LilMissDiva Irene

Hehe! Yeah the 2.4 Lbs was the only good to come out of it... I've always had issues with Ice Cream. I wouldn't dare touch it now!! OMG... it was so awful... and WHOOOHOOOO!!! That is really great mini!! You're a super lightweight too, so you're rockin it!!

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................246...............220................26 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................247..............225................22 Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 LilMissDiva........247...............245.2............226............19.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................133..............125.................8 Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........183.4............170...............13.4 (start NY on an even number!) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................176..............164...............12 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16

You look fantastic!! I really don't think you looked beefy at all in your befores... lol. I also think you look great as you are right now, however I do also know it's what YOU'RE feeling. So keep going! The sleeve makes this sooo possible. CONGRATS TO YOU!

Welcome Viv!! Nice to you have you posting All the best in the upcoming weeks! You'll love your sleeve, I just know it. Keep us in the loop on how you're doing!

Sorry :-( Feel free to re-add yourself, the more the merrier! It might happen more times than we like. Just a helpful little hint... check the bottom of the page you will see a box that says "Users are Reading this Topic" - if anyone is in this thread as the same time as you are, it might be best to wait until you're the only one. This will lessen the chance 2 are posting at the exact same time.

Yep, you can update whenever you like - keeps me coming back!

I am ever so thankful for my loved ones who have been such an amazing support system for me over the years. They've watched me struggle with eating disorders my entire life - including anorexia and bulimia as a young teenager. If it weren't for them I don't know where I'd be. I'm thankful for my internal positivity, for without it I truly don't believe I'd ever make it through. It's so difficult battling demons and keeping a smile on the outside as well as on the inside. I'm thankful for God above for everything! I will continue to pray to Him for the strength to should I fall, to get back up yet again. I am thankful for this website, though I do have support at home, there's nothing like having folks around who know exactly what I'm going through. Most everyone here is amazing and are a true inspiration for me. Keep going y'all!!! I have so many things to be thankful for. I understand it could be a novels worth of "thanks" - but these are the most prolific in my life and what I'm going through right now.

Angel, wow!! congrats to you on taking charge of your life. You are truly inspirational - please continue to post here. I love hearing about success stories! Welcome to the VST Family!!

Great for you! All the best on your upcoming surgery.

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 Dansha...........220..................220...............195..............25;) DJackson........246...................246...............220..............26 Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 Juliarh............303.6.................247..............225...............22 Kgremmy........225...................221..............199...............22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Laylasmojo......242.................200.6..............185..............15.6 LilMissDiva........247..................247..............226................21 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130................7 Maddie............257.................167................147...............20 merieri............240..................206...............190...............16 Mini-Me...........203...................133..............125................8 Sleeve 4 me ...204...................177..............164...............13 lbs.-Goal for start of New Year Stacy160.........258..................174...............148..............16

Muscle toning is really your best bet. Unfortunately a lot of factors will go against you, such as how much you needed to lose, your age (elasticity), and if you smoke or other factors. It is a necessary evil of weight loss. No one person's end result will match anothers, no matter how many weights you lift, etc. Mine really isn't all that bad considering. I've already lost close to 100 Lbs, but have lost more. It was ok then. However I'm only 36, I've Asian blood and I don't smoke either. Rather I'm sure the longer I wait to get to goal, the less elasticity my skin will have. Then again there are some who are older than me and are still fine. Only will know when you're at goal and see the end results.

I have 9 scars strewn about my belly. I had Dr. Aceves and his 4 scars are already looking better than the ones I was left with from my band surgery back in early 2008. And yes, Dr. A. does give one drain on your left side underneath the breast area. It's uncomfortable when in, but you should only have it for a few days. Not to worry so much. You can cover your scars - but its harder to hide obesity. At least that is how I reasoned it.

Great job, I love your positivity!! Keep it up and you will be at goal in no time flat :-)

Well that is how I did it (put my weight starting today), but really you can put whatever you like. :-)

Look at how thin you are! Those are some small jeans there girlie! Congrats on a job very well done this far!!

Wowza Lady!!!! Fabulous you!!! Your success is making me ready for this weekend for sure. :-) Hugs!!

Whooohooo welcome everyone!! Good luck! Don't forget to check in from time to time to post how you're doing. You'll do the same, copy/Paste then plug in your new numbers. RocknRoll!!

Wow my entire post deleted! Bah! Ok well, long story short here... I do feel real physical hunger but only after not eating in the last 6 hours. It also will depend what I ate at my last meal. Good OR Bad carbs will make you feel more hunger, however for me - ones with higher Fiber will last longer. I also can forget to eat. That is all. ;o)

Hi Lollita, You have lost 18 Lbs in 3 weeks? That's 6 Lbs per week, and THAT is fabulous! You're way ahead of many at that point. Everyone's journey is their own, and even if you only lost 3 Lbs you should be proud of your accomplishments. Good luck!

Very inspiring post estrellita. Yes, when it comes down to it, the only thing our sleeve will do is prevent us from gorging. Everything we put in it though still comes from our own willpower. Do not stress that you have ONLY lost 40 Lbs. That right now is STILL 10 Lbs lost per month, and is really very good. Take this time to realize that we are human, and are not super human. You did the right thing by admitting you could have done better, and you are doing all you can to do just that. I admire you so much for that! Hang in there!!