I finally have my pictures in my profile. Just wanted to share!

Hey Judy! You're such an inspiration to me. Thanks for keeping us all so motivated! I finally broke that blasted plateau and dropped about 12 pounds in the last 6 weeks. I just pushed the exercise and cut back on my carb intake. It seems to be working. I'm only 6 pounds away from being under 200 pounds. That's my next "goal." My "reward" will be to take in an hour-long massage! Can't wait! My doctor wants me to get to 160, and I have to agree----that would be a very good weight for me. I'm a very tall girl with big bones, and anything less than 160 pounds would be kind of "too skinny," and with the little bit of excess skin I see now.....I think it would just look really bad to be too thin and not be able to afford plastic surgery! Thank heavens for 3/4 length sleeves, body smoothers and good panty hose! LOL I've always wanted to own and wear a white bathing suit, and I just ordered one this week. It is a one-piece (of course) and has a little built-in skirt to it. Here's a link: http://www.newport-news.com/shop/Product.asp?gpcatID=2012&pacatID=2013&subcatID=&catid=4835&superstyleID=178913&productindex=0&firstpagetypeid=&pageindex=0 I have never looked forward to swimsuit season as much as I have this year. I have nothing to fear! I LOVE swimming....and in Alabama, our swim season is from May - September. (Some like to swim earlier and later, but I can't tolerate the cooler water!) Keep up the fantastic work. I think I will be just as excited for you to reach your goal....as I will be when I do! You look marvelous, by the way! ~Laura 286/206/160

I am so elated to hear of your success. I too am having quite a problem with the scale moving. I was at 180 when I went to see my surgeon on 04/05. Then on 04/06 I was down to 175. Boy was I geeked. Then when I weighed again on 04/10/05 I was back up to 180 where I've been every since. Move scale NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! But, I know what you guys are saying. Stay off the freaking scale. It is just so hard. Much continued success Judith. Save some pounds lose for me.

Karin: Maybe I need to follow your advise and stop comparing myself, because I am a slow loser too. Tammy

Ok, first of all you are not alone in the whole I'm-on-a-plateau-and-feel-like-a-failure kick. It's completely natural to hit a plateau now and again. It's your bodys way of trying to catch up with your weight loss. I just got off of an 8 week plateau so I completely understand. I started journaling everything that I put in my mouth at (www.) fitday.com. I cut back on my snacking (especially on high carb things like chips and such), increased my protein (to at least 100g a day) and increased my water (at least 80oz a day). I'm still not exercising...and frankly I just don't have time to right now between work and school. Don't stress...you're not done and your plateau will break. Mine just broke on Wednesday, before then I was fluctuating as well...149.5-150-150.5-150-150.5-149.5-150-150.5-150-150.5....you get the picture. Then Wednesday it broke and I dropped 1.5 lbs...then yesterday another 0.5 lb and today another 0.5 lb. So take a deep breath...relax...increase your protein...increase your water...decrease your carb intake...and journal everything you eat and it will break. Not overnight but it will break. It's taken me about 2-2 1/2 weeks of my new habits before the plateau broke. Chin up...you're doing great. Kristy 254/147/130