sophie'sChoice

You look fabulous! And I too noticed those clavicles! Way to go!

I hate to say it but I am fanatical about getting in all of my vitamins, fluids, and am always over 80 grams of protein every day and I started losing hair a few weeks ago. I will survive of course but it is more complicated than just getting your nutrients. Bummer huh?

Way to go James! You rock! And Jenn.....how goes that last 6 pounds?

I'm pretty small goal oriented. Having something to look forward to always makes the journey a much more joyful one for me and so far I haven't struggled much with the dark side much because of my focus on the little goals set forth ahead of me. My first goal was set for 75 pounds because I have over the course of my life lost 70 pounds a few times and gained it back (with extra). So this time I'm going forward and my reward is a few choice pieces of clothing that fit a little better. My next goal is when I get to 299 pounds at which time I'm going to buy me a bicycle! I used to live on one of those when I was young and I really miss it. I live very close to a great paved biking trail and I can't wait! My first big goal was to be able to fit in an airplane seat without worry (started a thread about that today). Even when I reach that goal I will have a long way to go but it won't matter because I will feel such a renewed sense of freedom and pride in what I have accomplished. I haven't looked any further ahead than that. Right now my blinders are set on that next 5 pounds!

Thanks ladies! Looks like it might take longer than I want...but the good news is I WILL eventually get there!

Thanks! I too carry a lot in my midsection. I will be traveling again this fall so that gives me something to shoot for! There really isn't anything I can do that I'm not already doing but it is nice to have something to look forward to!

I had that problem at a month out. I still have it after my morning protein shake on most days and it seems to be worse if I drink it too fast. Hang in there! It will get better!

So on the topic of airplanes.... It has been a long time since I have attempted to fly and I don't know that I have ever flown without the worry that I wouldn't have seatbelt issues or someone next to me wishing they weren't next to me issues. Know what I mean? Can anyone give me any insight as to what weight I might be able to book a flight without a lot of anxiety? I think that will be my next goal! My BFF is a 12 hour drive away. Although I don't mind a good roadtrip, I would get to see her more often if I could just jump on a plane. I know we are all built different but I was just looking for a general idea.I'm 5'7. Thanks!

Count me in with the iron stomach people. As soon as I was on pureed food I was mixing in some serious heat. After the liquid stage I needed flavor! Anyway, I've always been a fan of spicy, and I actually tolerate it even better now because I don't overeat it! Hope your tummy doesn't betray you! Good luck!

Exciting! That will help get you through the unpleasantness in the beginning! Good luck!

I hear you. We all do. Really we do. And although you didn't ask for advice, please take this in the manner in which it is intended. Start tracking everything again so that you have a recent record of what you are consuming and then get a second opinion. You never know, it may bring you new possibilities, options, or at least peace of some kind. Good luck!

Look at you go! Congrats! I think around here they call that the century club! What an awesome accomplishment!

So today I hit the 70 pound lost mark! Exciting huh? That's about the weight of a 4th grader. Well, this is about the 4th time I've hit that mark. The other 3 times I hit a plateau, got frustrated, long story short, I ended up gaining all of it back with an extra 50 pounds. So I declare war on the 4th grader and I'm going to bust through this curse this time and make it history! Onward and downward!!

I usually pick up the phone and call a friend. Before long we are laughing and everything seems better. Lately, I've also been diving into books that I've been wanting to read. If I have a good book going, I can get lost in it and all the rest of the world goes away. Currently, those are my best 2 distractions. Good luck!

Way to go! you can do it! Let us know when you get there so we can all celebrate with you!

I actually live in the metro east and work in the central west end

Lol Laurie! Hey....I've lost a 4th grader too I guess!

Wow veg rookie you look great! Congrats!

Cool! I'm going to look for the vita fusion gummies! I only saw the one kind when I looked so I will look elsewhere. Thanks for the tip!

I looked at them just yesterday and was shocked at the fact that the serving size was 4. So, in order to get the Vitamins that are listed you have to eat 4 of them....definitely not worth the money...highway robbery! I'm 10 weeks out and still chomping on 2 flintstones every day lol. On another note, a friend gave me a couple gummy Fiber chews and they weren't bad! I do need to figure out the fiber thing...eh hem... Good luck! hope you find something you can tolerate!

I'm so sorry....if all your luck is bad luck then I wish you had no luck at all for sure! Here's hoping that the end of this vicious cycle is near.

Thank you so much for sharing this....it's like you have been inside my head. Which I might add is not a safe place to be! Especially not alone, or without a flashlight! LOL I will add one more to your list....I thought that no surgery short of brain surgery would work for me. Thanks for your inspiration and Congrats!

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! It really does help motivate!

Way to go! Congrats!

WOW! Stunning is right! Thanks so much for sharing your journey! Another inspiration! I can't wait till I enjoy shopping!