Plateaus really stink, but I look at it as a challenge!  "fat" me wants "skinny" me to give up, but I keep going and "fat" me always says chicken first!!  Never give up!  Congrats of the 2 pounds!

You've got a great attitude!  I have the bloating issue today and for the next 3 days i'll be a bear to be around- but i did decide to do the Leslie 2 mile walk thing today instead of going badk to bed- good for me, now Patrick keeps giving me errands to run since i am out of work- but i can't keep going to wal-mart- i will run out of money eventually!
have a great day, and keep going!~
Laurie

I can't remember the last time I was below the 200 mark, but I hope to be there next week.  I'm happy with NS too, and while I've always been a fat girl, I hope that in a few more months I will say good-bye to plus sizes for good!  Good luck with your goal!

Congrats on the 2mo anniversary. Keep up the awesome work! :-)

Rachel

Great attitude. you go girl and here is a big cheer to water

Congratulations, you are doing a great job.  I just walked for 1 hour, it's beautiful here today in VA, we might hit the 80 mark. I too, am a "shorty" and at 5' 1" finding clothes, even petites are long on me.  My hubby is 6' 6" so we are quite a pair!  At our wedding, I wore my "big girl shoes" (spike heels) and I stood on the altar steps while he stood on the floor for pictures so we didn't look too out of porportion.  
Keep walking, I love reading your posts.

Congratulations on your  lost.
The drinking 8 glasses of water a day has been so hard for me. I keep using those 5 calorie flavor packets. I don't know if it good for you or not. I also do not eat  my veggies alot. Which is really bad because it causes my calories to be under :( . But I realize that I am going thru a process of relearning the correct way to eat. And that takes time. It took me 28 yrs to get here hopefully it will not take that long to fix it. :) Good luck to all the people trying to better themselves.

Hi Gal I have been gone for a couple of years from nutri system but I finally cameback i have a long way to go too but know this is the way to go and yes i too love the water I wish you the best of luck and just keep the positive outlookand I am sure you (WE) will make it .God bless and guide you.Hope to talk with you again soon

You're doing awesome!  I started my program 13 months ago and am now down from 230 to 167, almost to my goal.  Don't be discouraged by plateaus; I've learned to love mine because that's when my body catches up to the weight loss.  During the plateaus is when I shrink, sometimes into the next size down!  If you can, try buying 1 article of clothing in a size smaller (I recommend a t-shirt because they aren't expensive) to try on whenever you hit a plateau.  You'll be pleasantly surprized when all of a sudden, it fits!

Also, when dealing with temptations, try to remember, "Nothing tastes as good as thinner feels."  But, don't beat yourself up if you do find yourself taking a taste of something extra.  The key is to get right back on program immediately.  You will succeed and I look forward to reading more about your success!

WOW Today is day 53 for me  time surely does fly especially when you know you have done something good for yourself.  I have had plateaus and then some one at work tells me how good I am looking and I know I can keep going it is too funny but I am juste dyin to see 199  I have lost 22lbs and it's such a big deal because I have been on every diet or pill. You are a real inspiration and never think of yiourself as the fat girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like you're doing great.  Reading the blogs gives me lots of drive to do this program.  Got my food yesterday...start tomorrow.  Getting all set up today.

Hey Girl, So I'm new to NS, just got my food last night, today was day one for me, I feel so fullllllllllll lol! I wanted to stop by and say congratulations to you and your weight loss, that's amazing, you should be so proud of yourself! Can I ask, how much have you lost total in these 2 months?

