Those are great moments to remember forever. Good luck on the wl journey.

This week has been an interesting one. First my daughter discovered my batwings. She examined them at length and started laughing hysterically then called me Rosita...for those of you who don't live on Sesame Street like I do, Rosita is a muppet who has wings but can't fly. Leave it up to a kid! I told my DH it is a good thing she is cute and I have a good sense of humor! So now that I am REALLY conscious of my arms, I realize I am wearing a sleeveless dress to a "graduation" ceremony for my class (it's the only dress I have that fits right now). After some time fussing in the bathroom over how to best be "on show" for parents without my arms flapping all over, I go back to class. My group of 5 year olds who NEVER EVER get quiet, go silent one by one. Next thing I hear "WOW! Look at Mrs. D!" then they start whispering and I don't know what to think. Next thing I hear "Mrs. D, you are SO beautiful" and other similar remarks. I was floored. One little guy says that I always wear "big clothes" so today in my dress I look like a princess. I was crying before we even left the room. THAT is a heck of a WOW moment when 5 year olds say you look good. I think it's time to buy more clothes that actually fit. Plus, I got loads of compliments from parents too...I guess baggier isn't better when you're losing. Finally, after all that hoopla, I get on the scale this morning and I've hit my next goal...75 lbs lost! I'd say I'm having a good couple of days here! Thanks for reading, I just had to share! Christine 257.5/182

I'm right there with you on the food rut. I so am not into eating and now I don't even want to cook, which isn't fair to the family. (Actually we were without a kitchen for a week due to home repairs so we ordered in nightly, so maybe I got spoiled?!) Most nights I'd rather go to the gym through dinner than sit and force myself to eat. Unfortunately, not eating doesn't have the same effect on my weight loss as you! I am so sick of my yogurt for snacks that I rediscovered cottage cheese...not a favorite. But if I put some SF jello or SF jam in it, I actually kind of enjoy it. I also started nosing through the recipe boards here for ideas. There are some good ones, I just need to get the ambition to cook again. Good luck! Christine 257.5/182

Hello, I am running into a problem with insurance. I am in need for insurance major medical for myself.I just had the military insurance and my husband is back on duty but they will not provide insurance for his 6 weeks of training. So I need insurance and everyone is telling me since I had the bypass they will not cover me. They would rather have me 100 pounds overweight agghhh!!!! Anyways if anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them. I could get a plan where they pay per day and directly to me but it seems worthless. Thank you Angel

Your doing great!!! Everyone is here!!! It feels awesome doesnt it?? Im down 110lbs and it feels fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! No one knows who I am! hahaha Im not exercizing but I really need to start!! ~Bethany 266/155/??