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Ur right lol I guess my mind hasn't caught up yet. My best friend was telling me that I fit in the old navy size 18 I bought few weeks ago I guess after the holidays I will be shopping in non plus size stores :) my give away bag is 2 huge black garbage bags and growing by the day

Like you I told a very few people . When people ask I tell them I work out 6 days a week the truth and eat 1200 calories a day the truth the end I Omit the band helps keep me In check. Does it matter hoe I'm getting healthy nope as long as I am.when people ask how much I post I say enough to buy clothes or a small child. Lol this is my journey and I will reveal facts and details as I see appropriate. This is my time to work on me !!!! Of course on this forum I sing from the roof tops my issues problems victories and weight loss. Hell you all know how much I weigh and I haven't even told my sister who knows everything about me except my weight. lol

So true I'm hosting my annual Christmas party definitely decreasing the amount of food and sweets I will have I always over cook/buy I can hold 4 more parties with the leftovers. Bought holiday tupperware and zip lock bags To give my friends as they leave with care packages. I have a game plan for this season but I am human and will make a mistake but I will not sabotage my efforts. I will be happy with maintaining this month but gaining is not an option 1/2 way to goal and want it so bad

Good for you!!! Great feeling isn't it.

I needed a new winter coat so I order a few online all plus sizes and they were to big . I had to get an XL last years coat was a 3x thus the need for a new one . I am on the smallest size in shirts for lane Bryant .i realized in a few weeks I won't fit in a thing there my lower body is a little slower in changing sizes on a 16/18 but I was a 22/24. When I returned a shirt the girl said I'm sorry it didn't fit. My reply was I'm not I'm over the moon it's to big !!!! I love the store but I'm Looking forward not to be shopping here . She smiled and said good for you. I left the store knowing next Christmas I won't be shopping there and my new xl coat will be donated because it will be to big as well. Single letter clothes sizes here I come . Off to gym to get that goal

U are newly banded no worries it eventually work out . It's a journey not. Sprint doesn't matter how fast we get there as long as we get there

live in the moment n enjoy the holidays Date banded~7/1/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~67.4 Favorite Christmas Activity everything love watching the lights on the tree and looking at others decorations. Hosting my annual Christmas party and catching up with friends. Seeing the children's happy faces when they see Santa. Wearing a different Christmas theme shirt from now till the 25 btw had to buy new ones the old ones we too big 12/6 weigh in 224.6 Down 3 lbs hit the 70lbs mark what an awesome way to start the Friday

Name, real or screen~reasysetgo611 Goal weight for November 30th~ 219 Weight on Dec 1st~227.6 Age~ 38 City/State~Brooklyn NY Dietary goal for November~ more fruits and veggies Exercise goal for December -- do the December workout challenge on FB along with regular gym days Personal goal for December ~live in the moment n enjoy the holidays Date banded~7/1/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~67.4 Favorite Christmas Activity everything love watching the lights on the tree and looking at others decorations. Hosting my annual Christmas party and catching up with friends. Seeing the children's happy faces when they see Santa. Wearing a different Christmas theme shirt from now till the 25 btw had to buy new ones the old ones we too big 12/6 weigh in 224.6 Down 3 lbs hit the 70lbs mark what an awesome way to start the Friday .....

Sorry about the hives but great NSV I hope they figure out hives issues maybe try an allergist too

Don't be shy we are in it together

Name, real or screen~reasysetgo611 Goal weight for December 31- 219 Weight on Dec 1st~227.6 Age~ 38 City/State~Brooklyn NY Dietary goal for December more fresh cooked food not the frozen stuff I have been consuming lately ... Exercise goal for December -- do the December workout challenge on FB along with regular gym days Personal goal for December ~live in the moment n enjoy the holidays Date banded~7/1/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~67.4 Favorite Christmas Activity everything love watching the lights on the tree and looking at others decorations. Hosting my annual Christmas party and catching up with friends. Annual gingerbread man decorating contest with the family icing all over the place for from the kids. Seeing the children's happy faces when they see Santa. Wearing a different Christmas theme shirt from now till the 25 btw had to buy new ones the old ones we too big

You are 40 n fabulous own it

U are doing great high five !!!!

Missy that's awesome

I'm with you I was at the gym at 8 am to get my workout out in didn't worry about what I was eating. I had a taste of what I wanted and no left Overs taken home back at the gym Friday staying focused like you

Great post and very motivating !'n

NSV looking at pictures taken at thanksgiving 2013 and can't believe that's me I look so not huge !!! I keep staring at the pic looking for the rest of me it's crazy. I didn't notice "all" that I was once and yet I notice it gone. Another huge bag of clothes to give away heading Into 12/14 shirts and 16 pants although my pant size is all over I guess depending on cut I Currently wearing 16-20's in pants I don't get it he range but of they fit nice I don't care about the size. Enjoying the compliments yet the baffle me at times. Emotions all over but eye in the prize a skinnier healthier me

Down 227.8 doesn't look like ill be making my nov goal this month but hope to be in next group of 10 by end of December but 7lbs loss is nothing to be upset with ...happy thanksgiving everyone

Great accomplishment

I just wanted everyone to know how thankful I am for you. Although I don't "know" any of you. You have been my biggest supporters during my journey. I love to read the post even if I don't respond. I especially like to thank Carolinagirl,hazelbliss, mis and go walking ... And a few others whose screen makes escape me right now. Dam I phone won't let me toggle ... Mostly everyone here has been wonderful and supportive. Some have posted my same concerns or worries and Victories which just encourages n helps me more. Getting banded on July 1,2013 was the best decision of my life. Everything has changed in a positive way not just my weight n how I look but I have changed as well. Although I'm cautious entering this holiday season. I will get through it and be successful. This band was the tool I needed most. With my clean eating n work out schedule goal is within my reach in the next year or so time frame not as important as reaching that destination. Just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have encouraged and taught me and will continue to do so along this new phase of becoming the new healthier me I Thankful for you

Welcome to the banded life. Another reason to be thankful this week

I went for a body treatment and the lady recommended coconut oil as a firming lotion. I use that as my cream for now. It's a hell of a lot cheaper than firming lotion. I bought mine in trader joes and a little goes a long way. Just using a month not sure if it works but in trying it along with working out. But I'm saving for my reconstructive surgery as well . good luck on ur journey

Looking great and doing great