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48 minutes ago, patty0715 said:

Good Morning Ladies....so I have to share!!!! I took my measurements this morning and I've lost 15inches in total! I was shocked! The scale also starting moving today! Today was my lucky day lol. I hope everyone enjoys this beautiful Saturday!

That is so awesome @patty0715. This must be the lucky week because my scale has been moving down also!!!

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10 hours ago, Apple1 said:

That is awesome you are down a size. I am too. Do you think you will have loose skin anywhere? I am most worried about my tummy. I think my arms and thighs are gonna be fine because I carried most of my weight in my belly.

Are any of you putting any lotions or anything on your incision scars? I don't know what would be best to buy?

I do think I'll have somewhat some loose skin, but maybe not enough to be too concerned about it. I could see my stomach maybe being safe from having to get a TT, but it's too hard to tell now. I'm working on my muscle build, so hopefully my arms won't be too bad either. Definitely my boobs though, they'll be getting a lift. Lol

Ive been putting Vitamin e oil and Lavender oil on my scars, actually my whole tummy. I just slather it all on there once a day, usually before bed. Lavender oil is great for scars and healing.

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1 hour ago, patty0715 said:

Good Morning Ladies....so I have to share!!!! I took my measurements this morning and I've lost 15inches in total! I was shocked! The scale also starting moving today! Today was my lucky day lol. I hope everyone enjoys this beautiful Saturday!

Yay!!!! That's is great news! I'm so excited for you hon.

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21 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

That is so awesome @patty0715. This must be the lucky week because my scale has been moving down also!!!

Even though I don't know my weight or measurements (been too lazy to take them), I could see a difference this morning in my belly. It was good to see. 😊

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7 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

I do think I'll have somewhat some loose skin, but maybe not enough to be too concerned about it. I could see my stomach maybe being safe from having to get a TT, but it's too hard to tell now. I'm working on my muscle build, so hopefully my arms won't be too bad either. Definitely my boobs though, they'll be getting a lift. Lol

Ive been putting Vitamin e oil and Lavender oil on my scars, actually my whole tummy. I just slather it all on there once a day, usually before bed. Lavender oil is great for scars and healing.

Thank you for the tip on the lavender oil. I am going to find some today.

I am loosing in my boobs too! I guess I will just have to wait and see how the body looks when I get to goal. I keep wavering back and forth in my mind as to whether I am too old to be worried about some loose skin and sagging boobs? But I am only 49 so I still have some good years ahead of me... my daughter tells me to just go for it. She thinks it is great that I am putting myself first for once.

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12 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Even though I don't know my weight or measurements (been too lazy to take them), I could see a difference this morning in my belly. It was good to see. 😊

You are rocking it!! That gym time must make a difference too!

I am envious of those that can workout in the gym. I have always felt intimidated whenever I have gone to a gym. I could go to the base gym for free, but I never do. I always feel so self conscious around all the fit bodies... it is so stupid and all in my head, but that is why I bought the elliptical machine.

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22 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Even though I don't know my weight or measurements (been too lazy to take them), I could see a difference this morning in my belly. It was good to see. 😊

Thanks! I'm sure your down in both weight and inches....I was slacking on doing my measurements but I was really surprised it is down by that much lol

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5 hours ago, Apple1 said:

Thank you for the tip on the lavender oil. I am going to find some today.

I am loosing in my boobs too! I guess I will just have to wait and see how the body looks when I get to goal. I keep wavering back and forth in my mind as to whether I am too old to be worried about some loose skin and sagging boobs? But I am only 49 so I still have some good years ahead of me... my daughter tells me to just go for it. She thinks it is great that I am putting myself first for once.

I think it's great too! And yes, you are so young, you should go for it!!! You'll be a hot sexy mama, for yourself and hubby. Lol

I'm just about ten years younger than you, I am for sure doing a lift. 😊

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5 hours ago, Apple1 said:

You are rocking it!! That gym time must make a difference too!

