I don't count carbs, but I try to keep calories between 1000-1400, depending on how hungry I am. I weigh every day, but only record my weight once a week. Looking at that graph every week really helps keep me on track. I have maintained my weight loss of 150 lbs for almost 2 years. I do have weeks when I have to re-focus on protein (and water), but I think that is the trick. I wish all of us a wonderful 3-year anniversary in January. Kay 281.5/130

Hello, I read your e-mail and I agree w/ you 100%. I started at 252 got down to 135 not at 147. I can't stop eating junk food, cookies is my down fall. I don't understand what the problem is. I was in a size 2 now a 6, I don't think my body wants me to be thin?? I started back to the gym for the winter, I hope that will help get rid of the 10 extra pounds. Take care and congrats on the new man... Melissa 252/135/149

I haven't been here in ages... and let's see where to start... Thanks for the encouragement. I needed to hear that too. In the last few months it seems my weight is creeping up ... only a little but still enough to be scary. That is what brought me back here.. I only thought I was like everyone else. This has changed my life.. hopefully forever. I preached to everyone about basics.. and now it is time for me to take my own advice. I'll visit more often and try to remember the basics. I still drink constantly (yea, mostly water ) and concentrate on protein.. but have added bread a little too often and potatoes.. always my downfall. I DO remember the basics.. we'll keep trying to honor those and see if we can hang in there together and hold that bad boy down!!! Jan

omg,tooo many I need help..!!

You may be able to get the insurance to pay for the hernia repair and have your PS do the tummy tuck for cash payment. I have been told that sometimes they will do it this way. Wishing you the best