Hi all, It seems that we may have lost some steam since our year anniversary. Well, I have a bit of advice for those who are kinda sitting back and saying what now?? Believe me, I needed something to get motivated. I was at a complete stand still all summer long, so I had to have a little chat with myself. How can I expect to lose weight in the winter when I can't do it in the summer? Yikes, I was scared. I have lost 112 pounds but, I still have over 100 pounds to go. So....I went to bariatriceating.com and ordered some protein powders. Now, I certainly am not a big fan of the taste of protein, but, I needed to do something. WOW!!!! They are fantastic. I love the new Cappaccino flavor. All of the Nectar and Matrix brands are wonderful. If you are struggling with protein, I urge you to try these. You can order a sampler pack to see which ones you like before you order the big canister of them. That's what I did. Anyways, enough of sounding like a spokesperson. I am now getting my protein in and have dropped 4.5 pounds in the last 2 weeks. Hopefully that puts me back in a downward motion. One other thing that motivates me is the program "The Biggest Loser" It's a very inspiring show. It's on Tuesday evenings. I encourage everyone to check it out. If the people on there can lose major weight by exercising and eating properly, then we all can do the same (and them some) because we have our little helper. It's kind of ironic. The first season of the show debuted last year on the sameday I got out of the hospital after surgery!!! Check it out.

hi there ive not lost any in the pat while either im bouncing back and forth witht he same 3 to 5 lbs, luckily im at goal now but let me tell you its cary seeing the pounds go up even if it is a pound or two. Before surgury id swear i cuold gain 5 lbs by looking at a big mac funny how things change isnt it.

Hi Brokenwing - I'm concerned about the same thing. I did drop 2 pounds this week - but wish I were down to your weight !!! It seems the weight plateaus, drops, goes up, plateaus again. But overall - it is still coming down slowly. I just hope I can get down to below 200 #s (hopefully much more). I just wonder if I'd exercised more and watched my intake closer if I'd have more off by now. Am 52 y.o., so far have lost 142 pounds but I spose tomorrow will be back up in weight a few of those pounds again! Am having heartburn and am concerned I might have an ulcer so have been unable to eat much recently. Thanks for posting this - I wish there were more people responding as it helps to see what is going on with others at this stage of the process. 370/228/160? -142

Hi Susan, I tried to post a reply to you early this morning but it would not got though. I sent you a private email insted. I hope you got it. Your pictures are wonderful, you have came a long way and look great. Brokenwing

Kolbrun, Thanks so much for your reply, you have given me hope. I checked out your pictures. Lady you look awsome !!!!! Brokenwing