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WIW nt Posted by Paula on 9/17/2025, 8:12 am H

I stayed the same. Posted by Beverly on 9/17/2025, 4:37 pm, in reply to "WIW nt" Hoping for more. But... at least not a gain. Keep going.

Hang in there…. Posted by Cindy on 9/18/2025, 12:25 am, in reply to "I stayed the same." You got this!!

WAYYYY Better. my friend. As you would say, Posted by Paula on 9/17/2025, 10:38 pm, in reply to "I stayed the same." Carry on!

Beverly Posted by Joan on 9/17/2025, 5:59 pm, in reply to "I stayed the same." You'll have a loss next week. I just know it! Thank you for all your kind words!

Mine Posted by Cindyh on 9/17/2025, 1:49 pm, in reply to "WIW nt" Down 1.4. So happy

Awesome job!…. Posted by Cindy on 9/18/2025, 12:26 am, in reply to "Mine" So excited for you! Congratulations!

Great job! Posted by Paula on 9/17/2025, 10:37 pm, in reply to "Mine" Losing feels so good!!

Wonderful! Posted by Joan on 9/17/2025, 5:54 pm, in reply to "Mine" Down 1.4 is definitely a reason to be happy! Congratulations!

Cindyh Posted by Beverly on 9/17/2025, 4:40 pm, in reply to "Mine" That's great!!! I know that feels good. Carry on.

Woohoo! Posted by Krista on 9/17/2025, 3:45 pm, in reply to "Mine" GREAT job!

I was gone 8 days, so... Posted by Joan on 9/17/2025, 10:39 am, in reply to "WIW nt" that means I gained 8 pounds! Crazy, right? But, it is what it is. Luckily, I decided to put myself in a "deficit" before I left on vacation, so I don't really have to lose all 8 pounds before I can have a Treat Day on Sunday, BUT I might have to have an abbreviated Treat Day. I already warned my husband. Here's how it went: Before vacation - 114 pounds (Doctor would have had a fit, but she won't know.) This morning - 122 pounds (I could have a real Treat Day if I can get to 117 pounds, and an abbreviated Treat Day at 119 pounds.) Being an out-of-town guest, I was invited to all the festivities, so I've had 5 Treat Days in a row! Would I change anything by restricting my food? HECK NO!!! All the food was catered and perfect! Maintenance is a forever endeavor!

You were missed!…. Posted by Cindy on 9/18/2025, 12:28 am, in reply to "I was gone 8 days, so..." I have no doubt you will get those 8 pounds off in no time! So proud of you!!

So glad you have found the key, the will to Posted by Paula on 9/17/2025, 10:40 pm, in reply to "I was gone 8 days, so..." celebrate fully and get right back to what you know is goid for you. We had a thread about that while you were away.

Sounds like a nice trip. Lots of festivities is always fun. Posted by Beverly on 9/17/2025, 4:48 pm, in reply to "I was gone 8 days, so..." Tell us about some of the highlights. Get back to your plan and you will be OK.

We'd LOVE to hear all about your trip! Posted by Krista on 9/17/2025, 3:43 pm, in reply to "I was gone 8 days, so..." You were missed -- welcome home!

I hope you Posted by Cindyh on 9/17/2025, 1:49 pm, in reply to "I was gone 8 days, so..." Had a wonderful time Joan

For me… Posted by Cindy on 9/17/2025, 9:04 am, in reply to "WIW nt" Up 3.6 pounds. The last two nights before weigh in, I had a big meal with too many carbs. I earned this gain. I know better so I have to do better.

Paula Posted by Beverly on 9/17/2025, 11:59 pm, in reply to "For me…" Phooey. You are so carb sensitive. It could be part water weight. Hold on tight and move forward, sweeetue,

I'm the same way Posted by Cindyh on 9/17/2025, 1:51 pm, in reply to "For me…" Watch every meal. Every bite. Sorry Cindy

You're like me! Posted by Joan on 9/17/2025, 10:24 am, in reply to "For me…" I have to watch every single day or else I'll start gaining! Why us? Don't know! It's the hand we've been dealt!

Why is it so easy to gain and so hard to lose? Posted by Paula on 9/17/2025, 9:08 am, in reply to "For me…" ERRRRR What goes up must come down!

Thank you all… Posted by Cindy on 9/18/2025, 12:27 am, in reply to "Why is it so easy to gain and so hard to lose?" I appreciate your support!

286.6 Posted by Krista on 9/17/2025, 8:47 am, in reply to "WIW nt" 296.2 when I started the Optifast so it's doing it's job. I could NOT do this forever though But for 5 more days? Damned straight I can

Krista.... this so so exciting! Posted by Beverly on 9/18/2025, 12:03 am, in reply to "286.6" I am so glad you are seeing these wonderful results. It's exciting!! I am smiling from ear to ear.

Going fast! Posted by Cindyh on 9/17/2025, 1:51 pm, in reply to "286.6" It will be here soon.

Yes, you can! Posted by Joan on 9/17/2025, 10:21 am, in reply to "286.6" You can do this for 5 more days! I am counting down the days until your surgery! Oh yes, I am!

So excited for you…. Posted by Cindy on 9/17/2025, 9:01 am, in reply to "286.6" Congratulations!! You got this!!

It is si good to hear you sounding like YOU again! Posted by Paula on 9/17/2025, 9:01 am, in reply to "286.6" Excited for you!

Thank you Paula Posted by Krista on 9/17/2025, 5:38 pm, in reply to "It is si good to hear you sounding like YOU again!" It's been almost a year that I've been down and out and not myself. I completely deleted everyone from FB, stopped going to church and bible study and more or less withdrew from "life". I'm so glad to be back in a much better frame of mind and hope for the future

236.2 Exactly the same Posted by Paula on 9/17/2025, 8:17 am, in reply to "WIW nt" I could have lost some but I have not been able to get 100% back on track. I have 2 or 3 good days and the others are sloppy. No bingeing and probably never go over 2000 calories but, in order to lose, my body does better staying below 1400. How much do I want this? I guess I am going to have to figure that out.

Paula... Posted by Beverly on 9/18/2025, 12:07 am, in reply to "236.2 Exactly the same" sometimes it's hard to get that mojo going. How are you feeling, physically? Pace yourself. Plan and take a breath. Love you, sweetie.

You can Posted by Cindyh on 9/17/2025, 1:53 pm, in reply to "236.2 Exactly the same" Do it Paula. As we get older we have to try harder too. Sadly

Still proud of you! Posted by Joan on 9/17/2025, 10:19 am, in reply to "236.2 Exactly the same" 236.2!!! You're in the 230s!!! That's great!!!

You are doing great!…. Posted by Cindy on 9/17/2025, 9:02 am, in reply to "236.2 Exactly the same" We are all cheering you on!

Paula Posted by Krista on 9/17/2025, 8:45 am, in reply to "236.2 Exactly the same" Good for you! There is nothing wrong with a maintain week - nothing at all. You nailed it on the head, how much do YOU want this? Your opinion is the only one that truly matters. I think you want to be frolicking overseas ♥

Think I'll ever frolic again? LOL Posted by Paula on 9/17/2025, 9:00 am, in reply to "Paula" I KNOW you will!!

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