Have you adjusted to how much you eat? No It is definitely a daily process, but most of the time I am in control Are you still losing? Yes and no. I go up and down 2 lbs every month and probably will for life Do you have a new Valentine this year??? Hubby, but I don't like V Day How many pieces of chocolate will you have??? and don't lie!!! Co worker brought me sugar free Russell Stover, small box. Already had 3 and feeling kinda strange, so I think I'm done tasting How much weight have you lost to date??? 126 from highest, 95 from surgery How much % of total excess weight have you lost??? 95% SOrry I don't come here much, but drop in when I can. Hope all are as happy as I am Tee

Hi All, Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Have you adjusted to how much you eat? For the most part yes. Are you still losing? I haven't lost since August. I've maintained since then. Do you have a new Valentine this year??? Same Valentine that I've had for 25 years. How many pieces of chocolate will you have??? and don't lie!!! I don't eat chocolate unless it's sugar free. Since I don't have any.. I'd have to say none. How much weight have you lost to date??? 125 from highest. 92 since Surgery How much % of total excess weight have you lost??? About 41% ~Angel 255/222/130 at goal!

It's nearer the my surgery date so I will answer up front so you guys know I do participate: Have you adjusted to how much you eat? No - I still order a large popcorn at the movies and wonder why before the movie even starts I'm finished and the bag is still full. Are you still losing? Yes, slowly but surely Do you have a new Valentine this year??? No Valentine at all How many pieces of chocolate will you have??? and don't lie!!! I will have 3 pieces of delicious dark Chocolate tomorrow - I am so looking forward to it! How much weight have you lost to date??? Have lost total of 127 lbs How much % of total excess weight have you lost??? 74% (almost to that magic 75%!) Hang in there guys... now the hard part begins and we to be successful and keep it off!!! B

Dear Sheila, Hey! Your letter could've been written by me!!Years ago(1997) my GP put me on Prozac to loose weight! Prozac has a side effect of anorexia(go figure!).It didn't work for me. I had surgery on 11/30/2004.I lost 70 lbs in the first 5 mos.I've regained 5 back.I continue to bounce up and down the same 3 pounds every week. I know why!! Bad eating habits,coupled with VERY LITTLE exercise.I never liked to exercise,which explains why I reached a top weight of 265lbs(day of surgery).If I liked to exercise,I wouldn't have become this big(DUH!!!!!) Years ago(2002),I joined a "ladies only" gym,telling myself "this time it Will be different,I will loose weight".I went for 2 mos( out of a 2 year contract).I say all this to say"I hear you!!"I totally relate to what you're talking about.On a positive note,I had the surgery to get off my medications(all 7!!).2 for diabetes,2 for blood pressure,3 for cholesterol.I'm still med free!!!Hence, I tell people I'd do it again(have surgery!!).As you can see,I can't offer advice(I'm in the same boat!).But I can offer my friendship/understanding/support. Congrats on your trip to Maui.Hope you had a great time.Feel free to email me back. Paula

Hello MY NEW FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 SAME BOAT! I am 5'4 and weigh 165-169 (depends on the time of day). I haven't lost a pound since about last May. That's a crime.... I found I can lose if I stop eating after 7pm at nights. Sadly though I have trouble keeping that off. My scale and weight FLUCTUATE 12 pounds. I will weigh 160 one day and 167 the next day. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? I am a champ at protein, water, and vitamins. I have a weakness for popcorn (lowfat) and an occasional oatmeal cookie. Exercise is not my friend. It's nice to know I'm not alone Love, Julie 228/207.5/166/135