Anyone here remember me?

I am returning after a long foray into normal life. Seeing if anyone remembers the Bikerchickk. I have gained back a few pounds and am working hard to unlearn my bad habits and lose the extra weight, so far I am doing fine. But want to find some others a few years out to compare notes with. Anybody out there?

I've only been in maintenance for 5.5 months but it's really good to have you here. Some of the 'old timers' stop by from time to time. 

You are still in the honeymoon of maintenance. :)  Don't let bad habits start. Now is when it gets easier to eat a bit more and eat things that used to make you feel like crap. I wish I had listened to the 'old timers' more, but I thought I was rocking and rolling my sleeve and had all the answers. I fell into the same trap I was warned about. I hope it does not happen to any others.

Hi Summer,

Of course I remember you. I think Our surgeries were a couple of days apart. I'm still around although I don't post much. I still record my weight on a daily basis in my tracker. Helps me keep honest. My original goal was 220. I wasn't that interested in hitting a normal BMI as 180 pounds would not be a good look for me. I went as low as 188 and pretty much looked like a walking stick figure.

I tell myself that my range is 205 - 210 but I seem to stay in the range of 210 - 220 these days. That puts me at a BMI of 30. But I'm happy with that. As long as I don't go above 220. That's my ceiling where I hit the panic button.

The highest I've hit has been 221.9 which was Yesterday. I went back to basics and today I weighed in at 220.8.

What I noticed if I deviate from my program. I tend to put on weight rather quickly. But Once I go back on it comes off just as quickly. If I stay on my initial weight loss program I should be back in my range by next week.  

Go back to basics..and you'll be fine. Just stay the course. It may take time. But your definitely worth it.

Message me if you want more info...you can also check out my blog.

My surgery was 03/24/2010 I am 5'6" so I seemed to do well at around 150. I got down to 142, but I looked pretty ghastly. I had a lot of loose skin. I remember you, seems like you had your surgery a bit after mine but I could be wrong. I know I can get back to my 'fighting weight" now I have kicked the diet coke.

My surgery was 3/3/2010. I had alot of loose skin as well although I went through a couple of rounds of plastics. I was a Diet Mountain Dew addict prior to surgery. My only intolerance at this point is carbonation. Therefore I have difficulty doing soda and beer. I guess that's a good thing :-)

I found what helped me was posting into the daily maintenance thread. It helps with accountability and gives you support. If you do that and stick to your program several others have done that and it has worked for them.

Good to hear from you.

hey of course we remember you bikerchick. welcome back.  and you too mikeymike.  lots of us are still hanging around here maintaining our little butts off.     diane

Hey Dia ne!

I remember you!  I'm almost 5 years out here in a few days. I haven't had any trouble with regain but then I've been an exercise freak for 25 years, lol. Nice to see you here. 

Laura