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I'm a 114 down but still a D cup I had a mammogram and it showed that I had change in the density and a change on my right. It turns out this is a common situation for women with rapid weight loss. Of coarse they will see a change the girls are deflated. So glad it is not cancer.

@@athena3127 Fantastic! Great step for a healthy lifestyle. I hope you can get through the aches and pains.

@@Sparkylee Hi, I have come to find out when it comes down to figuring out size always try things on. You may find you are a medium in one brand and size small in another. Congrats on getting away from lane Bryant.

@@erp mmmm bacon Thank's, progressively I think I can do. I feel the restriction and its taking all day to get in 1000 calories. I'm also adding in nuts they are high in calories.

(1) My gym membership has been the best investment (2) Sweat proof ear buds. (3) Half marathon trainer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.c13_1forpink2 Listen to your favorite music while you train and follow the program’s convenient audio alerts. Along with voice/audio alerts and music controls on your headset, just press “start”, put your device in your pocket, and you are ready to go. Alerts will tell you when to warm-up, walk, run, cooldown, and when minute is left to give it your all.

@@erp Oh no. I am not tall. I'm 5'5" and 141 pounds (one pound to my surgery goal at 7 months out). I'm still loosing and plan to get to about 130. I exercise 6 to 7 days a week. an hour of cardio and an hour of weight training added every other day. I'm working with my trainer at my gym. I have completed a 10K and I'm working to increase my distance to a half marathon. Trying to figure out how to balance fitness and a bariatic stomach

@@kyleebean This is a reality for all of us. Weight gain can happen. Bad habits can come right back into our lives. When you see yourself slipping (holiday's are the worst) It's time to get back on the horse. You have been successful.... 105 pounds down freaking fantastic. Do what has worked for you. Beating yourself up is not doing you any good. Be gentle with yourself. Try some positive self talk. You are stronger than you are giving yourself credit for.

@@Lani789 You ROCKED it!

There is pain with any surgery. Just know it is temporary. What this surgery will do for you is amazing.

How many calories to support you're fitness level. My dietitian/Surgeon wants me to up my calories to 1500. With my bariatric stomach this is a chore. I eat all day. I'm able to get in 1000 at 7 months out. How do you fit you're calories in?

@@Bkworm73 I found an app (yes there is an app for everything right?) I'm training using the 10K app. I love it. 10 K for the cure. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.c10kforpink 13.1 pro (half marathon) for the pink. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.c13_1forpink2

@@Vikingsfan8178 With a BMI of 42.(morbidly obese) I could diet but to exercise was hard. I was carrying an extra person. I.have been over weight most of my life. I have lost and could never maintain. This has drastically changed my health and extended my life. No regrets.

@@My Bariatric Life I choose not to let other peoples negativity effect me. It is truly their own problem. Life is far to short. I keep the positive supportive people around me. I take the high road and move on with life. When others are out to tear people down why would you invest any energy either way with them? Forgiving is for yourself.

Congrats on you're weight loss. It takes a bit to figure out what you're bariatric tummy can tolerate. Water will aid in the constipation department. ( have you tried crystal light?)Stool softeners are another suggestion. Next week talk to you're team about things that will help. Everyone will tell you it get's easier with time. It is so true.

Its all good. It has made my skin and nails nice. Still waiting to re grow hair.

You guy's rock! Doing fantastic June sleevers

@@Summer Rain What plans do you have to Celebrate 199? Congratulations!

@@Elode Ok, I'm almost to goal. My surgeon wants me to get in 1500 calories to keep up with my fitness level. I feel like I eat all day. I'm able to get in 1000. I'm also a type one diabetic. I hit more low blood sugar's now. My nutritionist has me adding whole wheat and plant based carbs. I eat my carbs before I work out and after. I am trying to loose 15 more pounds. It's Fantastic to know that our dr's can adjust the plan to fit each of us as individuals.

@@Countrygrrl Oh yes, I can relate. I have been using food as a coping skill for stress for years. Yesterday I was in a argument with my husband. I decided not to respond out of anger and took myself to the gym to process the situation. The anger turned out to work in my favor. I pushed myself harder, I jogged further and ended up with a joggers high. For me working out is a better coping skill then junk food has ever been for me. I get lost in my music. It does so much for my mental health. I hope you find a new way to deal with stress.

@@kikicoates78 Awe love to hear about supportive family. My family eats much healthier with me. Wishing you both much happiness... Jenn

@@Terribj You will be at you're goal before you know it. I am almost to my surgery goal. Then 10 more to my personal goal. I started working with a trainer. I plan on keeping up with my exercise and building up to complete a 10k running. Then challenge myself to longer races. It is getting strange to get out of weight loss mode. My trainer has me cutting my cardio in half..my mind tells me I still need to do more. I'm going to continue to go to my local support group to keep on track. Congratulations on you're success Jenn

Fantastic advise, thanks! I seem to be in my workout clothing during the day. It's cold out. Sweaters and jeans seem to be my standard. This will be my first summer at my new weight. I cant afford plastic's. It has me a bit self conscious. The websites are a great help. Still trying to find my own style. It has been fun shopping. I treated myself to a little black dress to wear on my new years date with my husband. So much to Celebrate this year.Any one else have new years plans?.. would love to see a thread to see how others bring in 2015 with pic's... Thanks again Jenn

Worst compliment: At a dinner party with my husband and friends. When a person at the table looks at my husband and say's You must be having sex all the time. Ewwww. What some people think is appropriate just floors me

@@carolyn_1978 We are human. Set back's will happen. The important thing is to recognize that the holidays can trip you up into old habits. When you have a set back forgive yourself and move back into your healthy way of life. shake off your holiday blues and get ready for the new year and the new you.

@@Stephannie Looking great in you're 40's. I love to see people that are a year or more out and still killing it! Congrats