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Hiya Meggie, yea, I read this a while ago... followed the advise and no change, at the moment, I am just doing what I have always done - apart from adding the good carbs - and hoping my body will readjust and catch up with my mind ... lol

This is interesting for me... is this a regular pattern for you? I am trying to work out what my body wants/needs to lose more weight. I've come to a grinding halt with the low carb route, I have started to add some good carbs to my diet lately. I will be interested in what others have to say on this one. I am almost 11mths out now though... I am hoping that this isn't the end of the road for me! =]

Samantha, I will watch this post with interest, cos lately nothing I do moves the scales...!!! =/

pcos_chick, you are soooooo right! My weight has effected me all my teenage and adult years; regardless of how heavy I have been it has always been TOO heavy! Even when I was 140lb! I know this is a psychological thing for me... and I am working on it and hoping that I am making some progress... I have to say, some days are better than others, but in general it is better now!

Hey Diva, I am soooooo on the same page. When my weight loss slowed to a pathetic crawl several months ago, I felt fat every day. I think the stale mate on the scale did terrible things to my head! I tried reasoning with myself but the answer was always the same... you're still obese. Ilong to just be overweight! In the last couple of weeks, thankfully, my mindset has changed. I stil weigh daily but if there is no change, well, there is no change. and that is ok. Look back over your weight loss journey... 150lb gone forever..... FOREVER!!! Remember at the beginning of all this you told me to go and try on my 'fat clothes'... have you done that today. I know you posted your pics recently... look them over again, try your biggest trousers on again. I know how you feel is important...but that doesn't mean you can't congratulate yourself too... chin up my lovely!

Thanks Ladies... just to know that I can pop on here and have a moan helps me feel less tense. He's still in the op theatre, it is 6pm here, so he's been there a while... still not sure how the op went! I've had a rough day work wise... when I got home, I tried to do some marking but couldn't focus or concentrate... to be honest, I went upstairs and led on the bed for an hour... that helped a little. The kids are great, my daughter sorted their tea out for me and they are now walking the dog. They do realise that the next couple of weeks are gonna be hard... I've tried to explain to them that it will go quickly but at their ages of 13 & 11 time seems to drag more... oh to be young again! I am defo not going down the choc route... NO WAY! If I need a treat I will either get some pork scratchings, which I love. I have also bought some high fibre cracker, gluten and wheat free... 25 cals each and are really crunchy... so they will be a nice substitute for 'mindless' eating and they fill me up really quickly! Hers hoping the next few weeks go as smoothly as poss... once again thanks for your support... Chilo. hope things are ok with you... stress is awful, ain't it! x

Hey Thin, funny you should post this... I have been having the same thing happen to me over the last couple of weeks... not daily but weekly. In a desperate attempt to get the scale moving again, I reduced my cal intake and carb intake... I got sweaty and dizzy plus a banging headache... my dad tested my bloods and they were 4.2 which, although in the normal range, is still on the low side. I have now increased my good carbs a little... but I am still getting the headaches but these might be due to my hormones... there is just toooo much to think about ...lol x

Hello fellow sleevers, I am currently going through a really stressful time here. My husband is having a knee op today, and although he is young(ish...lol) and fit, I still worry. His recovery will be anything from 4 - 6mths; he will either have micro fracture and stem cell or realignment of the knee joint. This has come at the wrong time, as in work I have been accepted as an examiner and have over 400 scripts (exam papers) to mark in the next 2 - 2 1/2 weeks; the vital part of his recovery. I am also working full time, have two children and already I am starting to feel stressed and a little tense. Usually I would find comfort in a bar of choc or something similar... how do I now comfort/passify these feelings. I do have a great cirlce of friends but it ain't the same as a Mars bar...lol Exercise is an option, but with the situation as it is, time and energy will be limited ... I do intend to continue my boxing sessions! They are only twice a week. When you feel like this how do you cope? What do you do to get you through tough times?

I wonder about this... a lot ... since I have lost my weight, I defo get spoken to differently in work - I am a teacher - my pupils are different towards me and so are the staff. Since the start of the academic year, Sept, I have been asked in on more meetings, given more responsibility (no extra wage thoug!!) and asked my opinions a lot more. Part of me thinks that it is the fact that I am a little smaller and not seen as that 'lazy fat one', the other part of me thinks that is it because I have been at the same school for some years and they have now realised my ability ...? Tough one isn't it?? But on a positive note... lets put it down to my new found energy, passion and love of life!!! =]

Interesting post... I've had a few weight related comments over the years, the one that springs to mind the most is an old 'friend' who I hadn't seen for a while walked passed me... I stopped him and he said 'God, I didn't realise that short fat person waddling towards me was you!' NICE!! I remember feeling really embarrassed and just made my excuses and left, waddling off! I've always been the bubbly fat one, the one who made everyone laugh or blended into the background, depending on my mood. Now, 60lb lighter, I seem a little more reserved. I think it because I haven't reached a comfortable weight and I still feel self conscious. I don't plan any real 'revenge' for any nasty comments ... it will just take the form of feeling and looking good! =]

