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12yrslater · 11-21-2011, 06:57 AM

Pati WILL marry her son. We will be engaged soon. He just doesn't know it YET

Morning Señoritas! Sounds like you are all doing splendidly!

Me? I am still doing well too. Not losing. I go up 2 lbs on up days. Go down 2 lbs on down days. So just teeter tottering that weight.

I haven't ate today. Just had my coffee and cream

I am considering low carb (atkins induction style) for the next few days (pre-holiday). I am lower in weight but I'll tell you something I noticed in the mirror this morning. I am EXTREMELY BLOATED in the TUMMY!

I know it's the carbs. Like I said, my weight is lower but the bloating from the carbs is just yucky! Which is why I am considering low carb for a few days. Still not 100% if this is where I should go but am leaning towards it. Then picking up on Juddd next week?

shari · 11-21-2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

Pati WILL marry her son. We will be engaged soon. He just doesn't know it YET

Morning Señoritas! Sounds like you are all doing splendidly!

Me? I am still doing well too. Not losing. I go up 2 lbs on up days. Go down 2 lbs on down days. So just teeter tottering that weight.

I haven't ate today. Just had my coffee and cream

I am considering low carb (atkins induction style) for the next few days (pre-holiday). I am lower in weight but I'll tell you something I noticed in the mirror this morning. I am EXTREMELY BLOATED in the TUMMY!

I know it's the carbs. Like I said, my weight is lower but the bloating from the carbs is just yucky! Which is why I am considering low carb for a few days. Still not 100% if this is where I should go but am leaning towards it. Then picking up on Juddd next week?

LOL, you're crazy!

Yeah, same thing happening to me this morning after eating burger and fries yesterday, plus ice cream.

Sooo I definitely earned my gain from yesterday's UD but am trying to keep it low carb for now to get rid of the water weight and bloat before Thanksgiving. I'm giving it a full run starting Sunday too. I've been teeter tottering too. I'm just glad I don't gain so much like I did on Atkins when eating like I am.

Deb294evr · 11-21-2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyl

LMAO! does Pati still want to marry your son! happy holidays!

of course!! Somebody has to tame that boy!! You have a fantastic holiday yourself girl!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

Pati WILL marry her son. We will be engaged soon. He just doesn't know it YET

Morning Señoritas! Sounds like you are all doing splendidly!

Me? I am still doing well too. Not losing. I go up 2 lbs on up days. Go down 2 lbs on down days. So just teeter tottering that weight.

I haven't ate today. Just had my coffee and cream

I am considering low carb (atkins induction style) for the next few days (pre-holiday). I am lower in weight but I'll tell you something I noticed in the mirror this morning. I am EXTREMELY BLOATED in the TUMMY!

I know it's the carbs. Like I said, my weight is lower but the bloating from the carbs is just yucky! Which is why I am considering low carb for a few days. Still not 100% if this is where I should go but am leaning towards it. Then picking up on Juddd next week?

Morning Pati!!! Well I am soooooo going to be doing the same thing this week. Eating Low Carb ( except Thursday ) and zig zagging my cals... Just to keep myself from gaining. I know I won't go real low, but I can mix it up some!!! Kinda like lean protein and veges one day, then more Atkinsish the next.

Then, back to JUDDD next week! Whatever works for us folks!!! Have a spendid WEEK!!! and Holiday!!

Tyl · 11-21-2011, 07:04 AM

i am loving eating carbs on up days lmao! i went to the movies yesterday and had ribs, sweet potato fries and cheese bread. if i was lcing i would have gained like 5 pounds. i'm only up .6 lol. i like it!!! lol. but being bloated is no fun, so i understand wanting to let the carbs go for a while. i imagine you could do that on JUDDD too.

12yrslater · 11-21-2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shari

I'm just glad I don't gain so much like I did on Atkins when eating like I am.

And this is exactly why I'm afraid of doing Atkins again, even if for a few days! Atkins isn't as forgiving on the scale BUT IT DOES WONDERS on the waist!

