HI Pray~congratulations on the loss!! Hope all is well and you get your walks in.

almostheaven~ you are such an inspiration.Your SW was very close to mine. You give me hope that I can do this!!

suzy~ I think keeping in touch with your MD while going through this process is very smart.Quitting smoking is a great acheivement.Congratulations!!
Hope your weekend was great and you have stayed OP.

Susie~ you still have a .75 loss.Dont be discouraged.You didn't gain it all back.It could have been a water fluctuation.The scales make this more difficult sometimes.
((hug)) You are doing great!

Well, our weekend was incredibly wonderful.We had a reunion at my Mom's, at the lake.There were about 30 of us. My Mom and her sister immigrated 50 years ago this week.My 4 cousins, their spouses and all their kids and our family spent the entire weekend together.We were very close as young kids but life has happened and we dont get togehter all the time but the bond in still there.We laughed sooooo much.We played picninc games(even the senioirs) heehee.We had great food and cocktails.We walked, talked ,shared pictures and stories.We played on the beach.The young familes all pitched tents and we slept out in the yard. After the kids went to bed we danced and danced til 4 am.On sunday the guys all went golfing. Some of us went to the beach other just lounged around. It was just soooo nice.

I ate well on Saturday( lots of healthy choices) but ate alot of bready things yesterday. Still not outa control but It may show on the scales.I really need to get out for groceries and get some fresh fruits and veggies!

My son was violently sick to his stomach all night long.I was up most of it.I am wondering if it was bacteria from the lake of if he ate something that was "off". I feel bad for the little guy.He is still very sick this morning. He has had a few sips of water and then throws it up right away.
I will have a quiet week for babysitting I think.
I am going to prep stuff for dill pickles tonight and then make them tomorrow night.
I better go check on my little man.

A brand new week!
 

Hi Everyone!

I don't know why I woke up this morning with renewed enthusiasm, but I did, so I'm going to make the most of it for the week!

We had a good weekend. Spent some time with friends and family and also had some quiet time at home. I think that's why I'm feeling so chipper this morning!

Anyway, my goal for this week is to show a loss at my meeting. I'm hoping to loose what I gained last week, but I'll just go for a loss. I also have a goal of really filling up on a lot of veggies; I've been feeling a bit run down and I think I'm missing some nutrients. You know you can still eat within your calorie range and lose, but not necessarly have eaten well? Well, I know that's what I've been doing and that's why I've been sluggish and things. For me, this isn't just all about losing weight, but trying to be healthy.

Pray: Good job on the weight loss! Is fun to see those scales go down!

Holly: Sound like you had a fun time and that you made good choices! Doesn't that feel great!

I hope your little one starts feeling better soon Holly.

Thanks for the encourgement concerning the gain I had. It helps to know that I have such a great support from all of you!

How's everyone else doing? Any goals for this week. Any challenges you need help with? Let's have a great week!

Susie

Good Morning Everyone,
I had a good, quiet weekend with my family. I was Off Plan somewhat BUT it could have been much worse and I thought about the choices I made so all in all it was ok. My goal for this week is to make sure I take the time out for myself to prepare the foods that are good for me. Eating healthy isn't always the fastest or most convenient way to get a meal in so taking the time out would be a biggie. Cleaning fresh fruit and veggies, making salad, cooking lean meats all take time but I am worth it. That the idea anyway.
Pray- Great job with the loss. Keep up the good work.
Almost- You are definitely an inspiration.
Holly- Sounds like a fun weekend with lots of fun activities to counter any indulgences. Sorry about the sick child. That's the worst.
Susie- It's always nice to start off the week in a good frame of mind. I know what you mean about feeling yucky when you haven't eaten right even though technically OP. I do feel better, more energetic even after only a week of eating healthier foods and drinking more water. The difference is amazing. Our bodies are so forgiving.
Well, let's all have a great week everyone.
Sue

Hello Everyone,

Glad I found this site. A race to 199 sounds marvelous. I started the South Beach diet on this past Saturday, 8/21. So far so good, however it has only been a couple of days. I am sick of being fat and out of breath. I loved reading the posts, you all sound interesting. Stay focused.

