I walked up until a month ago when I joined the gym. I do a variety of things, but usually stick to what burns the most calories. I especially love the arc total body trainer. It's like an eliptical machine, but slightly different to give you a total body workout. Best wishes to you! Sherry 259/173.5/130

Let me first say that having WLS has been the most amazing thing to ever happen to me in my life, newbies or pre-op. Please do not be discourage by what I am about to say. I must first say I was blessed to have a great surgeon and at least ONE coworker turned good friend that supported me along the way as I try to reach my goal. Right now I am stuck at 90lbs loss in 6 months. I work out a lot and lift weights and as I have been told many times that may be why I haven't hit 100lbs lost eventhough most people look at me and think I have. Hell I wish! While my health has improved greatly and I am appreciative everyday that I can walk up my stair without pain. My skin doesn't break out at night anymore, I don't have high blood pressure anymore, I can sleep at night finally. I am still not happy. The past few weeks have been a challenge for me. I have had a lot of outside factors interfering with my life. The biggest issue for me to be honest is that I am 24, I am single, no friends, no boyfriend, no nothing. I work, I workout, I go to school, I come home. I know this is so corny, but I am really at my witts end with traveling life on "Single Road" I really don't know what I am trying to say or what I mean, but I will say this, if you have someone in your life that is a great support system and truly loves and cares about you and is NOT hurting you in shape form or fashion. Hold on tight, you have been blessed with a gift that many people wish they had. Have a great day.

I bought two bra's from VS. One that I LOVE, a full coverage T-shirt bra and the otherone, I hate because it's a plunge T-shirt bra and the girls fall out of it.. The bra's are not really padded, but lined and stiff..Both are underwire.

D.S. thank you for your reply. Congratulations on your loss, I think that's awesome! Water is definitely something I struggle with as well. I printed a calendar to keep track of my water intake because it's so important, especially during the summer when dehydration is common where I'm from. I can't wait to get to a size 16, hopefully soon. I wish you the best and keep up the great work. Elisa

Wow Pat it sounds like you are doing terrifically! I'm going to be 5 months on the 13th and so far I've lost 65#s. I'm working on exercising more because I know that will help me lose more. Thank you so much for the reply your hard work is really inspiring. Elisa