I had my surgery 01/28/04. I've lost 117 pounds and do not want to loose anymore. I feel frail, I force myself to eat every 2 to 3 hours between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. I can't eat very much at a time. I cry very easily, but I hope this will pass. I had my hernia repaired about 4 weeks ago, it still hurts and I'm having more problems with nausea than I had in the beginning. Sorry I am such a grump. My husband says I'm too skinny and I feel embarrassed. All the size 12's I bought in August are a little loose, I've started buying size 10, but I can't afford anymore clothes for awhile. Everyone's journey is different, but I sense you are just as 'upset' over loosing 'too slow' as I am about being 'too skinny'. Maybe we are both slightly hyper sensitive, maybe tomorrow we will see things in a more balanced perspective. I weigh 152 now and am 5'7. I should be ecstatic, but I am scared that I'll keep loosing weight, and will always feel nauseous.

I finally broke through the plateau!! I'm down 6 lbs. First lose in 3 1/2 months. I'm now down 80lbs! I'm so exacted!! My PA told me along with all of you that it would happen!! Thanks so much for the support! I'm so glad that I finally check into this site! I really needed all of you! Becky K. WY

Hey there January Jumpers! To get our mind off of how much the scale HASN'T been moving lately... here is the question du jour... What has always been your favorite winter activity? Will that change this from this year on due to your new beginning? What are your family/friend traditions for the holidays you celebrate? Will those change any this year because of your new life? I'll start: My favorite activities have always been to be with my family as much as possible. I also like to take in the cooler FL weather - most of us wait all year to experience the mild weather and laugh at those digging themselves out of the snow! I also put up the Christmas tree with a few of my nieces and nephews on the day after Thanksgiving. I avoid the malls, because the deals only get better closer to Christmas without the major rush. This year will be different because I am traveling. I have also been more active outdoors and will now try to include part of my family in more outdoor activities during the holidays. Most of my family tends to gain a few pounds then & if outside more - I bet they will keep that to a minimum. Have a great holiday season all! Barbie 281/191/170ish

I know this may sound silly at first, but think about it. If you increase your activity level you will lose some more. How can you do that without spending a lot of time and effort? I read some time back that those "nervous-type" people who always seem to be jiggling in their seats, tapping their fingers, etc actually use more energy and calories than "calm-type" people who sit still. So I play lively CD's at work and tap my foot under the desk and try to type fast in time to the music. In the car I really do a lot of seat-dancing! If I have to walk to the copy machine, I try to walk as fast as I can. I can't guarantee that these little things work, but they might!

I have to ask...Is this it for me? I lost 130 pounds in my first 8 months, (down to 180 from 310) which I know is great, but I can not seem to break this plateau since August. I have only lost a couple of pounds since August. I know that everyone seems to be going through a plateau around now, but I just cant help but think I may be done. How is everyone else doing with their weight loss and plateaus? Am I on track? Am I done? What can I do to change this horrible plateau? I did read the other recent posts, but I am sooo close to goal (20 pounds), I just cant stand this anymore. I just want to get into a size 10 and am teetering on a size 12 for the past 3 months. HELP!!!