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WIW Posted by Paula on 8/27/2025, 7:34 am S

After two weeks Posted by Delta on 8/27/2025, 5:47 pm, in reply to "WIW" of being all over the place with weight (I am talking, I could go up or down 10 pounds one day), I have finally been stable for 3 days. That stable number is the same as it was two weeks ago, before all this fluctuation started. I have tightened up a lot for the two weeks, trying to get things to stabilize, so that is a bit disappointing, but I am so happy to see the same number three days in a row that it kinda overrides disappointment.

That must be fluid Posted by Beverly on 8/29/2025, 12:45 am, in reply to "After two weeks" Very frustrating. Sorry.

Yes, but that Posted by Delta on 8/29/2025, 2:47 pm, in reply to "That must be fluid" also makes it dangerous if fluid is backing up that often.

Super frustrating Posted by Cindyh on 8/28/2025, 2:10 am, in reply to "After two weeks" Has to be fluid to move that much but ughhhh right

Extremely! Posted by Delta on 8/29/2025, 3:04 pm, in reply to "Super frustrating " Also beginning to get scary.

Crazy! Posted by Paula on 8/27/2025, 9:59 pm, in reply to "After two weeks" That would drive me crazy (ier..LOL). Great that you keep on trying!

I am way past that now. Posted by Delta on 8/29/2025, 3:05 pm, in reply to "Crazy!" Also getting into scary territory.

For me… Posted by Cindy on 8/27/2025, 3:54 pm, in reply to "WIW" I am up .6 of a pound. Just can’t get my carbs under control!

Cindy.. Posted by Beverly on 8/29/2025, 12:47 am, in reply to "For me…" Darn carbs... frustrating. Hang on tight, sweetie.

((Cindy)) Posted by Cindyh on 8/28/2025, 2:14 am, in reply to "For me…" I know it’s hard and frustrating. You have to hang in there and you can do it! I know you can. I know I can. But I need a kick in the butt. I mean I’m the one with all the swelling eating cheez its right. We can be pretty self destructive people as a whole. I can offer big hugs and a talk if you need it. I’m here for you my friend.

Cindy, I hate seeing you Posted by Delta on 8/27/2025, 6:13 pm, in reply to "For me…" struggle so much after doing so well for YEARS. You are my hero for sticking through it through thick and thin. Are you still doing any kind of online meetings or meetings with your local crew that went on after WW Live folded? It sounds like you might need more support or accountability, or at least the structure that you had before. I may be totally wrong. I do know that last sentence is misleading; to yourself, anyway. The things that we think and the lies we tell ourselves can sideline us so much, as well as the positive things we tell ourselves can make things get easier. You CAN get your carbs under control; you have been CHOOSING not to get your carbs under control. The question is why, and there could be hundreds of reasons. I will tell you what I noticed: after you got under 200, you seemed to lose your mojo. Why? Was it because you kept that as a goal and once you met it, you lost interest? Do you just need to set a new goal to work toward? Do you even need to know why, or can you just start thinking differently about goals and eating habits without knowing why? Would you be able to go back to eating the way you did when you first started losing, IF you allow yourself one day with 300 more calories and get right back to it the next day? There has got to be a happy medium somewhere for you and for all of us. I am in your corner rooting for you. I believe that you are going to get this turned around soon and continue on your journey.

I am up 2 pounds. Posted by Beverly on 8/27/2025, 1:14 pm, in reply to "WIW" I am hoping I can pull it together. Yesterday was sane. I got a new battery for scale... I was in limbo for a couple of days. It felt uncomfortable. I want to get a little more variety in what I eat... if possible!

You can do this… Posted by Cindy on 8/28/2025, 1:16 am, in reply to "I am up 2 pounds." Don’t give up. You’ve had a lot of stress in your life lately. (((((HUGS)))))

Yes Posted by Paula on 8/27/2025, 10:05 pm, in reply to "I am up 2 pounds." Variety. I think that's been another part of my mini struggle to eat clean. I'm bored with a lot of stuff I've been eating. I only eat stuff that I like. Forcing stuff I don't like is a definite trigger. Also since my WLS, I often throw up if I try to eat something I don't like which can make eating at friends' houses, tricky. I have been scouring recipes and plan on.doing so. cooking now that my work week is over.

Yes Posted by Paula on 8/27/2025, 10:04 pm, in reply to "I am up 2 pounds." Variety. I think that's been another part of my mini struggle to eat clean. I'm bored with a lot of stuff I've been eating. I only eat stuff that I like. Forcing stuff I don't like is a definite trigger. Also since my WLS, I often throw up if I try to eat something I don't like which can make eating at friends' houses, tricky. I have been scouring recipes and plan on.doing so.e cooking now that my work week is over.