Why can't I just be naturally thin?!?!?

12yrslater · 11-21-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deb294evr

Morning Pati!!! Well I am soooooo going to be doing the same thing this week. Eating Low Carb ( except Thursday ) and zig zagging my cals... Just to keep myself from gaining. I know I won't go real low, but I can mix it up some!!! Kinda like lean protein and veges one day, then more Atkinsish the next.

Then, back to JUDDD next week! Whatever works for us folks!!! Have a spendid WEEK!!! and Holiday!!

Good luck to you (and all of us) this week Deb!
Enjoy your short week. I work today and tomorrow and off til next week. (Thank goodness cuz I'm looking forward to it!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyl

i am loving eating carbs on up days lmao! i went to the movies yesterday and had ribs, sweet potato fries and cheese bread. if i was lcing i would have gained like 5 pounds. i'm only up .6 lol. i like it!!! lol. but being bloated is no fun, so i understand wanting to let the carbs go for a while. i imagine you could do that on JUDDD too.

Chantyl, I am enjoying the carbs and the fact that I don't gain alot of weight (scale wise). The only thing bugging me is my stomach which seems to be protruding like mad!

Deb294evr · 11-21-2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyl

i am loving eating carbs on up days lmao! i went to the movies yesterday and had ribs, sweet potato fries and cheese bread. if i was lcing i would have gained like 5 pounds. i'm only up .6 lol. i like it!!! lol. but being bloated is no fun, so i understand wanting to let the carbs go for a while. i imagine you could do that on JUDDD too.

I agree that is why I love JUDDD. The thing is I can't stay low on my DD. I have tried every combination of food possible. If I eat freely on my UP days, I have zero control on my DD. HOW DO YOU GUYS DO IT?... ugggg...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

And this is exactly why I'm afraid of doing Atkins again, even if for a few days! Atkins isn't as forgiving on the scale BUT IT DOES WONDERS on the waist!

Why can't I just be naturally thin?!?!?

Yes, I agree, but when I say I am doing Atkins, I am definately NOT doing induction level carbs. I am thinking around 50/ day would still allow me to be in control, AND enjoy some foods. OF course this is trial and error!!!!

YESSSS why oh why can't I be naturally thin too?...

12yrslater · 11-21-2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deb294evr

I agree that is why I love JUDDD. The thing is I can't stay low on my DD. I have tried every combination of food possible. If I eat freely on my UP days, I have zero control on my DD. HOW DO YOU GUYS DO IT?... ugggg...

Yes, I agree, but when I say I am doing Atkins, I am definately NOT doing induction level carbs. I am thinking around 50/ day would still allow me to be in control, AND enjoy some foods. OF course this is trial and error!!!!

YESSSS why oh why can't I be naturally thin too?...

Are we all getting serious next week?! I know I am! I want to be thinner by Christmas....I think with Juddd (following to a tee!) I could get there I hope!

Tyl · 11-21-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

Are we all getting serious next week?! I know I am! I want to be thinner by Christmas....I think with Juddd (following to a tee!) I could get there I hope!

i would like to be down another 15 pounds or so by Christmas. not sure how possible that it, but i'm gonna try.

12yrslater · 11-21-2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyl

i would like to be down another 15 pounds or so by Christmas. not sure how possible that it, but i'm gonna try.

My goal is 9 lbs.

I BET WE CAN DO IT IF WE GIVE IT OUR ALL!!!!!

Tyl · 11-21-2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

My goal is 9 lbs.

I BET WE CAN DO IT IF WE GIVE IT OUR ALL!!!!!

Yes we can! I will be super happy if i'm down 10 by then. now to make it through thanksgiving!

12yrslater · 11-21-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyl

Yes we can! I will be super happy if i'm down 10 by then. now to make it through thanksgiving!

My goal through thanksgiving is just to maintain!!!

Meek75 · 11-21-2011, 08:18 AM

Good morning Girls.

