MONDAY WEIGH IN!

HAPPY HAPPY MONDAY TO ALL,           HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT WEEKEND. WE HAD MY DAUGHTERS SHOWER AND IT WAS SO NICE. EVERYONE HAD A GOOD TIME. ALL THE FAMILY WAS HERE AND WE SAT UP EACH NIGHT REALLY LATE  YAKKING WHILE THEY WERE HERE SO VERY TIRED NOW ..IVE NOTICED WE HAVE ALOT OF LURKERS CHECKING OUT THE WEIGH IN PROGRESS EVERY WEEK BUT NOT THAT MANY WEIGHING IN... YA'LL COME ON NOW AND JOIN IN. IT DOESNT MATTER IF NOT LOSING ANYMORE OR GAINING OR HAVENT EVEN HAD SURGERY YET. WE LOVE THE COMPANY! SO ALL ABOARD THAT ALL DREADED SCALE..... BEGINNING WEIGHT-397 SURGERY WEIGHT-386 LAST WEEK-190 THIS WEEK-190 ( LOVELY TIME OF MONTH UGH) HUGS MARGE

I am having my second period for this month. I don't know what is going on. Since surgery they have been all messed up. The first month I was bleeding real heavy. Second month barely nothing. Now this month 2 in one month. cramps, bloating and everything. WHY ME!!!! I manage to loose 2 lbs. I guess it is better than gaining. If I would have gained 2 pounds that would have put me in such a state of depression. Next week will be a better week. The good news is that I am 25 lbs from loosing 100 lbs.   BEGINNING WEIGHT-362(01/13/07) SURGERY WEIGHT-357(01/19/07-the day released from hospital) LAST WEEK-289 THIS WEEK-287

Certain hormones are stored in fat tissue.  When you lose a lot of weight quickly, those stored hormones are released into your system.  In turn, that affects the regularity of your cycle.  The first 6-8 months after my surgery, I often have 2 periods a month.  But as the weight loss slows down, the release of "extra" hormones slows down, and things should get back to normal.  But it's annoying while it's going on!   Hope this info is helpful -  Kellie

I am on my way back down I think.  I have cut out most carbs and the scale is going in the right direction.  Still want to lose 20 pounds before the wedding June 2. Hugs, Janie   Beginning weight-413+ Surgery weight 379.5 Today-243 Now 68 pounds to goal-Yuck! No more carbs for me! Evil, wicked things!

Hey, Marge, thanks for starting off the Monday weigh in.  Here's my numbers for the week -  Beginning weight:  396 Surgery weight:  386 Last week:  209.9 Today:  212.8 I've been going up and down in the same 3-5 pound range for about 2 weeks now.  Must be time to change things up again... Kellie

Good Monday Morning Everyone I'll admit, I've been one of the Weigh In lurkers I've decided to come out of the closet and try to be more active on the boards!!  Beginning Weight-492 Surgery Weight-471 (10/2/06) This week-338 154 lbs lost to date Have a Great Monday Everyone Hugs Theresa

Morning Everyone! I did good this week. Kept my protein intake between 70-100 g. I worked out, doing both cardio and weight training. I think I am going to stop the weight training for about 6 weeks. I will stick to strictly cardio. Im aftraid that the weight training is not causing my numbers to be as high. My results for the week are below.

Beginning Weight. 377.7 Surgery Weight: 377-375 Last Week: 318.8 This Week: 314.4 Loss: - 4.4 (Not too bad... even though I want to get back to my -7 lbs/week) Total Loss: 62.6 My 3 months appointment with my doctor is Wednesday, even though my 3 months isnt until April 30/ May 1. I want to have lost the reamining 14.4 lbs by then. Wish me luck and favor.  Have a good week everyone!

Just a quick comment on strength training - although it may cause your weight loss not to be as slow because you are building muscle tissue, it will be helpful in the long run because having a higher muscle mass increases your metabolism.  (It takes more calories to maintain muscle mass than to maintain fatty tissue.)  So by continuing your strength training and building more muscle, you actually increase your metabolism, thereby increasing the number of calories your body needs every day. 

It can be frustrating in the short-term because your weight loss may be a bit slower, but in the longer run, you may be better off if you continue with the strength training.  Plus, strength training helps reshape and redefine your body, so you'll look better faster!   Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide to do - you'll make the right choice for yourself and your body! Kellie

GOOD MORNING ALL AND HAPPY MONDAY!!      I DONT THINK I WILL EVER GET ONEDERLAND LOL!!!  I JUST HAVE 2 POUNDS TO GO SO MAYBE NEXT WEEK.  MAYBE IF I EXERCISED THAT WOULD DO YA THINK GUYS??  HAHAHA  I HAVE NOBODY TO BLAME BUT MYSELF I KNOW BUT I WILL GET THERE!! SURGERY DAY   362 LAST WEEK          202 THIS WEEK           201 GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE THIS WEEK!! NANETTE

Highest Wt: 427 lbs (12/05)
Pre-OpDietWt: 378 lbs (9/06)
Surgery Wt : 359 lbs (10/06)
Current Wt : 259 lbs
Goal weight : 150 lbs
Lost last week: -5lbs
Lost Since PreOpDiet: -119
Lost Since Surgery : -100 lbs
Lost So Far : -168 lbs
Left To Go: 109 lbs
61% of way 2 GOAL!