3-year anniversaries coming up!!!

Well I finally have a "face" here at OH . . . so I wanted to pop in on the Junebugz board and say hello to everybody. I realized this morning that there are only 3 months left until our 3-year surgery anniversaries. How about a check-in from everyone? -BJ

Hi Barbara! I've been thinking the same thing! It is always fun and inspiring to read about other people's successes and challenges. I am still in the 160's. I go up and down like everyone else, but mainly I range from 165 to 168. Yes, I would love to see 10 to 15 lbs gone, and I'm working on it! I still go to the gym 3 to 4 days a week and I really enjoy it. I recently got a part time job (which I love!) so working out 6-7 days a week, isn't happening, but 3 or 4 days a week seems to be enough for now. I do the best I can! I am still wearing a size 10 (or a 11 or a 13 in juniors). I just got out all of my summer clothes(from last year) and everything still fit perfectly! That still trips me out a little....never in my whole life, have I ever worn clothes that still fit from the previous summer(or winter...). Ahhh, the wow moments still happen! Maybe that 10 lbs is muscle? I can't figure it out! So all in all, life is good! Very good! I've had some major changes lately, breaking up with long term boyfriend, etc. But so far, it hasn't shown in the scale! I hope things are well with you also! Lyn 245/165/155?

I haven't been on OH for a long time now. Too busy living life. But bored in work today since I'm alone in the office. I work for a doctor and he's out the rest of the week, so is the other women I work with. I originally lost 150 pounds, went down from 276 to 125. Stayed that way for a year or so, then went to 130. Now I seem to be staying between 130-135. My size 3 an 4 pants still fit, so not sure if it's muscle weight or what? When I see my wls in June and he calculates my body fat I'll know for sure. I still love the way I look! I still work out 5-6 days a week and have gotten into trying classes at the gym. For the longest time I would just work out on my own afraid to try any classes. Back in August I started spinning and love it now. And tried another one recently that was tough but I got through it. I have to convince myself that I'm thin now and as fit as anyone else in the class and tell myself that I CAN DO IT. And I'm amazed that I CAN indeed keep up with others in these classes. Life is GOOD!!!! Take Care, Terry Coles

Well its hard to believe we are on the 3 year mark...or least real close to it. I too have been playing around with the 10 lb spread. I got down to 151 and now I fluctuate between 161 and 165. I hate it but then I look back at when I was 287, I thank the good Lord above that I am still at this weight. I know that I need to get back to exercising and remembering the rules of the pouch. My son has had some health issues (3 brain tumor surgeries ) and so I have all but quit that...and focused totally on his health. Kind of stupid when you think about it. But it will get better. I am living for warmer weather and better times. COngrats to everyone out there that has maintained this weight at long as we have. We have conquered this thing...we just need to keep it at bay.(the weight monster) that is. Best of luck over the next year. Cindy in Sarahsville! 287/165/ my ultimate goal 145 june 18, 2004

Well its nice to see your face! You look wonderful! I can't believe it will be 3 months until 3 years....Its been amazing. I am on the gain side too but you know its not that bad. I see 10 lbs is going around. I have been busy with life, school, new job....its been wonderful but stressful. I am sure that is where the pounds are coming in at....also not much gym time. We are changing that this week. I do plan on changing eating stuff this week too! Its time for me to be in control instead of letting other things control me. That is what got me to 425 lbs. and you know I don't want to go there again. My 16's are tight but still go on. Now lets get these 10 lbs plus more off. I can do it right? Debbie

I am so frustrated. I am dealing with the same 10 pounds over and over and over again. My body just WANTS to be in the 160's. And darn it I want to be in the 150's hahaha. After my tummy tuck in November 05 I dropped to 148 . . . but slowly have crept back up and usually stay between 160-165. But I have to be SO careful. One bite of carbs causes me to gain a clothes size. (OK I'm exaggerating here but that's the way it feels.) I am a stress eater, and have been going through a lot of changes lately. My partner of 10 years and I have split, I have moved to a new state (DE) and now am having trouble finding work in my field. My kids and I are staying with my mother until I find work (not FUN moving back in with your mother at 45 years of age with two young kids in tow, trust me on THIS). I have too much free time on my hands, and keep finding myself with my head stuck in the fridge. Today was the day of reckoning -- it's finally getting warm here so I pulled the summer clothes out of storage. Let's just say if I don't lose ten pounds, I am going to have to go clothes shopping for a size bigger -- or go naked LOL. -BJ 300/150/168.4 today grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr