Join Us--Weekly Weigh-In 10/15

I foresee a lot of long sleeved clothing, I get too cold already! Starting weight 349 Last week = 197 This week = 196.6 Loss this week = .4 Total loss = 152.4 Have a great week, Phyllis

Phyllis, isn't it funny the smaller we get, the colder we are! I foresee a lot of long sleeves this year too! Congratulations on your .4 pound loss this week and your total loss of 152.4! You are doing fabulous! Wanda

Yeah, really!! Before this last year, I didn't own any long sleeved clothing, and didn't even have a real coat. I just wore jackets in winter because coats were too heavy. Phyllis

Hello, November Buddies! I know I've been absent from the board for the past week and I've missed it. I read but never have time to answer but please know you are all in my thoughts. I had a second plastic surgery consult last week and think I'm going with the second guy but I've made an appointment for a third. It's such a big decision. Valorie, you are doing GREAT posting your plan and I'm sorry I haven't followed your example. I plan to every day it just seems time gets away from me! Despite that, my eating has been very good. I think my weight is just stabilizing a bit and that's not terrible because I know there will be a good bit of panniculus and other loose skin removed. People are telling me I don't need to lose any more but with all this loose skin, it's hard to know sometimes!!! I have lots of muscle and finally the definition is showing up really well in my arms. Too bad the underarm skin hangs so much or I would be showing my shoulders to the world!!!!! I will try to be more in touch this week. Otherwise, everyone stay strong, resist temptation because this is the time of year our tool is tested!!! I'm still resisting sugar because I fear even one taste will lead to a spiral downward but I'm feeling myself drawn to starchy carbs. Thankfully, I still feel a little sick when I eat some of those and even dump on some fruits so my tool is doing what it is supposed to do. I just need to remember grazing is dangerous and fight the pull of emotional eating. My shortterm goal is to hit the Century Mark by my 1 year surgiversary! Stats: Beginning Weight: 245.25 Height: 5 ft. 4 inches Last week: 148.75 This Week: 148.25 (YET ANOTHER 1/2 POUND WEEK - SLOW as molasses!) Loss: .50 Total Loss: 97.00 BMI: 25.4 (A curse of being short! I WANT TO BE NORMAL!!!) ALMOST THERE but it's like pulling teeth to get there! CeCe

Hitting the century mark by one year is a good goal! I know that you can do it! You are almost there now! Congratulations on your .5 loss this week! Only 3 more until you hit your 100 pound mark! You and I both suffer from the curse. I'm 5'4" too. Too tall for most petites but too short for regular clothes.

popping in late ... I have been fluctuating with weight gain for the last several weeks. I seem to be holding steady at about 154 but I am trying hard to control the incessant snacking that I seem to be doing. It is just crazy how much of a failure it makes me feel. The worse part is that I am quite sure I am not even truly hungry, I believe it is boredom snacking. I am trying very hard to ignore it, but not always with success. I am going to try to participate more here and see if that can get those last few pounds off. I am shooting for a goal of 140-145.

Hi Barb! Good to see you posting! I know what you mean about snacking. Isn't it awful how those snacks just call our name throughout the day? Don't let it make you feel like a failure. Just remind yourself that you got all the way down to 154! Congratulations on your success so far. Keep on going and you will see 140 before you know it!

OK... I know we are past Monday, but I did weigh myself on Monday, I am just getting around to posting my results though.... Just been really busy with my new job and planning for my son's wedding shower that is this Sunday.... Here are my stats.... Starting weight = 309 Last week = 182 This week = 179 Loss this week = 3 Total Loss = 130 ***** I finally made it to the 170's ****** Woooooooo Hoooooooooo!!!!!!! Shawn M.

Shawn, Woooooo Hoooooo for you! A three pound week is terrific. And to hit the 170 something mark is even better. You must be working your butt off, literally, for this job and wedding. Let me know if you need a transplant. I still have plenty to donate! Albeit a bit saggy and baggy these days. Have a great rest of the week and keep on that losing streak. Valorie

Thanks Valorie... I could use a little bit in the breast area, but other than that I am doing just fine thank you... LOL.... I am a bit baggy and saggy myself in many areas.... LOL Someday I will get that taken care of though... it may be a while, but someday..... Thanks again... Shawn M.