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Still going the wrong way, but not as bad as it could have been. 230.8 Here's to a better week...

My doc emphasizes that it's a holiDAY - not a holi-WEEK! Just keep that in mind always. Friday is no different than Wednesday. Starting the day with a 5K is amazing! Also a suggestion from my doc. The extra movement will help offset the choices you make the rest of the day. My husband, daughter & I will be doing a bridge walk - it's about 5K as well. It's not an event, we're just doing it on our own. I'm looking forward to that.

So I totally screwed up this week...went the wrong way - big time! 230 is today's weigh in.

I'm fighting a 5 lb swing - it's scary as hell! But I know what I'm doing wrong & when I get scared, go back to doing what's right. The tool is there - I have to remind myself to use it sometimes.

It's not really supposed to be a diet drink as much as to help curb cravings. At a year out, I'm having a major issue with craving sweet things. I haven't been able to find anything that brings up red flags, but I'm still not sure if it's an ok thing to use. Has anyone had any experience using Plexus Slim?

Ooops, forgot to post yesterday - weigh in for Monday 11/16 was 224.2.

Just quit - you're having this surgery to save your life - to at least be healthier, right? Why would you continue to kill yourself by smoking? Might as well not have surgery if you're going to continue...

11/09/2015 weigh in - 228.4 11/10/2015 - my one year sleeve - anniversary! Happy Birthday to me!

I'm gonna give it a go...Haven't done a challenge in MONTHS and I'm starting to slip. Coming up on my one year sleeve-aversary in a few days. CW 228.9 Goal weight 220

You look amazing! I totally get the not being able to see it thing. You're not alone! I'm down from a high of 360 to 232. I still see the bigger me. A lot of that for me is that my stomach is still big. I've lost butt, boobs, legs, thighs, arms, but my stomach is being stubborn. Hopefully one day, we'll get there in our minds. I know other people see it, but my mind is just way behind schedule.

I'm at 233 again this morning. I've teetered with 2lbs this week, but I also just got my lovely monthly visitor, so hopefully next week will be better. Better than a true gain, I guess.

Oh, this is the type of person you need to put in their place real quick. "Thank you for your concern, but you only know about my situation because you were listening in on my personal calls - I did not intentionally to share this with you. I am not interested in discussing this with you, as it is a personal matter that does not involve you." If it persists, speak with your and/or her supervisor. I feel for you...I'd be so pissed!

It's time for a new therapist! One that doesn't believe that your problems/issue are real will never be able to help you.

Weighing in today at 233. My loss has slowed down considerably over the last month. I really need to stop letting the bad stuff into my diet, but I am still addicted to it and my new tummy doesn't reject it. I have to work on my will power...and a little more exercise probably wouldn't hurt either. sigh... One more example of "This is NOT the easy way out!"

Count me in please. My goal will be 225.

Late check in...as usual. Lol. 234 this morning. Man this is going slow!

236 this week. forgot to post.

If your insurance company doesn't approve without the information from the other Dr, I would have a lawyer to draw up a letter demanding your records. That's BS - they are YOUR records!

Lettuce and many fresh veggies are not my friend anymore. They just don't "sit" well. I do miss salads...sigh...

236.8 today

238.6 Today - forgot to weigh in yesterday

239.2 is my weigh in today.

Great idea! I'll have to look for those containers too! I keep a jar of nuts in the pantry and one at my desk, but I'm worried about portion control.

Starting this challenge at 241 - hoping to get to 230 by the end. Good luck ya'll!

Count me in - I'm going to shoot for a 230lb goal. I've been falling off the wagon recently and really need to get my butt in gear! I'm almost 5 months out & ready to get closer to my ultimate goal of HEALTHY! Thanks for taking over Stephh - and thanks to Susan for all of the work you've put into these challenges!