I'm exercising and trying to firm up, as well as to lose these last 10 pounds or so. I'm still waiting for that magic time where I am supposed to "miss" exercise after I firmly establish the exercise habit. So far, it is still a chore -- but I can see the difference in my body. It is hard to find the time, as I still have one child at home (a senior this year) and a more-than-full-time job.

OUCH! Sorry to hear about your back! I sure hope it gets better soon! I can't imagine being on bed rest now. You have to be going NUTS!!! Feel better soon!! *huggles* Felicia =0)

Man you are singing my song. Ok so not stuck in the 220's for 3 months but it seems like I have been at or about this weight FOREVER! What is up with that SHEESH! LOL I am sure hoping that starting out this new work out routine kicks my higher loss pace back into gear. We are going to make it. We may have to drag each other along till we get there LOL but hey at least we will get there!! *HUGGLES* Thanks for the reply! Felicia =0)

Hi ya! OH I have a billion things I would like to type in response to what you said. Basically all in agreement. I know we are all busy. Me to but I still try and find time to support those that have supported me along the way. NOW with that I am not saying "NO one supports etc" thats just silly and not in any way what I am meaning. But everyone has to pretty much admit that they have poofed. Even I did it. But not because I was to busy for the board. But because I guess I had my feelings a bit hurt. Then when people who do come back its to post an update about themselves (which is GREAT to hear how things are going) with a little note at the bottom that says "I read the posts all the time just don't have time enough to reply". I don't understand this. You have time to post about yourself. You have time to READ the posts but you don't have time to support the people who have supported you? Heck most that even do the drive by updates don't even bother to reply to the ones that DID take time to reply to them... *sigh* I guess its just me... Its not the first time the "leader" comment has come out and for a while there it felt like I was doing a whole lot of leading and there wasn't a lot of being led going on. *Insert my selfish moment here*. Which is totally my own fault. I tend to barrel into things full speed and then actually expect people to not only keep up with me but lol give back at the same rate of speed. Its not fair I know *shrug* but its nice when it happens. And I am not saying it didn't/doesn't happen. Guess a little more often would be nice is all. I would love to follow for a change lol. Ok off on a whine tangent there lolol I hear you about the goal weight. I picked 150 as a goal because it was the highest weight I could be at and still have a normal BMI. In no way do I feel that I am not a success if I don't reach said goal lol but sure would be nice. Keeps me focused forward I guess. I lost 200lbs. I am already a success. The rest is just gravy. I do have a long way to go though. Not so much in just pounds but in mental state to. Next week is my "coming out" moment and I am scared. I am scared that I will glow in the dark. Scared that I wont lol. Scared that I didn't do enough or lose enough or change enough. Its silly really. It's just a stupid date I picked as the end of the chapter of my life that made me feel like I could not go out side and have people see me. There wont be fire works or a parade ( ok actually there will be a parade LMAO but not for me). Its just a day I picked and the first day of the rest of my life. Most people I know picked their surgery day.. for me this will be my day. I guess I am selfish. I have no support system here (meaning where I live). My husband is wonderful but frankly he lives with me and doesn't count. lol My son is awesome but being 6 and a guy he doesn't "get it". The October board is just the place I felt like I could come and tell anything to and everyone would understand. I guess I just don't want anyone to "go away". But of course LOL I do want people to get out there and live... Ok I am rambling... Thanks for the reply and for "listening". Sorry to unload on ya lol. I SOOOO am with you on the plastics LOLOL *huggles* Felicia

Well, if you wanna call it a weight loss "phase". More like a major stall. I have 42lbs left to meet my dr. goal of 180. I have been stuck in the 220's for about 3 months now. I lost another lb this am, but then I gain 2 back during the day, and don't lose the 2 again for another week. it is depressing. gotta run, talk more later!