Im here I have not been here but august is here and this will be my two yrs since i lost the weight and in those two yrs i have had alot change besides my weight.

Congratulations on your marriage! Planning a wedding is extremely stressful. You're lucky you've only gained back 10 lbs. More water, more exercise, and more protein should take those extra lbs. right off. It's tough to get back on track though, but your lurking and posting on the boards will give you a reminder to stay focused on your health and wellness. Good luck! JackieBel

This journey has been a hell of a ride. I love my new life. Although... I've hoovered around 100 lbs. lost. I began cheating on my diet around month 9 or 10, when I reached 100 lbs. lost. I've been a size 12-14 for over a year now. I've just recommitted myself to this lifestyle, joined the Labor Day Challenge, hired a personal trainer, and restarted eating right. I had stopped weighing, but I know now I must weigh daily or else the pounds will creep back on. Since giving up my vices the last 3 weeks, I can honestly say I'm not hungry and have no cravings. I think I got my pouch back. My goal is to be at 150 lb on Labor Day, workout 3X week, and stay on track. So far, so good. It's never too late to get to that size 12. Good luck! JackieBel

i don't have to much saggy skin, but i decided that I wanted to have a face lift. 3 months ago I got a "lifestyle lift" It's a mini face lift. I wasn't put to sleep. It's done with a local, like what a dentist uses on your teeth. I look 10-15 yrs younger now.recovery time is shorter also. I was going to update my profile with new pics but since OH has changed I couldn't figure out how. But I've lost a total of 150. I now weight 160. I wanted to get to 140 but it doesn't look like I'll get thee. But I am happy where I am now, no I'm exstatic with where I am.I love my new life.I love my new body. I love God for giving me this chance. Good luck with your surgery.

I just read most of your profile. AND I QUOTE: "Well, still at about 230, which is fine with me. If I lose more, OK, if not, cool, too. I have a lot more confidence and a lot of dates, and nice clothes and shoes I would hate to have to replace. Haha. Nutritionally, everything is great, all my levels are fine, I can eat whatever I want and I can drink my beloved Grey Goose on occasion with no problem. If I want fried dough at the beach, no problems with that either. I was playing badmitton for a good hour last weekend in high heels. Now how's that for stamina!" You go girl! I too am/was almost 6' tall. I am older, 46, so have "shrunk" down to 5'10". I went from 365 lbs. down to 215 and then back up to 220 and while I wish I could lose the rest of it, I am happy as can be. As long as I don't gain, I will be happy. I haven't had a date in years, but oh well. I don't have to use a walking cane or wheelchair anymore so that, to me, is phenomenal and I think I am just awesome for doing what I have done. I may lose the rest of it, I may not, but I am much happier than when I weighed 365. I was at the beach a few weeks ago and I wore my bathing suit with pride, saggy skin and all! Nobody looked at me like I was a freak, like they used to do when I weighed 365 and was in a wheelchair. I need to put some new photos up and will do that eventually, but for the moment, I am happy. You have accomplished so much and have such a great attitude! To go through all the rough times and come out smiling is incredible. Bravo for you! I am applauding you as we speak! Love, Joni