Isn't it great??? I am still in denial on sizes. I go right for the big sizes and forget that I don't wear them anymore! I think shopping is so much fun. I do most of mine at Good Will though because I know I am still losing and I don't want to spend a lot on things I won't be wearing for long. I can't wait to wear something in "normal sizes" at a retail store. 

I am so proud of you! I bet you looked beautiful in your new clothes! Congrats and keep up the great job! 

Valerie 

Kriste,

Don't beat yourself up, you're doing great!

I'm feeling a little out of control lately too but mine is from NOT eating enough calories and forgetting to take all my vitamins.   All of a sudden, I'm really noticing the thinning hair and it's FREAKING me out.    I'm finding hair everywhere!   Thank goodness it was thick to start with or I'd be bald right now.

Frustrating!   I went through that stage too.  1x's were too big but my boobs wouldn't fit into a regular sized XL.  It will pass quickly and you'll be fitting into things before you know it.  

Julie, you are doing so well.  Keep up the good work.  It's those little changes that we're making which will make a huge difference in our lives and our ultimate goals  :-)   Keep on keepin' on Julie.

Your weight loss is great...you are about to pass me in weight in the RIGHT direction!

You are not alone.  For me, I've gotten back to somewhat of a normal life.  I can eat (taste) anything so I have to control myself.  I think I am one of those that won't dump.  I've had 7-8 g of sugar (dried fruit) and NO ILL EFFECTS, but I'm not pushing it!

I don't even like to eat.  It takes too long and it so much easier to just grab a shake.  I travel a lot and when I'm with others that don't know about my RNY, it is kinda weird. They all know I'm being careful to eat healthy,

I have not been good about my exercise and I am paying the price.  I have lost lots in my leggs and butt and since I really had little muscle tone, I find it uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time...and I have a sit job.

I have all but stopped keeping my food log - which is bad.

But, the good news is I am in control.  If I want to taste, I do.  Most of the time I find that stuff I used to love just doesn't do it for me anymore.  Rules and absolutes were always my enemy.  I have to learn that all of life is about balance.  If I forget to take my vitamins today, it's ok...I just need to start tomorrow and try to do better.  I try to carry my vitamins around in a snack size baggie.  I'm not tied to a strick schedule (except keeping iron away from calcium) and it helps me to get them all in.

You are doing great.  No guilt.  No beating yourself up.  Give yourself some grace.  Keep in touch with us and your support groups.

You have identified all this before it became a problem!  That is part of your success.

I too am so fearful that I will return to my bad habits and have to guard against it everyday.

HUGS!!

jk