Tammy Welcome to the club! I know what you mean about the scale... Mine does the same thing. Also can change depending on where I place my feet. I generally try and stand in the same spot, keeping my back strait, and use that every time I weigh in.

CindyG You lucky dog! Have a blast in Italy. It's been years since I've been there, and I had a great time. Pasta is really treated as a side dish, not as the basis of the meal so you shouldn't have much trouble avoiding it.

Everyone Else I didn't see many check in, don't be bashful.

--nw

In an effort to get the conversation rolling in here (you would think the singles would be more social)...

I just realized I'm 5lbs away from hitting the 75 pound mark. I think that is reason to celebrate. There is a good chance I will hit this during the challenge, so I'm asking, what should I do to celebrate?

The only restriction is that I don't want to gain any back during the celebration.

--nw

Wow nowonder - 75 pounds!!!! Holy crap.... that's an 8 year old! As for celebrating..... well....... how about a weekend trip? Like to the beach or something? Then you can strut looking skinny in trunks. That's what I would do. Or..... is there some frivolous item that you've talked yourself out of buying in the past? Buy it now!

Cheers,
Gypsy