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Hope the holidays are treating you well. Miss your posting.. need some good buddies to bring in the new year, the healthy way! Hope you life is filled with joy and love for the season. Peace Coni

coniconstance — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:41:07 GMT

Hope the holidays are treating you well. Miss your posting.. need some good buddies to bring in the new year, the healthy way! Hope you life is filled with joy and love for the season. Peace Coni

This is the part where you're supposed to say "Here I am, Here I am" and then I say "How are you today, maam?" and then....well I think you know the rest. Anyway we miss you and hope to see you again soon, miss your blogs...We all have ups and downs, but we are here for you either way, ok?

sayeater — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:58:58 GMT

This is the part where you're supposed to say "Here I am, Here I am"

and then I say "How are you today, maam?" and then....well I think you know the rest.

Anyway we miss you and hope to see you again soon, miss your blogs...We all have ups and downs, but we are here for you either way, ok?

Just wanted you to know that I hope you're doing ok and that you are definitely welcome back anytime. We're still here to cheer you on. Don't forget about those 7 pounds lost! God Bless -- Hilary

hjsmith — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:01:50 GMT

Just wanted you to know that I hope you're doing ok and that you are definitely welcome back anytime. We're still here to cheer you on. Don't forget about those 7 pounds lost! God Bless -- Hilary

Know how the Halloween thing can be with kids especially. Just wanted to check on you and see how it was going. Hope all is well and can't wait to hear from you. Peace Coni

coniconstance — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:03:34 GMT

Know how the Halloween thing can be with kids especially. Just wanted to check on you and see how it was going. Hope all is well and can't wait to hear from you. Peace Coni

Still with us?? Hope you're still going strong. If not, just jump back on the wagon. We're still here! God Bless -- Hilary

hjsmith — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:41:04 GMT

Still with us?? Hope you're still going strong. If not, just jump back on the wagon. We're still here! God Bless -- Hilary

I don't think I've congratulated you on the 7 pound loss yet. I've been a bit MIA this past week battling the flu. You are doing great! Let us know how it's going for you. It's been about a week since your last post. Talk to you soon. God Bless -- Hilary

hjsmith — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:27:12 GMT

I don't think I've congratulated you on the 7 pound loss yet. I've been a bit MIA this past week battling the flu. You are doing great! Let us know how it's going for you. It's been about a week since your last post. Talk to you soon. God Bless -- Hilary

7 lbs!!!! That's awesome. And yes you can me Allison, lol. Friday is my weigh in day as well. It seems to work well for me. Thanks for the well wishes about the cold, but it still hung around during the weekend and Monday. I'm starting to feel better. Talk to you soon and again congrats on the 7 pounds!

AlliNyc83 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:52:30 GMT

7 lbs!!!! That's awesome. And yes you can me Allison, lol. Friday is my weigh in day as well. It seems to work well for me. Thanks for the well wishes about the cold, but it still hung around during the weekend and Monday. I'm starting to feel better. Talk to you soon and again congrats on the 7 pounds!

to congratulate you on your 7 POUND LOSS!! Great job, you rock!

sayeater — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:46:31 GMT

to congratulate you on your 7 POUND LOSS!! Great job, you rock!

The massage was great, and I felt so good to be putting myself first for that hour of bliss. I am making a note to myself to do that more often ( although really coming to this site and posting is also a way of making myself a priority). We are worth the extra effort and I am glad you are feeling that too lately. When we take care of ourselves, we feel better about ourselves and it makes us take better care of ourselves. A healthy and rewarding cycle. Keep making the good choices!!!

sayeater — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:44:40 GMT

The massage was great, and I felt so good to be putting myself first for that hour of bliss. I am making a note to myself to do that more often ( although really coming to this site and posting is also a way of making myself a priority). We are worth the extra effort and I am glad you are feeling that too lately. When we take care of ourselves, we feel better about ourselves and it makes us take better care of ourselves. A healthy and rewarding cycle. Keep making the good choices!!!

