There is a huge deal about this right now on the TX board. They are calling it Adopt A Grad. Everyone supports the newbies and the old timers are struggling. I never made it to goal. My goal was 175. Obviously, with the pregnancies, I am not near and will not be near goal for quite some time. I will probably have 50 - 60 pounds to lose after this baby is born to get to 175. If I could back to 190ish, I would be happy. OR WOULD I ??? I did reach my size goal. I wanted to wear a 14, when I got pregnant the first time, I was in a solid 12 and had 3 pairs of 10s. But now, even if I got to 175, I doubt I could get in a 12 - my body shape changed with the last preg and I can only imagine after this one. I was in a 16 when I got preg this time and just went to Lane Bryant - a store I never wanted to shop in again and bought some shorts to take me through the pregnancy. I bought a 20 - that was so depressing. Yes, I will be able to wear a 20 at nine months pregnant and with Grace I was in a 30/32 when I was 9 months pregnant but still a size freaking 20... I asked about a panni during my c-sec and the ps said it would not be a good time to do it too much residual baby fat. I wanted to tack it on b/c I will have met all my deductibles and max out of pocket for this year once I pay for all the preggo stuff. One of my problems is I still use food for comfort. Unlike being 6 months out, I can pack away the goods. I had a craving for a sub. So, I did what any pregnant woman does ~~~ Went and got one ... ate 2/3 of the bun and nearly all of the meat. At six months, I could the meat and that was it. I also do not follow the rules ... protein first - BLAH ~ I am back in the carb cycle. Of course, you need carbs when you are pregnant - but I did not need the lolipop this morning for desert after my whole grain toast. I do something good - good toast, good carbs, fiber to help my bm's - then I eat a damn lolipop - why? I drink while eating too which I know is why I can eat so much more - I just keep shoving it past the pouch and into the limb. This question kills me ... how do I stop my weight loss - oh shut the hell up ~~ is exactly what I want to tell "those" people ... I know I would be struggling with out the pregnancies ... then I would really have to be accountable and responsible. I would have NO excuse at all. Ok, those are my ramblings ... I am sorry you are struggling ... love ya hun!

That's the thing... I'm incredibly happy to hear updates! I'm usually genuinely excited for other and congratulatory. Its just lately I feel the jealousy. But seriously, congrats on all you success!!!

Well hello ladies I'm back! I hope everyone is having a great day and an on track eating day. So far so good for me. I appreciate everyone who shared yesterday! Ok, here's me being accountable... Breakfast: 2 Med scrambled eggs and 2 sausage links. Snack: 2 ham & cheese roll up's Lunch: Baked chicken leg quarter & carb/sugar control yogart Snack: A few bites of my leftover chicken from lunch & lite yogart Dinner: Steak & Salad Snack: Protein shake Doing good on water today! Enjoy the rest of your day Kay

Better late than never: Breakfast: Half an deluxe omelette (egg, ham, sausage and cheese) Lunch: Chicken Salad (chicken, RF mayo and some all-bran nuggets for crunch) Dinner: Sausage and sauerkraut Snack: Handful of popcorn (and a margarita that my wonderful husband made me) That's it. Could be better -- could be worse. I DID get all my water in, though.

Hey Kay: Feel off the wagon a bit over the weekend but picked back up on Monday... Breakfast: 3 oz. roast chicken Snack: Chewable calcium tablet Lunch: 3 oz. roast chicken Snack: New Whey Protein vial (years later, these are STILL vile to me!) Dinner: 15 Pringles Light chips (these are awesome...70 calories, no fat!), 1/2 cup of edamame and two bites of my husband's sausage (hmm...that can be taken the wrong way, eh? ) Hee hee! Gunna stick to it today, too! Love and hugs, JM