145 pounds loss for me

I want to lose 33 more and am not even losing--I'm gaining. It has just come on suddenly, so now I've figured out if I stay below 1,500 calories, I can lose. I'm counting calories. Even though, according to the charts, I need 2,025 calories to maintain my weight, if I get over 1,600 calories, I gain weight. I haven't been able to exercise in 2 months because of a problem with my left hip and thigh (related to my back). I've started again, despite of the problem though; so hopefully that will kick it back in gear!! Becky lap rny/6-22-05

Hey, You look awesome....I wish I was where you were!!! You will do fine with your plastics. Where are you at now? You profile has the 11 month weight. I agree with you about going under the knife and getting it done to. Good luck and just try thats all you can do! Stacey

Good Morning all, I'm updating today from Germany. Cris and I are having a wonderful time here. We have already been to Rome, and even had tickets for a General Audience with Pope Benedict. This is certainly a once in a lifetime trip for both of us. We found out last evening at dinner that we will be flying to Paris on Saturday morning and returning to Germany on Monday night. This is more than we could have ever imagined. Cris and I feel like royalty. If you would like to see some photos of our trip go to this site http://dharlander.photosite.com/ or go to my page and click the link at the top. Before I left on June 30th my weight had gone back up to 153, today I am 147. Yes, I've lost 6 lbs since we have been here. We have walked so much, especially in Rome. We probably walked at least 7 miles a day. Sebastian told us that we need to rest a bit this week as we will be doing a lot of walking in Paris. The food here is okay. I'm having a little trouble getting in all of my protein and I'm running very low on my atkins bars. We are going to the supermarket today and see if I can find some. I have not had any real problems, except one night I did eat a bar too fast and had to get rid of it...if you know what I mean. Other than that I'm very careful. I'm glad I can't eat sugar because I know I would be trying all of these beautiful sweets here. Not a problem for me. The market (like a big farmers market) is wonderful. I have eaten some wonderful fresh fruits and veggies. The tomatoes rock! I have even had some wild figs...not more than one or two as they are very naturally sweet and I don't want to have an issue. I will try to update again while here. Have a great week. Love, Debra

Hey gang Any chance any of you will be in Las Vegas this weekend? I'll be there 7/13 - 7/17. Sharyn