I swear I must be the slowest looser on the planet. I've lost about 25 lbs. in about 4 months, so that averages to about 6 pounds per month. It gets frustrating when I see others drop it more quickly, but I know that any loss is a good loss!

Anyway, today I finally have officially less than 100 lbs. to loose! It isn't a huge goal to meet or anything but it makes me feel better. My next big personal goal is to be less than 200. Can't wait for that.

I know I could do things to loose faster, but I don't really want to cut any foods completely out (unless the band doesn't tolerate it, that is). I know me and I won't stick to something like that long term. So I've been following the "everything in moderation" approach and making good choices over "bad" where possible. I'm happy with what I'm getting out of it, mainly because I seem to be dropping more inches than pounds. I've already gone down several sizes, so that is nice. I know my weight loss will jump start when I am out of this stinking cast and can exercise again! Only 2 more weeks!

Sheryl, that's great! You're right, any loss is good. Don't worry so much about how fast you lose it. What's important is that you are making lifelong changes with your portion control and food choices. Exercising helps a lot, so once you are able to exercise again I'm sure you'll see a difference too. Congrats on your accomplishments and keep up the good work!

Sheryl - Fabulous! - The only thing that is really important is that you're loosing. That is so great! Before you know it, you'll have met your next goal. Keep up the good work.

Hi Sheryl! Six pounds a month is still great! Have you measured yourself? I bet the inches are pouring off. I can understand your frustration, but love your attitude. You're not giving up! darned cast!

I also bet you are eating better than you have in years. Imagine the good that is doing your body...you are getting healthier girl!

Hang in there. It was good to hear from you!

I´m starting to wonder if the Ticker count is really such a good thing. It´s lovely to see how everyone is doing and I also love going and adjusting mine - but - I think it is really important that people realise just how different we all are. We will all lose weight differently, we will all go through stages where nothing will happen and then suddenly whoops there it goes again.

Allykat, what I am trying to say is please don´t beat yourself up if you do not loose as quick as others, you are losing and that´s what matters. I actually think you are lucky that it may be coming off slower, you´ll have less problem with hanging skin and the slower it comes off the more chance you have of it NEVER returning.

Keep going, you are doing very well. :-))