BCs 1000

When you make it through a tiny space without your body touching on either side, and then have to go back and do it a few more times just to relive the moment.
I call this maneuver a "sideways" limbo.

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When you don't feel self conscious eating in public. I can't be sure it wasn't all in my head, but when I was obese and ate in public I would get lots of disgusted stares coming my way.
The other day I was eating on the train as I was racing between meetings. I apologised to the person next to me. They looked me up and down and said that I looked like I needed it!
It is really, really weird having people see you as a thin person. And it is very sad too that you are treated differently...

You don't feel guilty sitting next to someone on the bus as you now only take up your half of the seat.

Here is one for all of the shorties to look forward to.
I was buying t-shirts at a concert. Kids $25, adults $30 or.... 2 kids shirts for $35.
Tried on the biggest kids size, too big. Tried the next one down, perfect fit.
Yes, I am a tight arse

I started the C25k program last week... I'm using the timed interval app from zenlabs. Running M, W, Fri... so I have W2D2 tonight. My 14 year old (cross country running) daughter has been coming out with me and acting as my trainer, lol... makes sure I'm staying hydrated in this ridiculous Texas heat.
So far so good... no issues with muscle or joint soreness/pain/etc. I know that will likely change as the running intervals ramp up. My main issue right now is learning how to properly breath. I'm now aware that I have no rhythm to my breathing, so need to get that straightened out. Probably need to slow my pace a bit on the runs to get my breathing in order. Hoping to be able to run my first 5k on my surgi-versary (Oct 1st.)

I'm getting rid of my too large clothes for the second time because my boss is laughing at the pants I have on because of the way they fit.

Yes all my shoes are too wide now

I also hated to eat in public when I was obese, now it does not bother me anymore (even if I am not "thin" yet).
After a few days in Italy and the warm weather that has finally it my country, I am glad to say I can handle hot temperatures now!
I also have been getting loads of "compliments" from people I know telling how great I look now, that my face has completely changed.
Last but not least, I also bought some L shirts and shorts, a nice change from my 3XL shirts!
Been feeling pretty nice lately, what a change!

When you don't feel self conscious eating in public. I can't be sure it wasn't all in my head, but when I was obese and ate in public I would get lots of disgusted stares coming my way.
The other day I was eating on the train as I was racing between meetings. I apologised to the person next to me. They looked me up and down and said that I looked like I needed it!
It is really, really weird having people see you as a thin person. And it is very sad too that you are treated differently...

When you don't feel self conscious eating in public. I can't be sure it wasn't all in my head, but when I was obese and ate in public I would get lots of disgusted stares coming my way.
The other day I was eating on the train as I was racing between meetings. I apologised to the person next to me. They looked me up and down and said that I looked like I needed it!
It is really, really weird having people see you as a thin person. And it is very sad too that you are treated differently...

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I did it!!! I did it!!! 2 bursts at 5 minutes each! I seriously about peed my pants I was so excited!!! I have to try out new routes now because I go farther. Today it was nice and breezy so I went down to Chrissy field. It is very popular because it is a long straight stretch. I tend to like to explore and loop different places but decided today to keep it in one straight path. I knew it would be a tough one and I didn't want to be where there were a lot of people milling around after work.
I have to say, I am damn proud of myself! Thanks for all the support! 
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the jump from week 3 to 4 is always tough. You go from a total of 9 minutes of running to 16 minutes of running!

Make sure to message me when you come! We can go for a nice run
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goplay, those photos are awesome! I am going to San Fransisco for the first time at the end of the year. It will be my first time in the Northern hemisphere! You are getting me very excited
I started with the C25K and am now running 50km a week. It is amazing as I could barely run for 30 seconds when I started. The lighter you are, the easier it gets, so keep that in mind. As you become a stronger runner, you will also be losing weight.
Running 10km is as difficult for me at this weight as it was when I started C25K thirty kg heavier.
I hope I can one day feel the same about a half marathon Jamie!

I made these today. Packaged up 11 parcels and froze them for those super rushed mornings. Ate one, very nice and filling. A bit more fat than I would usually go for, but a much better substitute than the real thing
http://cafedelites.com/2015/07/29/cauliflower-hash-brown-egg-cups-low-carb-gluten-free/
Calories: 87.7
Fat: 5.4g
Net Carbs: 1g
Protein: 8g

goplay, those photos are awesome! I am going to San Fransisco for the first time at the end of the year. It will be my first time in the Northern hemisphere! You are getting me very excited
I started with the C25K and am now running 50km a week. It is amazing as I could barely run for 30 seconds when I started. The lighter you are, the easier it gets, so keep that in mind. As you become a stronger runner, you will also be losing weight.
Running 10km is as difficult for me at this weight as it was when I started C25K thirty kg heavier.
I hope I can one day feel the same about a half marathon Jamie!

