I noticed that in myself recently. I tried to cut back on the calories so that I was under 1000 and I stopped loosing weight. Now I'm back around 1200 and I've lost 4lbs above the water fluctuation. Thanks for the encouragement! I was getting quite depressed about the whole thing!

Kristen, I am guilty too of the same thing. I've stalled, the first time for 4 weeks and this time more like 8 weeks. Pecan Shortbread cookies , even though sugarfree are also my downfall. I just decided to cut them off cold turkey. I had to stop myself yesterday from going to Taco Bell and ordering a mexican pizza. I can never eat the whole thing but just liked the taste. Maybe that is why i've only lost 96 lbs. I even went and bought a treadmill, 2 ellipticals and a home gym before my husband left to Iraq in February. So I would have no excuse not to exercise, RIGHT!!! I've been very bad. I pray every night and thank God for starting me on this wonderous journery, since the day of my surgery. But I really heard myself the other night and wondered how ironic i sounded. Yes i'm blessed to have had the surgery and it be a success, but I wasn't really helping on my part. After realizing that i'm hurting myself more than anything i've decided to get my butt into shape. I've started walking, a fast, mile everyday now on the treadmill. I bought a pilates tape last night, so i'll be starting those today. Hang in there darlin. Remember we can turn things around and achieve everything that we have in mind. Also, when I pray I ask God to give me the strength and will power to overcome the obsticals and hurdles in my way. Here is my email if you would like to keep in touch. [email protected] We can make it. Don't give up and give yourself more credit because you do deserve it. Monice

Welcome Tina! We only have a few "regulars" here, and the board moves a bit slow at times...but its a great resource and place to come for tips, motivation or just to rant about something. It sure is nice to include a newcomer! WAY TO GO on losing 125!! Excellent! Jenn 250/232/164/143

I noticed you were looking for a few more posters to this thread . . . so here goes: B: South Beach Cinnamon Creme Bar (220 Cal, 19 Prot) L: 2 oz Baked Chicken/no skin (84 Cal, 16 Prot), 1/2c Baked Potato (57 Cal, 1 Prot) S: 1/4c Life Cereal (41 Cal, 1 Prot) D: 5 oz Shoe String French Fries (250 Cal, 3 Prot), Chili (86 Cal, 4 Prot), and Cheese (83 Cal, 5 Prot) Total: 820 Calories, 33 Fat, 87 Carbs, 50 Proteins . . All my water Not the best choice for dinner, but I always try to eat healthy so I splurged. Didn't make my 1000 calories for the day. But that's good, I like to shock the system once in a while.

Hi Fellow October'ers! Just found this board today and wanted to say hi. I'm from Alabama and had my surgery in Mobile. I'm down 125 pounds from 374 since October 14. Any way, just wanted to check in and read what's going on with other people who are the same amount of time post op as I. It will be interesting to see if I'm normal. haha Thanks, Tina