Annie

Height: 5'10" 262/258/175

Annie: Welcome to the board. Hope to see you here often...we are here to help you in anyway.

Suzy: Good for you for taking the time out to do good things for yourself. YOU ARE WORHT IT! and you are right..it's not convenient, but then neithier is being overweight; we have to shop in special stores and the clothes cost more....you know what I mean?

I just got back from lunch; I went out with a friend. I had soup and a salad. Granted the soup was French Onion, when I want that sort of thing, I get it out in a resturant because there it's portioned controled. The salad was a part of my "veggie plan".

Well, I better get to work.

Susie

Annie- Good to see you here. I just started posting here too because everyone is so supportive and dedicated.
Susie- Great lunch choices. It's so hard to choose the right things when out.
I was cruising along just fine OP today until 2 pop tarts forced their way down my throat. I'm countering with a salad and chicken breast for dinner so that hopefully I can stay within my points for the day.
Have a great night everyone.
Sue

Welcome Annie!

Great comeback Suzy, with the salad and chicken.At least you didn't spiral out of control!!!

I have been okay today. I am hungry or at least my BRAIN is telling me I am hungry right now. I am avoiding the kitchen as I type.Although, I hear the naughty cheese and crackers calling me.
I finally got some groceries so I have lots of fresh healthy choices at least!
Have a nice night Gals!

Good morning everyone.

Holly: How did you do with avoiding the cheese and crackers? It's really hard sometimes isn't it? I know that I have to really "talk" to myself when things like that come up. I've actually had whole converstations with myself out loud! Who cares if I look crazy doing it?! I'd rather look crazy than fat! :lol:

Suzy: Good job on countering the pop tarts. That's really how we need to look at this and work our programs. We won't always make the best choices but we can make the most of the choices that we did choose.

How's everyone else doing today?

I have a 3 month check-up with my Primary care Doctor today at lunch. It's going to be fun to see how much I've lost since I was there 3 months ago. I'm not sure what I weighed then, but I know I'll be down.

That sure does feel good! To know that scales will be down from 3 months ago! I've had plenty of times in the past where that wasn't the case.

Have a great day everyone. I"ll check in later.

Susie

Yeah Susie!!!! Hope all goes well at the doctor.

I did have a snack last night BUT I had a whloe grain wrap with plain yogurt and salsa!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND I didn't eat 4 of them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SInce I have only 2 servings of bread a day I try to make them worthwhile.I have been buying realy nice wraps or rye bread etc.
My son had some crackers at bedtime and slept through the night but he had thrown up 3X this morning. Poor little guy.It is just awful.
I am feeling unmotivated about housework and there is LOTS to do. sigh
I should get moving.
I have been OP so far today!
Have a delightful day!

Good Morning All....almost afternoon.

Oh Mercy Holly, cheese and crackers are my downfall. I love cheese!

Mychoice - how did the doc visit go? I will be anxious to find out how you did.

My day is going pretty well. I avoided the popcorn last night at my son's football game. SHuuuweee. I am staying OP but probably eating too much program, however the right things. Getting a better grip on it as the days go by. Really need to incorporate exercise, but cannot get motivated to do so.

Hope everyone is having a splendid day! Chat at cha later.

Annie

262/258/175

Back from the doctor
 

I just got back in...cramming down half of a ham and cheese sandwich while I'm typing. :dizzy:

Well, I had lost 7 lbs since I was there last time, slow and steady..that's me! :lol:

My blood pressure was 120/80 that was good. Blood work will be back tomorrow. She said she thought I was doing just fine. That's nice to hear, especially when I feel like I always have so much wrong with me!

My next appointment is in November. I want to be down 10+ pounds when I see her again.

Ok..got to get back to work.

