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

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.

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

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

Welcome back, Beth! I'm like you--I never had any complications either I rarely even feel as if I have a pouch at all. I've never really felt any restriction. The only reason that I reached goal is because I counted calories and carbs religiously. After my plastic surgery in October I kind of got away from that and now I'm struggling to get back on track. I envy people that can just lose from the surgery and not have to work at it, but that is just not the way it works for me. I suspect that for you to reach goal, you may have to do the same. It's great that you joined the gym. That is a very positive step. I personally can't lose weight by exercise alone and not counting calories and carbs, but exercise helps keep me focused on my weight loss. I love to feel fit and strong as an added bonus. You are already down to a size 13, so you've done very well. Don't give up and you will get there! Wanda