How are U feelin?

I am actually feeling great with melting away a total of 119 pounds. It is the winter that is killing me - just stuck in a rut. I am definately craving outside activities... Walking, biking, just playing with the kids. I also feel this is why I have hit a damn plateau again.... either that or have I touched the stages of maintenance? I feel I have 20-25 pounds more to go until goal. Skin is another subject. Sure I am in a size 16 jeans, could be a 14 or 12 without an apron hanging down. Even the shirts are now XL - arms a little tight due to the bat wings. But we will have to see how the spring & summer do for my meltin to goal. I hope everyone is happy & healthy - I am !! Just needed to vent a little to people that really understand. Have a nice day. Dawn

Hey Dawn, I can't relate to the weather as I live in Arizona and the past few days have been beautiful. I am battling to lose the last 5 lbs to meet my goal. Like you, I feel if I could get ps I would easily take it off. My insurance doesn't cover squat so I've decided to get my arms done by self pay. I am scheduled for April to have it done. If only there were 5 lbs. there! LOL! My tummy surely would be 5 lbs. and let's not even talk about my thighs...gag! Hang in there, we'll get there, slowly, but surely! Kim R./az

I am feeling pretty good........... I still have a few problems since the surgery......... but all in all pretty good! You are doing awesome hun! Keep up the great work!

I sooo understand!!! I live in Vegas and so the winter hasnt been as much an issue for me..but we have had so much rain...UGH! But man..this last few pounds are bound and determined to hang on to my tummy. I am also in a 14-16 jeans and would easily fit into a 12 if not for that oh so lovely apron...geesh how ugly is that! I was so discouraged last week when I went in search of a swimming suit. Trust me if you think that apron looks icky covered by denim...trust me spandex is just downright GROSS! Between the pleats under my butt and my apron in front, it seems hopeless to find anything that I can appear in public in. I just joined 24Fitness and want to be able to do the water aerobics, but til I find something to cover my excess skin, I cant. This week, I am going to try more stores in search of a spandex cover for my saggy baggy body. Who would have thought that I looked better in a bathing suit as a obese person than now that I have almost hit goal...Still, feeling great and having energy and health again far outweigh any disgruntled feelings about all this excess skin. Ill get off my soapbox now..and go shopping. By the way, you look great!! and congrats on how well you are doing!! Hugs, Harriet 304/170/160ish

Have you looked into those swim suits that you can buy as 2 pieces in separate sizes and then will a little skirt/scarf type thing that is also separate? I bet that would help a lot with the skin issue.

Hi, Dawn: I have always read your postings and have admired your before and after pictures! I, too, had surgery Jan 2004, the 29th. I am also at 119 loss and in a 16 pants with loose skin!!! But I have gone through taking support group members through the belt lipectomy and other skin removal processes and for me, it is not even an option! If we buy the right kind of clothing style, it seems for the most part, it is well hidden. I am 61 and don't want any more surgery. No doubt you are much younger, so don't let me discourage you if that is what you want. Your face looks wonderful! Now, I would like a face lift, instead of the loose body skin removed, as I have this horrible turkey thing hanging under my chin! So, that just goes to show, we each have our own preferences! The main thing is how far we have come in the past 14 months....keep the faith and remember how great you look! Best regards, Midge Ruhl 304/185