Join us - Weekly Weigh in 8/27

Hello all of my November Buddies, If you are reading this as a LURKER - PLEASE JOIN US!!!! We don't bite! We wholeheartedly invite to join in and share in this support. At a support group I attend the leader handed out a straw to each person in attendance and asked us to put this somewhere where we'd see it everyday ...She asked "What was the straw that broke the camels back and made you decide to have WLS?" then she said when you look at this straw REMEMBER and REFLECT on where you are now and where you know you do not want to return. So (If you feel comfortable sharing ...) What was the straw that Broke the camels back for you? Was it your health - how you felt emotionally at some moment - how your close fit - the # on the scale (the list is so individual). For me there are a few straws ... Being a Mom to three young daughters and not being able to really PLAY with them like they WANTED me to, bothered me. It was my responsibility to be a good role model for my daughters and at 250.5 pounds I wasn't. My feet were in so much pain from carrying around so much extra weight, that there were nights where my husband would HAVE TO GET UP in the middle of the night when our two youngest were babies ... because of the horrible foot pain I couldn't just 'jump up' and walk down the hall ... it was a process for me to get moving. For me, as a stay at home Mom, that was hard to swallow (my husband was happy to help and never complained). I also hated how I felt when I got dressed to go out and face the world - it was emotionally painful. I FELT LIKE I WAS LIVING MY LIFE ON THE SIDELINES (I felt like I was pulling away from people) and I wanted more than that for me and my precious family!!! Making the decision was not easy, I researched for about 2 years and finally made the decision to GO FOR IT! I am a healthier - happier person and I live each and every day to the fullest! I FEEL SO BLESSED!!!! Here we go ... Here are my stats: Starting weight 250.5 Last week = 151.5 This week = 148.5 Loss this week = 3 Total loss = 102 ( Britt doing the Century Club happy dance) Current BMI = 24.0 Quotes of the week .... (I picked to this week :0) ) "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments." Jim Rohn "Discipline is remembering what you want." David Campbell Have a wonderful week everyone! Remember keep your eye on the prize YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! hugs, Britt

Sorry to be gone for so long but my father passed away2 weeks ago Sat. For me my straw was when my 5 year old nephew said Aunt Lianna your are fat!.That was it!!!!! It really hurt my feelings and I am someone that does not get her feelings hurt easily. Starting weight 286 Last week = 174 This week = 172 Loss this week = 2 Total loss= 114 Current BMI = 25.3

Hi Lianna, Sorry to hear abouthe loss of your father - i've ben thinking about you since you posted that he wasn't doing well sending ((((HUGS))))) your way!!!! you are doing FANTASTIC!!!! Thanks for sharing your "straw" Congratulations on your two pound week and your 114 total pounds lost!!!! hugs, Britt

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend filled with good food choices. I did much better this week on the scale and I contribute it to 2 things: better food choices and more cardio exercise. I almost completely cut out bad carbs last week. I say almost because I had a few things that had carbs but I was really conscious of what I was eating and tried to limit it. I also cut out all sugar except fruit sugar. No diet sodas (not that I drink a lot of that anyway), no junk. The worst "junk" I ate was some sugar-free jello with sugar-free whipped cream last night for a snack/dessert. I've added a lot of iron-rich foods too. Drum roll please : Starting weight: 233 Last week: 159.8 This week: 157.2 Loss this week: 2.6 I don't know if it was one thing that broke the camel's back but probably several things. 1) My body was hurting all the time, especially my feet. I was going to the podiatrist every month for cortisone injections for Morton's Neuroma. 2) I was getting more and more depressed by my overeating. 3) I dreaded getting dressed for work or going out with friends. I only wanted to stay home and stay in my pj's all day. I could feel myself spiraling downward and I was scared. There are many more things that pushed me to have this surgery but those are the top ones. Have a great week, everyone!!!! Susan

Susna, FOR YOUR GOOD FOOD CHOICES AND PUMPING UP YOUR CARDIO WORKOUTS! YOUR choices made a difference!!! keep it going girl!!! Thanks for sharing your "straws" Congratulations on your 2.6 pound week and your 75.8 total pounds lost!!!! hugs, Britt

Good Morning Britt, I have been taking a break from the internet for a few days and obviously have a lot of posts to catch up on. Congrats for becoming a century club member. You had an awesome week of weight loss.... So far, it looks like everyone has. Here go my stats for the week: Last Week: 125.5 lbs. This Week: 123 lbs. Loss for the week: -2.5 lbs. (Don't know how I still managed to lose ???) Loss since surgery: 140 Total Loss: 150 BMI: 19.9

((((CHRISTY)))))) I was wondering where you were Is everything ok? Glad you are back Thanks for the congrats ...I am THRILLED Another loss? EAT EAT EAT!!!!!! Sounds like you and KIM have to BREAK THE RULES!!!! Congratulations on your 150 total pounds lost!!!! hugs, Britt

HI Britt, Yes, everything is fine, just back in class for the the semester (working on master's) and trying to catch up on work. My son has been home with me for the past 4 weeks until he started Pre-School (yesterday) and it had me a bit behind on my actual work so I have been trying to catch up and too busy to do much else. We are still waiting on our social worker to come back for our last visit for the homestudy. I wish she'd hurry up, I am getting very excited now as we are almost ready to search for our newest gift from God. Take Care. HUGS... Christy BTW- You are so SKINNY, your latest pics are amazing!!!

Christy, YOU ARE ONE BUSY (HOT) ...MOMMA How did the first day of pre-school go? How was he and you? That's exciting that you are almost finished with your homestudy I cannot wait to hear about the expectant arrival of your NEWEST miracle (s). Keep me posted. thanks for checking my pictures out ... I feel skinny ... It is terrific!!! I just bought all new pants size 4's - I am THRILLED - i WOULD HAVE never DREAMED i'd end up a 4!!! What are you going to school for? hugs, Britt

Britt, First day of pre-school went great. He started at the Christian School he will be attending for the rest of his school career. It is expensive but worth it. The only complaint he had was the teacher said the prayer at lunch and he didn't get to say "His Prayer, from his heart". I posted a few pics, feel free to check them out. I am working on my MBA..... I have been at it for a few years now. Size 4, how amazing...... I never thought I would be there either. Somehow those are a little big now but I am hanging onto them figuring they will eventually be perfect. Hugs, Christy