Baby steps, girl!  You're doing fabulous!  You must be feeling so good right now...the clothes will be there for you when you are ready, and I am sure that you will be surprised at how good you look in them.  Sometimes we get stuck in our "fat girl" image even when we aren't as over- weight as we used to be...keep up the good work and best of luck in your new neighborhood!  Pretty soon, you'll be doing a 30 minute session in no time!  With sidewalks! HOORAY!  
(((HUGS)))

Katie - I am so excited for you.  You will reach your goals and I know that because I hear the burning desire in your words and you're on a program that really does work!!  You might as well start mentally preparing for your" hot" looking days. I've found thinning down is not just about our body shrinking it's also such a differen't mental/emotional experience. If 2 pounds in 2 weeks seems slow it's actually perfect for your body at this moment because of everything thats happening inside and out.  Even though some weeks are bigger drops than others it's all going in the right direction.  I like to visualize every pound I loose is a pound I will never see again.  NS changes lives.  God Bless !!!      

 

Like AGEYAGE - I'm brand new to NS.  Today is day two for me.  Congrats on your weight loss - you are an inspiration to me.  

Hi Katie,
          I am new to NS, I am only on my second week. You are a great inspiration! I love reading about success stories! I too was on WW for a year and I didn't have any success with that, but I can tell you I had a great weightloss my first week, 12 Lbs! Yes, 12 lbs, I didn't think that was possible, I weighed myself four times just to make sure I was reading the scale right. But enough about me. I looked forward to reading about your success now and in the future! Keep staying positive!

gd2lewsLbs

"Nothing tastes as good as thinner feels."    Love that!  Going to make a little note card for work and home that says just that!

I just ordered my food yesterday.  A friend who quit smoking and gained a lot of weight since, asked her doc what type of diet is good for her, and he suggested NS.  Well, that was all I needed to hear.  I just gave all of my small sizes to a woman friend at work--from size 4 to 10.  I am now not certain a 14 is going to be what I'm wearing  in my closet unless I get real and get out of this "I don't care"  slump.  It's time...been through some stuff, but I'm "over it."  Now---time to get cute again and feel good about myself.  I will be 48 this year...my year to get it going on again.  

Good luck all.  Reading your stories is great-- I'm rooting for ya--and hope to hear a lot more and tell you about my own trials!  

Good Job!  Maybe the prhrase is overused but it means everything when we are working hard and making progress.

Your's is the first blog that I looked at and it is inspriring!  I will continue to use you as a model of commitment.

You are doing awesome! I started March 1st and this is my second month. I have lost 20 pounds and I am at a plateau right now. I am going to plug right through it. I have been starting to get compliments as well at work and it feels really good. I have not seen 199 in a long time. I cant wait for onederland!!I really love NS. It is so easy and the food is pretty good too. Great job and keep up the good work!
Tracey

I've been on NS one month and have lost 14lbs so far.  I really like the program - very easy!  I am very close to seeing 199 lbs and I can't wait!!!!!  Good luck to all!  

You are an inspiration to me, too.  I can't wait to see Onederland either.  I never thought it would be possible, but with NS, the fat is just melting away....and I'm not hungry!  I am short and between sizes, too....so I know how you feel that nothing ever fits right.  Keep up the good work!

Sounds like we are all in the same boat.  I was a FAT Girl all through high school and always think of myself that way too.  Funny when I look back at pictures....I really wasn't FAT.  I actually lost back to my goal about 14 years ago.  Then a few years after maintaining close....I quit smoking and gave myself approval to GEt FAT again.  I've been on NS three weeks and am starting to struggle.13.5 #'s gone....14.5 pounds to onderland.  The weather in Wisconsin is getting really nice, so exercise should be more fun.  But had two grandkids this weekend and their treats looked sooooo  good.  We need to be each others strength.....

Do try at least  one or two items of clothes.   Even my super tight waist band is loosening a little and it makes you feel so good.

 
Girl  You got this!!  I am new to NS as well, I have only been on it for about 4 days now and am down 5 lbs!  Feels so good to get rid of all that negative weight I have been carrying around all these years. I am looking forward to the Onederland as well!  I have a long way to go but no doubts that I will get there and You can too!!  

It's really great to know we all have each other to look to for inspiration ! Keep it up!!

