Good Morning All:

Computer that is great news and JB truly outstanding results, particularly when visiting, well done to you both.

Thought I better get in early as unfortunately, I had a melt and burn week, I put on 2 pounds :grumble: . I had an enjoyable long weekend, at the beginning, but then had a carb attack x 2! :sad: Pasta, artisan bread and large servings! Didn't really want to weigh this morning, but had to because I didn't weigh on my normal Tuesday weigh in!

So, positive self talk like crazy and happy to report that my menu was back to normal yesterday and I went out for a walk this morning, even though it is getting really hot and humid!:glasses:

Good luck Everyone for this upcoming week, I know I will do better than last week as I got 'that' out of my system :explode: It's all good and looking forward to hearing all your good news! Cheers, Marian

Ps thanks Computer for getting us started!

Almost Good afternoon (by the time I get done posting, it will be) - Congrats to the 'losers', the maintainers' and "Marian", A Special congrats to you :bigsmile: cause it's much harder to get on that scale when we think it's going to be not what we want to see, report it and cheerfully go right back to tracking - I'm only in the beginning of the journey this time around so I know that at some point in the next few weeks, I'm either going to not lose or gain and I'm going to try to follow your example to make sure I don't get all depressed :sad: and use that for an excuse not to continue. Way to Go!

Down two lbs. so I'm pleased - I'm going to keep trying to follow in the footsteps of you all and keep tracking, posting and smiling:happy:

WINNERS ALL!!

Computer- good loss especially getting close to your goal, not easy to get off the last little bit for most.
JB - congrats as you have been struggling - bet you are happier with the effort than not trying?
Marian - carbs will come right off, they put on like 3 lbs with the water retention, you've got this!
Rose - sometimes the scale will not show small losses, and that's the truth - keep up the good work
Cloey - happy for you too on your loss and sounds like you will go the distance.
Vespy - congrats on your loss, and kick most of those carbs to the curb, why doncha?

Thanks for explaining Vespy about the ****ens. I didn't realize that MFP does deletions! HAHAHA! Funny how that happened and didn't need to

LOSS THIS WEEK I am happy to report that I am at 145.0 and have 20 lbs to go. Hope springs eternal

I am smiling here too....no loss no gain......all good!

Well done everyone on weight loss, maintaining and getting on the scales even when you know it may not be good......

A great start to a new month....... we are so good! :bigsmile:

Jean

Excellent job everyone!!

Checking in for Aug 27th — September 2nd

Major wins for the past week:
-- Maintained weight
-- Completed first of the dental procedures, 2nd one on Tuesday
-- Didn’t pig-out too bad on comfort food after dental surgery

Challenges for the coming week:
-- Start early morning biking again before the day heats up
-- Start the de-cluttering and getting the house fixed-up again
-- Stay away from junk food as beginning Sunday, I’ll be living with the Grandson for 2-weeks while DD & SIL are in Europe.

Good evening everyone.

It is wonderful to hear how all of you have done for this past week with you usual positive outlook.

Computershate. Congratulations on your loss and getting close to goal. My last few pounds seemed to take forever but some people recommend that as a transitional time.
JB. Well done on your loss after the long w/e. You must be getting into the swing of things.
Marian. Don't be too discouraged this is a long trip and sometime in the future that will seem like a small bump.....the kind we all have.
Rose....I love your great attitude.
Cloeyeddie. Well done on your lose and keep smiling.
Vespertide. The loose pants are even better than the lower number.
smiles...you did really well this week.
CA girl. Yup. This is still from your idea months ago. It has gone on every single week since. I told you that you had good ideas for this group.
Jean. Good on you for maintaining.
Wooken. No comfort food after dental surgery? You are a Wonder Woman. Thank you for the cartoon laugh.
ustillcan. Yay a 10 day trip and no gain. That is an accomplishment.

Now Ladies and Gentlemen. I have an announcement.


Yesterday I officially started on maintenance. 9 months to the day that I started with MFP. I am proud, excited and nervous as I think this will be more challenging than losing weight. After all, diets .... there have been many but maintenance...... nada.

I sincerely hope that all my posts to the this weekly group will be as boring as dishwater from now on. :laugh:

I wish everyone a wonderful week. [/url]

Wanda

I just want to say I am excited to be part of this group. I joined yesterday and have a long way to go. I have my Fitbit Flex and joined it with MFP looking forward to both programs helping me stay on track. Going to be a grandma for the first time in December and I really want to be around for a long time to enjoy this blessing. Have gain and lost several times but have not been at a healthy weight since my thirties and it needs to be a priority to me first and hopefully influence some of my family members. Looking forward to reading everyone's updates and insights. Now I have to go for my walk and getting ready for a garage sale. Best to all have a good day and a great week.

Bevifun - I just had to post again to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:flowerforyou: