Today I spent 7 hours at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando and didn't go over 375 calories. I didn't think I could do it but here it is"success'!!!! I had a salad at a restaurant near Peter Pan's Adventure with a Diet Soda. Later in the afternoon I had an NS Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar and took a huge thermos of Iced Spring Water to drink. We had a great time and no one noticed or commented that I was dieting. Yea! My total calories after supper at home was 1090 and I still have calories left for my fruit later on this evening. I have an apple to help with my glucose around 9p so that I don't go too low over night. By the way I had a wonderful day with the grandkids and Hubby!

Well, our newly renovated Walmart opened up and it's a doozey! Ugly duckling to a swan. However that's not my story. I went to buy another pair of jeans. Frustration in the making. First I went to the plus sizes...just can't get out of the habit. Once there I smiled as I realized "I don't shop PLUS Sizes anymore" so I moved over to Misses. I tried on a 12 hoping that would fit since my last pair of jeans purchased a a month or so ago was a 14 Misses. The waistline fit perfectly however the butt look like a half empty potato sack,not a flattering look, LOL! I kept moving on down the racks until I ended up where the sizes were running in "Odd" numbers instead of even. I tried on a size 15 thinking they looked a little small. Too big! OK, back to the rack and picked up a 13 and lo and behold they fit except that the waistline was a tad too big. Trying on jeans is such a trial, either they're too big in the butt, or too small in the waist, or the cut is to short or too long...this was getting ridiculous. Finally the gal who lets you in the dressing room told me to try a LEI brand, size 13, low rise, short. I did and presto they looked great. Thank you to the gal who helped me. When I got dressed the next day I went over to my neighbor, who's 86 years old, to show her my new jeans (I bought two pair)! Since she's one of my biggest cheerleaders the conversation went to sizes. I told her the size and cut and she started giggling. She said you must be very proud of yourself. I of course said, I still had a ways to go. She, still smiling at me, says....but your in a JUNIOR size not even a misses! I didn't know Junior sizes come in odd numbers. Yea! Yea, even if it is a 13! I'm wearing junior size clothing. I'm as happy as a Clam! Thanks NS. I'm sticking with you. 25 pounds to goal!

I was worried that getting down to 177.0 was just a dream and I'd be back up to 178.5 again. I've been bouncing up and down for over a month. But I'm not, not only that but I've lost another one of those pesky, hang onto your gut, jiggle when you walk pounds! Yep, I'm one pound away from my mini goal of 175! I've cut out dairy for the last few days and I think it's helping. More protein instead. I'll stay on this regimen for another week and a half then I'll start re-adding the dairy one serving at a time every other day. I want to be at 175 by November 1st when my Step-daughter and her family come to visit. Will they be surprised, they haven't seen me since I was tipping the scale at 206! I'm pretty sure I'll make it. Maybe the dreaded plateau has been busted. Shhh, don't say that too loud, LOL!

I'm down a pound after bouncing up and down between 178 and 180 for the last month, I've finally hit 177.0 and hope that this marks the end of my dreaded plateau. I've cut out all dairy for the next two weeks and I'm making sure that I get 1200 calories every day. I am following the plan to the letter. Here's hoping that the next weigh in Saturday will be at least one-half pound down. The Mini Goal I set in September is still 175.0 and I'd like to be that before my family comes to visit on November 1st. That gives me two weeks. Keep your fingers crossed.

