I've read everything from why do people post stupid things that don't mean anything, great success stories, struggling people, modivated people - all kinds of people and the best part? I see myself if all of them. At some point in my life I've been every one of these people and now we're all together doing the same thing - attempting to take control over something that has TAKEN control over us forever. I'm so excited I can't stand it. Up until yesterday I didn't think I was ready. Scared, worried I wouldn't do what was required and not be successful. But you know what makes people successful? Honest, love, integrity & HOPE. HOPE is huge. That's why we're here right? I'm here for all of you ... to cry with, laugh with and for god sakes measure your food with. I'm excited and ready ... and I'm so glad that I get to do it with such a great group of people. Oh, and the most important thing, figure out what all the blosh-english means. Like DH ... what the heck does that mean? dear husband? I'm so lost in old school it scares me and I'm only 39 for crying out loud!!!! Looking forward to reading all your posts and being on the journey with.

I have my 1st appt. in 3 hours. I have to find a way to hide about 5 rolls of quarters somewhere on my body - I'm about 5 lbs short!!! I have to make myself laugh or I may start to cry!!!

Wear like a big sweater with two shirts under it and some heavy jeans and boots. Heavy necklace and earrings... Just something light adds almost 2 pounds... something heavy should do the trick.

I have my 1st appt. in 3 hours. I have to find a way to hide about 5 rolls of quarters somewhere on my body - I'm about 5 lbs short!!! I have to make myself laugh or I may start to cry!!!

Good luck today!

I have the same problem. In order for my insurance to pay, I was told I needed to be 5 pounds heavier. It just feels so wrong to try to GAIN weight. I've never been in this position before.

DONT DO IT!!! I stuffed 3 rolls of quarters and drank 2L of water and it worked wonders! I gained a magical 7 lbs in 20 minutes!!

I go in Thursday for my EKG and another weigh in. I'll use your suggestions. Thanks!

I know it's been a while ... but did the quarters in the bra work!?!?!

It hasn't come to pass, they won't let me weigh in again until after the 18th to check. I guess it would look suspicious if I gained 5 pounds too quickly, but I will definitely let you know how it turns out.