This morning was my check-in.  I just knew I had gained weight this week. I've haphazardly followed the plan. I was shocked to see I had again lost 5 lbs.  I feel like a yoyo.  Things have been so hectic at work. I will be retiring in 3 weeks then I can dedicate myself to taking care of me and really concentrate on myself.  I know Elaine is disappointed but as I told her last night, you also have to remember that when you've been faithfully exercising and watching what you eat and taking your Alli, you could be building muscle and muscle weighs more than fat.  At that point you need to depend more on how you feel and how your clothes are fitting then what the scale says.  I feel ready to forge ahead!!

Hi Gananama,

Congratulations on your success! Retirement can be a stressful time. It's a life changing decision and some people are not prepared for it initially. The great part is that once you realize how much more time you have to focus on you and taking care of yourself you realize how great it can be. You have done your time and deserve to have the time to focus on you now.

Keep up the great work,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD

Hello, my weight stayed at 151lbs for this week. I did exercise three days this week. I feel better. I will loose my weight goals. I am going to focus on my exercising and my husband is helping me with not saying lets splurge. We went and bought lean cuisine and smart ones pizza's that are within the fat gram and calorie targets to be my splurge and 100 calories different snacks for weak  moments or when i get called back in to work and have to work double shifts. I am not going to weigh myself every morning because i got so focused on my weight that i was stressing and losing focus. My clothes are fitting loser and even my neighbors and coworkers are noticing. I will succeed....

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