Hi all!!!

Don - Way to Go!!!! 4 lbs is fantastic!!! You WILL meet your goal, I just know it. I'm with you about stopping the YoYo syndrome. Just gotta do it. Your Scuba classes sound exciting. And great motivation, like you said.

Kathy - Your Jenny Craig sounds so good. I didn't realize they factor in lots of snacks. Too much food??? That's a problem I'd like to have. Get ready to go shopping, girl. You'll be ready for some new clothes for your June cruise!!!! I'm so proud of you for sticking with it during all the stress of the pending fire situation.

Wendy - love your incentive for your new expensive pair of jeans. Fitting like a glove may look good, but it sure is uncomfortable. Just a few lbs and you'll look great AND they'll feel so good on!!! You reminded me of the pair of pants I was using for inspiration before PIP. When I first started my PIP diet I couldn't get them over my hips. By PIP I could get them on and zip them up!!! Now they are back to not fitting over my hips :( :( . I've pulled them out to try on every goal day as a reminder. It worked before!!!!!

Dena - .75 lbs is great when you are this close to your goal. Great going!!! That is more than the .5 lbs you had set for yourself!!!!

Trish - don't give up. Stick with us here and you can't help but get motivated. But boy did those ribs sound good :D :D

Well, I lost 1 lb for this first week. Not exactly anywhere close to my final goal weight, but 1 lb closer to the 5 for Nov 5/6. I may just make that and go on for the rest - no matter how long it takes!!!! I have been doing my exercises again and am walking when I can. It feels soooooo good!!! Now, if only my clothes would stop squishing my fat stomach, I'd feel even better :D :D I know, give it time, give it time. . . .

Love hearing all your stories. We'll do it together once again!!!!! I wish everyone the best week!!!