hopetolose

Congrats! start getting used to all those compliments. They keep coming!!!

Thank you! I replaced my updated photo with this one, cause im sitting in my previous photo. It gives a better indication of a before and after pic... I'm still kinda struggling with maintinance as I am playing around with the same 5 lbs that I gained on vacation... It seems harder when you are not in losing mode anymore. Thanks again for the kind words!!

I couldnt believe when I saw this picture. Not sure if it was just how my niece was sitting next to me, but when I first opened it up on my phone, I couldnt believe that it was me. I thought to myself that I actually looked kinda skinny. I still dont feel like a skinny person, just a person that has lost some weight and that I look ok now. I thanked my sister in law for making me look skinny

I would say "yup, I did take the easy way" and then give one of those sinester laughs while walking away... Hehe, or you could ask her why she prefers the hard way? see what she says then

I've noticed a huge difference. I used to come home and strip down and sit in front of the fan during the summer. Now I Barely notice the heat.

I had a small unfill back at the beginning of the summer because I all of a sudden got really tight. Well I was doing pretty well with maintaining up until 4th of July. Went on vacation and gained a few pounds. 5 to be exact. Well went in for a fill today and spoke with the nutritionist and we spoke about getting back on track. So I am going back to the basics of a 3/4 cup of food every there or four hours. And cutting out the sliders that I was getting into for the past two months... Im getting out my massive notebook from my surgery says and rereading some of it. Hopefully that will get me some motivation... I really want to rid of the 5 pounds... Don't like them...

I went in at the beginning of the summer with same issues. They removed .5 and it made a big difference. I have stopped losing, but have not really gained anything either. Just keep playing with the same two or so lbs. I can also eat a lot more. I can eat more than the the one cup. I am thinking of going in for my check up and get a little bit put in again.

I am fluctuating between 168 and 172 and can wear anywhere between 8 and 12 depending on the fit. I am pretty happy with that and im not even at my goal yet which was 164 (normal bmi). But I also had a goal to wear size 10 and I have met that... I may try to get down to 160. Not sure yet. I am trying to see if I can maintain this weight for awhile. I have been this since about February.

Nope, before a 10 now a 10... But shoes fit better now and I can fit into different kinds now. Before I only wore tennis shoes and sandals.

I just got back also and gained about 5 lbs. But I think alot of it is Water retention because I can really feel it in my ankles. I think I might be starting my period as well. Hopefully in a week I will be back

I just got back from vacation and have unfortunately gained 5 pounds. But I think most of that might be from Water retention as I can barely move my ankles around. Anyone have a good trick that will work. I am definitely getting back to the basics this week. Feel yucky!!

Last summer I got a couple of things on clearance that I thought I might be able to wear this summer. I got some 10/12 and now this summer they fit perfect. Although the 12s are a little big, but still wearable. I did the same thing for the winter stuff. So I should be pretty set come fall. Congrats!!

I keep my fat picture on my desk at work to remind me of what i don't want to go back to. I show it off sometimes when people ask how much I've lost. I let the picture do the talking. I think of it as an accomplishment not as embarrassment.

That's a great story and congrats to your new life. I feel very sad that you didn't have love in your life for all those years. It's amazing how something so trivial as weight can have on someones life. Im sure that your guy would have loved you no matter what if he knew you that well. Good luck on your move and new life!!