[chunksoflove]

Welcome amgirl! Wish I could help you with the plateau thing, but I've not been there yet! But congrats on your great successes!

Yummie: that is the best reason to lose weight I'd say! 3.8 is a really great loss! You must be so motivated.

I had my WI today, too. I lost 2.5 since Monday Grand total of 15.5lbs!!

The rest of the week is going to be a challenge. Niagara falls tomorrow and friday and then a pig roast on saturday!

Good luck everyone

[YummieMummie33]

Thanks so much chunks ;-) Congrats to you too great weight loss!! I know the weekends are BRUTAL..I am thinking this long weekend is going to be a stuggle too..Wasaga Beach to our trailer and we are having family up to visit which means lots of snacks and beverages...I am PMSing big time and craving salt and sweets i am trying hard to fight it..in fact i think i am going to go to bed right now LOL

[amgirl1]

thank you chunks! This weekend is a festival near me and they have ELEPHANT EARS!! i only ever get one (maybe 2) a year and i really really want one. but i might not have time to go which would save me a little bit but i look forward to them!! and then on monday i am hosting a jello shooter party with all snack food! i am doomed this weekend!!! not going to just eat everything and anything tho. I will try my hardest to stick to it as much as possible. but i guess everyone needs a day here and there. i will feel guilty but i need a little fun this weekend! my wi is tomorrow morning so we will see how it goes!

[chunksoflove]

Wow girlies we have some BIG CHALLENGES coming up eh?! Just stick to it. Even if you have something off-program don't count the whole day as a FAIL! Stick to the allotments as much as possible, I know it works better that way haha. Try to make a mini goal to maintain your weight over the challenges! It's better than going UP.

Yummie: I HATE when I start craving that stuff while PMSing! But I usually have a real easy drop in weight when Aunt flo is around if I stay away from the sweets.

Amgirl: Did you think of making yourself *special* jello shooters that don't have alcohol in them? We can have jello as a Free Exchange. That way you'd look like you're partaking, but no one knows the difference

[witchie]

Great idea on the non alcoholic jello shooters chunks! You could even use the sugar free jello! It would be funny to make ALL non alcoholic shooters and then see who gets loaded! Summer is a frenzy!! So busy!! but still here. Welcome to all newbies. The major key is Plan, Plan, Plan, the night before is the best time. Cheers & take care all.

[momof5k]

Originally Posted by witchie

It would be funny to make ALL non alcoholic shooters and then see who gets loaded!

That cracks me up!!

I was down another 1.2 pounds yesterday and am now below 220. Yahoo!! My HM gal kept saying "you're into the teens"...you'll be below 200 in no time!

My original goal was to hit "one-derland" before my 38th birthday in November am now I am SURE I can do it!

Keep at everyone! My challenges in the next little while are: hubby and my anniversary (which usually involves a decadent dinner out somewhere) and a 10 holiday/roadtrip with the family in mid-August.

[YummieMummie33]

Just got back from taking Emme swimming, I packed some baby carrots and watermelon for myself to have afterward while I fed her. I am pmsing so bad so I just had a skinny cow fudgesicle..pretty good.
Does anyone have any tips on eating out at restauarants?

[momof5k]

When I eat out I almost always order a salad with dressing on the side.

BOR-ING!!

[better life]

evening all....just wanted to pop in and shout out a BIG HELLO....I have hit a plateau and cannot seem to get off of it, I weigh tomorrow...so we will see how that goes.

sounds like everyone is doing great...keep up the great work!!

[YummieMummie33]

Ya I figure the salad is the safest bet..i just hate using salad dressing as my free exchange..wi tomorrow and then off to the trailer for the long weekend!!!

[amgirl1]

i might actually do the non alcoholic ones its a great idea! i'll take lots of sugar blockers if i can't and only eat the fat free jello ones. leave the not fat free ones for everyone else! its alot of planning and there is going to be really great food (that isn't all great for me) but i will follow the plan for the day and hope for the best in the evening. im makin some things myself so i know how much i can eat of it and everything. going to try my best. Sadly i haven't been planning very well lately and i think that has a lot to do with my plateau right now. went up a tad this afternoon still under the forty pound mark tho. I gotta get motivated again. When i hit a plateau i find it hard to keep on track. but once i get back on track everything starts rolling again.
I actually work at a restaurant. And depending on where you go its not all bad. stay away from deep friend stuff. ask a few questions and know what you can have and what you can. Waitresses don't mind answering questions about the food. (ive been doin it only for 2 years but i love it) Burgers aren't a great idea because most are held together with salt and stuff. chicken is normally ok. like a grilled chicken or something. i take the pamphlet you can get at your location the key to dining out thinger and i take it to get an idea. But in the end salad seems to be easiest. i normally don't get any dressing and just eat it by itself. Remember : The longer your look at the menu the more likely you are to make a wrong choice! So be quick i'll be back soon ladies! have a great weekend!

[witchie]

I find the best and easiest place to eat at is where the serve stirfrys. Just order yours without sauce, rice or noodles. Then you get your pro, and all your veggies in, and it sure beats a plain old salad.....Have a fab day everyone! Cheers!!

[chunksoflove]

Wow witchie you are getting really close to your goal you must be excited!!

momo: happy anniversary! and congrats on the 50lbs! I can't wait til I am in the 220s. Onederland is just around the corner for you!

Yummie: Great job on the carrots/watermelon! I absolutely LOVE skinny cows especially the vanilla sandwhich one mmm mmm.

Betterlife: Oooh no not a plateau Keep up with the determination and you will buzz right by it. Good luck at WI. Let us know how it goes.

amgirl: i am the same way... even tho I haven't really hit a plateau, i know what you mean when it is hard to stay on track. But when it's good, it's GREAT isn't it??

So I just got back from 2 days in Niagara Falls. I tried my best to make good choices, but it seems anywhere we went was all DEEP FRIED CRAP. Tonight at a restaurant we were at it actually COST MORE to get a side salad instead of fries. WTF??? Anyways, my WI isn't until Wednesday so I am trying to keep on track for the next 4 days. Pig roast tomorrow :S

[amgirl1]

good luck chunks. i ate the elephant ear(funnel cake thinger)! it was fantastic. i took sugar blockers and fat blockers so i hope that helps. im staying 100% on track tomorrow. but monday will be the kicker due to the jello shooter party that i have been planning all week. going to make them tomorrow. trying some new fun things! alot of the food is snack foods though which is awful and i have no self control when drinking!!! we will see!

[bride2b]

hey Everyone!! soo i dont know if anyone posts here, and i know its been since the beginning of June for me, But i just thought id share that I DID IT!! Iv hit my goal and have lost over 50 lbs before my wedding!!! Im Gunna be standing at that alter 178lbs from 230lbs! My seamstress hates me but i luv it!! Dont give uo Ladies!! xoxox