The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"

WIW nt Posted by Paula on 2/11/2026, 9:16 am D

Mine Posted by Cindyh on 2/12/2026, 12:03 am, in reply to "WIW nt" Up 1.4. Darn it. Snacking too much at night. Pain has gotten worse as I’m Doing a little Bit more and I’m Not Sleeping much again. I go Tomorrow’s two week Checkup. Hope everything is OK.

Cindyh Posted by Beverly on 2/12/2026, 1:04 am, in reply to "Mine" Oh phooey. I am sorry you are in so much pain. Not sleeping doesn't help. I hope the doctor is helpful. Hugs to you.

Mine Posted by Beverly on 2/11/2026, 11:09 am, in reply to "WIW nt" I am up 6 ounces. Not the worst, but... I am struggling with stress eating. I get frustrated with so few choices. I miss dairy, etc. Kinda getting used to it. Thanks.

Losing is difficult enough and Posted by Paula on 2/11/2026, 3:24 pm, in reply to "Mine" Then to have to make choices around health concerns...has to be rough. Go potty and weigh again! Lol

LOL, Paula Posted by Beverly on 2/12/2026, 1:01 am, in reply to "Losing is difficult enough and" I think a good successful potty time would be helpful.

No worries… Posted by Cindy on 2/11/2026, 11:23 am, in reply to "Mine" That 6 ozs will be gone in no time. Keep on marching! We are all cheering you on!

For me… Posted by Cindy on 2/11/2026, 10:56 am, in reply to "WIW nt" I am glad to say I stayed the same this week. When I am sick, my eating is always off. Hoping to get past this cold and back to losing this week.

That's a victory Posted by Beverly on 2/11/2026, 11:56 am, in reply to "For me…" Really. It's very easy to eat comfort food. I am glad you didn't gain. Yes, I hope you feel better sooner than soon!

250.7 Posted by Krista on 2/11/2026, 10:21 am, in reply to "WIW nt" I was so hoping to get to 249 this week and hit 246 (which would be 50 lbs) but I am pressing on. I'll get there. Exercising now - gotta get to that dang water!

Great!! Posted by Cindyh on 2/11/2026, 11:59 pm, in reply to "250.7" You’ll get there!! So proud of you. This is awesome.

For instance, I can't lift 47 pounds! Posted by Paula on 2/11/2026, 3:28 pm, in reply to "250.7" That should tell you how much weight that is! Great job!

You are your way... Posted by Beverly on 2/11/2026, 11:58 am, in reply to "250.7" It's wonderful that you are back at the gym. You wil get there, yes!!!!

Yes you will get there! …. Posted by Cindy on 2/11/2026, 10:58 am, in reply to "250.7" You are doing everything right Krista! You will see 246 on that scale! So proud of you!

It's time Posted by Paula on 2/11/2026, 9:27 am, in reply to "WIW nt" I posted a couple weeks ago that I was never going to hit the 260s, 70s, 80s and beyond. I peaked at 262. 262! That freaked me out. I am now 252.1. I felt so much shame even though you all would remind me.that shame is unproductive thinking. (At least I know I tell people that every day and have for years). What became glaringly clear is this will never be easy and natural. All those fat cells have been there since I was a kid. One foot in front of the other. The goal of 225 before the trip is 'aspirational' which is one of the new words people use. Cindy, yes, it does get easier which doesn't seem possible when you are in the throes of 'I want sweets or kill me instead'. Thanks for the reminder. It got me through some moments over the weekend.

Ya know... Posted by Beverly on 2/11/2026, 12:06 pm, in reply to "It's time" down to 252 ain't chopped liver as they say. (I happen to like it) as they say. This is a life long journey for us. You got back down to 252... take a day at time. Keep to the journey. You've come a long way.

I’m glad something I said… Posted by Cindy on 2/11/2026, 11:12 am, in reply to "It's time" Helped you! Maybe I should have said - it doesn’t get easier, we just get stronger! Because in the end it is our willpower that gets us through! For me, I love those little melt in your mouth peppermints that for some reason we have at the reception desk right outside my office. I can eat them, count the points and move on - BUT - I know that if I allow myself to have even one of those sweet mints, the rest of my day as far as my eating will be off! Just one little mint (and it’s never just one) will set the course for the rest of the day. I have to make that decision every time I walk out of my office to not take one. That for me is sobriety. I am cheering you on Paula! We didn’t come this far- just to come this far! Let’s finish this!

You are very wise. Did anyone ever tell you that? nt Posted by Paula on 2/11/2026, 3:26 pm, in reply to "I’m glad something I said…" D

Paula Posted by Krista on 2/11/2026, 10:20 am, in reply to "It's time" Good for you on turning in right around. Give yourself credit for that. Question - do you think if you ate like you did when you first had your surgery, that would help? I honestly don't know as I'm still a "babe in the woods" being post op. I have a friend here in SJ who had the sleeve and is gaining but she's not someone I would ask comfortably what she is doing differently now. Although I do want to know, so I can be on guard myself. Not trying to advise as you do know what to do. Just musing out loud for those of us who have had WLS, is it a matter of getting back to basics? I still don't do well with water! Long winded but cheering the heck on for you of course - as always. I've been there so many times - we all have. Yet we always come back - like you are now. I believe in you!

You can ask me anything except for Posted by Paula on 2/11/2026, 10:47 am, in reply to "Paula" Naked pictures! Lol My surgery was so long ago...23 years! What I know about me today is that I have to eat things I like and make adjustments throughout the day. For instance, if I want a really high calorie bf (ie pancakes, syrup, butter, potatoes, eggs...), I'm going to have it even if it means I only have 200 calories for the rest of the day. I know that doesn't take into account the carb, protein, fats, etc (even though I am diligent about that on my app). It's the only thing that works for me at this almost 72 years of life. It probably will slow weight loss down, but I'm not in a hurry (yes, it would be great to hit 225). I need to do my damn PT exercises and walk more, or swim. There is nothing I can do in terms of upper body because my elbows are so bad that I have difficulty lifting my coffee cup some mornings. It's me doing me. Sick of recommendations of what I need to be doing, no matter how well-intended. AND, I don't see your post as one of those!

Right there with ya Posted by Krista on 2/11/2026, 10:56 am, in reply to "You can ask me anything except for" I only eat things I like so I was nodding right along there

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