WEEK 3 TO GOAL!! HOWDY Y'ALL !!!!

HOW IS EVERYONE? HOPE YOU ALL HAD A WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY!!! I have been MIA for the last 2 weeks- one thing after another..I returned to my iron IV treatments last week - this in itself is not a bad thing, but since I write mostly when Im at work- and work has been busy- I had less time..Plus I had not worked out for 2 weeks.. Discipline is the hardest thing to learn I think..and I believe in what I say, so for those that know me- will understand- I couldnt come back and post anything until I got BACK to the gym and worked out..so here I am I like being here but in order for me to post- I have to be participating as well . One week I was really not well and this last week- I had a painful stiff neck ( stil have it partially) and believe it or not - returning to the gym really helped- the hot sauna and hot tub.. and in order to get into the hot tub..I had to work out..LOL.. So I'm back and working at it, like everyone else. This past Monday- it was my 9 MOS SURGIVERSARY.. ( Tammy too ) I'm still at 224/225 - so I will not hit my goal- but Im just gonna DO IT anyway... OH and I got into a sexy size 16 dress from Dress Barn, and a beaded 14/16 top- which actually slips right over my head..and this beautiful size 18 dress I bought- has to be returned- its gorgeous enough to wear to a wedding- but guess what- Its TOO BIG!! I'm trying to adjust to buying these SMALLER SIZES the best I can! LOL sometimes it is challenging mentally.. I have no jeans that fit me correctly- just capris and I own the largest number of jeans Ive ever owned- and they are all too loose again! I have been a little depressed I think- becuz my girlfriend just had her one year anniversary yesterday..She's lost 110 lbs, now 138 and into size 8 from 24. Janean & I met in my surgeons office- so we've been through this whole last year together..I'm optimistic- but I have no idea how or when I am ever going to get to a 25-BMI. BUT on the other hand- Im really enjoying how I look fitting into these new clothes..which is refueling my committment to working out. Has anyone from August noticed an increase in their appetite? Im not saying an increase in how much we are eating- but these past few days- noticed a stronger heartiness for eating? . Last Night I went to a Boxing Match &for once, I did not feel like the fattest one there. LOL I was dressed very sexy and there were some women with killer bodies- but I was happy and I watched what I ate- it was like a wedding- I had VIP tickets- so it was all food & drinks included...from ****tail hour with 3 buffets, to sit down dinner..the only thing I did finish was a slice of cheesecake. I paced myself and ate a little bit of everything. SORRY this is so long..but I hope everyone is doing well with their goals..and I missed each and everyone of you!! Donna 325/224/145?

Hey Donna, So nice to see you.... Glad to hear you're doing ok. Size 16 dress GOOD FOR YOU. Of course I can't remember what my goal for May was, but I think it was to get under 190... I've been holding steady between 187 & 189 so I think I'm there. I know I wanted to exercise more, but man oh man.....LIFE really got in the way this month. I'm looking into my goals for June now... I'm gonna put out a new June exercise challenge as it seems the post is dwindling. Hopefully, everyone will get motivated again. As you know, discipline & consistency is key & we've all been slipping somewhat. I'll post a new message on that. I have felt the urge to eat more often, but I've been stopping myself & asking if I'm really hungry. Usually, I grab a drink instead & that keeps me on track. It does seem when I do walk at least 3 miles in the morning I am more hungry throughout the day. I just got some more cheese to munch on. Gotta get some more protein drinks. I told them at the OH conference that they need to come out with a cook book. I think they're looking into that for next year. Well, gotta post the exercise post for the weekend & today.... Sooooo glad to see you back.... Hey even if you don't exercise...PLEASE post. Love to hear from you. Tammy 291/284/189/145

Hey Donna, I've been doing really well this past week. I lost 3 pounds since Sunday, 5/14. This past week I weighed in at 202 at Dr. office on Monday. That was -18 pounds from 3 months ago and he was really thrilled for me. So I have 4 pounds to goal of 198 by 5/28. I still haven't started a croche project, so I find I have munchy syndrome going on in the evenings when I would do better if I were crocheting. I need to get to the store and buy some yarn soon. My problem is I am saving to buy a house and I won't allow myself to spend anything right now. I am really being tough on myself and my sis about spending anything extra these days. Now I just need to be as tough in the weight area and excerise area as well. I am extremely happy with this months weight loss so far. I do believe I will be at or very close to goal on 5/28. Talk to you all very soon. Lori 293/202/135/130