Where is everyone up too?

Okay so the board is stopping. I think this is normal for a slow board and ours has been a slow board. So let me know who is still out there and what you been up too. Me, I havent been doing much. I am still trying to lose, but it is so slow. But I havent gained yet so that is good. I am down to 192 lbs. I dont think I lost any this month. But it aint over yet. I am trying to up my exercise I have been walking more, my husband got his viens fixed so he is walking with me. And I am still trying to ride twice a day. We have painted the house this yr. still working on the foundation, put a new vinyl floor in the dinner room. And am putting a new pourch on the front of the house. Having that hired done. I am going to sign up for classes this fall. only two I think. A good start. I have to go talk to my couselor and see what she thinks. I need something that will move me toward a job of some kind. I have a science and arts degree. But it is a just about useless in the job market here.... Any suggestions are welcome. Well come in and tell us how life is treating you..... hugs to everyone marie

Hi there, It seems like ages since I've been on this board. I worked 2 jobs for awhile and had very little free time...but I had the stamina to work those jobs and felt good. I have lost a total of 194 pounds now and am in awe....I still have about fifty more to go...but in the scheme of things? I am so happy...and healthy. I saw my primary doc yesterday and he asked me if I was still happy that I had this surgery and I said without a doubt the best thing I have ever done for myself. Then he took six tubes of blood and made me pee in a cup......so much for compassion huh? That's ok I want to make sure I stay healthy. Has anyone else experienced closet overload? I cannot ever remember having so many clothes. It's wonderful. I've given a lot away and have received a lot more back..some I'm not quite in but I keep cycling them out to my friends at the support group once they become too baggy for me. It's a problem I'm not complaining too much about.....I'm rather enjoying it actually. Well must go and sleep a bit more before I go hit my exercise class....just thought I would stop by and see what's happening.

Yep I have closet overload. I cant figure out what I like in clothes. I used to match all my outfits together and that was the way I wore them. Now I got two closet and two dressers. full of clothes. And I have clothes strung out everywhere. a pile on the dryer and in the chair in our room and some on the top of my dresser. I try clothes on and the dont look good and then change into this and that and then the next week it dont look right so I start over. I find clothes that are a hair too small and pile them in my closet in a box and once a month pull things out and throw out what is too big and hang up what I have lost into... Oh and I got rid of a lot of clothes that later I regretted as I am so cold natured that I need them as jackets but oh well to late so I have been trying to find some more jacket type clothes that match. I bought five dollars worth at a garage sale today... They where only like a quarter a piece and good clothes....

Sounds like you are having the same problem I am with the clothes...they're everywhere which is so cool.... Now to match them up...I just have no more room ...you make me smile...I do the same thing....get rid of some but wish that I hadn't...you know the ones...the comfy t shirts....that now seem like a long dress...yard sales are fun to hit and who can resist those quarter bargains!

Congratulations on doing so well. I am glad this surgery has been so good to you.....

well thanks, congrats to you too! We've all done so amazing...my reg doc asked me if I was still happy with my decision. I said without a doubt the best thing I have ever done.

I'm always around checking in. I'll be doing the August STAT chart, so don't (let me)forget! I have not lost this month, maintaining just a few pounds below my initial goal, size 6-8, without exercise and with pretty much eating whatever I want. I would still like to try and lose another 10-20 pounds, but right now I'm just not ready to put the effort in. I don't know why I can't bring myself to exercise, I want to, and I know I would look so much better toned, but I just don't do it. Meh, that's what therapy is for, I guess. I started back to work a couple of weeks ago and have already been promoted [ha ha, glorified cashier, not a big leap;)]. I am in a different store than I was in the winter and I like the people here so much better. I'm still madly in love with my husband and little family. I'm having tons of fun with my four year old, going to the beach, the zoo, Cyclone's baseball, concerts in the park, all that cool {hot hot hot} summer stuff. I feel lucky that I can enjoy all these things at a level I couldn't before. Now, if I can just get caught up on bills my life would be perfect, but who cares about money when you have love, right?

Hi there! Thanks for getting us motivated to post. I, too, am guilty of just lurking but not posting. Things have been extremely busy for me with work and school plus kids and husband. I am down to 171 lbs. and keeping steady around there. I would like to lose about 10-15 more but at this point, it is very hard for me to find the energy to exercise. I am beginning to look at PS and probably would lose about 10-15 lbs if I got rid of this extra skin. Maybe early next year. Who knows? Well, I'm glad ya'll are doing well. Loretta

I rarely posted but I always lurked. I am down to 130 and wearing size 4-6. I am loving my self for the first time in years. I had TT on May 30th and I've been spending my summer healing. I've really enjoyed being off work and spending time with my daughter. I am now back to work and trying to get back into the groove of things. I am so very proud of everyone. We have all worked so hard to get to where we are now and now that our honeymoon phase is over we will have to work even harder to just maintain. I've been slacking in the exercise department. I know I need to tone but I too have no motivation. Congrats to everyone! Lara

Hello to all, Nice to hear from people. I haven't been posting as much. Some things in life have got me down that have nothing to do with weight loss, so I've been kinda blah. Oh well. In time change will come and things will be better. Anyone know where i can exchange my job for the winning lotto numbers & my husband for a lawnmower? Gosh :D