8/30 - weigh-in

my weekly date with the scale weight: 150 loss this wk: -3 loss thus far: 105 I'm more hungry than I have been since this whole journey! Nothing out of control, but catch myself asking "is it dinner yet?"...But, I'm still losing my usual 2-3lbs a week, so can't complain. I'm technically 10 lbs from goal... Thanks, norma 255/150/140

Hi Norma Hi haven't posted in awhile. I also had surgery on 8/30. Started out at 305 pounds. I am down to 180 pounds with a loss of 125 pounds. I am so excited, but find myself getting on that scale every morning and now have started doing it before going to bed. I think I'm obsessed. When I don't show a loss I even hit the scale. I am afraid to drink alot of water because I am afraid to retain the water and then show a weight gain. I now this sounds nuts. Have you ever struggled with any of this? Congratulations our progress. Your doing great!!!!! Lisa

Me too, me too. I have succombed thoughI've been grazing something awful. I need to be better. I'm concerned that now that I look relatively normal I'm losing motivation. ~barbie 17 from surgeon's goal weight: 167 loss this wk: -3 loss thus far: 109

congrats Norma I think all of us are doing very well we need each other more than ever now. To help with hungers/grazing and lack of excersizing. Let us all keep up the good job. Love Saralan

I seem to be the slowest loser here. I have still lost on 80 pounds. Been on a plateau now for quite some time. I still want to lose another 60 pounds, if that will be possible. Tammy

Hay there Tammy ------- Ya got me beat I have only lost 55-60 pounds ! It has been so slow. I wil have three weeks of a platau with no weight lost and then I will drop 2 or 3...... My MD says I am doing just great! SO hang in ther 80 pounds is GREAT! Lisa

Hi Norma, I've been watching your progress, along with a lot of other 8/30 losers. I also changed my life as of 8/30, starting out at 250 at my highest. I'm down to 162 after having a very slow plateau for the past couple months. But I must admit that I cut back on my efforts to lose weight, eating more frequently and enjoying small amounts of forbidden foods. I fell off the bandwagon because some people started saying some pretty mean things like accusing me of being anorexic and looking very unhealthy. I carry my weight well and I don't look like I still weigh 162. I'm wearing size 8 or 10 jeans and size medium tops (although my scrubs are smalls) At first I thought my friend's and family's problem was because I had been heavy for about half my life so they needed to adjust to my "new" look. But I would like to weigh 140 or so. I'm not fretting but I wonder if any of our other 8/30 friends have had to deal with this. It's something I never expected. Thanks for any input. And congratulations on your good health also! Smiles, Sue

Hi Norma! I am down a total of 103lbs. weighing in at 153. I am afraid I will be struggling to get to goal because my loss has slowed so much. I almost think I need to up the calories a little. Keep up the good work! Thanks for the post! Its nice to see how other 8/30s are doing. --Marianne 256/153/140-goal 120-dream

Marianne!!!!! YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!!!!! I thought I'd check your profile and pics since we're OH twins, same date/same starting weight WOMAN!!!! YOU LOOK GREAT!!! Look at you. You need to change your posting pic (as do i!!!) I was really bad about pics during this whole journey, which I truly regret since I don't necessarily "see it" until I see old pics, etc. But, wow!!! Congratulations Now I gotta go take some pics, you inspired me! Great job girl! norma

Hey Girl! Thanks so much! You made my day! I sent a new pic into the photo dept. but they haven't posted it yet. I also sent my before and after for the photo gallery. Norma, I am so worried I will not get to goal, my loss has slowed down so much some weeks I only lose a pound. Do you ever feel like that? I can't wait to see some new pics of you! I bet you look awesome! --Marianne 256/153/140-goal 120-dream