I didn't do so well this week either. But I know exactly what my problem is: tortillas! I had my annual Cinco De Mayo party last Saturday and I bought some wonderful tortillas from San Diego. They are the kind that are formed into tortillas but not cooked yet. You cook them in a pan, put some butter or salsa or anything you want on them and then eat them. They are sooooo good. I keep eating them when I know I shouldn't. I have to put the rest away in the freezer so I won't have them so available. I haven't exercised lately either but I talked to my trainer and he is going to start coming to my house once a week and I'll go to the gym with him once a week. I thought that was nice of him to do for me since he knows I can't leave my Mom. The night I am going to his gym is the night I have a Hospice volunteer coming in to stay with my Mom. So I think it will work out. But I still need to get in more exercise than that. I'm just taking it one day at a time right now. Mom is doing okay, I guess. She has good days and bad days. Yesterday was a bad day as she slept all day and didn't eat a thing. But today she has been awake since 6:00am and ate some corn flakes, a piece of Spam (she loves it so whatever! lol), and a cinnamon pinwheel thing all in the last 3 hours! The nurse came by this morning because I was concerned that either her medicine is making her act really strange or she is getting dementia/alzheimers. The nurse said she thinks that she is getting some dementia because her medicine seems to be doing a pretty good job with her pain management. That's kind of hard for me to hear but I will get through it. I hope everyone has a better week this week. I am going to be conscious of what I eat and try to stay away from the carbs (i.e., delicious tortillas). Starting: 233+ Last week: 135.8 This week: 138.8 Gain: 3 lbs!!!! Take care, Susan

whooo hooo 1 pound you are doing great val!

I chew gum a lot - Right now I am trying to cut back on artifical sweetners - i've read some studies that the actulally make us hungrier .... So I am giving that a try. I am DETERMINED to do this right and REFUSE to go back to my old ways! congrats on the 3 pounds hugs, Britt

Hello everyone! Well Britt, I am sorry to hear that old habits snuck back on you one more time. It is so frustrating! Grazing is the downfall of many. Shawn, GREAT week! 3 lbs gone. You Rock! CeCe, nice to know that you are on your way back to "beautiful" even though you always were/are to us. Is this your final PS? Christy, if you must graze, eat grass! I guarantee that you won't gain weight from it. LOL Really, you know what to do, just make up your mind and do it! Therese, glad to see the scale moved for you. WOW, 160's! Did you ever imagine? Everyone else still to post, I hope you were all successful. If not, take it minute by minute and get back on track! Now me! Start weight: 349 Last week: 193.4 Today: 192.4 Loss: 1 lb!!!! I will take it! One more close to goal. I will see you guys later. I am leaving work early to turn in my inventory sheets to the adjustor. You guys pray for me to get the max pay out so we will have a good sized down payment for our new home, whenever or wherever it may be. Hugs, Valorie

Sorry to hear that you are struggling with grazing Britt..... I know I am too... That has always been something I have struggled with... Have you tried the gum trick to help when you feel the need to munch? Sometimes it works for me and sometimes it doesn't.... well, anyway... Good luck this week... you are strong and I know we will see you posting a loss next week... you always come back strong.... I know you can stay focused.... Here are my stats... Starting weight = 309 Last week = 198 This week = 196 Loss this week = -3 Total loss = - 113 Have a great week everyone!!!! HUGS to ALL!!!!! Shawn M