I recently had an irritated tummy and had to go back to liquids and soft foods for two days. It was kinda nice. Not only did i start loosing weight again, I liked the simplicity. Not too mucht to think about when there's only so much you can eat. One thing that i came to discover is that i was eating too much starch and starch will slow down weight loss. I recently consulted with my nutritionist and she told me one starch per meal, fruit or veggie and protien. Once i started applying that, the pounds have started coming off again. Just some food for thought. I only have 20 more lbs to go to my goal! Good luck to you all, Charity 300/175/150

Well, I ha surgery 11/25/03 and am down 221. Not too shabby. Had my abdominoplasty 10 days ago. My father in law told me today that if anyone has not seen me in a year that they would not recognize me. LOL Chris 396/175/165

Thanks Tracy! I ran again this evening after work. We went about 4 miles. I can't quite run the whole way without walking some, but I can run a mile before I have to walk. I walk a little bit each mile. I've only been running for a few weeks. It gets easier every time. We have a beautiful park here will trials that wind through the woods along side a river. It's amazing. Keep at it, it won't be long before you'll be running that 5K. I never dreamed I would be running for fun. But I love it! Cecil

I haven't lost anything since October. I work out at least 3 times a week. I think I'm putting on muscle. I measured by body fat and 3 months ago and it was at 19%. I measured it again recently and it was at 16%, which is very good. I'm not too worried about the weight loss stopping, but I am 10 pounds short of my goal. I would at least like to reach my goal. But, hey I look and feel great. I ran 6 miles on Saturday and I am going running after work today. Good luck to you! Cecil 338/170

Here was my original post........... "I had my surgery 11/03. I have lost 145 lbs. I started at 435 and now 295. This is only 53% of my excess weight loss. I don't know what to do. I am not satisfied with these results. I need some advise. What should I do. I am desprate! ! ! ! Please help." I had some request more info. I am working out 2 maybe 3 times a week. I am not following any regular diet. I have really been slacking on water, protein, and vitamines. Is it too late for me to start loosing again, or would all the effort I put into this just be to maintain where I am at???? Cara