I am envious of those that can workout in the gym. I have always felt intimidated whenever I have gone to a gym. I could go to the base gym for free, but I never do. I always feel so self conscious around all the fit bodies... it is so stupid and all in my head, but that is why I bought the elliptical machine.

All those fit bodies are self conscious too, that's why they're always trying to improve. Remember that. 😉 I was a fit one before and always thought I had more to do. It's a ridiculous notion now when I think of it. I think I'll be way smarter this time around and just enjoy where I get being healthy. And it's not all appearances anymore either, as I've learned to not care what others really think of me. But I do have to say, when I gained most of my weight after my pregnancies, I was embarrassed to go back to the gym but I knew I had to work on getting the fat off, which I never did. Now, it'll just be so much easier to get healthier faster.

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5 hours ago, patty0715 said:

Thanks! I'm sure your down in both weight and inches....I was slacking on doing my measurements but I was really surprised it is down by that much lol

Great surprises are always nice to have!!! I'm looking forward to them myself.

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57 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

All those fit bodies are self conscious too, that's why they're always trying to improve. Remember that. 😉 I was a fit one before and always thought I had more to do. It's a ridiculous notion now when I think of it. I think I'll be way smarter this time around and just enjoy where I get being healthy. And it's not all appearances anymore either, as I've learned to not care what others really think of me. But I do have to say, when I gained most of my weight after my pregnancies, I was embarrassed to go back to the gym but I knew I had to work on getting the fat off, which I never did. Now, it'll just be so much easier to get healthier faster.

I know you are right @Newme17. I think once I get to my goal weight I might try to do some toning with some weights. I know I will need it. I think you are on the right path now with focusing on your health. I wish I would have started 10 years ago.

guess what happened today on my girls day out??? My daughter told me I am gonna be a grandma again😃 This will be grandchild number 4. My daughter has her first three kids very spaced out. Destiny is 16, Isaiah is 10, Malaya is 9 months, and this one is due in February!! She told me this will be the last one. I am so happy. This was the best day ever.

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3 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I know you are right @Newme17. I think once I get to my goal weight I might try to do some toning with some weights. I know I will need it. I think you are on the right path now with focusing on your health. I wish I would have started 10 years ago.

guess what happened today on my girls day out??? My daughter told me I am gonna be a grandma again😃 This will be grandchild number 4. My daughter has her first three kids very spaced out. Destiny is 16, Isaiah is 10, Malaya is 9 months, and this one is due in February!! She told me this will be the last one. I am so happy. This was the best day ever.

Say what!? That's a great surprise and day out! I'm happy for you all!!! The ages are truly spaced. Lol. I'd say it's the last one too! Lol.

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1 hour ago, Newme17 said:

Say what!? That's a great surprise and day out! I'm happy for you all!!! The ages are truly spaced. Lol. I'd say it's the last one too! Lol.

Yes. She had destiny very young. My son-in- law is so awesome. He has been the best step dad to Isaiah and destiny. I am glad that Malaya will have a sibling close to her in age.

i guess it is good that I decided to have surgery this year. I am gonna need to be able to keep up with theses little ones.

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1 hour ago, Apple1 said:

i guess it is good that I decided to have surgery this year. I am gonna need to be able to keep up with theses little ones.

Indeed it is a great year for you!!! Many kudos to your SIL too, I am a step parent as well, there are hardships, but I truly love my step daughter as my own. Blessings to him.

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Y'all are gonna tire of me talking about the gym! Lol. Had an amazing workout. Did a little cardio, then did some weights. I almost did a full body today. So happy about that. It was just me and a bunch of young guys that could be my kids (if I had them young). Ha! Enjoyed my hour and 15 mins alone jamming to a mix of reggae, rock, and hip hop. Felt so good, I rolled the windows down in the truck and jammed out on the way home.

Btw, my truck feels bigger now. I can only imagine it being moreso months out from now. Lol

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