BOMBSHELLY77

-Having more confidence and increased self-worth/esteem
-Knowing that almost everything in the store will complement my figure
-Feeling totally healthy
-Taking pictures from all angles and poses, not just the ones I look slimmer in (Hand on the hip, u know what I’m talking about lol)
-Fitting into my old jeans
-Superficial: Finding a rich man :tongue2:

I look forward to so many things: I want to be able to go to any clothing store and not be afraid and wonder if they carry xxl, I want to be able to cross my legs in class, to run a mile, feel active all time, I want to feel excited to go out and meet my family and friends, I can't wait to travel and NOT worry about my weight!!!!!!

Hey guys. So its been 2 months now ( almost) and i am about 50 pounds down. I went through a 2-3 week stall but all of a sudden i have been losing .8-1 pounds a day again. I started working out 3-4 x a week and even joined the GOLDS GYM CHALLENGE.
I started at 270 and am right this second 221.
Lately I eat a bite of whatever the family eats. This morning they ate french toast and bacon and orange juice. I had 1 slice of bacon and a cup of juice and was full. so on... usually its the bite of the meat I eat and veggies.
anyhoo things are going great.
before pics

yesterday pic at 222

Well now, I would never "get on anyone" here. That's what this place is for, support - feedback... whatever.
Now to answer your question... yes YOU should always fight to get to YOUR goal. Perhaps she is at HER goal. That's no ones business but hers. According to the BMI charts I'm still over weight. Should I even have to justify why I have no real plans to continue on?
Just do you, don't worry about anyone else. It will make life a lot easier to get through, and someday you will see what I mean. It's all a part of this long long journey. Xoxo

I've lost 11 pounds since Sunday!! LOL.. got on the scale this morning.. 364.0!!! I can't believe I just typed my weight!! Yes, the weight I will NEVER be again!!!
Oh, my resp. therapist tried to weigh me on a 350lb max scale.. When I told her it wouldn't weigh me, she didn't believe me!! LOL... That was funny!

I know this must be hard for you, but I am so happy to hear you are having the surgery. I wish I could have had surgery at 18. I really feel like morbid obesity took away part of my happiness in my twenties. It is so great you will be spared that pain. I think telling friends that you are having laparoscopic surgery sounds like a good plan. Hopefully everything will go perfect and you will recover quickly. Please come here if you have any questions! You are making a great decision.