Okay, I am now only 2 lbs. from goal! I dropped to 153 over the weekend. I decided to take pictures in a bikini so everyone can see what your skin "COULD" look like after losing 157lbs! Please be forwarned, they are not pretty! Erin 310/153/151

Thanks for the invite. I wish I could be there. Take care and congrats!!!!!!!!!!! Keke

Way to go, that had to feel great. I on the other hand will never be in a two piece but I wore a size 12 this year with one of those little things you tie around the but. Its the first time in my life I didn't wear an old lady bathing suit. Good luck and congratulations. Jane

Thanks erin that is really sweet. My 9th aniversary is in octobery along with my 1year surgery. I want to do something really cool, like a cruise.I know your wedding will be great. I would love to have done a beautiful dress. I have never even been in a wedding dress. I got married in a suit but it was the best day ever. Good luck. You look wonderful jane

Hi Ann~ I can totally relate with the "need" for sweets! I wish I would have never ever re-introduced them back into my diet!! I brought this up to my doctor on Wednesday and he said it's okay to have a bite of something so you don't feel like you're denying yourself. He said if I deny myself that, that I will only want it more and then in turn eat more of it. Yesterday, I made a big batch of the protein balls and put them in the freezer..I find those help take the edge off if I want something sweet. I also buy the little snack packs of trail mix that helps with the sugar and salt cravings. Also, something that has worked for me in the past and still does is peppermint (s/f mints, tea, gum)..something about it just doesn't make me want to eat the sweet stuff! Don't know if any of this will help you or not?? Take Care!