update- 50-50

Well I had great success losing weight in the first half of the year & have been a dismal failure for the second half. I had a lot of problems with my band being overfull until  August. I lost weight but not in a good way. I was very close to onederland when I was unfilled in early August. My weight jumped a few pounds & stayed there for a couple of months. The last 2 months I have been in a deep depression with the eating pattern to match. I have gained a lot....I am ashamed to say how much. The good thing is I am sure it will come off again. I have not given up. I am planning to recommit after New Years. I figure that there are just too many temptations around right now. I am thinking about doing a 2 week fast (with shakes) to get myself on track. I just don't want to trigger depression. I have been feeling better with a medication change & I don't want to risk that. I am not giving up. I have refused to buy bigger clothing.  I am down to just 5 or 6 outfits, so I have to start losing or go nude!!

I know how you feel, I was doing well, with just 10 lbs to go to my doctors set goal for me, but during this last month I have gone completely out of control, I am eating lots of sweets, nuts, and any food I can put in my mouth. I find december to be extremely stressful, I just dont enjoy christmas, too many parties, too much expectations, and too expensive. Humbug!!!  Hopefully after christmas things will settle down, and I will be able to get back on track. If you want or need a daily check-in buddy to keep ourselfs accountable or just to chat, moan, ***** brag, I would really like that. Hang in there, we will do better in 2011. Hugs

maybe the buddy idea will help. I will talk to you after New Years.
Merry Christmas!

Oh my Charlene, you have had an awful go of it. Look at what you have done though. I seem to remember you out walking and geo casching and all kinds of exercise. Even if you had not lost an ounce the increase in exercise alone was a blessing. I cannot exercise at all so I love reading what you are doing. You are an inspiration to me.  Always have been. You are always ready to reply to everyone who comes to our board. You have staying power no matter what hardships you are going through, You always find time and the right words to encourage someone else. Look at all the ones who had their surgery since we had ours and have left never to be seen again. Not you. You are right there with open arms to welcome and encourage. You are a definate asset to this board. You cannot fail because you ever stop trying Charlene. I sincerely hope and pray for you to have an easier time in the comimg year. Blessings to you and yours my friend.

P.S. If you look anything like me naked, please don't go outside in the nude. Freddy couldn't cope with the rioting. LOL

Thanks Mary,
I kept up the exercise until a couple of weeks ago. Christmas has edged out most everything else. I will get back on track in a week or so.  I am still geocaching. I hear you about the riots. My tummy is racing the girls to check out my shoes. Any way, Merry Christmas, Perhaps we can meet in person in 2011.

I have gained too. It was 15 pounds now it's 20. I don't feel good in my body and inside too. I don't want to stay at that weight and I will loose it. I promise you. I was feeling very good a few months ago. I was in onederland too.

I'm sure you don't have gained that much, We can help each other if you what. 1 pound at a time...

Have a Merry Christmas!