I am just too excited for you!! Can't wait till I am down enough to be able to even think about a tummy tuck. Looking in the mirror today...I amy need a chin tuck first...it is starting to look a little funny, maybe not my chin but the skin that hangs down from it...ya know!! Jeannie

Hey sweetie!! I use fitday everday also, too make sure I am getting in all my protein, and low carb and fat content. I like to watch my calories too, dont want to over due it. I like posting it here too, that way I can see what others are eating and how they are doing. I get my important nutrient info from fitday, and I get the support and help I need from all you lovely sweethearts- Melissa 298/183/130

WAY TO GO MELISSA!!! I am proud of you. I have started listing everything on the www.fitday.com and boy, have I seen the light!! I think about everything I put into my mouth now. And, yes...I can eat a lot at one setting!! I do not like that feeling. I have to get it under control. I thought listing what we ate would work here...but, it does not. Yuk!! Anyways... B = 1 eggo waffle, coffee L = 4 chicken nuggets (mcdonald's) small fry. S = 1/2 turkey/bacon melt from Bob Evans, and 1 cup of potato soup...NO CRACKERS!!!!! Yeah!! Ice tea. Lots of water!! Snak = colby cheese chunks, 3 skinny bread sticks I did so much better today. Yeah, for all of you out there saying How did she eat so much...ain't nothing compared to what I have been. I was good for me today. I am doing better tomorrow!! Jeannie Happy Easter!! (this is the closest thing I could come to for Easter!! think of it as an angel!!)

OK Who is ready for a road trip ... ME ME .. I just seen this on the Main message board and wanted to see if there is anyone that would like to atttend . I have a feeling as a Support Group Team Leader I may need to go as one day is for training . I would love for a bunch of us to get up there and strut our stuff .. not only that but particapate in the activities . May is not far off and if we start now I am sure we can put this together . I think the bigger the group going the better the ticket rates are . Let me know your thoughts .. I would love to do this with you all ! Take care .. Huggles -- Natalie ObesityHelp East Coast National Convention Information: Date: May 20-22, 2005 Time: Friday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 7:00 - 11:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 7:00 - 11:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Area: Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Location: Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands 650 Terrace Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 1-201-288-6100 To register for this special event please visit http://www.obesityhelpevents.com/2005-newjersey.html. Do you think your surgeon would like to attend this event? Would your friends in your support group enjoy a fun-filled and educational weekend? Share the news that ObesityHelp is coming and invite them to join in the excitement!

Tracy first off congrats on your success!!! As for your question, it is just a number game to me. I know some people who are a size 6, but then weigh 180lbs. Then there are the ones you see where two people the same height, at the same weight of say oh 145lbs, one will be wearing a size 6 and the other wearing a size 10, go figure. I think the main thing is as long as you are at a healthy weight and not obese. If your bmi is in normal range that is what is best. So I wouldnt go too much by numbers on the scale or in clothes sizes. I know this is hard, and it is for me too, I started at 298 and I am now at 183 as of today, and have been stuck around 186 for over a month, I am wearing size 18 also which is still fat lady clothes too me and it is depressing. I do know that once I get down to a healthy weight I will be happy even if the scale is up, or the clothes size is up. Numbers vary so much even if the people are the same height and weight. Dont let the numbers get to you sweetie!! Keep up the good work you are doing terrific!!- Melissa