Hey I know what you are going through. I have reached my goal but......those darn carbs get me into trouble so often! I struggle with the same 4 pounds. Up four then down four. I seem to be eating larger portions and grazing more often. Each week I state that I am going to get back into the groove and end up cheating by lunch time. One saving grace that I still do very well with is my exercise. I am still walking vigorously 5-7 times a week for about 3 1/2 miles. Its a great start to my morning. The days I don't get out are lousy days that I am so tired. Well, I can't wait to hear how everyone else is doing. Hope everyone is still visiting this site. p.s. I finally got some pictures entered into my site! Diana

hey sunshine..man am I there.. I want to loose another 40 too... so that is it.. RE COMMITTED today is a new day.. and I am sayin NO to carbs.. arhhhh... Good luck to you.. and if you want an accoutnablilty partner.. lets do that for each other.. I wanna win.. this fight.. come on girl.. lets get movin.. Helen aka dodgergirl

Dana, Thank you my husband went for his 3 month check-up and he is doing so much better. He has lost 53 lbs. and has only 30 lbs to go. I am so proud of him and yes, he is still on insulin it is settling down now and we hope to get his off of it forever. I am getting ready for the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day..this is a 2 mile race, my sons run the race too. I always wanted to do this but was to heavy and out of breathe before to do that. Training is going very well, I am not loosing alot of weight but I'm happy at the weight I'm at, 125lbs. Miss Dana - you are looking Sexy! I'm sure your husband thinks so too! Take care and truly enjoy the Summer doing all the things you couldn't do before. Bless you for keeping this board going - even when you are so busy. deb k

Hi Aly, The best way to get a jump start is go back to what worked in the beginning. Remember Protien "FIRST" and plenty of "WATER" , this may mean get back on protien shakes and get the protien up to what your Dr. said to stay at. Get moving - even if it is just a walk, you have the tool forever it never goes away like the many diets we have been on. You can do this and the weight will come off, Good Luck and let us know how you are doing. By the way don't be too hard on yourself we have all strayed one time or another. You are very smart to ask for help before you gained weight or just gave up. Take care..deb k

hi aly: i wish i could help. since my foot has been in this cast i have not been able to exercise, nor weigh myself. i try to stick with oatmeal for breakfast, with nuts added. 3 oz meat and 2 oz cheese for lunch. and about 4 oz meat and a spoonful of veggies at supper. in between i might have a sf fudgsicle, soy nuts or mixed nuts, coffee or sf hot choc. but i'll know in a couple weeks how i'm doing. that's when the cast comes off and i can begin to move again. good luck with your fresh start, aly. dorthe