Hi Lori - Been a LONG TIME! i just went through your profile- you are doing a fabulous job- never lose site of where you started and your achievements.. You look so completely different than you did last Summer..I keep reminding myself..and I have to stop and enjoy where I am in the journey.. No Im not where I want to be weight wize- Im still at 220- I suspect Im lower- but its TOM & my hormones are crazy But in the meantime- step up your exercise- begin using hand weights when you walk- it will help build muscle in your arms..I used to use 5lb hand weights when I worked out on the stairmaster or the treadmill - but I also like to box- and having a soft hand weight strapped around my fist- gave me more feeling of impact - over the course of a week to a month- you'd be surprised how the weights affect your muscles. You can get hand weights at any sportsgood or even Target. I got mine at NY Sports Authority.Also- the weights will spur on additional weight loss- because the muscles will burn fat- whether you are at rest or asleep.. so don't think of yourself as being overfat- think of yourself as being undermuscled ( we all are) and work to change that, and you will kick yourself into Onderland. Also- check to see if your protein levels are say 60-80gms a day. Ive been increasing mine to this- but cant really tell right now. I feel like a newbie postop- trying to manage all my protein again. have a great day! Donna

Lori, where are you? I saw your post from last week and was a little concerned. I hope you are feeling better. I have problems with stress and anger as well. I have contemplated many times about going to the doctor about it, but I never have. My husband began taking Lexapro a couple of months ago for migraine headaches. It has really helped him a lot. He talks in his sleep now, but other than that he is fine. I think he needed it from living with me. Let me know how you are doing. By the way, you are more than welcome to come to Alabama anytime. All kidding aside, I would love to meet up with you, Tammy, Dawn, Rita and all the wonderful ladies on this board. A weekend away from the hustle and the bustle could be just what the doctor ordered. Our one year surgiversary is coming up in a couple of months. Wouldn't it be great if we all could celebrate together? I know it would cost some money and it would be hard for everyone to coordinate their schedules, but it would be so fun. LOL, Sherry

Congratulations on Relay for Life. You have worked so hard on this, Tammy. It is such a good cause. Koodos for you! I walked/jogged 2 miles on Sunday. I did not exercise yesterday. I felt horrible. I have not lost one single pound or inch since the first week in May. I desperately want to begin losing again. My biggest fear before surgery was ending around 170 and then losing no more. I have been down to this size numerous times in the past years doing Weigh****chers and jogging. I hope it is not over for me. June 1: 182.5 June 2: 182.5 June 3: 181 June 4: 179 June 5: 180 June 6: 182 AGAIN!! June 10: 183 June 11: 181 June 12: 180 June 13: 183 LOL, Sherry 276/183/140

Ok....how did we do last week???? Who exercised at least 30 minutes 3-4 days a week???? Let me know & your name will be entered into the June drawing... Let's shoot for a better week everyone.... ((((HUGS)))) & Tammy

You asked for a list of potassium rich foods so here ya go! Hope this helps! http://www.essense-of-life.com/info/potassiumfoods.htm This gives you a list. Lori