Tonight I'm having friends over and when I get excited I tense up and can't eat. What a blessing! We're having chips and dips, but also veggies. Others will be bringing snacks as well. I want to wake up on January 1 without feeling bad or regretting what I ate the night before. Let's all lift a prayer for strength to "do the right thing" and make these new habits a part of our new life in the New Year. I chart my weekly progress on Sunday morning and last time I looked I was only 2# away from the 50# hurdle. That's what I'm striving for this weekend...not to see what I can get away with. I'm 10 weeks post-op today.

My surgery was on the 22nd. Started at 291# and now weigh 243#. Down 48# and reaching for that 50# hurdle. I've been coughing my head off for over a week and only got to water aerobics twice in the last 2 weeks. Hopefully I'll get back on schedule next week. It's hard for me to not compare weight loss numbers with others. It's definitely a personal journey. Blessings for your new life in the new year!

Hi Everyone! I had my surgery on Oct 28th and I am down 40 lbs - from 249 to 209. I feel great!!! I was stuck on 210 for almost 2 weeks. Hopefully I will start losing again! Good Luck to you all! Happy New Year! Miranda

My surgery (lap band) was on October 19th 04, I started at 305 and am down 25 lbs to 275. I wanted to have 40 off by the new year and did not make it...but I am still very happy with my loss. I will be happy at a continued 2 lbs per week that I was never able to do before and sustain it so the surgery worked! Best of luck to all of you.

Sarita, Protein is a problem for me too. You must be looking VERY good by now! Congrats! Sandi