Another Sunday weigh in!

Okay, First I would like to say some things before I post my weight.. I post every week faithfully and I also post during the week.. I sent in my Picture to member services.. so I guess you will all get to 'see' me soon.. anyway, here's the thing.. some of you have posted your weight today and included the words 'Failure and slow loser' and all kinds of selfdepreciating put downs of your weight loss. What is it with you people??? lighten -up!! (No pun intended).. I just look at this as one of the greatest joys and gifts I have ever received and then I read about all the negative feelings some of you still have and carry over to your weight loss results and it is so sad. i am truly sorry if you are someone who feels that the weight isn't coming off fast enough but it is.. No matter if you have lost 50 pounds so far or 200 pounds you are strong, and healthier today then you were all those pounds ago.. so my message again to everyone... LIGHTEN-UP! - peace Mo surgery weight 290 todays weight 208 total so far 82 pounds... ya baby

I guess my reasoning why is because I have stayed at, or within the same range for quite awhile now. I am not terribly down on life...as a matter of fact I try to see the good in almost everything. I am the type of person that tries to cheer people up and make people see the bright side of things. I guess I am not allowed to have bad days or any bad feelings. Maybe that is why I have gotten so big..........In order for me to deal with emotions I have turned to food as my source of comfort because I don't feel like I get the same comfort back that I give out. I just want to be over this stall. At least a constant downward move would be nice. I seem to go up and down and am literally stuck in the 350s. I truly do feel like I have let this surgery fail me...or I should say that I have failed myself. I guess I will keep to myself for awhile, it is probably best that I don't show any mixed emotions towards my friends and family here...I don't want anyone to be upset with me....I guess this is why I chose not to keep posting on Sunday's.....it just made me feel awful..... Don't get me wrong, I do feel much better than I have in quite awhile. I know I will get on the moving train again...it just seems to be going up a a very steep hill, and it would be much easier to let it fall down the hill than chug along. My bloodwork has been getting better....my cholesterol is down...and I am able to move around. I am happy at what I have already accomplished...I just am VERY FRUSTRATED!!!!!!! Later..... Mandie

Mandie, I understand your frustration and I feel for you I have the same going on. I never meant in my post to discourge you from posting .. You are a ray of sunshine on this board and probably everywhere you go you make people smile.. Please, when I said folks should lighten up thats all I meant.. To try and feel better about ourselves.. but this is and remains our special place where you can talk about anything and everything.. I am on a stall right now.. and I don't know what to do about it.. and yes I am afraid that the losing is slowing down.. we can help each other.. please Mandie don't let my words ever keep you away.. this is much more your board than mine.. you are on here everyday making everyone smile and laugh.. . Please forgive me if I upset you at all. peace Mo

Mandie, I'm sure that Mo was not singling you out! I had the same thought though as she did (and I'm not singling you out either!)- I just don't understand. Mandie, don't go anywhere- and feel free to vent your frustrations any time! That's why we are here!! But please, also remember- that YOU are in control of your destiny. Put down the caramel macchiato's, don't drink the Diet Pepsi's, and do what your surgeon told you to do and you will be a success. I'm sorry honey, but I've seen you many times flirting with disaster- saying that you know you're bad....BUT.... and it is that BUT that is hurting you! This isn't a magical solution to our problems- we have to follow the rules if we want it to work. Now ask yourself, have you been following the rules? You are the only one who knows. I swear, Mandie, I say this only out of love and caring for you---- I DON'T want to see this fail for you---- and it is not too late! You didn't have this surgery to play around with it. You have a tool that works if you do what you're supposed to. I really do care about you, please don't take offense.

Hello All, I think we are all seeing the 6 month slow down and freaking out a bit. Also, I just heard last week that the last two weeks on January has more reported incidents of depression than any other time of the year. The holidays are over and the bills are coming in, resolutions have already been broken, the weather is dreary, etc...etc! It has gotten a little serious on the boards lately.....come on February!!!! February is the month of LOVE. Uh..oh!! Sap and goo coming your way....I love you guys! Ahhh, I just had to say it. C Leigh

Hi Everyone... Wow...we are getting thinner every week! Congrats! I had an okay week. I"m feeling a little bored with the whole thing lately. I dont' know why...I guess the 6 month thing is really kicking in. Anyway! COngrats to all! We are awesome!! Hugs, El surgery weight 374 today's weight 260 total loss.......114 yippppeeee

I haven't been online in a while and I have missed y'all! Had computers DIE before Christmas and I haven't been on OH much since we got back online about a week and half ago or so. Here are my stats..YEAH! Start:285 Date of Surgery: 7-25-05 272 Present Weight: 204 Loss so far: 81lbs Hope to get to:150ish Started at a size 24 now in 14-16s 50 more to go! It doesn't seem so far away now! Kathie 285-272-**204**-150ish? http://www.xanga.com/reddkatt

Kathie, It's good to see your pretty face again. I was wondering about you and a few other MIA's. Welcome back! C Leigh

Hello All, I haven't been posting in a while because like some of you I have been stuck on a stall.. I got off the stall this week and decided to post.. like a lot of you I sometimes think that I could have done a better job.. or have lost more.. blah blah.. coulda woulda shoulda... but the fact is that ALL of us have lost a lot of weight.. some weeks are slow.ooh hell some months are slow.. but it doesn't matter who gets there faster as long as it gets done. Here are my stats: Consult: 320 Surgery: 311 Current: 218 ================== Total: -102 lost Goal: 130 LBS Till Goal: 88 XoXo, Maya

Hi DOS: 315 Last week: 301.8 Today: 300 Loss 1.8 Can someone give me a kick in the butt to get me in those 200's???????