PinkPolkadot619

I feel so good took this pic yesterday 6/10/15. I am 33 pounds away from my goal weight. I have slowed down on losing but I am not giving up. My eye is on the prize 165 pounds. :-)

Wow girls you both look stunning.
@Pinkpolkadot619
Date night all glamorous, such a hot babe.
@@LisaCO
You look like a 20 something in that cute top. So pretty.

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Please dont mind the hair lol, well im stuck at 166 but im still happy with how i look in my new clothes.

I am happy to announce that I am in onederland! :-) 198.2 this morning. Thrilled & thankful. Finally!

Favorite food du Jour
Home made Taco salad : ground beef, taco seasoning, sautéed veggies (red pepper, onion, mushroom, black or garbanzo beans), salsa, low fat sour cream, cheese, lettuce and Tomato. Because everything is chopped fine, I can eat it with a spoon while I do other things. Super convenient and yummy. High Protein too and I love the leftovers. But I don't mix in the chopped lettuce and tomatoes until I need it. I added crumbled Tofu to the last one I made to increase the Protein content and I couldn't even tell because it was mixed with the ground beef so well.

Hey all! It looks like I have a ton of reading to do! I missed checking in but I spent the last few weeks virtually technology free traveling Germany and Paris. It was amazing to disconnect outside of talking with my kids. You don't realize how being busy affects your success until you actually relax. I'm happy everyone is moving forward. I'm pretty content with where I'm at. Started at 248 - currently 159. I'm sitting comfortably in a 10/12 but can fit into a 8! Amazing! I think I have some more to go but if I don't get there I'm happy still. I can't believe I was so heavy for so long. Hiking was amazing in the Alps and I actually could do it without dying! Best part is I got used to walking everywhere and completing 10-20 miles per day that it's nothing to complete my exercise goals back at home. Thought I'd post some progress photos too. Looking forward to catching up ❤ 

I'm in California, just at the other end I'm in San Diego!

I was told the same as @@esskay77

I know I am still having issues thinking I might be ready for Maintenance soon. But I was told my body should even out and to not make any huge adjustments. So that helped my brain a little. But to think that I won't NEED to loose weight is odd to me. I also am setting new goals and making them fitness oriented.

I know I am still having issues thinking I might be ready for Maintenance soon. But I was told my body should even out and to not make any huge adjustments. So that helped my brain a little. But to think that I won't NEED to loose weight is odd to me. I also am setting new goals and making them fitness oriented.

sounds like you have a good team looking after you. Keep up the good work

Be very carful with not taking Vitamins, there is more and more research showing long term damage due to not taking Vitamins for us. I also did a lot of reading about taking Flintstones and or non bariatric vitamins and I decided the potential risks out weigh any convince. I take mine and shakes like my life depends on it. I also get my food in because I know that is important too. Balance and new normal is a constant adjustment. I want healthy habits to be formed now so I can be a good example to my future children.

@@Bronxmerci
are you getting your Protein from other sources like shakes or anything?
I would follow up with the counseling. I know my fear has bordered the mind set of my previous eating disorder days. The goal is health and that includes our mental health and emotional health.

My hope is that having babies after getting my body healthy and strong I will have a better chance of staying that way during and after babies

I have not had babies yet, so I know my body will forever be changing

@@amylynns I had no idea that I have a small build until now! I actually have petite bones, I always told people I was big boned 8-) I am shocked every time something new fits! My torso is longer and legs are pretty short so some clothes just don't work.
I have never been smaller than a 13 EVER! even I think middle school

@@Bronxmerci you look fab!!! and your tummy looks flawless! I tend to wear a medium rise jean so it gives me better shape and holds in my jiggle tummy hahahaha

a coworker gave me a size 2 the other day (I am most comfortable in a 4) BUT THE 2 FIT!!! I am scared I am going to disappear!! I am not getting rid of my 6 or 8s yet. I know sometimes we go lower and then balance out.

@Bronxmerci--I'm wondering too how you get your Protein?
I am going to counseling for that exact reason! It's really helping a lot! So I definitely recommend it!
I needed to figure out how to love myself, as I am, for who I am--and not based on my weight. It is a super hard struggle, as you all know. But I just really try to focus on the things I can be positive about and when I'm feeling negative about something, purposely changing that thought to something positive. It's hard, really hard. But it is by far easier than 7 months ago!

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