The squat machine is my least favourite too. Although I have to admit, I don't dread it as much as I used to. Our club is new so we only have 8 machines (I wish we had the glute one everyone was talking about), so it's 3 rounds. Depending on timing, I try to do an extra 2 machines at the end, however if I have to start near the squat machine, I certainly do NOT do that one a fourth time!
I too am trying to drink lots of water, cut down on sugars, and most especially, the amount of bread I eat (that's my downfall!). Of course my dh and I just got back from dinner at the Keg (we needed some time out without the children), and as I looked at the sourdough bread, I decided "what the heck ... I want it, and I'm going to eat it". My weight may not come off as fast as it should, but at least mentally I can say that I am OK with my decision. And since today was my weigh-in day, I most definitely won't do a "sneak weigh-in" this week!