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Woo hoo looking good hello 150

Great working the band u were beautiful then and ur beautiful now

Great work

When I started this journey in June at 297 I dreamt if getting into this gap jeans size 16 they are about 6 years old I had dropped a lot of weight a friend bought them for me I got to wear them 2x n they never fit again that was a life time ago. I vowed I would get back I to them. And tonight at Christmas Eve. Dinner I'll be wearing them woot woot

I'm in bklyn my next appointment is jan 21 I will pm u

Woo hoo ... Awesome NSV

Go walking you were one of the first people who I met here on the forum we have the same surgeon and from the day I joined this site you have been an inspiration to me. I am so happy for you !!!! Ur post actually brought tears to my eyes. It's so amazing. I wish I could get over my fear of posting my pics here so I can share my before and during pics because it has been a truly amazing transformation for me as well . Merry Christmas and maybe one day we will run I to each at the surgeons office i

Size 18 old navy jeans getting big fitting Into size 16 Calvin Klein jeans I vowed to get back in n they are comfortable !!!! Breaking my ties with lane Bryant woo hoo ..... Regular size clothing stores here I come how nice to shop in the same store as my bestie it's the little things that aren't so little.... Now if I can see what the pictures tell me in my mind ... See it in the mirror but still grabbing bigger sizes ... I know each day It will become more natural I have been overweight since 5 years old .... So I have 33 years of this image ... Merry Christmas

Name, real or screen~reasysetgo611 Goal weight for Dec 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 12/13 weigh 217!!!!! Passed my 219 goal for December

Great inspirational story to start my Friday as I head to the gym at 445 am. You hard work and commitment is great and you look fantastic !!!!

Name, real or screen~reasysetgo611 Goal weight for Dec 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 12/12.6 weigh in 221.8 Down 2.8 lbs See that 219 goal Christmas and all I plan on making it

Name, real or screen~reasysetgo611 Goal weight for Dec 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 12/12.6 weigh in 221.8 Down 2.8 lbs See that 219 goal Christmas and all I plan on making it

Name, real or screen~reasysetgo611 Goal weight for Dec 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 12/12.6 weigh in 221.8 Down 2.8 lbs See that 219 goal Christmas and all I plan on making it

You were beautiful then and now. Your post easily could of been my post congrats

. Whenever I was on a diet those questions and food monitors appeared. Funny though when I look at the people asking the questions I always felt like they should fix the wY they eat as well even those who weren't overweight . I tell people u eat clean and changed my lifestyle the end. An ap at my school wanted to know when I was going to stop losing. I laughed and said i don't know he doesn't know I was banded hell no one really knows I told only my nearest and dearest and even thAt was questionable loll. I'm shy to say how much I lost because it reminds me of how much I weighed. If y have a doubt keep it to urself cause once you tell one person no controlling who else will know ... Maybe one day ill shout it from the roof tops but for now I keeping my shouting to here

U gave me inspiration that I might buy new ski pants when the old ones got to tight I think I threw them out but now I probably can but a pair

Yes I'm Not alone with all of you

People are so rude !!! And who ask questions like that. Fortunately I haven't encountered the comments because there would be hell to pay if you insult my niece or nephew like that

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

I go to grocery store today and see my usual cashier who I haven't seen in 3 weeks. She comments on how great I look and how much weight I lost and asked are you doing it alone. Question made me think. As I don't publicize my band I said yes diet and exercise ... Yes I'm doing it alone I'm the sole person responsible for getting my ass to the gym and being aware of what I put in my mouth. Now for those who know about my wonderful friend bandy it helps me but the ultimate decision is mine. I decided if I wanted it I decide if I will get the fills or go to follow ups.i decide everyday how much I'm going move and how to eat!!! The band is a tool but it's not like bam I'm 70lbs lighter because I got the surgery I'm sure my good choices are helping n the band helps me to feel hunger so I eat less but I suppose I could eat when not hungry , drink milkshakes or any other "slider"foods but I don't I make good choices for me !!! Just needed to vent now back to happy thoughts

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