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Topic: RE: goal weight?
Michelle,
You are doing so well, and you look fabulous
-don't get discouraged. Before I answered your post I looked up the appropriate weight for female height 5'7" and found the following:
Small frame 123-136
Medium frame 133-144
Large frame 143-163
Also, you have to take into account the weight of your excess skin. When I went to my doctor for my 6 month check-up I weighed 157lbs (I'm 5ft 2 3/4 inches tall) He told me that I would be at goal losing to 150lbs because I have at least 15 pounds of skin to be removed. So now when I weigh myself-I mentally deduct the 15lbs of extra skin I'm carrying for my "true" weight. 
That was extremely helpful to me as I tried to reach my goal. I am now 150lbs and am looking forward to plastic surgery to be rid of my 15 pounds of skin. Best of luck-and I hope this is helpful!
Meg 
You are doing so well, and you look fabulous -don't get discouraged. Before I answered your post I looked up the appropriate weight for female height 5'7" and found the following:
Small frame 123-136
Medium frame 133-144
Large frame 143-163
Also, you have to take into account the weight of your excess skin. When I went to my doctor for my 6 month check-up I weighed 157lbs (I'm 5ft 2 3/4 inches tall) He told me that I would be at goal losing to 150lbs because I have at least 15 pounds of skin to be removed. So now when I weigh myself-I mentally deduct the 15lbs of extra skin I'm carrying for my "true" weight. That was extremely helpful to me as I tried to reach my goal. I am now 150lbs and am looking forward to plastic surgery to be rid of my 15 pounds of skin. Best of luck-and I hope this is helpful!
Meg 
Topic: RE: They come and go, come and go!!!!
Jessica,
Just wanted to wish you the best of luck. I know you can do it. Don't be so hard on your self, your weight loss Journey is not over. Make sure to get your protein drinks in while on the liquid diet. Also try cutting out your caffeine if you can. Keep me posted, and good luck girl. You look fantastic, you have a lot to be proud of.
Amy
Topic: RE: What is wrong with me?
I can relate too! Since finding out from my surgeon that there is nothing he can do to fix my broken tool, I've been sneaking peanut m&m's. Of course I rationalize and justify that they have protein in the nuts! Yep, I'm self sabatoging, but I'll admit it. I am still working out like a nut tho!
you are not alone....
Topic: RE: What is wrong with me?
Gosh Patti, thank you so much for replying. I'm glad I'm not alone. I feel a little bit deprived myself, but the knowledge of Pouch do's and don'ts doesn't seem to be helping me.
Looking forward to more responses...
Stacey
Topic: RE: What is wrong with me?
I am on the same bandwagon as you. I have done really well but lately I have been snatching a fun size candy bar out of co-workers bowl and I don't understand why I am doing this. I don't understand why we seem to want to hinder our progress. I knew I should have never had just one bite because I know my weaknesses. Do you think we are feeling deprived. If anyone can get our minds re-focused please help.
Topic: RE: goal weight?
i've never heard of that, might be interesting to find out! i'll have to see if there's any place around here that does it. if anything i'd like to know my body fat percentage, i've been taking taekwondo and doing a little weight lifting, and i know that has to have had at least some impact on my weight distribution.
so 137 sounds low to you too, huh? i'm at 180 now and my hip bones are protruding, so i don't know if my pants size can get much smaller--i've got breeder hips! i'm almost tempted to start the process of getting a referral to a plastic surgeon the moment i hit a normal BMI (i think it's 160 for 5'7) as i'll only have insurance coverage for the panniculectomy until june. i don't think it would make a huge difference if i lost a little more after that anyway.
anys, thanks for the underwater weighing tip!
Topic: RE: Need a cure for the munchies & eating meat.
Well a couple facts are for sure:
Carbs fill you up 50% less than protein.
Sugar (including substitutes) actually make you "hungrier"
Are you avoiding liquids with meals? That's a sure help too.
Good luck!
Stacey 
Topic: RE: goal weight?
thanks, it helps to hear why other people/their surgeons chose their goals. i too hope i can stay on track at the holidays, at least we're only going home to NC for thanksgiving this year, christmas i'll be cooking for just the 2 of us and i can avoid temptation better at home. i'll just have to stick to the turkey and green bean casserole at tgiving, they're my two favorites and both are relatively good choices. i'm actually considering baking a splenda pumpkin pie (they have the recipe on their website) and taking it up with us so i won't be as tempted to eat something that'll make me dump.
Topic: What is wrong with me?
I am ashamed of myself. I can't believe the way I've been eating the past few weeks. M&M's are no longer taboo. High fat foods, etc. I am no longer dumping from the bad stuff I used to. My gosh, the price I've paid, the pain I've endured the past 6 months to achieve a 105 lb. weight loss. It's not as if it's just melted off. So, why am I doing this to myself. It's sabotage. I so want to succeed, but have been making the wrong choices. Is anyone else on the same page or am I just a loser in the BAD sense of the word? (Thanks for listening to my pity party)
Stacey
Topic: RE: 250 DOWN 30 TO GO
Wow, are you da bomb or what?!! Many, many congratulations to you on your accomplishments in 7 short months. You're almost there!
Stacey
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