1229 + 107 = 1336

Better late than never, I guess. Busy week preparing for vacation next week so I won't be posting next week. I'll check in with you all and read your posts though when I get back. This is our first family vacation in 10 years and we are going to a water park and Six Flags. My kids are so excited since I have never been willing to go to a water park before. Also, this year I can ride all the rides at the amusement park. We went to an amusement park 2 years ago and I was to big to ride some of the rides. How humiliating to hold up the line and have everyone stare while I had to walk off the exit and they then filled my seat with someone else. But NOT this year, YEAH. I am so thankful for many things this journey has brought me and that is one of many. Pre-surg wt: 290.6 today's wt: 183.4 total loss: 107.2 Wt still to lose: 38.4 Loss for the wk: 1 I have hit my surgeon's goal weight of losing 106.5 pounds. Now I am shooting for my personal physician's and my goal weight of losing another 38.4 pounds to be 145. So excited that I at least did meet his goal and he thinks I can now meet this new goal when before surgery he told me we'd wait and see. Have a great week everyone!

Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Cheddar and Chicken This delicious salad is packed with flavor! The calories are reduced by using low-fat yogurt & mayonnaise instead of regular. Ingredients · 1/3 cup plain yogurt · 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (I use Smart Balance-it's got Omega 3) · 2 tbsp lemon juice · 1/2 teaspoon paprika · Salt and ground pepper to taste · 3 cups broccoli flowerets · 1 1/2 cups grilled chicken breast or cooked chicken, cut in strips · 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced · 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half · 1 cup lowfat or fat free cheddar, grated Instructions 1. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with the mayonnaise, lemon juice and paprika. Season generously. 2. Add the remaining ingredients, stir well and let stand a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Wayyyyyy to gooooo, Kath! You're an AMAZING woman and a HUGE inspiration! 4 lbs to goal! I'm still at 25-30 lbs to goal, but you know, if I stay at this weight and never lose another pound I'm still much happier, healthier and fit than I was 106+ lbs ago! I'm amazed how fast this past 10 months has gone! My 10 monthiversary was on the 2nd. I can't believe it's almost a year already! What a journey! I can't wait to see what the rest of my life holds for me. And I can't wait to see what the rest of our journies together hold! I love ya girl! Keep up the great work! Brenda

Hi Everyone, Yes, getting closer to goal, but still a ways to go. Highest-391 Surgery Date-364 Today-221 Total Loss- 170lbs! Only 50 more to go to my surgeon's goal. Things have slowed down a lot lately, but I am seeing a huge difference in how my clothes fit in the last month, so I guess that is what really counts! Have a great week everyone! Jenn