This last week was not good.....actually it hasn't been good since Thanksgiving. I've been talking myself into a bite here... a bite there of tasty stuff and I really don't need it. I got the stomach flu the Saturday after Thanksgiving and that caused a big loss last week....

Well my birthday was last week and I celebrated all week.....with a big gain this Monday on the scale. I know it's not all "fat" and is probably some Water weight...but still. I'm in the losing phase now...I don't need this.

I'm going back to Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch and going to back to basics for dinner = protein & veggies. No Cookies, no cake, no rice, no potato, no CARBS! Ugh. I was SOOOOOOOO close to being under 200lbs for the first time in my adult life...I can't blow it now.

I WILL BE UNDER 200lbs by 12/31 !!!! I WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's so easy, when you see the weight come off, to tell yourself "just one of these won't hurt".

Hang in there. You'll get there!

I understand the challenge. This time of year is hard! Especially if you throw in a birthday as well. Keep at it! I am rooting for you to make the onederland mark in 2015!

You can do this! I am right there with you.

For some reason I gained 2lbs over the last 5 days. Now I know the math does not make sense but I do know I have been nibbling on things I shouldn't have giving my body extra carbs I do not need.

So today, I am back on track. No naughty stuff for me because I simply don't need it and really don't even like it.

Good luck to you!

The important thing is that you're getting back on track. I'm not sure since I've never been a regular size but I suspect this is what people who don't have a weight problem do. They Celebrate, they look at the scale, say "oops I gained a bit there. Time to watch what I eat for a couple of days!"

So don't be mad at yourself. You're acting like a thin person! That extra will come right off.

Good for you for taking corrections. I know you'll be a great success!

I understand the concern over the weight gain, but why not try a more balanced approach going forward? Do you good log? Try planning a snack in your schedule so those random bites here and there don't catch up yo you again? Also t coming up with non food ways of celebrating. Don't let this one misstep throw you back into yo-yo dieting.

Thanks for the input guys....yes I need to get back to basics...and plan better and log my food. I also slipped on the Water intake. I'm back on track today. I've had my shake at breakfast and lunch and have already gotten in over 48 oz of liquids today...I'll get at least another 24 before the end of the day.

I'm so close to getting under 200....I know I will do it. I'm not going to let a cookie or a potato get the best of me!

You can do this. For the past few weeks, up until this week, I was doing really well and a had a huge weight loss. I also had my wisdom teeth taken out the Friday before thanksgiving so that helped my liquid diet and not over indulging...This week, on the other hand, I feel like a bottomless pit...but I will get back on track tomorrow.

Good luck and we can all do this!

@@Margie122, one suggestion. If you're fine with the shakes at lunch and dinner, okay, I guess. If, however, they bear even the slightest frisson of deprivation or any form of punishment, don't do it. You know you'll lose weight by eating real food that you enjoy and lets you feel normal.

Signed,

A proponent of no punishment

Congratulations on your loss so far! You can make your goal, me thinks.

I am a proponent of low carb, not no carb. Your body does need them so try to get in about 25-40 a day. My most humble opinion.