The calendar says November 1 and we all know that means a challenge for us. The holidays are coming and we'll have to crank up the old Will Power machine to stay away from the sweets ad eat reasonably at all the other holiday meals and functions.
I'm holding out my hands ...every one grab on and let's make a circle of support across the whole US (anyone from Canada?) and we'll get through the holidays together without gaining any weight because we're holding each other's hands instead of holding those holiday treats.

Yes, we will all need the extra support and encouragement these next two months. I will be making 2 Thanksgiving dinners and 2 Christmas dinners. We have 18 grandkids and there is no way we have room to have everyone at one time so we have my kids one nite and my husbands kids another nite.
I love cooking and baking and making all the Christmas cookies and candy and when the kids leave I send goodie packages with them so I don't have to look at it for too long a time. I keep some for my husband but keep it on a shelf in the back room so he can go grab what he wants and it is out of my sight.
I read on one of the boards that Jenny may possibly have whole cheese cakes to purchase for the holidays and if so I will probably get one so I won't be so tempted to eat the other goodies that will be around. My daughter is also doing Jenny and that way she can have a legal dessert too!
So yes, lets all join hands and be here to encourage each other. We have worked hard to get where we are and don't want to destroy everything we have accomplished thus far. Together we can do this!!

Sign me Up! I need all the support I can get!

Well, I'll be heading south in a couple of hours to babysit for a week so I will not be weighing in on Tuesday. I will be taking my Jenny food with me but will be going out for lunch a couple of times with family and friends. I hope to make sensible food choices and hopefullly I will be able to post a loss when I get back.
A great week to everyone!!!

I'm ready to start JC tomorrow. So I'll grab hands and hold on tight thru the holidays and as I begin the program.
All of you know the ropes, & we can support each other.

Well, I weighed in this morning after a three week "vacation" with my daughter and her 4 kids. I tool JC shelf-stable meals with me, but ended up not eating very many of them. Maybe it was just the thought that kept me from going off the deep end. Anyway, I lost one pound, so I'm happy about that.
Welcome the the new folks! Thanksgiving and Christmas will really be a challenge for all of us. I'm not even looking to lose, just to maintain through the holidays ...and then we can be like everyone else in the world and really crack down on January 2 LOL
But Thanksgiving is just ONE day and you can really stay on plan with turkey ...just stay away from most of the other stuff(ing) ;-)
...and there are still a couple of good weeks before Thanksgiving and almost a whole month to "be good" between Thanksgiving and Christmas. So ***** the willpower in real tight and let's all face those holidays with a good attitude and come out at the end with a "stay even" or a loss. We can do it!!

I am in the circle...thanks for starting it. I w/i tomorrow after about 10 days so hoping something happens. But, if not, I am eating well and staying on plan.

I am just starting week 4. I have lost 6 lbs so far. I am not sure how to put my beginning weight and weekly weights in. Maybe someone can help me with that. I am in the circle too. Here we go!!!! I weighed in yesterday at 217 lbs. Started at 225 lbs. Have a great JC day!!!

It is good to see our circle growing!! The next two months will definitely have it's challanges but I am sure we can all help each other thru them without un-doing everything we have accomplished so far.
My week with the grandkids was great but I did end up going out to eat several times. I didn't have a WI but I don't think I did too bad with my food selections. I talk to my JC Counselor again on Wednesday so I am hoping for a loss!!!

Hi everyone! Getting ready to "hit the road" again, gone until next Sunday, home for 2 days, then gone again for another 6 day! Crazy around here until after TG!
I am taking my JC food with me for Breakfst/Lunch. Dinners will be "on my own." Seems to work best for me.
I am starting "Jenny Direct" this week. I just can't forgive my center for lying (they say mistake, I don't think so) about how many inches I was losing. Also, they will not be flexible with me with my in and out of town so much, they can't seem to deal with it, and I feel harrassed with phone calls, etc.! GRRRRRRR!!

Hi Slim Down...to add weight or other sayings simply go to "My Profile" and then click on "Update Profile". Then scroll down to where it says "Signature" on the left hand side. That is where you can add your weight or any current info that you want to provide. Good Luck! and Welcome.

WI this morning and lost 3# for last 2 weeks. Was hoping for more but I guess it's O.K. seeing I ate out quite a bit while I was out of town last week. At least I didn't gain anything!

WI this morning - down 3# more!!!
We're doing our Thanksgiving today so I hope I don't over do it. I plan on eating the turkey dinner but in moderate portions and am saving my cheesecake for my snack tonite so I don't get into the pumpkin pie and other desserts.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!

Hi everyone! I am very excited that I MAINTAINED over the Thanksgiving RV to the Desert trip!!! Yipee! That is better than I hoped for. But, then, my appetite has changed as well as my eating habits. I ate a small amount of whatever I wanted on "the Turkey day" and then, just my JC food and sometimes not, but small portions the rest of the time. I have been off the exercise routine for a month now, and THAT really shows! So, back to the gym and walking and Curves this week!

Welcome back Dixie and way to go while being gone and with Thanksgiving. I also ate what I wanted on Turkey Day but had moderate portions.
WI this morning and down 2# more so I am very happy with that. A few more weeks now to get some more weight off before the big Christmas Holiday rolls in!!!