I'm so sorry you had difficulties while out of town.  Tracy, don't be so hard on yourself!  I know that you feel really bad about messing up, but don't.  See, you're not use to being overweight and trying to lose it.  You should take it from an expert at losing, and gaining weight . . . you're going to mess up!  It's only natural.  We are human.  It isn't one Dr. Pepper today or a bacon cheesburger at McDonalds next week that is going to ruin all your efforts.  If you make good decisions the MAJORITY of the time, you will see sccess in the long run.  Also, I've found that it is absolutely detrimental when you try to take away ALL of the things you like.  Make a plan . . . reward yourself with one Dr. Pepper a week for following through with your workouts and healthy eating.  That way, you have something to look forward to, and you are less likely to cheat during the week if you know you are allowed that pleasure at the end of the week.  Also, healthy eating doesn't always have to be just steamed veggies.  I don't know about you, but I'd rather have nachos than brocolli, LOL!  Healthy nachos, that is.  I make mine with extra lean ground beef, ff cheese, ff sour cream, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and light Tostitos.  They are every bit as good as their full fat counterpart.  My girlfriend really isn't into healthy food that tastes like health food, but she LOVES these.  There are several hundred other very good and healthy dishes.  The whole object of eating healthy should be about a lifestyle change, and in order for me to be successful, I have to like what I eat.  If you're going out of town, there are several good frozen dinners around.  Healthy Choice has some really good "cafe steamers," Smart Ones is good as well, along with Lean Cuisine.  There are several options for good, calorie friendly, choices.  Also, there are some good "regular" low calorie frozen meals.  Even if you go to McDonalds, you can make better choices, like the grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo, no cheese, and a side salad.  You can do this, Tracy, and remember, you're going to mess up sometimes, but the important thing is that you go right back to making those good choices.  Good Luck!

Brandi

I'm so sorry you had difficulties while out of town.  Tracy, don't be so hard on yourself!  I know that you feel really bad about messing up, but don't.  See, you're not use to being overweight and trying to lose it.  You should take it from an expert at losing, and gaining weight . . . you're going to mess up!  It's only natural.  We are human.  It isn't one Dr. Pepper today or a bacon cheesburger at McDonalds next week that is going to ruin all your efforts.  If you make good decisions the MAJORITY of the time, you will see sccess in the long run.  Also, I've found that it is absolutely detrimental when you try to take away ALL of the things you like.  Make a plan . . . reward yourself with one Dr. Pepper a week for following through with your workouts and healthy eating.  That way, you have something to look forward to, and you are less likely to cheat during the week if you know you are allowed that pleasure at the end of the week.  Also, healthy eating doesn't always have to be just steamed veggies.  I don't know about you, but I'd rather have nachos than brocolli, LOL!  Healthy nachos, that is.  I make mine with extra lean ground beef, ff cheese, ff sour cream, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and light Tostitos.  They are every bit as good as their full fat counterpart.  My girlfriend really isn't into healthy food that tastes like health food, but she LOVES these.  There are several hundred other very good and healthy dishes.  The whole object of eating healthy should be about a lifestyle change, and in order for me to be successful, I have to like what I eat.  If you're going out of town, there are several good frozen dinners around.  Healthy Choice has some really good "cafe steamers," Smart Ones is good as well, along with Lean Cuisine.  There are several options for good, calorie friendly, choices.  Also, there are some good "regular" low calorie frozen meals.  Even if you go to McDonalds, you can make better choices, like the grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo, no cheese, and a side salad.  You can do this, Tracy, and remember, you're going to mess up sometimes, but the important thing is that you go right back to making those good choices.  Good Luck!

Brandi