Hi everyone! I apologize I didn't post over the weekend but I thought I'd better drop in and say hello today.
Naughtyangel - HUGE congrats on the loss! You've done so well - you must be very proud of yourself. I'm proud of you.
I bet it feels so good to see the scale going down after all of your hard work. Three cheers for you!!!
Squiggly - don't worry too much about the gain. It could always be water weight. I know that in the past, if I've eaten some things that weren't on my diet, boy would the water weight creep on. However, it was usually gone in 1 or 2 days. The volumetrics sounds interesting and it's so important that it makes sense to you. For some reason, it's always easier to follow a diet that makes sense because it makes you feel you're doing things the 'right' way. I'm right behind you and cheering you on the whole way! Make sure you come on and post how you're getting on.
Karla - Just hang in there. Sooner or later we all hit those ugly plateaus and they're never easy. However, if you keep on keeping on, soon you'll have a substantial loss and be so glad you did. I just know that it will break soon and you'll be on the move down that scale again. Way to go for being patient. You can do it!!!
Shalia - You have really made a dent in your measurements! I'm so happy for you! It sounds like you're toning and increasing your muscle mass, which is fantastic! Go muscle! It burns fat! I bet those 6lbs will go before you know it. I'm really pleased for you and all that you've accomplished! Wow, huh?
As for me? Well, I went to Curves on Thursday and Friday. I'm still only allowed to do one circuit but after next week I should be able to kick it up a notch. I'm currently at an 18.5lb loss (the ticker doesn't register half a pound) so I'm pretty pleased. I don't think I've ever lost that much weight in 18 days! I'm dreading the impending plateau, but I have just GOT to stay focused and not give in. I know that if I keep with it I'll have a decent loss eventually but I'm kind of scared too. I knew on girl who had a 19 day plateau and I think that would drive me nuts. Oh well, I'll enjoy the loss for now and worry about the plateau when I come to it.
I hope you're all well. Take care and remember - we can DO this!
All the best.
Alisha
But I stepped on the scale and to my suprise it said.......(((((Drum roll please)))))
I'm doing it
, it's been a while since the scale has gone down so i needed that 
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Maximum 1600 calories/day
Workout atleast 3times/week
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nice to see everyone is doing great.
Hello Ladies
I have been doing horrible, no exercise, eating junk, and in general, just giving up. 
But, I am getting back on track, and I am going to get all my "good food" on Friday after hubby gets paid, and I am starting my exercise back tom. 
So everybody, keep me in your thoughts and hopefully, when I weigh in on the 30th, (to give me time to get back on track), I will be down. 
I've exercised three days in a row. I am finally doing this right. I know I can continue this.
back to where I started
. It will be my only one for the week. I went four out of the last six days without it. I had about 16 oz on Wednesday with pizza. I am very proud of myself though. I did count the calories into my daily menu though. I have set a few steep goals for myself this week.