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Lol I am so there with you all about the arms! I really didn't think I'd be bothered so much by it, but I am sooo self conscious with it. I wore a sundress last weekend without the sweater over it, because it was so hot out. I was ok, until I tried to take a selfie lol, and then again when I used the bathroom at the restaurant. My boyfriend calls my jiggles "his stuff" lol. He tries to make me feel better about it, but he doesn't quite understand :-/

It's definitely a nice feeling at the same time embarrassing lol. Now, every time I walk past them in the office, I feel them looking...I feel like a piece of meat! Yesterday, my boss got us all lunch, so there was pizza and a sub platter, potato salad, hot wings....and I go in and grab a square of the pizza...they were all like "that's it? Come on, get a sub, have some salad, have some wings!" And I'm not about to be like "no thanks, my stomach is the size of an egg now, I really can't"...so instead I just smiled and said no thanks, I'm on a diet...so of course I get "what?? You don't need to diet, you look perfect, damn girl you're hot! Eat a chicken wing!" :-O THAT'S one thing that gets tiring, the explaining, or the trying to be polite when people try to shove food in your face lol. Wow, your man's ex, lol...she's probably so jealous!

@Bronxmerci---You look great!!! And a size 8!! How wonderful!!!
I'm in about an 11/12, which for me, I haven't seen that size since before my 1st baby and she's 21 now. Crazy!!
I just ordered a new swimsuit and had to do some measuring to see which size to get. I'm cautiously ordering the 12, but it's so hard to believe I can wear that size, I'm scared to order it! I'm running out of time before our Hawaii trip and I need to find a swimsuit!
My issue with finding one in a store is that I really need a DDD cup, and I want a tankini top with a bit of a skirt for the bottom. My thighs are icky and I like to hide the worst part of them.
Lands End is the best bet, but SOOOO expensive. But worth it if they fit well! Now I have to decide between black and a dark pink. Hmmm...

Guess who's fitting a size 8!!! This girl right here! I got to take home a bunch of jeans that don't fit my friend anymore!!! Geez i wasn't even an 8 when i was 8!!

@Shadow427---That sounds wonderful!! A week on Cape Cod!! You got in some great activity!!!
@misstvb--It's hard to not pay attention to that number on the scale, but glad you're seeing that your body is changing for the good!! I've been measuring myself about once a month too, so that helps to be able to see those numbers changing. Keep up the good work!
@Beni--It truly is amazing how much those pounds brought us down before. Like you said, literally sucked the life out of us. Our UPS guy at work is just beside himself with my transformation, LOL. He's lost a good amount of weight too and said, "Isn't it crazy to think you carried those 80 some pounds around for all that time!?" It truly is...no wonder we were tired!!
I also love how my arms look while they're down! LOL--but boy, lift them up and it's scary!! I never thought I'd care about that, but I admit, it really does bother me. I'd like to wear sleeveless dresses, blouses, etc. And who knows--maybe I'll wear them anyway, and just work at keeping my arms down!
I was at my 9yr old's talent show yesterday and I kept clapping with my arms tight to my sides, LOL!! She did SO good! Most of the kids did musical stuff, but Hannah shoots archery. (not for kill) All 4 of my kids shoot actually--that's the ONE thing their Dad does with them. So he brought this thing he has rigged up where there's ping pong balls "floating." She hit 3 out of 4 and shot right through 2 of those.
We had to get special permission from the principal and school administration ahead of time since her bow is a "weapon." They sent me a letter with the strict rules on her being allowed to bring it, etc. Hannah's Dad had to bring it into the school and had to stay right by her when she shot it, etc. Silly, but I guess now a days, it's something they have to think about, sadly.
But the principal was just beside himself with how well she shoots, LOL.
Anyway--sorry---Mom brag moment there.

Jello arms = 3/4 sleeves for me, but there are such few choices right now. However, when my arms are down they look great. Must practice a life devoid of wild waving, lol.
NSV: Jumping into the car trunk to rescue a rogue can of chick peas, like that's what you do. Impossible before weight loss. I don't think my leg could have gone up that far. Life is good!

@@Shadow427
Spending the summer in Cape Cod is a dream. I do understand what you mean about not being able to do what you did without the 85 lbs loss. Isn't astonishing how the extra weight literally sucked the life out of us? I was always jealous of what my friends could accomplish in a day. Specially this one friend, who seemed to be the Eveready Rabbit. Most days I was passed out on the couch by 8:00 PM. Now I can easily go until 10:00 PM and that's after a full day of activity. Now I'm the one pulling my family along not dragging them down with the countless, "you go ahead, I'll catch up." Also, the countless opt out decisions because I just knew I was not going to be able to make it. I feel like singing from the mountain tops ALELUAH ! Thank goodness for Bariatric surgery. It's not always an easy road but the alternative is death bit by bit. I feel like crying for the person I was 6 months ago because I feel so sorry for her.

I'm still stuck but my body is changing. I'm going to count my blessings and change my workout.
Also, to everyone sharing pictures, you all look amazing!

