I'm Elated...!!! ( I think.) "Not sure if I've ever used that word before in Bedrock." Pretty sure it means "Very Happy"

I've never gained a lb since my surgery. I've only stayed the same weight a few times on my weekly weigh-ins but always lost the following week.

Change your lifestyle with tennis, horseback riding, skiing, ...etc It makes burning calories fun.

Keep up the good work & congratulations to all on the journey to HEALTH...

My range is 1150 to 1500 calories with an average of 1260.  I cycle calories and carbs.  I do not want to keep calories so low that I will gain weight later when eating the normal calories for my goal weight. 

As I near my goal weight, I hold my calorie max to the sedentary caloric needs of someone 10 lbs to 15 lbs lighter.  I never go over my goal maintenance calories for a sedentary lifestyle. 

My carbs average 25g but range as high as 100g+ with cycling.  I focus mostly on protein which I've raised to 150g in hopes of breaking my current stall.  

Each week I have a higher cal day and about twice a month a much higher carb day.   I do not want to stagnate at one nutritional level. 

Hi Michelle... Wow.. congrats to you.  That is awesome.  I am doing really good, but not that close to goal yet.  So glad that you posted.  It is so easy to get comfortable where you are.  I am thrilled with my results so far.  However.... need to focus on the goal.  My 11 months was yesterday.  Like you hope all the Feb Peeps are doing well.  I am weighing in at 178 and I work out a lot.  I am just so top heavy.  On the bottom, I am wearing size 6 and on top a Large or a Medium.   Definitely know now about the jealous friend stuff.  Did you ever think that would happen to you.  It is so strange.  You know the comments.  You don't need to lose ANY more.  Also, I ran into a neighbor that didn't even speak to me.  It is so strange.  I am amazed still by what people say.  Most are so ultra supportive, but there are those that do still hurt my feelings. 

Just hope we all have a good month 11. 

I can't share this with many people.... I have jealous friend syndrome at work if you know what I mean... but OMG I hit 149lbs on the bathroom scale.

I am close to 11 months post op and I am 4 pounds from Dr. S's goal and 14lbs from my goal.

I never thought I would get to this point but I am so excited I did.

Hope all you Feb 09'ers are having equal success!

~ Michelle

Okay, I gotta get a bikini. I took bra and panty shots night before surgery, and none since then. I have my one piece that I wear matching short over in public...spare them from my thighs!

You look absolutely beautiful, and are an inspiration!

Hugs!!!!!
Kathy