I am horrible about working out. I keep saying that I NEED TO, but don't. I work midnight shift and when I wake up, I get my shower right away to go pick my kids up from Daycare or from my mom's house and once I get my shower I don't want to work out and get sweaty. BAD, BAD excuse... I KNOW!!! I actually did better this past winter. Don't know why. This summer I have just been running from here to there and not getting any exercise in. I want to tone up before plastics. I wish I had time and $$$ to get to a gym and try out some exercise class or work a little with a trainer, but I just can't do it right now. We got a trampoline for the kids, but with it being like 90 degrees here, I can't stand to be outside. I do try to do some laps when I get to my mother-in-law's neighbors pool. That's been it, though. Good for you for getting in some exercise. I wish I were more motivated right now. Keep it up, girl. Hugs, Tabby

Felicia, I am right there with ya gal. Having started out super super morbid obese, I get a tinge of regret when I see everyone reaching goal, or close to it. Although my take is a little different. I remember commenting at my support group when I was 250 pounds. If I never lost another pound I consider my surgery successful. Just in the amount of weight I did lose, and the freedom from losing it, in terms of ability to move and live. I never truly believed I would see Onderland. Having delt with being fat my whole life, the 190's was a lifetime ago, when I was just a girl. I do think your exercise will give you renewed hope and progress. I was 356 when I joined the gym in January. Just since May, when I hired my trainer, I have lost 65 pounds. Exercise does help, no doubt. And the more progress you see, the more determined you get. I am guilty of not ever posting much, although I did read the board nightly. I guess Im feeling the need for more contact lately. I am in unchartered terriory weight wise. Its a little scary and intmidating. My life has changed so much, and I am much happier. But I am scared of what comes next. Know what I mean? I have been thinking about why the posting is scarce. Maybe just because its summer. We all went into this last fall. Winter is a time of people being home more. Im thinking thats why people posted more. During the summer, everyone is so busy living, getting out doing things, having fun. I appreciate everyones and yours, posts that have kept me on the stright and narrow all these months. Im sorry I never posted much. Heres hoping a renewed vigor will come to our board! Lauri

Susan have a great trip!!! Be safe!!

Felicia, and every one I am also still in the loosing phase. I have another 12 lbs to go. I know I am close to goal but I started all of this at 320 lbs.... I was a very unhappy person. The closer I get the more I feel like something is gonna happen and I wont make it. Is that sad or what I still dont believe I can get to that number the magic goal. I also have never made it to any maintenance phase in any diet. I have never in my life weighed what I weigh today. I really dont post much cuz I'm not too great at writing and sometimes I worry that I will make my self look stupid, But I do read every post and I miss them just like you. I really love your honesty and I admire how far all of you ladies have come. Amy

I have decided that as much as I love losing weight and getting in shape I am VERY lazy at heart and just want it to magically happen *sigh*. And WHY it doesn't just magically happen I just cant understand *grin*. I WANT to miss it. I WANT to WANT to do it. I guess after what 3 times to the gym now hahahaha I cant be expecting that kind of "Ah ha" moment yet, darn it. Good luck on that last 10lbs. Did you ever think you would see "that last 10lbs"? *huggles* Felicia =0)