So what is everyone up to

Ok, board has been a little quiet.... what is new with everyone? I know for me I have so much energy (now that I have goten over my kidney stones etc) that I am not able to sit still at the computer much LOL. Had a little wow moment.....someone gave me some scrubs that I coudl nto get up past me thighs as they were a plain xl. So I tried them on jsut to see as the 2x's i was wearing seemed baggy.....and they fit! Gone from a 4x to just plain old XL in 3 1/2 months. so share...what is your latest wow moment!!!!!! Donna

I don't know that I have had a wow momnet lately. I am down in the dumps....had a pretty disappointing follow-up with my doc.....upped my exercise routine and now I have gained 2 pounds. Darn muscle. Congrats to you and your WOW moment!! That is truly AWESOME!!

So sorry you are so down! But hey I coudl use some of the heavier muscle....and muscle burns more!!!!!! I so need to get better at excercise time!!!! Donna

Not a lot of WOW moments for me lately either! GRrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!! This is the 2nd stall I've had since surgery...but it seems my stalls last FOREVER. I know I can't lose too rapidly forever---but dang! I think I've only lost like 8 lbs in the last 3 1/2 WEEKS. OMG. I was losing like 5 lbs a week. I've been exercising and everything. Maybe need to up the protein and water.......I don't know. I can't take it anymore!!! I want to get to my personal first big goal of 100 lbs down by October 24th--but at this rate, I'm getting very discouraged =*(

I hate to be another party pooper but I've been crappy lately too! I've reached Onderland and it made me so happy, and now that I'm so close to my personal goal, I'm finding myself reverting back to some old habits. My apetite has returned big time and I feel hungry within 1-2hrs of eating. And I'm not making the best of choices either. I've been pushing my boundaries lately and I find I can tolerate things now which I couldn't a month or 2 ago (ex. bread, certain quantities of sugar). I guess I'm just uninspired and I can't find new foods to keep me motivated. Another big issue is exercise, I just haven't found the right gym yet and the treadmill in the basement is gathering dust. Argh. My losses have also slowed down and I expected that to happen eventually, but I'm just afraid that my body is done losing weight and this is the lowest I'll ever be. Those are my issues for the time being, along with the everyday stuff. I've spoken to my doctor about this and she gave me the name of a psychiatrist who deals with eating disorders, which I think would help a lot with the problems I'm having. If I can get the food problems out of the way, I think the guilt I've been feeling will fall away too.

I went through some depression but after my doctor's visit and hearing how proud he was of my progress, I am feeling pretty good now. I have lost a total of 72 pounds and only a few pounds away from Onederland. I can't wait for that moment. Hugs, Esther

Not what I am "up" to, but what I am down to...LOL Down 55 lbs and sooo close to one-derland that I can taste it...only 5 more pounds!! I have to hit the thrift stores this wknd and look for some smaller sized clothes. My underwears are saggy & my outerwears are baggy!! Hope everyone else is doing good! Go Team!!

Hi May groupies, Sorry for what you are about to read...but I'm just a bit too proud for my own good. I have two sons, one in 9th grade and one in 8th grade. After having an "okay" year last year, they both decided to try out for quarterback (maybe a bit more confidenence across the board in our family???) and both ended up with the position. The high schooler is only a freshman and is 3rd string quarterback. He actually got in to play the very first opening game. This is very uncommon at our school where we have taken the Kansas state championships (just in our little private school league) for the past 4 years. Then in the second game, he actually was the quarterback (and did very well) for about one quarter of the game due to the lead that the starters had secured. On Monday he will be the starting quarterback for the Junior Varsity team. The 8th grader is the starting quarterback for the Junior High team and he had a fabulous night last night with his debute in his new position. They almost pulled out a win in the last play after attacking a 14 point deficit. That last play is on tape showing our team getting in the endzone...I guess the plan is to appeal. Anyway, last year he played on the line and was rather average. Both of my sons seem like they have changed as a result of my surgery. Their goals seem strengthened and they also seem like they are also going after more in life too. As for me, I am so content with my weight losses that I am living like I am at goal (only I eat like I'm in weight loss mode....still faithfully at 800-1000 cals a day). Don't be discouraged folks...we will ALL get there if we ALL continue to do what is necessary to get there. It is not going to all of a sudden stop unless we decide not to stay focused. I went through what a couple of you are talking about...where I started thinking that I could get away with a bit more and then I hit a huge stall. Once I got back to basics, the weight started peeling off again...the beauty of the WLS process. So everybody have fun.....IT IS FOOTBALL SEASON....are you ready for some football??? John

John, I'm one of the few women I know who can't WAIT for football season! My Cowboys are 2-0 and I'm hoping the Eagles lose tonight. LOL I'm a lifelong Cowboys fan and the husband is a lifelong Redskins fan. How we're still married after almost 12 years is beyond me. I'm trying to get back to basics. I figured with all this hair falling out that the scale would move a little better. I'm faithfully drinking 4 protein shakes a day. I'm not sure about the food so I better get the fitday program you were talking about. My daughter has been making FABULOUS food choices this school year. I'm so proud of her! What she doesn't like is that mommy is eyeing her clothing. LOL I'm very comfortable in my post-op routine which, for better or worse, has gotten my family quite comfortable. They tend to "forget" that mom MUST do certain things throughout the day. So, I've changed my daily routine and, though I get in my home office a little later, I'm still getting in 3-4 mile walks every weekday morning. Yeah me! I'm disgusted with the slow weight loss but, being 193.2 is MUCH better than being 265!!! I do see the inches coming off so hopefully the numbers will soon too. I'm cheering for you all here in South Jersey!!!!! * Cyndi *