Chrystee

@Chrystee - Yes I am lucky. I am in Texas, so it is a quick flight down there so it's easy to go for just 3 or 4 nights. AND that was when I had a VERY good job - from which I got laid off in December. I have a new job which I am lucky to have but SO much less money that likely those trips will dwindle - at least for a while. Hope you get to go back!

@Daisee68 that's no bueno!

LOL!! Agreed!

If the negative comment was something like "You're so full of yourself," it seems the only appropriate response is "Damned right."

Valentina's "plan A":

I have a shovel and a flashlight...

Thanks y'all !

@OKCPirate I'm hoping to reach goal by May which me and the hubby are going to Mexico for a friend's wedding without our kids!

You rock gf

Thanks @LisaLouBop

@TealSister thank you so much!

You are amazing. I have a way to go to catch up to you. I did a 4 mile in 60 min - that is my best so far.

But like you, I can't believe how far I've come!!!!!

@LisaLouBop I'm so proud if you! I started at about 3.5 jogging mph.. Improvement is the key!

Congratulations, Chrystee!!

It is very exciting to start fitting into smaller clothes!! And as @LisaLouBop said - even when the scale doesn't budge (mine's been stuck, too), the clothes still get bigger because the inches keep coming off.

Yeah! My favorite thing to do is put on both the clothes I was wearing before surgery and clothes that I have purchased that are one size smaller than I am currently wearing.it is so motivating!!!

Love that feeling! Keep going Chrystee, we're all in it together x

Ha! That's my philosophy about the whole thing too! "Hopefully I don't die...." We should get some t-shirts printed up!

@JamieLogical

HAHAHA! I swear. I'm mortally terrified.

no need to be! with your determination and attention to detail you have already finished this marathon!! make us proud!

You look very happy and pretty in your profile picture. I am glad you finally get to feel that way.

"I just feel happy and pretty and wonderful" -- Chrystee, you realize, I hope, that you're saying you feel fully alive. You have me weeping with happiness for you.

@WLSResources/ClothingExch

I've never felt alive before now.

happiness is all that it is cracked up to be!!! keep up the good work congrats kathy

Thank you all! I have a few pounds to get to my pre-pregnancy weight with my youngest, and then i'll be at my smallest weight my adult life!

Congratulations - yay you. awesome!!!!!

How can you stand it? Pretty AND close to goal at the same time.

HAHA, Thanks ladies.. @LisaLouBop - thanks for your support though.. it helps. @laura-veen-baldus - I'm getting a new tattoo.. @WLSResources/ClothingExch - you are too kind.

WOW Job well done! You look fantastic. Keep moving toward that goal.

so I don't know if my BMI will ever be "normal". BMI is a quick screening tool, but far from perfect. https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/does-weight-matter/

Oh, I know.. I'm not worried about it.

Doesn't it feel good to be so close to just overweight? I'm there too and can't wait to be out of the obese range.

What! Why?

I am hoping you are realizing Sharon was joking, but since there isn't a sarcasm font (which the world needs NSA) I just thought I'd make it clear.

LOL, I know. I just still don't know whats going on.. I tried on my phone too, and I can't reply to my last thread I made.. @OKCPirate

oh we could do big things in mexico!!

Enjoy!!!!

Mexico and a wedding!!!

Sweet and tomorrow is the 5th - TEQUILA!!! Wonder how much protein that little worm has in it? I know, eeewww ;P

Be safe and if you decide to 'run' take in the scenery...

Chrystee, in the absence of context for your sentiment, I'll just go for it: Flush the bastards!

Would you care to join me in my "2016 - The year of purging my existence of dead weight and shit..." mission?

I've already made a start...

HAHA @KindaFamiliar @WLSresources/clothing/exch

Yes.. SO TIRED OF IT.

It stinks when you are not in a committed relationship, but it wasn't too bad either

@oldbriannomore long story.

I feel ya!

wellllll??? how was it? been thinking about it and hope you did awesome!

@olfbriannomore It went well! I finished right under 3 hours. I kept a pretty consistent 12 minute per mile pace.

yep! I knew you would rock it! I just replied on your new status.. again, congrats! well done!

Fantastic!! Congratulations!

Awesome! Well done x

Thanks all~

@Stevehud: Good for you! I am a big biker. Love road biking.. did 30 miles a couple weeks ago..

you are an inspiration. It is such an amazing gift to find out just how strong you are.

Fantastic! Keep going...I'll be asking you for running tips very soon!!

LOL @jane13

thanks!

WOOOT!

Congrats!

We'll post a pic!

Well not we'll!

I have some pics on my profile, I believe.

@KindaFamiliar - it is a half marathon in VA Beach

@jane13 LOL

Well in that case - Well done!!!

It's not something I can ever see mycelf douing, but I fully support someone who chooses to do so...

Congratulations!!

thanks!

enjoy

I'm just doing two here locally. My first is April 24th and the other isn't until Sept. 18. I'm curious about traveling to do others around the country. Do you have friends/family in those areas. I'd be worried about not having "support people" around to take care of me before and after.

@WLSResources/ClothingExch Thank you!

@oldbriannomore - YESSS

@OKCPirate thanks!

Look what you have achieved. Do you have any goal rewards planned for 100 ponds down?

ThNks! Yes, every 50 pounds I get a new tattoo.

Yay you!! The girl is amazing.

busy body! LOL

I was in a month long class for work, overwhelmed and stressed!

oh, were you ever here?? LOL - guess i didn't realize you were gone!!! LOL - nice to see you back - kathy

Chrystee - you are an inspiration, just like @Elode and even the ever so wonderful @KindaFamiliar. You share your thoughts and plans (goals) and you make them! You inspire those of us who do struggle, because you have and succeeded

You're too sweet! Thank you!

Thank you @jane13 !

this made my day! I love seeing people succeed on their journeys! great job chrystee! I look forward to what the future has in store for you!

Congratulations my friend.

Happy surgiversary and happy results !!!