JaspersGirl

Hi everyone.. I have a question. I see some of you are "hiding" like I am, not revealing who we really are. Why? Why do I do it myself? I guess I don't want to be found in the real world? Made fun of if found? I mean I should be proud of my weight loss success? My friends/family who are close to me and trustworthy know... so what does it matter who else know, as long as my true friends and family support me and help me? There are days, especially lately.. I want to put my pic up on my avatar, I want to put before/after pics.. but.. I can't??? and not sure why? I shouldn't care what people say! right?!? I made my 1st step,,, posted my facebook link on my profile, 1st step to revealing who I am.. I mean I already have a few friends on fb who I met here, but that's different

I fixed it! thanx

oh.. I will take a look

So there's hope! My mom got denied today as well due to low BMI! She's 200lbs and 4ft 8in!!! So we have to appeal! Please pray for my mom!

Anyone had theirs done in Northwestern Memorial hosp?

AMEN

YOU CAN DO THIS!!! I am a semi-old timer, lol and yes I have my moments... but I have to just remember what I went through to loose all this weight!!!!!

I am not to far from you!!

Good point

YES! I TAKE MY SANTIWIPES and wipe down my self before and after! My friend got a staph infection one time because of the gym! My gym "Women's Workout World", they have fun music that pumps us up, they have fun work out classes, etc... you have to find something you love. I love to dance, so my gym is perfect for me. I love to club, so their music is fun for me, they have club music, they also have a 50's workout class, I love oldies so I have fun with that class. if they don't have what you like, take your Ipod or MP3, I love Twilight so when I am not in the mood of club music, I take my IPOD and listen to my fav soundtrack songs, my motivation... the handsome vampires.. gotta look good for them! (I have met many of them and attend alot of events so I have think of that!!! lol)

Thank you you guys boost my self esteem!

My goodness! Your mom is o.k, sending positive vibes and wishing her a great recovery! That is so cool you and your mom get to travel this journey together!

congratulations!!! you are beautiful

cute clothes!

I didn't either til now, it took me awhile, lol

That happens to me alot! But I agree with peeps above. I mean I have dated big dudes in the past, but not like obese guys. I did date this guy who had gastric bypass, and he was had so much loose skin, I hate to say it was a turn off when we tried to get intimate (his mushyness was weird to touch), I was younger and thin back then. Poor guy, now look who is in the same boat as he was! hahaha, me!

here I am... before at 237lbs and now at 158lbs, goal to loose 26lbs more!

that reminds me, have you all tried "Bootcamp" oh geez! I almost crawled out of the gym, I was that exhausted!

o.k o.k... I am going to do it? .. I think... I will try and find a old pic and a new pic do a side by side for you all... lol I hope!

I am on the same boat as you are! I need 26lbs to go to reach my goal! I lost 80 so far... so I will wait here patiently til someone has tricks besides the gym, lol

but that is silly, huh? Why would I be afraid of being judged on here when everyone here has had or are having the sleeve...

I always have those days, be strong and reach for healthy munchies. I wish I could take my own advice! But old habits are hard to break, even though at the begining I had more will power than now!

hmmm, you are the first person who said that I prob have an introverted personality. I honestly don't think I am... and if I am.. I am not your stereotypically shy gal, lol. Or what do you mean by that? I am the loud one and very social... but I will admit, I have a self image issue. I know I am pretty, but I don't think I am. I know I lost 80lbs and look good but not good enough. I don't care what people say yet I want to protect myself from gossip and getting hurt. I think I can trust people on this site, and not share my picture and make fun of me? lol, I don't know?