Luna222

Thank you! :-)I have been thinking about those procedures as well, I don't want to wait a year, but I can't afford it right now anyways, sooooo....
The tummy is the worst, I'm so self conscious with it!

Miss all of you...

Hi everyone! Smiley you look great! Congrats!

@@Luna222
I am glad you are allowing yourself to be happy. I think it's a big struggle for us as a group. For so long we felt miserable about who we were that we got used to it. Our normal was feeling bad and it is hard to change because it was a place we knew how to live in. It's almost like with any other self defeating life style. Like hoarders know it's bad for them but they are comfortable in their misery. I wasn't happy but I was definitely resigned to my role of the invisible fat person in the room. I took crumbs because I felt like I only deserved crumbs. Now I want more out of life. Still not asking for the moon but working on it. After all it is a process.

Just stopping in to say hi! I will definitely take some time later to read all your posts, miss u all!
Here's a pic of me and my new guy :-) I actually felt sexy for Halloween for once, not frumpy! Woohoo!

Honestly, that was definitely how I was feeling. I'm getting better at controlling those feelings now because I know he truly loves me. I am totally over the ex, and I think it was just that I was comfortable with him for so long, and this is all new, so I was reverting back to the old me. Love sucks lol.

@Luna222--You look amazing Luna!!! And your man is a hottie too!! Way to go girl!!!
I haven't been on here in a while either, but hanging in there! Stalled around 146 and I'm TOTALLY ok here!
At our monthly support group meeting last night they had a plastic surgeon there talking about tummy tucks, breast lifts, etc.
I would love both, but REALLLY want a breast lift. We'll see....it's $5000. Another $4500 for Tummy Tuck.< /p>
Something to save for. He said you have to be at a set weight for a year before he likes to do surgery.So that gives me plenty of time to save $$!!

@@Luna 222
You look so nice and your guy is gorgeous. Lucky guy, he has you.

Just stopping in to say hi! I will definitely take some time later to read all your posts, miss u all!
Here's a pic of me and my new guy :-) I actually felt sexy for Halloween for once, not frumpy! Woohoo!

Just stopping in to say hi! I will definitely take some time later to read all your posts, miss u all!
Here's a pic of me and my new guy :-) I actually felt sexy for Halloween for once, not frumpy! Woohoo!

Luna, I can relate! A few bad habits have crept up on me. I think it's all the changes I've been going through. Carbs are an old friend.... So is wine. We have come so far, I really hate it when I slip! The good news about the job is I walk to and from work - which is over 4 miles total. But, I need to get healthy eating routines.
Luna- I have a question for you. Your new guy sounds GREAT the way you describe him. Do you feel you don't deserve him? Just do an ego check! See if that's why you miss the old guy who didn't treat you as well.

@Luna222--I agree with KalelsWifey. When I change things up, I seem to drop a pound or 2. I just weighed this morning again, and I was down another pound.
Of course, the biggest change this week for me was that I haven't been able to work out "hard" since last Saturday at our cardio class. I've gone on 2 bike rides this week and did a 20 minute power walk. That's all I've literally had time to do.
And bam, I lost another pound. I seemed to be a bit hungrier this week, so I upped my Protein when I could too. I also added in a cup of grapes mid-morning and raw almonds mid-afternoon.
I log everything on My Fitness Pal because for me, I'll "think" I'm getting in plenty of Protein, and then I look at my log and it's like 35grams...long way from 60-80 that I'm supposed to get!
It's SO hard to find that balance between working out and eating enough/ too much, etc. Sounds like you're doing everything right as far as I can see though, Luna! Maybe just switch things up a bit and see if that helps? Wish I knew that magic formula!
I am FINALLY seeing some toning! My calves were pretty jiggly, although a lot smaller than they used to be. But jiggly, LOL. When I was shaving this morning I noticed they're MUCH more firm! Yay~
I need to measure again, it's been over a month, and I haven't measured since we started this cardio class..
I have one problem though, not sure why?! Last week my knees started hurting/aching...mostly when I'd go up stairs. I got my period, and sometimes that'll make my joints ache for some reason. Well, that's been and gone now and my knees seem to be getting worse? The ONLY thing different I know I've done is some jump roping at the class. But that was almost a week ago, and my knees started hurting before that class. So I don't know...
Last night when I went on my power walk, I had the urge to jog a bit. OMG, I jogged about 2 steps and my knees both about gave out. I had to ice them when I got home, even took Tylenol when I went to bed (which I have to really be hurting to take any meds) and rubbed my knees with my essential oils. They were a bit better this morning when I got up, but as they day is going on here, they're getting more sure.
SO frustrating! I lose 98 pounds and NOW my knees hurt? What the heck??

Hey, how is everyone doing? It's our anniversary month!!!! I did my first 5k this weekend, and as I was jogging, I said to my sister in law, "a year ago today, I wouldn't be able to do even half of this without stopping and gasping for life". It was a wonderful feeling! I have been going thru some really emotional times lately, and old habits are creeping up :-( I broke up for good with the guy I was with for 3 yrs, and I've been seeing a guy for the last 2 months, who is amazing all around, cute as hell , and encourages me to make the healthier choices. But I'm starting to miss the ex. I think it's a comfortability thing, or maybe not, who knows. But I do know that going thru this and all the Halloween candy in front of me everywhere I go, and pumpkin spice this and that, it's not a good mix.