Not ideal but you have already Posted by Delta on 8/27/2025, 6:00 pm, in reply to "I am up 2 pounds." turned it around. Keep it up! Good plans for more variety!

Not going to weigh swollen Posted by Cindyh on 8/27/2025, 12:59 pm, in reply to "WIW" Will next week. I took a lasix yesterday but still holding fluid

I don’t blame you… Posted by Cindy on 8/28/2025, 1:07 am, in reply to "Not going to weigh swollen" For waiting. Hoping the lasix kicks in and helps get rid of that fluid soon.

The swelling is some better Posted by Cindyh on 8/28/2025, 2:16 am, in reply to "I don’t blame you…" Not amazing but not pitting bad like it was. Yay

How are Posted by Delta on 8/27/2025, 5:39 pm, in reply to "Not going to weigh swollen" the palpitations?

Better Posted by Cindyh on 8/28/2025, 2:15 am, in reply to "How are " Not gone but better.

Cindyh Posted by Beverly on 8/27/2025, 2:35 pm, in reply to "Not going to weigh swollen" It's a good idea... get back into your routine and your comfort zone.

296 Posted by Krista on 8/27/2025, 11:05 am, in reply to "WIW" Starting to tighten up. I start Optifast shakes on September 7. Time's a flying!

Congrats! ….. Posted by Cindy on 8/28/2025, 1:14 am, in reply to "296" Great job Krista!

So great that you are doing this for yourself! Posted by Paula on 8/27/2025, 10:07 pm, in reply to "296" You're the best...the most famous person Joan a d I know!!

You got that right, Paula! nt Posted by Joan on 8/28/2025, 6:59 am, in reply to "So great that you are doing this for yourself!"

Great Krista Posted by Delta on 8/27/2025, 5:59 pm, in reply to "296" I like the spunk I hear bleeding through your posts since you took the reins of your life back.

Time is flying!! Posted by Cindyh on 8/27/2025, 12:37 pm, in reply to "296" Is it optifast only from then??

2 weeks of Optifast from Sept 7 - Sept 22 Posted by Krista on 8/27/2025, 12:38 pm, in reply to "Time is flying!! " Yum!

Ok Posted by Cindyh on 8/27/2025, 1:01 pm, in reply to "2 weeks of Optifast from Sept 7 - Sept 22" Will not be easy but you can do this and will be worth it!!!

All I will be thinking of is ... Posted by Krista on 8/27/2025, 1:09 pm, in reply to "Ok" .. being my goal this time next year and getting back my life so much sooner!

Krista!!!! Posted by Beverly on 8/27/2025, 2:36 pm, in reply to "All I will be thinking of is ..." I love your thoughts and spirit!

That’s right!! Posted by Cindyh on 8/28/2025, 2:17 am, in reply to "Krista!!!!" Will be fast!!

238.8 Posted by Paula on 8/27/2025, 7:37 am, in reply to "WIW" Exactly the same. I tightened things up the past 3 days because I didn't want to have a gain. I've eaten way too much high fat/carb foods because I felt the need for comfort foods. Probably all related to Carin. Have to snap out of it and aim for my goals.

Staying the same… Posted by Cindy on 8/28/2025, 1:13 am, in reply to "238.8" When you have had stress and wanted comfort foods is awesome. Hang in there. ((((( HUGS)))))

I am impressed that you Posted by Delta on 8/27/2025, 6:24 pm, in reply to "238.8" saw what you were doing and turned it around! Just be careful. Your stomach biome probably healed while you were eating very little (some studies say that a 3-day fast can often kill the unhealthy bacteria that cause us to make fat, and eating healthily can reset the healthy ones, helping us to start losing), but overeating more fats and carbs can upset the balance and cause fat-making cells to go to work again. Keep the fat-eating part going! Yeah, I know it is easy to talk about and less easy to do. I just hate to see you give up your health and what you really want because of Carin's choices for her life, and especially letting her husband have power over you. Rip your power out of his hands and take it back for yourself.

GREAT!!!! Posted by Beverly on 8/27/2025, 2:52 pm, in reply to "238.8" I am so glad you were able to pull it together meet that goal. You are doing so well, sweetie!

Awesome Posted by Cindyh on 8/27/2025, 12:36 pm, in reply to "238.8" I’m rooting for you

WooOHooo! Posted by Krista on 8/27/2025, 11:05 am, in reply to "238.8" I'm so proud of you!

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