Margie122

193 today! Cutting out crap worked. Didn't make mini-goal but that's ok because the scale is moving in the right direction.

For the past few weeks I have been hovering in the low 200's with the exception of a week where I got sick and ended up gaining weight. On Monday 12/21 I was 200.2 lbs.... I'm so close to Onederland - but my period is due on 12/26 and my weight is up to 201.8 today. I'm following the program, and I know this is temporary, but my goal was to be be under 200 by New Years. It can still be done...it's just SOOOOO CLOSE. I haven't weighed this low since high school. In fact, I can't ever remember being this low as an adult. I remember being in the 220's and thinking how big I was....I never imagined getting up to 295. I know it's strange, but seeing the "1" as the first number just holds a lot of meaning for me. Really, I don't think physically I will feel any differently at 199 than I did at 200.2 but MENTALLY it means everything. Thanks for listening & Merry Christmas!

daisee68 yay!!!!!!!!!!!

You are doing great! I didn't lose what I wanted in January either but I found I was eating slider foods and not paying as much attention to my diet as I should. You can do it!

Great job! You look fantastic!

What a great story thanks for sharing ☺️

You look amazing! Congrats on all your hard work!

I'm in! Will post my start weight and goal weight after tomorrow when the Valentine challenge ends . ThAnks!!!!

Lealor - I truly feel the reason I was gaining and losing the same few pounds was because of SNEAKY carbs. They would pop into my mouth without my knowledge! How dare they !! Ever since eliminating the sneaky stuff, I've been consistently going down on the scale... 30 more to go!

I went online to find these and they sell them at Whole Foods and Market Basket. I braved below zero wind chills to go to Whole Foods in the city and they didn't have them but I did find their version... they sell "Parm Crisps" - 22 servings per box - each serving is only 5g, each serving has 20 calories, 1 gram of fat, 0 carbs, 2 g protein. Only ingredient is parmesan cheese. They are tasty, but expensive - the box was almost $8 I am going to look for the Whisps at Market Basket this weekend. Thanks for the tip!

My "comfort" foods are hot tea, or creamy Soups - I like eating something hot to warm me up. The creamy soups are veggie based and aren't too high in calories. You said you are tactile - do you have a favorite blanket or throw that you can wrap around yourself, sit in a comfy chair, have a cup of hot tea or a bowl of Soup and read a book? Have you ever given any thought to a weighted blanket? I've been hearing a lot about these being great for people with anxiety. I'm looking into them myself.

Short stuff.....my mom is having her surgery on 3/21 too with Dr. Kim. I had my VSG last Aug at St. Elizabeth's. I went to immersion day with my mom in December. I really like the psych doc at Mt. Auburn, Dr. Greenberg. Mt. Auburn has a good program ???? Sorry to hear your endoscopy did not go well. Hopefully the rest of the process will go much smoother for you.

I haven't had time to read all the replies but this is my .02 I don't understand why people feel it's ok to shame, bully, humiliate, tease, or be downright cruel to overweight/obese people. It's like because we/they are fat we must be lazy or immoral or stupid. If people could just treat each other with kindness and respect...! Sorry about the rant but it seems like fat people and smokers are the last two acceptable groups to insult, etc.

Yes I am currently at 195. I had been hovering between 196 to 198 for about 4 weeks. I am finally losing again and in Onederland for good!!!

Inner surfer girl - glad to see that your treatment is helping

I have been losing/gaining the same 2-3lbs for the last month. It's discouraging, but I think I'm finally through with this cycle. My body hasn't been under 200lbs since I was a teenager and I think it is revolting. My brain certainly was. I was eating too many carbs. It was easy enough to do. Once I kicked the extra carb habit I've dropped to my lowest weight so far. As of today I have lost exactly 100lbs. I hope everyone is doing well

Ylluz - we had surgery the same day I think you are doing great!

Congratulations! Happy to hear you are doing well.

You are not losing your mind. Are you talking to anyone? A therapist? If you know you have food addiction issues get a therapist now....you'll be happy you did!

Giving up chocolate and Peanut Butter. Limiting myself to two cups of decaf coffee a day. That was my original intent. I am now going to add to the list: Limit - coffee - decaf, no more than 2 cups a day, Power Crunch Bars - no more than 2 a week. NO - chocolate, peanut butter (I'm the most about this one!), crackers, Cookies, candy. It's mostly stuff I shouldn't be eating anyway, so I can/need to do it!

Ok so I am losing hair - to me it feels like A LOT....but honestly, it really isn't that bad. It's around the crown/top of my forehead/sides and if I'm standing directly under a bright light you might notice??? I've found ways to style my hair so it's not noticeable. NOW if I pulled it back in a tight pony tail - you might notice then...but I'm not doing that I know it will get better and it is starting to grow back, my hairdresser can attest to that!

I had a breast reduction 20 years ago. I've lost 100 lbs since last April. They look fine! ????

198.8 this morning......scale going the wrong way....... BLECH.

You look great in that new dress...good for you

Thank you for sharing your story ????