[AmmiUK]

Hey Tammara - GOOD FOR YOU, you are taking such a positive step. You have to try to put aside all the emotional turmoil you are going through and take control of your eating again. You have already lost 2 of the 3 lbs you gained, that's brilliant, you will soon get that other lb off.

Sharon - sorry I missed your post yesterday. I am sorry that you are finding that you are losing weight in a lop sided way. I have lost only 28 lbs in the past, and I didn't notice anything odd, but then it wasn't a big loss. I can't think of anything to advise you on keeping the skin firm etc, I just hope things even out for you the more you lose. I think you are so brave even considering the surgery it might take to remove any sagging skin, I hate surgery, had it three times, and I never want to have it again, and would certainly not have it electively.

Catherine - that is really great that a lot of your skin seems to be getting back in shape and not doing the huge sagging thing. I also hope you are right about what hangs now being unsupported fat, and that when the fat % drops so will the flab. I would love that to happen to us all!!

Julee - I was reading on another post on this board about how some people find that exercising isn't really doing them any good when it comes to losing weight, and others swear they couldn't lose weight with just dieting. Maybe it won't hurt you too much to have a break from exercising, and get back to it when you get the inspiration again.

Lilion - I don't think I have met you before, so hello and hope you have a happy birthday!!

Vicki - I used to do like you, only write on support boards when I am doing good. But when you think of it, when you aren't doing so good, that's when we need to come here more. We need the support then to help us forgive ourselves and get back on track. I loved your story about how you have had to give up cola and then when you got a sip of some you thought it was disgusting. I was like that with milk, I couldn't stand the half fat stuff, and really rebelled against changing to it. Now though if I drink the full fat stuff it's FOUL. It's amazing how the body adapts to do without things. I think it's a beautiful thing that you and your mum are making magnets to sell to raise funds for the Hurricane Katrina victims. If you have paypal I wouldn't mind ordering one from you if you are happy to send abroad. PM and let me know.

PJ - how are you doing today, still enjoying that low fat icecream? My fave dessert these days is a banana and rice pudding, low fat of course. BUT I want to keep it a weekend treat, so in the week I either eat Dole jelly and fruit pots, or a yogurt as my dessert.

OK well I hope everybody is keeping well, and having a great day.

Hugs,

Ammi

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