Could this be it??

I had my surgery April 2, 2003. I have lost 110 pounds, but I am stuck at 180, I am 5'8" so my frame carries it, but I guess I am feeling greedy and wanted to go down a little more. My belly is still a size 16 but my hips and legs a 12. It hurts my stomach to have anything tight on it. I guess I really wonder if I'll lose anymore? I will admit to not always being faithful to my protein, but sugar has not touched my lips or hips since surgery. I don't want to know if I dum*****t. And I really really try to keep carbs at a minimum. OK, maybe I could do a little better in that area. But anyone out there feel the same as I do?? Is this it???

I've read that in the first year you loose 80% of your excess weight. In the next year you could loose the remaining 20% or a little more. Adding more fat to you diet can push you past the plateau. And don't forget, Spring is coming and just being able to go outside and having longer days of sunlight will help you loose a little more. But I've only read these things, I haven't experienced them at all. I don't even know what it's like to be able to eat normal portions and not be hungry all the time!! You are doing great. See ya!

Cheryl, Don't give up. You are only through losing when you decide enough is enough. Keep away from those sugars and keep those carbs in check. You may need to increase your exercise a bit to give your weight another kick start (and I know you have already been thinking about that). Just have patience and if you are doing the right things it will happen. Those 110 pounds didn't come off by magic. They came off because you did the right things (most of the time.....) I am willing to bet you will get more of those pounds off before you know it. I am concerned though about your stomach hurting if there is anything tight. Have you been checked for hernia's etc. Wouldn't hurt. Have a good one and GOOOOO HUSKIES!!! Linda

Hi there Angel , I'm a bit stuck too... It seems like I've been hovering between 183 and 179 for forever! Its just really slow-going now. I guess we are at that point that we see people writing about all the time... up until now its not really been work to lose the weight and now we have to put more effort to get the weight to come off. At least this is the way that it seems for me. I've been trying to get more protein lately, stay away from those evil carbs, and I'm going back to keeping my food diary. Keeping the food diary or at least keeping track on Fitday has really seemed to help. Also with the motivation from Tove and Cathy... I'm going to really push the exercise thing more. I guess joining the gym wasn't motivation enough... I joined and can count on one hand the amount of times I've been since. LOL But I'm going to check in to water aerobics... I really think that its something that I will enjoy. I love what you said about being in 16 hips/waist but 12 in the legs. Hahaha... Same here. I'm wearing 16W/18W waist but they swallow my sad little short legs. Kim

I agree with everything that Kimberly has to say. Excellent advice there. The bottom line- you probably are not done. It's just time to 'kick it up a notch' as Emeril would say! Good luck to you!

Dear Cathy For what I know about you from the last few month I'm convinced that you will loose more. I know it's easier said than done but exsersise really do help a lot!! For me it really helped when I started the Aqua sise...after that, one thing led to another and before I knew it I actully enjoyed doing it. ( I still hate the treadmill, but do it and let everything after that be my reward) If you want to learn some of the moves in the pool (very easy) I will be happy to "buddy up" with you at the YMCA so you can get the feel of it. You have showed so much determination allready, I'm sure you can do this also. Big hug from Tove

I know you are all right, it just gets discouraging sometimes. I have not touched any sugars and really try to keep my attitude positive. But sometimes it gets hard, thank you all for giving me a much needed pep talk. And your right Linda, I DO have a hernia and when I tried doing some sit ups this week and it hurt real bad and then I noticed my hernia was more pronounced and hurt like @#%$ so I am not doing those right now! I think it's this weather getting to me too!! I am going to the game tomorrow Linda! My first this year, and guess what the cool part is? I'LL FIT IN THE SEATS!! hugz to all Cheryl