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So you are definitely experiencing crazy weather. I'm in the hampton roads area of VA! I've had good luck selling my bigger clothes through Facebook yard sales. Then I buy a couple of pieces to get me through. But I completely understand what you're saying. Sales racks are what I gravitate toward but I won't be buying anymore winter stuff. I just deal.

@"beni" what part of Virginia are you in? I can't remember if I ever read it. I have a love hate relationship with my closet. I thought I'd at least be able to still use my cardigans ....I was wrong they are huge and ridiculous. Good problem to have but maddening at the same time. I have a few staples that are getting old. Can't wait to replenish my closet at goal.

Beni I'm so struggling with finding that perfect amount. I have no signs of fullness until It's too late. Ugh! I do have more good days than bad. I'm so happy and proud of you all!

Now I don't wear tight shirts but what I have seems to actually hang correctly now in lieu of just trying to cover fat. My husband and I went to a marriage conference tonight so I actually got dressed and did my makeup. The comparison continues to shock me. thinking of cutting my hair off now that I don't have several chins and I'm losing so much of my thick hair as it is. We shall see.

Bronxmerci! You look amazing! Wow!

I have the slime issue when food is too dry/dense. Aka steak and salmon so far.

Aww beni. I so know the feeling. Steak is not my friend. I had a similar experience and once I'm sick my day is spent in bed. It's exhausting. I hope you are feeling better. Yesterday was my daughter and I's birthday and it was really hard not to make plans that involve food. Kind of a blah day.

It's my TOM so I'm not taking stock in the scale so I had my first official NSV - I've had a lot of sizes in my closet but nothing under a 14. Today I was able to buy 12s. I was shocked. This is working. Thank God!

that's exactly the weight range and pant size I'm thinking.

I spent 10 days at 200. Those stalls are killer and come at the worst time. But when you hit under that it's glorious. Sitting at 198 from 248. Today is exactly 3 months. I'd say this is working ❤️ 20 more pounds and I'll be at what I was when my husband and I got married 10 years ago. I'm hoping to be around 135-150 at goal!

I have told my clients for years to use biotin. It hasn't made a difference for me. I hope you stay on a no hair loss track layknee!

Has anyone started experiencing the hair loss yet? Oh boy I'm pretty surprised by how much I'm losing. I'm not upset because it's just hair and I expected it . But it is more than I thought despite keeping my protein high and vitamins up. I guess it's unavoidable for some.

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas! I had a great day with my girls and hubby - my biggest gift was finally hitting onderland! 199! Yahoo! I'll share the joyous picture after weighing and baking cookies ???? (that I didn't eat lol)

Aww thanks joankrie - i was 16 when I lost her so I've done my share of coping even though it still hurts my heart daily. I was really reminded by it recently seeing harsh comments on these forums. Which made me feel the need to share what can happen when empathy evades us. Personally, I have to remind myself daily to extend grace to others because you never know where they come from. I'm glad we as a group don't seem to have the insensitivity problems.

It's normal as I was shocked by it too. I called my doc in the middle of the night freaking out. It is where they do the majority of the work so more pain. Take it easy. It will pass.

Saw this and had to share based on previous conversations. A good laugh ????

I've said it before, but I love our group. We all are so uplifting and helpful to one another. Today I chose to point this out again because I find myself shying away from other parts of BP. I'm seeing more and more mean spirited posts that are less than helpful. I was raised by a drill Sargent father is a harsh household that spent their days picking on one another for fun - trust me I get sarcasm and tough love BUT this is an online forum where you don't know that other persons personality. What happens when something said cuts that other person and sends them down the rabbit hole? I've seen it and watched my best friends life leave her as she lied in my arms after suicide. Maybe I'm sensitive - what do you all think? I'd like to see the good in everyone so I give the benefit of the doubt a lot - lately I just feel like posters are going overboard so I stick to our group.

Luna you look amazing! Keep it up girl!

im on day 2...it's terrible. I hope you kick it before Christmas ????

I struggle getting in enough but when I do I drop weight with no issue. Today I'm eating chicken noodle soup homemade minus the noodles lol oh the joys. I have the flu and like others said it's miserable trying to eat when sick. I was 201 this morning though. Here's to hoping for onederland soon!

Isn't it funny Beni? I've actually had to add more fat in my diet. I was so terrified that I hardly ate any and your body really needs it. Such a balance. As my doctor says "everyone is different, if you try something out of the ordinary and still lose who am I to say it's wrong for you" - keep in mind this is within reason but it's really allowed me to settle down and tame my anxiety.

Ok ladies NSV time! My family and I went to Christmas Town last night at Busch gardens - I was actually able to comfortable ride the roller coaster and other rides with my oldest! I was elated to not be embarrassed by the barely closed seatbelt! Also we took a family photo with Santa and it was the first time in 8 years I didn't cringe. I am proud if it! Keep pushing through all! This is so worth it!

My face pic is where I see it the most

My face pic is where I see it the most

I'm 10 weeks out - I can't wait to look as awesome as all of you a year out!