I'm so glad you are following up on this - I'm positive I've been covring up depression with food & right now - with all the stresses - I've been eating tons (well lots) of SF candy - which is my new addiction - that weirdly stays in the guidelines of what I can have - Yes... it gives me the runs - but "I feel better" RIGHT - love how I can rationalize myself into beleiving I'm "helping" - geez... My kindest loving thoughts go with you - to the shrink. Think I'll take the couch next to you Many hugs.

Are any of you slowing down on weight loss? and if so what are you doing to get it going again. any help would be appericiated

I think many of us are in your same situation in one way or another. Many people become addicted to food, just as they become addicted to drugs, alcohol, etc. It is very important that you have realized this and are seeking help! On another board that I frequent, a woman traded her addiction for food for an addiction to cocaine. So, it can be a very scary problem, I am soooo proud of you for recognizing it and taking care of yourself!! I think my new addiction is shopping! I always joke that instead of being addicted to food, I am now a shopping addict. I'll be skinny, but I'll be poor!!! lol!!! If you find the answers let me know!! lol! A

Well with the excess weight I want to lose (230lbs) I have lost 54% of my excess weight. WOOHOO! hadn't seen it like that. If I lose all of the weight I want, I will be at 85% loss of excess weight. Lise Lap RNY 11/29/04 409/291/180

Lisa, Your trip sounds so great. My family and I are going to Universal Studios/Islands of adventure the second week in June. Your great experience has made me even more excited to go! I'm so glad you had a good time! Debbie