Awesome, Welcome, habg around and post when you care to. Mike

Awesome Brenda!!! That is so cool, as for the rest, I agree with Earl (Big surprise) it is doable, but you are so close, the last ten are the hardest. You seem so determined, I can totaly see you doing it.

Food~ 4:30am Quaker Regular Oatmeal packet w/ 2 TB Herbalife Choc Protein Powder 7:15am PB Granola Bar (Not the best choice but best for what was available at the time -Light Workout- 10:00am 2 slices 12 grain bread w/ 1 fried egg and 1 oz cheddar cheese 1:00 pm 3 cups mixed green salad w/ assorted veggies, 3 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 TB balsamic vinegarette 3:30 pm (Remainder of salad from lunch) 3 cups mixed green salad w/ assorted veggies, 3 oz grilled chicken breast, 2TB balsamic vinegarette 6:30pm 3 oz Ground Turkey + Salsa + Corn Tortilla (taco) 8:30pm 2 tsp unsweet cocoa powder + 1 splenda packet + 4 oz cottage cheese + 1 tsp smuckers natural PB = healthy version of peanut butter cup - ok it's a stretch but it still tastes pretty good I said this before but when I get home from work is my absolute hardest time of the day. Sometimes we don't even make it to the house and end up just going out. It seems like I do well all day long and then I sabotage myself for dinner. Last night was ok - ended up using one of those lean cuisines in the bag stir fry kit. The night before I ate 1/2 of a 12 inch medium pizza pie loaded with sausage, pepperoni, and veggies. I had planned to just order 2 slices of cheese pizza but was with Dana and a special caught my eye when we walked into the pizza place. Then on top of that Dana orders cheese fries. Of course I split this with him too. I just can't think clearly at this time of the evening. If I don't have something planned and I am tired or have a lousy day at work it's over. I've got to break this habit and I can't rely on Dana to help because he is just as bad. Please tell me this gets a little easier with WLS!! Do you guys have to work so hard at planning meals still or does it just come natural now? I'm going to try to focus on water loading on the car ride home. Maybe that will help some. I've also been keeping a box of power crunch low carb high protien bars in the car and am good with having just one. I ran out a few days ago so time to restock.

Kelly, You are a nut! I lova ya gal! I can just visualize the whole thing...you had me laughing too! Keep up the great work! Val

Hey there guys and gals. I have been working out daily!!!! It feels so good....and drum roll please. I have lost 2.5lbs since Sunday. Yup...I went back to better eating habit's..which means layed off the coke, and have had only one diet pepsi in a week. Which actually that is not even good, since it is not a clear soda, but hey. Also have laid off sweets. Basically went back to where I should have NEVER LEFT. lol You guys all inspire me so much. I no I can get off these last few lbs with your support. Now here is the question. If I stay faithful with working out(mostly cardio) 5 x a week, do you think I can loose 10 lbs by the12 of MArch? I weigh 143.5 now, and my goal is to weigh 135, by the 12 of march. (My daughters baby shower) I will see MANY of my ex's family, including the ex. I no that seems silly, but my ex left me several years ago due to weight gain. His faverite words used to be"Why can't you look like you used to" Well, I just had your baby...duh. I'm over it...really I am, but it will just be nice to see his look on his face. I did lower body yesterday, with a 3 mi walk...today I will do upper body with a 3.5 mi walk. I also just got my Calanetics video also..Can you say TOUGH. I made it through the warm ups. lol Take care. Brenda 268/143.5/135...oh please oh please oh please