Thin's In

Some weeks on Program come with exciting updates—both in life and on the scale—but this week wasn’t one of them. This was another quiet week. At weigh-in, the scale showed exactly what I already felt the week had been: neutral. No loss, no gain. I stayed the same. And honestly, that felt fitting. It was a heavy week emotionally. We had the funeral for my grandfather, and the days surrounding it were filled with family, friends, memories, and a lot of feelings. When life gets

This week was an emotional roller coaster—but not the fun kind. Not the smooth, engineered kind with safety checks and predictable drops. I’m talking about the pop-up fair kind. The ones assembled in a few hours, probably violating several OSHA guidelines, and leaving you questioning every life choice while strapped in. Ironically, the scale cooperated. I’m officially back to my pre-cruise weight. On paper, that’s a win. Emotionally? This week was heavy. It started Monday nig

This week didn’t come with a big reveal, a dramatic weigh-in, or a feel-good milestone to celebrate. It was one of those quiet, in-between weeks—the kind that can feel boring, uneventful, or even a little discouraging if you’re looking for something exciting to report. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized that these are the weeks that actually matter. The weeks where nothing flashy happens are often the ones where habits are built, routines are reinforced, and real

I started last week on such a positive note after writing the blog—which, unfortunately, ended the moment I hit post . I didn’t set myself up for success after coming back from vacation or in preparation for last weekend’s lovely snowstorm. I skipped grocery shopping entirely, relied on takeout and vending machine snacks for both lunch and dinner, and didn’t drink nearly as much water as I should have. Instead, I downed tea like it was going out of style in an attempt to nurs

I’m back!! And honestly—this was probably one of the best cruises I’ve ever taken. Before I even get into how amazing this cruise was, I have to start with one of my biggest wins: movement. Every single day on this trip, I hit my step goal—and not just once. Most days, I doubled it. Between walking the ship, dancing late into the night, exploring ports, and choosing stairs over elevators whenever possible, the steps added up fast. It didn’t feel like “exercise” at all; it jus

Welcome aboard to the pre-cruise / post-birthday blog! This is the first time in my Thin’s In journey that I’ve taken a proper vacation while on Program—and honestly, I’m not worried. Okay… maybe slightly  panicky. At the time I’m writing this, I haven’t packed or finished prepping the house for my friend who’s staying with Penny while I’m away. But I did  plan my outfits! Does that count? No? You’re right. If it’s not in a suitcase, it’s not packed. That said, you can’t alw

When I started this journey 26 weeks ago, I didn’t really want to know what exactly my weight was. I was focused more on how much I was losing and what my pant size was. It wasn’t until I started looking at excursions and saw how many of them had a weight limit that I started to feel nervous and self-conscious. And it wasn’t just the weight limit, but also the strenuousness of some of the activities as well. So, this past week, in preparation for the cruise, excursions and ac

Happy 2026, everyone! Although it’s only been eight days since my New Year’s Eve post, it feels like it’s been a month already. I’m not sure if that’s a good omen or a bad one… but focusing on the positive, I’m choosing to believe it’s a good sign. Instead of the year flying by in the blink of an eye like 2025 did, maybe 2026 will move at a pace that lets us actually savor it. Speaking of good versus bad omens, let me tell you how my new year began. I walked through the door

Welcome back, everyone! I hope you all had a happy and healthy Christmas and are looking forward to a wonderful New Year’s Eve. While it isn’t officially 2026 as I write this blog (though it might be by the time you read it), like most of the world, you probably started thinking about your New Year’s resolutions… Not me! After I graduated college and moved back in with my parents (not going to say when, because thinking about the year makes me feel really old…), I realized so

This week was another reminder that while every bite, taste, and lick matters, we also can’t omit or skip layaways just because life gets busy. Program works best when we follow it fully—not selectively—and that includes eating all  of our food and meeting our daily water goals. As we get closer to the holidays—with family gatherings, parties, and packed schedules—it’s even more important to remember to take care of ourselves. That means fueling our bodies properly, eating ev

♫ It’s beginning to look a lot like (Hanukkah and) Christmas…  ♫ And just like that, the busyness of the season has officially begun. I’m honestly not sure where Thursday disappeared to. One moment I was at work, typing away at this very blog post while listening to Holiday Favorites on the radio, Michael Bublé serenading me with that song—and the next moment I was in my car, driving to Hartford to host a Coffee Date Speed Dating event. Somewhere in between, the day just vani

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. I know I did—even though I got my butt handed to me in every card game we played. Thanksgiving has always been that one holiday that slows us down just long enough to reflect on what we’re grateful for before the whirlwind of December hits and sends us all into chaos. We didn’t go around the table this year and share what we’re thankful for, but I want to take a moment and share mine

This week managed to be both busy and quiet at the same time. I hosted three speed dating events—each one in a completely different part of Connecticut—which meant a whole lot of driving. My shortest trip was fifteen minutes to New London, while my longest was a ninety-minute trek to Middlebury. And let me tell you, being on the road that much reminded me why I’m not  a fan of long drives. Between rush-hour chaos, impatient drivers, and everyone acting like the highway is the

Since I have started Program, I have been focusing on keeping organized and planning my food sheet in advance. I’ve shared tips and tricks to make both of those tasks easier. Using sticky notes and flow charts. What happens though when you don’t practice what you preach? Simple – you don’t move closer to your goal. This past week – I had a perfect work week. Mistakenly, my weekend was not so perfect. As I mentioned before, I have taken up a side gig hosting speed dating event

We are our own worst critics. I know I am. I’ve always been hard on myself—quick to notice my flaws, slow to give myself credit. Maybe it’s a bad habit I’ve carried for too long, or maybe we all have that little judgmental voice in our heads that loves to chime in when we start to feel proud of ourselves. Writing this blog has made that voice louder. It whispers that I’m being boastful or prideful whenever I write about progress or accomplishments. But I’ve learned that talki

It was brought to my attention yesterday—by my grandfather, of all people—that our cruise is in just 84 days . I couldn’t believe it. He even showed me on the calendar, and I was still in denial. I say our  cruise because I’m crashing the one he and my grandmother take every year to celebrate his birthday. But seriously… 84 days! It’s going to fly by. They say time flies, and it’s true—which is exactly why we need to set goals for ourselves. Goals help us focus on the daily s

On last week’s episode, I challenged anyone who wanted to join me to take their favorite recipes and make them Thin’s In-friendly. I shared how I turned one dish into a total win—and one (very questionable) chicken salad into a clear miss. On today’s episode of My Journey Through Program , we’re turning our regularly scheduled programming into a cooking show ! This week, I tried three new recipes —and all of them deserve to be shared. While adding variety to your week might n

Well, it feels like we’re officially in apple and pumpkin season! I have mixed feelings about this time of year—I love the change of seasons and a break from the summer heat, but I’m always a little sad when melon season ends. I bought a cantaloupe this week, knowing it was probably the last good one of the year, and sure enough… bland. A disappointing farewell. I’ve always preferred melons to apples. For one thing, they taste better, but the real win (per Program) is that y

This week, I really leaned on one of the behavior modification techniques I’ve been practicing and focused on a new one. “Always give...

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