LilMissDiva Irene

I agree with you completely… as long as we’re talking about maintaining. I can maintain with the best of em. I have been at my current weight give or take a few pounds for 18 months now. In fact unbeknownst to me I’ve actually LOST 5 Lbs since my last PCP appt. I don’t know how that is possible seeing as I’ve pretty much been eating whatever the heck I want, when I want. Just not as much! My Band takes care of that part. I do however need more “numbers and rules” in order to lose. I myself am not the least bit worried once I do get to my goal weight on whether or not I’ll gain it back. I just have to get there! As far as generally speaking on those who are a bit too obsessive and live guilty lives because they ate that dreaded piece of chocolate… well, I don’t usually feel guilt ever. That might be why I have to follow strict regimens and have my food logs and count calories, etc. Guilt just isn’t enough for me.

Oh girl, I am the Queen of maintenance!! I have been at this weight for a year and a half almost. I have no doubt at all that once I hit goal I will be able to keep it off. My problem is just getting there! :wink2: You're right though, but it's hard work getting there too. I just have to do it. January through November is my prime time of weight loss. Over the many years of my life and losing I've figured that out. I honestly don't even think about it all through November and December. Way too much going on, but good thing is I don't gain either!! Well I haven't in the last two years anyway... hehe You're such a sweetheart!! Thank you so much and yes, please check in on me! I know you probably see me saying a few things here and there on FB, but the long journey will be here. Hugs and definitely have a fabulous Holidays too! I hope you have fun with the cookies and your Darling Granddaughters. :smile2:

(((Janet))) Thank you so much!! I'm sure it will start picking up once I start posting in here ;-P However right now I'm just enjoying my Holidays. I posted it while I was thinking about it and that way I'm on the hook once January 1st gets here. I don't even want to call it a New Year's Resolution. It's a 2010 Git'r dun! You inspire me so much! I still remember when you hit goal and I was so happy for you. Now I have to stop feeling sorry for myself and remember all the reasons why I spent all this time / money / energy on myself. It's time! :biggrin:

That is great information, thanks for posting that! I just bought a BodyBugg and after the New Year I made a goal for Halloween of 2010. It is my full intention to get there, and with the help of the BodyBugg I’m sure I will. While I don’t think my Metabolism is quite that low as yours, I know I will need to be very thoughtful on Calories In and Calories Out. I also bought the Wii Fit Plus and The Biggest Loser, Ultimate Jillian 2008 and 2009 and the Gold’s Gym Workout for Wii. I am going to do each for a small stint to hopefully keep myself from getting burnt out. All the best!

I totally agree.

I’m happy to announce that finally after two years (well, almost) I have finally found my sweet spot. I’m a happy girl.

:thumbup: No not an "M" shape but a letter shape yes...

No but the shape is quite similar, times 2.

Thank you electrawoman! You are very well spoken, and you present fact.

Who knew “this” would become so much a part of our lives?

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Nope..........

in a way...

That answer was a good one but not quite, but sorta kinda...

Ok lets try one that isn’t all that easy ;o)

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Well yes, but you must be specific ;o)

Alicia Keys

Next… :-D

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Okay sure…. Billy Joel is called “this” man.

I do my best to pull in 2 pieces of fruit per day, and those count as snacks. I like to have Reduced Fat Cheez its but I’m giving those up. Pretzels too. 100 calorie popcorn is a great choice. Yogurt and reduced fat cheese is good, as well as beef jerky.

Good post aubrie! You got it spot on! Msampson, those who are willing to see their marriage through til the end do whatever they have to to make it work. Marriage has so many ups and down and it takes work on both sides. My husband and I endured some rough patches after I lost my first 100 pounds and I truly thought I wanted to look around. I’d been married since I was 21 and he was 31. I am his 3rd Wife, he’s my first (and last) husband. Well I’d never really had my “fun”. I’d dated a few guys before we met but never really experienced a whole lot. Well after a little bit of time I did realize just how much I did love him (even though I tried to lie to myself and say I didn’t). I ran back to him and I thank goodness I didn’t ever do anything unforgivable. All the best to you and your husband lost. You received lots of good advice here. I would take up on the minister support. Work on your marriage, you may find out how amazing being married is. There is a reason on why so many search out their lifelong mates.