Deb, enjoy your time off!!

Deb294evr · 11-21-2011, 08:22 AM

Thanks Meek!! GIRLS WE CAN DO THIS!!!! I will also try for 10 by Christmas!.. seems easy RIGHT?...

shari · 11-21-2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

Are we all getting serious next week?! I know I am! I want to be thinner by Christmas....I think with Juddd (following to a tee!) I could get there I hope!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyl

i would like to be down another 15 pounds or so by Christmas. not sure how possible that it, but i'm gonna try.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

My goal is 9 lbs.

I BET WE CAN DO IT IF WE GIVE IT OUR ALL!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

My goal through thanksgiving is just to maintain!!!

Agree 1000%!!! I'm trying to get rid of 11 so it's on, true to plan starting Sunday as an UD, of course.

Right now, I need to get rid of the water weight from excessive eating yesterday, I didn't mention all I had for breakfast too

, before truly maintaining until Sunday.

12yrslater · 11-21-2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shari

Agree 1000%!!! I'm trying to get rid of 11 so it's on, true to plan starting Sunday as an UD, of course.

Right now, I need to get rid of the water weight from excessive eating yesterday, I didn't mention all I had for breakfast too

, before truly maintaining until Sunday.

WE CAN DO THISSSS

obraxton · 11-22-2011, 08:29 AM

Great goals ladies!

shari · 11-22-2011, 08:31 AM

Hey ladies!!

Deb~ I know you're relaxing (or trying too..LOL) while the rest of us are working..enjoy!!

Pati~how's it going?

I lost most of the water weight/gain from Sunday's extravagant meals..yes, with an 's'...

. Idown 3.4...have 0.4 still with me but hope to take that out by drinking a lot of water today and eating more moderate carbs until TD.

Deb294evr · 11-22-2011, 08:36 AM

Morning Girls!!! Well I am not good at relaxing when I look around my house..

Trying to get it cleaned up and ready for company. My parents are coming over Thanksgiving so it gives me incentive to clean

I like everyone's plan! I definately think we can get this done!! Today is a I DONT KNOW day.. not sure of my cals, because I have not counted... oops.. I have been working my butt off though, so I figure I am sweating it off..

Hope everyone who is working is having FUN....

Have a great day, I will continue to check in on everyone!

12yrslater · 11-22-2011, 10:51 AM

Gals!!! BUSY BUSY BUSY over here. Cramming loads of stuff into a 2 day work week is heck!!! Being today is my Friday, I haven't even had a moment to eat (but yes I'm famished). I will probably run to get a soup and run back (could use the calories burned in running to and from?

I really thought today would be easy peasy but nooooooo! EVERYONE IS TRYING TO GET EVERYTHING DONE! LOL

Ok rant over...

So my eating? I'm on Deb's diet. "Don't Know". Low carb didn't work for me yesterday since DH made me a delish dinner I couldn't break his lil' heart and say no! SO I ate! LOL

Today, I haven't eaten at all but working out for an hour during zumba tonight requires me to have SOMETHING. What it will be? NO CLUE BUT I AM STARVED (am I repeating myself? lol I'm sorry if I am and am all over the place...I'm typing rapidly!)

Have a good day ladies!!

shari · 11-22-2011, 01:00 PM

I know Deb, when you're hosting it's so much to get done..on top of cooking. IDKD...LOL, I Don't Know Day.

Try to enjoy your days off when you can.

Pati~it's jumping here now..I've had this page up for awhile and just able to finish typing it. Hope you eat soon!! Happy Friday!

Deb294evr · 11-23-2011, 10:15 AM

Hi Ladies!! Not much to report today, I am not weighing until Sunday this week. Just don't need the stress....

Making desserts all day today, and boy am I drooling... oh well, I'll eat it tomorrow If I feel like it.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL LOVELY Thanksgiving this year, hug your family!!!!..

I know I am going to be SO READY to get going full speed on Monday... time to get this off for good.

