Weekly Weigh In week of 3/10/08

I am definitely on cloud 9 right now. I'm at work right now looking up cruises because that's one thing we definitely want to do again. We went on one the first time we were together and had a blast. Valorie, I'm sorry things didn't work out with the 5dpt. Just keep plugging away and stay away from the carbs. They are worse than sugar for me. If I need to gain a pound, all I have to do is THINK about having some bread! lol. Good luck!!! Susan

WOW, Susan! WHAT A POST!! Congrats all the way around - Reaching the 130s!!!!! YEA!!! Buying several pairs of SIZE 4 pants!!!! WHOOPEE! Reconnecting with an old love!!!!! SUPER! I wish you ALL the best! CeCe

Thank you so much, CeCe! It's been a whirlwind 1.5 weeks. My emotions are so high right now. I actually lost another pound overnight but it will probably come back on and I am okay with that. Now I just have to tell my ex-husband that I am dating Mark again. He didn't like it the first time and I'm sure he won't like it this time either. My ex and I are best friends and we have a 9 year old son together. He is at my house just about every day and we go places together and do things together. He knows I am dating someone, just not WHO. I really hope he won't be upset but he probably will be. I'm waiting for a little while to tell him. I don't know why. Can you say Coward? lol. Thanks for the encouragement!!! Susan

Britt, I just read your blog and applaud everything you wrote. I could have written the exact same thing. I admire you for writing it and letting people know that this is never easy. This far out from WLS, we deal with all that we dealt with prior to WLS except that we often get reminded that we can't eat the amounts - dumping!!! Still, grazing is a big hazzard. And, allowing ourselves to eat those foods that we never dreamed we'd eat again opens doors we never thought would be opened again. So, thanks, Britt! Thanks for the reality check and for letting us know we are not alone! This is TOUGH! We need this board MORE THAN EVER these days. When Britt admits it is tough, we ALL know it is tough! Britt, you will get those pounds off again. Keep your focus! We can all do this!!! My weight is up a little and I know I've been eating too much. I tell myself part of it is anxiety from my upcoming surgery. Yes, I'm sure that's true. Part is failing to plan my meals all the time. Part of it is pure rebellion. Part of it is allowing myself to be out of control. And, finally, part of it is muscle building. Knowing my upper body is going to be "out of commission" for a while, I've worked really hard on building up muscle prior to surgery. I'm truly pumped up right now! Lots of lower body strength training too. Haven't forgotten the cardio though! Anyway, here's the stats: Starting weight: 245.25 This Week: 132.50 Total Loss: 112.75 BMI: 22.7 CeCe

Thanks for reading that long entry! you are a trooper Cece I agree this borad is VERY needed these days how exciting that your surgery will be here soon ... don't focus on being out of commission - focus on the end results !!!! hang in there Cece thanks for all of your support hugs, Britt

It's just not fair. When my skinny friends get the flu--they can drop 5 pounds in the blink of an eye. I only had a piece of toast in three days and stayed the same weight. I didn't drop an ounce! I still weigh 133. I haven't exercised for weeks because of my cut fingers, so I've lost almost all of my muscles. I'm hoping to start back this week, so I'll probably post a gain next week! I'm sorry about your gain, Britt. It happens to all of us. Just bru**** off and continue on. You are the poster child of success! Wanda

Wanda, thanks for our kind words I hope you are feeling better from he flu I cannot belive you stayed the same ..eating NOTHING! HOW IS YOUR FINGER? WORK? HANG IN THERE! Hugs, Britt

I know what you are going through Britt, I was there 10 weeks ago. I went up to 197 from 189 in a week, got it down to 190 and stuck there for 8 weeks. I finally got back on track and it started going down last week. You will get back there. Starting weight 349 Last week = 186 This week =184 Loss this week =2 Total loss = 165 Phyllis

phyllis, yes, it is not easy that is for sure - it gets harder for me glad that you are REALLY back on track BRAVO to you! ***nice 2 pound loss*** soon you will be in the 170's have a great week!!!! Britt

Well, I Had a major gain a few weeks ago and I never posted the ACTUAL gain, just that I had a gain.... I have lost a couple since then, so I guess (since everyone else is being real) that it is time for me to do the same.... Starting weight 309 Two or Three weeks ago ( I can't remember) = 181 This week = 189 Loss this week = gained *8* Total Loss = 120 (and proud of it!!!) I was actually up 10 pounds and have dropped 2 of those, now I just need to keep on track and get rid of the rest of that weight that I gained.... If I could just give up the wine..... LOL...... Not gonna happen.... OH.. and those darn Girl Scout Cookies... Although I have been pretty good and just eating the 100 calorie packs.... They are sooo good I could eat a whole box, but I won't!!!!! LOL I did buy about two cases of cookies though to support my daughter's troop.... I promise I won't eat them all.... but I may eat a few here and there..... Sorry!!!!! But at least I am being honest about it... HUGs to All, Shawn M.