Anyone doing it and want to buy some from me?  I have lots of sealed unused stuff.  My dietician hates it and basically ordered me to quit it.  Thanks!

I keep hoping to have my laptop open and answer this! In a nutshell:

Jan 23,2012 I answered the call and made my faith in Jesus public. I was baptized in August

My son turned 4 in April.

My little family played all summer. We were camping/fishing/traveling every weekend.

Took my kids to two amusement parks. Spent a to. Of time with family.

My baby girl turned 7 and also started the first grade (with *my* first grade teacher!)

Of course y'all know about the plastic surgery and my super blessed recovery.

I too look forward to 2013 and I am interested to see what all I can accomplish this year. I start back to college two Mondays from now!!

Hi Reenie. Welcome to the non surgical forum. I am not sure where you are from. I am in Ontario Canada. Here to my knowledge there is only one prescription medication approved for weight loss. It is called Zenical or generic name is Orlistat. I talked to my PCP about this option before. But she didn't think it would be a good option for me. Used to absorb less fat from foods and is excreted by bowel movements. Can cause oily movements and accidents it requires the dieter to eat less fat. I have had my share of bowel problems so we didn't think it was my best option. I always wheat/carb intolerant. I have my best success following a low carb plan and exercising. My weight loss is really slow and often stalls if I can't abstain from the carbs. I am currently weighing 250 ish but my high weight was 299 in 2007. I considered WLS too but decided
Against it, even though it is the most popular and paid for treatment in Ontario. I feel that there are too many risks of future complications and far too many restrictions. I just coulnt do it. The surgery would treat what's in between my ears either lol. Weight loss is a
Mind trip all by itself. I am fairly happy with what I have accomplished and plan in continuing to make healthy food choices and exercise regularly. I really hope you can find something that works for you. This board is quiet but a few of us post. I still read the surgical forums because I know the Ontario one shares get tips about eating plans recipes. I also like to read the success stories. I also get reminded about the difficulties and sometimes tragedies of people who have chosen the surgical approach. Keep checking in with us and again welcome to the forum.

Hello guys. I have been on New Direction program since the day after thanksgiving. I have not cheated at all!! Very hard but worth it. I started at 336lbs 5'10 tall male large frame. I weighed last week in at 299 feel great and hoping for great success. No surgery was my choice. Is that good weight loss?

I too indulged in sweets. I felt totally bleh yesterday evening. I did get up and run this morning and returned to my normal eating. I keep telling myself, "it wasn't one day that got me where I was and it wasn't one day that got me where I am... It is the sum of the whole."

Our Christmas was perfect....we even had about a foot of fresh fallen snow!!