Way to Go Katie, you can only go down from here!!!! I have been on NS for 6 days and down 9 pounds, I too have a long way to go, but with this program we can do it. keep up the good work

Hey!  Congrats!  And thank you for the offer of help to those of us who are new.  I just signed up for NS a few days ago and won't have my food until close to the end of this week.  However, I am getting geared up by familiarizing myself with the website.  You have an awesome attitude!  I am also from MA but I live in PA now.

Katie:

You are doing so great - and I love your new pic with your red bear!

The weather has been getting warmer and warmer down here in Virginia - we had a beautiful Saturday, followed up by a rainy Sunday - and today is looking kinda dreary - but if I have to be inside at work anyway - let it pour all day if it wants too!

I recently had a fall and had to be flat on my back for over a week in bed, plus taking a lot of vicodin (I was taking it for pain, not for fun as Gnarlygrrr), so I gained back about 5 pounds of what I had lost - I lost 3 of them last week, and am working on losing that last two pounds again this week and getting back on schedule.  

I went shopping for new clothes before I fell and I actually heard the phrase I had been praying for - the sales lady asking me "Can I bring you a smaller size?" - and I could say YES!  Sizes 3X and 22-24-26 are now a thing of the past.  I fit into a size 18 and while according to the world of designers I still should be shopping in the tent section of Sears, I was quite happy with my new purchases.  Everything I got came from the clearance racks at Avenue and I now have two pair of capri's, two pair of dress slacks and three new tops - that FIT!!! and all for under $80.  Even if these clothes only fit me for a couple of months (thank God for elastic waist) - it was so worth the money to feel that I actually look good in a size 18.  I haven't been this small since my daughter was born, and she will be 22 in August.

Treat yourself - you deserve a reward for all your hard work, and you should feel good about buying a smaller size.  Ok, you have not reached your ultimate goal, but you should reward yourself at each small goal you achieve.  I set 20 pound marks for myself - and then I buy myself something for being good.  I have 7 more pounds and I am going to buy myself a purse I have been wanting for ages - it cost $54 - but it is leather, and will never go out of style and will never get to tight for me to carry.

So treat yourself and reward your hard work - and stop thinking of yourself as FAT - you are a beautiful person who just happens to have a body-in-progress.

Keep working the NS plan and have a great week in MA - I love the  Braintree area  (I worked up there for about 6 months back in the early 70s - I lovingly refered to it as my time in Dumbush - LOL).

Joyce

Hi. I'm new to NS. I ordered my food on Saturday night and am so excited to start. I can't wait. I've only read this one post but you seem so friendly and outgoing and I think that's one of the biggest motivators.........people that are going through the same thing you are. Yo sound like your doing awesome. Hopefully we can become NS buddies. Good Luck with everything!!!

AWESOME!!  Welcome to the NS family. It's a great program..lots of wonderful support and
it's do-able!  You and your bear look fab together. I'm new, myself.Began on March 5..looking
forward to getting my 2nd bear..and having an armful of them somewhere down the road.I began
at 250...and I'm in the 230s now..I think I'm shooting for a loss of around 90lbs..I'll know better
as I get closer to a healthier weight. I, too, have been chubby or fat alot of my life. It's not been
fun...and I'm done with having it as a topic that my mind is always dealing with. Anyway, I see
that so many ns 'friends' have commented on your blog and picture! Keep up the great dedication
and all the success you can imagine will continue to come your way. You can do it! You are valuable and you deserve that happiness and JOY!
Donna

To DMcNaples:

