I have lost a total of 45 lbs since D-Day and I feel great! What's even better is that I haven't gained any weight in the last 2 months even though I feel like I am eating more than I used to, or should be eating, so I am holding steady at around 200 pounds. I feel good about that. My final goal is 185lbs with a 35"-36" waist. I have come down from a 44" waist to a 38" waist so far this year, so I think my final goal is achievable.

Check out my weight loss pictures here:

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=scottman18

Then chose "My Album-3Pics" then the Slideshow.

Anyway, this got me to thinking about other MB'ers and their experiences with weight following D-Day, so take my poll and share your stories!

<small>[ October 21, 2002, 02:31 PM: Message edited by: Blind Sided ]</small>

You look great! Good job-I can definitely tell a difference.
Can't Sleep

Congrats!! You look fantastic!

Although I was on the common "infidelity diet" thanks to my FWH, my situation was somewhat endangering... not so much to me, but to our unborn twin sons.

While 7 1/2 months pregnant, I lost 20 lbs in only 12 days!!! My OBGYN was FURIOUS with me! (even though I needed to lose the weight, in general).

I answered that I lost over 50lbs after d-day... but that's somewhat difficult to assess correctly, b/c of the pregnancy.

Unfortunately, since recovery began, I've gained it all back again. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> HOWEVER, it is all still for the best... as the main reason for the gain, is that I finally quit smoking!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> (don't applaud too much... I've been smoke free for over 7 1/2 months now... and haven't been able to lose much in that time).

I guess I'm technically at the "yo-yo" stage now. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />

I guess I'm also just a 'special case' here at MB. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> ROFLMAO!!!

Karen

B_S you can get almost any woman you want if you were single and let your charm flow.

I think you're attractive at any weight!

Evensong.

I didn't analyze the poll results too closely, but I did notice that, although most agreed they were happy with the weight change, many were not happy with the "trend" of their weight changes after D-Day.

That was certainly my case, since I became anorexic and exercise obsessed after D-Day #1. Fought that battle for 6-7 years -- even thru pregnancy. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> During my pregnancy I ate only fat-free/low-cal animal crackers for breakfast, fat-free/sugar-free yogurt for lunch, and a VERY light supper...probably no more than 700 calories and 8-10 fat grams a day. I looked like a stick with a beach ball glued to its middle. But God proved His mercy and faithfulness, and my healthy girl weighed 7lb.-11oz!

Concern about weight can be a tricky thing...too little is bad, and too much can be tragic.

I guess you don't know until it's too late if you're one of those few who will go beyond losing a few lbs. when you're sad after D-Day, to trying to punish yourself by slowly disappearing.

I'm healed now, tho, thank God (and my family who never stopped praying).

Just some rambling thoughts about that. I should've gotten some therapy/counseling, but I didn't want help. I talk about my struggle often, but I mostly just want to warn others about what could happen if they let their weight become the biggest part of "who" they are.

Lori

You look GREAT!!! I can see a big difference.

...and... about the pics...

You look great! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> I know my dad didn't look that young when he became a grandpa! Whatever you're doing, it's workin'!

Lori

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Blind Sided:
<strong><bump></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Not only good lookin' but painfully modest too <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

TMCM:

That's just B_S's "unbridled modesty" shining through! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Awww Shucks, you guys are making me blush! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="images/icons/blush.gif" />

Looking good