Hi Nancy, I replied last night but I guess the reply left!!!! I was saying that at my age I am still learning and trying to figure out what to do!!!! This last week I've really been focusing on my pouch and how it physically feels. It's amazing how full I am if I think about it, and Im sure cutting out D. Coke and drinking with meals helps. The other night I took my book outside and read on the deck. Something I never do...(well I ALWAYS read, but usually on lunch breaks and weekends). I really enjoyed it, and food was the last thing on my mind. I guess just trying to refocus. And, I always try not to feel guilty if I do splurge. Remember to accept it, and get right back on track. Im right there with you!!!! Love Lisa

Hi Lisa, I screwed up yesterday and ate a BIG bag of kettlecorn - can you believe I gained 3 lbs from that??? I'm sure a lot of that is the salt, but still I was 179.8...ugh. I SWORE to myself I would never let myself get above 180 again, and I'm DANGEROUSLY close. I'm definitely getting back on board with my South Beach and really working on portion control. Here's my plan for today: B: Eggbeaters with LF shredded cheddar, 6 oz. V-8 juice, coffee with skim milk Bottle of water Snack: Zucchini slices with Jalepeno hummus Bottle of water L: Lettuce wraps with sliced chicken, mushrooms, tomato, roasted red pepper and 1 T salad dressing Bottle of water Snack: lite Jarlesberg cheese and slivered almonds Bottle of water D: Either: Big tossed salad with salmon, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, etc. OR leftover turkey chili and a side salad Bottle of water Dessert: yogurt with 1 Tbs. natural peanut butter As you can see, I'm also planning my water since I've very been lax about that. As far as exercise, I walk my dogs for 40 minutes as soon as I get up in the morning, and another 40 minutes after dinner. I hope everyone has a happy and HEALTHY day! Hugs, Nancy

Good Morning Ladies. This is my plan: B: 1 Pkt. Weight Control Ban. Br. Oatmeal w/ 3/4 c. milk L: 1 Lean Cuisine Sandwich flatbread, 1 Mozzarella chs stick S: 1 Sm. Wendy's chili w/cheese Propel all day Not sure for snack yet, but have pb & crackers, mozz sticks, rice pudding .... will post when I choose. I usually just have a snack a couple hours after supper. Love, Lisa .....Nancy????? Lady Teah???? Anyone???

Lisa, I'm so proud of you!! It isn't easy to get through those five days, so you should really be patting yourself on the back. I think the biggest help is to be aware of what we are eating. Have you ever journaled your food on fitday.com? That website helps you to know how much protein, carbs, calories etc. you are getting from your food. You know what? You've motivated me to get back on track. I've been doing OK with the South Beach diet, but my portion control has gotten out of hand!! I'm getting back on track today starting with making a big crockpot of turkey chili for dinner tonight. I had eggbeaters and 1 slice of turkey bacon for breakfast and for lunch I'm making a lettuce wrap with mushrooms, salmon slices, a bit of salad dressing, black olives and roasted red peppers...yum!! Lisa, if you're interested we can start a daily post of our menus for the day - it sure helps keep me on track. Let me know and again....YOU GO GIRL!!!! Hugs, Nancy

Lisa - good for you!!! See, you can do it if you set your mind to it. We are WAY stronger than we think! Once you get the sugar and bad carbs out of your system, you really won't miss them much. I just keep reminding myself how much I hate to feel like a failure and how great I feel about everything when I'm good to myself and eat in a reasonable manner. I think you'll find, once you start on the solid proteins, like tuna (with no mayo) that your pouch works just fine. Give your BIL a thumbsup. And good idea getting him up for a walk!! Keep checking in and I will too!! Hugs, Nancy