Hi All! I haven't posted in ages and ages, and I hardly ever read the board anymore either. Is anyone else out there stuck? I have lost 140 pounds and I feel and look great, but I am just stuck! I'm not gaining, so I'm not worried about that, but I'm not losing either. I can wear stuff from size 18 on down to a 14, depending on how they're made. I'm not UNhappy where I'm at, but I'm not real happy either. I'm watching what I'm eating, trying to keep the snacks and junk out or at least substitute healthy alternatives. I drink lots of water and beverages, NO pop! I don't always get all my protein in and I know that is a big factor. And exercise-that dreaded, nasty word. I just can't seem to make myself exercise, no matter how hard I try! Does anyone have some good advice for me to get me motivated? I need to get a new picture too, this one is so out of date. Please be firm with me, but don't yell!! Thanks!!

Good to see you back sweetie, I am so sorry for all you were going through. I hope things are getting better. As for jump starting you back, I am not sure what really works. I would try maybe doing a few days of liquid or mushy foods, just like post op. Lots of water and lots of protein, and walk as much as you can. That is what I would try. Alot of us May babies have not posted alot lately, so dont be too surprised if you dont see alot of familiar faces very often. I have been bad at not posting myself. I am just so tired all the time, and it takes everything I have just to keep up with the house and family. I have gained 11 lbs so far, and a little depressed over that, but know it was needed for the baby. I hope you can find your way back on the road to losing. Take care sweetie- Melissa

Hey Nat, Congrats on all your success. That's a great question too. I too enjoy my low rise pants. But, I would have to say my favorite things are wearing heels all day and not having any pain in my feet. I also enjoy wearing halters. I know folks think I was addicted to bikinis over the summer, but I lived at the pool everyday so that's what I was wearing for pics. I have new pics up as well. I'm still waiting for plastics. I'm hoping to get my boobs and legs done. Christie

Allright well long story but I am back I had arm surgery for the zillionth time in Oct. and 7 months later after the Lortab, Tylox and Oxycontin from the dr. I found myself in a 28 day rehab....so here I am back and better than ever.....What a mess I believe alot had to do with well one the ongoing arm pain but the substitution of food was no longer a comfort and the Lortab was...so I am working on my personal life, my marriage and my career...all the while so stuck I haven't lost wgt. in awhile started smoking again after 4 years and am almost quit with that...so I need to get back in gear I am in a 14 or 16 at about 195 feel good but really want to get at least 25 more off and need my ladies to help me with that. I am very sorry for not coming back sooner or filling you in but I have been trying to get things together so I could handle it all..thanks for listening and I so missed each and every one of you...how is everyone doing please fill me in and any suggestions on the kick start of the wgt. loss would be great right now i do a shake in the moring a bar for snack soup and apple at lunch and then protein etc at dinner i think my big problem is lack of consistent excersize and snacking..or the ice cream in the evening although sugar free i think i really need to kick start things again..oh how i missed you guys....

Hi Pam, THANK YOU SO MUCH for responding... I did call Kaiser yesterday... they are having me go in to see one of the PA's today at 1:00... they think it may be a kink in the intestines... and will be doing a CT scan and whatever else they feel like doing, I guess... I SO HATE going to the Dr.'s.... especially since I'm a big ole scaredy cat... and I'm just really not looking forward to it... I haven't had any pain today...just some discomfort that almost just feels like I have to have a bowel movement... and I haven't eaten anything today either... so I think maybe that is helping... I'll post later, when I get back from the Dr.'s... THANKS for your compliment... and for calling my butt "little"... gotta love ya for that!! LOL Thanks again... and you keep up your great work too!! YOU LOOK MAH-VE-LOUS!! Aloha, Loree