Hey, how is everyone doing? It's our anniversary month!!!! I did my first 5k this weekend, and as I was jogging, I said to my sister in law, "a year ago today, I wouldn't be able to do even half of this without stopping and gasping for life". It was a wonderful feeling! I have been going thru some really emotional times lately, and old habits are creeping up :-( I broke up for good with the guy I was with for 3 yrs, and I've been seeing a guy for the last 2 months, who is amazing all around, cute as hell , and encourages me to make the healthier choices. But I'm starting to miss the ex. I think it's a comfortability thing, or maybe not, who knows. But I do know that going thru this and all the Halloween candy in front of me everywhere I go, and pumpkin spice this and that, it's not a good mix.

Hey, how is everyone doing? It's our anniversary month!!!! I did my first 5k this weekend, and as I was jogging, I said to my sister in law, "a year ago today, I wouldn't be able to do even half of this without stopping and gasping for life". It was a wonderful feeling! I have been going thru some really emotional times lately, and old habits are creeping up :-( I broke up for good with the guy I was with for 3 yrs, and I've been seeing a guy for the last 2 months, who is amazing all around, cute as hell , and encourages me to make the healthier choices. But I'm starting to miss the ex. I think it's a comfortability thing, or maybe not, who knows. But I do know that going thru this and all the Halloween candy in front of me everywhere I go, and pumpkin spice this and that, it's not a good mix.

I got the job! So excited! Director of a organizational Development. Had to go buy a whole new wardrobe because its been 6 months since I worked in an office setting! And, shopping was fun!!!

@@Beni, tacycakes, amylynns, pink, brown eyed, Bronx LisaCo, Luna, and EVERYONE who posts on this page . .
I think I love you!

Hi everyone! I've been trying to read up to catch up, but I think I've been MIA for too long lol. Hope you are all doing well! I'm still stuck :-\ 199. I really don't get it. I think my body is just done with it, because it's been since March now. I have done everything the doc said, logged my food, cut the carbs, barely any sugar, I work out. Who knows. Sitting here right now, with strep throat, getting my Iron infusion. Hoping something will give soon!

@@Luna222,
I too have been hitting many stalls along the way. I had surgery in April. I'm currently on a stall. About two weeks now. I am 'not telling you what to do, but suggesting' and also not sure if you've already done this or not...
-Change- up your routine... If your currently taking in (x) amount of calories up it slightly or decrease depending on what your caloric intake is for the day. Increase your Protein by 20-30g for a few days... Yes, I know this is not easy... Believe me... Some days I struggle with taking in enough alone to add more protein... But you, WE can do it! Add in an extra chicken breast, cpl extra slices of cheese, Protein Bar while watching to make sure you don't go overboard on calories and carbs. Also changing up your exercise regimen if you walk daily, bring it to a speed walk cpl minutes, walk, speed walk some more, and change your routine up with weights.
This all usually helps me when I'm stuck. I wish you luck and hope this is helpful.

Hi everyone! I've been trying to read up to catch up, but I think I've been MIA for too long lol. Hope you are all doing well! I'm still stuck :-\ 199. I really don't get it. I think my body is just done with it, because it's been since March now. I have done everything the doc said, logged my food, cut the carbs, barely any sugar, I work out. Who knows. Sitting here right now, with strep throat, getting my Iron infusion. Hoping something will give soon!

ME!!!

Thank you, thank you!!
Did a little shopping today, my step daughter (to be), Brett and I are going to be starting a new workout class, so I needed some new workout clothes. When I pulled it off the shelf I was thinking it looked too small. My 9yr old says "it looks too big Mom." Well, it fit just right! Here's a pic...
Shoot, looks like they might show up sideways....
Guess they aren't sideways, LoL!

Thank you ladies...my brother is doing alright I guess. He's still really lost, so I've been searching for recipes for him.
I went to my nut again the other day, I lost the 5 lbs of the 7 I gained! She said she thinks my body was in starvation mode because I wasn't eating enough. So I upped my calories a little bit and have been making more healthier choices. And an NSV...I went to Six Flags today, and got to ride all the rides I got on! When I was there 2 yrs ago, I had to get off because I couldn't buckle or fit in the seats. Woo-hoo!

Thank you ladies...my brother is doing alright I guess. He's still really lost, so I've been searching for recipes for him.
I went to my nut again the other day, I lost the 5 lbs of the 7 I gained! She said she thinks my body was in starvation mode because I wasn't eating enough. So I upped my calories a little bit and have been making more healthier choices. And an NSV...I went to Six Flags today, and got to ride all the rides I got on! When I was there 2 yrs ago, I had to get off because I couldn't buckle or fit in the seats. Woo-hoo!

Happy Birthday @@Beni !!!!! ????????????????????????????