Hi all!

Sorry I've been missing in action all week. I have a horrible head cold and it's just wiped me out. I can barely think straight.

Chocolatekatz- COngrats on a terrific loss!

Judy - First of all, sorry to hear that your back and knee were bothering you. But I'm glad to hear you had a good weekend and that you're succeeding in your quest to stop eating when you're full. I'm glad that you're joining me in trying to change a behaviour a month. I'm working on eating more slowly this month, which should lead to being aware of when I'm full. So you didn't make your meeting on Saturday? Yeah, I didn't get up and walk, either. I overslept and then got busy and forgot about it. Maybe we can make a pact for this Saturday.

Karen - So good to see you!

Tel8 - Congrats on a fabulous loss.

Slimjules - I know that losing only 1 pound your first week out can be disappointing when it seems everyone else loses big that first week. But, every's body reacts differently. Your's may be resisting the change, but may let go for a big loss next week. Hang in there.

Darlene - Sorry to hear about the caving and the gain. A lot of the gain could be water retention from the extra food. You know, both Judy and I have experienced the same sort of caving after doing really well during an event or party. We haven't quite figured out completely the psychology behind it.

booklass - Congrats on a great overall loss! May you continue to see success!

StacyC - See my post to slimjules. Further, since you were having your period, you could have been retaining water. Hang in there.

Soccermom2005 - Good to see you again! I'm still here. And my baby is turning 7 on Saturday!

Weigh-in was bad again - up a bit more. I don't get it. Admittedly, I was great about following the program, so I deserved it. I have been really bad about drinking my water, so I doubly deserve it. I see now that the eating that used to keep me maintaining is now keeping me gaining. I have to put a stop to this right now. I'm so bummed that I'm going to be spending another summer fat. And most of my clothes aren't fitting and I just can't affort to get new ones. So it's lose it or go naked. And I'm determined not to spend another summer past this one in this condition. This weekend will be a challenge, I'm sure. As I mentioned, it's Ana's birthday, so cake will be involved. I'm not even sure what we're doing yet it terms of getting together with family, etc. A lot of factors are making it really complicated to plan right now and with this cold I haven't had the energy to sort it all out. Sunday is her school program/picnic, but each family brings their own food, so that will be a lot easier for me to control. Or at least count.

Have a great day all.

Carla

Soccermom2005 – welcome back! Yup, we’ve been here a while – some downs and recently some ups but we keep plugging away.

Carla – Sigh – I know exactly where you are coming from. First of all, I hope you feel better cold-wise – that never helps! I feel like I’m eating the way I used to and I’d maintain or even lose a little and now I’m gaining too. I’m with on you on everything – not wanting to spend the summer feeling self-conscious (and fat), sick of it and being down on myself a bit. Well, at least we know that the way we’ve been eating cannot continue – we have to “kick it up a notch” so to speak. Happy, happy birthday to Ana – any way you can get a cake that she likes and you don’t? If not, have a small piece and freeze or throw out what’s left.

I’m pretty bummed about the sneak peeks but am resolved to just get on the scale tomorrow at my meeting and be done with it – I’m going to ask for a new book though and I want the next few entries to be in a downward direction! My knee and back are a real drag – I’ve told myself I’d rest my knee the whole weekend and if it still hurts next week, I’ll make an appt with the orthopedist. I decided though that in the meantime, I CAN do some yoga and I CAN do upper body strength. Maybe that will help me get our of my funk. Oh, and we’re hoping to get to Anthony’s Little League game – that should lift my spirits.

I’m going to try to get here over the weekend for some inspiration. Oh, and my plan is to have some chocolate soda again after dinner and try to fend off the PMS munchies that way.

Have a great one,
Judy

Well, I did it. I went back to my meeting this morning and got on the scale. Since the last time I was there (at least 4 weeks ago) I showed a gain, but it turned out the "official" number is less than what I estimated it to be - 160.8 Anyway, I asked for a new book and got one. I also spoke with my leader. She gives big colorful paperclips, one for each pound lost, to make a "chain of success". Well, if you gain, you take them off or turn them around. Giving how much I've gained back, I got tired of looking at the pile representing the pounds I re-gained, so I told her that I wanted a new start and gave them back. As I told her, the pile represented failure and I'm ready to start building back the success. I also decided with her that I'm going to do flex this week. I need the discipline of counting and weighing and measuring. I'm still going to work on stopping eating when I'm full and I may do core next week or stick with flex - I'll see how things go.

My back is feeling better but my knee is not (I'm a little upset about it and figure I'll probably have to make an appt with the orthopedist soon) but I did a 1/2 hour of a power-ish yoga tape and it felt great.

Happy Birthday Ana!!!!!! What a big girl!

Have a great one,
Judy

Hello everyone,

Today was my first weigh in.

:cb: I lost 6 lbs :cb:

I did well today, I had to go to my MIL house for a fish fry, I only had one filet and she had prepared a lot of fresh veggies (brocolli, cauliflower, and cucumbers) so I filled up on those and had just a dab of potato salad. I feeling really proud of my self for making good choices.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Angel

Hi, Soccer Mom. I'm in Northern Cali, too. I understand crazy busy, but I am finding that that is the way it is all of the time anymore. At least as long as there are kids at home.

Judy, way to go. I am so proud of you for taking control and not setting yourself up for failure or discouragement with that pile of clips.

Angel, you SHOULD feel proud of yourself. You handled it beautifully.