Your post was thoughtful and right on the money. It is a sad moment when you get to, "I don't care." I don't care that statically I may suffer a major coronary in the next few years .or just fill in the blank. There are SO many bad things that will happen to a person who is severely obese. I just gave up.. I had it in my mind if I could just live long enough to get my daughter to college she will be fine. That is awful to think that use to even be a thought. I want grandchildren, I want to kayak, I want to job, I want to be in love with someone I'm not just settling with because of my lack of choices. I want the world.. I want to LIVE! I want to be active and shop in normal places. I don't want to be afraid to the world anymore. And though this war against fat will be long and hard, we will do it. In the end.. LIFE will be our victory.

coniconstance — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:09:18 GMT

Your post was thoughtful and right on the money. It is a sad moment when you get to, "I don't care." I don't care that statically I may suffer a major coronary in the next few years.or just fill in the blank. There are SO many bad things that will happen to a person who is severely obese. I just gave up.. I had it in my mind if I could just live long enough to get my daughter to college she will be fine. That is awful to think that use to even be a thought. I want grandchildren, I want to kayak, I want to job, I want to be in love with someone I'm not just settling with because of my lack of choices. I want the world.. I want to LIVE! I want to be active and shop in normal places. I don't want to be afraid to the world anymore. And though this war against fat will be long and hard, we will do it. In the end.. LIFE will be our victory.

Congrats on the victory over Quizos!! Awesome. How are you doing otherwise? I'm good. Right now battling a cold. All I want is bed. Something called work is stopping me from doing that. I really love your blog and your posts. I live on the East Coast as well. Is the Market Pantry one as good tasting? I'm going to Target this weekend. I've been on SF for less then a month and I have lost 10 lbs. Its really enjoyable. Stick it out and trust me, it will work. When do you weigh in?

AlliNyc83 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:44:38 GMT

Congrats on the victory over Quizos!! Awesome. How are you doing otherwise? I'm good. Right now battling a cold. All I want is bed. Something called work is stopping me from doing that. I really love your blog and your posts. I live on the East Coast as well. Is the Market Pantry one as good tasting? I'm going to Target this weekend.

I've been on SF for less then a month and I have lost 10 lbs. Its really enjoyable. Stick it out and trust me, it will work. When do you weigh in?

yay you!! Part of the process here is learning what we can and can't handle at various stages of the journey. You did a great job identifying a potential pitfall and avoiding the heck out of it. ThirdGirl 1, Quiznos 0.

sayeater — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:57:36 GMT

yay you!! Part of the process here is learning what we can and can't handle at various stages of the journey. You did a great job identifying a potential pitfall and avoiding the heck out of it. ThirdGirl 1, Quiznos 0.

Your a good girl who just made a bad choice. Here are some positives, you stopped at 30, I'm sure you wanted more, It was a BAKED pretzel and not a fried chip, you are treating it as a learning experience and you will take time to prep your environment. now put on the big girl panties, it is a new day! you are going to do great today, tomorrow and the rest of the week. Ask that co-worker to walk again, 30 pretzels will be off in no time. Drink lots of water today, flush that sodium right out of your system. I don' t really have that issue, I don't think, but I've read on this site to add lemon to the water and it helps. Happy Tuesday, you got to work today to show those pretzels you are stronger than them. (fyi the water weight by the pool thing lol)

coniconstance — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:35:44 GMT

Your a good girl who just made a bad choice. Here are some positives, you stopped at 30, I'm sure you wanted more, It was a BAKED pretzel and not a fried chip, you are treating it as a learning experience and you will take time to prep your environment. now put on the big girl panties, it is a new day! you are going to do great today, tomorrow and the rest of the week. Ask that co-worker to walk again, 30 pretzels will be off in no time. Drink lots of water today, flush that sodium right out of your system. I don' t really have that issue, I don't think, but I've read on this site to add lemon to the water and it helps. Happy Tuesday, you got to work today to show those pretzels you are stronger than them. (fyi the water weight by the pool thing lol)

I'm pretty sure of it. I react terribly to it also and that has actually been one of my biggest revelations since being on this plan. I really try to avoid it where I can, but how come salty foods taste so good?! I can't keep pretzels or other snack foods around or my hand keeps creeping in the bag, it's like it's "Thing" from the Adams Family and I have no control over what it does. Good thing I'm lazy about food prep (I really have to be in the mood to cook), if it's anything that requires too much effort on my part it will sit in my fridge or pantry forever. I've always been able to keep ice cream in the house with no problem cause it is way to much effort to go to the freezer, get the carton of ice cream out, go get a bowl, scoop some out, and put the carton back Pretty sad isn't it....

sayeater — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:58:07 GMT

I'm pretty sure of it. I react terribly to it also and that has actually been one of my biggest revelations since being on this plan. I really try to avoid it where I can, but how come salty foods taste so good?! I can't keep pretzels or other snack foods around or my hand keeps creeping in the bag, it's like it's "Thing" from the Adams Family and I have no control over what it does. Good thing I'm lazy about food prep (I really have to be in the mood to cook), if it's anything that requires too much effort on my part it will sit in my fridge or pantry forever. I've always been able to keep ice cream in the house with no problem cause it is way to much effort to go to the freezer, get the carton of ice cream out, go get a bowl, scoop some out, and put the carton back Pretty sad isn't it....