Susie

P.S. Annie: I find that the best way to get started with exercise is just to start doing it. When I don't feel like working out I tell myself, to go for a 10 min walk and if I want to stop after that, then ok. I usually am ready to keep going after the 10 min. Hope that helps you a little bit to get motivated!

Wow, congrats on the weight loss Susie. That is wonderful. Thanks for the tip on exercising, that sounds like something I can do.

Hey All,
I won the pop tarts battle but lost a different one today. I even did the talking to myself thing and even thought that I should post here. I really fought with myself on this one but I guess it is all about win some and lose some. I am trying so hard but I woke up feeling defeated this morning when I sneaked a peek at the scale and it showed a pound up. I really need to crack down harder I guess. Anyway that's what got me today. I started thinking bad thoughts about never being able to do this and before I knew it the big plate of pasta (comfort food) was down my throat. Afterwards I really felt awful physically and mentally and I knew that I would so why do I keep doing this to myself. I feel a little better now. If I could find a positive (because I have to change my thinking about this process) it would be that I really did struggle with it instead of just eating mindlessly and I reached out here, albeit late, but still a reach. My next meal will be a better meal for me.
Susie- Congrats on the weight loss and especially on the good health. I am proud of you and you inspire me.
Holly- Good job on the healthy choices. I always feel better and do better when I have fresh groceries in the house. Sounds like you really are doing well with your plan.
Annie- I really have trouble with the exercise thing too and Susie gave good advice to just do it. I have been thinking about taking the dog and kids for a walk for days but haven't. Thinking is not going to do anything for me except make me feel bad that I didn't do it. Starting tomorrow I will go out for a walk around the cul-de-sac and see what happens from there. You said South Beach right? How is that working for you?
Have a great evening everyone.
Sue

Hello to Everyone,
Remember today is a new day and if you didn't stay on program yesterday, you can today! So let's go gals!

Last night my workout partner and I decided to add 5 more pounds to every thing that we had been lifting.

WOW! I sure can feel it today. That got me thinking. You know when we have so much to loose, we think "What's five pounds" when that's what we lost in a months time. Well, I can tell you that today my body can really feel those 5 lbs. If you don't think it makes a big difference on your body to loose 5 lbs, just carry around a 5lb bag of potatoes all day, then see how much lighter and easier you move the next day when you aren't carrying it around. Just something to think about!

Have a good day.

Susie

That's food for thought, Susie.

I am overwhelmed today by all the things I need to get done.The hard part is squeezing it in around 4 kids and all their needs.
I better get moving!
I ate at bedtime last night and I am disappointed with myself. I will try to be stronger today.
Be healthy and good to yourselves today Gals!

Good Morning Everyone
Today will be a good day for all because we will make it so! Today I will:
Eat OP
Take a walk
Drink water
Have a great one.
Sue

Good morning all, haven't posted in awhile because I haven't really HAD anything to post! I was in one of those frustrating inbetween periods, you know, when you feel like you're never going to lose any more weight? Well, it finally broke, yay! I can tell you, it really sucks trying to stay on plan when you don't lose a pound for a month! Finally I lost 6 pounds all at once! Yay, relief! How is everyone doing? I'm off to class now, I hope everyone is well, just checking in ^_^

All have a great day!!!

:smug: :cb: :dancer:
I got most of my stuff done by noon and with absolutely no stress!!!
I have eaten well and had lots of water. Still have 3 things for after dinner but I am feeling in control!!
The house smells devine. I just finished 2 batches of garlic dills.MMMMMMM!
Hope everyone is having a great day!

Good Morning All,
Hope everyone had a good day OP yesterday. I finally got through a day without being attacked by the pantry or fridge. Tomorrow will be my weigh in and I think I will not show much progress as far as weight loss but I think I have come a long way in getting my act together for the long haul. Tonight we are going to the county fair which is always an eating extravaganza. I am going to try making good choices but it will be hard.
Kamitwi- Great job with the loss. Patience is certainly the key. Keep it up.
Holly- The pickles sound great. Sounds like you had a great day.
Susie- Great work with your workout. You are right 5 pounds makes a big difference.
Annie-Were you able to get some exercise in? How is it going w/ South Beach?