Hye Chilo... yep, that is one lovely swim suit ... I didn't think of Next! I will defo have a lil look in there when the time comes. Hope you are ok my lovely... ain't spoke in a while! x

What a great idea... something different to focus on... 1 - to wear high heeled shoes all day without pain - done 2 - to wear my engagement ring all day and night without it biting me - done 3 - to weigh less than my husband - done 4 - to 'physically feel' my age or younger - done 5 - to appreciate ME; my body, my life, my family... enjoy the life I have and actually LIVE it! - done and ongoing...lol Now, things in the future... 6 - to wear and make it look good - that lil black number 7 - to wear a two piece in reality not just my dreams 8 - have the confidence to go for promotion - not be so self conscious =]

Great idea Diva... Gonna join in on this one! 1, my hubby and both kids can put their arms around me and touch hands... I love this feeling; 2. being able to go boxing and actually enjoy it! My coach said to me last night 'Bloody 'ell girl, you've come on lovely. Look how strong your core is now!'; 3. feeling an improvement in my confidence and self - esteem.

Wow....9mths and goal... amazing! Congrats on working that sleeve of yours... onwards to maintainance... let us know how you get on! =]

ToDream, you were on a lil holiday... good for you for having a few treats and enjoying them... the sleeve is a tool that allows us to do this... you don't 'suck' ... like the others have said, those pesky few pounds will be gone in a day or two... keep up the good work and remember, human is good...lol =]

Heheheeee... that does look like fun! Reckon I am gonna have a few hours of chuckle time on that! Thanks!

Skinny jeans that are loose... now that is a NSV!! I love it! Just goes to show that the scales don't mean everything... you are defo getting smaller there... Nice one! =]

Hey Fairyfaye, Your headteacher sounds like a right cow! That is just rude... take no notice of her and raise above it... she really isn't worth it. I work in a school, I am a teacher, and at lunch time if I am asked why I am eating soooo little, I just say that I am on a cal controlled diet. Last week I had a phase of greek youghurt for lunch, and a few comment 'is that all you are going to have?' ... I just said 'yep!' and sat there and enjoyed every mouthful! No one would have said that to a skinny person!!! I am well impressed that you are back to work on day 11... I had my sleeve done in line with the 6 weeks hols. I don't think I could have returned to work in under 2 weeks, so well done! Remember, you'll have the last laugh! =]

Good question... I have two goal weights and the same as you, my own goal is lower than my surgeon's... they way I am looking at it now, is that when I get to a nice size and 'feel right' then that will be my goal. I am not really losing much weight, but seem to be getting smaller... not sure what is actually goin on here...lol... but I ain't gaining either. I suppose, what I am trying to say, is that you will know when you feel good... and that is your goal weight! let us know what you decide =]

You look fab... and I agree, you ain't a slow loser... what an achievement in 7mths... excellent job! Keep up the good work... you should post these in the pinned photo thread too... =]

Hiya Usedtobe... Your question is a valid one and one that resonates in my mind a lot... only on a smaller scale!! My weight loss has virtually hauled to stop and I haven't seen regular movement since last year! I am still trying to lose, but there is a part of me that wonders if this is it... is my body -but not my mind - happy at this weight. I too haven't been this 'light' for a long time and although I haven't had as much to loose I understand completely where you are coming from. I think the BMI is a good indictor, but that is all... nd indicator. My boxing coach doesn't believe in it or like it... and told me not to take any notice. My surgeon agrees... his goal weight is about the normal BMI for me! Let us know what you decide... whatever it is, whichever way you go, you've done such a bloody brilliant job already!! Either way you are a winner... =]

Hey! Funny you should say about maintaining... when I went to see my surgeon and told him about the very slow loss, he said 'Well you will be able to maintain well' ...!!! Like you though, I ain't done losing yet! He then set me a goal which was lower than my original one, hence the two ticker thing. Glad that you have dropped again, gives me hope that I might too. Our starting stats are realy similar aren't they... how tall are you? I am only 5 2! Oh, and you got sleeved on my wedding anniversary!! =]

This brought a smile to my face... I love it when things like this happen... I can understand why you had a lil chuckle to yourself. I am a teacher too, and for the most part the kids in my classes have been either, really kind or they haven't said much... anyway, around Feb time one of the older boys said to me 'Miss, what is with all this weight loss? What is the matter with you? You don't want to lose too much more'!!!! I just thanked him and told him that I would take it as a compliment...lol Didn't have the heart to tell him I had a load left to go!! The one thing that the kids, and staff are impressed with is my boxing! One lad said 'Miss you were well 'ard before, you must be solid now!' Again this tickled me and I took it as a compliment! (Imagine it with a welsh accent... very funny!)

Hey, Glad it went well and you are doing ok. Best wishes for a speedy recovery... looking forward to seeing your pics! =]

Your wedding photos are gonna look amazing... congrats on a brilliant 8mths... not long to goal, keep up the good work!!