I've lost 108 pounds in the last 10 months and I have 15 pounds left to go to reach 135.

I'm amazed how well I've done. I know it's all because I started food journaling on thedailyplate.com at the start and I've stuck to it. I never had a plateau, and never really became an exercise junky.

This last month has been really emotionally hard and I've learned some tough lessons. Like you don't gain self esteem just because you loose weight. I had biggest lap band inspiration show me this in actions this month. Completely breaks my heart. *sigh*

Its been tough this last month for me to stay on track. No one in my life gives a darn about dieting and now that I'm so close to goal they definitely are tired of watching me make healthy choices. Pitfalls to bad diet choices are everywhere. Every day is a struggle to do the right thing for myself.

I admit this month has been really hard emotionally learning some really tough lessons, but I've never looked better on the outside. I'm in a ladies medium top and size 9 jeans. Now I just have to fix the inside by the time I loose the last 15 to goal.

Melody, you should be amazed at what you have accomplished. OUTSTANDING! You should be so proud. Please don't let anyone or anything get you discouraged now....you're almost there,, keep going and going. You must feel soooooooo good and to wear a size 9... Goodbye to plus sizes.....You have inspired me. I am in the beginning stages of getting the appts set up for the evaluations etc. I am really hoping by the last of June, I could be way off, but will see.

I wish you had more support to get you thru this journey, but you keep sharing on the site and let us know how you are doing....WE CARE

Congrats! You have done so awesome. I know the self esteem thing is hard even when losing a lot of weight. Its like part of you is gone and even though it is a good part gone, it just feels weird and different. Keep going your almost there.

I am 4 months out and was wondering if you would mind sharing some meal ideas and also what kind of exercise you have done. Thanks in advance. I look forward to hearing from you.