Deb294evr · 11-25-2011, 05:16 AM

Morning all my friends!! hope you all had a safe, happy Thanksgiving!! I definately ate my fill, and today I work it off... exercise, cleaning up the house, whatever it takes to feel better...

No shopping for me, I am not one to brave the crowds. Did it once a few years back, and learned my lesson. NEVER EVER AGAIN!...

Have a great day all!!!

Meek75 · 11-25-2011, 06:02 AM

Morning Deb!!
Glad u enjoyed urself. Im sure you'll work off those calories and feel better by tomorrow. I've never been into the Black Friday shopping. I cant stand crowds either

.

Have a great weekend!:-)

obraxton · 11-25-2011, 06:22 AM

Have a great weekend! Don't worry about the calories, they can't stick around!!!!

Deb294evr · 11-25-2011, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obraxton

Have a great weekend! Don't worry about the calories, they can't stick around!!!!

Thanks Dessa!! I hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving!!

Deb294evr · 11-27-2011, 08:42 AM

Really READY for tomorrow. LESS FOOD. for sure. Weighed today and uggg don't want to talk about it....

I did NOT maintain this week. All I can do is get right back on track and not worry about it.

Tomorrow is a good 2 week no tweaking experiment. If I don't like it, I am making changes. This MUST be something I can live with, or I am just wasting time.

Hope everyone out there is doing better than I !!....

Meek75 · 11-27-2011, 09:55 AM

I totally agree with your post!!!

We can do this!!

Deb294evr · 11-28-2011, 03:25 AM

Up excited! Ready for the week!! No time at all this morning, I have so much work waiting for me today!!! YIKES. But the good thing is that I won't have time to think about food! YAY!!!!

I will catch up to you alll soon!!! Lets do this!!!

12yrslater · 11-28-2011, 05:56 AM

Good morning my lovely ladies!

So I am gonna be quite busy today but never too busy for my lovelies

Ok, so I didn't diet. Didn't really follow any plan from Wednesday night to pretty much yesterday. I ate what I wanted. When I wanted. But I'll tell you what, I realized that I wasn't thinking of food as much as I normally do when I am on any other plan. I didn't gorge either which is a good thing. Anyway, I expected the weight to creep up daily but guess what (and yes I weighed every morning). I ONLY GAINED 1 POUND!!! *happy dance*

Because I was able to sustain my weight loss with the exception of the one pound, my goal for Christmas is 5.5lbs. I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy (I think I had said I wanted to lose 9 lbs?)

Today is a low day for me. I don't mind it at all! I am actually looking forward to it.
My eats will probably be soup for lunch (if I can get away from my desk long enough to go buy one from CVS or Walgreens. If not I will have the powerbar I have here with diet cola OR MAYBE cereal from the cafeteria with skim milk? WHO KNOWS! LOL I just know I will keep it a low day.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU GUYS TODAY!!

BTW - I think we should all set a Christmas goal

I bet we can all hit it with a little determination and persistence

HAVE A GREAT DAY LADIES!!!

11-22-2011, 08:31 AM	#1398
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Hey ladies!! Deb~ I know you're relaxing (or trying too..LOL) while the rest of us are working..enjoy!! Pati~how's it going? I lost most of the water weight/gain from Sunday's extravagant meals..yes, with an 's'.... Idown 3.4...have 0.4 still with me but hope to take that out by drinking a lot of water today and eating more moderate carbs until TD.

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11-21-2011, 06:57 AM	#1381
12yrslater Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,371 Gallery: 12yrslater Stats: UGH WOE: Atkins Start Date: Induction: 10/20/08	Pati WILL marry her son. We will be engaged soon. He just doesn't know it YET Morning Señoritas! Sounds like you are all doing splendidly! Me? I am still doing well too. Not losing. I go up 2 lbs on up days. Go down 2 lbs on down days. So just teeter tottering that weight. I haven't ate today. Just had my coffee and cream I am considering low carb (atkins induction style) for the next few days (pre-holiday). I am lower in weight but I'll tell you something I noticed in the mirror this morning. I am EXTREMELY BLOATED in the TUMMY! I know it's the carbs. Like I said, my weight is lower but the bloating from the carbs is just yucky! Which is why I am considering low carb for a few days. Still not 100% if this is where I should go but am leaning towards it. Then picking up on Juddd next week?

