gregswife

I am still on snicker’s. I had 2 and 1/2 fun size (they were on sale from Halloween) that I cut up into 5 bites and water. I did that for lunch and dinner. I did the same yesterday and the day before. The weight is dropping (I know, I know, I shouldn’t weigh everday).

Steph

Corgi,

Just keep up the good work. I think I also got a migraine the first day or two (I have suffered with them since I was a child so I understand your pain). It did pass and I felt better but it seemed like I even felt bad the 4th day – but I wasn’t sure if I was getting sick or just dealing with the hunger/food withdrawals. I did lose 11…[Read more]

Hi Violette – thanks for your encouragement. I am sure hoping to surprise her!

The Body Bug is something that helps you monitor your calories, exercise, heart-rate, etc. I think the people on biggest loser use it. It is very expensive, $500 plus a $30 monthly fee. You wear it on your arm and you have to input a bunch of info and download to your computer and then plug the body bug in. It is way too much work for me. You…[Read more]

Rae,

Congrats on your husbands homecoming!! My brother in-law was in the Navy and those homecommings at Long Beach were the most wonderful times. I loved seeing the ship come in, such good memories! I think Long Beach is now closed, it’s been that long ago .

I want to go hardcore also so please keep me updated as I am new here and need all…[Read more]

Thanks Renee,

I think you hit the nail on the head. I am an all or nothing person, at least when it comes to things like this. Thanks also for the advice about a "set amount of pounds". I can see myself getting really discouraged if I do that. I am on day two and am still nervous about keeping it up but I did very well yesterday – I drank…[Read more]

Thanks Dr. Al for your welcome and words of wisdom on exercise.

Thanks Andria for your reply as well. I am excited to get started!