Hi, Wow thanks for the excellant post and the link to the article. It sure did boost my spirits up. I saw that Trisha read the article too and I am so glad. I replied to her post right before I saw yours and was going to write her again and give her the link. I liked the site so well that I signed up for the newsletter! Thanks for letting us know that we are in control of the window and how far it is opened. Take care, Roxi

Hi Girls.. I am also struggling this weight loss being sooooooo slow for me. I guess I thought that since I only weighed in at 231 that I would be down 100 pds in 6 months like others.....BUT guess what we need to be patient Everyone says it will come off soon. I am also eating alittle more carbs and I need to get off the breads as my dr. said that you stay off all carbs intill your down to your desired weight. Best of luck to all of us. Janice 231/151/130ish one day soon.

Hi Terri, I am struggling with slow weight loss now too. I have found that on the days that I don't take in very many carbs I do better. I love crackers and nuts but do better without them. I hope you do reach onederland by your birthday but even if you don't you are so much closer to it than you were 7 months ago! Congrats on the great loss you have had so far. It is awesome. Just hang in there....we have to drop again sooner or later! Don't be too hard on yourself. Take care, Roxi

Kirsten, Congratulations on your successes. I too have lost alot of weight very rapidly. I think that increasing my activity is the key to my success. Up until surgery two weeks ago, I was participating in aerobics M,W,and S and running or walking all of the other days of the week. My bariatrician was surprised that I had met my goal in 6 months. I am now below goal. My recent, unanticipated , surgery put my tummy tuck on the back burner for a few months, or I'd be there with you. It is amazing to see how people react to the "new" you isn't it? The comments, praise, and new looks are at times overwhelming and I also look in the mirror and wonder-what are others seeing?- because I just don't see what they see. I know I'm smaller--from a size 24W to size 8 prior to tummytuck--but there are times I look in the mirror and still see a fat person. I think the best we can do is appreciate the praise with "thank-you's" and smiles and hope that our body image changes in the near future. Again Congrats on you success. {{{Hugs}}} Meg

Hi Guys! Don't be discouraged. You're doing so well!! Your weight loss will pick up! Ask yourself if there is anything you can do to spark your weight loss again. For example, when I went for my appt with my bariatrican in May, he told me he wanted me to walk at least 10,000 steps everyday . I researched pedometers on Consumer reports and bought the one they suggested--it's $35.00-not cheap-but extremely accurate-and tailored for you. It's an Omron walking style pedometer. Adding that activity, along with my diet, whi*****ludes protein supplements, has lead to a whopping 65lb loss since May 20th (avg 10+lbs a month). Can you increase your activity or your protein? Your weight loss will pick up again -- you just need to rekindle the process. Good Luck!! {{{Hugs}}} Meg