Hi Everyone,

So happy and excited to finally be a part of this group! I was sleeved on 5/21/12. My highest weight was 299 pounds. When I first saw my surgeon, I was 294.4. Surgery weight 279 and current weight 166. I've been eating the 5.2 way for about 3 weeks now. I've been stuck for months trying to get the scales to move. I'm hoping this works for me and I know I have to be patient. My goal is 150. I'm 5'6" tall. So at 150 my BMI will be just below 25.

Thanks again for the add! Looking forward to getting to know each one of you here. Attached are some before and afters. I hope showing my bra isn't too much. lol I'm really excited to be where I am today but really I don't want to stop here. I need to be in the normal range for my height. But still.... I'm so grateful!!!

Welcome to the inner sanctum! You have done so well, I know those last pounds can really be a challange! I still have 5 pounds to goal after almost 3 years of working on it . We can do it!

Welcome to the inner sanctum! You have done so well, I know those last pounds can really be a challange! I still have 5 pounds to goal after almost 3 years of working on it . We can do it!

Yes we can! I know I have to have patience. Being here with you guys will really help me I'm sure!

Welcome! We don't have any magic though. I don't know how people do it with families. At least I don't have to cook much for other people.

I honestly was giving up hope that I would ever get back down to my goal weight again. Now I am only 4 lbs away after losing most of my regain.

For some reason, 5:2 works better than low carb or low calorie diets.

Welcome, this a bunch of very supportive people. We all seem to be at the same point in our journey, we can see goal or we have seen it and it has slipped past. The 5:2 is not a fast weight loss process but I do believe it is one that I can live with for a long time.

I love your before and after snapshots Lisa - you look fantastic! We will get there!

Thanks everyone! So happy to have you guys!

Welcome to the pack!