Well...down .6 this morning..whoo hoo!!!!!  Love this diet. Today was a little better...I am praying and hoping we got our plumbing problem fixed.  They came and cleaned out the septic tank...there was some blockage in the lines but the tank wasn't full.....fingers and toes crossed!!!  Anyways, I skipped lunch (big no-no) and I slipped with my dinner too. We had meatloaf (which was on protocol) but I had mashed taters too.....uuggghhh I don't think I am ever going to learn. Hopefully it won't hurt me too bad on the scale.  It's sooooo hard to resist John's home made mashed taters....well back on track tomorrow and lots of water to flush out all the stuff I shouldn't have had today. I know I will be able to go back to eating other foods when I reach my goal weight, but the big difference will be self control and portion sizes and exercise. Something I haven't done in the past. That's the best part of this diet, you lose the weight, get in shape and the most important thing is you learn to eat healthy and self-control. Everyone has it in them, just waiting to come out. Nobody can change our habits except for ourselves...we have to take that first step, then decide to stick with it. And with this group and diet...it's all about motiviation and support...AND everyone slips and falls off protocol...we just pick each other back up and help each other get back on track. We all know the consequences when we cheat....and we all admit it when we have. My kids are even fussing at me when I think about eating something I'm not supposed too..LOL  Austin looked at Johnn tonight and says....John control your woman, she's not supposed to eat that...LOL  I love my kids for being supportive, and I love John for being supportive as well. Until tomorrow my fellow losers.....Stay strong...YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!