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Hey November crew! I'm from the December crew. We just had a couple of questions for our November friends...... 1. we've all slowed down to like one-two pounds a month - yikes! Did yours pick back up again or stay like this.... 2. we have all started eating more - and wanting some of our old foods again - double yikes - normal? 3. are you getting nervous that your not going to make goal? Thanks for your input.. Candy 266/159/140 12/15/05

Oops! Surgery date should read 12/15/04 Candy

1) Mine has stayed pretty slow 2) I think it is normal, since it is our stomach that is operated on not our brains. That is where remembering that this is a tool to help us, not the cure. I slip up from time to time but I try to remember to get back on track with the next meal. As long as it doesn't become an every meal habit, it is ok. We are human after all. 3)YES!! I am currently on a stall. I have lost and gained the same 3 pounds for 2 months. I went back to the nutritionist from my dr's office looking for help. I am 25 pounds away from goal and really really want to get there by one year, but at this pace, it ain't gonna happen.

Mrs. 3M, Thanks for the reply! We know it's expected to slow down - just kind of a kick in the butt after nice quick weight loss! I agree - our heads were not operated on, just our bodies. I also have occasional slip ups. Stalls, you gotta hate them, but it sure makes you appreciate every little pound of loss! Good luck on reaching your goal - I know you will make it! Candy

Hi Candy, you are doing great with your weight loss!! I was a slow loser! In April I think I lost 2 and in May zero lbs!! I was so scared it was over!! I seem to lose more one month and then next month 1 lose only 1 or 2!! Check this out: May 0 June 5 lbs July 1 lbs August 3 lbs Sptember 7 lbs 1) So it seems like it picked up!! ??? 2) I know I can eat more but I haven't scarfed down a bagel with cream cheese yet (my old favorite). Emotional I think exercise has replaced eating for me. I work out any stress at the gym not in the kitchen!! (I'll keep my fingers crossed on this one ...so far so good) 3) I'm 2 lbs from my first goal of a BMI under 25!! Then I will continue to try to get to 147 (i'm 5' 6). I will have plastic surgery in March and I think that will shave a few lbs. From now to Mar I plan on working off as much as I can maybe I'll get to 140!! I WAS REALLY WORRIED BEFORE but now I think I will make it to goal!! Best wishes to you!!! ~Summer 240/159/157 then on to 147

Summer, I love your name!! I know you will make it to goal! You look beautiful - what's more - you sound like you feel beautiful! That's what it's all about girl. Your doing better than I at working out. Prior to summer I worked at five days a week, since summer began, I haven't been to the gym even once. I'm going to try to get back this week - got to firm that booty up! I noticed this weekend while I was trying on my size 8 jeans -tee hee - that my booty looks flat! Yikes! It does seem like it's picking up for you - great job on that - I'm sure it's all that work at the gym. Keep up the great work. My goal is also 140 - we'll get there! Candy