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I definitely could have done better, but nothing a few good workouts this week can't fix. Hope everyone enjoyed themselves!

Yeah, mine was dry. Try not to sweat it girlfriend!

My brother (the smarty pants doctor) offered me some great insight when I was venting to him about the same thing. He said to keep in mind that we all probably have a good bit of fat between our organs and we could be losing that. And that's the fat you want gone because it's best for you long term health. It eased my mind a bit, so hope it helps you out too!

So, I didn't make my goal and scale said I was up since weighing in for New Years challenge yesterday. Boo! But still down 5 from last week (today's weight 217.8). Can't be mad about that! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

216 this AM (had to use the scale at my parent's and I think theirs is 2 pounds off in my favor ). I'm going hard or going home and want to hit ONEDERLAND by Jan. 1. 199.9! Santa, I want a stall-free 5 weeks!

Very, very true. How did our minds get like this?! Do guys worry about this stuff as much as we do?!

Agreed, and at 26 that's a tough pill to swallow.

LV, I stress over this literally every single day. I have this idea in my mind of what I know I want to look like, but I have no idea if that is even possible given how big I once was. Will I ever be able to wear a bikini and not want to end it all? Will I ever be comfortable enough to walk around in my underwear around some new boyfriend? You get the idea. As crazy as this sounds, the fear that I won't reach this ideal is literally debilitating at times.

My surgeon told me to just let them fall off naturally. Don't rush it. You're only 5 days out. You'll have plenty of time to put creams, etc. on your incisions down the road. Contact your surgeon's office if you are really concerned though.

Agreed 100%! I think we (at least I) got into the mindset that I DESERVE a treat everyday. Umm...no, sorry sweetheart that just isn't the case. I remember watching that Extreme Makeover show and the host was discussing this very topic. He said he will have one or two treats a week and that was 10-12 tortilla chips with salsa or something like that. That was a big eye opener for me. All of my brothers are very fit and lean. Sure they eat a lot (they're all ridiculously tall), but it's good quality food and they absolutely don't snack throughout the day. They'll have a piece of ice cream cake at birthdays, or one piece of pie on Thanksgiving but they don't keep that stuff in their houses and they very self only indulge. I know my mindset has to shift to food is fuel for my body to function and that's it. I think once I get there I won't really want junk food or anything of the sorts because in the end it really doesn't help me get through my workout, help me climb the stairs at work without huffing and puffing, etc.

Quick question, does your head itch at all from the regrowth? Just curious

Totally off topic, but mich I seriously can't handle your profile pic hahahaha dying still over here

Thank you for posting this! I literally was just thinking of all the other things I should/could be doing with the money I'm spending on personal training, but I know I need to do this for me. I want to feel good in my skin and I know getting in good workouts consistently is the only way I will (that's just me and how my mind works, not saying that thinking applies to everyone!). Getting a good sweat session in sets the stage for my entire day and I don't want to "waste" all my early AM hard work by eating crappy. Off to PT! Have a great day!

Yes, yes, YES. I was so unhappy with the way I looked I literally never, EVER told myself no. I'm glad I realized it, but am now paying for it. Literally and figuratively!

Fluff, where do you live? I am about a 14/16 now and had to buy a new dress for a wedding last weekend. It's a Large, Cynthia Rowley green A-line type. I bought it at TJ-Maxx, so it's nothing extravagant, but I would be more than happy to send your way if you would like!

Fluff, where do you live? I am about a 14/16 now and had to buy a new dress for a wedding last weekend. It's a Large, Cynthia Rowley green A-line type. I bought it at TJ-Maxx, so it's nothing extravagant, but I would be more than happy to send your way if you would like!

LOL, I know. The work clothes are the worst. So happy I will only ever have one more full wardrobe to buy!

GG so funny you posted this! I just filled up three big bags cleaning out my closet tonight. I'm down to like 8 articles of good fitting clothing. Whatever, I'll take the 65 pound loss over these clothes any day!

Hi there, I was just at Dick's and they had them up by the register. If you have one close by I would check it out. No shipping!

Yes, I look forward to Thursdays so I can see how amazing everyone is doing! Knowing I have to post for all to see really motivates me to stay on track (well, most of the time LOL). You're so close to your goal! Keep it up! Christmas/New Years here we come

Went back to basics this week after 2 less than stellar showings, and down to 222.8. 3.6 loss! Don't think I'll be making my goal of 215, but if I get into the teens I'll be a happy camper!

Gah! This is so my dream right now! 22.9 to go! LET'S DO THIS!

Awesome! Count me in again! Thanks Bea!

Yes, super helpful! Thank you M2G!

Agreed. I've seen enough "one-ups" on here to not make me want to post my NSV, stats, etc. ever! But again, I'm slightly dramatic haha I'm sorry that happened to you, LV. This certainly isn't the venue for that kind of nonsense. You know you're killing it. Don't ever let someone make you question your success!