Bye Missouri

I didnt get a chance to post before I moved. But if you don't know already, I have moved from Missouri to California. My Missouri friends will be missed, but know I will always remember the fun times we had at our get togethers!!! Love you guys!! I"ll still be here lurking and posting on occasion, never will forget ya!!! Michelle

You'll be missed Michelle...but, I know you'll always be around!

You will definitely be missed. I am really sad that I was never able to meet you in person.....Please by all means keep in touch with everyone.... God Bless you and your family, Rachael

Wow, from Higbee to California!! I'll bet that's a culture shock. Are you living in a big town or a rural area? Did you get transferred? How are your kids liking things? How much weight have you lost by now? We'll certainly miss you, but keep in touch.

Well my friend My ANGELLETTE !!! You made the big move from sticks to Hollywood you go Girl .. I am so gladf you landed the job and are finally enjoying life ... You look awesome . We love you and we will never forget you i know i wont .. You was my angel ((((( Hugs))))) Keep up the great work .. and e-mail me anytime [email protected] sherri

You look great.

Michelle!!! I'm so happy I had the pleasure to meet you at our Missouri Board get-togethers! You will be missed, but I know we'll keep in touch thru email and the boards......and if you ever make a trip out this way again, make sure you let me know and we'll do lunch! Take care and I wish you and your family the best! Shelli

You look great.

Wow, Shelli, I can't believe how great you look! I started out a little below you but I've only lost 140 lbs and I seem stuck here. I have another 90 I want to lose but I can't seem to get it jump started. Any advice? I'm concerned about that 18 month window. I have about another 5 months until I reach that and I want to lose all I can by then. What kinds of things do you eat these days? Do you ever have carbs? I admit that is probably my problem. There are a few carbs I can eat and that seems to be all I want. Let me know what advice you have. Teresa

Hi Teresa! Thanks for the kind words. The only advice I can offer is to go back to the basics. Increase your protein, drink your water, eat low-carb foods and try to keep your meals at 8-ozs or less. If you feel the need to snack...eat peanuts, sunflower seeds or beef jerky. My typical daily diet consists of a protein bar and skim milk for breakfast, and then for lunch I usually eat a tuna lunch pack, or a lean cuisine meal, or a small salad. And then I eat whatever the family is having for dinner each nite, but in a much smaller portion. The only exercise I've been doing lately is walking...but I walk ALOT. I've lost 242 lbs so far, and I'm still losing, but at a much slower pace. My 18 month anniversary was on 10/14 and I've lost 2 lbs since then......so maybe I'll get lucky and continue to lose even after the honeymoon period is over. I am only 8 lbs from my doc's goal to have skin removal surgery...which will remove another 20 or so pounds! I can't even imagine being that skinny, especially after starting this journey at 430 whopping pounds. It has been alot of fun. I love the compliments and it is a blast shopping for size 14 pants and Large size shirts....especially when I started in 6X shirts and size 34-36 pants! Keep your confidence up and just go back to the basics. That's the best advice I can offer. Bye bye, Shelli Down 242 lbs.......and still counting!