My last post was on 9/22 and here it is October 9th. I can always tell how I'm feeling by the length of time between my blogs. This has been a long one. I've hit that dreaded plateau! I can't get below 178.0! On top of this I have no appetite...not a good thing. Have to keep my metabolism cooking and "not eating" is definitely not the way to do that. My doctor, who I saw this last Monday, is tickled pink because she says I'm only 2.5 pounds from losing 30 pounds. I must have heard her wrong in June. I must have been 207 pounds when I saw her then. It's funny how you only hear what you want to hear. I could have sworn she said 204. Anyway...she's happy. My numbers are still great with BP at 116/60 and the rest just as good. I want to be 165 by Christmas, but I don't think I'll make it because I've been at 178 for a few weeks now and the scale isn't moving. I know part of the problem is my inability to exercise and that problem won't go away until my heart decides to stop giving me chest pains. Losing weight hasn't helped in that area. It's helped everything else but not my angina. Maybe if I can lose another 15 pounds it will help, but there's no guarantee! I'm pleased that I've lost as much as I have, I got my 20 pound bear in my last shipment. My weight with NS doesn't reflect all that I've lost according to my doctor. I think I'll steal her scale. It weighs me lighter than my scale here at home, LOL! This weekend I'm going through my closet and getting rid of everything that is too big and there's a lot to get rid of. Today I wore a pair of white slacks and they were so big on me my friends were laughing at my baggy butt! So I guess it's time....new clothes. Yea! Well here's hoping I get past this plateau and start losing again. I see a lot of new faces on the blog...welcome!

Yes, I have and it was a big deal for me. I had been stuck at 180.0 to 181.5 for over a month. Following the plan but still stuck. Got on the scale today and lo and behold it didn't groan when I stepped on it! The numbers kept climbing I thought it was going to pass the target but it stopped. It stopped at 178.5!!!!!!!!! Two successes in 24 hours. Size 12 jeans and 1.5 pounds that broke the "0" in 180 pounds. I've been smiling all day! Wohooooo! The next mini goal for me is 175.0 pounds and I am so looking forward to it. I get my 20 pound bear with my next shipment tomorrow so I am really jazzed. I hope you are all doing well, hang in there, be patient and positive. Keep on keep'n on! Stay 100% NS. Wishing you lots of weight loss and good health. Sandie

If any of you read my first "Saga of the Search" it was about a bathing suit; you can catch it on the second page of my Blog, if you care to read it. Next worse thing to search is a new pair of jeans and Beall's was the venue again. They were having a 30% off sale and my dear hubby caught the ad in the Sunday newspaper so off we went to the store. Now the problems begin. Normally I take a petite in pants or shorts but I was used to shopping in the Plus sizes so I went there. Raise the flag....way too big. Then I went to the Petite Department and completely confused myself with all the choices: high cut, medium cut, hip, high rise, low rise, boot cut, flare cut, boyfriend cut (what the heck is that And do I qualify...I'm married?), straight leg, relaxed fit and slim cut. I almost gave up and left. However my last pair of jeans was sent to Good Will so I was Jeanless! I grabbed 4 pair of different types and headed for the dressing room.Remembering the last episode in the dressing room I hooked one pant over the face of the mirror, I wasn't going to go through that again. The petites fit but the 14 was great in the waistline but bagging out in the butt. The next pair were low rise and I felt like they'd fall off if I sneezed too hard...can't have that. Finaly I tried on the 12 well that wouldn't work...I couldn't button them up. 14 to big 12 too small, yikes. Meanwhile my husband is waiting for me in the car and his clock is ticking so loud I could hear it in the dressing room. Ok, over to Misses. Now these jeans have NEVER EVER fit me. I picked out another 6 different styles in 2 different sizes and head to their dressing room. I would have taken more but there is a limit to the number of clothes you can take in the dressing room, I'm sure that's a safety concern due to the diminutive size of the rooms, you could strangle yourself in pants legs. The last pair, wouldn't you know it, fit. A little snug with a low rise waistline and even though I chose "short length" a little too long. I came out of the dressing room and almost ran into my husband. He was really unhappy this was taking entirely too long! It's just jeans he says! Men, they have no idea. I took the pair I just tried on and paid for them and when I returned to our car banned my husband from shopping with me for life! I am so thrilled to be in a 12 I can hardly sit still. Yea for size 12 not seen since 1996!

