Jerseygirl82

A fitbit is a little device that you clip on you. Usually on your pocket. It's like a pedometer but so much more. It tracks your steps, how many flights of stairs you've climbed, calories burned and a clock. It is very simple to use and connects easily to a computer. There is a website to go on and customize your settings, log food and track your progress. There is also Ann app for your phone. Very handy and easy to use tool.

Wow. Congrats to you. Yeah, definitely take some pics. Even for the simple fact of just taking part in your life; birthday parties, picnics etc. it is shocking looking back over my life and if you went by photo evidence only it would look like I never went to anything.

I absolutely feel your pain. Buying pants is one of the most annoying and frustrating things ever. I too can not wait to be able to just go in a store and no matter what find something. Soon....

Definitely sucks. There is something about having this surgery that makes people think they have rights to say this stuff. I've lost nearly 30 pounds in 2 months and my mom actually said I was lying to her about the weight loss because she can't see any change in me. If she is serious and does start bugging you about choices, gently explain to her that you have a food plan you are following and if you are having a treat it means you worked it in and it's ok.

Oh my goodness. That is so wonderful. It is so nice to hear success stories like yours. The real things people who are overweight deal with and no one even knows. Congrats.

Thanks, already a few of those pounds have dropped back off. I am hoping to take this as a learning moment and not repeat this in the future. This summer is definitely going to be a challenge, but hopefully smaller new clothes will help me get through it. Good luck.

Are you logging your food? Maybe some not so good stuff has been creeping in there and you just haven't "noticed" it. Also, our bodies hold onto weight for a lot of different reasons I am sure yours will get the picture soon and let it go.

Some things to keep in mind; Are you a little "backed up"? How much salt is in your diet? More water would definitely help you with both. Also if you are eating a lot of sugar free things the artificial sweetners may not be well tolerated by your body and they could lead to bloating and water retention. Just a thought, good luck.

Don't worry, there are a lot of reasons this could happen that are perfectly fine and dont signal regaining the weight. If your salt the day before was more than you have had or you had a little less water than usual to flush everything or your a little constipated or pre-menstrual.... You get the idea. Good Luck.