Hello- Just read some of your blog. I loved it. My cat only knows me when she's hungry also. Question: the 6 pack of ready to drink shakes cost $4.59 at target??! Stop n Shop charges 6.99 and Walbaums charges 7.99. OMG!

AlliNyc83 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:17:30 GMT

Hello-

Just read some of your blog. I loved it. My cat only knows me when she's hungry also. Question: the 6 pack of ready to drink shakes cost $4.59 at target??! Stop n Shop charges 6.99 and Walbaums charges 7.99. OMG!

Your post cracked me up.. it is nice to make great choices. Reflect back on the day and think, I am really doing this.. I am really making the right choices. I love it! Peace coni

coniconstance — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:44:50 GMT

Your post cracked me up.. it is nice to make great choices. Reflect back on the day and think, I am really doing this.. I am really making the right choices. I love it! Peace coni

Good for you! Exercise is my hardest demon to conquer as well. I am finding that I really like going on walks...of course, I realized that just as our weather started getting cold. Urgh! Oh well...I am excited b/c today my husband told me he just got me a treadmill at an auction yesterday. Yea! Now, I just have to used the darn thing. :) Keep going girl...you are going to say goodbye to some pounds before you know it! God Bless -- Hilary

hjsmith — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:54:44 GMT

Good for you! Exercise is my hardest demon to conquer as well. I am finding that I really like going on walks...of course, I realized that just as our weather started getting cold. Urgh! Oh well...I am excited b/c today my husband told me he just got me a treadmill at an auction yesterday. Yea! Now, I just have to used the darn thing. :) Keep going girl...you are going to say goodbye to some pounds before you know it! God Bless -- Hilary

Just checking on you to see how it is going. I don't know about you but the weekend is a hard time for me. I work M-F.. have less time around temptation. Weekends are a time when I have lots of time to get into trouble. Loved your "skinny list" My daughter is 12 and I'll never keep up with her, but just to jog with her would be great. I've had her in 5k's for years now, just always been a dream of mine to run one. So now it is a dream of mine to run one this her... and not one of those 5k walks.. I want to run the entire 5k. I didn't put this on my skinny wish since I'll be doing this sooner than that! (one of my mini goals.. its not all about the #s)

coniconstance — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:33:22 GMT

Just checking on you to see how it is going. I don't know about you but the weekend is a hard time for me. I work M-F.. have less time around temptation. Weekends are a time when I have lots of time to get into trouble. Loved your "skinny list" My daughter is 12 and I'll never keep up with her, but just to jog with her would be great. I've had her in 5k's for years now, just always been a dream of mine to run one. So now it is a dream of mine to run one this her... and not one of those 5k walks.. I want to run the entire 5k. I didn't put this on my skinny wish since I'll be doing this sooner than that! (one of my mini goals.. its not all about the #s)

Since Hilary left you such a long message and I'd hate to be outdone by her, I thought i'd stop in to say hello and welcome you to the site:) I saw your post on the "skinny list" thread and can totally relate to what you were saying. It's so sad that when we actually looked good we still felt so insecure. I've never been really thin but since i'm 5'7" when I wear a 14 I look pretty darn good! I was never happy then...probably just as unhappy as I was recently in a size 24 which is crazy. I feel like now that I'm 33 I am much more comfortable in my own skin, even if it is too big. I have so much more self confidence than I ever had at age 20. Now I am putting that confidence to good use by living life like I've always wanted. Strong and healthy, that's me!! I wish you all the best and look forward to reaching our goals together!

sayeater — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:40:41 GMT

Since Hilary left you such a long message and I'd hate to be outdone by her, I thought i'd stop in to say hello and welcome you to the site:) I saw your post on the "skinny list" thread and can totally relate to what you were saying. It's so sad that when we actually looked good we still felt so insecure. I've never been really thin but since i'm 5'7" when I wear a 14 I look pretty darn good! I was never happy then...probably just as unhappy as I was recently in a size 24 which is crazy. I feel like now that I'm 33 I am much more comfortable in my own skin, even if it is too big. I have so much more self confidence than I ever had at age 20. Now I am putting that confidence to good use by living life like I've always wanted. Strong and healthy, that's me!! I wish you all the best and look forward to reaching our goals together!

