Great idea Monica. I live in a small town and have to reintroduce myself to everyone I have not seen since weight loss. I've can tie my shoes and not have to tie them on the side. I can lift my leg higher and bend over farther. I love wearing loose clothing. I was at our local fair all weekend with our animals and my feet did not ache after. I was rock'n it in my cowgirl boots that I could no longer wear when my legs were too big. I am the energizer bunny! Next! Heidi

I think it's time to do this again. The stalls and slower weight loss seem to be discouraging sometimes. So here's how it works. Without using the scale, share your progress. What are things you can do now that you couldn't do before surgery? How has your health improved? How has your attitude towards food/exercise/health changed? How do people see you now? What kind of compliments do you get? Here's mine - On Saturday I ran 7 miles. SEVEN MILES!! I do it in intervals, walking 1 minute, running for 1. Before surgery I don't think I could even run for 30 seconds as 300+ lbs person. When I finished, I felt fine...just a little tired. On Sunday my sister did not recognize me in a crowded restaurant. It felt awesome... Dates - I go on lots of them. Not many 2nd dates, but at least I have options now. Size 16 - I'm beginning to fit in size 16 clothes. Even as a teenager, I was never a size 16! I'm now smaller than I was than when I was in high school! Food - I had breakfast with a friend and commented that I felt like a pig because I ate almost half of an omelette. To which he sarcastically replied "Yeah, what a pig...you almost ate an entire egg." Remember how much you used to eat??? Belts - not only do I love to wear belts, I need to! My pants are all too big. Ok, your turn..... GO!

Hi everyone, DOS: 328 Today: 206 Total loss: 122 Since last week: 1# Have a super week, Lisa/Mom

Shari! You are doing fantastic! And, who is that good lookin' guy, anyway? Jean

Mornin' all! Haven't checked in for awhile...hope you are all doing well! Although my wt loss has stalled somewhat, I am feeling GREAT! both mentally and physically! Still having some trouble sticking to the basics, which is more than likely why I'm in this slow down! DUH! I bought a new leather jacket for riding my Harley last week...it was a size XL in misses! Gotta have room for layers, dontcha know! I'm wearing L or 14s now...just totally amazing to me! No more women's sizes for me! My last jacket was a 3W! Have a good one......... Jean Consult: 275 Highest: 281 Last week: 179 Current: 178 Weekly loss of:-1lb For a total loss of: -103 lbs!