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Loose mashed potatos nearing the end of my puréed food phase but that all sounds good and love the ideas

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

Cereal in milk .... I felt so yucky afterwards and will never touch it again. Sad because I miss cereal but it's still all worth it [emoji12]

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

1 year later and 100lbs lighter [emoji12]

Having gone from 245 to 145 in less than a year I am so happy and thankful! However the scale doesn't reflect everything right my friends....So I love this topic because it gets us thinking about the awesome perks of losing weight beyond the scale! Here's my update :
1. My wedding ring is falling off - need a re- size
2. My pants never seem "tight enough" how many of us felt like our pants were previously cutting off our circulation ? Lol
3. I get complimented on my clothing by strangers .... Never happened before as I was always wearing frumpy clothes to cover up
4. Strangers in stores ask me " are you always this happy" .... Even though they don't know why- you guys get it .... " yes!!! Yes I am"
5. Finally - only regret .... Why the heck didn't I do this sooner !
Lovin life again

Having gone from 245 to 145 in less than a year I am so happy and thankful! However the scale doesn't reflect everything right my friends....So I love this topic because it gets us thinking about the awesome perks of losing weight beyond the scale! Here's my update :
1. My wedding ring is falling off - need a re- size
2. My pants never seem "tight enough" how many of us felt like our pants were previously cutting off our circulation ? Lol
3. I get complimented on my clothing by strangers .... Never happened before as I was always wearing frumpy clothes to cover up
4. Strangers in stores ask me " are you always this happy" .... Even though they don't know why- you guys get it .... " yes!!! Yes I am"
5. Finally - only regret .... Why the heck didn't I do this sooner !
Lovin life again

Having gone from 245 to 145 in less than a year I am so happy and thankful! However the scale doesn't reflect everything right my friends....So I love this topic because it gets us thinking about the awesome perks of losing weight beyond the scale! Here's my update :
1. My wedding ring is falling off - need a re- size
2. My pants never seem "tight enough" how many of us felt like our pants were previously cutting off our circulation ? Lol
3. I get complimented on my clothing by strangers .... Never happened before as I was always wearing frumpy clothes to cover up
4. Strangers in stores ask me " are you always this happy" .... Even though they don't know why- you guys get it .... " yes!!! Yes I am"
5. Finally - only regret .... Why the heck didn't I do this sooner !
Lovin life again

One more thing ... Forgetting the size sticker on my new clothing isn't an embarrassment anymore it's all good ! 6 rather than 20 is a badge of honor rather than a shame sign ????

One more thing ... Forgetting the size sticker on my new clothing isn't an embarrassment anymore it's all good ! 6 rather than 20 is a badge of honor rather than a shame sign ????

You look wonderful! Congrats!

Oh man... The crossing of the legs thing !!! It's amazing - people don't get that when your overweight , you have such trouble in that area !
#wannahugmysurgeon

Having gone from 245 to 145 in less than a year I am so happy and thankful! However the scale doesn't reflect everything right my friends....So I love this topic because it gets us thinking about the awesome perks of losing weight beyond the scale! Here's my update :
1. My wedding ring is falling off - need a re- size
2. My pants never seem "tight enough" how many of us felt like our pants were previously cutting off our circulation ? Lol
3. I get complimented on my clothing by strangers .... Never happened before as I was always wearing frumpy clothes to cover up
4. Strangers in stores ask me " are you always this happy" .... Even though they don't know why- you guys get it .... " yes!!! Yes I am"
5. Finally - only regret .... Why the heck didn't I do this sooner !
Lovin life again

