Thanks MissJellyBelly and NewLeaf for the suggestions!
Well today I ate exactly what I was supposed to again but gave in to a snack size bag of animal crackers. I think tomorrow will be a little easier... I liken this to a drug addict going through withdrawals! And honestly, that dress keeps me honest... I just keep picturing myself in it right now... NOT GONNA HAPPEN!
Brownie Points for me today: I haven't stepped on my scale since Sunday morning.
Okay, gotta still get some cardio in... I think I'll just get my step out and do it while I watch American Idol... I can't miss that show! Do those people really not know they can't sing?

hey paula hows the day been going? We're here for ya!

I made it through the cravings Kate! Just gave into one little bag of animal crackers but it could have been worse! Thanks for checking in on me.

oops we posted same time i think...

crackers, schmackers...you KNOW you did well! Ill be sure to do my best to check every day!

crap sorry to hijack your diary here, but wanted to add im watching Idol too..

if they give me goosebumps, they get the yellow paper ...every single time.

I love a good singer!

Hijack away... you always make me LMAO! I love a good singer too!

Well I hope you two got your Idol fix for the evening!! I setteled for some NCIS then bed!

Ok Paula, hope you were able to do some stepping during the show, since you ditched us in chat just for that! :P Ok.. not going to get into Dr. Seuss rhyming here! Hope your Wednesday is going smoothly so far!!

Hey tonight its Biggest Loser, Newleaf

Paula, I already know your day is going to be great, because I wont let you have it any other way.

Good morning and thanks guys! I got up and did cardio this morning so I'm feeling good. Hopefully the cravings won't be so bad today... only three days til I get a treat!

I hope so too!

I still havnt decided if Ill do a treat yet.

Enjoy it, whatever it may be!

YAY Paula!! Couple more days.. you can do this! Get out that chewing gum for those cravings.. or "imagine" those yummy food items as SOMETHING else. (aka, liquid fat, doggy droppings.. )

Kate, I must confess... I've never watched Biggest Loser.
And while I'm in the confession booth (whatever you call it), I must also confess that I stood on the scale today! So much for waiting six weeks! But I went three days and that's a start right? Anyway, I'm down to 150.4 (singing "Oh Happy Day")!
I decided to put the ticker back up too... I like seeing that I only have 15 pounds to go! Although I must confess (man, I'm doing a lot of that today) that I don't honestly see how 15 more pounds is going to be enough. I know that's what I weighed in my "before" pics but it just doesn't feel like I'm going to look that good again just by losing a measly 15 pounds... might have to change my goal once I reach 135... we'll see.

Paula, didnt you ever hear of the paper towel syndrome?

Think about it...when ya first start taking layers(fat)off the paper roll, it still looks big..but..as you get closer to the center, those layer being peeled start to really show difference. Its one of my favorite analogies! Youre starting into the last few papertowel rolls girl! Youll look that good, if not better!

See, that's why I love ya Kate! I hope you're right because I've lost almost twenty pounds and no one has noticed (except those that know I'm working at it). I guess that's why I figure 15 more isn't going to make that much difference... but if you say I'm into the last few papertowels, I'm gonna believe ya!