My 1 year was great from a weight loss perspective. I was 6 pounds from goal. Then in the end of Sept my multiple sclerosis (MS) acted up which meant more steroids and weight gain. Ok... but the next phase of the medication and treatment thedoctors said that I couldn't do, but the doctors weren't worried. So I gained weight and was no better. My MS got really bad - I lost the vision in my right eye, so major steroids and follow up with major steroids that I am still on. I have now regained at least 15 pounds and rebroke 200 pounds (I'm sure). I have changed MS doc's completeley and am now on a totally different treatment and who knows how my body will react to this medicine - it is a medication that they use (usually) for anti-rejection of kidneys. Generally weight gain goes with this type of medicine. I also saw my surgeon during this weight gain phase. We did talk about the general poor food choices that I was making but that I needed to get healthy first and then we would get the weight off. He wants to see me in 3 months and wants the "last" 17 pounds off. I need to keep my head on straight health and weight can go hand in hand - I just need to learn how. Thanks for listening - I really have missed you all. thanks for listening. Ann

Well I have been waiting a whole year to see where I would be at this point and i am thrilled. I am down 154 pounds and 104.5 inches I started out in 32 pants and 3 & 4 X tops Now I am wearing 12 jeans and L tops. I am weighing 203 which still sounds like alot and it is but I will make my goal 1 day Thank you all for the support you have shown this year and may we all continue to use our wonderful tools Jennifer 361 / 357 / 203 / 175ish

Thanks, Babycakes!! ((HUGS)) Erin

Thanks for your kind words, Jeanne. It really has been an amazing year. Hopefully I will continue to be successful - I'd like to lose another 60-75 pounds, but we'll see what my body wants to do. Best of luck on your continuing journey - Kellie

Aww Deb, I'm sorry to hear that things just aren't going so well for you right now. If there's anything I can do to help, please email me. I'm glad you're going to go to therapy. You just need to work this out and find a way to get back to the happy you, who just isn't overweight anymore. I wouldn't call you dumb at all - you're smart to know when you can't quit something on your own. You'll get back to where you need to be. Cheryl