Let's all do a Friday Check-in!

Hi everyone! I feel "lost" without Megan starting her fun threads! So I thought I'd post a Friday Check-in post. Let's all check in and tell how we're doing, what we're eating, etc. Hope everyone is doing great! Here's me.... Weight before surgery: 307.25 Current weight: 205.50 Total loss: 101.75 B: ate a protein bar S: 2 whole wheat crackers and 1 slice Kraft singles cheese L: I'm meeting a friend at Burger King so we can let our kids play on the equipment. Not sure yet what I'll eat! S: not sure yet D: making meatloaf and green beans After my first Spin class yesterday, I got REALLY dizzy. I ate lunch and thought that would help but it didn't. My first thought was that I dehydrated from sweating so much on that bike! But I drank extra water and made sure to keep drinking all day and I got in way more than the required 64 oz. I don't know if I ended up burning too many calories while cycling and it made my body freak out, or what?! I was confused! Anyway, I feel better today but my "seat" is sure sore from that bike! Ugh! Still freezing cold here too! Deanna

Hi! I'm here and it's cold in upstate (really mid-state) new york but i'm fine. The weight loss is starting to slow down in a big, ugly way but then again i need to get back to basics. I'm also starting to get hungry (might be mental) which is freaking me out. Be Well, enjoy your weekend, ANDI

No me too Andy, starting to feel hungry and weight loss slowing down and I dont think its mental!! ~~~~~~but like you said back to the basics!!

Hi Deanna, I too feel lost without Megan!!Apparently she needed a break, so we'll have to manage without her for a while. I understand cause sometimes I need that break too. Hoping she'll come back to us soon! Anyways I am so glad you posted this. Here's me... Weight before surgery 228 Weight day of surgery 218 Current Weight 159 Total loss 69 Pre-B Bluebunny carb freedom yogurt smoothie(blueberry) B-!/2 package of weight control oatmeal S-cheese stick L-chicken chili S-will be 2 whole wheat ritz crackers with peanutbutter D-ummm not sure I am back to having a really hard time getting in all the fluids!Just struggling with trying to get my protein from foods in(no shakes)& all the fluids. I went to curves today on my lunch & it was weigh & measure day so here goes... I started curves July 12 so these are from then; Total inches -24.50 Total pounds-32.00 Body fat lbs-24.73 Yeah me thats in 3 mths!!Woo Hoo!! If I said its cold here you guys would probably laugh!!!cause it was 39 this morning but warmed to 65. Still that is cold for us southerners!!(was northern born but southern raised -have been back to visit so yes I do truely know what cold is hehe.) ~Missy~

Happy Friday!!!! Here's my numbers... Surgery date: 5/8 Pre-surgery: 260 and size 24 Today: 206 and size 16! I know we shouldn't obsess about numbers but I so want to be outta the 200's. I know I will get there, but man it seems like such a SLOW process. I must tell you all that I FINALLY made it back to the gym this week and got there 3 TIMES!!!!!! I haven't eaten much today b/c I had a molar pulled so I am home today in la la land on pain killers Kristen

Hi, Y'all from Sunny & Beautiful weather here in Tampa Bay. Start of Journey 740lbs -10/02 Losing on Weigh****chers Upon seeing Surgeon - 600lbs. - at Christmas '05 Surgery Day - 560lbs. - 5/10/06 Today - 450lbs. - 5 months post-op I've done pretty good ,,,,,,,,,,, ok Great. Much is happening in my Life. B - 4 oz. - combined lean ground meats & cheese S - 10oz. - 30 gram German Chocolate Cake Protein Shake L - 4 oz. - more combined lean ground meats & cheese with some brocoli S - 10oz. - 30 gram Vanilla Toffee Protein Shake D - 7 - Blacken Grilled Shrimp & Honey Mustard sauce S - 10 oz - another protein shake Plus drinking plenty of Wal-Mart's zero calorie flavorings in water. Equaling 130 grams of Protein plus all of the extra Vitamins. So if you check out Spotlight on Success in the Oct./Niv. issue of OH you'll read my short story. Plus this week I've started the OH Leadership Program and I've narrowed it down to four Conference Hotels in Tampa Bay for next years 2007 Florida OH Conference & Dance. Monia Ganz made me the Conference Coordinator when I was the first to volunteer plus as a Pateint not a Medical Staff putting it together. It's going to be a step above our regular Conferences. Plus we may add on a Cruise out of the Port of Tampa the following week. Looking at August or September 2007. And a Friday night "Meet & Greet" to Busch Gardens.

Oh and exercising daily at the Clearwater YMCA mainly an hour of Water Aerobics followed by 40 minutes of Lap Swimming then 15 minutes of Hot Tub and walking later on for an hour. I'm feeling great getting compliments & inspiring others. So much unknown energies & self Confidence now. Not to speak of the Romantic Pleasuring of Lady Friends.

dude, you totally rock! I need the recipe for ht german chocolate cake protein shake! hehehe

Hey all I am down to 233 from 342. I discovered by delving into my doctor's records, that I have not been this weight since meeting my husband five years ago. That's unbelievable. Since I hit -100 pounds, the losses have slowed a bit, but that's ok. It's still moving in the right direction. I have been trying some new foods. I found mini pizzas by fresceta that are "ultra thin" crust. I got the cheese one. It is VERY filling, but has 19 grams of protein. (carbs are not important for my nutritionist so much) Makes me feel normal having a little pizza now and again. I have also been doing better on my water. Hope everyone else is doing well Rachael

Hi Everyone I agree it's not the same without Megan & Kat is not around as much either, being busy with work. Megan reminds me of Tigger (winnie the pooh character), full of energy and bouncing around. Hope she doesnt' have too long a break from us. Anyway, he's my stuff: start weight 266 yesterday (Friday) 215 no loss this week - aghhhhh, it's soooo frustrating, but I'll hang in there. Friday food: B - 1 egg 2 slices bacon L - 2 oz chicken D - 1oz chilli S - handful of peanuts Exercise - walking 1 mile rowing machine 5 minutes (all I can manage so far - started off only doing 2 mins!) 20 push ups