Lunch update: Got in my SF One a days. Ate 2/3 of an easy mac and about 1/2 of my Quorn dog (meatless hot dog - lower in fat, sodium. Higher in fiber). Also 2/3 of a flavorless orange. Here's to staying honest. ~Lara

Ok, I'm in. Breakfast: Cheese from a slice of homemade asparagus pizza - no crust, and it didn't really hit the spot. Snack: half of a bison burger with bbq sauce - again, didn't hit the spot either. . . Lunch - unknown - perhaps some easy mac, and a Quorn dog. Dinner - unknown - perhaps. . .nope, really don't know yet. Vitamins: 2 viactives so far. 2 chewable multi-vites on the way. And 2 more viactives tonight. Liquids: 32 oz of crystal light onboard. 32 more to come. Exercise: 2 10 minute walkies done. one more to come.. . .wish I could go running tonight. hugs, ~Lara

I have someone in my life who only lost 40lbs as a post-op and has since regained that, and 40 more. She tells all that the surgery doesn't work. She doesn't quite know what to do with me. . .luckily I'm a friend of her sister-in-law so I'm not in her face often. But every time she sees me she looks scared and weird about it. It's not even about judging - people who are in that situation need support- plain and simple. If there's any way you can help her get to a support group, there are SEVERAL people there who will understand what she's going through. And I for one, don't have time to sit in judgement over anyone else when I'm at group - I'm there, begging god/the universe in my own way to let me keep this newly healthy body for a lifetime. I'm there, talking about my own problems and challenges. I'm there supporting others - and I've got no time to tolerate anyone being gnasty to each other in a group that's supposed to be there to lift people up, and help them do what they can't by themselves. In any case - here's hoping we all have long-term success. It's terrifying to think how fleeting this wonderful way of living could be if we let it. Wishing all the best (and good luck with that french cheese!) ~Lara

I am with ya Mama!!! I have actually started logging food into fitday again to give to my surgeon to see why I am not losing. So I have to be honest. Here is what I have logged for the day so far. 12 oz. herbal tea, splash of skim milk pre-b : 5 wheat crackers with 1 wedge laughing cow light cheese (for some reason I was starving this morning) 16 oz. decaf iced tea B: 1 c. Optimum slim cereal, 3/4 c. skim milk More water L: small salad with 1/2 can albacore tuna, 1/5 oz feta cheese,1-2 T. light dressing More water Exercise - 45 min. ramping S: 1 c. light vanilla yogurt, 1 kiwi Calories: 862 Fat: 23 Carbs: 112 Protein: 58 Planned for dinner: grilled chicken and some kind of veggies. Maybe a salad. It's miserable here too! Rainy and high of 50 degrees!! I have been wearing flannel pjs to bed! It's the end of May for pete's sake! I want warmth and sunshine! Okay anybody else going to jump on the bandwagon? Dawn

I read your profile update the other day - the French cheeses ::sigh:: It's amazing, isn't it?! How soon we forget - lest we regain! I'm there with ya - I've regained at least 7-9 lbs over the course of a month or two of making poor choices. At least it's 7 lbs - and not 100 lbs, right? The pix are awesome! Beth http://meltingmama.blogspot.com 313/298/was140/130