing. I usually figure, "Oh, I'll just finish the box, and then I can get back on track." Talk about rationalizing. LOL

Michelle, congrats!!! And welcome to the beach board. I'm new, too...today is my first day on Phase I. Ah, San Diego! I am infinitely jealous.

Jodi, holy cow! You're going to have a tough time if your mom keeps sabotaging you. Good for you for sending the candy away.

I'm hungry - guess it's time to think about dinner. Turns out dh isn't going to be home, so maybe I'll just broil myself a salmon steak. Yummers.

[ellis]

Welcome, Michelle!

Jodi, that is just plain mean. I'm so sorry. You stick to your guns, sweetie.

[MICHELLDB5]

AimeeJane - Good luck on your first week. This is the first diet I really feel is making a difference.

Thanks to everyone else for the warm welcome.