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Hi everyone, I haven't had time to post in quite a while. I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and is looking forward to a blessed Christmas. Here ia a brief update on my progress. I haven't lost any more since my visit to the doctor on 11/03. I'm a little discouraged, but realize that most everyone plateaus at times. I know I haven't been getting in all the water and protein I need, so I'm going to concentrate more on that. I have actually figured out how to get more protein (protein powder in SF hot chocolate). I have also finally started to get all my vitamins in. I did pretty good Thanksgiving, but I did cheat a little - ate a little rice and some of my dad's wonderful homemade macaroni and cheese. Otherwise, ate shrimp. I have lost some more inches. Check out the figures at the bottom of my profile, if you're interested. Anyway, I just wanted to say hello. I'll try to post more often. Deborah 284/222/135

Hi Deborah, Try not to get discouraged, you are doing great! Most everyone start****ting major plateaus around month 3-5, it will pick back up and you will be at your goal in no time! I think I went about six weeks without losing one pound, but I lost inches. Keep measuring and you will see a difference. Try hard to get that protein and water in, it is very important. I did not have a problem at Thanksgiving either, I was worried that I would. I just got a spoonful of every item I liked and ate what I could of it and was very happy. I even had two very small pieces of dessert and savored the flavor. It was just great to see all of my family, most I have not seen since last Thanksgiving and they were all very supportive of my decision and very happy to see me so healthy and happy. I past my nine month mark this week and am very pleased with my outcome. I am down 113 pounds, from 240 to 127 pounds, from a size 20/22 to a size 4. I am ready to quit losing and start maintaining now. I just have to figure out how to do that now. Keep up the good work and keep the faith! Happy Holidays! Rhonda 240/127/125

Thanks for the encouraging words, Rhonda. Congratulations on your loss. You've done so well!! I look forward to getting down there one day myself. I guess I've tried to lose so many times and failed that I'm getting a little paranoid that this, too, will fail. I know it won't, though, because God brought me to this. I just have to remember that. God bless you, Deborah 284/222/135

Don't be discouraged! You body has to rest and catch up. This is why I am a fan of only wieghing monthly on your anniversary date. You were a brave soul to try the rice!!! It hurts unless it's cooked to a mush! I find the more I drink, the more I lose and I get so tired of drinking the same things very, very quickly. To get yourself in the holiday mood, I found some splenda sweetened drinks - cranberry flavor- at Fred's. They are about 16 ounces and are really good. (3 for a $) Not carbonated either! And I am not a fan of cranberry, but I drank 2 yesterday! Em who LOVES cranberries didn't like the drink too much. Try a variety of different flavors to keep yourself interested in drinking! Smoochies Arlies

Hi Deborah... Its about time for you to have a little plateau...I know you dont think it but 62 pounds in less than 3 monthes is fantastic... Dont sweat it. I was fresh out from surgery last Thanksgiving and it was hard but you did okay with what you ate. I have a hard time with rice so its not a big deal for me but I do miss it on occassion...esp yesterday when I cooked a roast and didnt have anything to put the gravy on. Haha... That shrimp is pretty good for you. I craved shrimp about that time out. You are doing really well.. keep us updated. Christine 275/155

Deborah, You are doing great! 66 pounds in three months...WOW! Best Wishes, Sonya Sumrall 275/188/135

For you! You're doing awesome! Don't get discouraged with the plataus - they stink, but seem to be common. Keep up the great job! HUGS Kimberly 235/157/135