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Topic: RE: Finally! Anyone want to challenge for a July 4th goal??
Haven't been on this site in too long. I started at 377 and I am down to 241. I have stalled for about a month. I would like to kick start my loss again. I am feeling hungrier. I am trying to exercise in the pool but the wildfires in Florida have made the air very smoky so we are all staing inside a lot. I am very happy with how mfar I have come. I started at a size 32 and now I am in 20 or 22 slacks and 14-16 tops. I feel like a dripping candle in a chianti bottle. I want to go down to 168 so I still have work to do!!!
Regards to all.
Netta
Topic: RE: Join the July 4th challenge! Post your goal weight!
Definitely count me in. I'm at about 177-179 right now. I started at 285, surgery was 8/25.
I stall so bad that it really upsets me. I mean I will plateau for 4-6 weeks it seems. I really want to be at 160 by July 4th. I will try cardio 45 minutes to an hour 5 times a week and weights 3 times each week.
I plan to make sure to get at least 80 grams of protein each day and 70 ounces of fluids. Please wish me luck. I really need to do this!
And good luck to everyone else !!!
Topic: RE: 9 months out
Bobsgirl,
So glad for you. I too had surgery in 8/2006 and 9 month post op this month. However I have only lost 83 lbs. I started at 229 and down to 146 which is great, but I have been stuck there for about 1 month now.
I can eat sweets with no reaction such as yours. The only difference between now and then in the sweet department is I am satisifed after eating a little bit. Sometimes, my heart does race, but I don't get sick to have to lay down. I wi**** would have affected me more, to keep me away. I didn't try any sweets till after my 6 month. I just need to stay away, but it is hard sometimes.
I too can eat about anything, including steaks, ect.. I think I need to go back to eating a lot of protein to start loosing again. I will start on Monday. I have been on vacation this week, so my schdule is messed up somewhat.
Keep up the good work!
Hugs, Lavon
Topic: RE: July 4th Mini-Challenge
I could not find the post on the main board either. Will we be able to follow the posts here too? Im not out on the main board too often.
Topic: 9 months out
On the 14th of May I will be 9 months out. I have gone from a size 22-24W at 270 lbs. to a size 10-12 at 166 lbs. I have done well and am at goal. I love shopping. I am a regular at my favorite boutique- Goodwill. That way if I get carried away it is not a financial oops. My butt gones numb if I sit too long. Finally the noassatall pills worked. I am able to eat just about anything except beef (steak, roast) it just does not set well. Milk causes lots of gas so I have switched to soy milk. For the past month if I eat any sugar such as candy, muffins, yogurt, I feel bad in 5 minutes, heart races, I need to lay down. Which is a good thing because sugar has always been my down fall. Overall it has a good journey and one I am glad I took.
Topic: RE: Anyone Thinking of Plastics Yet?
Congrats! I have accepted a new job and did not have enough time off work to get my surgeries done before I started my new job this past Monday. I am planning to take some vacation at the end of this year and get my PS done. I will keep everyone posted.
Best of luck to everyone! 
Carrie
Carrie 
Topic: RE: Anyone Thinking of Plastics Yet?
I had breast augmentation (saline 500cc, under the muscle) on April 30th. So far so good. I told myself I would wait atleast a year to have plastics....well... I got over it. My Dr. said he would not recommend a tummy tuck, arms, or legs et****il I was 2 years out. I tried to talk him into lipo and he said it would not help my situation and that I would just be waisting my money.
After much talk he agreed to do implants 
I am very pleased with the results, every day keeps getting better and better.
Surgery day 8/22/06
Day of surgery 236lbs
Today 5/10 148lbs
Goal 140lbs
I am very pleased with the results, every day keeps getting better and better.
Surgery day 8/22/06
Day of surgery 236lbs
Today 5/10 148lbs
Goal 140lbs 
Topic: RE: Weight loss thus far...
Julie - You sound like you are just where I am emotionally. I HATE shopping. Nothing looks good. It doesn't matter that I am the size I am, because any of the things I think look cute on the hanger look crappy on me. The bat wings keep me from buying anything but tops with at least short sleeves - and there are so many dresses for the summer that are tank top style or spaghetti strap style - I wouldn't be caught dead in those.
And bottoms aren't much better. I have a big hanging apron that keeps the cute skirts from looking cute, and it keeps me from buying the size pants I probably really should fit into. My surgeon says there's about 15 pounds of excess skin hanging 
You need to eat - protein, protein, protein! I know it seems counter productive to keep putting food in when you are trying to lose weight - that seems to be how many of us are conditioned. You have to eat to keep your body from going into starvation mode. And do you exercise? Even a 20 minute walk per day will help boost your metabolism, help you burn calories, and show you a difference on the scale.
Good luck, honey! I know it's rough right now, but we're going to get where we need to go!
You need to eat - protein, protein, protein! I know it seems counter productive to keep putting food in when you are trying to lose weight - that seems to be how many of us are conditioned. You have to eat to keep your body from going into starvation mode. And do you exercise? Even a 20 minute walk per day will help boost your metabolism, help you burn calories, and show you a difference on the scale.
Good luck, honey! I know it's rough right now, but we're going to get where we need to go! Topic: RE: 9 months ut on May 8th.
I had my 9 month milestone on May 1st. I reached goal about a month ago, but have set a new goal to go about another 15 pounds. I've only dropped about 5 since setting the new goal.
I have a personal trainer that I am supposed to see 3 days a week, but I feel like I see my dentist for a teeth cleaning more often LOL. I am leaving in 14 days for a cruise, and I vow when I get back to work out at least 3 days a week and not to gain any weight during my cruise.
I have gone through some very odd emotions. I get sad sometimes - especially when I think of how great the weight loss has been, but I look like - pardon the expression - ****e when I look in the mirror. I knew I'd have hanging skin, but it doesn't make it attractive. I also am more aware now that this is truly trading one eating disorder for another. I fear a lot of foods, and crave the things I shouldn't have. My hair is falling out and brittle looking and my nails are so soft that they break just buttoning jeans some days. Although I am thankful I can button my jeans at all
It's only natural to go through a bit of depression, I would think. But if it seems to be all consuming, I would see someone.
It's only natural to go through a bit of depression, I would think. But if it seems to be all consuming, I would see someone. Topic: RE: Join the July 4th challenge! Post your goal weight!
Hi Lea I would like to join the challenge. Ive been doing ok but i have just 15 pounds to go to be at my goal and July 4th sounds like a great day to get there so please add me to your list
My starting weight 278
My current weight 170
My goal weight 155
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