It was a great group - old friends, new friends, and even some people I never got around to talking to. The time always seems to go so fast.

It would be so great if we could find a place with a more private back room or area away from other patrons. It just feels a little odd to stand up and speak in the middle of a diner, much less to announce how fat you used to be.

I don't know the shore area at all, but if someone knows of a place that has a room where we can do our own thing, that would be wonderful!

Either way, I will be there. And again, anyone coming from "up north" that wants to connect to make the trip together, please let me know!

In the meantime, I hope everyone has a great summer!

DH had to work late, so I couldn't attend.  Sorry I missed it, and hopefully will get to the next North NJ one :)

Missed you guys, see you in September!

another great time was had by all!  Thanks as always for putting it all together!  Looking forward to seeing everyoen in Sept.

Barbi:

As we discussed last night, it might be worthwhile to try changing the composition of your caloric intake, i.e. boost your protein and cut back on carbs, replace fruit with veggies, etc. It might just shake things up enough to get you going again.

Tom has given you excellent wisdom. Sometimes the hardest thing about plateaus is staying mentally strong and not giving in to the frustration and disappointment. So it may help to experiment with the things you can control (ie. changing your diet, ramping up exercise) and reaching a certain level of peace and acceptance about the things you cannot control. (I know, giving that advice is easy, but following it? Not so much!)

I also think Tom is wise to suggest savoring all the NSVs (non-scale victories) and focus on all the joys of your accomplishment thus far. It will help you to relieve the stress you feel. You've achieved many amazing goals to get to this day, and to become who you are right now. Delight in that, and don't lose heart!