Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already.

This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way!

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I'm with you! I do well for a week, then I eat pizza or Chinese or fast food. Then, I feel guilty about it. And, I too look in the mirror and see a fat girl. I keep gaining and loosing my the same 7 pounds. Because of the weather, I haven't been walking much. But, I am still playing pickleball.

@@amylynns im saggy in the boobs and my arms were terrible but they got tighter alone my butt is droopy im so skinny u cant tell but my boobs are yucky

Hi gang! What's going on!

Hi everyone. I have not been on for awhile and boy have I had some major changes. I recently went on a cruise. Ate what I want and drank what I want. After the cruise on my way home I thought what is happening to me where has my motivation went? Why am I drinking so much alcohol? Because it makes me feel good it makes me grow wings & I become super women. I only drink at night as if that makes it better. One night my husband had a terrible time helping me down the stairs. I don't remember any of it. So on our way home some where in Texas I woke up & thought to myself I have gone through so much. No way was I going to let alcohol control my life like food. I took my life back in control & have not drank any alcohol for 5 days. There are so many obstacles in life that we have endured & have yet to endure but losing the battle of winning is not one of them. I hope you all are doing well. Let's revamp, refocus & reset my friends.

You got this LisaCO!

Lisa, I've been suffering from the same thing. I need to stop. We've got this!

Thanks guys. Yes Shadow I would get wasted so fast in such a short amount of time & would get so silly. I feel awesome cuz I am in control. Now to get my diet back in control.

Lisa, I've been suffering from the same thing. I need to stop. We've got this!

Take that step & quit. You will realize how much power you really have.

Thanks Lisa. Doing better

How is everyone doing. It seems that we have all hit a plateau in some way. I actually went exercising in the mountains yesterday. It felt great to get ou. I trek through the snow & mud with my trusty dachshund. I know I have gained weight but the scale says I am 5.8 pounds over my lowest weight. I feel more like 50 pounds. It's weird to because in the mirror I see a huge belly & fat arms. I realize more & more everyday that my mind is my worse enemy. Would love to hear how everyone is holding out.

Hey there! I'm doing well....I've been at 145-148 for several months now. I'm happy at the number though. I definitely have lost a lot of muscle though. I need to be working out, it just hasn't been a priority. With warmer weather coming, it will be easier though. I have a lot of jiggly stuff going on, LOL!

We went on a cruise last week! It was nice, but a lot of food, I had a glass of wine each day as well. I was glad I was able to enjoy a little and not get sick actually. I didn't over do it, and we did ALOT of walking. I didn't gain/ lose anything during the cruise, so I was alright with that!

I'm going to try and post a current picture...let's see if I can get this to work.

Current pic!

How is everyone doing. It seems that we have all hit a plateau in some way. I actually went exercising in the mountains yesterday. It felt great to get ou. I trek through the snow & mud with my trusty dachshund. I know I have gained weight but the scale says I am 5.8 pounds over my lowest weight. I feel more like 50 pounds. It's weird to because in the mirror I see a huge belly & fat arms. I realize more & more everyday that my mind is my worse enemy. Would love to hear how everyone is holding out.

Well...I have gained 5 pounds. I'm at 170 now. Kinda discouraging when I see how well everyone else has done. I can eat almost anything without trouble, which is not a good thing. Just yesterday, I refocused and with warmer weather I can start walking outside again! Pepsi....my nemesis! Started out occasionally as a treat and then moved up to several times a week. NO MORE! Got to remember how much I've paid financially and emotionally for this!

I'm frustrated, too. I gained about 5 back. But when I look in the mirror I see the person who was 120 pounds more. I really plateaued in Aug. And, I think it hindered my motivation.

I haven't even broken into Wonderland yet. Sure, I'm 5ft 11 in, but it is still 23 pounds away.

How is everyone doing. It seems that we have all hit a plateau in some way. I actually went exercising in the mountains yesterday. It felt great to get ou. I trek through the snow & mud with my trusty dachshund. I know I have gained weight but the scale says I am 5.8 pounds over my lowest weight. I feel more like 50 pounds. It's weird to because in the mirror I see a huge belly & fat arms. I realize more & more everyday that my mind is my worse enemy. Would love to hear how everyone is holding out.

Well...I have gained 5 pounds. I'm at 170 now. Kinda discouraging when I see how well everyone else has done. I can eat almost anything without trouble, which is not a good thing. Just yesterday, I refocused and with warmer weather I can start walking outside again! Pepsi....my nemesis! Started out occasionally as a treat and then moved up to several times a week. NO MORE! Got to remember how much I've paid financially and emotionally for this!

Pop any carbonation is not good for your pouch. Me to I can eat anything. Let's refocus together. We can do this.