For me I do a salty/sweet back and forth things that ends up getting me. But I live in the hut now so I could live off chicps and chocolate.

*snackboy restocks the tray with chocolate dipped salt licks*


While on vacation, we ate out damn near every meal. I think I gained ten pounds and felt really good about it. It's always been very difficult for me to put on weight and keep it on. I've been very active in the past so I tended to burn the calories I consumed with ease. Whether my metabolism is changing or it's the result of not practicing martial arts regularly anymore...I don't know, but I am ok with the weight and hope I can hold on to it.

Mrs. WI has been going to Curves twice a week and paying closer attention to her caloric & fat intake. Over vacation, she thinks she lost weight. Her meals were much healthier and we walked miles and miles. Since arriving back, she's gone to Curves twice already and can't wait to go a third time this week. The vacation seems to be a real springboard for her. I think it's really more of a mental boost than a physical one.

Oh yeah...I drank way too much coffee too, but I'm back at home and back off the bean.

It really does a body and mind good to read through this thread. I'm so glad to be able to witness it all.

WI, it's so good to see you hear and to read all the positive things you have in your post. I know we keep you in our thoughts often.

I am having a rough week, personally...I am up on the scale for the week so far. I know some of it is water retention (I forgot my medication at home Sunday night while in CT) but some of it is simply life. I'm sans children this week, it's Staff Appreciation Week at work, and I'm enjoying things a bit too much, I do believe.

I am determined, however, to get back on track. Sometimes I think that's half the battle.

I went to the Dr today and my blood sugar is down by almost a whole point!

I'm a blood sugar idiot, but am certain that it going down is a good thing - excellent for you Lilith.

I'm actually having a good weight week for all the wrong reasons. I caught a stomach bug that had me eating virtually nothing for about 36 hours and I think I expelled all of that plus anything from the previous 24 hours at the same time.

I'm going for a visit to the dr tomorrow, it's just too bad it's a new dr that won't be aware of my accomplishments.

((((maddy)))) hope you feel better. The Lost boys have been passing around a flu too.

I'm holding ground now at 12 lbs lost...I had a very difficult and stressful week, and at this point I am happy just to survive. :(

Next week, I hope, will be better...if only because I am determined to improve my attitude and outlook...and spend less than 12 hours a day at work, every day.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Yay osuche ... holding your ground is a positive thing!

Lil ... great that the blood sugar level is moving downward ... that's always worth celebrating ... but sorry to hear about you not being able to get out of the hut .... NO FUN!! ...

maddy, hope you are feeling better, but glad that while not feeling great it has a positive side-effect with your weight!

Me, I'm a little confused at the moment ... not been making good food choices the last couple of days, pre-hut is going on a little too long ... and I'm wondering if I'm just using it as an excuse to indulge?!?! :) Yet, the clothes are still getting looser and I'm not having as much of the usual bloating ... I know, however, that won't continue, so I'm getting back on the wagon and will be much stricter with myself for the weekend and coming week.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

I have got to drink more water!!!!

I believe Special K Snack Bites are made from crack :D

Was down yesterday, I am up today. I HATE the yo-yo scale!

I may have to break down on Sunday and buy myself some newer, smaller pants...I'm starting to look like a clown.

Lil -- I personally think the same thing about Kashi Go Lean Crunch (the Crunch is importnant....the other stuff tastes like ass). I like it dry or with milk!

LOL* Aqua's new diet: liquid Geritol and Kashi Go Lean Crunch

ROFLM -- Ass -- O


BTW...I am having apersonal high on my willpower this afternoon...Mr Osuche wanted pizza for dinner -- I am watching him eat it and having *nothing*

Well, a journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step. :)

LOL at all of you!!!

Yay osuche ... way to have willpower ...

me, I'm struggling to get mine back ... am ending today inside my calorie range goal again (finally)... hope you all have a great Sunday!

I'm stressing about something I can do nothing about for a month and if I don't straighten my ass up I'll have gained 50 pounds by then.