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Well, it's been a really long time since I've been on here but I am determined to get involved again. I've missed you guys! I had stopped losing back around the first of the year at 159 lb. (My original "personal" goal was 155 b/c that is the "normal" BMI for my height.) I had just resigned to the fact that 159 is what it's going to be. I lost my sister to suicide in March andI did lose down to 155 (not exactly how I had planned to) but I eventually bounced back up to 160. I'm holding here, but I have noticed A LOT of increased snacking. I think it's b/c I realize that no matter what I eat, I'm not losing and no matter what I eat, I'm not gaining.....so I might as well enjoy it. I know this is not the right attitude and I'm trying to nix it b/c Reece's PB cups have become way to common and it scares the heck out of me.

I guess my biggest question for you long timer's would be.....after you have stopped losing for good have you ever restarted to lose some more? I would love to lose about 10 more just to get closer to 150 so that I am officially where I wanted to originally be. Or should I just be happy where I am and get a better hold on this maintaning thing?

Thanks for any input and I've missed you guys!!

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I'm so sorry you've had to endure such a horrible trial. I lost my grandfather to suicide in 1995, so I have a teeny glimpse of how hard that is to go through. I pray you heal from this wound quickly.

Congratulations on your loss! I want a picture like yours with my old pants while looking all skinny-like in my new ones!! Or standing in one side of the old ones while holding the rest out to the side. :lol: I'm only 3 months out, so I can't answer any of your questions, but wanted to give my condolences and congratulations. :)

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I also am sorry for what you have had to endure. It can't be easy. I'm not sure I'm a 'long timer' but I am at maintenance. I'm only allowing rewards after a good workout. Reese's PB cups would be my downfall also so I'm using Dark chocolate Covered Peanuts instead. They are more substantial and not such a slider for me. I'll vary 2 or 3 pounds on occasion also, particularly if I'm carbo loading. I've set some plateaus where if I exceed them, it's back to work :-). Good luck to you and again my condolences on your loss.

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Sorry for the loss of your sister... You've done an amazing job!! Congrats...

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I don't have any weight loss advice, as I am only 3 months out. Just wanted to say, sorry for the tragic loss of your sister and best wishes for your future.

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You're cuter than a speckled pup! And your family looks so beautiful.

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Sharing my fat pants picture

LOVE IT!!! :lol:

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I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. I can only imagine your pain. But I have to say you look amazing! Beautiful!

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This could just be me so take it for what it's worth but I personally don't see 10 more pounds for you to lose!! I wonder do you have much extra skin? That is contributing to weight and maybe 160 is where you land with the extra skin? Maybe that is your "normal". Just a thought but you look great!! Congrats!!

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