288-286/283/206/147(doc) 135(me) 1 lb or 2 not sure.. gorton's grilled salmon/fish, chicken - anything grilled still have a bit of trouble staying away from soda (diet soda) but I think i might have a solution...i'm diluting it with water - it's not the greatest taste but making it nasty may break the psychological hold it has over me. Also, I've noticed I've been getting the munchies (im 6 months out) exercising i usually do an hr a day but have ad activites that has limited me a bit - but this week i'm back on track I try to exercise everyday whether I go to the gym or do it at home. I wore a skirt at work and had to run down the hall to get the reception phone and i heard my thighs slapping again each other - i quickly slowed down!!! hehahehe - i hope no one else heard me! Also, we were photographed at a dinner show and when i saw myself in the pic i was sooo excited - i looked like everyone else/normal...this time I wasn't the FAT girl in the pic..that felt soo good!

yay Jo! Fantastic! I'm so happy for you! ~Sue

Hi everyone! It's Monday... what better time for a status report! 1)high weight/surgery day weight/current weight/goal weight (if u know) 2)weight lost in the past 7 days/ weight lost in the last month 3)favorite food lately? 4)problems/concerns 5)exercising?? what and how often? 6)something new you've noticed about yourself at your new weight... ME: 1) 237/228/157.5/125?? 2) I only lost .25 lbs this week! / I've lost 6.5 in the last month 3) no new faves, need ideas... 4) no new problems except my daily bars are pushing my calories up a bit 5) exercising 3-4 times per week at the gym 35 minutes eliptical machine, then about 25 minutes weight machines and ball work. 6) ok two things: the back of my thighs are getting pretty toned! and... when I put deoderant on one armpit, the other arm flaps and makes a funny sound don't know whether to laugh or cry about this! Let's have a great week guys!!! Eat right, drink water, move the bod, support eachother!!! ~Sue

That is NOT a crazy question!! They do determine your "range" according to your age, height, and frame size. Your "goal weight" could be anywhere within that "range" that you are comfortable with. I chose the "top" of my range (135) because I just figured if I could get there I would be VERY happy!!! I think that you will "know" pretty instinctively when you have reached your "goal". Plus, your doctor should say "that's enough loss now!" Hope this helps you. Hugs, Pam

Wow Jo! You are doing SUPER!! I am just now getting my energy back, and wish that I would start exercising.... I am certainly happy for you!!! Hugs, Pam