I got below 200. I now weigh 198!!!! I didn't think I would make it. Now my next goal is 180. I hope it dont take as long as this one. Hopefully I broke that awful plateau that seemed to have lasted for months. I dont think I was eating enough. Since Terri helped me I guess something kicked in because I lost 7 pds like overnight!! I didnt believe it so I had my nephew read the scale again this morning and three or four times last night. But it was still there this morning. So I figure I can officially say I am below 200. I havent been there since third or fouth grade!!!! I just cant stop crying and I know no one understands but you guys.

I know a lot of you voted in favor of doing April stats, but honestly I'm super busy this month and my mind is past it. I also have a fear that people will drop out because they think they are not doing well. I'd like to offer a month to re-group. Re-focus if you need to, get back to basics if you're astray, stay on the straight and narrow if you can! I will send a mass email reminding everyone to weigh in again on May 1st. The beginning of spring for us, which means summer looms in the distance ... I hope you understand. I love you guys, I just can't right now. Next month will be better [one can only hope;)] xosm

Stacee you look stunning. Congrats on the success! Elisa

Hey twin, thanks for the support...oh and the birthday wish post. Wow, I just admire you. Yes, I'd rather do portion control because exercise is for losers ( the good kind like us). I should exercise more...I'm trying. I have been keeping up with the lightweights...I think my arms look a little better and I have been getting out more...walking a little more than the previous day. Thanks a bunch for the advice. I'm going to keep them in mind when I go grocery shopping. Elisa

The 6 lbs is probably water weight. You'd have to eat 21,000 extra calories to gain 6 lbs of fat. I too find myself eating things I probably shouldn't. Here are two tips that have really helped me out. DON'T BUY THE JUNK! If it ain't in the house, you won't eat it. I know, easier said than done. Normal people eat like that. I want to be normal! With that in mind, here comes tip number 2. Make healthier choices of the bad stuff. Example, buy the 100 calorie packs of stuff. That enforces portion control. My downfall is ice cream. So, I buy the no sugar added stuff. When I want some, I get my bowl and kitchen scale. I measure out exactly one serving. A single serving of no sugar added ice cream is about 100 calories. I don't eat this stuff every day. I don't feel the need to. There's something about having it in the house and knowing that I can have it guilt free (as long as I stick to portion control) that makes me not want it as much. I believe our key to long term success with come from two things .... exercise and portion control. If you don't want to exercise, you will need to be more diligent with portion control. Personally, I'm an exercise fiend! I eat about 2400 calories a day to maintain.