One Tooshie Kick just for my Janice! And a HUGE huggle right with it. Keep doing what you can do - and CONGRATS on the swimsuit! Cleaning is considered "Moderate to Intense" activity if you're doing it right. Hugs, ~Lara

Chiming in a little late with 99lbs

WOW! Thank you all Donna

1. Are you bouncing around on the scales? No not at all, but I have two week stalls each month. 2. Are you currently losing weight? and if you anwsered yes, What is the average lb loss at this point. Yes, I am currently still loosing weight but at a rate of about .5 lb each month. I am on my two week stall and will now the truth the week my period comes if I have lost anymore. I weigh 142, my ideal weight is 140. If I can I would love to see 135 but no more than that. 3. This is just a fun question... What are your current clothing sizes? I am currently wearing small shirts and barely wearing a 34b bra (not bad since I came from a 40d) I actually think I heading toward an A cup As far as pants I am pretty much a size 6-8 I can wear some 4's and some 10's depending on the label. I started out a size 20 heading into a size 22. 4. Are you craving? Do you give into the cravings? Occassionally, I suffer from cravings or it seems I just can not get enough food. I know that is my pre mensus week, my cravings usually subside later in the month. 5. What is your best defense against cravings, plateaus and bouncing of the scales? I give in with moderation. My cravings are odd, I might crave strawberries or a tomato sandwich. I try to keep it healthy then again I was not much of a junk food eater before surgery. 6. Have you reached your goal? I reached my personal goal which was 148# I never thought I would make that and go beyond. I was pleasantly surprised. I really hope I can loose these last 2 lbs and better yet keep the weight off. 7. Do you still feel fat? That is hard a question, I do not think I feel fat but I do not feel attractive. I see the weight loss and it is awesome but the sagging skin, stretch marks, and scars make me feel less than beautiful. Lori

734 + 104.5 = 838.5 I've lost 104.5 (yes, I'm taking my half a pound!) since April 12, 2004.