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Hello gladiators, it's our anniversary month!. How is everyone doing?

@@Beni I'm not more hungry at meal times. Still eat small amounts but find myself wanting to snack between meals. I think it's boredom so I've started doing more during the day: scrapbooking, sewing whatever will keep me busy. Winter has been horrible for my workout routine. I just can't make myself go out into the cold even if it's to go to the gym. I'm going this morning despite the rain. Then making it a habit again. My goal was to lose 50 more pounds this year and I'm nowhere near it.

Here is what I look like now. Still a work in progress.

I've yet to hit wonderland. I get close then gain a bit. This has happened so many times.

Waving hand in air. I do the burping thing too. It's as annoying as it is painful.

Hot Damn is right! You look amazing.

Has anyone been sick with a cold yet? Everytime I cough hard I have dry heaves and sometimes I actually throw up. Wondering if this is due to where the pouch is located and the stress put on it by coughing hard.

Thank you. Beautifully written. I'm back to crying but tears of gratitude.

I had my year appointment a few days ago. It went well, my doctor remembered the chats we've had over the phone about my exhaustion which impressed me. I guess she could have been reading my charts but never the less it was nice to know that she was up to date. We reviewed my labs and they look good. Over the last couple months my energy levels have been up and getting to the gym is no longer the only thing I have energy for in a day. The weight has started to come off again and for that I rejoice. It's funny, when the doctor asked me if I was happy I had the surgery I started crying and said no. Since that conversation I've done much reflection and have since realized without the surgery I would still be diabetic and would probably be heavier than I was a year ago. There would be new medical problems coming my way. And I would always be that fat girl that people say would be pretty if she lost weight. Oh how I hated to hear that. I'm going to catch up on my reading here on this thread I've been in my reflective state and I think coming out of a deep depression. I hope when I read I find you all are well, happy and lighter. I'm beginning year two with a bit of a different outlook then it's been for the last 6 months. I'm not scared of the future infact I'm looking forward to it. This is a new feeling and I hope it sticks.

No seat belt extender. ... absolute bliss. And gorgeous legs to boot!!! You rock!

How are your eating and exercise habits? Do you subscribe to my fitness pal and have you sought out any exercise regimes?I have a fitbit and average 5000 steps a day. I use fitness pal and eat 1000 to 1200 calories a day. Seldom eat carbs and get my 60 grams of Protein in. I go to the gym 4 times a week. I do 20 minutes cardio then rotate strength training between upper and lower body. I did just change the cardio to half in the beginning and half at the end of my work out to see if that shakes things up a bit. My body is changing and I have dropped a jeans size. My skin doesn't sag and cellulite is going away. So there are pluses. I am just dying to see the scale move.

Haven't been on here lately because I haven't had good news to share. I've been in the same stall for months and is starting to effect me via depression. Just hanging on. I do enjoy reading about your successes and I will try and get in here more often.

So I'm wondering if anyone would like to share their workout routine. I do 20 minutes cardio then alternate lower body one day upper body the next. Workout 4 times a week.

Good morning all. I went to Gulf shores over the weekend and had tons of pictures taken of me and didn't cringe when I saw them. That's a first. I'm down two pounds I think due to increased exercise and tracking my food religiously. Energy level is still not where it should be but I'm okay until the evening. I'm ready for bed at 7. Hope you are all doing well.

Have you had your labs done yet? What you describe is exactly what I felt when I was low on my d's and b12.

I'm still stuck but my body is changing. I'm going to count my blessings and change my workout. Also, to everyone sharing pictures, you all look amazing!

That is a really bad week indeed. Hopefully a new job comes along that you love. Until then take care of and focus on yourself. I was hit in an accident the same exact way. I was livid!

I missed this post. I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers and love sent your way.

I'm at my half way point. Lost 60 still have sixty more to go. Have been stalled for a couple of months. I haven't been to upset about it. But I'm really ready to see more progress. Love seeing everyone's numbers. Gives me the hope I need.

Me too :-\ It took me forever to pass the 200 mark. I got to 194, now I keep going up to 197 and back down and back up. So frustrating!We'll get past it. But for the moment yes it is way frustrating.

I'm thinking about changing my bariatric vitamin. What does everyone take, is it once a day and is it chewable? Inquiring minds Hope everyone is well and happy.

I gained back my two pounds lost. I guess I'm still stalled. Other than that nothing new to report. Beni, sorry your sick. A spring cold at that. Hate those.

Beni and Luna, I was up to eating about a cup per meal and my PA said she was happy with that. My thought was "no way". I've decreased my meal size and I'm still full and satisfied. I was getting to the point that I was eating because it tasted good and that's an old habit that got me here in the first place. It's a realization that really scares me. My stall began at the six month mark too, I was October 8th. It's easy to say we should count or blessings but the reality of it is you worry that this is it. That was a constant worry. I'm feeling back on track, at least hopeful that I am. As for the itchy scalp. Ugh, I try not to scratch in public and have switched conditioners twice. I'm also not coloring. Oh hello grey hairs. Sigh.

I woke up 2 pounds lighter this morning. I hope this means plateau is over.

LisaCO I always hated pictures of myself before too. Now I am not so resistant to them. I'm slowly gaining my self esteem as I slowly lose this weight.