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That's awesome!! Congrats. Keep up the great work!

I was that happy when I reached overweight too. What an amazingly successful journey you have had so far. Congratulations!!

That's incredible!!! Congrats on your great success and keep up the awesome work!

You're doing awesome!!

You can do it!! No matter how sore you are in the morning work through the next workout. You will feel better after working out even if you are extremely sore. It does get better and soon you will be amazed at how much better you do on each workout and the results you see. As for sore muscles try stretching a little more but the best thing is to just rest and do it again tomorrow. You'll probably be sore for a good week but it's that good I kicked some butt sore. Be proud of yourself every time you wince from the pain. (I did Insanity twice and loved it)

That's so awesome!! Congrats!

Before and after pics are EXTREMELY helpful. When you start to feel down it shows us what we cannot see in the mirror. Don't let your hatred of cameras keep you from doing it. You will regret not taking them.

If you are feeling normal hunger your band is likely empty. I had 5cc put in at surgery and wasn't that hungry at all after surgery. I think my first fill was around 4 months. Each surgeon is different. Do your best to stay in your calories and have faith in the fill process. You will get there.

Awe thank you ???ƒ they've always been my best asset after my boobs ???‰

Thanks everyone for the kind words! ???ƒ

Way to go!! Congrats!

Well it's been a year. A very triumphant year if I may say so myself. I have lost 80 pounds and even though I have hit a plateau I have no doubt I will break through it soon. So much has changed...I went from sporadically active to exercising 6 days a week. I actually haven't missed a workout this entire year. I have NEVER been that committed to exercise...EVER!!! I don't really eat carbs, especially doughy ones. I watch my calories and track them. I choose Protein before other types of food. I went from wearing a size 20/22 to a 12 or 13 depending on women's or juniors. My tops and dresses are now medium instead of XXL. I can actually confidently by clothing without trying it on and it fits. I wear a bikini...been a really long time since that one happened last. My addiction to shoes and clothing (and don't forget accessories) is getting worse but it really is oh so fun. I am more active with my kids. I don't wake up with aches and pains. The mattress I thought was horrible is actually quite comfortable now. ???¯ And let's not leave out how amazing my sex life with hubby is now ???œ I have lost 12 inches in my waist, 9 in hips, over 4 in each thigh, almost 3 in each arm and sadly 6 in my boobies (but I would look weird if they hadn't shrunk too). I know I have been absent lately but I wanna thank all the wonderful people on this site for their continuing support and wish everyone just starting this journey luck. The journey is what you decide to make of it. You can do it!!! Thanks for letting me brag

You are a beautiful couple!! How wonderful to make these changes and experiences these successes together congrats!!

You look fabulous!! Congrats!!

I tell everyone. But I also include the fact that I track my calories, don't eat a lot of carbs and workout 6 days a week. I believe that part of the misconceptions people have is we keep quiet and act like we didn't have help. Yes I had surgery but I could easily sabotage my progress by eating around my band. I wonder how many people know someone who lost a large amount if weight "naturally" but in reality they had surgery. That's just my two cents. I confidently share it all and if they don't like it they can kiss my a@@???œ I'm probably healthier than they are anyway lol

That is wonderful! Congrats!!

You look awesome!! Congrats!!

It's definitely there and you exude confidence in that last pic.

Wow!!! You look fabulous!!! That black dress is awesomely sexy and you are rocking it!! Way to go!

Congrats!! You look amazing!! It's so awesome to be able to shop in regular stores

I LOVE IT!!!

I use a heart rate monitor because I do DVD programs. I found MFP overestimated the calories burned by a lot. Mine is not waterproof but I think they make some. I use a polar chest band and watch.

Wow!! You look fabulous! Keep up the great work!n

Great job!!!