11-21-2011, 07:04 AM	#1384
Tyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 15,001 Gallery: Tyl Stats: FAT AGAIN--working on it! WOE: LC Start Date: Sept 2008/Again Sept 2011	i am loving eating carbs on up days lmao! i went to the movies yesterday and had ribs, sweet potato fries and cheese bread. if i was lcing i would have gained like 5 pounds. i'm only up .6 lol. i like it!!! lol. but being bloated is no fun, so i understand wanting to let the carbs go for a while. i imagine you could do that on JUDDD too.

11-21-2011, 08:18 AM	#1393
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Good morning Girls. Deb, enjoy your time off!!

11-21-2011, 08:22 AM	#1394
Deb294evr Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 9,098 Gallery: Deb294evr Stats: 282/??? /150 WOE: Low Carb/Jillian's workouts Start Date: Jan 2013	Thanks Meek!! GIRLS WE CAN DO THIS!!!! I will also try for 10 by Christmas!.. seems easy RIGHT?...

11-22-2011, 08:29 AM	#1397
obraxton Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina gal livin in South Jersey Posts: 3,485 Gallery: obraxton Stats: 260/189/142 WOE: bariatric sleeve/high protein-low sugar Start Date: WLS/Sleeve/5-9-11	Great goals ladies!

11-22-2011, 08:36 AM	#1399
Deb294evr Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 9,098 Gallery: Deb294evr Stats: 282/??? /150 WOE: Low Carb/Jillian's workouts Start Date: Jan 2013	Morning Girls!!! Well I am not good at relaxing when I look around my house.. Trying to get it cleaned up and ready for company. My parents are coming over Thanksgiving so it gives me incentive to clean I like everyone's plan! I definately think we can get this done!! Today is a I DONT KNOW day.. not sure of my cals, because I have not counted... oops.. I have been working my butt off though, so I figure I am sweating it off.. Hope everyone who is working is having FUN.... Have a great day, I will continue to check in on everyone!

11-22-2011, 10:51 AM	#1400
12yrslater Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,371 Gallery: 12yrslater Stats: UGH WOE: Atkins Start Date: Induction: 10/20/08	Gals!!! BUSY BUSY BUSY over here. Cramming loads of stuff into a 2 day work week is heck!!! Being today is my Friday, I haven't even had a moment to eat (but yes I'm famished). I will probably run to get a soup and run back (could use the calories burned in running to and from? I really thought today would be easy peasy but nooooooo! EVERYONE IS TRYING TO GET EVERYTHING DONE! LOL Ok rant over... So my eating? I'm on Deb's diet. "Don't Know". Low carb didn't work for me yesterday since DH made me a delish dinner I couldn't break his lil' heart and say no! SO I ate! LOL Today, I haven't eaten at all but working out for an hour during zumba tonight requires me to have SOMETHING. What it will be? NO CLUE BUT I AM STARVED (am I repeating myself? lol I'm sorry if I am and am all over the place...I'm typing rapidly!) Have a good day ladies!!

11-22-2011, 01:00 PM	#1401
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	I know Deb, when you're hosting it's so much to get done..on top of cooking. IDKD...LOL, I Don't Know Day. Try to enjoy your days off when you can. Pati~it's jumping here now..I've had this page up for awhile and just able to finish typing it. Hope you eat soon!! Happy Friday!

