Britt, I know you aren't happy with maintaining right now but at least you didn't go UP!!!!! So, that's positive and give yourself credit for that! I, on the other hand, did go up. I'm 132 today but I think what I'm going to start doing is weighing each day, adding them up and dividing by 7 and getting an average for the week. That's what I used to do (my friend in Ct. has done this for years) and it works. At the end of the month, you add the weekly averages and divide and get a monthly average. Then you can really see if you are going in the right direction. I know I haven't posted in the last few days but I've actually done pretty darned well. I have been planning, staying out of restaurants and having some good conversations with myself (fighting back with those sabotaging thoughts!). Just want to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to Shawn who has posted some GREAT "give yourself credit" posts. If you haven't read them, go and check them out. Shawn, I am so impressed! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! You are inspiring me! CeCe

Well I had a good vacation and that's all I'm saying. I'm getting back on track this week. I'm joining in the Beck Discussion group and am exercising at least 5 times this week. Everyone have a fabulous week Deb

I truly feel your pain Debbie... I have gained back about 20 pounds myself.... It is a hard thing to go through... I am so terrified of going back over the 300 pound mark again.... Anything you can get I would take.... I can't even imagine how hard it must be to re-locate after RNY.... I know most dr's won't take your case if they didn't do your surgery.... I don't know what advice to give you other than to keep calling, keep trying and eventually you will hopefully find a doctor to take your case.... I will keep you in my prayers that you get the support and the help that you need.... HUGS, Shawn M.

I got another one..... We had a huge party today for our youth pastor and his wife... They are leaving our church and moving across the state for a new church... It was a sad day, but I have to say...... I DID NOT have any cake!!!!!!! I ate some pulled pork and some salad and that was it.... I was soooo proud of myself with all the choices of food and goodies that were there..... YEAH ME!!!!!!! PLUS I walked to the party instead of driving (about 1/2 a mile each way)..... Another Yeah Me!!!!! Just had to share.... HUgS to ALL, Shawn M.

Great Great Great Post CeCe ... I LOVE these !!!! ok your list was terrific (whooooo hoooo cece ) 1) I had my tea as planned - and yes Cece IT WAS TASTY! 2) I missed the gymn this morning ... but jogged 3 miles when Paul came home from work ...we took the kids to the park - they play and I jogged 3 miles a win win situation! 3) They all got MISTER SOFTEE ... I SAID NO THANKS! 4) the twizlers (2 bags that I bought for this kids that werte ON SALE) - are calling my name I've said NO ALL day .... I am bringing them to this party tomorrow and know that they will all go BYE BYE)