I actually found an old photo of me. I've put it on my profile...but be careful if you look... its scarey!

From what I understand Aly once your skin has stretched.. it's stretched. Kinda like knicker elastic... once its pinged, its pinged lol. Exercise can help tone the muscles underneath which improves the appearance but really surgery is the only way of solving the loose skin problem. I think creams help psychologically and its good for your skin to keep it moistureized but I wouldn't be spending a lot of money on it. I think skin firming creams on your face can improve the appearance short term... it helps hold it up for a little while.. and I'll use that for 'special occassions'. I'd rather put my spare pennies in my PS money box for later tho. S.

Congratulations Nancy, that is truly fantastic news. Lori

Hi Amy! I also stalled during the month of November. I thought that maybe this was it for me also. I have been getting in 80-100 grams of protein a day (mostly in protein drinks since I still do not have much of an appetite). I try to eat at least 600-800 calories a day. And I walk before and after work most days. BUT I have NEVER been able to get in the 64 ounces of water a day that we are supposed to drink. I try so hard every day but it just is so hard to do. I decided to do whatever it took to drink tha****er each day. And after three days, the scales moved 5 pounds down! I still struggle to get in the water each day and some days I am just not able and then I stop losing. But as soon as I up my water agin, the pounds start coming off. So in addition to the other good things that you are doing, be sure and get in at least 64 ounces of water each day. Good luck on breaking that plateau! Cathy P.S. There are some interesting things about busting plateaus on the web when you do a google search.

Everyone I have to share my excitement just to get this out of my system!LOL!! I am officially out of PLUS SIZE CLOTHING!!! whoooo hooooo!!!!!!!!! I had to go to Walmart for what else? more baking stuff!!urghhhh I can't wait to be finished!!( temptation is no longer there because I am so sick of looking at cookies!LOL!! okay,now get this!!! I bought a pair of size 12 jeans!!yes that is right TWELVE!!!and they were perfect fit not tight and a size LARGE sweater and had room in it! I have not seen that size since JUNIOR high school!!okay they call it middle school now...getting old! I am in total disbelief and soooooooooo happy!!! This makes all of the little issues worth every minute! I am sorry to keep rambling I am just thrilled to death!! Thanks for listning! ((hugs)) Nancy