So it's been 3 years!

I don't really know where to start, so I'll start by saying thank you to my two Angels for being there for me all the way. Thank you to all of youfor being there also. I've had a some rough patches financially, but my tool still works really well. Okay, I've touted all along that I don't weigh myself except at the doctor's office and that still applies to me. I would go INSANE if I had a scale at home. This has kept me from seeing minor increases in my weight and has always led to a smile on my face when I do go to the doctor, because I've never seen a gain EVER! Until this past Wednesday 3-28-07. I stepped on the scale and I've gained 15 pounds since October and I'm pissed!!! I'm so angry with myself, I got way too comfortable when I saw that 197 in October that I thought I could do whatever I wanted and I would be fine, well this week has been a wake up call for me. Yesterday I started my protein drinks and protein bars and although it's only been a little more than 24 hours, I'm already feeling better. Breakfast protein shake, Lunch protein shake, afternoon snack protein bar, Light dinner and no eatting anything after 8:30pm. I've started back to drinking crystal light and water, I was drinking soda again, but not anymore!!! I was only 17 pounds from my goal of 180 in October and now I'm 32 pounds away from it and I'm more determined than ever to see that 180 on the doctor's scale. I plan on going back to the gym starting on Monday 4-2-07. My 10 year wedding anniversary is on 4-26-07 and I'd really like to be at least back to the 197 by then and I know I can do it. Thank you to everyone here and at home for all your encouragement thoughout the last 3 years you all mean the world to me. Love ya'll Lori

Holy Cow, Lori, it's so good to hear from you! Where have you been??? Listen, you sound upbeat and determined and that, my friend, is half the battle won, the rest is downhill (meaning easier). Stay in touch, okay? I really want to hear how you're doing. My 20th wedding anniversary is next Wednesday, April 4 - I'm still wondering at times if we're gonna make it! Ups and downs, ups and downs, That's Life! So, so good to hear from you. Maureen

Lori, I'm right there with you with the 'extra' poundage. My consolation (and believe me it's little consolation) is that even though I am up 12 pounds my body fat percentage is down. I am still having difficulties fitting into my clothes, and I am scared that I am going to see a '2' in my weight that will be UGLY!!! I'm going to try with you to do the protein shakes and get back to basics again too. Hugs, Mo

Hi Lori, I hear you on gaining the weight. I don't gain gain... I usually gain 5 loose it gain 5 loose it... could be water weight could be other. Not real sure but Now that I'm pregnant I'm gaining. Its all baby weight but just seeing the scale climb and climb freaks me out. Reminds me which direction I DONT want to go in. Even before the baby I still had a long ways to go. Need to get off like 60 pounds still. Before surgery I was 338... Before this baby about 7 months ago I was about 209 well bounced around from 209 to 212 im only 5'4 so for my height 60 pounds would be ideal. Then plastics. One day I hope to make it. Way to go with going back to the basics. It always seems to work best, and yeah I noticed I feel better as well. The crystal light the protein shakes and bars... it makes such a difference in the way you feel. Gives you that extra incentive to get back on track. Hang in there you'll make it to the weight you want Nice seeing your post! You will make it to 197 for your anniversary! You CAN do it ! Elizabeth M