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I can't say I've never regretted it, but really only for the minute or two that it takes me to realize that
I'm not really hungry... just maybe anxious or pissed and just want to lose my SELF in food. Now that I can't do that, I have to think my way through what's bothering me and that can be difficult. But five minutes later, when I realize I haven't given in and consumed huge portions of food just to feel better... I feel better!

You can do it

Been messing up and not losing. Will do better starting today. Back on board!

Been messing up and not losing. Will do better starting today. Back on board!

Weight before surgery: 234
Date of surgery: 8/11/2011
Current Weight: 133.8
Goal weight for oct 31st: 134
I made my goal for the first time ever! I have been doing these challenges since last Halloween. I had never made one yet and one full year later I did it! I have lost 100 pounds now belong in the century club now. I am a size 4 in most things. I am so happy to have done it. Now to see if I can maintain it!

Weight before surgery: 234
Date of surgery: 8/11/2011
Current Weight: 134.6
Goal weight for oct 31st: 134
Lost .2 this week. Its not much but its something! I am .6 lbs away from my halloween goal! I am trying to lose it and then go into maintenance! Not easy!

Didn't make my goal... I'm at 183 pounds, down 9 1/2 pounds... but hey, that's more than I would have lost if I hadn't started the challenge. I'm ready for the Halloween challenge, goin' there now!
And a great big woo-hoo to all of you who not only met but exceeded your challenge goals!

SW 226.6
CW 206
GW 199
Well not going to make it to my revised goal weight/onderland by the end of this round, but I did bypass my initial goal weight already and a loss is a loss.
Looks like everyone is doing great! Can't wait to see everyones overall losses come next week.

Current weight 185. I've only lost 7 1/2 pounds since starting the challenge, but I might not have lost anything if I hadn't started at all! So I'm good and working hard for more of a loss this week.

Michelle, I could have written your post if I'd thought of it. I've experienced both sides: friendlier men and catty women... and I've lost a couple of "good friends" over my weight loss. It's sad that we women are so competitive with one another when we should really support each other more.
I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around why someone would get angry because I've lost weight and become healthier, but it's happened with two people, including my sister in law.
I'm not sure that being obese made me a nicer person. My sense of humor has always been slightly sarcastic and I was the funny fat girl. I'm trying now to learn to quit making jokes about myself being fat, so I'm changing the dynamics of several of my relationships. This seems to make others uncomfortable, especially those who were used to being the "hot" girl (comparatively) in the relationship.

I can't say I've never regretted it, but really only for the minute or two that it takes me to realize that
I'm not really hungry... just maybe anxious or pissed and just want to lose my SELF in food. Now that I can't do that, I have to think my way through what's bothering me and that can be difficult. But five minutes later, when I realize I haven't given in and consumed huge portions of food just to feel better... I feel better!

I can't say I've never regretted it, but really only for the minute or two that it takes me to realize that
I'm not really hungry... just maybe anxious or pissed and just want to lose my SELF in food. Now that I can't do that, I have to think my way through what's bothering me and that can be difficult. But five minutes later, when I realize I haven't given in and consumed huge portions of food just to feel better... I feel better!

K, don't know if we have a formal weigh-in day, but I'm making mine Saturday for now...
Finally cracked 190. Whew! What a freakin' battle it's been! But I'm here and I'm stayin'!
Three pounds down this week. Yay.

I think we're weighing on Mondays since labor day falls on that day. Congrats on the 3# loss!! Awesome job!

How different can a vacation look year to year? My pre-op and recent op friends, you have no idea.
Last year and this year in July we took my nephews (9 and 10 this year) to Myrtle Beach. Here are a few differences.

Last year I was about 400 and this year 245.

My swim trunks were 6x last year and 1x this year.

Last year I went in the ocean with my nephews and was scared to death I wouldn't be able to keep my balance and get out of the Water - much less be a good guardian for them. This year, I was having the best time in the water ever. I'm planning to resume SCUBA in a few months, so this was confirmation that I'm on track.

Last year when my nephews wanted to go to the water park, I had to say no and face their dissapointment. This year *I* got on the slides. I'd say they were more excited than I was, but that would not be true. I was grinning ear to ear and behaving 20 years younger than I did last year.
I was having food funerals this time last year. This year I stuck to my guns and did a pretty darn good job staying on track with my diet - and I really didn't feel more than a twinge of desire for anything not on my plan.

Last year, I had a hard time with any exertion and planned low key activities. This year I had energy to spare. One day I was walking to the car in a mall parking lot with the nephews and decided to just take off running to the car. Behind me I heard "He can run again!" and laughter. How nice to be able to have fun. Here's a kick, my wife and I took a helicopter ride. I went to Hawaii a few years ago and really wanted to but I was too heavy and over the weight limit.

Rather than hang out at the hotel during downtime like I did last year, I decided to go for a walk at the Tanger outlet. Last year I wouldn't have thought about trying to find good deals on clothing in the big and tall range I wore. 4x and 5x aren't compelling buys most of the time...this year, I was buying medium shirts. I can wear some and will be able to wear the rest within the next few months. I haven't worn a medium shirt since high school. This 50 year old was shopping like a kid in a candy shop. Even took my dear wife back to the mall and let her have fun picking some things out for me too. No more big and tall shops for me.

I can barely concieve of what next year holds. VSG gave me back my hope, health, and fun. I hope all of you can experience such a dramatic change next year.

K, don't know if we have a formal weigh-in day, but I'm making mine Saturday for now...
Finally cracked 190. Whew! What a freakin' battle it's been! But I'm here and I'm stayin'!
Three pounds down this week. Yay.

K, don't know if we have a formal weigh-in day, but I'm making mine Saturday for now...
Finally cracked 190. Whew! What a freakin' battle it's been! But I'm here and I'm stayin'!
Three pounds down this week. Yay.

K, don't know if we have a formal weigh-in day, but I'm making mine Saturday for now...
Finally cracked 190. Whew! What a freakin' battle it's been! But I'm here and I'm stayin'!
Three pounds down this week. Yay.

K, don't know if we have a formal weigh-in day, but I'm making mine Saturday for now...
Finally cracked 190. Whew! What a freakin' battle it's been! But I'm here and I'm stayin'!
Three pounds down this week. Yay.

Had a successful day 1 on the challenge. I'm happy!

Labor Day is September 3rd so we have 8 weeks and 4 days in this challenge. How much do you want to lose?
I currently weigh 190.4 and I would like to weigh 175 by Labor Day. I hope this is doable in 8 weeks. My weight loss has slowed downed a lot since my work outs were ramped up.
Here are my goals:
1. Make it to the 170's
2. Lose 15.4 lbs
3. Log food every day into MFP
4. Exercise 4-5 a week
5. Make it to week 10 on Couch to 5 K
Please join me!!!

Hey, we're the same weight & we have the same goal...good luck!!!
Littlebits

I can't say I've never regretted it, but really only for the minute or two that it takes me to realize that
I'm not really hungry... just maybe anxious or pissed and just want to lose my SELF in food. Now that I can't do that, I have to think my way through what's bothering me and that can be difficult. But five minutes later, when I realize I haven't given in and consumed huge portions of food just to feel better... I feel better!

Big yay for you. Carry on, you're doing great!