Yipes! You look hot! I haven't seen your updated photo in a long time and I am so jealous! I have been at an almost stand still since November. I lose and gain and lose and gain. The same 10 lbs seem to fluctuate. My Dr. told me in the beginning that goals are good but you should be aware that 90% do not reach it. Once your body loses a lot it tries very hard to keep what it has. It is a shock to your system. To be losing still is a grat tribute to you! I really want to lose 20 lbs. My friend does too. So we started today. We are not making it a goal of 20 though. Here is the deal: The one to lose the most lbs. from June 1st to July 1st wins. The winner gets treated to the spa for a facial while the other one watches the kids. Our husbands kicked in also. The winner will also get a pedicure and manicure from the husband. I woke up this morning and worked out hard. I am determined to win! I have a gym in my house and don't spend enough time in it. I plan to visit it 5 days a week now for at least an hour each day. I am going to the store to get a diary now for my weight and food and work out regime. I am hoping this will jump start me again to lose weight! I will let you know if it worked! your sister in WLS Chandi 305/197/?

Hi Karen! I've been craving anything that is mellon like or orange juice!!! I don't know if it's the weather or just me, but I just do. What I have been doing is try to eat what everyone else does, but I still can't eat a lot at a time. We had chinese food the other night and I took sooooo much cause it looked so good and only ate a bite of each thing. I still don't eat tuna though, for 25 years every Friday my mother would just flip over a can of white tuna onto a bed of lettuce, along with maybe some mac and cheese, and claim it was dinner. Who Knew? But I havent gained so I guess it's ok. Hugs.... Judy

First of all Karen, YOU LOOK GREAT!!!! I didn't even recognize you at first.... WOW!!! Your meal planner looks good overall... One thing I would suggest trying is to increase your caloric intake just a bit... Sometimes if my caloric intake is too low I will sit still in weight for a long time (like I am now)... I try to do 1200 a day if possible now... Sometimes I go way over and sometimes I don't even come close to hitting it... I'm not sure what you were told by your surgeons office regarding calories/fat/etc. but I was told I should try to get 1200 in a day... I know everyone is different though... You've done great... Don't be so hard on yourself hon & NEVER compare yourself to others... I was doing that and it drove me nuts... Keep on keepin' on... You can get to where you wanna be! Chelle

Thanks for the compliments on the photo change. I figured it was time for an update. Hey, if I can't get more weight off.... maybe I can find a way to stretch... as I am a shorty at only 5'3". LOL Karen G

I was the same way last night Donna, I didn't even realize who Karen was until I looked at the profile. Karen, you look marvelous!!!! As far as your menu goes, it looks fine to me. Wish I ate that good all the time. I also don't make meal plans. I have a hard enough time coming up with meal plans for the family, and I just eat whatever I fix for them. Just with alot less of it. I do know we all lose at different rates... I haven't lost any further than where I am now at 175 in like 8 months. I'm beginning to think this might be it for me. However, between being sick and my surgeries, I had actually gone back up to like 193... thankfully, that has come back off now.... Just keep doing what you know is right for you... it has brought you so far already. Hugs, Susan