11-23-2011, 10:15 AM	#1402
Deb294evr Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 9,098 Gallery: Deb294evr Stats: 282/??? /150 WOE: Low Carb/Jillian's workouts Start Date: Jan 2013	Hi Ladies!! Not much to report today, I am not weighing until Sunday this week. Just don't need the stress.... Making desserts all day today, and boy am I drooling... oh well, I'll eat it tomorrow If I feel like it. I hope you all have a WONDERFUL LOVELY Thanksgiving this year, hug your family!!!!.. I know I am going to be SO READY to get going full speed on Monday... time to get this off for good.

11-25-2011, 05:16 AM	#1403
Deb294evr Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 9,098 Gallery: Deb294evr Stats: 282/??? /150 WOE: Low Carb/Jillian's workouts Start Date: Jan 2013	Morning all my friends!! hope you all had a safe, happy Thanksgiving!! I definately ate my fill, and today I work it off... exercise, cleaning up the house, whatever it takes to feel better... No shopping for me, I am not one to brave the crowds. Did it once a few years back, and learned my lesson. NEVER EVER AGAIN!... Have a great day all!!!

11-25-2011, 06:02 AM	#1404
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Morning Deb!! Glad u enjoyed urself. Im sure you'll work off those calories and feel better by tomorrow. I've never been into the Black Friday shopping. I cant stand crowds either . Have a great weekend!:-)

11-25-2011, 06:22 AM	#1405
obraxton Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina gal livin in South Jersey Posts: 3,485 Gallery: obraxton Stats: 260/189/142 WOE: bariatric sleeve/high protein-low sugar Start Date: WLS/Sleeve/5-9-11	Have a great weekend! Don't worry about the calories, they can't stick around!!!!

11-27-2011, 08:42 AM	#1407
Deb294evr Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 9,098 Gallery: Deb294evr Stats: 282/??? /150 WOE: Low Carb/Jillian's workouts Start Date: Jan 2013	Really READY for tomorrow. LESS FOOD. for sure. Weighed today and uggg don't want to talk about it.... I did NOT maintain this week. All I can do is get right back on track and not worry about it. Tomorrow is a good 2 week no tweaking experiment. If I don't like it, I am making changes. This MUST be something I can live with, or I am just wasting time. Hope everyone out there is doing better than I !!....

11-27-2011, 09:55 AM	#1408
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	I totally agree with your post!!! We can do this!!

11-28-2011, 03:25 AM	#1409
Deb294evr Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 9,098 Gallery: Deb294evr Stats: 282/??? /150 WOE: Low Carb/Jillian's workouts Start Date: Jan 2013	Up excited! Ready for the week!! No time at all this morning, I have so much work waiting for me today!!! YIKES. But the good thing is that I won't have time to think about food! YAY!!!! I will catch up to you alll soon!!! Lets do this!!!

11-28-2011, 05:56 AM	#1410
12yrslater Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,371 Gallery: 12yrslater Stats: UGH WOE: Atkins Start Date: Induction: 10/20/08	Good morning my lovely ladies! So I am gonna be quite busy today but never too busy for my lovelies Ok, so I didn't diet. Didn't really follow any plan from Wednesday night to pretty much yesterday. I ate what I wanted. When I wanted. But I'll tell you what, I realized that I wasn't thinking of food as much as I normally do when I am on any other plan. I didn't gorge either which is a good thing. Anyway, I expected the weight to creep up daily but guess what (and yes I weighed every morning). I ONLY GAINED 1 POUND!!! happy dance Because I was able to sustain my weight loss with the exception of the one pound, my goal for Christmas is 5.5lbs. I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy (I think I had said I wanted to lose 9 lbs?) Today is a low day for me. I don't mind it at all! I am actually looking forward to it. My eats will probably be soup for lunch (if I can get away from my desk long enough to go buy one from CVS or Walgreens. If not I will have the powerbar I have here with diet cola OR MAYBE cereal from the cafeteria with skim milk? WHO KNOWS! LOL I just know I will keep it a low day. GOOD LUCK TO YOU GUYS TODAY!! BTW - I think we should all set a Christmas goal I bet we can all hit it with a little determination and persistence HAVE A GREAT DAY LADIES!!!