Hey everyone! I haven't written in a while. I usually just read the posts. However, I have a problem. I still have about 30 lbs to lose to get to my goal, but haven't lost anything in months. As a matter of fact, I'm struggling to keep the needle on the scale from going up. I know that I don't eat the way I should and I'm trying to get back on track. A friend of mine who had the surgery about 5 months ago, has lost over 90 lbs. She's on the verge of being too thin! She said she is still eating about every 2 hours. She said it has worked for her, so that's what she's going to stick to. I've been eating the normal breakfast, lunch, and dinner - and then grazing in between. How are you losing the weight? Are you eating small amounts every 2-3 hours, or are you doing the 3 meals and a couple of small snacks? Any suggestions on how to get back on track would be appreciated. I really wanna make this work! Thanks in advance! Deanna

Ooopsie, I'd meant to post on my actual surgiversary date 7/25, though documented it and inadvertently forgot to post. Drum roll please........on 7/25 my total pounds lost was 105, from 239 to 134. Down from size 22W pants 2X tops to current 8 Petite pants, and Small and XS tops from the Jrs dept! What a year it's been for sure! Have immensely enjoyed spending most sunny days in my size 8 Petite Tankinis on the lakes with my boyfriend on his Waverunner! Wow! Actually feeling tiny, walking down the dock onto the watercraft.... PRICELESS!! Group total: 2,287 lbs gone forever!!! Best wishes to each of you! Hugs, Patti (and am working on my brand new computer to get new pics and avatar loaded hopefully very soon!

1. What types of food did you eat this week? Pork, beef, salads, fruit, cottage cheese, yogurt, chili 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? Walked. I've been sick this week and didn't push myself to exercise. I'm feeling guilty, though. 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? None. I'm up a pound. Total - 96 pounds gone! 4. What was your biggest challenge? Being sick. I didn't realize how sick I'd been until my doc told me yesterday that she thinks I've had bronchitis. 5. Are you concerned about the size of your pouch or stretching it? Yes. Have you ever tried the cottage cheese test? No. *Fun bonus question: If you were elected president, what would be the first topic you would tackle? I'd have my head examined to see why in the world I wanted to be president !

1. What types of food did you eat this week? Steak, chicken, shrimp, SF latte's, fruit galore, Fontina cheese. 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? Not much, I was bad. 3. How much weight did you lose? stayed the same Total loss? 188 pounds gone forever. 4. What was your biggest challenge? starting the new job, being bored the first couple of days and not reaching for snacks while bored! 5. Are you concerned about the size of your pouch or stretching it? no Have you ever tried the cottage cheese test? no *Fun bonus question: If you were elected president, what would be the first topic you would tackle? Homeless - there is no reason for it in my opinion. If you've watched the weather you'll see there is a "Super Typhoon" in the Philippines, so I won't be leaving tomorrow as planned. Not a problem, I can wait! Have a great weekend! Jan

I am going through the same thing. I still see myself as fat. I also am filled with fear that I will go back to really being that fat girl again. I tell myself it is just a lie and keep moving. I don't have any magic tricks to get over this, just don't allow your mind to dwell there or else you will begin to sabotage yourself and it will become a self fullfilling prophecy. Whenever you think " I'm fat" immediately speak out loud that the amount of weight you have lost. Eventually, hopefully....your mind will catch up.