I just ordered my first order of NS today!  I'm so looking forward to getting the meals.  I, too, am 48. My 30 year class reunion is coming up at the end of June and I DON'T WANT TO BE FAT!  I am a shorty-4' 10 3/4" tall.  Every pound on me looks like 5 on an average height person.  I am the heaviest I have been in about 2 1/2 years. I was done to 128 last August and suddenly put on 15 pounds very rapidly. About a month ago I started gaining about a pound per week and  I am now up to 148.4!  That is 20 pounds heavier than a mere 9 months ago!  I have been miserable with this extra weight.  I have been doing some major stress-related eating.  Long story (ies), but I have been through A LOT in the last two years.  I lost my dad, found out my husband was cheating, tried to repair the marriage, started a two-year college and stressed if I made less than 100%, started a one-year internship to get my hearing healthcare license, finally divorced, started and ended another relationship (with a man I dated 19 years ago when I was fresh out of Navy bootcamp), moved FIVE times, had my son move in with me, had two grandchildren move in with me for a short time due to some problems with their mother, had the company I worked for sold (and not finding out until AFTER the sale was complete), and a few other little life experiences. It has been a roller coaster ride and I forgot to buckle my seatbelt!  My health and weight have suffered, but I am DETERMINED to re-gain control of my health, weight, and life!  I WILL SURVIVE--HEY, HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!  Good luck to everyone!

Think about this Katie:

"Believe in yourself & all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle"

Veronica ~

Your doing awesome! Just think, very soon, your gonna look and feel it at the same time! Keep up the great work!!

I'm brand new to NS.  Today is the day I join NS my food should come in the next 5 days .  Congrats on your weight loss - you are an inspiration I  am looking for to sharing my progress with you all keep up the good work.  

Congratulations on your 2 pounds - I am with you and can't wait to be under 200!  
This is my 2nd day on the plan - I think the food is delicious - hoping it will be easy to stick to the plan.

you can do it!  just keep moving and listen to your motivations... listen to what you want and not what you need.

-Shayla

This blog is so great!!  It's wonderful to ready everyone's supportive comments.  I just started NS yesterday and I already feel better.  We can all reach our goals if we support each other and just keep going!!  

I love the picture with your Pound bear. This is the first blog I've read and it's because of the picture.

I hit my 20 pound mark today and I'm so excited!!! I'm at 231 and though 199 feels a long way off I know I can do it by just keeping my focus on that 'next ten'. Now I'm close to the 220's and after starting at 251 that seemed impossible. I've been doing it just over 2 months.

The wedding (I'm a bridesmaid) is three weeks away and I' m so glad I'll fit in the dress and feel a little better standing up there next to the bride :)

Love my red bear too!!

You Go Girl!  This is my 3rd week on NS.  I lost 10 lbs in the first 5 days and then I didn't lose anything in the next 8 days (I went up and down 1-2 lbs but it settleled at the weight loss of 10 lbs).  This was very frustrating to me...so as usual...I discontinued the diet on Saturday (and Sunday) and resorted back to my old habits.  On Monday, I got back on track.  I also tried on some of my old clothes and was very surprised b/c I am now able to wear many of these outfits.  I wish that I would have tried them on prior to"messing up" over the weekend because it would have been very encouraging.  Reading this blog is also encouraging.  Keep up the good work!    

p.s.  Can you have tomatoes on this program?

I seem to be at a plateau, and am going slight crazy.  Everyone tells me that it is fat/muscle turned into fat (whatever), but when you are the one trying to lose, it is so hard.  I have been on the diet for 9 months, love the food, walk every day, but am slow on the losing.  Anyone else out there in the same boat.  Would really love to hear from you to make me feel better  about my present situation.  HELP.  Want to see those numbers on the scale go down alot faster.

I seem to be at a plateau, and am going slight crazy.  Everyone tells me that it is fat/muscle turned into fat (whatever), but when you are the one trying to lose, it is so hard.  I have been on the diet for 9 months, love the food, walk every day, but am slow on the losing.  Anyone else out there in the same boat.  Would really love to hear from you to make me feel better  about my present situation.  HELP.  Want to see those numbers on the scale go down alot faster.

I seem to be at a plateau, and am going slight crazy.  Everyone tells me that it is fat/muscle turned into fat (whatever), but when you are the one trying to lose, it is so hard.  I have been on the diet for 9 months, love the food, walk every day, but am slow on the losing.  Anyone else out there in the same boat.  Would really love to hear from you to make me feel better  about my present situation.  HELP.  Want to see those numbers on the scale go down alot faster.

