kayakqueen53 Member

Hi, Doris. I'm glad you started this discussion. I have felt really alone and disconnected lately. I've been so stressed out and burned out (work and home stress), that I have had a difficult time staying on the program some days. I start eating, then I just keep on eating until I'm way past 1200 calories. Numi is…

Congratulations on finishing law school. I graduated in 1998 and took the bar exam that summer. I remember it was a very stressful time. My pet got sick and died. My mother in law was diagnosed with breast cancer. My dad got ill and ended up in the hospital for awhile. I thought I'd not pass the exam. But I did. I don't…

I've never done a challenge before. Count me in.

Hi, Joni! It is nice to have you here!

Hi, Ricky. I am so proud of you for coming back to Nutrisystem. Your family sounds awesome. You are so fortunate that they are supporting you in your weight loss journey. I have gained weight, too, from too much comfort food and indolence. When work gets stressful or family members get sick (or pass away), I tend to eat a…

You can add me, too! I'll be cheering you on. Keep up the good work. I had 90 pounds to lose when I started NS last November. I've lost almost 45 pounds so far. I am halfway to my goal, which I can't believe. You can do this!

Hi, my name is Amy. I am originally from Lenexa, Kansas, but have lived in Spokane, Washington, since I was 13 years old. I Have fought weight gain almost my entire life. I have been on many diet programs over the years. You name it, I probably tried it. I reached my goal weight in the 1980s on Weight Watchers. But I've…

I love this saying. It is so true!

I had a bad day, too, this week. I probably was 200 calories over what I should be eating. Today, I actually ate out at a restaurant. My friend, who isn't eating wheat, and I agreed upon a local Asian fusion restaurant. She got halibut in a black bean sauce with brown rice and a slaw that had a very light dressing on it. I…

Well, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.

I weigh in on Saturday mornings. It helps me stick with the plan on a weekends. Last Saturday I had lost 3 more pounds. My weight loss is now 44.6 (almost 45) pounds since last Thanksgiving.

I just tried the cheesecake bar. I was at first rather skeptical about it. But it really was yummy. I definitely will order it again (and maybe more than 1). I like the chocolate cake with fat free whipped topping. I don't like the pretzels much, though. I thought I would like the crunchy, salty things more than I do.…

There have been a few things I don't care for. It's not that I hate them. They aren't that good that I'd want to order them again. I love the chicken alfredo (adding mushrooms and herbs), the chicken enchiladas, rotini and meatballs, the broccoli stuffed chicken, and any of the frozen pizzas. I save the frozen meals for…

Happy to see you here, too. Congratulations on your accomplishment. Before the blogs shut down, I checked out your personal page and pics. You have come such a long way. Smile! You have a lot to rejoice about.

Suzi, we have all been there. Just get back on the program as soon as possible, drink water, and keep in touch. Despite NS's decision to cut us loose as a community, the community is still here. You can do this!

When I have a snack, I try to have something that has more volume. For instance, 1 c. nonfat cottage is more than a piece of string cheese. A cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt is more than 1 egg. For afternoon snack I sometimes add a cup of fresh blueberries to a c. of nonfat cottage or yogurt. That's 2 c. of food!

I do the yogurt parfait thing (nonfat Greek yogurt - plain, fruit (blueberries, etc.), and NS granola. I also copy of a breakfast bar and put that in the plain yogurt.

Thank you!

Hi, I am here finally (aksullivan53 on the NS blogs). I am glad to see some of my friends in this group. I am going to stay with the program. I am losing about a pound a week and like the NS food. I have a busy schedule, and I can just grab a breakfast or lunch bar when the day is going to be real crazy. I also love the…