princessheather

Yes if I wear a tight shirt you can see it. Definitely can see it when I wear a bathing suit. Drives me crazy! B-52 I do see that in your pic now that you mention it. Oh well I suppose I will live with it cause I sure as heck can't live without it

Ughh the more I lose the more it sticks out. Been at goal for about 6 months. Down to 18% body fat. Actually can see the beginnings of a 6 pack under all my loose skin and now my darn port is more prominent than ever. Planning on skin surgery in November but it seems so far away. Does anyone who is super fit with low body fat have pics of a tummy tuck after surgery and experience with a the port being moved or a lower lying replacement? I'm curious if I'm actually going to be able to pull off a bikini or working out in a sports bra after without someone wondering what the heck is that huge lump in the middle of my awesome abs lol.

Xanthum gum is usually in any bulk food section. Although I saw it in big bags of red mills brand but it's way expensive that way and a little goes a long way. I just bought a tiny bit in the bulk section and it has lasted me forever.

Ok tiny pinch of xanthum powder. It is a thickener

In fact I really do think you are too tight. It's always scary to think of getting too much taken out but if u can have a little out and the get proper nutrition in its really going to help

Also if you are getting stuck that quickly u may be too tight.

You guys look great! !

Nails will reflect any nutrition/medical issues. You need vitamins. And don't expect it to be corrected overnight. Nails take 6 months to a year to recover from stuff. (I'm a nail tech). Take a multi and one for hair, skin and nails.

It sounds weird but I definitely think you are not eating enough. Up your protein calories by 200-300. I swear it will work . Your body is holding onto the weight because it knows your not going to give it more food. I've been through this. I was stuck and it works. Went from 298 to 138

OMG pb2 in the light cool whip is pure heaven! !! Thanks for this suggestion!

Good job!!! I'm no longer diabetic either

Great job!!! I can relate about the exercise clothes taking up as much room as regular clothes lol. My treat now is always new exercise stuff when I want to splurge just got a cute Under Armour hat.

Ibtrouble that is awesome and I am happy you are motivated to get it together you can do this!!!!

Thanks everyone! To answer the questions: I drink several Protein shakes throughout the day which have 30 grams of protein each. Then the rest of my protein comes from fish/chicken/turkey. I am a numbers person and a creature of habit so i normally plan my whole days worth of calories/protein each morning or the night before so I have a plan to follow each day and even if i am busy I can just consult the log and grab what i need. As for how I get so much exercise, well..I do not have kids so i know that can make it a bit easier, That being said, I have worked more than one job during the majority of my weightloss and what i have done from the start is schedule my workouts a month in advance. They are all in my calendar and i treat them like a job. Everything else gets scheduled around them no matter what. Even when i am dead tired i still get up and do it. I actually get up and hour and half before I have to workout to give me time to drink a smoothie and let it "hit my system" as it takes me about 30 mins to drink one then i let it process through my body for that hour before i workout. I make the time because it is so important to me. I have so many friends that want to workout but i hear so many excuses when it comes down to it. You have to figure out what you can do and when you can do it and then DO IT. I never expect anyone to go full blast immediately, but just start something and don't give up! You guys got this!!!!

You look great!!! Way to go!!