Hi Gladiators! I hope you are all doing well. Just caught up on the posts. Congrats to several of you... Sorry to hear a few things, but I am hoping you bounce back.
I spent the week on Cape Cod helping a friend open a BBQ joint. It kept me from sitting in Philly pouting over loosing my job. I may join him for the summer. Heck, I can search the internet just as easy from Cape Cod as I can from Philly...
I walked over 20,000 steps for 5 days straight. However, I did sample much of the food he will be serving to help refine the menu. Towards the end of the week, I only ate grilled chicken. I'll weigh myself tomorrow to see if the hard work/exercise counter balanced the eating.
One thing I can say is that there is no way I could have done what I did this week if I hadn't lost 85 pounds!!!

@@amylynns
Yes, I too had the hardest time finding a dress, in fact, I didn't. I wanted something just below the knee in order to hide the extra knee skin. Didn't want a wide skirt because that makes me look huge. Hello, it makes everyone look huge. Don't know who's bright design idea that was. But I also wanted a little shape, not a shift dress because those only look good if you have a body of a 10 year old. Nope, everything was too short or way long and not right at all.

@@amylynns My arms are jiggly too and I can't seem to lose in my thighs very well. Major stubborn area. Calves too. Ughhhh!
NSV: I went on a ropes and zip line course the other day and I was so proud and happy with myself that I did it! Taking those leaps of faith into thin air at 30 to 40 feet would NOT have been possible just 6 months ago and although my arms were a little shaky afterward from that and climbing up cargo nets, I have only a little soreness in my muscles. Pleasantly surprised! Before, I would have been out of breath after the first course and worried about the weight limit and if the cable would hold me.

Finally broke that 170 barrier and now 169! Whoop-whoop!! Here's a pic of me and my daughter last weekend for my birthday in New Orleans and a few others. She surprised me with a trip to show me off and we danced like crazy on Bourbon Street. So much fun.
  

I lost 3 more pounds! Yay!!! 5 pounds from my "main goal!"
:D

@Beni---I didn't find any dresses. I just didn't really like how any of them fit me. Brett kept saying they were too big, but seemed like if I went smaller it just drew attention to parts I don't like, LOL! I didn't want short, cuz my legs are icky, but I didn't want the super long ones cuz then I looked frumpy, LOL! I did find 1 white sundress, it was on the longer side, but the top had skinny straps. I wanted to wear a jean jacket with it, but of course they didn't have any. My arms are too jiggly to wear sleeveless, LOL.
Let me see if I can find a picture of it. Here it is: http://www.maurices.com/product/index.jsp?expcsl=1173635%7c%7c&productId=56146316
And OF COURSE, they have a jean jacket available on line. I might go ahead and order them, LOL!
I liked the fit of it, even though it was pretty long. I think it'd be really nice for our Hawaii trip!

@Luna222--I love the story about you being the hot sidekick!! I understand how it was uncomfortable for you too. We're not used to that kind of attention!
I've gotten some looks and comments too and I am with you, totally embarrassed!
It is nice to have our hard work acknowledged though!
We had my honey's son's graduation party on May 9th. Of course, his ex-wife was there as well. We've pretty much both hated being in the same room with each other, but we can all be very polite for the kids. (now, after being divorced for 5 years) We all just pretty much do our own thing and don't talk to each other unless need be. Well, shockingly, at the party, she says, "Hey, Amy--you look really nice." I was stunned!! If I had time to tell you all the horror stories that have happened with her, you'd understand my shock, LOL! She pretty much hates me (thinks I caused their divorce which is SO far from the truth!)

I'm loving that my necklaces are fitting now! I found a pic from two yrs ago, wearing the necklace I wear every day, and it looked so uncomfortable, like it was choking me..now when I wear a good supporting bra, I find it it my cleavage lol.
Huge milestone....I walked around in a sundress all day yesterday in 85° weather, and NO CHAFFING!!!

Sorry but I can't spell everyone's screen name right to @ but I love all the pictures and weight update posts. We are all doing awesome. From 50 lbs on our weight loss has been amazing people. Let's not forget to Celebrate our mini miracle. This is one for sure!

@@layknee
Great suit. You look so nice. When I think of you in your lime green shirt and now the new you, wow what a difference.

@@amylynns
Loved all your pictures. Skinny mom. Look at your neck, it's amazing. I have one too, lol. I cannot believe how I can wear all my necklaces again. Things fit so much better. Good luck finding dresses. I had a most frustrating week trying to find one. It turns out size 12 and 14 are very popular. Now I'm competing with "the crowd" for regular sizes.
You are having a lot going on. keeping busy has helped me so much with weight loss lately. It feels great to get things done and not keel over in exhaustion as before. I'm loving this new me, aren't you?

@@amylynns @@layknee @glendalyn you guys look awesome, wow!
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My other son, Zach and I when he had his surgery at mayo Clinic

My youngest daughter and I.

My son, Jared and I on graduation day!!
My honey and I.

Yes, the whole being checked out by men thing makes me uncomfortable too, but I think it's because it's never happened before. I just started a new job last month, and myself and my best friend are the only two females there. The other day, my off day, my friend told me the guys were all asking where her hot sidekick was. She said they were all saying how cute I am, calling me hot little mama. So I go in the next day, and I'm embarrassed already, and they all stare...and I feel them stare..and I start turning so red...lol it's flattering to be the "hot" one, but it's definitely not something I'm used to. I don't know how to react lol