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Wow...you are doing great...looking great too!! 
Topic: RE: Frustrated X Post
Kali,
Sometimes you have to shake things up in ways you would not expect. That includes eating more calories, or doing different exercises (get yourself a DVD of some aerobics or something like "Walk Away the Pounds"). Do you have a nutritionist you can consult? Maybe you could also talk to your surgeon or people in a local support group.
Best to you!
Cyndi
Topic: RE: Plateau Buster....who is with me?
This seems like a great plan, and wish tremendous success to those of you who are going to try it.
But you know what - I looked and this and thought about it, but I'm not going to do it. When I committed to getting the RNY, I decided that I was going to change my lifestyle in the way I ate and exercised (that is, I was going to exercise). I have to live with this the rest of my life, and for me (and 'm speaking just for me) I want to do it as normally as possible, that is, no more part-time drastic changes in my eating plan.
I think that, again, FOR ME, trying all sorts of restrictive eating plans and diets is one of the reasons I ended up the way I did - my body did not know if it was coming or going, absorbing or getting rid of. I can see a "back to basics approach" like John described in his recent post, but I'm afraid to try anything other than that. I also have a problem because I had a terrible time with the protein drinks when I was first recovering from surgery - I drank them, but it was tough. I am also at the stage where i am trying to not ingest as much artificial sweeteners (it's hard) and to eat more organic foods. I've just decides to go further with the results of this success than I have with anything else. Please, I'm not trying to sound "better" than anyone - this is still such a struggle for me, but it is one that, for the first time, i am happy to be engaged in concerning my physical well-being.
Again, I wish you all who are trying this plan much success - PLEASE let us all know how you do - I am sure it will be helpful to many on this board!
Cyndi
Topic: RE: Feeling a tad bit selfish...
John,
I don't see the "selfish" in your post. If it's because it's about you and your desire to get the weight moving off again at a more consistant rate, as some of our compatriots have done, I find that t be a discussion, not selfish. By thinking this out online your helping those of us who are, have been or will be in the same boat. It's the nature of what we are all going through. Sorry to call you a "liar" in public. 
I think your plan is good and sound - it's one e should all "go back" to when we have a stall. Another thing that seems to help is to stay away, as much as possible, from artificial sweeteners There are an awful lot of tasty foods out there sweetened with Splenda or aspartame or the "itols" and they, too, can cause weight to hag around.
Thanks for sharing this part of your journey and your resolution! I'm sure it will work out to your satisfaction.
Cyndi
I think your plan is good and sound - it's one e should all "go back" to when we have a stall. Another thing that seems to help is to stay away, as much as possible, from artificial sweeteners There are an awful lot of tasty foods out there sweetened with Splenda or aspartame or the "itols" and they, too, can cause weight to hag around.
Thanks for sharing this part of your journey and your resolution! I'm sure it will work out to your satisfaction.
Cyndi 
Topic: RE: Hello all....
Guess who....it is me again.....
Went back to try to upload pics again, and now they are right....who knows!!!!! Maybe the pain meds are kicking in a little to much!!!!!
Topic: RE: Hello all....
Ok...as you can tell I got my avatar taken care of....now to figure out how to get my others upright.....they are upright in my pictures folder on computer.....
Topic: Hello all....
Hi everyone....
Just wanted to post that I have clavicles, knees, and calf muscles.......YEAH!!!!!
Also I uploaded a pic from last night....but have a new camera and cannot figure out how to change the pixel size so it is to big for my avatar....can someone help me reduce it?
Also I tried loading two that are tall ones and it keeps putting them on their sides....any hints there?
Getting a headache......going to take some tylenol and lie down....talk soon!!!!!
Hugs,
Holly
Topic: RE: 9 Months Today!!!!!!
Congrats to you Holly, It's hard to imagine that 9 months has gone by. I'm having a hard time convincing myself that I can do the stall buster. I know I'm just trying to talk myself out of it. I too have been looking at swim suits and it is so hard to know what to get. Have fun shopping. Hugs! Sue
Topic: RE: Feeling a tad bit selfish...
John, you hit the nail on the head! I too need to get back to the basics. Thanks, Sue
Topic: Feeling a tad bit selfish...
Okay folks,
I've read many of your success stories and I'm feeling a bit selfish. I've been on a stall for the past couple of months (even though 15 pounds over two months isn't really a stall...I guess). When I read all of your great stories it just reminded me that if we do what we know works, this just works. It seems so plain and simple, yet so hard to get through my head. I feel like I'm really back on track and that I really got a lot more out of the cummulative total post than I had ever expected. Thanks for all of the great posts as it helped me get on the ball again.
So my plan of attack...I'm swearing off the unnecessary carbs as I know that is what gets me into trouble (more carbs seem to call for more carbs - yuk). I'm committed to more course foods that won't slide through the pouch so easily so that I can have that full feeling and maybe even that uncomfortableness of a packed pouch once in a while. I'm back to drinking my water more consistantly. I'm having more fish and chicken again. Keep tracking my calories and protein on Fitday. Come to think of it, I'm just reconnecting to what worked for me so early on this process. Also, once the spring weather arrives, I'll be out walking in the mornings again.
You know, I'm feeling better about this already just talking about it. There you go again...motivating me without even having to work at it. Thx
Have a great week you Maysters.
John
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