ShouldBlittler

Yeah, waist measurements are important. And I understand the ratios too. My waist is about 29" so I am okay on that front, but it is really more about finding a comfortable, maintainable weight....now that my appetite has returned I am finding it to be work to maintain at 140. It would probably help if I resumed my workout routine.

What are the correct ratios? I would like to see if I fit the ratios...

I think you look great! You can really tell that you work out hard! Awesome!

Hi Spatters,

I was just thinking of you. How are you doing?

Update....Well I hit my goal weight (215) a few weeks ago' date=' but that didn't last long. I'm already back up to 219.....but some of that is Water weight since I started back on creatine. A well hydrated muscle gives me that extra rep on each set and extra set at each lift, so it's worth it to me. Also upped my cals slightly, by 300 or so a day. I felt a little weak after hitting my goal and really restricting my calories for a couple of months to get there. So I think the low 220's is my comfy place. I know years (hopefully decades) down the road as my metabolism slows further, the 220's will be hard to maintain. [/quote']

What a hottie!

Walk... Walk... Walk.... Proud of you for taking such a big step! Last year we joked that yours would be this year... Well, ha ha ha, you really did it!

Good Afternoon Everyne' date='

I was sleeved on June 11, 2012. I started out at 280lbs at 5'10" and with PCOS. A year later I'm down 90lbs and have been holding at that weight loss for a while now. How will I know when the weight loss is finished? I would love to get another 10lbs off but not sure if it will happen. Help...[/quote']

I would also like to lose 10 more. I am solidly at 90 pounds down, but I don't know if 10 more is possible now when I look at myself...

I've never had a problem getting any type of food after surgery and it sucks. lol I totally wish my body hated carbs and sugary things but nope. They were a danger before surgery and they totally are now as well.

Me too! Ugh!

Awesome! I bet he was sore the next day!

You are missed' date=' for sure, by those of us that remember your upbeat and positive posts. But you hit it - I don't come around much anymore because I'm tired of giving and getting snark or silence in response to my questions or posts.

~Cheri[/quote']

I am sure you must be VERY BUSY these days! How did you do so far with weight and pregnancy?

I am so happy for you!

Yelling? Can you give more specific details?

I am wearing a size 2 or 0 pants, and my stomach is as strong as steel with all of my core workouts...

The most effective kind of exercise is the kind you DO. You just have to like what you are doing, and so stick to it regularly....

I had my surgery June 20th of last year. I have 7 pounds to go to reach my goal of 100 lost pounds. It is hard to stay motivated. What are some thoughts, ideas, or stories that motivate YOU in your weight loss? I'm hoping we can all get some ideas to cling to when the going gets rough...

I had surgery June 20, 2012. I was 215 pounds. I am 5 foot tall. I was wearing whatever would fit... Which was NOTHING! I now weigh 122 and wear a size 2 or 0. My goal is to be 115. I hope I can get there.

I am 5 foot tall and 122 pounds, down from 215. My secret fantasy goal is 115. I wonder if I will be able to get there. My bones and muscles are not of the teeny tiny variety. My surgery was June 20, 2012.

June 2013 makes one year out. Down 140 lbs. ive been in a stall for over a month now. Even though zive lost so much I feel I will never get to my goal. I originally set my gosl at 175. Eould love to be less but realistic. Im 5'8 and wear a 12/14. I did wear s 24/26. I think after skin removal I might be a size 10. That was my goal size when I started. Some days Im just as self concious at this size because of saggy skin as I was at 340 lbs. Anyone else feel this way?

I think it is hard to adjust my mind around this new weight. Truthfully, I don't feel THAT much different (maybe it's because I just thought I was an awesome person even though I was 100 pounds overweight... Ha ha). I have 7 pounds to goal and those 7 feel like the whole previous 93 to me...

My husband's surgery was June 4th of last year. My surgery was June 20th of last year. He has lost 120 pounds, and I have lost 92 pounds. Just tellin' ya!

I had surgery on June 20, 2012 and I have lost 91 pounds. I have gone from a size 16 to a 2. I am 5', and went from 215 to 124. I still would like to lose 9 more pounds, but I do not know if it will be possible. I am pretty small...

Thank you... I am having a hard time with will power, I must admit...

So sorry

When my brother passed away from cancer I realized when it hurts it means he lived a good life.. A life where he was so loved and gave that love in return. I wouldn't hurt if he wasn't an important part of my happy life. My hurt and heartache is a small price to pay for having the opportunity to have him in my life. I hope you understand this comment as being as remarkable as I did a couple years ago

Thanks. That IS TRUE. Tonight I was eating and eating.... I am afraid of this slippery slope!

I lost my mom from cancer in 1993. I was only 21 yrs old. To me it was the hardest thing I have ever dealt with in my life. Go and be with her every minute of everyday if you can. The hardest thing I learned at that time is they never come back.

Funny how perspective changes everything. This part of your post jumps out at me now. For some reason I didn't fully grasp "never coming back." Now I do.

ShouldBlittler' date=' so sorry to hear about your moms illness, and sending best thoughts to her and the family.[/quote']

Thank you. My mom died on April 14. I am heartbroken. I am afraid that I'm going to gain my weight back, because she was a real inspiration for me losing weight in the first place. She always worried about my weight. Since she died, my life has not been as scheduled. That is to say, I've been off schedule. Workouts are getting missed, and meals are all over the place. I need some coping skills.

Slap her. And ever time she says it slap her mouth. She'll learn and as for her daughter slap her too and she's younger so it may take a few more hits. But in the end it'll work just like training a puppy.

Would it also work to shake a can of pennies at her?

When I had my monthly follow up, they said the average at a month was 25 pounds and I was exactly at 25 then. It sounds like you are on track to me!