Alisa & Megan & Myself

I'm the cheering section for you guys!!!!!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!

Thanks, Simone. It's great having a cheering section that has so much energy, lol. And it is sooooo hard staying away from the scales. But I'd rather think I'm losing this week, even if I'm not. It's better than stepping on the scales and being disappointed. I did that enough last week. So I'm trying real hard to not step on it before Tuesday morning. I weight in the mornings, since that's when I'm usually my lightest.

Alisa - GET MORE WATER IN!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!! Protein looks great!! Meagn - I am like you - I get on the scales continually. I keep waiting for that miracle drop. They are down 1 lb this morning!! 204. That is not enough but I will take it. How about you? Alisa, I am proud of you for not stepping on them. When are you going to? I am fine with my liquids and my protein yesterday was like 93 but my calories - they are usually between 1000-1100 so I need to cut back! I was fine until last night and then I had a small bag of peanuts and then a couple pieces of cheese. Well - maybe 3-4 pieces. I love cheese!! Not bad choices BUT!!! I try to keep my protein over 60 and my liquids over 64oz. What about you girls? And exercise - I AM HORRIBLE! KICK ME IN THE BUTT! I am SO JEALOUS of you girls!! Love Ya, Darlene

Darlene, I am really going to try to get in more water today. I'm going to make a real effort to drink all day throughout the day. I'm finishing my morning decaf coffee w/ Splenda and skim now (20 ozs.), then I'll either have a Vitamin Water or Light Lemonade nearby all day. With me luck! I am trying not to step on the scale before Tuesday morning. I am really hoping I'll either be a pound or so away from ONEDERLAND or in ONDERLAND by then. But at this point I'll take any loss. I soooo love cheese too. That's what I actually ended up having last night for "dinner." a few pieces of cheese and a few whole wheat Ritz crackers. Tonight I'm going to have some chicken or fish for dinner, and leave the cheese alone (for tonight, at least, lol). I know for me exercise is key, even though I HATED it pre-op. I have gotten used to going after work now. It kind of winds me down after a long day, and since I'm a single mom, I look at it as my "me" time, you know? But I know I can't lose without the exercise. Even pre-op, the endless times I dieted, I woudn't lose the weight unless I exercised too. I could do all the dieting in the world, but the scale wouldn't move unless I got my rear moving too!! It's actually gotten fun now, and I look forward to it. It took a couple weeks of doing it consistently before it got fun, though. Those first couple of weeks it was torture dragging myself to the gym. I just wanted to go home and relax with a good book and some music instead! Good luck today, girls. Let's keep at it - today could be the day we knock our stalls out of the way (smile)!!

Hi There Ladies, How is our Friday afternoon going? I'm not doing so well myself. I've been eating non-stop today. I don't know if it was from the rice on the sushi I had for lunch (carbs making me crave food) or if it's because my period is due anyday now. Could be a combo of the two. Anyway, I feel like I'm hungry and can't stop putting food in my mouth. UGH! My personal trainer just called and post-poned our appointment to tomorrow morning. It's raining here cats & dogs (Thank you Ernesto). I may not even go out tonight because of this lovely weather. Darlene, I'm glad you're like me and can't stay of the scale. LOL At least I don't feel alone. I wish I had the willpower of Alisa. You amaze me with your protien intake. That's awesome! Congrats. Alisa, I couldn't agree with you more about excerise being key. I'm with you. You're also like me in that after a couple of weeks - you get used to working out and can't imagine it not being a part of your life. I do notice that when I have to take off for a couple of days in a row (like when I'm traveling or whatever) it's harder for me to go back. I hope you both have a great weekend. I look forward to seeing your weight on Tuesday Alisa! Megan

Hey Girls, It's me checking in again. Well, my day didnt turn out as well as I intended. I had such a long and difficult day at the office today I just came home and took a nap. When I got up, I convinced myself (it wasn't hard, lol) that it was too late to go to the gym. I don't think I got in enough protein today - I'll key what I ended up eating into fitday.com and see what happens, but I'm getting ready to eat some yogurt, drink some more, and call it a day. I had what I said I was going to have through lunch, but then I ended up having 3 slices of cheese for dinner instead of a Lean Cuisine, and I didn't have my morning protein drink. So I'll have to make up the protein and liquids tomorrow, and I'll have to go to the gym on Sunday, when I usually take that day off, to make up for not going today. I'm kinda looking forward to stepping on the scale Tuesday morning, but I don't know what I'll do if it hasn't gone down Have a good evening, everyone!

Hey Alisa, Girl we're all entitled to days like you've had today. At least you ate well - which is more then I can say for myself. I didn't end up going out tonight because of the weather - but - I've consumed almost 1200 calories! I also didn't go to the gym - but I did walk/jog on my treadmill for an hour. I did 4 miles which is okay. Better then nothing. Anyway, don't down yourself too much. I'm impressed that you ate so well! Megs

Hi Girls! Well, I am almost ready to go to bed. I have had quite an evening! I ate an apple late this afternoon just - ate it like I used to. Well, evidently I did not chew it enough because I have been sick for about 4 hours. I hate this when that happens. The times are getting fewer and farther between. I had been OK since last Sunday but tonight is another story. So I will not be getting my protein in today nor my liquids!! Tomorrow is another day. Love, Hug and Prayers, Darlene

Goodnight Darlene!! I hope you're able to sleep well and wake up feeling refreshed and much better!! *hugs*

Good Morning Girls! I feel much better this morning! I even slept in till 7:30 which is unlike me!!! Right now I am drinking my 16 oz of water which is "My rule" first thing every morning. I have cinnamon rolls in the oven. AND NO I am not going to eat them. My daughter and her family are moving so I am helping them so I would bake them up and take them over for the kids to eat. This is my youngest daughter Paige. Her and Scott have 4 beautiful kids and I am so happy for them. They bought a beautiful house on 14 acres. They have horses which have been at the other grandma's. They just got 2 goats, a dog and Lezlie, my youngest granddaughter got a little kitty yesterday. They have been renting all these years waiting until they could afford what they wanted and now they got it - plus!! It is beautiful!! And I might add less than a mile from my house!!! So I am off to help - AND NO APPLES FOR ME TODAY!! UNTIL I LEARN HOW TO CHEW!! HAVE A GOOD DAY, EAT HEALTHY!! DRINK LOTS AND EXERCISE FOR ME!! Love, Hugs and Prayers, Darlene P.S. The scales have read 204 two mornings in a row!! Not much of a drop but I will take it!!