Hi, Well I just finished my 2 week intro...and so far so good. (although not doing so well today.) It's nice to talk to other people on this program. I'm finding that the gals at the center are young, skinny and to be honest not all that knowledgable. (they seemed great when I was signing up and handing over that cash but then when I started I found that I really had to teach myself this program... A little discouraging. But that's not turning me off. I have 45lbs to lose.
Anyhow... you say that the cook books really help. I was thinking of getting them on mon. Have they really worked for you? Suggestions? Jen

Sorry the staff have not been helpful, mine seem ok.. but if I am not losing 2-3 lbs a week they are hard..

but yeah young and skinny..

That's ok though. I'll stick with it... I think I've done ok... in the last 2 wks I'm down 7lbs...How have you found the cook books? Helpful? Please let me know.. Thank Jen

The ladies at my center are skinny too, but they have their before and after pics up on the wall. I feel better about it once looking at their before pics. Some of them have lost quite a bit of weight.
If you're having such a bad time with them, try calling HM headquarters. Maybe you can transfer your account to a different center. Is there another one in your town? You might not think it now, but there will be a time when you will need their help.

I didn't find the cookbooks helpful at all. I find I am still cooking my same recipes, just adjusting the ingredients for healthier living. My problem was never with what I ate, it was how much and at what time of day. Which is still a problem for me.

Good luck ladies!
TMo

Hey ladies!!! Wow, you are doing so well. I'm down 14 pounds & 15.75 inches in 6 weeks. Wish it was more but am happy with that.

Bought a box of meal replacement this week. Oh my GOD!!! so yummy!!!! Very convenient for busy week-ends when I eat breakfast late and too busy for a quick lunch and................................I joined Curves on Friday!!!!! I absolutely LOVED it and left very proud of myself :-)

TakingChances what wonderful results!!!!! Very proud of you xo

Julia a huge thank you for the kind words of support you left on this forum and on Facebook. Hugzzzzzzz

Happy Sunday ladies xox

FACEBOOK-- you girls on there I would love to have some of you on my page if ya want pm me and I will give you my name

Thansk Great2bme

Hi guys How is everyone? Sound like u are all doing great!! I have been MIA for over a month from the looks of things! Time has gone so fast. I was soooo busy - had a wedding, my 24 anniversary, my son's 21 bday and my daughters grade 12 graduation --- all in the last month!!! Can you say food everywhere??? My god it has been the toughest 30 days I think I have ever had while trying to lose weight! I did still lose but I did plateau for about 3 weeks where I pretty much stayed the same....and the took away 1 fruit and 1 veggie!!! I think I would die w/o my FE in the evenings...popcorn is my saviour!! I can not live without it.....

I have the newest cookbook and it has some great recipies in it. I have made a few for the family and they loved them....I have a totally awesome desert recipe that makes you feel like you are cheating...

baked apples
you can either leave it whole but cored or slice in a pan
pour on A & W diet rootbeer (1/4-1/2 cup depending on how many apples)
add cinnamon to taste
bake at 350 till apples are tender....
the pop kinda bakes to a syrup almost...they are sooo goood )

After reading all the entries I realized I miss everyone and am going to try and be more consistant with my entries....

I am down 20 lbs and 16 1/2 inches....down a size in my pants and shirts....yeah!!!

WB Sandy.

I was down 1.6 today-- now that surprised me! I cheated and had a cinn bun on the weekend..

Hope this is another good week ahead of us all!

My first good Monday yippie!! I'm down 1.2 since Friday, what a relief :-)

Have a wonderful week ladies.....keep on losin'!!!!

Ok what's happening here????? Wake-up ladies...this thread is falling asleep LOL

Wow great job every on there weight loss !!!

I myself sitting at 159.0lbs and I have WI & MM tomorrow so we see !!

Still cant believe AI did it , i'm in the 50's.

Ive had my head in the sand! Several really bad days and up 4lbs. The TOM is horrible. Thinking it must be payback for years of no TOM issues. Now I lose the weight my body is rebelling...who knows. Decided this morning that I will start going to my centre each day again to get back on track!

Did everyone get thier new program stuff...I got mine today!

AAAARRRRRRRHHHHH. TOM does suck. Ususally I only go up 1.5 but I was up 2.6 on Wednesday. Bah Humbug.
Spent the last 3 days, walking more and just pushing myself for that little bit more activity to help.
Should be better at WI today.
Hope everyones is great today.

Aww Julia that sux for TOM to show up and gain. but tom does go away , so you'll lose that gain fast !!

meekster: those little gains sure make us feel crazy but good on that your pushing our self on walking and pushing yourself !!

Hi guys.. Sorry I have been MIA. Just really busy. I had TOM this week too.. Fun times.

Stayed the same, well actually was up .2 lbs.

Got to run... TTYL