OKCPirate

@@shykneehighknee This is a facinating area. @@LColandrea is right about the different strains. One of the interesting things about legalization in Colorado is now there is REAL scientific testing of pot. How much THC is in it (akin to proof on liquor) as well as other factors. Also the medical pot people did a great job on showing how different strains affect people differently. I happen to do a great deal of work in Colorado, and I'm amazed at the entrepreneurial/regulatory effect of legalization. If you have not taken time to look at the sites dealing with pot, take a look: http://www.thecannabist.co/2014/03/09/tests-show-thc-content-marijuana-edibles-inconsistent/6421/ This is a very different era and one worth watching. It changes the discussion you have with your kids over drugs. It's not a "You can't because it's against the law." Now the discussion is "why would you want to? What do you hope to have happen?" I think it could be very productive. That's my hope. My worst nightmare is very different.

No carbs, no calories. Once American women figure this out, it will be legal everywhere. Just saying. (After being in professional politics for 30+ years I have figured out that what women want eventually becomes the law of the land. Doubt me at your peril. It just takes longer than it should because males make up 90% of the legislative bodies and every married woman knows how well we listen).

I enjoyed reading through this post to remind myself why I was and am doing this: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/195065-you-know-you-lost-weight-when/?hl=you%20know%20when%20you

Nice to see another Oklahoman on the board. Does yogurt count?

The special forces have a dictim...amateurs practice until they get it right, professionals practice until they can't get it wrong...But the key word in this is "practice:" repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it. When you think about it pro-football players only work one hour a week. All the rest of the time is preparation for work. They are the best in the world, yet they know they have to keep working, learning and keeping their skills going (and anyone who saw the Colt's game Sunday) and yet they still make mistakes. So practice so you can't get it wrong, but remember it is practice.

Good article, highly reflective of one of the best TED talks ever: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?language=en

@@bellabloom - That is a spectacular transformation. Congrats on your hard work. Your kids are really going to appreciate having a mom who can keep up with them .

@@haleyk - well done, Very punny

But I'm really proud that I can once again wear my old Army uniform

@@Faith41 Holy cats, you look like a completely different person. That is incredible.

I'm actually finding the thrift and consignment shops more interesting as I lose weight. I found two where there are very high end clothes in OKC. When I went there at 305, there were not many options, but in the 220's...oh tons of great buys. I found a shirt that I really liked at Nordstroms but they wanted $280 for it. $5 at 2nd hand store - obviously had never been worn. It's one of my "go to first date shirts". . So most of this obviously depends on where you live and your life style, but the basic message is: 1) Don't invest in clothes during the transition. 2) Dress your age, not what you wore last time you were this size 3) Don't work on Wall Street unless you have $15K to invest in clothes 4) Look for a good tailor if you can What was not mentioned was you can get your belts taken in at any shoe repair store. Saved about $200 worth of belts on that one. Oh, and if you served in the military... keep an old uniform, it feels really cool when you can get back in it again.

OK, I've posted my profile, let's see what happens - I'll try anything twice

Amanda, What is your opinion on the accuracy of myfitnesspal.com? I am really only interested in tracking Calories, Carbs and Protein on a daily basis. Note, I have a dickens of a time trying to get to my recommended 100-130g of protein per day (not unreasonable since I lift weights and run 5 times a week), but at least I can plan a little better using this tool.