laurelle1980

I really want some friends on mfp, not real sure how to request friends yet so please add me.......laurelle31.......thanks :-)

You look amazing!! We have a lot in common, I am almost 6 months out and have lost 103 pounds. I went from a as 22 to a 14 and I have 5 year old twins and a 7 year old. Your babies are gorgeous, 3 is a handful but completely worth it :-)

Hit 2 huge milestones this week, I am now in onederland (195) and have lost 100 pounds since Dec 12 2012. This is a dream right?? I'm so happy...... hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

I am 5 1/2 months out and have had pizza multiple times (just one piece) and I have had taco bell multiple times. I haven't tried any sweets or sugar but eat pretty normal just in moderation. I make sure to stay at 1000 calories and 60-80 grams of Protein. I have lost 95 pounds as of this morning :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

My surgery was the day after yours and I'm right on Target with you, 88 pounds gone forever. It's nice to have someone right around the same time as you to share experiences......go us!!! Hope you had a good mothers day as well :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

Lost 4 pounds this week.....down 87 pounds since December!! I love my new life.......go us :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

I'm sorry to hear u are struggling so much, I am 4 months out and do not feel like I have a pouch either. I have never dumped and feel completely normal. I have to continue to remind myself why I have had this done. I have been very successful and I will share what I am doing. I have my fitness pal on my phone and I count every single calorie that goes in my mouth. I make sure to get between 60-80 grams of Protein a day. I have found that if I do 1000 calories for a couple days, then go down to 600 for a couple days, it seems to keep my metabolism going. I am down 87 pounds.... Keep your head up and your eye on the prize :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

Gained 1.2 pounds this week, I'm Bummed but have had really good weight loss so I'm not gonna worry too much......Wtg everyone!! hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

Thank you everyone!! It is a struggle everyday but I am so happy with the decision I have made. We are all choosing ourselves and I'm proud of all of us :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

First pic (I'm on the right) was 295 pounds. Second pic is 220 pounds Surgery was 12-12-12 :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

75 pounds gone forever..... :-) [ATTACH]3077[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]3078[/ATTACH] hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

It's crazy how I read these stories and literally start crying because I can feel your happiness and feel so much of myself in everyone's story. Way to go on the awesome job u have done. I can only dream of losing 140 pounds but reading this, I now know it is possible. Thank you for the inspiration and you are gorgeous!! hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

Ty everyone!! We are all doing an amazing job....Congrats on the 5 miles, that's awesome. hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

Thank you heather and I'm sorry u went through that. People can be so mean, I don't get it. Life is to short, we should all treat each other how we would want to be treated but unfortunately that doesn't happen. They won't be laughing at us anymore........go us :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

I had a very emotional non scale victory this weekend. It was a year ago this week that I took my 3 little ones to the Wisconsin dells for spring break, I remember being so embarrassed that I couldn't fit into the tube on the lazy river. I had to hold onto Tue outside of the tube. This past weekend and almost 4 months out from my surgery, I took my children to an indoor waterpark, I was astonished to see how easily the tube slid right over me, I literally started tearing up. Not only that but I went down the waterslides with my children multiple times. It definently paid off because I lost another 2 pounds just over the weekend for a total loss of 72 pounds. I thank god every day for this opportunity to start a new life. hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 225

Lost 2.7 pounds this week for a total loss of 70 pounds.....woohoo!! Happy Friday :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 229

Lost 2.7 pounds this week for a total loss of 70 pounds......woohoo!!! Happy Friday :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 229

Prayers for you and the little one!! Hang in there and positive thinking..... :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 229

How is everyone doing?? I am 13 weeks out and am down 68 pounds but have slowed down the last 2 wks. I am happy with my progress though but still have a ways to go. I am great at eating but slacking going to the gym. I really need to step it up. Is anyone using my fitness pal?? My username is laurelle1980....hope everyone is well and keep up the good work :-) hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 229

Twins club!! Please tell me it gets easier lol....I have boy/girl twins that are 5 and a 7 year old. They keep me very busy. hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 229

Only lost .7 pounds this week.....gonna have to switch some things up this week.. hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 229

I eat salsa on salad every day instead of dressing. I love it and has never given me a problem.... hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 229