Hello Everyone!!

Sounds like everyone is doing a great job with staying OP. Wonderful. Ashamed to say I have not exercised AT ALL. It is really not lack of motivation, it is time need to do it. Still doing great on South Beach, not cheated even once. My first weigh in will be on Saturday, 28th. I can't really tell if I am losing or my brain is just saying I am, and I am believing it. I hope I won't be dissappointed. Took my daughter to college on this past Sunday, and I miss her terribly. She is a freshman. I have managed to tear up every day since she left. My 16 yr old son just laughs at me. I think it is his way of dealing with it. The three of us are very close. Anyway, enough babbling. I am looking forward to being slim and trim, and I keep telling myself that.

Have a wonderful day.

Annie

Hello,
It's good to see the board so active today. When you come here and there are so many posts it really helps to keep a person motivated and moving along in this race! and if you come and no one has posted, remember that usually means there are struggles going on with the rest of us, so post up and get us going again! :)

I got my blood work back yesterday. My total chlosteral was 164 and my sugars were 80. The doctor said that was good. It's nice to know that I'm working toward healthy along with working toward thin. That reminds me, does anyone read The Skinny Daily posts" that are on this board? I have them emailed to me (that's how I found this site). She just had a post about Goals..I think it's worth reading.

Another good one she recently posted was about Non Scale Victories. That's a good one too.

Hopefully each week as you stay on plan the scales will show your effort, but there are times they don't and that can be a realy downer. So, having a different way to look at it is very helpful to staying on track so that next week the scales will show what you want them to show.

Well, my lunch hour is almost over with, so I better get going.

I hope that the rest of the day is good for everyone; if not...change it so it is!

Remember if you need us...reach out we are here and if you don't make sure you are the hand that's reaching out. We all go through this cycle.

Susie

hi all
 

It is a real motivation to see all the posts. Being new here you realize that you are not alone.
having an ok week, not bindging but not really eating too healthy. And I can't find the motivation to go to Curves. Why is the weight so easy to go on but so darn hard to come off.
I liked the one comment above about not having the attack of the refidge or pantry. Evenings are usually worse for me in that department because of all the stress with the kids.

Can't wait to see my scale go below 200 for the first in over 9 yrs!!!

sw265/cw262/gw165

1st goal 250 by halloween
2nd goal 240 by new years

then anything under 200 will be fabulous!!!!
:flow2: :goodscale

HI Gals!
My weight was the same at TOPS last night.
I ate late in the evening again. I have been staying up after midnight all week. I get up at 6:30. It is not enough sleep but I seem to need the time just for me.I have eaten every night hence the no loss I'd guess. we eat dinner at 5:30 and then around 11 I have a snack. The success in this is that I am not binging or eating tons or bad choices. I have yogurt, low fat cheese, fruit or something like that and I can stop.
I am feeling down today ( might be a little pms).I will rest while the babies are sleeping. The older kids are outside.
we are having a family portrait done on Saturday. I am bummed that I haven't lost more weight. it was a mini goal for me.Everyone tells me I look nice and I do think I am attractive. I just wish I was a smaller attractive woman.
I will go tidy the kitchen and then have a healthy snack!

Welcome Skinny!
Thanks for the inspiring post ~ Susie!
Annie! hope you found the missing motivation!
Suzi~Good luck at the fair and congrats for statying outa the cupboard yesterday!!

Holly: Don't get discourged! You have to celebrate all those other successes and sometimes they don't show up at the scale. Also, you said you might be having PMS..that can through the scales off...it will show next week. Just stick to what you are doing..it's the right thing.

Skinny: Welcome to the board. We are glad to have you!

