I hate the road block too. Below is my new 8 month picture Last week I weigh in 172.2 today I weigh in at 170.2 So hopefully it will contnue to go down now that my cellulitis is getting better.

Back at Bally's today after week off due to the cellulitis in my leg. Yep I wore my compression stockings today and made me alot hotter. Sure did alot more sweating today. I did only the elipitical at the gym and did 65 min burn 831 calories, 6.33 miles came home and did ball exercises 100 push ups, 200 sit ups and 200 side twist w/weight balls.

I'm not as close to goal as you are, but I was just talking to my daughter about this yesterday. I think that I also want to have a 3-5 lb. buffer. Probably 3 lbs. is more realistic. I never want to let my weight get away from again.

If you join WW, once you hit goal you get a free lifetime membership. Maybe you should join before you hit goal. I think I might try that too, when I get to that point. The group support at WW meetings helps to keep you on track. Not a bad idea.

Now that we are 8+ months out, how are you doing with your protien.  For the last 6 months or so I was only eating 1 20g protien bar a day (faithfully) and eating pretty much whatever else.  I just recently bought some protien powder that tastes very good so I have been adding it to my coffee and baking with it. And protien Ice Cream! Holy santa claus Sh*t that stuff is GREAT! I made the peanut butter cup one the other day and it was as good as regular ice cream.  Check out eggface. The scale moved for the first time in weeks.  I really want to see the 170s, so that the next goal.  That brings me to my next question, how often do you weigh yourself?  I was weighing myself sporadically but since I have been "trying" I have been getting on more regularly. 

Also, do you guys have a plan in place for maintaining your weight loss once you hit goal?  I have been thinking about it since I am only 20-30 poinds away (INSANE to be so close in such a short period of time!).  I know that I am going to have a 3-5 pound buffer of weight but I need a plan in place if I hit the top of that buffer.  I was thinking weigh****chers or 5 day pouch test, or low carb.  Just curious what you guys were thinking about.  Also, has anyone done the 5 day pouch test?  I was thinking about giving my pouch a tune up since I found a protien powder I like?  Thinking about doing it this week.  I'll let you all know how that goes.  I hope you all have a great Easter! I am not religious but I love easter because spring brings a feeling of new beginnings and I feel like that is where I am right now. Take care friends!

Thanks for the warning. I already had Gas-X strips on my grocery list. I haven't resupplied myself since post-op. They were a life saver back then.

Lisa, I hope you have a blessed Easter. Keep me on your prayer list, as you are on mine. Have a great Easter. What kind of California activity are you doing this weekend? Any bike trips lately? How are the cougars?

Just in case you're interested. I found the sugar-free peeps, sold in single serving size at Walmart today. Three peeps are 60 calories. I'm going to try one.