Hi there. Welcome to the SlimFast community. I just went to your blog and read a little bit. I had the same feelings when I started SF. I was almost embarrassed b/c I had always made fun of the plan, too. But, like you, I knew that I REALLY needed the structure that SF offers. I don't need freewill right now...I am 5'2 and started out at 240 pounds...apparently, I am not qualified to make smart food choices for myself ! I will tell you what I've told several newcomers on here...the first 3 or 4 days are the toughest. Your body will rebel b/c it wants all the fat, sugar, and calories you've been giving it. It felt a bit like I was detoxing. I had a few headaches and was a bit grouchy. BUT...after about 4 day, I started feeling SO much better. I started waking up much easier in the mornings...which was almost like a miracle in my eyes b/c I used to be pure evil in the mornings. My energy shot way up and my mood improved drastically over what it was before SF. I started the plan on Sept. 1. Had my 5th weigh-in yesterday w/ a 7 lb. loss since last Tuesday. I have lost a total of 22 pounds so far. This plan does work...if YOU work. My biggest advice is to DRINK your WATER! It makes a huge difference in your overall health and weight loss. Also, I noticed that you are drinking the cans of SF. I personally MUCH prefer the powder. I just put a scoop in a glass, add 8 oz. of milk (and sometimes an ounce or two of water) and stir. Then I add a little crushed ice, stir somemore and put it in the fridge for a few minutes. You don't have to do it like that...I just like mine extra cold. Then, I drink it through a straw. It tastes SO much better than the canned SF. I think the Chocolate Royal (optima) is the best...super yummy. I do not like the french vanilla...tastes like cake mix batter to me...but some people like it. I do keep a few cans around in case I am in a hurry and need to grab one on the way out the door...my fav canned is the Cappuccino flavored. But, for the most part, I mix my own. I have seen several others on this site say they prefer the powder, as well. Anyway, I know you didn't ask for my advice, but I thought I'd share what I know before you get discouraged and throw in the towel. I wish you the best. God Bless -- Hilary

hjsmith — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:41:04 GMT

Hi there. Welcome to the SlimFast community. I just went to your blog and read a little bit. I had the same feelings when I started SF. I was almost embarrassed b/c I had always made fun of the plan, too. But, like you, I knew that I REALLY needed the structure that SF offers. I don't need freewill right now...I am 5'2 and started out at 240 pounds...apparently, I am not qualified to make smart food choices for myself ! I will tell you what I've told several newcomers on here...the first 3 or 4 days are the toughest. Your body will rebel b/c it wants all the fat, sugar, and calories you've been giving it. It felt a bit like I was detoxing. I had a few headaches and was a bit grouchy. BUT...after about 4 day, I started feeling SO much better. I started waking up much easier in the mornings...which was almost like a miracle in my eyes b/c I used to be pure evil in the mornings. My energy shot way up and my mood improved drastically over what it was before SF. I started the plan on Sept. 1. Had my 5th weigh-in yesterday w/ a 7 lb. loss since last Tuesday. I have lost a total of 22 pounds so far. This plan does work...if YOU work. My biggest advice is to DRINK your WATER! It makes a huge difference in your overall health and weight loss. Also, I noticed that you are drinking the cans of SF. I personally MUCH prefer the powder. I just put a scoop in a glass, add 8 oz. of milk (and sometimes an ounce or two of water) and stir. Then I add a little crushed ice, stir somemore and put it in the fridge for a few minutes. You don't have to do it like that...I just like mine extra cold. Then, I drink it through a straw. It tastes SO much better than the canned SF. I think the Chocolate Royal (optima) is the best...super yummy. I do not like the french vanilla...tastes like cake mix batter to me...but some people like it. I do keep a few cans around in case I am in a hurry and need to grab one on the way out the door...my fav canned is the Cappuccino flavored. But, for the most part, I mix my own. I have seen several others on this site say they prefer the powder, as well. Anyway, I know you didn't ask for my advice, but I thought I'd share what I know before you get discouraged and throw in the towel. I wish you the best. God Bless -- Hilary