I forgot to add this-for those struggling to lose weight: Im so happy today- I saw 199 on my scale this morning!!! I am so THRILLED and moving in the right direction. I have lost 10lbs since 2/7 THREE WEEKS!! Here is what I've been doing: ~ 64oz+ of water daily ~ no (big) meals after 8pm- yogurt with scoop of unflavored protein/ instant oatmeal I usually get out of the gym at 9 or so- and thats when Im hungry. But I find you don't gain what follows your workout. ** This is recovery time- and your body needs protein withing 30-45mins of your workout. If I don't do a protein shake- I eat a Kashi Go Lean Bar** ~eating breakfast every day- usually instant oatmeal -Quaker weight control ~ 1-2 protein supplements a day- with yogurt -or mixed in Crystal Light. 40gm min day Our bodies are wired for protein & the more muscle- the more you need to support it. ~women's fatburner from GNC. Its all natural-& 14.99. None of that hydroxycut etc- this has citrine + some kind of hydroxycitrus. NO caffeine. I tried it on a lark & its WORKKING!! YAY!! ~Kashi GO LEAN ROLL- not the cereal - not crazy about it- but TRY their ROLL bars- choc turtle roll & Caramel peanut roll- 190cals /12g protein + 12g sugar- BUT OPTIMIZED for gylcemic response. THEY are SOO delicious- I bought 12 at Target. ~ AEROBIC EXERCISE~ I know! I was stuck doing 2 days & got into a rut about it. I changed routine and I do a MIN of 60-90mins EVERY day. I try to take a class everytime Im in the gym & then I focus on another 45-60mins. I did the bowflex treadclimber one hour and burned 750cals! after taking a class! LOL!! I also do the elliptical trainer. I'm not killing myself - just about 2-2.5hrs in gym- not like before- and Im sweating a lot more-AND I'm seeing results in 3 wks- so Im doing sumthing right. I do weights 2-3 times wk. ~ Take all your Vitamins~ I feel so healthy and lucky that I haven't been sick all Winter! Hope that helps ! Donna 327/199/150

I'M EXCITED!! I MADE 199.7 TODAY!!! IN THREE WEEKS!! I WAS 209!! YA!! I'M GOING TO START MARCH IN THE 190'S!! I REMEMBER THIS TIME LAST YEAR- WHEN TAMMY & LORI & DAWN- WERE ALL GETTING HERE. I GUESS IT JUST TOOK ME A LITTLE LONGER I KNOW ALL YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN UNDER FOR SOMETIME- BUT I CANT REMEMBER THE LAST TIME - MAYBE 30 YRS AGO- THAT I WEIGHED THIS #. AND I WAS NEVER A SIZE 14 OR SMALLER..SO IM REALLY HAPPY & LOOK FORWARD TO DROPPING MORE! I KNOW ALL MY FRIENDS HERE CAN APPRECIATE- HOW HARD IT IS TO LOSE WEIGHT AT 18MOS OUT- BUT IM PROOF IT CAN BE DONE. I INCREASED MY PROTEIN, UPPED THE EXERCISE TO DAILY 60-90 MINS, CUT OUT GRAZING, AND EATING 3 MEALS & 2 SNACKS. iT ALL JUST FELL INTO PLACE FOR ME. I FEEL SO LIBERATED AND KNOW THIS WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SURGERY- REACHING THIS POINT. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR CARING AND YOUR SUPPORT. LOVE DONNA

Tammy girlfriend- how are you? We have missed each other! Thanks for taking time out of your busy day - to pop in and say hi. SHHHH! WHO the hell is 50? and where is he hiding? I am teetering on 200 today!! YAY!! I remember when you guys were going through that "ONEDERLAND" entry , this time last year..and I recall you working your butt off on the treadmill to get there- NOW I know how that feels! I have been doing cardio 60-90 mins+ every day and have lost 9lbs this month. Ive cut back on everything not healthy- and busting my butt taking classes and working out And I can see some of the difference in only 3 weeks- so it must be good stuff! LOL Congrats on your new house- where should I send the excedrin to? YOU LOOK GREAT!! Hugs Donna

Hey... WOW...our 18 month came & went... Jeez i don't even remember acknowledging it... I'm hoping a couple more weeks of this "house" stuff & we should close, move & start our new life in our new house.... WOW that'll be nice.. I'll probably be MIA in the mean time, but thinking of you all every day. I'll check in when I can.. You're doing awesome.... I hope I can do all the things you're doing when I'm 50.... You're the best Tammy

Hi Donna, Its been a tough month for me. I've been depressed...but your post ha**** me or kicked me in the butt!! Thanks, girlfriend, I needed that! Yeah, I'll join you and get myself back to the gym...I love the place I go to and it is really nice to be with all types of people there! No one is judged for how they perform or how much they weigh. It is an encouraging place and I need to get myself movtivated and back again!! Thanks again for your post!! Lori 293/179.5/150