Holly- Please keep your chin up. Staying the same may seem discouraging but it is a great success. You are such a great inspiration and you are doing excellent with your plan. A few late low fat snacks is just a change that your body hasn't adjusted to yet. You are controlling what you eat, not binging, and making healthy choices. This is your true success. Don't deny the good, healthy snacks or you might find yourself looking for the bad choices. Your body and the scale will catch up.
Susie- That bloodwork result is terrific. Your efforts are really paying off in a big way because your body is at a healthy state. Talk about a non scale victory! Keep up the great work. I am striving to eat healthy and get my weight under control because I have just been diagnosed with high cholesterol and high blood pressure and I know it is because of my weight. So you are proof positive for me that it can be done.
Skinny- Welcome. I hope you find the motivation you need here.
Have a great night everyone.
Sue

Thank you for your support.
I ended up with a terible headache as the day went on yesterday. It was hard to function but I did. i dont get much empathy here. hubby has never had a headache so he doesn't really get it. Kids are kids.I had a good sleep and so far so good today. I have a LOT of tidying to do.
I ate a weird assortment and huge amount of food last night.ARRRRGGGGG.
Today is a new day, fresh start. I will try to do better.
I will check in later and see how everyone is doing. Have a great day!

Hi Everyone. I did show a small loss last night .25, but I'm ok with it, it's a loss, so I know that my veggie plan did work..and I'm feeling so much better this week, than I had been. I don't feel all worn out.

Someone told me once to compare it with gasoline. Your car will run on the low grade, but does it get the maximum performance out of the engine? Or does putting in the higher grade make it run better, smoother, with less problems arising? That made a lot of sense to me.

The same someone also told me to keep this in mind when I wasn't a big water drinker (and before IC dictated that is all I can drink!). When people mentioned that they got some of their water intake with coffee, and tea, or they drank fruit juices, she said that's ok, but would you take a bath in those and expect your body to be clean? She said if we are only putting those types of drinks in our bodies it's the same as if we were taking a bath in them.

Ok..enough wisdom for one day! :lol:

Suzy: You can change your health by changing your habits. I know that quest for good health keeps me going in this battle. Sure I want to look thinner and therefore I'll feel prettier, but it's the health factor for me. As long as I concentrate on that it helps me to stay on plan. Also, I know that by strivng for healthy, I'm still going to be a knockout when I'm over 50! :lol:

Just look at the women who are and keep theirselves in shape. They still look good. Notice I say in shape..not thin.

Holly: When I have a headache or I'm not feeling good, I tend to just eat whatever I want. It makes me feel better--hence the term "comfort food".

I hope you feel better this morning.

Looking forward to everyone's posts. I know we have been missing a few of you gals. Come on...we need to hear from you!

Susie

Morning All,
The fair was great. Expensive as all get out but fun. I ate until I thought I would puke and then did. I was up all night sick, my older son too. That was my punishment for eating badly. After a week or more of eating lighter and healthier my body just did not want to accept that junk. Anyhoo, I weighed in this morning and showed a .50 loss which I will take and run with. Showing a loss, albeit a small one, is encouraging for me. It tells me that if I eat better than I did this week I can do it. I'll feel better too. So thanks to all for being here and so positive and supportive. Any weekend plans/challenges? As for me, I'm not sure yet. I asked my kids (two boys 9 & 6) what they wanted to do with their last two weeks before school starts and they said hike in mountaintain with a picnic, batting cages, and the animal game farm. We will probably do at least one of them this weekend. None of them present any particular eating challenge so weekend should be ok OP.
Susie- Exactly! I always feel better physically when I am eating healthier with lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Congrats on the loss! I admire your positive attitude.
Holly- When I am doing well on my plan, I always splurged a little on weigh in day with the foods I craved during the week. You're right, today is a new day with a fresh start right back OP. Tidying is great exercise. I will be getting some today too as soon as I think my stomach can handle cleaning up the projectile vomit my son spewed all over my bathroom that the hubby missed in his effort to help out. Gotta love him for trying.
Have a great day ladies.
Sue

Hello Ladies!!!!
 

