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I bought WHITE pants today...., I have worn black pants or jeans for decades. Today I bought a size 16 in WHITE!!!!!!!!!

a year ago I was so traumatized every time I got an invitation to go anywhere because I knew I would not be able to find clothes that looked good on me.. The last event I attended was a dinner for our Congressman.. I had to wear a black dress that looked like a moo moo and I felt like mooing... got an invitation to go to a fund raiser tonight and it's a western themed bbq so it's blue jeans and boots.. I just bought new boots and I can now wear skinny jeans.. I am so excited to be able to just slip them babies on and go. I will try to get photo's.. I am also thankful for my new life and how much fun it is to go places without stressing about what I can wear. love it. I also might add I have tons of energy and am anticipating Spring arriving so I can get outside more. I have tons of yard work to do .

kimk1999, today was my first day ever seeing them! Of course, we get everything late in my neck of the woods! I can't eat a whole one at once either.
Sharpie, I've never had the tortilla Soup there. I agree about Wendy's chili. I LOVE IT, but hadn't tried it prior to being banded.
Luka Beth, I better try that soup soon then!

I guess it doesn't take much to get me excited, but I went to Chick-fil-A earlier. There was an employee walking down the drive-thru line giving out samples of their new grilled chicken sandwiches. They are VERY good and they're on a wheat bun. I don't do well with bread, so I tossed the bun. However, they now have grilled chicken nuggets on their menu! I ordered the 12 count combo with a side salad and Diet Lemonade. DELICIOUS lunch! I couldn't eat it all, so the other half will be my dinner. Try them, they're yummy!

Where in the store are these located?

2muchfun, thanks for the great info! I eat about 60 grams of Protein a day, which might not be enough. Even though I'm able to tolerate bread now, I'll only eat one slice and I refuse to eat it every day! I've gone so long without it, I don't HAVE to have it like I used to.

2muchfun, thanks for the great info! I eat about 60 grams of Protein a day, which might not be enough. Even though I'm able to tolerate bread now, I'll only eat one slice and I refuse to eat it every day! I've gone so long without it, I don't HAVE to have it like I used to.

2muchfun, thanks for the great info! I eat about 60 grams of Protein a day, which might not be enough. Even though I'm able to tolerate bread now, I'll only eat one slice and I refuse to eat it every day! I've gone so long without it, I don't HAVE to have it like I used to.

I watched it and I was shocked when I saw her. She looked extremely frail and unhealthy. Her legs were so small, she looked as though she was having difficulty walking. Tumi lost a lot of weight, but she looked great. Actually, I thought that everyone looked great, except Rachel.

Thank you LadyVS!!!
Awwww...you're too kind PrettyThick1!!! I feel sooooo much better. I've gained so much more confidence. My 8 year old told me that it's time to stop wearing all black all the time, LOL!

And who wins the DIAMOND CIRCLE AWARD today...YOU DO!!!! Congratulations on your success, I see a drastic improvement and I'm sure you feel much better already. Way to go!

Congratulations!!!!

HealthyNewMe, I used to dread going to the gym too! Once I get there, I really get into it though. Like I said earlier, if I don't work out, I don't even feel as if my day is complete. I'm glad you have developed a love for exercise. I just think that it's a must. You can lose weight without exercising I suppose, but for me, healthy eating and exercise go hand in hand. My cousin lost over 200 lbs. with WLS and didn't exercise but she has a tremendous amount of loose skin. I have loose skin also, but it's minimal due to the exercising, IMO.

I know EXACTLY what you mean! Prior to being banded, I hated exercise. Even 30 minutes of exercise is good. It's a start. I get bored easily, so I have to switch up my workout. I go to the gym, walk around the track at the school, do HipHop Abs DVD at home or, my personal favorite, go to Zumba! If I'm being honest, I don't LIKE to exercise, but it's a necessity. I exercise between 5 and 7 days a week. I will say this...when I don't exercise, I feel like something is missing from my day. Once you start, your endurance will build up.

HealthyNewMe, thank you!!! I feel sooooo much better. Getting banded was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Thank you krps0930!!! I lost quite a bit the first 4 months, then I reached a plateau and didn't lose much at all for about 2 months. I think my body was getting too used to the same old workout routine. I had to up my workouts to make them more challenging. I'm losing between 1 and 3 lbs. a week now, which is what my surgeon wants. Good luck on your surgery! Please keep me updated on how it goes.

10 months since surgery. 256 on the left, 185 on the right. I'm 25 lbs. from my goal!

cheryl2586, thank you! My face is hidden because prior to the format change on this site, some members were discussing how some of the posts from this page show up on Twitter and some other sites. I don't mind sharing my journey with others who are going through it, but I pretty much keep my WLS private. Other than my family and a few close friends, people don't know I've had WLS.

10 months since surgery. 256 on the left, 185 on the right. I'm 25 lbs. from my goal!

10 months since surgery. 256 on the left, 185 on the right. I'm 25 lbs. from my goal!

cheryl2586, thank you! My face is hidden because prior to the format change on this site, some members were discussing how some of the posts from this page show up on Twitter and some other sites. I don't mind sharing my journey with others who are going through it, but I pretty much keep my WLS private. Other than my family and a few close friends, people don't know I've had WLS.

10 months since surgery. 256 on the left, 185 on the right. I'm 25 lbs. from my goal!

HealthyNewMe, thank you!!! I feel sooooo much better. Getting banded was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

10 months since surgery. 256 on the left, 185 on the right. I'm 25 lbs. from my goal!

My favorite snack is carrot chips and Protein dip. Carrot chips are carrots sliced like crinkle cut potato chips, I find them next to the baby carrots in my produce dept. I make protein dip by mixing a container of low fat cottage cheese, my favorite dip mix (ranch, French onion, etc) and a little bit of milk or sour cream all in the food processor until smooth.