Hey Tammy, I'm in!!!!!!!!!!! I started getting back on track at the beginning of the year. I joined a gym very close to work and it is great. So, my goal for Feb 15th is: 1. Get down to 179. I'm at 182.5 right now. 2. Drink 25 oz of water first thing in the morning...when I do this, I am able to get in 64 oz at least and must times more of liquid. 3. Increase my protein to 60 grams a day. 4. Excerise 5 times a week for 45 minutes. 5. Get to bed by 10 p.m. each evening to get plenty of rest. Okay, those are my goals! Lori 293/182.5/150

Connie, You're doing great. I'm so proud of you. Feel free to post daily. That's what this is for. We all really need to keep each other accountible. We know, first hand, what happens when we don't get on here & talk to each other... Keep up the great work. Tammy

Hey... Looks like you opened the door for all of us to get back on here & post more often again... Thanks girl... I created a seperate post today. Hope you're doing well... Thanks... Miss You Tammy

Wow it's been a while since I've last posted. I've been doing well. Staying pretty steady around 180, but working on getting it down. Went to see my surgeon on Jan 5th & was down 101 lbs from surgery on their scale (183). I met with Mary, the nutritionist, & decided I'd like to come back in a month to check my weight again. This is the point when grazing & eating more comes into play. I think knowing I have to go back in 4 weeks keeps me more accountable than an appointment in 6 months. So, on my scale I was 179 today. I saw 178 a couple weeks ago, but I'll take 179. Would love to be in the 170's on their scale when I go back on the 2nd of Feb. I know a big part of the stall in weight is lack of exercise . I've been working so much overtime that's it's unbelievable . We're also waiting to hear on whether or not we will be buying a house so that's been keeping me busy too. Not to mention the running with the girls . I really am working hard to take that 30 minutes for me. My sister got a pilates machine for Christmas & this morning I dropped the girls off at school & went right to her house & did the 30 minute workout. Wow those little moves really work every inch of your body. I'm going to try to make it my goal to do this every day this week. Smaller goals are easier for me to attain. My second goal is to continue to work on the basics. Uping my protein, keeping my liquids up & my carbs down. Choose healthy things between meals like fruits or veggies (if I really need something between meals.) Make myself stop & think before I grab something. Ask myself if I'm really hungry or am I just bored, tired, etc etc. I believe this is key to success. So, hows everyone else doing? Should I start to post a daily exercise log again??? Is anyone up for the challenge? I think we all NEED this right now more than anything. I miss all of you soooo much. I need to check in at least once a day again. You all helped me so much throughout this journey, I can't even imagine going forward without you.... Anyway, I can't believe I just passed my 17th month post op...wow . Let's set a goal to hit by 18 months. Doesn't have to be a specific weight...just something small & attainable... Of course I will start & I will put a goal weight as well, if I hit it, great, if not...I'll shoot for number 2-5. By February 15 I would like to 1. Be 176 2. Working out a minimum of 3 times a week (30 minutes each time) 3. Protein at a minimum of 60 grams a day (add a protein drink back in) 4. At least 64 oz of liquids a day 5. Continue with vitamins & calcium daily OK.....here I go......... Who's with me??????? Anyone??? Someone??? 1 person??? Come on ladies & gents............ Either way.....I love you all Tammy 291/284/179/176 by 021506

I know I late again! But have been pretty steady at 183 sometimes I'm down to 178 to 179 but sometimes up to 186. I have been doing pretty good with the water. Very good on the exercise (almost everyday). I don't want to sound like I've given up but I like the size I am now. My son called me "skinny"?!?!? But I feel comfortable at 183 or so. I eat 5 small meals a day. Drink water and exercise and none of it is a chore. I feel I can live life like this. I don't want to be a size where I have to exercise 2 hours a day and eat only 800 calories a day to maintain. I guess I'm looking for simple or maybe livable is the better word. I am so glad I had surgery. What I find surprising is people who have never seen me as a large person telling me I'm so thin! All I can say is I must "wear" my weight really well because 183 is really not thin to me. But I guess it might all be perception. I have really firmed up more then I thought. Still need a tummy tuck and need some addtion back to my girls but for the most part I'm not really jiggly anywhere. I actually jog a little. Me, the 365 pound lady jogging. It's really amazing. I thank the Lord every day for the decision to have surgery. My life is not better because I weigh less it just fuller. I like it. Everyone keep striving. Just remember where we were 18 month ago. No matter what the issues. I rather be here. Pam