Yea....Mary!!! All the extra work and exercising is paying off. I would be just tickled pink if I got on the scale and it was two pounds lighter! This past weekend, I started running in the pool. Our shallow end is fairly big and I just ran around that end for about 10 minutes. I could really feel it in my legs. I plan on doing that at least 4 to 5 times each week and maybe add more time as I go along. Its great exercise for my Lily (my pooch) because she loves to get in and swim along beside me while I run. She's my walking buddy also. She's the perfect exercise companion...always wants to go along and never complains! Take care....Wanda

Alicia, I don't really have any better advice for you, but I've been at the same weight since 10 months out and the same size for the past 5. All I can say is that I adjust the amounts I eat a day according to my activity. The days I run I tend to eat about 5 meals. The days I don't, I generally only eat 2-3 times. If I'm doing harder work, I do eat more than if I'm vegging at home. Some of this is planned, and some I just either know I need to eat or that I'm not hungry because I haven't used up much energy that day. I thought I'd go a little lower in my weight (I'm consistently right around 150), but even with all the running I do, I haven't. That tells me I'm probably where I'm intended to be. In your case, your body might not be at what it considers ideal yet. I really do have a large frame, and this weight fits me well. I think you look absolutely beautiful right where you are, but I don't live in your body. Think long and hard about where you are now and where you want to be and what is healthy for you. Then maybe consult a dietician or nutritionist and see what sorts of foods you should add to keep from losing more weight. My first suggestion would be to add in some extra nuts and fruits. Linn

Congratulations! How exciting. It's nice to know that after all this time, it's still working. I'm sure the packing, working around the house has helped to push your metabolism and the pool will probably be wonderful for you. I'm so jealous (of the pool)! We used to have one at a previous home and I just loved it. I miss it a great deal.

Here's an example of my day: Breakfast: 1/2 protein bar (UTurn) small banana or some type of fruit Lunch: protein (2 or 3 oz I think) Dinner: protein (2 or 3 oz I think) few bites of salad or veggies Snacks: nuts (almonds or cashews) cheese (1 oz serving) Healthy Choice Ice Cream bar (don't eat these all in one day, just giving examples) If I order a 6 inch Subway turkey sandwich, I can only eat 1/2 of it. If I order a boca burger (veggie burger) I can barely eat half. A cooked breakfast might be an egg with a little cheese and 1/2 an English muffin. Some days I can eat more than others. I think the density of the food makes a huge difference. For example a Boca Burger sandwich is much more filling than a cheese sandwich. Mary

I can eat a lot more than I thought I would be able to. I ate all the meat and almost all of the bottom bun on an Arby's beef and cheddar. 4 months ago. I could only eat most of the meat and then was hurting. I can eat 2 kyrstals, bun and all. I am maintaining my weight. I go up 3lbs in a given 2 to 3 wks, and then back down 5lbs. I suspect I'm here at this weight until I have my surgery and get into a good exercise routine. I know I'll get these last few lbs. I'll just have to do it the old fashion way. Move more and eat less or more wisely. Deb