Yes, there has been stress in your life recently. Did you make a decision on a wedding venue yet?

The good news is the registered dietician called me back and set up an appointment for Tuesday night.
I like she has evening and weekend hours. There's excitement in me knowing I'm open for education and nutritional help. You know if you're not ready to receive information -- your mind will not accept and act upon the information.
My mind is ready!

Here's a chuckle. I think my charka was off balance last week. I may have confused my charkas.
Why -- Last Sunday was the start of 1st charka -- the root charka.
Changed the crystal on my nightstand
Changed the crystal inn my crystal purse ( A very small bag hat holds crystal, a cross and an angel -- I either carry in a pocket or in my purse).
Changed my charka oil to root.
Did not change the stones on my storage case. (each week I change the stones on the top of the case to reflect that week's charka). Today as I went to change this weeks stone to week 2 - sacral, I noticed I had not changed last weeks - were still the 7th charka - the crown charka. Should have been the root chakra stone.

No wonder I was screwed up -- there probably was a conflict in my bedroom with the 2 charka.
Plus, I haven't done the charka mediation in weeks.

This week I need to focus on self healing -- encouraging postive thoughts, do the "Purpose Driven Life" reading for church group, mediate, pray, and most importantly, like myself.

Great news about your dress. Wishing you more success.

Mine is a 20 as well. Fits at time of purchase (November 2012) and now.
Hoping the hem won't be the only alteration that will be done.

Why does everyone in your bridal party have to have a different opinion? LOL .... It's driving me nuts!!! I was going to wait until June to go dress shopping for me then dress shopping for them in July.... but one of my BM are freaking out that I am waiting so late. :grumble: (Dec 2013 wedding) What do you all think? Have you encountered the same type of people with strong opnions? How have you dealt with them??? :noway: :noway:

Had a good first visit with the registered dietician/diabeties counselor.

Feeling success for weight loss then weight maintenance could happen for me.

Looking back, my self guided attempts were not well planned -- thus failure -- thus depression and such.

Here's to another week... wishing all well.

Good luck ladies!! Let's finish strong!

I have to say - growing up we never had dessert unless it was a special occasion, but as an adult especially over the last few years I pretty much crave something sweet after dinner ... its probably a habit I started and now is hard to break ... but for the most part I think its pretty easy to accommodate modestly - what I mean is I after dinner if I am craving something I have a small fun size candy or Hershey Kiss because it really helps satisfy the chocolate craving Fruit I do as often as I can after dinner... but like I mentioned earlier - sometimes you just need Chocolate! The other really yummy low cal fruit desert I tried and loved was homemade wine poached pears - just poach in some wine remove and add a little sugar or honey to the wine and let it reduce - then serve over lowfat greek yogurt and add a little of the wine reduction on- delicious

I love the Cadbury light mousse (only about 60 calories) or a Werther's Original for a treat after dinner.

Hi Ladies! Hope all is well. I was just wondering how you all are doing on your goals?? I went back and checked my goal weight for this challenge and I am still about 7-8 lbs away from that. Not sure if I can make it in the next 4 weeks .. but I sure will try.

Ive had a crazy week and a half. I usually step on the scale everyday, but people have told me not to. However, now I know why I do. I had been sick with what I think was a gastrointestinal virus. As of last Saturday, I could eat anything and not have any pain or side effects! I think I was just so excited that I went a little crazy and didnt make the best choices. Yesterday, stepped on the scale, 5 pounds up! Oh my!

Came home yesterday, ran, and watched my dinner, down 1.8 of that. I will probably weigh in heavy on Sunday, but at this point, anything is better than 5 pounds heavier.

P.s. im going back to weighing myself everyday because I need the accountability!

Did major exercising to come back down to my weight 2 weeks ago! its better than being up! hope everyone did well!

FYI- Have you ladies shopped at Wegmans and got the free newsletter they keep in the health foods section? I love them!

Happy Monday everyone.

Wishing all a week that is filled with healthier choices.

Just checking in with you girls to make sure you are all motivated and ready to finish this 12 week challenge strong. Even though I won't hit my original goal in 3 weeks I am going to try and lose 6 lbs. Any loss is still a victory!

OK - Ladies!

I have finally made my dress appointment. It is at the end of April, so i have about 6 weeks to get rid of some of this weight before I am standing in front of all those mirrors!!!! AHHHHH!

What did you all do to get prepared for the fitting?
Like what did you bring with you, what did you wear, etc.?

Meg

@PlumCrazyGirl

Thanks, good points. I have alot of styles i like LOL ... SO, I guess will have to wait until i see things on too. Then I guess I will look at all the accessories.

Thanks!