Becky- I'm not sure "normal" can be used for this journey! We all lose at different rates. Here are some thoughts I had reading your post: * What is your daily calorie intake? I know I slowed down when I wasn't eating enough calories. Our bodies can go into "starvation"mode and hang onto weight fairly easily, especially if you're exercising alot. * Are you getting your water/fluids in? They're what help carry away the fat...so important to stay hydrated! * Have you talked to your Dr/nutritionist? They're usually full of ideas on how to kick start things. Also, I stalled around 235 myself for awhile. Not sure if that's a magic number or not, but it was there for a month or better (losing and gaining the same few pounds). I finally started to lose again, but couldn't tell you what, if anything, I'm doing different. Be encouraged. This is not a race, it's a life-long journey. As long as you're doing the things you should be doing, your body will eventually cooperate...and if not, seek medical help (maybe another issue has popped up?!). Best to you, Christina S

Good Morning... I am 11 months out and I would like to know if this is a normal weightloss... I had surgery 7/26/06 at 315 lbs 3 month visit Oct 31 - 258.4.....total loss of 56.6 lbs 6 month visit end of Feb - 246.2... total loss of 12.2 lbs in 4 month today I weighed in at 237.4 (keep losing and gaining same 5 lbs) Urgg!!! 8.8 lbs in 4 months... I just feel I am a very slow loser in 11 months I have only lost 77.6 lbs. I do exercise, I eat balanced meals, do anywhere from 75-100 grams of protein...What else can I do to get the lbs to come off...any advise? Thanks for you help.

I am also heading toward the one yr mark (july 27th) am am feeling surprisingly emotional! Here is my Friday Five: 1. What types of food did you eat this week? Fish, soy chips, pizza, chicken, fruit 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? walked 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 2 this week....105 total 4. What was your biggest challenge? Dealing w/ the ability to eat more recently 5. How far are you from goal? 8 lbs Does your personal goal differ from your doctor's goal? He wont be specific but says a few more pounds stretched over the summer would be great *Fun bonus question: Name 3 songs that would have to be on your Workout MP3 Playlist??? Have a good weekend, All!

1. What types of food did you eat this week? turkey, chicken, pork ribs, protein bars, peaches, bananas, plums (ick) they don't like me, yogurt 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? running, weight lifting 3. How much weight did you lose? -2 Total loss? 81 4. What was your biggest challenge? finding time to sleep 5. How far are you from goal? Does your personal goal differ from your doctor's goal? I am about 40 lbs from what dr said I should weigh (195) but about 50 -60 lbs from my goal range (175 - 185) *Fun bonus question: Name 3 songs that would have to be on your Workout MP3 Playlist FUEL - Metallica BREAK STUFF - Limp bizkit PLAY CHICKEN WITH A TRAIN - Cowboy Troy

Thank you Allison - I've been in shock haven't seen numbers like that in over 20+ years! Jan