didn't make my goal

So I didn't make my goal weight of 225 by 1/25. I got down to 228, but then gained 1 lb to 229. So I missed it my 4 lbs. I'm still not upset because like I said a few weeks ago, I went through a "shrink", and lost a bunch of inches all at once. I've bought a ton of clothes lately and they are all in size 20's or 18's, and the 20's are baggy in the butt. I still think 50 lbs of the 63 I've lost is out of my butt. I'm still in a 2x in tops. I've set a new goal of 192 by 4/17/06. That will by a 100 lb loss in 6 months. Since I've only lost like 6 lbs this month, it's pretty ambitious, but if you don't reach for the stars, what's the point? Of course, Onederland will be a nice "on-the-way" goal. On a different subject, my Dad was moved out of ICU today and into cardiac rehab. He's met with a bariatric specialist, who had the surgery herself. 450 lbs to 130 lbs! She runs a daily support group my dad will join, and in the future he may have a revision of his stomach stapling he had 25 yrs ago. I am in Orlando now. My exercise today was chasing/pulling my 4 yr old around Sea World for 8 hrs. I'm pooped as heck. I found a restaurant on site that specialized in healthy food, and ordered grilled chix from room service for dinner. Yesterday wasn't nearly as good as today food-wise. Tomorrow Alex and I are going to Universal Studios during the day and then John and I have a gala to go to at night. I haven't worn heels in forever, so I hope I don't fall and kill myself. I have the most awesome beaded tunic from LB to wear with black pants and strappy sandals. Of course I'm famous for changing my mind last minute so I brought other options too. It's actually pretty chilly here. It was a high of 68 today, but windy, and I get cold all the time anyway. This weekend it's supposed to warm up to mid to upper 70's....can't wait!!!! Maybe I can finally get into a pool! Its been weeks since I've been able to swim. I was home for less than a day before we left on vacation, and in that day I did laundry, packed, took Alex to tumbling class, signed him up for spring soccer, and joined the YWCA, as my YM membership is up in a few days. Oh....and I went to the library too. No time to do much else. I figured I'll be doing enough walking this week to compensate for lack of "formal" exercise. I even ran today, playing "you can't get me" with Alex. I usually don't run unless I'm being chased with a sharp instrument. I still feel like a fat blob, but at the same time I feel healthier. As soon as I'm home I'm going to finally post some pics so you can see the changes. My face and butt are unrecognizable....to me anyway. I had to get a lesson on how to apply my makeup because my face is so much thinner! We have internet access at the hotel until we switch over to the Disney resort, so I'll be lurking around. I hope everyone's doing great. Vi...glad you're not puking anymore, Dawn...the "shrinks" are the BEST. Everyone who's posted pics...you all look absolutely WOW! I'm about to drop from exhaustion now, and I still have to bathe cause I stink like fish. We spent $40 buying raw fish to feed the various animals. The smell won't go away...it's stuck on my new clothes!! OUCH! At least I can get the smell out of my hair(hopefully) I'll check in soon! Stay cool y'all! Sheryl 292/229/160 Ps.-Erin...I concede....I will NEVER catch up with you. You are doing so great! I bow to the winner. I hope it warms up for your trip here later this month!

Hi Sheryl, Glad you made it to Orlando! Sorry you didn't make your goal, but 100 lbs in 6 months would be great. I hope I can do the same, but we'll see! I'm down about 10 lbs this month, but I figure if I can keep losing about 10 lbs a month, I'll be happy! I'll take what I can get! Vi

Welcome to my state girl!!! I hope you have fun!! As for not making your goal..............well when I went to the surgeon yesterday I was 301. I was going back and forth between 299 and 301 and so happenly when I went in yesterday it was 301 so I didnt make my goal either. Oh well............this too shall pass. Take care and have a lot of fun!! Keke 368/361/175

Hi Sheryl... I am so glad to hear that your father is out of ICU and you made it to Florida!!! Don't worry about the weight. You have been under a lot of stress. I bet you lose while your on vacation! Please call me sometime to talk. By the way...it's not a race hunnie, we all lose at different paces. I fight for 2 weeks at a time to lose 5 lbs. So we are all going through a different battle, and it SUCKS!!...lol. I will be in Florida next Saturday. It's supposed to be 74 and showers grrrrrrrrrr. Take Care: Erin 292/217/130

Sheryl, I'm so glad they've taken your dad out of ICU. The bariatric support is a great thing, too. I know you're exhausted from your day at Sea World, but it must be a satisfying exhaustion. Have a wonderful time running after your son Have fun! Cheryl

YOUR WEIGHT LOSS IS FANTASTIC, MS SHERYL!!!!!!!!! YOU DIDN'T MISS YOUR GOAL BY MUCH SO I'D SAY YOU GET AN "A" ON THAT! I WANTED TO BE AT 202 (THE WEIGHT I WAS WHEN I MET NICHOLAS) BY MY BIRTHDAY NEXT MONTH, BUT MY WEIGHT LOSS IS REALLY SLOWING DOWN & I'M IN THAT "UP 1 #/DOWN .50 #" STALL THING. BUT, I'M STILL GONNA TRY ... STILL HAVE 21 #s TO GO TO HIT THAT. OHHHHH YEAH, I'M LOOKIN' FORWARD TO "ONDERLAND" AS WELL. I HAVEN'T BEEN IN THAT CATAGORY SINCE 1995-1996 ... WHOAH, THAT'S A LONGGGGGGGG TIME! SOOOOOOOOO GLAD YOUR DAD IS DOING BETTER & HERE'S PRAYIN' THAT HE GETS THE REVISION - THAT WOULD SO HELP HIS HEALTH! I AGREE ... I LOVE THE "SHRINKS". MY INNER THIGHS ACTUALLY SMOOTHLY SLIDE PAST EACH OTHER NOW. OH MY GOSHHHHHHHH! SHRINK AWAY!!!! SOUNDS FUNNY, BUT TOMATO JUICE WILL TAKE THE FISH SMELL OFF YOUR SKIN ... MUST BE THE ACID IS ALL I CAN THINK OF. ENJOY YOUR VACATION ... GOD BLESS DAWN & NICK