I seem to be at a plateau, and am going slight crazy.  Everyone tells me that it is fat/muscle turned into fat (whatever), but when you are the one trying to lose, it is so hard.  I have been on the diet for 9 months, love the food, walk every day, but am slow on the losing.  Anyone else out there in the same boat.  Would really love to hear from you to make me feel better  about my present situation.  HELP.  Want to see those numbers on the scale go down alot faster.

I seem to be at a plateau, and am going slight crazy.  Everyone tells me that it is fat/muscle turned into fat (whatever), but when you are the one trying to lose, it is so hard.  I have been on the diet for 9 months, love the food, walk every day, but am slow on the losing.  Anyone else out there in the same boat.  Would really love to hear from you to make me feel better  about my present situation.  HELP.  Want to see those numbers on the scale go down alot faster.

Congrats on the 2 pound loss.  It's a real bummer hitting the "plateau" but you will get past it and before you know it you will be in ONEderland!  :-)  Remember to drink your water and keep a positive attitude.

You Go Girl!  What an inspiration!  I'm with you on wanting to see onderland!  Sounds like a lot of us in that boat! THat's good to know - we should all be proud, to be doing something positive about it!  Keep up the good work and the great attitude!

I know about that period thing when it's time for weigh in, lmao!  For some strange reason, after 6 mos. of not having one, Mother Nature decided to grace me with her charm again the week after I started NS again....and has at weigh-in time the month after as well!!!  If only I could get to my one year mark, I'd be officially done w/menopause!!  But, after all, I didn't stop by to chat about that...SO!  My #1 thing is not to be a scale-aholic like in times past.  I don't know how often you weigh in, but so far I have personally found it better to do it once a month.  That way I'm not getting all about the pounds lost but focusing more on the health aspect of losing weight...then I'm really pleasantly surprised when I do get on the scale.  I think you are doing an awesome job!  I know plateaus stink but just keep up the good work and suddenly you'll find a pile of weight just dropped off.  For some reason I guess our bodies likes to "save it up" & drop it at once sometimes. I just know you will get there!!  You have a lot of people rooting for you!

At my highest, I was 222.  I had lost about 16 pounds before going back on NS in September.  So now I'm at 161, only 11 pounds from my goal.  It's fantastic to get back into clothes again.  It's like shopping for free in your own closet.  So, even though it's slowed down for the weight loss, I'm also able to eat real food and not worry about gaining too.  So stick with it!

I am on Day 5 of my program and am doing very well.  The food is great and I really love not having to weigh the portions myself.  It was very interesting to hear your story and progress.  Everyone hits a plateau.  You'll get through it.  It was also great to read some of the responses.  Sounds like everyone is doing great.  I have about 60 pounds to lose.  My goal is 1 pound a week on average.  I think it is achievable on NS.  My thought?  It took me years to put the weight on, and I can be almost at goal in one year.  Here's to all of us.  

Congrats! Even 2 pounds is such an accomplishment! I have been on NS for 2 1/2 weeks. I fall off the "Wagon" about once a week, but I have no problem getting back on! I had a baby 5 weeks ago, so I am not permitted to exercise until next week (c-section)... will exercise help the weight come off faster??

Congratulations! 2 pounds is a great loss! I've been on this program for only two weeks and it's still a struggle against temptation for me. I just have to stick with it and hopefully be able to do better.

congrats on your anniversary :) i'm new haven't started yet but reading your blog is real motivation for me and i can't wait to start!

Congratulations!!  I know your going to hit the under 200 mark soon, because I can feel your determination in your writing!  Keep up the walking- very important in the weight loss journey.  I'm happy about your move and can tell your very excited.  

I'm on day five of the program and totally love it.  Like you, I am "vertically challenged", ha!  Five feet, so weight is a struggle.  I wish you all of the best!

