(((((RUTH)))))) I'm sorry you've been down and struggling. Try not to be too hard on yourself. If the purging you did today was a once in a blue moon thing because you felt extremely uncomfortable, that's one thing. But if you think you might find yourself eating too much or the wrong stuff and using the purging to try to undo that, then yes, you should definitely get help. The same is true if you are feeling very down or out of control. That said, I will tell you that many of us will have bad days. Yesterday was a bad day calorically for me. Fitday saves my butt because it gives me parameters that I need. It's not for everyone, but it can be so helpful. Good job on the exercise and I hope tomorrow is better for you. Don't forget to observe your anniversary to remember how far you've come. Love, Sue

thanks Pam, sometimes it just seems slow but I am stilll glad. I could have never done this on my own. Lisa 279/182/150

((( HUGS ))) I'm sorry you hit a rough spot. I know how rough that can be. ((( HUGS ))) I am a big believer in counseling/therapy through difficult times. I have sought counseling following the death of my father (I was ten years old) and last spring when my health took a very sudden, rapid decline and I have a horrid reaction to a medication switch. In fact, I have just decided that I may need to try counseling again. . since I've been in this "funk" since being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in addition to have MS (and now maybe even lupus). I hope you get some "relief" soon! I totally understand what it's like to be in a negative place. ((( HUGS ))) Leslie

Dont know why but Ive started thinking about (and eating) too fast and too much. Ive done so well till a week ago. I guess it could have something to do with my hubby being suddenly unemployed, my allergies/asthma on overtime and spring break???? I still stay away from pasta, soda, sweets, and bread. HOWEVER...... buttered popcorn calls my name as does pizza. I even puked (like early wls days) from eating too fast twice lately. I still work out regularly, drink loads of water but.... I find myself "THINKING of FOOD A LOT AGAIN." I know NO foods are bad for us. I think the key is moderation. I just dont feel like I can "control" how much I eat if I eat anything non-nutritive. Tomorrow's a new day so its off to the gym again. I do enjoy working out. I think Ill write down everything I eat so I can be more "aware" of it. Thanks for listening. PS>I am in therapy discussing these things. Leslie -117

Great pic and you look great. Your butt doesn't look big at all... Shannon