It is beautiful in Michigan this time of year, and I love it. November to March, not so much. How is your weight loss going? I am stabilized at 145 now. I am sure I could get down to 140 with more exercise, but I think I have found my happy weight right where I am. My energy is high, I am in a size I never dreamed I would be able to wear, and I am afraid if I go to low I will start looking tired and haggard (I am 48). Now if I can just maintain through my first holiday season post-surgery, I will be okay. I'm spending Christmas/New Year on vacation in Puerto Rico, so that will help keep things on track as well. I still don't think I could overeat even if I wanted to.

Hello Ava,
I am doing great. My weight has stabilized at 145 and I am fitting into and wearing almost any size 8 I try on. I have never wore a size 8, so I still can't believe it. I admit that I haven't been exercising as much as I should, but am planning to get back into the gym this weekend with a great workout. It's hard to go after work because I don't always have the energy once I get home. I still have my protein shakes twice a day, and my meals are the same size - I don't think I could overeat even if I wanted to. How are you doing?

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im still trying to figure out this site to lol.. im doing great thanks

Hi Ava! I am flattered that you found me for inspiration! Yeah, Michigan is beautiful. I moved to biking because walking was getting too boring for me, and running doesn't feel good to me. I love the wind in my face, the speed, and being able to actually go miles to other towns. Enjoy! and thanks for your message!

Thank you Ava for your message.
And thank you for your advice. I will try and do as you say, walk, sleep and sip.
I am abit low today and have financially over committed as we have to pay upfront and then claim on our insurance which still leaves me out of pocket $6000, so I just said to my husband, do I really need to do this? He wonders if I should do it also. I am a size 14, 5'2" but my BMI is 40.4
So to lump this all on you. Thanks for being interested.
Amanda

HI ava, you are doing great. You will succeed, too. Thank you for your kindness. Hugs, T