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okay - things have slowed and stopped but with some dedication they do start moving again...
I haved learned how to maintain that is sure - just not ready to maintain. 
173 now
that is 140 lbs. gone...
still would like to make it to 153...I know, I know I said 173 would be great but...with summer coming I think more lbs. gone would not be a bad thing

okay but here is the deal - it is getting harder and the scale does move alot and sometimes not in the direction I want but I have learned that I can quickly get back on track and make the scale move back in the direction I want.  I usually fluctuate between 2 and 3 lbs. and never let myself go more than 3 lbs. up before I start getting back to the basics.  So I have learned that I have to cut back on the carbs - I am loving crackers and find out that if I don't watch it I can eat 1/2 a sleeve of saltines in a day, more than 3 days of this and the scale goes up.  So when getting back to the basics I cut back on the crackers and pour on the h20!!  Yep, everything we already know to do but we fail to do it!!!

but I do get to enjoy food again - just got back from a cruise in Jan. and I was able to enjoy everything that everyone else was eating and drinking, I just had less and was totally happy with that.  I even lost weight on the cruise - and really, who gets to do that!!  I had creme brulee and other fabulous desserts, lobster and steak and sushi - yep sushi is back.  I pull most of the rice off but I still get to enjoy it! 

I am loving what this tool has done for me but know all to well that if I don't keep on track and watch the scale that it can come back. 

So much happening...loving my new life!  Several WoW moments ...
Stalling more now - but I am within 5 lbs. of MY goal.  I just wanted to weigh less than my husband so 173 is good for me!  Plus the other 20 lbs. to a healthy BMI would leave me looking shallow I think!

Just cannot imagine what my life would be like if I had not done the surgery...I am so in love with the life I now have.  Like I have been given a second chance to get things right. 

It is getting harder to lose and the food choices are getting harder to make.  But I have finally joined the gym so hopefully...I am just so fearful of going back. 

So down to 177 this morning....that is 136 lbs. gone since I started this journey!  What a great outcome!!  Really could not ask for more!!  Wearing a size 8 officially, however still a size Large shirt - I am just broad in the shoulders I guess!! 

Posting pics...

Sorry late again - stayin' really busy...finally broke my stall.  Made it to 180 by month 11.  That makes it 133 lbs. total and 111 since surgery. 

What a ride...doing great.  Lots of energy, getting lots of fall projects done...feeling fabulous!

Will post pics soon - have not had the camera around lately.  Will have to do something about that.

Not much happened at month 10 - down 6 lbs. from last month...184.  And I have been stuck there weeks now so 11 mos. is not looking too great.  I'll take it though...it's all good!

Finally went shopping for new jeans....drumrolll, fireworks and all!!! SIZE 10!!! Yippee!!! Purchased two different brands and even a skirt, all size 10!  It's official.  Never in my dreams did I think I would make it to a size 10!  So if the scale does not move for a bit then it's all good!! 

Would like to make it to 173!  That is 11 lbs. away!  I want to maintain 173!  Worried that the 20 more to 153, a "normal" BMI will leave me with some ugly, saggy skin so I'm not going there! 

Month 11 is just around the corner and I am going to work hard to get down from 184, don't know what is going on....for sure experiencing my first stall.

so I think I am just overweight - what a relief!!

Been waiting to post to make sure it sticks - I still weigh everyday ( I know but back off, it keeps me sane)!!

Cannot wait to go shopping for some new jeans!!  And I finally can fit into my husband's.  He has been a size 30 - 32 ever since we met and never did I ever think I could fit into his jeans.  Yes they are the 32's but they are his, he has to wear a belt with them but they are HIS!!  What a victory.  Now if I could just catch up with him on the scale.  He knows I'm getting close...170's here I come!!

WOW and GRATEFUL - they really just don't explain how delighted I am with my new fabulous tool.  I have done things this past month that I have not done in over 20 years.

We've visited Frontier City and White Water, both amusement parks!  I have not been in over 20 years - afraid I would not fit in the roller coaster seat belt but no longer a concern I went full throttle!  What a great experience and I got to share it with my daughter, it was her first time ever!  We had such a blast.  Also visited our local water amusement park - so much fun and never was I once ashamed of my looks.  Actually, compared to some, I looked pretty good.  People really should look in a mirror before they leave the house.  I know it is really bad to talk about someone but some of these ladies had bellies so huge and they were tryin' to sport a bikini...oh my!  Anyway, we've been several times and I am just lovin' it!

