Thanks for the responses to my post...

I really do appreciate all of you *****sponded. DONNA! I didn't respond to your post because I just haven't been around here to do so. I do appreciate everything you said and THANKS! I know you will give it to me straight! I have been searching my soul to find out why I do what I do and am finding some answers. It's been a rough time for me lately. I spent the better part of last week, including Mother's Day with my grandma. I was at her bedside all wee****il she passed on Thursday afternoon. All of her family was there to be with her until the end. We are sad, but more relieved that she is finally not suffering any more. She had a serious problem with dementia at the end of her life. Scary for her, she was seeing very violent things. But the week before Mom's day, she was taking care of "babies and puppies". So that made me smile. At least it wasn't scaring her any more. The good news is that I am below my original goal as far as weight goes! I am down to 146lbs! I didn't get much in for food this week so I am sure that is one reason. I have also tried to quit snacking in the evenings. That seems to be the biggest help in losing this last bit of weight. My new goal is 135lbs. And I hope to reach it by my 2 year check up. Thanks again for being there and thanks to those of you sending me a kick in the butt! I love you guys! Lori

Hi Lori, Great new pic! Sorry about your grandmother, but I'm glad she ended with peaceful thoughts. Congrats on getting to the latest goal. That has to feel wonderful! Keep it up and I'm quite sure you'll get to 135 before August! Dawn

Thanks Dawn! I appreciate your support more than you know! You always know the right things to say! Lori

Hey Lori, Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I will be praying for you and your family. You know I didn't want to own up to it, but I've been going throught the same issues that you have been going throught; I didn't want you all to know. I've finally gotten into the 180's like last week, broke back to 191. If you read some of the earlier posts I was full of mess, finally got past that. Wish I were where you are now in weight. I have another 50 or so pounds. I will keep on fighting, because I know it's possible. Pray for me. Toya Hugs and Kisses, Many Prayers, 284/189/165?

Thank you Toya! You are such a sweetie! I am still working through things but hopefully getting them figured out. It's hard admitting to something like that but it was something I had to do. And am still doing. Take care and don't worry, the weight will come off if you continue to follow the right path! You are in my thoughts and prayers darlin! Lori

Hi Lori- always with love, just remember that I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother..Maybe she found peace and that is why she finally passed over. My mom is 91 and old enough to be anyone's grandmother.. and my son is especially close to her- like his second mom actually- and I thank God everyday she has her good health intact. In fact I got her back to swimming 2x a week at her center..Imagine that- she is 91 and says I want to get down past 161 (she is 5-2) and she always claimed the reason for her good health now- is exercise, exercise and working around the house. Now - after all this- I have to say I understand & finally agree. I know school is out in a few weeks- what are you doing with the kids and your summer? hugs Donna

Lori, Have not been out here much lately. I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. Wow 146 thats great. I stalled for a long time too and now have just lost 12 lbs. I thought it was maybe because of the cancer and stuff. I start Chemo next week and the doctors are all worried I will fade away to nothing. I would still like to be 135 too, I weighed 143 this morning. If I get below 135 it will be too skinny I think. Oh maybe I will lose a lb for hair. My nails and hair are just staring to come back in so nice and now I have to be bald. I hate cancer.... Diana