Dear Beth, I can relate. It seems like I lose nothing for almost a month and then suddenly in one week I'll lose 2-3 pounds. It is really slow now, but I think we just got spoiled with all the fast losing at first. I see on the picture page that it took most people 18 months or so to reach their goal weight. Just be patient...it will happen in its own time. Connie

Congrats Angie! You have done wonderful! Melissa @ 5'10" Lap Rny 6-22-04 300/163/165?

For the first time in my life since 1973, my weight has a one for the first number. WhooooHooooo. At the end of May I weighed in at 199 for the next 3 weeks I fluctuated betwee*****nd 202 so I decided I would wait until I had 3 weigh-in's in a row under 200 to make this post. As of Monday, I had my 4th weigh-in under 200. It's going much slower now but as long as I can see some progress, I am happy. I know I am gaining muscle and firming and toning mainly as a result of the physical labor required on my second job of stocking grocery shelves. Light lifting, bending, climbing, etc. A real good workout. I thougt my medical doctor would have a fit about me working a second job because before she didn't like me working a 12-hour shift at my first job. Since it is a job that requires physical activity she was pleased that I found a job where I could work out and get paid for it. Nancy 310/198/122

Hey all! Today is my one year anniversary! I have lost 110 pounds and couldn't be happier! I was sorta kinda a bad girl for a little while there... had I been good all along I would be at goal now, but! It's all good I'm really pleased with the results. I've refocused and kicked those plateaus' butts to the curb I've also finally started exercising on a regular basis, which is quite an accomplishment for me! I am two pounds away from being overweight. Wow! To no longer be obese will be just awesome! I'm wearing size 12 pants and size medium tops mostly This, I find amazing because I can't remember the last time I was this size. Maybe about 25 years ago when I was a pre-teen! Ack! My ultimate goal is 135 pounds so I can have 5 pounds to play with and still remain at normal BMI. But I do want to look and feel good, so my final weight may be higher than that. And that will be just fine I want to be healthy (and look it!), and IMHO, being underweight is no better than being obese. So we shall see! Angie 280/170/135 http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie

Kelly...Kelly...Kelly..... Do NOT be depressed!! You have done just awesome!!!!!!!! I started out at 245, just like you and I've only lost 85, and I feel like I am a complete success!! We have done awesome!! To loose 85 to 90% of your excess weight in one year, is outstanding!!! My doctor says I'm a complete success also and that I am not done losing yet. He feels that I will make it to goal in about 18 months. You probably will too. Just keep on, keeping on and we will do it!!!! I am at 160 and have been there for a couple of months. I'm only losing 2-3 lbs a month now, but it is still slowly coming off. It will for you too! Keep your chin up! Lyn 245/160/145