We still have around 80 posts to go before we have to shut this one down. No biggie to start a new one up when its time :)

Hello everyone and welcome newbies.

I've been away for the last week and had a few pages to read through. Seems like everyone is in summer mode and, of course, that can bring on many temptations. Spending the last week at the cottage with the kids and some guests really tested my willpower. For the most part, I did okay. I will admit that I was a "bad" girl at times, but I'm back on the wagon!

I had planned to weigh in a the centre that's close the cottage, but somehow never found the time. I weighed myself at home this morning and the scale shows that I'm down 1lb from a week ago, but TOM is due so it's possible that I'm actually down more. I'll wait until Monday to weigh in and see how that goes.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Yeah!!! Dropped 1.2 lbs from yesterday!!! Have a great weekend everyone!!

What a fantastic day!! First day of Calgary Stampede which means ten days of seeing men in boots and blue jeans, plus it's sunny, and it's Friday and I had a .5 loss from yesterday (I know it's just water right now, but I'll take it).

Dria, CONGRATULATIONS! That's awesome! I seen the pics you posted before and what a transformation! You totally inspired me.

Diet was spot-on today. After reading previous posts, it seems that I get more of a food allowance. I'm on QLP2 with an extra protein added.

4 Protein
2 Starch
1 Dairy
4 Veg
3 Fruit
2 Fat
1 FE

I'm on the extra protein because I lift weights three times a week and have 1-2 cardio sessions 5 or 6 times a week. Just starting this new routine so I may have to scale back a bit if I get too burnt out.

So happy to see all of you on the site today! Sounds like everyone is busy.

I also picked up the fat blockers and the sugar blockers that I seen you all chatting about before so I am all set for vacation.

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

Boo, CONGRATULATIONS, that's fantastic!

Good morning ladies, hope you all are well. I weigh in this a.m so I will let you know a bit later.

cgy: Oh the stampede, you lucky, lucky girl......

I'm down 1 lb, which brings me to 125.5. Slowly (very), but surely....

Congratulations Witchie!!!!! I'm down one more pound today as well! Two more pounds and I am finally in onederland!

Witchie, do you exercise too? What's your trick?

Originally Posted by :
Witchie, do you exercise too? What's your trick?

Yes, cardio 3 x per week right now. I will begin weight training when I reach my goal, and you?

Just got home from my wi today too and I am down 1.8 from Monday. Not bad considering the chinese take out we had on Thursday ;)

Good job everyone on their losses this week! With Canada Day BBQ's and the kids out of school, schedules seem difficult to stick to now but ....let's keep going!

Witchie, I took a month leave from working out but I start again on monday. Weight training 3x per week. I want to run or bike ride at least 4 mornings per week (up at 5am anyway) and I joined a running group for two lunchhours per week. three days a week I'll fit another 30-60 min cardio in after work.

Today started with TOM hitting so there was a lot of pain and crying this morning. I went for a weigh in anyway and am down 1.5 from yesterday so was happy about that. Then went shopping for workout clothes and nothing makes you feel fatter than trying on clothes so now I'm feeling bloated and gross. lol...had to come home b/c I'm also very cranky today and the general public should be shielded from me.

momo...great job on your loss. Don't know about you ladies, but every pound feels like such a victory.

Back to the whole changing room blues, I realized today that I have a problem that I think is quite opposite from what most ladies experience with weight loss. I spent most of my adult life in great shape with a toned and slim body and have only put the weight on in the last five years. I still feel like a skinnier girl and when I look in the mirror I'm shocked and horrified at the reality. Sigh. So depressing.

Anyhow, sorry to be a downer today...it's the hormones talking. I'll cry and whine for one more day and then I'll be back to my old self.

To end on a happy note, I can't wait to start using my new work out clothes!

Hello everyone...been like a week since I have been here. Hope all is well with everyone....still at it here.

Not coming off as quickly as I had thought it would....but still 5.75lbs is better then nothing and I guess I am on plan if it is 2lbs per week...I know slow and steady is the best way to go...but sometimes it does get disappointing. This week I drop down to going the 3 days/week. So I think that will be better.

I get my measurements done this Friday as well....we chose to measure every 2-3 weeks. Looking forward to it.

I took pictures when I started, I am going to update them next week after I get my measurements done and see if there is a difference.

I also have siggy rights now...YEAH!!!!!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!!!!

Hi Better,

You sound a little discouraged...hang in there!

Originally Posted by cgy girl:
Hi Better,

You sound a little discouraged...hang in there!

I agree! Slow and steady. Before you know a few months have past and the losses will have added up and you won't believe it!!

Hey I just realized that this is the first weekend I can remember where I haven't had a drink. Also the first TOM I haven't had a drink to help with the pain. Don't get me wrong, I don't actually miss it, I just never realized what a habit having weekend drinks had become. Does anyone find it difficult to stay away from drinking on this plan?