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You and me both!! I used to be on this site constantly and so very motivated. Welp back to the drawing board!

One thing is, I have joined the 4th of July Challenge. It has been a while since I have joined a challenge. But it is a start. So lets do that together or at least have our own weekly check in. What do we think? I need to be held accountable and am dying for support. I have to do a better job at finding a consistent support group to attend. But what else can we do? @jane13 @WLSResources/ClothingExch

Ladies! Thank you so much for your support (and comic relief, LOL). I know that we've got this but it was so much easier at this time last year. during my honeymoon stage. I'd stand up, sneeze, or cross my eyes and lose a pound or more! I hit a stall months ago, lost a little GAINED a little, then stayed the same until the cycle started all over again. I hate that I have sizes 12, 14, and 16 jeans. To make it worse, the 16s are the most comfortable at the moment. The 14s left a mark on my belly the other day. It is so depressing!! I've only been drinking liquids today and plan to keep that going for the next couple of days. @jane13 and @WLSResources/ClothingExch

I love it, @jane13! I'm ready for it! I finally see a different figure in the mirror

LOL, this is an excellent NSV! Congratulations! I bet you looked and felt marvelous!

Thanks @Smye! I just need to get back to consistency and the weight will come off again. Thank you so much for your encouragement

OMG @jane13 !! I'm so proud of YOU!!!

I'm thinking of going back to basics as well!

@jane13 YAAAAAY!! We've go this! Not too much further to go!

Thanks @jane13! I'm trying, lol. I weighed myself this morning... 221! I never post my new weight until it has stuck for at least 2 days. So you are the first to know! I'm still working me, and trying to get there. I still haven't changed my goal from 199. I'm just dying to get there! Lol.

Go, girl!

WOW!! So encouraging to read this. Keep it up, lady!!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

You're not alone. There are plenty of "Banders" out there. I originally wanted the Lap-Band, but realized that sleeve was a better choice for me. Do what's best for you and not for anyone else.

Aww! Thanks @emma4884, I needed that hug! Here's one back :-)

And thank you, @pink dahlia, @jane13, and @Mountaingal for all of your support. I'm coming out of my funk slowly but surely. The support group was fine but trying on those clothes put me over the top. In the mirror, I didn't see the 299 lbs woman I had seen a few days ago. I just saw me and my weight loss and it made me smile. I just need to keep pushing forward! Thanks guys!

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You make my heart smile, @pink_dahlia. Thank you. My job has been fine lately. I'm good at detaching. Plus, I just returned to the office on 8/3 after being away in Peru for a few weeks. So I'm thinking that it is not work related. I'm down on myself from time to time for the most asinine reasons. This time I can't quite figure out why and am worried that I may derail my weightloss progress by slipping back to old food behaviors. I was doing so well at feeling satisfied, cutting out breads, pasta, and rice and non-beneficial foods. But suddenly all bets are off. My carb count this week has been through the roof. I saw my body as I walked passed a glass door in the courthouse and almost died. Though I know it isn't true or possible, I feel as if my face and body have gone right back to where I started. And I feel so sad. I just don't want to mess up. My mind and health can't afford it.p

Thanks guys. I am feeling down lately because I have been snacking more than I ever have since surgery. For the most part sugary things still taste bitter to me but I've eaten cookies, mini donuts and cupcakes in the office and got through it! On my own, I bought and ate a strawberry shortcake popsicle yesterday. I haven't been on the scale since Sunday because I am scared of what it will say. When I look in the mirror, or pass my reflection I see the 299 lb woman that began this journey and is still paying for it monthly. I finally cried last night. I can't figure out what changed or what is going so I can stop it.

Btw, I love your idea @Mountaingal. Thank you! I used to do something similar with positive affirmations in a bowl. I'd grab one in the morning and start my day. I think it's time to start doing that again ☺

This looks AWESOME!!!

LOVE IT!

What a fantastic NSV!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

YES!!! @jane13 Can you believe it?!? And congratulations to you!! Do you do milestone celebrations?

I hear you, @jane13. My goal was just to hit and stay in Onederland. I set my goal at 199. But at 227 lbs, 199 seems completely doable! According to the BMI chart I'm supposed to be 120... Yeah.... We'll see about that! Lol. Let's just get me to "overweight" and healthy first, then we'll see about that other weight.

Thanks, @Mountaingal!

Thanks guys! I weighed in the minute I got home! Down to 227.5! Yaaaaay!