Cheles

Awesome!!!

What wonderful news! I'm so happy for you.

I'm 11-weeks out. Learning when is when in my new tummy. I like this one because I cannot believe that I only eat this much food. Emptying out my entire closet which I completed this past friday Buying clothes in the regular women's area and not the plus sized XL tops and 16's at this time! Buying my 1st pair of size 14 jeans...yeah, I think I was in high school the last time I did that. Buying shoes because I lost a shoe size. Hearing all the wonderful compliments instead of seeing people look down at me because of my weight. Crossing my legs...I so missed doing that. Hearing my husband tell me I'm beautiful. Hearing my dad tell me how proud he is of me. Knowing I can workout and love it. Knowing I have control now.

I go to the gym at least 3-4 times a week to workout on cardio and strength. What I've noticed is it's difficult for me to drink water while I'm working out. Is this normal? And if so, when should I be able to get fuilds back in me?

I don't have a trainer, yet. But I started by going to a toning class twice a week and then doing cardio 2-times a week. Now I focus on curcit and cardio 3-4 times a week. As for motivation...it's more willpower then anything. Don't get me wrong. There are a few times that I only made it twice a week like this week, but I am determined to continue on the path to good health.

I started at week 5.

Wow. Congrats on your hard work. You look amazing!

Hardest thing so far is that I actually gained a pound this week, but that was my own doing. Best thing, hearing everyone say how great I look, or that they didn't recognize me.

My understanding is it's just like a normal credit care. You can pay it off early without any penalty.

WOW! What an amazing job you have done rockin' your sleeve. I only hope I am as focused as you have been. Congrats!

Welcome to the losers bench!

You look great! Keep up the great work.

Great Job!

Ah...that is a great one! Congrats to you!

Great Job! Keep up the great work rockin' that sleeve.

Agreed...exercise. I try to go daily. But it's the only thing to keep my head and heart in place.

WOO HOO to you! I know that felt perfect inside! Congrats.

So true, except for the fries...I would have had 2-potato cakes! This sandwich lasted two meal, and I didn't go over my daily limts on carbs. In fact, it was the 1st time in months I actually exceeded 30-carbs. I generally stay around 30. My limits are 30-60. Carbs were my large part of my life. I've not really missed them or candy or sweets. If I am really wanting something I do have a piece (fun size) of candy or a bite or two of bread. That's all I need. The odd part about all this sandwich was it was the 1st time in 2-months my sleeve quit making bubbling noises. That's not to say I'm going to have a sandwich daily, but it was nice not listening to it bubble for hours.

Today was a first. Today we went to Arby's for lunch. I ordered a Beef and Cheddar and actually ate 1/2 of it. Then, over the next 5-hours; I ate the other half. Yay, I actually ate a 1 sandwich in a 5-hour period. Booo...it really wasn't a good choice.

Oh l logged every bit of it! :-)

Good to know. I too cannot handle the cold stuff, but the warm or room temp is fine.

Good for you! You should be proud of how you've taken control over your life. And as for the above statement...I know just how you feel. I get the same reaction from the clique where I work. I abore these women too and will never be there friend.