katierebecca83

That's exactly how I feel!

That's one of my favorite songs by my absolute favorite group! great sleeve theme song.

Wow! Great job! I am starting in a size 26 also. I can't imagine being in a size 6. You are definitely an inspiration!

You look wonderful!

Good luck with everything! Keep us updated.

Maybe some broth? Just going on what my surgeon suggested.

I made this list a while back of all the reasons I hate being fat to refer back to if I ever try to convince myself to not go through with the surgery, or start regretting having it afterwards. So I guess you could say I can't wait to NOT have any of these issues! [ ] I can't tie my shoes on the top, they're always on the side, and even that is hard to do. [ ] I exceed the weight limit for pretty much anything there is a weight limit for. [ ] I can't use regular towels because they don't fit around me [ ] I have terrible balance due to too much weight on my knees and ankles, I get nervous carrying my two toddlers. [ ] I always slow everyone down wherever we go because they have to wait on me to catch up [ ] My thighs rub together when I wear shorts or a dress. It's like I'm starting a damn fire with them. [ ] Thinking about food all the time. It controls my life. I'm ready to take control back! [ ] I want to shop in a normal store where I can buy cute clothes that are a reasonable price. Decent looking plus size clothes are outrageous! [ ] I don't want my kids to remember me this way [ ] I want to walk my dogs without getting exhausted [ ] I don't fit (easily) into movie chairs. I have to squeeze in. [ ] Moving around in this body is difficult [ ] I feel like I'm much older than 29. [ ] My doctor doesn't take me seriously, his solution to everything is "lose weight" which I know I need to do, but that's not the answer to everything. [ ] I feel trapped in a body that holds me back so much. [ ] I feel like I'm sitting on the sidelines watching the people around me enjoy life, but I'm too tired to join them. [ ] No energy to play with my kids (ages 1 & 2 so I need the energy!) [ ] I'm a terrible role model for my kids and students [ ] I'm a kindergarten teacher and I want to be a fun one, not a lazy one. [ ] I have very little energy in general [ ] My husband and children are thin, I hate being the fat one. NOT that I want them to be fat! Lol [ ] I have no sex drive, and on the rare occasion that I do, sex isn't enjoyable because it's so uncomfortable [ ] I can't take baths in most bathtubs [ ] I can't paint my toenails [ ] I can't cross my legs [ ] I'm close to being too big to shop at Lane Bryant, currently in a 26/28. And I am too big in my stomach and upper arms to wear a dress shirt, because the largest size doesn't fit [ ] I am the heaviest person I know [ ] I don't fit in regular bathroom stalls [ ] I don't fit in booths [ ] I burn up in the summer because I hate wearing tanks and shorts [ ] I don't take my kids swimming because I don't want to be seen in a bathing suit [ ] I never feel feminine because I can't wear cute clothes and I sweat all the time. [ ] I got married in a courthouse and would love to have a vow renewal ceremony, but right now the thought of everyone looking at me in a giant plus size wedding dress looking like a human marshmallow is not pleasant. [ ] I don't fit in roller coasters or any amusement park rides, and I don't even have the courage to try an airplane [ ] I can't walk up a single flight of stairs without struggling [ ] Constant lower back pain [ ] Severe flare ups from my hydradenitis suppuritiva, causing bad skin infections in skin folds [ ] My lower arms don't actually touch my body when I put my arms by my side because the amount of fat on my upper arms pushes them out so much [ ] Laying on my back and feeling smothered because the fat from my chest and neck make it hard to breathe

You look incredible! I'm starting in a size 28 pants and I couldn't imagine being in a 12! Congrats on your success!

Wow! You look great!

You look great!

Congrats! Looking good

Can I ask how tall and how old you are? You definitely don't look 233 pounds! You look great

You are looking great!

Beautiful!

I haven't had surgery yet, but I started this process in January at 311 & I'm now 297. Hoping to lose a little more before surgery, which will likely be in late June/early July.

Wow, you look stunning! You should take up modeling again!

You look great!

Wow! You look amazing! Congratulations!