Roll Call....

Hi Lee - I'm here. Hating the heat and humidity. I think this is the hottest central PA summer since 1989. I'm very pooped today. I'm at work (shhhh) and trying to get through everything I need to do...which is a struggle in itself. I'm not very obsessed about my weight these days. I'm hovering at around 198-202. That's ok with me. I wish I knew exactly what my highest weight ever was. I think it was about 370 during my pregnancy. Their scales went up to 350 - what a bunch of crap. I hope everyone is doing well, including you, Lee. take care Denise

Hello, I am usually a 'lurker", but I have come out of the shadows to respond! I read what Mary wrote about the protein fast; I think I will try that myself. It is so weird... one day I will eat a lot, and the next day, after a few bites, I am stuffed. I know that it is the type of food, but there are big differences in amounts, a the feeling of fullness. I worry about pouch size, too. I think everyone does. I have to admit that I am afraid I will gain weight again. I don't want to go back to 330 pounds...ever! I worked so hard to get to this weight (112). My God, I have lost 218 pounds...But, I don't dump, so I need to be careful. M & Ms are my weakness.... I love this board! I always learn something here. Thanks for the info on the protein fast. Andrea

Hi Lee. I am here. Only reason I can be on tonight is because I called out of work today. I did find another board at AMOS and was wondering if any of you have been there. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/member-interests/wls_grads/ It is for people further out, like us. It does help to know that others are going through the same things. For me, it is weight gain. I am ashamed to say that I have put on 20lbs in the last 5 months. I am struggling to find myself again. So between this board and the other one (grad board) I am finding what I need... motivation. Joanne

Hi Joanne - I'll have to check out the board you suggest. You shouldn't feel bad about some weight gain. we are all emotional people, which means we are emotional eaters - myself included. You've been through a lot and you walk delicately with depression on your back - that's a lot to carry around. You've been such a bright spot to so many of us and you are inspiring. Don't let yourself get down. You can lose it and more - I know you can. Chin up! Denise

Good afternoon family, I'm here. May I say I hate osteoporosis...it is a nasty, painful life changing problem. Whenever I have a compression fracture in my back (ok only 3 times so far) I lose height. Not fair because now I am 5'3" and was 5'4" the day of surgery (5'4 3/4" at consultation visit). So me being so obsessive-compulsive feel I need to lose 5 more pounds. But, my body is not going to budge from 122-127!! Maintenance is frustrating as my appetite is back and those devil carbs call my name constantly. I know if I ate one piece of candy that I would be in big trouble. So far I have not felt any cravings for my beloved chocolate....oh M&M's yum. I would love to try that 3 day protein feast and take that time also to reflect about my journey to get myself back securely on track. But I just cannot seem to get myself motivated to do so. So, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me what's the trick? Paula

Let me know when you find the motivation for the protien feast. I'm really scaring myself with my appetite. Deb

Hey Deb...I was looking to you guys to help figure out the motivation for me!! Last Feb, when Joanne shared her protein plan with us she was so excited and dedicated that it rubbed off on me right through the computer!! I lost around 15 pounds then. After the third day the carb cravings were gone. I don't know the trick to stay away from those pesky carbs. If I get motivated you will be the first to know!! Paula

i'm here and still alive. im at goal now and have lost 181 lbs and keeping it off.. hope everyone is doing just as well.. Paula