I always forget on the weekend to post!! Amber you'll have to send me a reminder e-mail if you don't see my reply, lol! I'm losing my brain lately! 1. What types of food did you eat this week? More of chicken, but I had turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, even about 2-3 bites of pumpkin pie! It was a nice Thanksgiving dinner and it was so awesome to have such little food on my plate and be perfectly satisfied. I got pity looks/comments from my brother-in-law but explained that I was perfectly happy and didn't feel the least bit deprived. It's so AWESOME!! I've dieted on the holidays before and felt just awful. This time I felt GREAT!! 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? Jogging, a little, but not as much since we have SNOW now!!! I'm trying to get back to Curves now that winter is here. 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? About 3 lbs in a week... total: 70 since surgery, almost 85 total 4. What was your biggest challenge? My hair is really falling out - bad. I mean I had a lot to begin with so it doesn't look bad but I'm worried about it. 5. What was the one thing you ate you wish you wouldn't have? I can't say that I regret any of my eating choices - even if I do have something like pumpkin pie - it's in such small amounts, I don't feel guilty or like I did something bad - it's all in moderation now. *Fun bonus question: Did you participate on Black Friday, why or why not? Yes, but I waited until 8am and didn't go to the big places, just the mall for clothes. I totally was going to take advantage of dirt cheap, cute clothes, especially now. I bought 3 pairs of jeans (Size 14!!!) for like $15 each at JC Penney's.

I have only told the peoople I want to - closest friends/family. My students don't know (I'm a teacher) nor do most of my coworkers. I decided I wouldn't say anything unless asked directly if I had the surgery. Lots of people ask "How are you doing it?" My response is "I eat significantly less, exercise and am very careful about fat/sugar intake." That's all true so I don't feel like I'm being dishonest but I have gotten a lot of positive feedback. I decided not to say anything because there are many judgmental people in this world and I'm fairly private. I didn't feel like arguing with anyone over the topic. The people who I've found are negative about the surgery (those who don't kjnow I've had it) are people who haven't struggled with weight issues and I detest being judged by those who haven't been there. I felt it better to avoid the situation rather than be ticked off by ignorance. I completely understand where you are coming from. You should do whatever feels right. So far, it's worked for me and everyone has noticed the 70+ lbs I've lost and been just wonderful/positive about it.

Congratulations! What a neat feeling! It's like you go along at the same weight or size for a while and then overnight it's all changed. I'm so proud of you! Keep up the good work! Deanna

happy thanksgiving to you too,,,,girl,,,,, sandy

hello again, i was just wondering if you all told everyone you had the surgery,,,i have only told my children and 2 of my friends and i go to a wls group and they all know of couse,,, i dont know why but i didnt say anything,,,just making it look like im on ANOTHER DIET,,,maybe i did it for me,,,i didnt want to fail at this too,,,so i guess i want to see if i make it,,,,so i can tell everyone that this does really work,,,,am i wrong?,,,does anyone understand?,,,im not at all ashamed i did this,,,you all hear of people saying we are weak,,because we just cant diet and lose,,,,,they just dont understand what its like to be over weight and just cant keep it off,,,,,,,i dont know,,,,help,, sandy