Boy have I missed everyone!

How is everyone doing? And HELLO!!!! to all the new posters :)

Well...same ole' stuff going on here...EXCEPT for my FLIP-OUT at the public assistance office, lolol!

I applied for assistance since I will be on my own with three kids and they told me I'm like $6.00 over the limit. I almost killed someone lol! I said this is a bunch of crap, I'm being punished because I'm responsible and work, and the woman said it's sad but true. Why don't I just quit my job, go on welfare and I can qualify for EVERYTHING!!!!!!

So I've been trying to find housing and what-nots and dealing with a man who won't give an inch cause he's mad at the situation.

LORD they don't make movies as good as the drama layed out in my life right now, lol!

So as far as diet goes...I've been ok...nothing real bad, I should still be losing but I'm not exercising so the weight loss will be 3-4 lbs. a month at this rate.

I just don't have it in me right now with everything (and the kids just started back at school in 7th, 6th, and 3rd with track, football, and the flute) so you can imagine my stress levels, lol!

So people let me hear some good news stuff from you all --- I need major happy rushes!

Good Afternoon to Everyone!!

Hope everyone is doing well and staying OP. Pat yourselves on the back.

Tomorrow will be one week since starting South Beach diet. I couldn't stand it any longer and got on the scales this morning. Down to 256. So I have had a total loss since Saturday of 6 lbs. Official WI in tomorrow. Now that I am getting the swing of it, it is not so bad. Not too many eating choices these first couple of weeks, but for a 6 lb loss, I take it. Not eating carbs, fruit and dairy these first two weeks is trying, but actually I do have more energy and don't get sleepy at my desk like I did before. I want to be smaller so badly, maybe this is the motivation I need to keep going. Have not exercised yet, but doing more walking than phoning while in the office. Added steps has to help.

Hope everyone has a terrific weekend!! (My daughter took our home computer to college with her, can't get on line till work on Monday). Stay focused!

TTFN

Annie

Hi Tardy!!! I am very happy for you that you are being strong and handling everything with such grace.AND you are still able to laugh.AND you are still eating well! The exercise will come again when you have a second of free time in the future.LOL
((((HUGS))))

Annie~ Great loss, keep it up.

Hope you have a blast with your kids ,Suzie.

My day has been okay.I still feel a little shellshocked from the migraine but no reoccurance.I am nauseaus. I ate P,B&J with milk for lunch. Can you say comfort food?!!
My son is off to a bday party. It will be a quiet evening.Tomorrow we need to be beautiful and at the beach for 8:30 am for a family portrait.
I am hopin' for a nice sleep. Sunday ,I will sleep in!!!!!

Wishing everyone a delightful weekend!

Good Morning Everyone,
I had a really good day with my eating yesterday. I felt in control of it and that felt good. I have never been much of a breakfast eater but have tried to add that in when beginning a new diet. I find that as soon as I start eating during the day it sets off some kind of reaction where I want to eat more and more all day long. Does anyone else have this phenomena? Anyway, yesterday I did not have a chance for breakfast and had lunch in the early afternoon. I felt much more in control through out the day waiting for my body to tell me when to eat then to force food because of some rule. If I am hungry then eat. I haven't felt real hunger in a long time so learning to listen to my body seems key right now. Easier said than done though. I hope everyone has a good weekend.
Holly- Have fun with the portrait. Sounds like a beautiful setting for it. I hope you feel better and catch up on some rest.
Annie- Great job on the loss. SBD seems to be working really well for you. Having more energy is a true success for you. Keep up the great work.
Angel- Sounds like you have your hands full right now. It's great that you can stay in control of your eating during the rough times. That is an inspiration to us all.

Sue

Hello everyone...

Hello everyone,

I'm new in this site and I hope you don't mind me joining your group. I've read some of the most recent posts and you sound like a very supportive group. Originally from Costa Rica, I've lived in Toronto for the past 18 years (I'm 36 now).

