Great work @Flumi! And take care with your scar correction, hope it goes well. Sounds like you have a good week ahead of you.

First week and I'm down 2lbs (now 170.2). Very active week, but blew way over budget on Saturday (leftover Christmas chocolates and cookies). Today was not too bad, stayed below 1600cals. Next week I am really going to try to get a real fast day in. And have another workout on Thursday (still recovering...I'm really out of shape )

I was, to my great surprise, down about a pound from last week. I was NOT well behaved, so that loss is a total gift from God. It has really motivated me to get my act together for this coming week. The first thing I am going to do is put the chocolate that is in our classroom up in the cabinet so it doesn't call my name every time I walk in the door. It is little things like that that have been throwing me off lately.
I wish you all good fasts and loose pants this week!

Hi everyone! Just made it through a fast day, not smart on a Monday when "the bachelor" is on... Wine & chocolate were usually on the menu! But I made it work with mint tea and 7 mini rolos frozen! And when they call them mini, they're not kidding!! I was out all day having to purchase new laptop for the daughter because hers blew up on Friday and she's nearing the end of her practical nursing course and will need it for future RN program, anyway being away from my kitchen is helpful on a fast day!

Flossy, you sound like me with the alcohol- we could be friends for sure! And also a stay at home mom for years has been a blessing but mine are older now so time to look after myself. I find now that I don't want to drink so much or maybe the habit got easier to do without, but I sure know what you mean about getting through the day!! Typing that makes it sound worse doesn't it hahaha!

Flumi.. Good luck with your 'date' is that what I'm thinking it is and hope all goes well with your scar appointment!

And Dryheat, don't feel bad about your empty calories, scotch is less calories than wine so more bang for your buck!! enjoy your mountain trip!!

And wow, melaniecheeks has got quite the schedule of activities this week! Have a great time!

So far so good this week people! I looked back on my menus & calories during the holidays and am determined to put all that behind me! Enjoy your week everyone!

Fast day completed yesterday, hooray. Today another success by nailing my maintenance calories. Big salad for lunch. Really yummy. Little bit of seeds on top...not too many because the calories in those really add up. Been really good with weighing my food and its helped keep me in control.

Mama, I definitely think we would be friends. I think we all might, really! You are so right...typing away my thoughts as it relates to alcohol could run the risk of coming off as an alcoholic. I've spent hours analyzing exactly why I think I need a "reward", such as a glass of wine (or 3). I think I may have figured it out and, as a result, the desire and taste aren't there. I'm also trying to establish a new routine/habit as it surrounds the 5 o'clock hour to help. I simply can't afford the calories, which also helps me stay motivated. I think my boys are proud of what I've accomplished. They like having a mom who can participate physically in their activities and I like being able to do it. It's proving to be especially tough with my 14-year-old who is taller than me (6 feet already) and definitely stronger. I like being able to keep up with him and he likes having a mom who can. He's very aware of other people and other moms who maybe can't or won't participate.

Today is my first FD of the week, but it's not starting off too good. I woke up hungry, which is somewhat ominous. The only thing in my favor is I'm able to put up with it. It's funny how some days, I just can't bare it and have to eat. Other days, I'm ok with feeling hunger and almost enjoy it. Today is not a day I think I'm going to enjoy it. However, today I have dance, which keeps me preoccupied over the lunch hour. I'll have a diet fizzy drink to hold me over until dinner. Dinner will be leftover soup and vegan quiche before heading off to a school meeting, which will keep me preoccupied until I get home to get kids ready for bed. So, I will try to muster all the willpower I have in me, but you know things are tough when you start rationalizing how tasty the things around you will be...like my swiffer duster (it might taste like cotton candy), or my son's pencils (I'm thinking zero calories, 10 grams of fiber, great jaw workout), or maybe chewing on a cardboard box (kind of like jerky, I bet). Either way, I'm guessing a white-knuckle kind of day, but I'm focused on moving forward. Thanks to all of you who are helping me ride your momentum!!!

Elaine, you will have weeks that go much better than others. But trust that you'll find your groove. At the very least (and this is one of the best features of this program) you know that if you can hang on for the full FD, you will get to eat the next. For me, this is my life jacket because, some days (like today), it can be rough. But knowing tomorrow I can eat normal makes it a heck of a lot easier. You'll find, over time, strategies to help you be successful. Just hang in there...you'll make it!

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So, I will try to muster all the willpower I have in me, but you know things are tough when you start rationalizing how tasty the things around you will be...like my swiffer duster (it might taste like cotton candy), or my son's pencils (I'm thinking zero calories, 10 grams of fiber, great jaw workout), or maybe chewing on a cardboard box (kind of like jerky, I bet).

HEE HEE!!!

Woohoo! Flossy!! You're doing fantastic! Had quite the chuckle while swiffering my kitchen today

Today I tried on some older clothes I haven't fit into in years.... Too bad most are out of style!! Haha except for some sweaters I need a new wardrobe! Also made some yummy soup today trying to duplicate this stuff from the store and it was really good! Measured & weighed everything out but need to double check my math to calculate my portion... It's a big job logging homemade soup!!

So pleased everyone seems to be doing well this week!

Great work all! I'm surfing through today on a succession of black coffee, miso soup, Bovril, fizzy diet ginger beer and buckets of water. I've got some lovely turkey breast for dinner, might stir fry with pak choi and broccoli.

My fast days this week went pretty well, it is definitely getting easier (especially considering I had to bake 4 dozen cookies on one of them, lol), but I'm not sure I'm going to have a loss this week. I didn't majorly over-do it on my off days (maybe on one day, but the rest were fine), but I just don't feel like I've lost anything. I weigh myself tomorrow morning, so I'll know then. I think I might be retaining water, ugh.

Oh geez.... Finishing the day off with 3 glasses of wine & a bag of maltesers!!! Whoops!

Starting my second FD today. I've got dance then my sons basketball game. Should keep me busy until around 3:30. I'm planning on sipping fizzy water while prepping for dinner, which has yet to be decided. Either way, fingers crossed for another loss. I finally broke down and went shopping. My size 12 jeans that I've continued to wear are too big. I've been wearing a belt, but it didn't look good. The jeans and skirt I found were a size 6. SIZE 6 people...this is territory I never thought I'd see again...ever...in a million years!!! And they weren't snug. They were comfortable. They weren't "im almost near a 6, so I'll just buy them". They were, dare I say, roomy. I'm not sure I'm going to part with the 12's, though. They are kind of a security blanket, at least a reminder of where I've been. But I'm thrilled with my 6's.