Update time...

Ok Sandy is right we haven't done an update in a long time. I know that I am really down with my weight loss right now but hey.... lets put it in writing and get back to supporting one an other. I'll go first date:9/27/06 Height 5'8" starting weight: 281 current weight: 167 and holding goal weight: 135 lowest and hold at 145-155-its a long story..... size: 10-12 come on guys lets fess up were we are at donna

Well, it will be one year on 9/13/06 I started at 301 and am now at 221. goal weight 150 to 160 total loss 80 pounds. I have really been a slow loser and it doesn't seem to be changing. It has been over a month since I lost anything. I have decided to star****ching the calories. According to a web site I went to (it was on this site I found it can't remember the name) anyway there it said with what I weigh now and what I want to weigh I should be eating 1200 calories a day to lose. That is what I am going to try. I also need to stop snacking. I got into the habit again and can't seem to stop. I realy want to get under that 200 pounds and it doesn't seem like I am ever going to get there. I know I haven't been exercising either, it is just something I have always bee bad at. I just hate it. I did do swimming for a while but got tired of that real fast too and I usually like to swim. It seems like I am doing everything possible to sabatoge myself. Well good luck to everyone. It will get better. Carol W

Hi Carol, you're doing great!! Keep it up. I think we all are experiencing the snacking thing. That's hard. I remember my surgeon told me when I asked him what the main reason was that people gained weight and he said grazing!! I am so bad at that because I don't eat much at a sitting so then I eat more frequently. You'll get to onederland before you know it!! love donna

Hello everyone! Date: 9-22-05 Height: 5'4" Starting Weight: 241 Current weight:145 Goal Weight:135 Size:8 Ok so I've been at a stall for the last month....losing inches slowly though....I just changed up my exercise routine and I'm trying to add another day I was only going to the gym 3 times a week and "being active" the other days...but I'm not too upset. I have had a lot more head hunger lately, mostly because its slowing down at work and I'm bored, but i recognize it and make myself wait an hour and if I'm really hungry or still really want that snack or whatever then I can have it. Thats working so far. How is everyone else doing???? Vieve

Ive been gone forom the boards for awhile,,computer problems etc. But Im finally back so heres my update. Starting weight-322 pounds Current weight - 203 pounds Starting size- 26-28 tight Current size- 14/16 (havent been this size in my adult life!) Height 5'7 Age-59 My newest pics look like an extreme makeover, its amazing to me. Im not sure who the person in the mirror is, or how she is supposed to act. I guess I have to get to know her. I find myself snacking too, but I never get over a thousand calories,,not that I measure them, I just dont eat much and my snacks are usually cottage cheese or cheese or peanut butter on a spoon. Sometimes I eat sugar free ice cream bars or chips. Inches are coming off in "clumps", I mean I go for awhile and dont lose any, then drop a bunch. I feel great, and have lots of energy, so Im getting ready to rejoin the work force. This surgerys the best thing Ihave ever done. And miracle of miracles, no hanging skin!! And at my age!!!

Hi donna surgery date 9/27/05 starting weight 290lbs current weight 185 the past year has been life changing for me, I feel great and I look great, the weight has been really slow lately but thats ok.

I am in out patient rehab and I am doing great !!!! Got my laptop back !!!! Been getting along with husband the best I can. He hurt his back and is home for awhile. So here we are. I am doing alot better than I was the last time I posted Date: 9-21-05 Height: 5'8" Starting Weight: 272 Current weight: 149 Goal Weight:150 Size: 6-8 or 9/10 0r 11/12 HEALTHY I am trying to maintain my weight at this point. And trying not to lose anymore than I have already lost. My sister in law told me today. I looked to thin. I am finally smaller than her and also smaller than my older twin sisters. Who are not happy with my weight lose and are on a constant diet. They have always been thin. For the first time since high school. I am smaller than they are. Of Course They say. I took the easy way out. and also say. I had to have all my stomach cut out to lose this weight. So much for them. I just try to keep away from negative energy.

Hi Barb, you are doing great!! I cn't believe you're 149. That is awesome. I'm glad to hear that that you're in outpatient rehab, I think that is good for you Barb. I hope things go better for you, and that you and your hubby can work things out. Take care Barb, and I miss you around here!! love donna

Barb, So glad to hear that you are getting some help. Hopefully you will be feeling better all around soon. Try to keep the negative thoughts that others are planting in your head out. Believe me I know it is harder than it sounds. Let meknow if you need to talk. Christine

Barb it is so good to hear from you. I was starting to get worried. If you didn't reply to update I was off to writing you via e-mail. It is good to hear that you are seeking help. That is such a hugh step. I haven't been so good at keeping up. Depression had set in and I hate to admit when things aren't going well. I am so very happy (but jealous) of you. We started out at the same weight you had your date 1 week before me, but we had been losing just about the same. You though were an animal about your exercise, and I admit your are my inspiration to get my a@@ moving. My goal is to get to 143 lbs and when my weight stabilizes to stay no higher than 155. To see that your at 149 is such a joy. Don't worry about what other people are saying-- unless it is your Dr's. -- there just jealous of all your hard work. d