My 4 yr anniversary is tomorrow! Wish I was more excited about it, but I've gained 50 lbs! Today is Day 2 of my 5 Day Pouch Test. It has been going well. I've fought headaches pretty bad, but it hasn't been too bad. I just want to use my tool again!! Nancy - Hope your day went well!! Emily

One of the reasons that WW might not work is that you can eat anything as long as you stay within your point limit. I tried WW too and ended up eating cookies and ice cream and not the foods I should be eating. It was all 'legal', I stayed within my point limits, but it was not healthy. If you stick to a high protein and veggie diet, you are eating foods which stay with you longer. I bet if you ate solid white tuna from the can - no mayo - just the fish, you would feel your pouch working. If I eat something like that I can get in maybe 1/2 of the can and that's it. Try not to eat foods that slide in and out of your pouch. Please check in and let us know how you're doing. Hugs, Nancy

Thanks to both Nancy and Denise for your words of encouragement. I am sooo relieved that I am not the only one going through this!!! Today is Day 1 of the 5 day Pouch Test. I do exactly that, I graze all day long and NEVER feel satisfied! If I can just get my Pouch working right, then I can get this weight OFF!! I would love to be using my tool again, since I went through so much to get it! As far as emotional eating goes....at Weigh****chers my leader told us once, that before we eat we need to HALT...We need to think am I eating because I am: Hungry Angry Lonely Tired We should only be eating when we are hungry, of course! Weigh****chers has been great but I have only lost 7 lbs in 6 weeks. I know, better than nothing but I'd love to see more gone. I sometimes wonder if I am eating too much or something on WW. Maybe my pouch can't handle what WW requirements are. Well I will check back and let you know how the 5 day test works. What I want to know is: What if the test doesn't work? What if I really have stretched my pouch out? Anyone know?

Hey Nancy! You are doing so well.... I'm so proud of you. The weekend was great, although I fell into a few carbs... macaroni and cheese, which is a slider food. I had no problem eating it. Next week I'm headed to Indianapolis to visit a good friend from Alaska. My gameplan is to focus on protein. If I have to eat out, I'll eat things like omelettes and chicken ceasar salad. I plan to walk a lot next week. I'll check in on Monday, but will be out of pocket for a few days. Please keep up the good work. Concentrate on getting your protein in and vitamins. We will do this... Heck, you are doing this... Go girl... When I get back from Indianapolis, I'm hopping on the South Beach train... you've inspired me. Hugs! Denise

Hey Nancy! What a great menu plan! I like the variety. I'm going to join you in a few days on the SB plan. So stayed tuned for me asking for recipes. My favorite on the SB is a meatcrust pizza. I'm still on the protein train, plan to stick to it through next week. Have a wonderful holiday, my friend! Hugs! ME