Away in a hotel all week and being treated to lunch and dinner by new boss. Hotel Breakfast is easy as they have scrambled eggs and fruit options ????????????????
Salads are always the best option ( with grilled chicken) for lunch.< /p>
Was doing so well until boss decided to take a quick lunch at Chick Filet.... Being from NY , he insisted I "had to try the signature sandwich" I told him I didn't eat bread or fried food but he didn't understand and said I just needed to " try one bite" I ordered the sandwich with a side of fruit - terrified I had a bite. Mind you, I haven't eaten bread or fried food or any type of fast food ( among other things) since surgery exactly 7 months ago.
Obviously I could have ordered a salad and ignored the peer pressure so it was all my own doing having gotten myself into this situation sitting face to face with an outrageously high calorie fast food sandwich.
I battled my way through 2 bites of the sandwich before turning to my fruit ( which is actually a very healthy serving of fresh fruit) and finish that tucking the sandwich away seemingly for later. That was my trick.
However, things did not go well back at the meeting room. Shortly after we got back to training , my poor new little stomach began to gurgle????
I finally had to excuse myself and bolt to my hotel room where I spent the next half hour in the bathroom scared and sick ....
As I prepared to head back downstairs - making up some excuse as to why I left for a while, I was suddenly thankful! I know it sounds strange and maybe some of you can understand why... I was grateful that I got sick from even just a couple bites of deep fried chicken / fast food . Yes so grateful because that means I am one of the lucky ones who was saved by an adverse effect from" bad food" - saved because it means I will not be trying that again! Not even a little.
That chalks it up to a deterrent and one which I am happy to have in my Arsenal of weapons against weight regain. Some people are able to eat bad foods again and have to rely on will power before their habits have completely changed. I'm feeling lucky that I have that aversion.
Having said that, ultimately today I failed one key test that was posed to me with regards to a new job and pressures that arise around food and new people. I am disappointed in myself for not standing my ground and not having a better plan to protect my valid healthy eating choices. I need to do better and prepare myself for the obstacles and the stuff life throws at us.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
I actually can look back on this afternoon and laugh while still feeling blessed. I'm 20lbs from my goal weight and just need to stay the course. ( no offense but the Chick Filet sandwich wasn't worth it)
E~

Away in a hotel all week and being treated to lunch and dinner by new boss. Hotel Breakfast is easy as they have scrambled eggs and fruit options ????????????????
Salads are always the best option ( with grilled chicken) for lunch.< /p>
Was doing so well until boss decided to take a quick lunch at Chick Filet.... Being from NY , he insisted I "had to try the signature sandwich" I told him I didn't eat bread or fried food but he didn't understand and said I just needed to " try one bite" I ordered the sandwich with a side of fruit - terrified I had a bite. Mind you, I haven't eaten bread or fried food or any type of fast food ( among other things) since surgery exactly 7 months ago.
Obviously I could have ordered a salad and ignored the peer pressure so it was all my own doing having gotten myself into this situation sitting face to face with an outrageously high calorie fast food sandwich.
I battled my way through 2 bites of the sandwich before turning to my fruit ( which is actually a very healthy serving of fresh fruit) and finish that tucking the sandwich away seemingly for later. That was my trick.
However, things did not go well back at the meeting room. Shortly after we got back to training , my poor new little stomach began to gurgle????
I finally had to excuse myself and bolt to my hotel room where I spent the next half hour in the bathroom scared and sick ....
As I prepared to head back downstairs - making up some excuse as to why I left for a while, I was suddenly thankful! I know it sounds strange and maybe some of you can understand why... I was grateful that I got sick from even just a couple bites of deep fried chicken / fast food . Yes so grateful because that means I am one of the lucky ones who was saved by an adverse effect from" bad food" - saved because it means I will not be trying that again! Not even a little.
That chalks it up to a deterrent and one which I am happy to have in my Arsenal of weapons against weight regain. Some people are able to eat bad foods again and have to rely on will power before their habits have completely changed. I'm feeling lucky that I have that aversion.
Having said that, ultimately today I failed one key test that was posed to me with regards to a new job and pressures that arise around food and new people. I am disappointed in myself for not standing my ground and not having a better plan to protect my valid healthy eating choices. I need to do better and prepare myself for the obstacles and the stuff life throws at us.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
I actually can look back on this afternoon and laugh while still feeling blessed. I'm 20lbs from my goal weight and just need to stay the course. ( no offense but the Chick Filet sandwich wasn't worth it)
E~

These appointments are very exciting for me. After a month long stall the scale appears to be moving again.
80lbs and 20 from my goal
Hopefully the " honeymoon" stage won't end too soon. Time to re- focus for holiday temptations and make sure old habits don't creep back in. Probably time to hit the Gym even harder as well .

The same thing happened to me and it will pass.... It's like the scale knows and there's a speed bump on 200 - in fact, I've found that every 10lb interval is a hurdle with that imaginary bump at 90, 80 , 70 and so on . Stick to the plan and you'll get there! Good luck and enjoy ONEderland

These appointments are very exciting for me. After a month long stall the scale appears to be moving again.
80lbs and 20 from my goal
Hopefully the " honeymoon" stage won't end too soon. Time to re- focus for holiday temptations and make sure old habits don't creep back in. Probably time to hit the Gym even harder as well .

Congratulations!
Things do slow down as you head into those last 30 but they don't stop. You just have to be patient and stick to the plan.
You will be there soon!