Good Morning Denise, Glad to see you back! You'll get rid of those 7 pounds in no time, don't worry, just be persistent. You can do it . My weekend was good, I was active, did a lot of walking and moving. But I also indulged when we went to the basketball game yesterday. I don't think I did tremendously bad, but I was enjoying myself and I never ate any one thing by myself. It was shared between 4 people who could all eat more than me. But I had pizza, nachos, fries, philly cheesesteak and cheesecake and a drink called Freaky Deaky (it was good). Weekends are always hard. The scale read 182, so I am still below 183, I don't think I've seen that number in a week, maybe more. I'm talking like its 5 pounds, but a pound is a pound and its gone and I'm not looking for it. This week I am back to my regular weekly menu. Breakfast: Protein Smoothie Lunch: Taco Salad Dinner: Steak and Salad Snacks Peaches w/ splenda and cinnamon (tastes like a peach pie) Philly Swirl Have a great week. Teah

PS -- I forgot to list the nutrition facts... 940 Calories 26 Fat 4 Carbs 149 Protein "Where your mind is, your body will follow!" author unknown

Good morning.... Here it is May and my weight is up again. I'm 227!!! I'm on the protein train for the next few days. Hopefully I can drop back down to 220 after a week of unbridled eating! By the way, yesterday was dismal too! Here's today's plan: Breakfast: Tilapia Lunch: Shrimp Salad Lite Dressing Dinner: Steak Snacks: Grilled chicken strips Sugar free popsicles Exercise: 1 hr water aerobics 1 hr walking (2.5 mph minimum) 25 minutes Pilates Have a great day! Denise

Hi Nancy!!! I'm with you.... I need this train, if only to keep me from gaining 50 lbs!!! I've read on other sites where folks gain their weight back. The train helps me to stay within a range that is workable. I can see how this weight thing can get out of control very easily. This WLS does not guarantee permanent weight loss. It was a jump start on a journey that requires consistent quality controls to make sure we don't go back. There was a woman on Dr. Phil who gained back every last pound - over 100 lbs. I need this train... Nancy, I'm sorry to hear about the pressures you are under right now. I am so proud of the way you have handled not completely reverting back to food for comfort. I was an ice cream queen. Whenever things weren't quite right, I head for a pint of Haagen Daaz. By the time I got to the bottom of carton, I'd always feel better. If you ever need to just vent (even if it's not weight related), I'm here for you. You've got support.. it's not always about the weight... it's about rolling with the punches through the life journey too!!! Have a great day!! Denise

Hi gang! Well, I'm back from my conference and the good news is I fit the dress!!! The bad news is that I gained 7 lbs!!!! Can you believe it.... 7 lbs.!!! I have to take full responsibility. I was in Detroit where there are a boatload of soul food houses and I think I sampled every one of them. I'm so glad to see folks are back on the train. The passengers were getting pretty light. So here's today's plan... it's going to be tough after being so carefree the last week: Breakfast: Tilapia Lunch: Salmon Romaine Lettuce Light dressing Dinner: South Beach - Penne Chicken Snack: South Beach Oatmeal Cookies Phyllie Swirls Nutrition: 855 Calories 43 Carbs 30 Fat 84 Protein Exercise 25 minutes Pilates 1 hr walking Have a great day!!! Denise