Got on the scale today. It's my regular weigh day! Still 180.0 and holding but I know I'll drop that half pound soon and then I can set off the fireworks and crow from the top of the barn! I have a lot to do today. I have to clean up all the sawdust on the drive way and it got into every crack and corner, under the welcome mat and in fact in the mat. After that's done I can finally finish off my new Cherry wood flooring (actually Allure Vinyl planks) which will give it the luster I crave as much as a chocolate milk shake with sprinkles, LOL. I'll vacuum the mats and then hose down the driveway having already swept most of the mess up. I wonder how many calories that will burn up, lots I hope. Then onto dust mopping my lovely new floor and applying the clearner and wax. I couldn't believe how easy it was to dust mop last night. We keep tracking in the sawdust today. I can't wait until I can put my furniture back in place. My life can be somewhat normal then...until the next project! LOL Well good NS friends, I'm off and running. Have a great Saturday. Lots of good wishes to you and even more sucess! Sandie

I've been stuck at the same weight for 3-4 weeks. So I took a break off NS for 2 days. The first day, I ate nothing but protein: chicken, fish, egg beaters and a ground beef (5% fat) patty. The second day we had company and he arrived with Italian Subs, potato salad and chips. I split a sandwich with my husband then ate protein for the balance of the day. No potato salad and no chips. (before NS I would have eaten a whole 12" sub with the potato salad and chips) I got on the scale this morning and I was the same weight as I was three days ago, in fact as I was 3 weeks ago! Oh well, back on the straight and narrow; otherwise known as NS. No harm, no foul you might say. I got such a great lab report from my doctor last week, that alone keeps me wanting to stay on track with NS. I'm really trying to get below 179.5 that will be a major breakthrough for me. I haven't been that low since 2004. In April 2003 I was 168.0 I'd like to be there before Christmas, but at this rate that might be just a dream. I had my nuclear heart test this past Tuesday but haven't gotten the results as yet. I'm going to call the doctor today and see if the reports in. The test kind of knocked me out, I'm not sure if it's emotional or physical or both. It's a nerve wracking test. It feels like any second you're going to have a heart attack, of course your not and there are doctors and techs watching your every heartbeat and blood pressure like a hawk, but nerve wracking any way. We're getting our new floor installed, he should be finishing the major part of the install today. Then we have to stain the new baseboards and he'll be back Tuesday to install those. Have a great Thursday, stay true to NS and lose lots of weight.

Good Morning! Yesterday at 7:30 AM I trotted my butt into the doctor's office. I haven't been in to see her for three months. I was very excited and a little worried. I'm eating more meat than ever before and I was worried about my numbers going up. The first thing I did was get on the dreaded scale. 181.0 fully dressed, excuse me no shoes, down from 206 on her scale I thought it was 205! Blood pressure 122/68, heart rate 72 and that was just the beginning of the good news. I was smiling from ear to ear and hadn't even spoken to my nagging doctor. Don't get me wrong she is right and always has been; hard for me to admit that being a person who needs to be right more times than not! Here are the stats: Cholesterol 129, HDL 42, LDL 54, Triglycerides 162 (400-600 before NS and niacin), HbA1C 6.0, Liver function NORMAL (first time in 5 years), Blood CBC, HGB, Platelets all in the mid-normal range. No longer spilling protein into my urine (that means normal pancreas function). I thought my doctor was going to do handstands in the office. She gave me all the credit for making the right decisions on my health. I told her about our decision to go on Nutrisystem D and she took one of my meal planners to check it out. I have only one more thing to do and that's to take a nuclear stress test next week. So everything is good and I mean really good. I'm down to 180.5 pounds still trying to break that "0". I got my exercise DVD last night so I'll be starting that this afternoon. We'll see how far I can get into it without my heart kicking my butt. Even if I can get 10 minutes done without problems I will consider that a success. I hope you all have a great week!

Hi Guys and Gals, Haven't been on the blog in a while. I have been commenting on other's. I didnt' have much positive to say so I figured I'd just keep up with everyone elses happenings. It's nice to see so many newbies on the blog. Welcome all! I have finally broken the 183.5 curse and weighed in at 180.5 on Saturday morning! Needless to say it made me very happy to get the heck off that number. I'm hoping that in a few days, I'll be 179.0 therefore breaking another "0"! Tomorrow, Tuesday, I see my doctor so the proof will be in the lab reports...I don't talk about pudding any more! LOL I'll keep you posted on how I do! Have a great day, what's left of it.