Weigh in 1/4/08

Hello Ladies and Gents, Can you believe - how much weight we have lost as a board? And that is with only a few responses amazing ... 2334.2!!! I had a violent 24 HOUR stomach virus on Saturday (thankfully it happened when hubby was home) IT WAS HORRIBLE!!!!! I had a fever and *everything* else that accompanies a bad virus. I am so glad its over. I woke up Sunday morning feeling like a new women. Thank you God! Last night the virus struck again my poor little Sofia ... was up all night sick. Poor baby! I hope this is the last of this virus ... please please please! I have been doing really good and I am very focused and "back on track" yay for me! So how was your week? here we go ... Starting weight 250.5 Last week = 140 This week = 140 Loss this week = 0 Total loss = 110.5 Current BMI = 22.6 Be Determined! quotes for the week People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power. Charles Simmons hugs, Britt

Good Morning So sorry you were sick Britt and poor Sophie doesn't it break your heart when your babies are sick. My 13 year old who towers over me was sick this week and I still feel so awful. I'm still not feeling 100% but after weighing in I'm certainly jumping back on my exercise this week. Starting weight 298.5 Last week = 158.4 This week = 160.0 Gain this week = 1.6 Total loss = 138.5 Current BMI = 29.3 I wasn't very happy to see the 160's and want to get back down to the 150's. I went to a Women's Health Fair on Saturday and had my cholesteral checked 132 and HDL was 65. Everyone have a fabulous week Deb

whooo hooooo for your cholesterol - Terrific! I hate seeing the scale go up! Try ... "try" not to let it get the best of you mentally and hit the gym! you'll be back to the 150's next week - just focus!!! Yes, when our babies are sick young or old, it stinks. I am 37 and was puking like mad and thought "is it bad to call your mom at 2am at 37 because you are so sick and want your mommy? " have a great week, Britt

Good morning everyone! Sorry to hear you and your baby were sick this weekend. I hope everyone is feeling better soon and no one else in your family gets it! I've had some ups and downs lately with my weight and it really bothered me a lot. But I am back to where I was a few weeks ago so that is a good thing. I'm now trying to concentrate on keeping my protein up and my carbs down. I hope everyone has a great week! Starting weight: 233 Last time I posted: 144 This week: 144 Loss this week: 0 Current BMI: 22.6 Susan

Hi Susan, Congrats on getting back to where you were ... nice BMI there Missy! Protein up carbs down - that's my plan every day! thanks for the well wishes for my sick little one hugs, Britt

I am glad you are feeling better... We have had a virus going through our house since Thursday. I have one kid home from school again today, I sure do hope they are all better by tomorrow.... I need a day without them... LOL... Here are my stats: Starting weight = 309 Last week = 181 This week = 181 This week's Loss = 0 Total Loss = 128 Hugs to All, Shawn M.

Ohhh Shawn, I feel for you - this virus is NASTY! staying is the same is a good thing sometimes ... right hang in there and Lysol everything! hope your family is feeling better soon - and that virus is GONE hugs, Britt

Hello everyone, I got the bug also, been sick the last 2 days, I sure hope I can knock it out quickly because I don't want to postpone my surgery on Feb 14th. Even though I didn't get to the gym much last week I still to my amazement managed to lose 4 more pounds. I may be from the one medication the doctors have me on to keep excess fluid from accumulating. Hope everyone has a great week. Alan H Highest weight--10/2001----------- 878---BMI---119.3 First consult -----12/2005-----------613---BMI----83.3 Surgery date-11/14/2007------------544---BMI----73.9 First goal under--500------------------498 Second goal under 400-5/14/07------399 Third Goal Under 300-10/1/07 ------299 Forth Goal--Goal weight-12/10/07--250 Total loss from highest weight----643 Total loss from 1st consult---------378 Total loss from surgery date--------309 Today---2/4//08-----------------235------BMI-----31.8 Total lost since last week----------------------------- -4 15 pounds below goal Alan Hartman Obesity Help. Com Certified Support Group Leader. Support Group Leader of The Men's Locker room. Support group for men in Springfield, Missouri.

Alan, I feel for you - this virus is for teh birds. 4 more pounds!! you are AMAZING! 15 pounds below goal (you better readjust your goal there MR... your body wants more!) get better QUICK! hugs, Britt

Oh, so sorry to hear of everyone getting sick with the bug! That has to be so miserable. I will count my blessings I haven't been hit yet. I didn't check in last week, so it has been two weeks. But I'm up a solid 2 lbs.! Although I've bounced as high as 4 lbs. over my last check in. I'm starting to transition off the feed tube and eat more, though my pain has not stopped. I just endure. I had an upper GI and an ultrasound last Friday. The upper GI shows I have severe reflux. And my pyloric valve is extremely small and squished. Don't know what that will mean. I have a follow up with my dr. on Thursday to go over the results and to see what else we may need to do. I got no indication of how my ultrasound went. So I will have to wait until Thursday. In the meantime, I found a wonderul masseuse! I got a recommendation from the rad tech and went down to the spa to make an appt. He had an opening when I walked in and took me right away! I have some TERRIBLE knots in my back from laying around so much. He gave me my second massage that week, and because I had had one earlier, he was able to get rid of two of my knots. Now I need to see my chiropractor for another adjustment. My back has really taken alot from this surgery. Starting weight 202 week before last = 104 This week = 106 Loss this week = +2 Total loss = 96 Current BMI = 18.2 I have bumped up to 108 lbs. but I haven't been able to maintain there yet.