Hi everyone, I went for my checkup and I'm doing good he says.I still have to go for my labs,I really hate needles and have to go someplace where they don't know me.We got new insurance and they only pay for labs in one place. Well anyway I have lost a total of 171lbs,my BMI went from 66 to 35. I also went from a size 36 to a size16/14...of course some things I can do 12 and others are 18 depends on the company.You wouldn't think sizes fluctuate so much. I just can't wait to get down into those single digits. Never been there well maybe in 2nd grade.....wow when you think about it in that way What a miracle. I should be the happiest person alive, but I'm not. I am still not at goal and even tho I am thankfull and Blessed to have lost this much I just thought I would be at my goal.....I sometimes feel I will never get there. I have upped my protein to 100-120 upped my fluids and am excercising which I still don't like.I even stopped eating the sugar free cookies and ice cream.My doc had a fit about that one.He asked me if I would give a near beer to an alcholic,I said no....so why would I let someone addicted to sweets have something like that.So I stopped, it still is going so slow. I just keep getting so bummed out I still have 54lbs to go and at this rate I feel like I'll never get there. I'm so sorry I am just feeling out of sorts today...and I shouldn't be by any means.What the heck is wrong with me?????? My hubby wants to take me to a movie and dinner and I just want to be alone.....I have never felt like this till recently. I just feel like my emotions are all over the board.One minute I'm laughing the next I'm crying for no reason. Again I'm sorry I don't really have anyone to share my feelings with here so I'm afraid you wonderful folks get the bad feelings. Please don't get me wrong I'm not sorry I did this it's the best thing I ever did for myself and my family....and I am very Blessed . I think my hormones are just messed up. Thank you for listening to me vent ....I will be better tomorrow. Thanks,Angi 360/189/135

For some reason, spaghetti is the only food that never makes me feel queezy after I eat it. Other foods sometimes do and then another time dont, but spaghetti never fails to keep me from feeling that way after I eat. Same thing with diet dr pepper, I have done so good at not having sodas after surgery, and before surgery I was a big diet coke fien. Well now I have to have the taste of the dr pepper for some reason. I let it sit for half an hour, then pour it over ice, and even pour water in it to dilute it more. MMMMMMM cant get enough of it. I have been drinking so much water I feel bloated all the time, like I could just float away- Melissa

I'm right there with all of you guys. I was just truckin along and then January came along and it has been a snail's pace ever since. I am down to 155 from 276, so I am not complaining by any means, but I still have at least 15 pounds more I wanna lose. I am so proud of all of us for having the courage to take charge of our weight issues and making this bold move. We are all huge successes in that respect. Love and encouragement to my May sisters, Stacey 276/155/140

Hey little mama. I starting writing you a long email then my computer shut down on me. Made me so mad. I will write it again after I fix bug a snack or something. Don't beat me to much. LOL I am not doing so hot. What is it with you and spaghetti???? Bug wants to know. She said that we should take you to the spaghetti factory in Louisville when you come up because you like it so well and eat it all the time. LOL They have awesome spaghetti there. I think one meal would feed all four of us. LOL Ok, here is the damage. B skipped. Didn't get up in time. L 3 1\2 ounces of baked chicken. Left from last night din din. D 3 ounces of cubed steak (they like gravy around their cube steaks but I am not sure I will go that far tonight.), 1\4 cup (which will turn into a few bites) green beans, and two bites of mash taters( if I have room.) I am drinking tons of tea. I make two gallons at a time and they last only two days with the three of us. Of course, I am drinking the most of it. I know 1\2 gallon a day just by myself if not more. Enjoy that pool!!! The next two days, sunny and high 85. Both days!!!! AWESOME!!!! Talk to you later. Toni

B - Protein Drink and Coffee S - String Cheese L - Protein Crunch Bar D - Small portion of cheeseburger pie