Great News---I have lost 100 pounds as of this morning! I now weigh 165 and would like to lose another 35 lbs. Praying I can do it! I am sooo excited that now I can become a member of the Century Club--anyone know how I go about getting a Century card? Hugs Marianne

Sue, your words are so kind and encouraging! About the cals--I often go over 1000--not perfect here. The doc just told me to stop doing that. I will definitely try to get some pix up. It's strange to keep seeing my post-op pic on here. Have a great week!! -KT

Marianne - Way to go girl! I can feel your joy and excitement just by reading your post, totally contagious! Doesn't it feel good to have the admiration of our kids??? I totally get that! My son (almost 19) is very sparing with his compliments so I value them more when I receive them because I know he is sincere. My daughter (8) already loves clothes and showers me with compliments and approval every day, but I never get tired of hearing it. You have worked hard to get where you are. Enjoy the journey, you don't sound like someone who will ever slip into your old habits. Toss those big clothes and keep buying the new ones, you've earned it! As far as shorts, I recommend spandex, my new best friend! Hugs, Sandy

Good mornin' ! Well, spring has finally sprung in the DC area, the cherry blossoms are gorgeous and I feel like a butterfly shedding it's cocoon! Hope life is good for everyone reading this! How did y'all do last week? I'll start: # lost last week - only 1/2 pound # lost overall - 98 1/2 # of pounds still to lose to reach to of "normal" BMI range - 33 (check out http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm) Favorite low carb "convenience" food - South Beach Diet protein bars (10g of protein, 9 carbs, 140 calories) the Peanut Butter flavor is to die for, I'm NOT kidding! I eat this EVERY morning for breakfast. Eexercise last week - 5 days Best "WOW" moment - I went to Target yesterday for some new nighties, the "Flashdance" look of my old ones falling off one shoulder has played itself out, haha! (Once again, some of you may be too young to remember Jennifer Beals in the movie!) I got a few sets with those little crop pants with drawstring and tank top (size L) and my 8 year old daughter told me proudly that the cool moms wear those jammies! Felt WAY good! Biggest challenge - CONSISTENCY! I'm making great food choices Monday through Friday, going to the gym EVERY day, drinking lots (and I'm not talking' Tequila Sunrises here!), taking my vitamins, etc. When the weekend comes I don't make make BAD choices, just choices that are not as good. And that's why the weight isn't dropping like it used to. I know that when you get down to the last 20 to 30 pounds it is the hardest and I need to be disciplined 7 days a week, not just 5. I mean, I'm not eating brownies or bowls of spaghetti or anything like that but I'm not making the best food choices and I'm eating bigger meals more frequently. Someone kick my butt so I can ditch these last 33 pounds! Love y'all! Hugs, Sandy 268/169.5/136

Hi and thanks! yes, could you email me the exercises? I would be willing to try them. I take soma daily for regular muscle spasms and dysfunction from my MS. I also take baclofen. With "average" muscle spasms, the soma does work pretty good. But these back pains are stronger than any pain reliever I have, which sucks. I called my PCP, and he is sending me to a pain management specialist (not just for the back problems - but for chronic pain from the MS and PA). I hope that helps. Thanks! Leslie