Oh, and what I've been doing: 1. getting exercise as I am physically able to, as often as I am able to. 2. hydration every day 3. eating protein forward every meal, every time. 4. no more carb insanity - all graze foods are uninvited from my home. 5. dropping by support group more often, and checking in with my oh buddies more often. Love, ~Lara

Hi everyone. I'm up about 15 pounds from my lowest of 125, now I hover between 138 and 140. I actually have had numerous people tell me I look better and I honetly do look better because I don't have a much hanging skin. I never had any plastic surgery so the extra weight fills things out. At 125 I was to skinny. Dianne

Hi Lara ~~ it's so good to see a familiar face again. I also lurk and seldom post on any of the boards. Personally I think it's good that you can feel comfortable in your own skin -- at whatever the scale says. I keep telling myself they are only numbers... You know how you feel and you're also aware that you don't want to go up any further and you know what you need to do in order to accomplish that... Boy that was a mouthful. I'm in a similar situation I'm up about 30-35 lbs from my lowest weight. Have I panicked -- nope. But I also know I don't want to gain anymore. At my lowest all of my "girly" curves were missing and people were telling me I was "too" thin. (I'm still not totally convinced it's possible he he). I'm 5'5" and between 165 and 170 now (size 12 jeans) and I really feel like I'm where I belong. My goal would be into some 10's too and I still work out every day soooooooo we'll see. I feel curvy again and I'm pretty fit so I try not to stress too much about the numbers. We've all come so far in our processes and we need to remember that. There's no such thing as perfect..... and when you're 47 years old like I am I can be pretty happy right where I am. My fiance keeps telling me what a nice butt I have in my jeans.... he must be blind..,.. but I love it. Glad to see you back on the board. Keep us posted on how you're doing.... I always loved reading your posts.... and keep smiling. Janie

Hi all: I have the same problem and I notice from all the posts we all had our surgeries in 2004. Anyone else catch this? I am trying to get my mind set again. I'm up 8 lbs from my lowest. The thought of protein drinks do nothing for me but the urge to throw up. The problem is I stay full with them. I can't find a protein that I can tolerate. The after tastes are awful. Since I stopped with them I have gained. Any suggestions on a protein powder that doesnt taste awful. Thanks.... Cathy 245/150/158

Hello, I haven't been good about checking the board lately. I to have gained weight this year. I had my surgery in 4/2004 and have gained back about 15 pounds Dianne 342/140