Bless your sister Tammy! Go**** seems so long ago when we had our new baby pouches! I remember those first days so well. I am reliving them today. Remembering what I ate those first days and comparing it to what I eat now. Big difference! Give your sister big hugs from all of us. We are here to support her too! Love ya, Lori

Hi Tammy, Great job on the 3 mile walk. Guess what? My scale said 99 pounds this morning and I hope it will drop 1 to 2 pounds more by next wednesday the 30th. All of my pants are loose around my thighs and butt area, but up around the waist they're still alittle snug. I just had to tell you it makes me feel so good to see 185. Now I can't wait to see 170, maybe I'll see it before my birthday in December. Oh and next tuesday is Rolens birthday he will be 5(a big boy). If I don't get to post tomorrow you have a great weekend. Carolyn 284/185 today/ want to be 160.

I haven't been on the boards for a while, really busy working. After a long day on the computer, the last thing I feel like doing is getting back on! But I have missed all of you! I also notice that I'm much more focused when I have your support! So congratulations to everyone and all that you've achieved in this amazing year! What a journey it's been! I finally joined the Century Club a few weeks ago! Of course, I promptly hit a plateau! Yesterday, I had my first dumping episode! What a scary thing! The pain in my stomach was unbelieveable-- worse than a kidney stone or childbirth! I tried not to panic, but failed. Called my Doctors office, who basically said wait a while, called my son to come home from work and my neighbor to stay with me until he got here. I was never so glad to in my life! It was a good thing though! Made me realize that I'm not invincible! I'm trying a new treatment at the Spa. It's called Ionithermie. Has anyone heard of it? It uses electrical stimulation and is supposed to break down fat cells, tone the muscles, increase circulation and lose inches. It was developed as a cellulite treatment. I figured it was worth a try to see if it would have any effect on all this loose skin I have. I've had one treatment so far and will have two more and then decide if it's worth the money (it's not cheap!). I'll let you know if I get any good results. If you want to check it out-- www.ionithermie.com As I told Donna, be sure to let me know if you plan a get together in Vegas! I've developed a mild gambling addiction. It sure beats eating! Of course, if anyone comes to Southern Cal be sure to let me know! Again Congratualtions to us all! Michele T

congrats sue! i'm a lightweight too and have lost 85 pounds. i was hoping to lose 100 to just so i could say it, but that would be too much for me! still losing now, but very slowly. keep up the good work! Lisa B 226/141/???

Congrats and Best Wishes! You have done great. We started at about the same point and I wish I had done as well as you. My anniversary is tomorrow and I have lost about 133 pounds in the year. I also have to deal with the military, but am out with a civilian PCM and all because there are just too many military in this area. Your story is good reading and pictures are great. Eileen 337/204/160-170ish