You are so right about the tracker helping stay accountable.  I have forced myself to log my food in even if I didn't eat quite the right thing.  It's just going to be something I do...then I can look back and say..."well, geez Lora...what did you expect!".  No way to deny there, huh?  LOL. 

Hey Lora! 

Welcome to the group!  I think the food/meal tracker is great!  It really helps me stay accountable.  I know that a sure sign that I am headed for trouble is when I DON'T put my meals down.  Isn't denial amazing?? lol.  I like your Weight Loss Ticker - will have to get one too.  Have a wonderful week! (raising my Optima Shake in a toast lol).

Nikkie

Hey Mike (from a former Portlander),

This is week 2 for me and it's actually been going pretty good.  The weekends are the hardest for me because my time isnt structured like it is while I am working during the week.  I did have a minor success on our traditional pizza night this last friday.  I made a vow that I was going to eat half of what I normally would eat and also tailored the rest of my day to include a lot of "good food" and splurge with the half/pizza.  I'm not sure if that is the best way to do things lol, but it worked for me.  I know myself too well to know that if I deny myself completely, I'll just go wild and throw caution to the wind.

The other thing I am anxiously awaiting is to be able to weigh myself on my scale at home.  I hate admitting this, but my scale supposedly weighs up to 400 and all I am getting is an error message at this point......ugh.  BUT, I can tell that I am losing because of my clothing and my seat belt and I'll just have to be satisfied with that for now.

Welcome to the group and stay in touch!

Nikkie

Hello! I too have just started my weight loss hell. I think it is sink or swim at this point. Let me know if you haver any tips or better way to use this site.

Hi! I'm just getting started this week. I'll be stopping in and out and find it very helpful to have buddies. Sharing the frustrations help a lot. So far I'm doing good...of course it's only been a day and a half but we have to start somewhere. I've been filling out my meal plan and have the whole week's meals and snacks planned. I actually think this will help me a lot. If I tend to stray from my plan I update with what I actually eat. The web tools here will be a big help for me I think.

Hi all,

Just started last week, have been doing ok but it would be nice to be able to share frustrations about cravings.   Also want to hear how other people have done. 

Mike