wantingabetterlife

Women are haters! You just look fabulous and she is jealous. Did she ever comment how "skinny" you looked without seven pounds????? I will guess......NO! Don't let her get you down. There are many people in this world that can't stand themselves and they need to say mean things to others to feel better. I think she fits into this class of people!

I'm so happy for you! Hold on to your seat because it is a wild ride but totally worth it. This is the best place for help, answers, and a good swift kick in the rear if you need it! I couldn't have been successful without everyone on here. No one knows how you feel like the people on here. I wish you the very best on your journey!

So happy for you! It sounds like everything is going well for you. Keep up that positive attitude and you will do great!

Post it in the Clothing and Goods Exchange forum. I found someone locally and gave her a ton of clothes that were too big for me. Someone will appreciate it!

My personal favorite.....You really didn't look like you needed to lose that much weight. REALLY??? Were you blind?

@@Elode Own those leggings girl! I don't care what people think, I'll wear what I want!

And yoga pants are my new favorite go to.

I have to get past the "intimidating" part for sure. I am just going to have to suck it up and dive in!

My personal favorite.....You really didn't look like you needed to lose that much weight. REALLY??? Were you blind?

Nothing to suck up, I promise only. Handful of people at the gym have no insecurities,partly bodybuilders and cross fit addicts, but if you go to the right gym, you can and will be comfortable right away, I don't know where your from but I go to Freedom Fitness and they have separate areas for males and females, I'm actually very proud to go since people notice my weight loss and muscle gain, I have a hot wife so people know I'm not there to pick up anyone, you will be ok, it's about you not others!!!!!!!! I know you can do this, I can do anything after the gastric surgery, that was the hardest.

You are experiencing Ketosis. That's a good thing. Means you're burning fat!
But yes, the breath it causes can kill a horse. Horrible. Lol.

@ wanting a better life : look for a trainer on your own then pay them for a couple of sessions, learn to utilize all the machines and techniques by watching others, the gym looks intimidating but a lot of people there are very nice and willing to help, go for a low key gym, ask friends, don't go to a "pick up" gym you'll be unhappy, I'm very polite and mind my own business except once when I got tired of watching this kid take selfies and kept telling me to wait, so I kicked his water bottle across the floor.......
#theperilsoftestosteroneandweightloss lol

Try mixing it in a little applesauce??

Or yogurt?

Always weigh or portion your food and keep track of your intakes. It helps so much! Also, keeping a good snack with you when you are out and about.

Always weigh or portion your food and keep track of your intakes. It helps so much! Also, keeping a good snack with you when you are out and about.

I always thought of myself as the life of the party and a very happy fat person. Now I look back and realize that was the lie I was telling myself because I didn't know any other life. Now that my health is better and I have lost weight, I AM happy. I can go outside with my kids and have fun. I can go on long walks with them. I'm not ashamed for them when I go to school events. I feel prouder on my hubby's arm (who has never said I wasn't perfect even heavy). My clothing style has changed from exclusively black and browns to clothes with all different vibrant colors. Many life changes and many milestones. I wouldn't change this decision for anything in the world! It wasn't always easy like everyone outside of here thinks of WLS. There are many emotional challenges to deal with and therapy helps tremendously. Those of us who have had WLS have walked many miles in your shoes and know your pains. I wish you the best in whatever you choose!

I'm so happy for you! Hold on to your seat because it is a wild ride but totally worth it. This is the best place for help, answers, and a good swift kick in the rear if you need it! I couldn't have been successful without everyone on here. No one knows how you feel like the people on here. I wish you the very best on your journey!

Wanting better life - same here! People always ask me how I feel. I feel amazing. I thought I felt amazing before but nope this is a wonderful feeing.

Thank you! Great advice so true!

Always weigh or portion your food and keep track of your intakes. It helps so much! Also, keeping a good snack with you when you are out and about.

@@Elode Own those leggings girl! I don't care what people think, I'll wear what I want!

And yoga pants are my new favorite go to.

I don't know but I just get it so they will stop asking me if I'm sure I don't want a drink!

LOL, I have finally given up that battle! I just order water so they will LEAVE ME ALONE!

First off, congrats @@Elode on your member spotlight in the newsletter! Your story is great.
My biggest peeve is when someone asks me how much more weight are you going to lose? You never asked me how much more I was going to gain when I was heavier. Quit telling me how much I should or shouldn't lose! You aren't my surgeon, nutritionist, or doctor.....so stop asking me! Okay, rant over!

For those of us that live in Florida....we wear the same thing all year! I miss the cold weather clothes. Can I live vicariously through you guys????

@@Elode Own those leggings girl! I don't care what people think, I'll wear what I want!

And yoga pants are my new favorite go to.