Name.............8/25.........9/1.........9/8.........9/15.........9/22.........9/29
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bosbaby97......267
charran........................218.4.....215.0
curlygirly........217.5
deb1959.........213.2.......210.0.....207.6
donnaliz67.....................268........265.........260
hk-lowcarb.....175..........174.5.....175 (tom)
jmr410...........200.6.......201.2.....197.9
Judy..............152.6.......152........153.2........153
Linda H..........162.2.......161.4......161.8
Rebecca130...............................186.6
Renee............143 .8......144.4
sassafras........240..........239
skippie...........................225.......221
slimmama........159.2.......158.2.....155.4
surfnmom........139.2
sissy..............189...........189
yana..............184 .4
Just added my weigh-in for this week to the list. I am so thrilled with my progress so far! 8 lbs in just over a week. (I know it looks like 2 weeks, but I was actually holding steady for most of the first week cause I weaned myself off the carbs slowly, so it wouldn't come as so much of a shock.)
I know a lot of what I've lost is probably water, and I certainly don't expect to continue to lose at that rate. But it sure is a nice encouraging start anyway. On any other program I've tried, I've been lucky to lose 2-3 pounds in the first week, and then 1/2 a pound or so a week after that. So being able to say I've dropped 8 lbs already is very motivating.
I do have to say that last night was a mild form of torture - LOL. Today is my youngest son's 8th birthday, and 6 days from now is my daughter's 10th. In keeping with our family tradition, we took them out to dinner at a restaurant last night to celebrate. (One combined dinner for both of them, cause our schedule is a little nuts right now.) And let me tell you, my resolve was being tested throughout the entire evening.
First the waitress brought out - gasp - BREAD. I was good.
I didn't cave. Then my husband asked me if I wanted a glass of wine. Well, DUH, of course I wanted one - you guys don't know this about me yet, but I really LIKE my wine with dinner - but I said no, thank you, I'm not allowed to have that yet, and got unsweetened iced tea instead. Then he went ahead and ordered 2 appetizer samplers for the table. There was absolutely NOTHING on the plates that was Beach-friendly. So I sipped my iced tea and said "no thank you" when my oldest son urged me to try something that he thought was particularly yummy. Entrees were no problem - I had grilled scallops, with lemon butter on the side (which I used sparingly) and fresh broccoli with garlic and oil. Yummy, and I had no desire for rice or a baked potato or anything. Although again I did something a little unusual for me - our dinner was late in the evening, so the restaurant was out of a lot of things, and the only veggie they had was broccoli. Entrees came with a choice of 2 sides - but the broccoli was the only thing they had that was Beach-friendly. So I just asked for a double portion of broccoli. (I'm getting good at this special request thing) The next temptation came when the kids all ordered dessert. Ryan's (my oldest son's) chocolate cake looked REALLY tempting, and he offered me some, knowing how much of a chocoholic I am. I said "no thank you" and sipped on a cup of mint tea. Ryan said "but Mom, it's a special occasion, you can go off your diet a LITTLE bit, can't you?" And I told him no, there are TOO MANY special occasions coming up, I can't afford to get into that "special occasion" mentality - at least not yet. When I'm more firmly set in the LC way of life, and closer to my goal, then yes, I'll be able to allow myself an occasional off-plan treat - but not yet. My husband was very impressed with my "willpower".
And then I came home and baked a batch of cupcakes for my youngest to bring to school.
I didn't cave. I didn't even lick the frosting off of my fingers.
Routines get all messed up as we're coming and going at different times. Mealtimes are different because of getting up later and going to bed later. It's also a time that we notoriously "go out for dinner." This concept has never been a great one for me. I require alot of extra discipline around this time. Last night was great. We watched a movie and the kids made popcorn. You don't even want to know how good it smelled. I cut myself a few thin slices of cheddar and had a large glass of diet ice tea. Success! 
Today is a new day to conquer! I'm already making my plans to get through it as I find if I don't plan and just try to wing it...not so pretty!
Good choice on going with the oil and vinegar as the creamy one may have had sugar in it. We are allowed to use full fat dressing just need to make sure there is no sugar in it and watch portions.
You should be very proud of displaying such amazing will power!
Not wanting to draw attention to myself by not eating any of those foods, I did take 1 spoonful of most of the dishes onto my plate, along with good lean turkey. Any seconds I did have were from the proteins...not the starchy foods. 
Congrats!!
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