Tricia - congratulations!!!!

As for me, I am coasting along a fair bit, as I am on holidays away from home. But I did swim 3.6km this morning,which I am pleased about.

Also, my daughter is getting good enough to ride her bike (without trainer wheels) so that I have to run at least some of the time I accompany her on it and we have done some 3 and 4km trips out together.

Medusa, I have also had some successes at Trader Joe's recently. I picked up some frozen Mojito Salmon from their frozen section, and *love* it. I just cooked it as is, put some capers on top, and served it with a salad. Delicious! I just need to avoid the snack aisle from now on.

The salmon burgers from TJ's are quite good too. But the snack aisle is dangerous!

This week I have successfully exercised for at least 1/2 hour (mostly more) for 5 days running. I'm hoping for the entire week, though I think today is a write off. I'll report back on Friday! I am 7 pounds away from my target weight which is pretty cool.

Tricia - congratulations, fantastic news! And you look absolutely fantastic to boot!

Elly - good luck with the skiing. I'm sure there will be a way you can still enjoy it and am looking forward to hearing how you get on.

Kari, well done for helicoptering back and finetuning your boundaries to what is doable. I cannot live without healthy snax - low blood sugar does not bring out my best self :). Almonds work for me

I just found this thread again, I've been MIA! I just realized how to make it a "favorite" so I can get motivated again with all of you!

I've been using my treadmill most days for at least 40 minutes and preparing WW worthy meals. I've had a few slip ups, too many commitments and have been sick which makes things a little challenging, but I'm hanging in!

Tricia- that's awesome, congrats!

Elly- I started out strictly following a special diet, but fruit was never a trigger for me. As I have been on the diet a while, I am starting to see changes that I need to make. The diet allowed for certain types of grains in small amounts, but I can't handle them. Sugar substitutes were supposed to be a crutch for me, but my family quickly got into the expectation of sugar free dessert every night, and wanting baked goods. I am trying to switch our craving for something sweet after meals to some fresh fruit instead.

So impressed with you all! Thinking of you, Lynne and MsMaven. So sorry things are bad for you at the moment.
I'm plugging on with my healthy habits, adding something very small each week. So far it's been drinking a pint of water first thing and eating every three to four hours. The week my focus is to make sure I eat 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, which is going well so far.
Keep it up everyone!

Congratulations, Tricia! That's HUGE!!