crowsnestmama

Count me in please? I saw somewhere to post the start weight today and then our first check in is Friday and every Friday there after until Feb 14? If so, CW165.4lbs Goal 146lbs

I have lost 70lbs, my defeated attitude, and starting to lose the thoughts of never being good enough, or the thoughts that I could never be considered attractive much less beautiful. I have gained a new confidence, a new way to walk (head and eyes up) a new perspective on which food is worth putting in my mouth and what is not and the knowledge that food doesn't always win. My hubby has lost 89lbs in 2013, so between the two of us we have lightened the load 159lbs this year. I have 29 more to go, he has at least another 10, but will probably shoot for 20-30 more when he realizes it's possible. This is the first year in a very long time that a new year seems full of possibility.

I've recently added yoga to my routine as well, it has significantly lowered my time on my 5k, from 38:54 to 33:20 in a short amount of time, I finally feel like in making gains.

Fantastic!! You are doing so very well!!!

In a way, you are struggling. I do think you have a great attitude to keep moving forward though! Also, you got US for a cheering squad! You have done an amazing job! Keep rocking that sleeve!!

I'm at 37.7% and look close to the 30% + stretch marks, baggy saggy skin, etc. I think the 25% + reality is what I would consider as a goof estimate of where I want to be. Plastics will never be an option, so I refuse to even think about it. I don't want to be skinny, I want to be healthy. I want to be able to go hike in the mountains with my kids and not have to think about it (about if I CAN) I just want to go. I don't want my weight/size to be a thought when they want to go on adventures. I want to be able to just go.

Not selfish at all. Maybe that's what WE are for then? I know that one friend started to get...not so much jealous, but my success began being a mental and emotion hardship for her because she has really been trying to lose and just is struggling. My hubby had the sleeve a year ago, so our families know and I haven't been closed about it to anyone so I have more people who are genuinely interested, some supportive some not as much. Did you not tell any friends at all? Maybe it's time, or maybe a local support group (if there is one, there are none in my area)?

Love Maurice's!! Jcpenny' for intimates. Haven't really gone beyond that.

I feel like my insides have changed. My hubby is not well endowed, but it feels like he hits my cervix in different positions now and THAT is not pleasant. Granted we've lost 160 lbs between the two of us, but yow!

Worst: your face is too thin, you need to stop. B***h, have you seen my thighs?!? I don't say it, just think it. Oh and: how much more do you want to lose? 30lbs That's too much!! Wow, my surgeon and dietician don't think so, but maybe I should trust you instead of their educated and experienced opinions....nah, maybe not!!!

My pants are too long. Lose weight and legs get shorter? Having to pull my pant legs up so I don't walk on them. Lol! I know it's because there's not as much of ME to fill the pants in, but it's funny none the less!

Ok, I'm just now getting nervous about seeing family for Christmas. I am no longer the biggest, and none of my in-law family criticizes. But I do. I compare my self to my sister-in-laws and always find myself lacking. I'm so tired of never feeling good enough. Anybody know when the "no longer obese" finally catches up with the mind? Blah!

Finished product, lol!

It's been so quiet since the format change! Hw 248 Preop 236 SW 219 CW 167

Thank you so much LisaT!!!!

Personal best on the tread mill last night 36:38 on my 5k. It was rough, hadn't ran in a month for a few self imposed reasons (2 rib and a thigh tattoo in a 2 week time period)...lol! No regrets! Down 52 lbs since surgery on August 12, 68 lbs since first pre-op in May, 81 since highest in 2007.

I have 5, the last is a work in progress that will be finished on Weds. 1) an angel frog on a tribal above my right ankle (24 years old) 2) a key with wings. The head of the key has my children's first initials, the shaft of the key says integrity, it's our family word. (Age 37) 3) just breathe on my left ribs (Age 38 minus 4 days) 4) it is what it is on my right ribs (Age 38 minus 4 days) 5) sweet William blossoms with a ribbon saying tu me manques. It is french for I miss you, but the literal translation is "you are missing from me." My son left for boot camp for the marine corps. I know that I will never really see my sweet William again, so it is a tattoo of grief. The thing is, when it's done, I'm done grieving and will begin anxiously awaiting my Marine. I have several more planned. One in celebration of my Marine, one in celebration of my next son being alive today despite a suicide attempt, one for my oldest daughter. I have yet to get a line on one for my youngest daughter.

Best- You look so much younger! -You don't even look like the same person! (Which is ok with me because I didn't really like that girl they are talking about) Oddest-you look a 1/4 of what you used too! (Laughed in my head, little did they know they just said I looked like a cow before) Worst-I thought the sagging face skin was supposed to happen later. (Seriously?!? I had a winter head band in and no make-up! Bloody hell! This from a by-pass patient just over a year out!!!) See- I do look like a different person!!! Lol!!! The left on was 2 years before I realized I HAD to make a change but it isn't my highest weight. The right was today.

That is FABULOUS!!!

Lol!! I love your humor Madam!!!

Wow LSL!!!! Great just working that sleeve!!!

I hate the holidays. Not just this year, but worse this year. Don't know why, but it was HELL getting the house and tree decorated today. I had to call in reinforcements to get it done. THAT would have disappointed my "littles." I have started losing weight rapidly again (5lbs in 2 days...rapid for me). I'm wondering if this emotional roller coaster is related to estrogen fat store release? Who knows...but I'm over it, let me tell ya.

Not always on the right. Mine would start in the left and move right the dr said that it was common. If it continues, it may be worth checking out.