Your meal plan is perfect.  I'm seriously going to try to start tracking again.  I like your ratios.  Maybe I'll just eat what you eat!   I'm going to promise myself that I will start logging my food again.   It's the only way that I will get back to where I want to be!  I like the way you stopped the carbs at mid-day. 

Wanda

Thanks for starting this again Britt... I have thought of starting it, but have been so ashamed that I couldn't....

 Right now I don't want advice, don't deserve cheers but I need support (not that I think it will help at this point)....

Starting weight = 309

Lowest weight = 175

Current weight = 223

Most weight lost - 134

Current weight lost = 86

 Very very sad about my stats, but I am Keeping it real and reporting what is going on... There is oooohhhh so much going on in my life... but that is another story, another day and another time....  You don't even want to know.... Just keep me and my family in your thoughts and in your prayers.... 

Thanks for listening and for being there.....

 

All I can say is WTG Donna!!!!!  You rock....

I started at 309... my goal weight was 155... Never made it, got to 175 (thanks to an intestinal bug I had for 3 weeks), but down to a size 8/10.... I have re-gained back to 223 (oh that hurt to type),  and wearing a size 14 but I really need a 16... I get lots of dirty looks now from those that know I had the surgery since I have gained back almost 50 pounds...I know my family can tell, but they just avoid it and don't say anything, even when I bring it up, they change the topic.... grrrrrrrrrrrr

Anyway.....

I know about comparing yourself to others... that is a big reason I have not been on here much lately... Everyone seems to be doing so well with food, exercise and just daily life.... I am struggling with every aspect.....  You should be so proud of what you have accomplished and that you are maintaining your weight loss... It think that is the most important thing....  If you are keeping active and eating right then that is what matters and you will have a much healthier life... Just remember where you came from and look at where you are.....  You are gorgeous... always have been and always will be... but the important thing is that you are a healthier Donna than you were 2 years ago....

 it was great to hear from you..... I guess I need to check the board more often and post once in a while....

Hope to hear from you again soon....  

Hugs,

 

I just wanted to jump in and say hi too! Gosh-TWO whole years coming up for us all! I can't believe it.

I love that we can still wander back over and find each other. It gives me a safe feeling! I probably sound silly-but it really means lots to know we can come here and still catch up with each other and gather and give support!

Hugs and Peace,
Therese

We're definitely not a taking it personally kind of group! :-)  And it's important to do what is right for you.  I can totally understand why you had to back away and just be okay in your own head with yourself.  It's SO easy to compare yourself with everyone else and usually find yourself lacking even as others are looking at you and envying your progress.  Vicious cycle!!

I seriously do think they should do some kind of study on this.  I'm pretty sure I was creating a deficit every day too of around 1000 calories.  I don't understand why that big of a intake/output difference wouldn't lead to weight loss.  I can't imagine we're the only ones who have experienced this!  I'm definitely going to bring it up to my bariatric surgeon next time I see him.

Those bodybuggs sound cool...where do you get them at?

Corinna Q