Jersey,
Thanks for pushing us out of lurkdom.  I too am struggling with the same issues.  I've gone from a low of 143 up to 165.  I hate it.  When I look in the mirror I just see the fat girl staring back at me.  Everyone says i'm crazy, but I'm right there with you feeling like a fat cow!  I'm only 5'4" so I feel especially huge!  I work out every day and when I am diligent about my diet, the scale doesn't budge.  In fact, the creep up started when I began a new workout at the gym.  The doctor said it was probably just muscle.  Well, I got news for him, it's definitely not muscle! 

I will certainly make more of an effort to post regularly to the board.  I'm more comfortable lurking, but that will be my New Year's resolution.

Thanks again. We made it this far, and we were warned that we would have "rebound weight" but we can take charge again and get this under control with support and help from this board.

My best to everyone,

Kim

Well I guess we are all in the phase of our journey that we were warned about. Not unlike those little children that rear their ugly little heads on us once in a while and with no warning, we are here. So what did we do the first time we were gaining our pounds so many years ago? I don't know about you all but I ignored the fact that it was happening and indulged more in food to help ease the pain of depression.....the thing about this time....I recognize the fact that I am gaining and need to do something about it. I am right in the middle of another huge step in life that will take me back to Alaska to the roots that I need. Moving the family half way across the country again should help me put things into perspective right? LOL I wish that were true. Anyway..I guess the point to my ramblings is this: I recognize the fact that there is a problem this time and so do the rest of us, what did we do right after surgery? Live on liquids for a few weeks, protein shakes, measure everything and count our proteins, we have to do that again if it worked the first time, right? I know that I am going to start running.....ok ok well I am going to work up to it anyway. I have a physical fitness test that I have to pass and it involves running 1 1/2 miles in less that 15 mins and 20 sec. So I have no choice this time, if I want to move back home and work as a CO then I have to do what it takes to get me there. I hope that we all stay fast on our tracks, and support is going to be huge!!! Love you all, sorry to ramble.
 Steph

Hey Jersey and everyone!!!

I have no excuse, I am just such a lurker!!I do stop in and see what's going on with everyone, but I know that that's not really fair!  I've had a hard year this year. I've been trying to get pregnant with no success yet.  I've seen a specialist and have some thinking to do about options. It really has taken a toll on me. I'm hoping 09' brings happiness and resolve to all of us!!!! Hugs to everyone and can't wait for the holiday cards!!!

Hugs,
shannon

Happy belated birthday, Alex!!!

Hey Anna...my first Secret Pal!

I am so happy to see you!  Yeah...it seems that this is a critical point for a lot of us, right?  When the weight really starts to creep up.  It is scary as hell, isn't it?

Come out of lurkdom...I am going to do so, as well!  I know we can beat this if we all support one another!!

Let us know what your surgeon says!  It may be advice we can all use!

Love and hugs and happy holidays!

JM