A look back at 2004 Where are you?

Out of curiosity, what weight did you start at an where are you now? I started at 340 and at my last weigh in. I was at 230. That's 110. How about you? Tami

weight day of surgery was 268, weighed in this past Wednesday at 176.5. Linda

hello family of july babies happy new year and yes its been a happy one for me......weight at surgery 232 today new years day i am proud to announce i am 150 a size junior 7 wooooo hoooooooooo this surgery was way beyond my wildest dreams..... not only do i look better but the energy level i have obtained over the last 5 months is way beyond my wildest dreams.... at this time i want to wish all of you a happy 2005 and have a great year........ only 10 lbs from goal .. Stacy 232/150/140

Well Happy New Year to everyone...!!!! Starting weight 290 Present 198 (although it flickers on 194) Lost 91 after July 21st surgery. Goal is 145 (54 to go) Karen.

I started off at 277 lbs. and I'm at 193 lbs. today - a total of 84 lbs. gone!!! I've had my ups and downs, but I think I am learning to know my triggers (sugar, carbs) which can easily get me out of control, so I'm hoping to leave those things behind!! I also have a new found appreciation for walking and exercise - this old couch potato actually looks forward to it!! Hugs and Happy New Year! Nancy -84

Hello all my fellow July babies! My starting weight was 364 pounds, as of Deember 27th I weighed in at 263! Thats a loss of 101 pounds in 5 months!! I have another 100 pounds to go to get to goal. I am joining in the Discovery Health.com body challenge and hope that will be a big boost to my remaining weight loss. Happy weight loss everyone! You are all doing fantastic! Lisa Spiker 364/263/165

Hello July Babies!!! I started my journey at 305lbs. As of this morning my weight was 212lbs!! That is a loss of 93lbs. I am amazed and feel blessed with each and every pound that comes off. I only have 42 more lbs to go!! This is truly a blessing. This group is a blessing too!!! Tara 305/212/170

To all the July Babies, Wishes for a best year YET, July 13 ,2004 day of surgery 262 Dec 31, 2004 weight 204 -58 lbs I to have had grazzing problems, and have to bite that in the butt RIGHT NOW, " NO MORE EATING BETWEEN MEALS" for me .MORE ( Water, protein, excerize.) Myrna

Surgery July 6 2004 Weight 314 Today Jan 1 2004 Weight 224 90 lbs lost 84 to goal weight I am going to work on the exercise-since I stopped taking Bextra because of the concerns, the pain in my knee, hips and back have been keeping me from walking too much, also the weather. I am taking Tylenol Arthritis formula now and am looking for a place nearby where I can walk indoors. I wish I lived in Waterford, I'd walk in the mall! Anyone have ideas of where I can walk indoors in the Norwich area, let me know! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL....it really feels GREAT doesn't it???!!!! Ann

Ann, why not try the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds program? I have three VCR tapes (you can also get DVDs) in 1, 2 and 3 mile walks. During the program there is a person who does low impact, and you can follow her if the regular program is too much. It is basically walking in place. The 1 mile takes around 20 minutes, the 2 mile 30 minutes, and it goes by very quickly. I haven't done the 3 mile yet, but that is my next goal. With the cold weather upon us, my regular outside walking routine is never a sure thing, so I'm glad I have the tapes for back up. Hugs, Nancy -84