YAY, Sarah! Congrats on being obese! (Sorry, Cindy, had to steal it...too funny!!!)

On a more serious note: your progression is so magnificient Sarah! The results you are achieving are an indisputable proof of courage and determination. I'm impressed and flabergasted! You rock!

Hi guys!

Sorry for checking in late...These days, I spend a great part of my time on work-related internet researches for a new project, so I try to keep the PC off during leisure time.

Glad to know that you guys are doing well!

Cindy and Nathalie: Continued progression is the name of the game but speed may vary...
Doris: Hurray for Onederland!!!
Derek: Doin' great buddy,  (btw, nice vlogs)
Brenda & Diane: Surfiing like pros!
Sarah: Wow, so much progress! Be proud of this new tummy...And tell us more about your vegan experience!

A get-together would be nice indeed!

Personnally, life is good. I'm oscillating between 176-177 pounds and maintenance is quite easy these days...Restricting carbs too much cuts my energy level quite a bit. So, when I feel "weak", I allow myself a little more starchy foods and it gives me some energy back...without really compromising weight maintenance. Still got to work on getting snacks in...

On the down side: So bored of people/clients telling me to stop losing weight!!! OK, probably sounds like I'm whining for nothing but some people don't seem to see that I'm stable now and they seem to think that I went overboard with that weight loss thing!!! A couple of persons even confessed to co-workers that, in their opinion,  I'm so much more "gentil" since I lost weight...What the f&?k is up with that??? Sorry, but had to vent that...

Have a good week!

Hi everybody,

I came across this article and thought I'd share...I've come across such doctors and still do. Just last week when I went for an ultra-sound.

Unfortunately not much we can do but try to find compassionate doctors but the best thing is if they not be so critical and biased based on weight because by doing so they may miss a very important diagnosis while harping on something that all us obese people are already aware of.

We know our weight...we know what we look like...we already know!!!

If they keep throwing it in our faces it doesn't open our eyes more...it closes us up and keeps us from seeking help that we may need and in turn cause greater harm. These are my two cents...let me know what you think:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-katz-md/obesity-of-blame -and-sham_b_834937.html


Hope you are all having a fantastic week!!
Hugs,
Ada

Yeeaah what a great accomplishement! Every new step is an immense victory ! Only us can understand somebody being happy to be obese! LOL and you have every reason to be proud and happy! Congrats!

Diane

Oh Derek...I'm so glad to see you back on here...how are you doing???  How are you feeling??  I sure hope all is well with your world...and tummy  :)