Hey.. Im new here..

hey everyone.. Im Jennifer, I had Surgery June 20th 06.. Im about to turn 25.. I am married for almost 5 yrs to Rob, we have two girls ages 4 and 1.. I have went from 320 lbs to 189 lbs so far. Im 5'10 so I have about 25 lbs to my doctors goal! I have been having a time lately with wanting to snack on sun chips/popcorn! its the ! lol.. I need to stay on track and get to my goal.. thanks for letting me join you guys over here! jen

Hello, Jennifer - we have a lot in common (except I'm much older!!!). I also had my surgery on 6/20. I went from 287 to 177. I want to get to 150 so another 27 pouns. I've been grazing a lot lately. My total caloric consumption is high enough to keep me from losing, but I'm not gaining. But my protein intake has gone down. I also need to get on track. Good luck!

The wanting to graze is driving me I too am having trouble with the protein - too many carbs, and not enough H2O. I teach and it is so hard to get the water in...can't leave a room full of 6 year olds unattended while I run pottty and bathroom breaks are a

Welcome Jennifer. You are doing tremendously well. Cyndi. I don't know how I'd ever get my water in if I taught like you do. I feel like I'm constantly running to the bathroom now. Fortunately I drive a desk and the co-workers don't seem to mind too much.

welcome, jen, you are doing a great job. try to avoid the carbs, the more you eat, the more your body wants. keep up the good work!teri

Welcome Jennifer, sigh if only I was smart enough to get this surgery in my 20s. Anyways, it is nice to see a new face on the board. Congratulations on the fantastic weight loss. Lori

Hi There Jennifer!! A VERY WARM WELCOME to the June board!!!!! I hope you will stick around here with us! there is a great bunch of people here and the support is the bestest!!!!! Congratulations on your fabulous weight loss!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!! ((hugs)) Nanc

hi Jen,Im Brenda in tx ....welcome

Hi and welcome Jennifer. You have did such a great job losing weight. Everyone on this board is nice. welcome, welcome , welcome.

Welcome! I haven't been here in a long time! So congrats on your success story! I had surgery on 6-13-06. Am down 100#'s and since I didn't have a goal I think I've reached it! Had my annual physical yesterday and my family doc said--"you've reached it!!" my blood work was AWESOME, I am off all my meds except prenatal and potassium. Remember, it is about health--NOT the number on the scale! Oh, and popcorn is a great snack. We all have to LIVE with our lifestyle too! I have to update my photo! Yicks!