Stats for the Week of July 11th – And Final Wrap Up
It has been a fun and fruitful challenge! Let’s Start With the Stats for The Week of July 11th!
· We have 91 participating -
· We have 18 missing weights for the week so the weight is carried over
· The following rockstars met their July 11th goal this week!
· @@bjc1971
· @@fatchick84
· @@leag78
· @@MayMarie
· @@missruthy
· @@rnsamantha (Who wanted to keep weight <155 and achieved that every week)
· @@Roofergirl
· @@Sleeve it to Beaver (met her second goal)
· @
· @@Wolfgirl78
· The following Amazing Individuals met their July 11th goal this week AND hit Onederland or Twoderland! Way to Go!
· @@meimei25 (onederland)
· @@Mistie (twoderland)
· @@rydersmama(onederland)

· We lost 0.83% from last week
· The highest percentage of weight lost from last week to this week are:
1. @goplay94123 with 2.63% - Go Me!
2. @jabraham with 2.35%
3. @@rydersmama with 2.28%
·
Now On To The Overall Stats (Based on the final 91 participants)
1. We have lost 4.43% of our overall weight
2. We were only 427.5 lbs away from goal!
3. We lost a total of 836.8 Pounds (379.6.9 kgs)!
4. 25 Participants met their goal – That is Awesome!
5. 12 Participants made it to onderland or twoderland- must feel great!
6. The HIGHEST Percentage of Weight loss overall are the following overachievers:
· Gold: @@Sleeve it to Beaver: 13.60%: Starting 254.4 and final 219.8
· Silver: @: Starting 200.0 and final 176.0
· Bronze: @@rydersmama: Starting 219.8 and final 197.3
7. The highest number of pounds lost include:
@@Sleeve it to Beaver
34.6
@
24
@@blanch2daizzo
23.9
@@krae_98
23.6
@@Ginger Belle
23
@@rydersmama
22.5
@@jessjames
21.6
@@Shanni1269
20.6
@@dede0314
17.7
@@meimei25
16.5
@@leag78
16.4
8. Prize Winners: Since we all worked hard at the challenge and any weight loss is a victory, I used the following criteria for determining the winners of the prizes:
a. I took everyone who participated through the end of the challenge and logged a weight each week
b. I applied a randomizer to next to each name
c. I picked the first Active Weight Loss participant who logged each week and had the lowest random number
d. I picked the first Maintenance Mode Weight Loss participant who logged each week and had the lowest random number

Congrats to Active Weight Loss Mode Participant @@rubia72
Congrats to Maintenance Mode Participant @@rnsamantha
(If you Private Message me your email address, I will send you a $15.00 gift certificate for the https://store.bariatricpal.com/ website.)
The next challenge will be for labor day and will start up in a few weeks – so stay tuned for that! - Unless someone else wants to run it - send me a message and I will send you the documents
Thanks everyone!
Have a great and healthy week!
@goplay94123

I am not sure if I am adding these pictures correctly but I thought maybe it was time to show my progress. I am disabled and have used an electric mobility device since 1994. Now a days I am able to walk with 1 cane for about 5 minutes before pain sets in. Plus I am riding a tricycle 7 miles a day. I am very pleased with all of my weight loss. The 145 pounds I lost on my own and the additional 108 I have lost since the first meeting with my surgeon and the 3 procedure surgery he did in Jan of this year.
The pictures are My highest weight 497 pounds. Last June when I first saw the surgeon 352 pound.
Day before surgery 315 which was Jan 26th
This Sunday July 10th 244. Total lost 253 pounds.

My normal gym has the weight room closed for remodeling so I have taken a break from weight lifting and started focusing on cardio. Averaging about 8 miles on my lunch hour. I usually leave the cardio room looking like this:

The good news is that with the extra cardio I've been doing, I'm down to a size medium shirt... It sounds weird even typing that.

I'm even in a size medium underwear, but I shall spare you all those pictures!
Sent from my phone, please forgive brevity and misspelling

I have just hit 103 lbs down and am about 10 1/2 months out. I feel like I have been a slow loser compared to a lot of folks but mainly because I had a 2 1/2 month stall around the 7 month mark and just started losing again. I was hoping to further down with being this close to being a year out, but I am still incredibly proud of my progress so far and beyond thankful for the opportunity to receive this tool.
Here was a face to face transformation at the 90 lb down mark:

And here is a side by side from the morning of my surgery to my 100 lb down mark wearing the same exact shirt. It's amazing how much longer the shirt looks when it isn't stretched over that tummy!

I made these today. Packaged up 11 parcels and froze them for those super rushed mornings. Ate one, very nice and filling. A bit more fat than I would usually go for, but a much better substitute than the real thing
http://cafedelites.com/2015/07/29/cauliflower-hash-brown-egg-cups-low-carb-gluten-free/
Calories: 87.7
Fat: 5.4g
Net Carbs: 1g
Protein: 8g

Congrats. Great post. I have noticed that I am using my AC a lot less this summer than in the past and when I am using it, it isn't on full blast with me still sitting there sweating! Congrats on your surgiversary!
pam

It is hell getting younger again.
Enjoy