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I know it's not the same as wow but, maybe you could start using a wii Fit to help you start exercising more. I agree eating better and exercising will help with your depression. I know it's hard, we've all been there but you can do it!

I'm 182 this week.

82lbs lost, I'd say it's working!!!! :w00t:

Trash it! I had one earlier today! Slim Fast recall affects 10 million ready-to-drink cans - Dec. 4, 2009

Oops, I gained a 1lb. 182

No change f or me this week.

I think you'll start enjoying it more. Not only because you'll physically start feeling better but, you'll start feeling more confidented which makes you feel more sexy! Good luck!

That's Awesome!!!!

My BMI is now 30.1 vs 38.7 when I started. I'm now just overweight vs severely obese or just obese!!!

3 lbs down. Broke 4wk plateau finally. Maybe I'll beat my 10lb goal!!!!

Finally broke 4wk plateau. woo hoo. I've been working out like crazy but, the scale wasn't moving. It is now!!

Congrats! That's Awesome! How much have you lost?

I can barely lose a lb a week so, my goal is ten lbs. Start 185 goal 10 lbs/ 175

About time! That be-otch as been setting an unrealistic standard for over 50 years!!! LMAO

WooHoo I'm excited! This is my first challenge and I need it!!!!

Good question. what about the loose skin under the arms? Does it shrink after being at goal for a period of time?

happy2lose, what do you do when you workout at the gym?

My doctor said no sit ups or crunches type movements because it could f lip the port.

Like Humming Bird, I too have been a yo-yo dieter...skinny,fat,skinny fat... I'm 5'4 and felt the most comfortable in the past at 145 lbs. It's on the high side of the healthy range, for my height but, for me, if I go below that weight people say I look to skinny. I agree it's a personal decision and believe you should do what's best for you. I bet there are some who don't choose a goal weight at all. Their goal is to get to a healthy weight range.

I've only told a select few. No one at my job knows. I took a week off and said I was having work done on my house. It's true...my body is my temple. LOL It's been alittle challenging eating lunch with co-workers. Getting stuck or sliming.... So, you have to be careful what you choose to eat especially infront of ppl who don't know. Other than that, if anyone says anything about what or how I'm eating, I just say, I'm trying to eat healthy or on a diet. If anyone asks how/why I'm losing so much weight I tell them I'm working out like a mad woman. Which is TRUE. I've been exercising 5-6 days a week for over 6 mos. Really, my weightloss has been so slow (about a lb a week) that hardly anyone's notice but, I'm not shy about letting my friends and co-workers know how much I'm working out. I think my medical history is PRIVATE and I want to keep it that way.

That's gotta be tough! I do think sometimes it takes longer for the people closest to us to notice because they see you all the time so the gradual changes are harder to notice. That's why when you see someone you haven't seen in a long time they freak out because it seems like such a drastic change. Other than that, maybe he's having a hard time dealing with it. Jealousy, worried you'll be different.... I've also always thougt 40 lbs is the "magic" number when people really start to notice. I'm sure he'll say something soon.

I know you can't spot reduce a specif ic area but, are there any exercises that help back Fat?

My doc's ofc said, no crutches EVER. They said it could cause the port to flip.

I've lost weight before; over 40 lbs. each time. Reaching my goal several times. I'm hoping the band will help me keep it off this time. I don't doubt that it will because there are several foods I can't tolerate. I guess, it's like getting my mouth wired shut. people just can't see it. : ) Good luck.

Gez, I was self pay and only paid $10,000 total. That includes 1 year of fills!