Never in my life did I think I would share this!

[Elode 8,093]

I was just looking at a picture of my daughter (14) and I from our day out Sunday and just realized we kinda look like we could be related, which is odd because everyone always said she looked adopted. Probably because she is thin. Now that I've lost the weight she looks like my daughter apparently. Ha! Just a realization. This is just too much fun! I feel like I have a whole new life.

[bellabloom 2,467]

I'm so happy for you. I remember when I was trying to lose weight some stupid diet book said to put tape over the scale and the write the number you want to be on it. Ha! The power of visualization. How ridiculous.

No need for you to do that anymore is there?

The number on my scale still trips me out as well. It's hard to believe. I'm so happy for you and your success.

[mallen1895 108]

Congrats to all of you. I had my surgery May 12th 2015. Starting weight was 271. Day of surgery 265. I weigh myself this morning. I'm 195. 70lbs in 4 months I'm so so happy about that. My doctor said I'm doing very well. I should be at goal by the end of the year. My goal is 150. 45lbs to go. It's very hard but well worth it I'm so glad I had this surgery.

[Elode 8,093]

@@mallen1895 Congrats on your success so far that's wonderful!

@@bellabloom Ha! I've never heard of doing that. I try to stay off the scale as much as I can so I won't be decorating it.

[newmebithebypass 713]

@@mallen1895 how tall are you because our starting weight is about the same

[rp1980 116]

Congrats! I can't wait to be in the 100s, let alone 166! Woo!

[Mini_me007 121]

@@proudgrammy You're so silly!! I hope everyone sees less of me! I'm sure to some people 166.4 is still big but not to me! It may as well say 120 I'm also 5'8. I should change my goal but I don't know if it's even necessary I'm just going to let this body take me where it wants to go. No pressure in that!

First, congratulations!!!! I know what you mean about people may think a certain weight is still "big", but so many factors go into it. Your attitude about it all is inspiring to me. I love your posts. Keep on keeping on, girl!!

[Elode 8,093]

@Mini_me007@rp1980 Thank you ladies!

[Jefferyc79 103]

Sorry it took so long to respond I was spending the day with my middle daughter trying on school dance dresses....yes, both of us (me for fun) I never got to go to prom, I was pregnant with her sister at that time so today I got to "semi" live a part of that. We had so much fun and I'm positive I would have looked better toady in a dress than I ever would have back then. She's one of my major inspirations. She says things that brighten my world without even knowing it like in this picture today she said "Mom Look how easily my arms fit around your tiny waist". Priceless!

This right here was such a cool moment. Thanks for sharing. Love the compliment your daughter gave you. Totally priceless. ????

[Laydee_G 78]

Well done Elode!!!!!!

Proud of and inspired by you!!!

xxx

[Elode 8,093]

@@Laydee_G Thank you!

[deedee19625 31]

Good job!!!!!

[shellyd67 198]

Way to go !!! You should be so proud !! ????????????????????????

[Elode 8,093]

@@shellyd67 Oh I am but I think this last 26lbs is gonna give me troubles ;(