I know I have to do something regarding my weight as I'm at my heaviest (240) and there is a history of diabetes and heart disease in my family. My ultimate goal is to be 165-170lbs which is when I feel my best. Would you midn if I share with you my ups and downs while I start this?

All the best of luck to all of you in achieving your goal.

Cheers,

Denise

Welcome to the Board Denise: I look forward to getting to know you and to see you reach your goal.

This is a very supportive bunch!

I'm trying to catch up on all the posts in a short time frame. We have friends in from NJ, so I'm not getting a lot of computer time in this weekend.

However, I know it's important for me to come here so I remember my goals and my dreams and to find support from all of you, so I had to get a quick check-in.

I'm still stiving for the veggies and such; we are eating out a lot since we have company, but last night we ate at Big Boy, and I choose a Buddie Boy dry, and an order of green beans and a salad. Everyone sort of looked at me, like "green beans"? but I thought to my self...yep,,they are long and skinny and those onion rings are round and plump...I'd rather look like the green beans, so that's what I'm having! :lol:

Have a good day everyone. I'll check in tomorrow.

Susie

Good Morning everyone....

Welcome to the board Denise, I have only been coming for a week and feel so welcome already. You will do great. Come here and post instead of eating. Post as much as you need to.

The beach portrait, ahhhhhhhh, just to go to the beach would be wonderful. That will be a marvelous portrait.

South Beach is doing me so great!! My official weight loss for Saturday's weigh in was minus 7. I am so excited and jazzed about it. I feel great, only have 78 lbs to go to healthyville. I can already tell my tummy is going down, cause when I sit it doesn't stick out past my size D's anymore. lol.

Have a happy day! Stay focused.

Annie

Hi!

Annie: CONGRATS on the weight loss. Nothing like a loss to spur you on for the next week! Keep up the good work.
How's everyone else doing?

Anyone have an special occasions coming up this week? Anyone anticpating a road block in their way this week?

I didn't start off real well. We have friends in from NJ and last night we went to The Cheesecake Factory. I didn't eat badly (shared the cheese cake with hubby and brought the rest of it home..they give you HUGE portions!), but I did eat all my salad and my Angel hair pasta with olive oil, herbs and garlic. (again HUGE portions) I felt miserable all night because I stuffed myself!

I'm pushing the water today to get this out of my system and also planning on a much smaller size lunch. I should've halfed everything at the resturant and had the rest for lunh today. Now I think of it! :o

Susie

Hi Ladies,

Annie- Great job with the loss. Keep up the great work.

Welcome Denise

How was eveyone's weekend? Mine was great. Did a lot of activities with the kids as a family. Hubby travels a lot for work so we don't usually have time to do things all together. As for eating, we ate out a lot. Saturday was a bust, Sunday not so bad. I did notice that I felt fuller quicker which is great news. I was thinking about joining TOPS this week. Does anyone know anything about it? I'd appreciate any info anyone could give about their experience.
Sue

Hi Suzy: I go to TOPS. I've been going for about a year. For me the weekly weigh-in is a good accountability. I found that it's a lot cheaper than most of the other weight-loss programs as far as fees and things.

You can check them out online at www.tops.org I know there is a "Chapter Finder" when you log into that and can find one in your area.

I feel that it's a good progam. Of course, you get as much out of it as you put into it, but isn't it that way with everything? You can attend a meeting free of charge.

I say "Nothing ventured, nothing obtained" (I don't even use the word "gained"! :lol: )

Susie

Suzi~ I go to TOPS to. I like the weigh ins. We are a small group in a small community so I find it hard to be really open about weight and issues but I get that here. The meeting are sometimes dorky but it is motivating. The price is right.

My weekend was just right. lots of time at home puttering. Nice meals with my family.
I still have a low grade headache but I figure it is hayfever related.
it is a beautiful day out here today. I am heading out to do some weeding!
I will check in later, Have a great afternoon!