Happy Sunday :)
Lynne, Clarkston Michigan

What a great attitude!  You have really helped me today.  Thank you.

Hey good job!  I to went about 2 weeks with no weight loss and kept up a positive attitude.  I am now under the 200 mark.  I am so excited.  I know it is going to be a long road with a lot of work but I am not going to give up.  Keep up the great work.  Its good to know I am not alone in my battle.  Thank you! :)

Hello there,

It looks like I'm the only man on this blog but your picture of the red bear caught my eye.  I had gained about 95 lbs over the years and I've never been overweight before.  Needless to say I kept that weight on for 6 years and I felt pretty uncomfortable.  Since I needed to lose 95 lbs it just kept feeling like it would be too difficult to do....then I saw the nutrisystem commercial in October.  Well anyway I remember getting my 10lb bear and thinking to do this one week at a time.  It's been six months for me now and I've had an entire month at a plateau in the month of February but I pushed through it and I am now 54 lbs lighter!  Don't let those times get you down!!!  I started taking kickboxing and step classes (and yes I'm a straight man) at LA fitness and it has really been great for my weight loss (basket ball was killing my knees)!  Anyway keep up the good work.

One thing I forgot to mention.....I know worrying about shopping is supposed to be a woman's issue but shopping in the BIG AND TALL store for the past six years was about as fun as a root canal without the anesthesia.  I swear those stores think that big men must be drawn to bright colors and strips!!! I can not weight to start shopping in Macy's again!!!!!  I feel your pain :-)

hello out there, im new too.only 2 pound .im having a hard time drinking all that water.thanks

Congratulations to all on your hard work = weight loss.  I have been overweight for the past 4 years.  After 2 neck surgeries I became very inactive but continued to eat as if I were an athlete.  Needless to say, inactivity and calorie loading don’t equate well.  35 pounds later, here I am.  I too had tried many programs.  WW is good but, who can take time out of a busy day to do so much food preparing?   I love being able to eat within a few minutes of getting home from work as this was always my dangerous time of the day.  While preparing my family’s supper, I could “wolf down” half a bag of chips.  I think my hunger drive got the best of me; smelling the food cooking just heightened it.  I must admit, that my cooking is better that NS but is definitely not low-cal.  Today I start my 2nd week and have lost 6.5 pounds!  I have never had such a positive response to any diet!  I always blamed my under active thyroid (we all need a scapegoat, now & then), LOL!  I am feeling as if this will be the time that I actually succeed!

I absolutely love Bluesbaby 1029’s comment:  “Nothing tastes as good as thinner feels.”  I will remember that when I have reached a plateau and am tempted to cheat.  You are all such an inspiration!

Congrats, I love that "oneunderland".  Though I am sick as a dog this week with the flu, I am down to 206 (I've been on the program faithfully since Feb 10th, starting at 234)).  I turned 50 April 9th and everyone is bragging on me for looking better everyday.  A woman who works with my daughter said she thought I was her sister!  I'm sold on this program and "Soon-To-Be.." I'm right with you girl on the clothes buying trip, but may I suggest you go to Goodwill or some thrift store and just buy a pair of smaller jeans, they will make you feel less flabby.  And if the size is the same, just a different cut, no one would know if they are fitted.  We ALL know the difference in regular size and WOMAN's size clothings and the difference in fitted and elastized.  Good luck to you all and let's all get out there and get summersized!

PS  55deb I suggest the individual drink mixes, Great Value Fruit Punch, they are cheap $1.88 at Walmart for 10 and they work in a huge water, no calories, no carbs and sweet enough to make the water go down.

you inspire me, i am at day 22 and hope to get where you are-day 55, congratulations on your commitment to YOURSELF!!! i have been taking each day-a day at a time, sometimes a hour at a time-when i am thinking about certain foods i would love to eat, but i have been committed and consistent,i dont want to break the positive way things are going so far....again my best wishes for YOU!! hope to get there and thanks:)