Then we had our family vacation to Mexico this year...what a blast!!  Beach fun, pool side fun and oh my massages!!! YUM!!  And Lastly, we just returned from a weekend of camping, yes campling as in a tent and blankets!!  And in 100 degree weather.  I was such a great sport, even went hiking with the kiddos and rock climbing with my husband.  Something we have not done since we first started dating...so much fun and a special treat for my husband that loves to be outdoors so much but in the last few years I avoided it at all costs!!

Got me back and that is the greatest WOW of all!!

Posting pics...check them out!

Do seem to be stuck in the 190's - 190 today but not holding my breath.  I keep floating between 193 and 190!  Cannot seem to break but we have been on vacation and not eating the best food choices so today I am back to the basics and hope that helps get me out of the 90's.  Taking my vitamins really good now and I do feel much better and I seem to have my color back.  Feeling great and loving life once again!!

I made it - and it feels so good!!!  This tool just keeps getting better!
195 today - that's 118 gone forever...

Doing great - feeling great!  Bloodwork says I'm very low on b-12 so I will check in Monday to find out what to do about it.  I have not been taking my vitamins, b-12 but I am now committed.  I'm just stubborn and need a kick to get me going!  

Feeling so much love from all you guys - the kuddos sure does feel good! 

forgot to post - really most days I forget I've even had surgery.  So newbies it does get so much easier...

doing great...doing fabulous actually!  Really feeling great, lots of energy.  Energy to do the things I WANT to do and not the things I NEED to do like yard work and laundry - ugh!!

I'll post pics soon - forgot my camera on 2 sep. events so I have 6 mos. and 7 mos. pics coming!!

Cannot wait til onederland comes my way...had it once briefly after 7 mos. but lost it and then for the 2nd time since my surgery I hade a 1 lb. gain!!  But I know exactly what happened.  I had tortilla chips and guac again!!  And this was my downfall last time I gained - I should have known better but it is so good and goes down like butter!!  And I have been sampling d. sodas.  I had to get rid of those as well..get it sometimes hurts if you take a big gulp but I felt like I was missing out so I indulged but I am done now and moving back to my flavored water.  

I love sno-cones ---- oh my.  Pre-surgery I could get the largest size they had and still want more but now I can barely get down a sm.  It has to be all the sugar - just makes me feel horrible.  And I know you are thinking it - try sugar free.  WELL they SUCK!!  Cannot find one I like.  So my favorite treat and now I cannot indulge. ugh - what will I do all summer!?!!?!

okay so 8 months is just next week - still no onederland.  BUT!  Tomorrow is looking like a great possibility!!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVIN' my sleeve.  Down 102 lbs. today.  I hit 100 last week but it kept floating so I wanted to surpass it before posting...doing great.  Eating great, no food issues.  Some days I feel like I can eat alot and I start to get worried but then the next day I barely eat a thing so all is well I am sure.  Dr. says the sleeve will take me all the way to goal and that I am right on target.  

Still losing hair but it is slowing down.  I don't think anyone else notices but I sure do.  

Wearing a size 12!!!  and that was my goal but I want to go as far as my new sleeve will take me so I've set a new size 10 goal!  Isn't that great - achieving a goal I never thought would happen?!  Oh and wearing a size Large shirt - I just cannot believe it - I was wearing a 3x before and sometimes that was not large enough!

I will work on changing my avatar and posting 6 mos. pics. 

WOW!!
Current weight is 223!  That's 90 lbs. since I started my journey!

Everything is going as should be...losing lots and lots of hair.  I have to clean off the shower drain after each shower now!!  I'm like a shedding dog but I'll take it - 90 lbs. lighter!! in just 5 short months.

Wearing size 14M levi's - never thought that would happen.  Hoped and wished but I don't think my brain could just fathom the thought!  In fact when I got the jeans from my friend I thought there would be NO WAY I could get in them but decided one day to see how far I was from getting in them and the suckers fit - no jumping up and down to get them up, no holding my breath or laying on the bed - they just slid on!!  LOVE IT!  Wearing a 14 top or XL  -  I have not worn an XL since high school for sure!  It feels so good!

I'll have to post my LEVI victory soon - I'll see if I have some pics from this past weekend.  

Love my sleeve!!  No turning back!!