Hey Karen- I am disappointed at myself today. I have not made it to onederland yet. Today and Monday I weighed 200.2lbs. Close but no cigar. When I made the century club back in early November I thought I would be in onerland by the end of the year. When I didn't make it I said "OK by Valentines". And I really gave that date thinking I would make it before that and could then say I made it sooner. But the real problem is the food. It sounds like a few of us are all going through the same thing. I am grazing and eating things that are not healthy for me. I, too, have been doing well with exercise, supplements, protein and water. But I can't seem to get the food in line. So that is why I am disappointed even though I am only .2lbs away. It is because I know I could have done better. As to the bored with food choices question I would have to say no. However I must say that I really do not want to go out to eat anymore. It just seems like it is too much of a hassle to think about what I can have and how much of it I should eat and will I be able to take home the leftovers. It is just easier to make food at home and eat just what I want. I have also noticed that people do not want to go out to eat with me anymore. They make comments like "Well where can you go" or "What can you eat" with a hopeless look in their eye. Truthfully I do not crave things from places like I used to. There is a mexican place that I used to go to once a week for a chile verde burrito. I got all the ladies in my office hooked on them. They went last week and I said no. It just doesn't hold the same appeal. Actually what I crave now is a tostada from Taco Bell. It comes with beans, cheese and lettuce. I add meat and tomatos to it and it is just the right size for me. No leftovers. I have started taking bike rides. I have gone on 3 in the last month. I would do it more but have also been taking ds to baseball training on Saturdays for the last month. I was lucky enough to have someone give me a very nice, expensive bike that they were no longer using. I had to replace the neck where the handlebars are attached because it was too short and I had to lean over too much. But for $50 I have a nice bike. I am enjoying the rides since I live near the beach and can ride along the sand and water on the bike path. I am still using the treadmill every day at work during break. I usually do about 20 minutes. I have started cranking it up really fast and running for a minute or 2 at the end. I think that jolts my body into thinking this is a different workout than usual. I am also trying to get in shape for our May trip to Yosemite to see the waterfalls. I need to impress my family with my improved hiking skills. I am hoping not to get the usual worried glances that I am going to croak at any minute. Michelle

Hi Karen, I think my struggle is similar to yours. I do need to get back on track with food. I feel good about my activity level, although I don't exercise everyday. Good on vits and poor on water. Most days I walk a little bit, plus martial arts twice a week. I feel like crap today, so I am being a bit of a blob. My weight is now at 166-168. Basically I don't lose anything for 3 weeks of the month, and then lose 3-4 pounds in my premenstrual week. It's probably the only good thing I can say about PMS. My goal weight was arbitrarily chosen (by me). I would like to get to 140, which would put me in normal BMI, barely. I do think I should go to 130, which would give me a little wiggle room in that category. Having said that, I am thrilled to be at this weight I am now. I can move comfortably, I do not feel judged by others, and I feel pretty healthy.

I pray that you will do great Brenda.

I have been very tired lately for the past couple of weeks. Somewhat tired before that even though all my labs were good. In the past two weeks, I get home from work exhausted and go to bed as soon as I can (averaging between 7pm and 8pm). I sleep straight through until 5:45 am when I get up. And many days, I close and lock my office and lay down for a 15 minute power nap at work. I'm that tired. I've been taking 500 mg of B12 sublingual daily (my doc said 1500 mg per week but it's easier for me to do daily). Maybe, I'll try morning and night and see if that helps. Good luck! If you find some reason for your low-energy, please post. I'm looking for ideas as well.

Hi Jennifer, Sorry to hear you are feeling this way. I really think that the B12 is going to help you. I take Trader Joes 1000MCG B12 five times a week. It is one of the under the tongue little pills. I have read many people who said the same thing as you and when they upped the B12 they felt lots better. You might need to get B12 shots if the pills don't work. I hope it all works out for you. Michelle