Sleeve1stFitNext

Sounds like a great day. 😊

It was no complaints.

So irritated. I forgot to add in food lol.

Had Maple Glazed Chicken, ate a small amount and stomach started making noise. I had to go to the bathroom 30 minutes later (bowel movement). Now I know not to have that any more.

Hon sorry about your work situation. Ive dealt with that kind of mess before (worked in corporate for years) and don't miss it! I hope it pans out real soon for you.

Maple glazed? Never heard of it, but given what it's glazed with, I can imagine it might be a little bit too sweet for the tummy. Live and learn, right?

in due time, you'll be able to find bathing suits etc for yourself. But I want to encourage you, despite how you think you might look (or do), get something and show the world you don't care. Just have fun on your vacation!!!!!

stomach wants to growl. I'm going to bed. 😊

@Thejeweledsleeve I am so sorry for the breakup. Always remember life is short and I am proud of your journey and I am wishing you continued greatness. You will always be our main squeeze.

Sorry to hear about the breakup, but I am sure someone better is just waiting to meet you.

It's okay. Thanks for all the support. I just did not think that he would be that way. He is fit, muscular and works out religiously. I thought he would be proud of me. I do not look like the females he typically date. Part of me thinks that's why he is insecure. His exes either treated him badly or cheated. Maybe his fear was that I would do the same once I lost all the weight. Whatever the reason, it's unacceptable. Really thought he was it.

@karen_marie Thank you. I wanted to be around the 150lbs with muscle but the build of my body allows a lot more muscle. I have packed on soo much of it. My coworker who has been weight training since his early 20's says I annoy him because I can easily gain muscle but he has to struggle to gain. I advised him that while I can gain muscle easier, he burns fat extremely quickly. So we are both **** out of luck lol.

I am sure you will be able to do more than just one pull up down the road.

@Newme17 It has taken awhile for me to get used to the whole sculpting the body then losing the weight on the scale. I am just happy that changes are happening. Although they maybe slow, it has been a fun journey and I want to be strong.

It’ll pay off!! 😁

Do you eat the same amounts on days you workout? I would think you would need more calories than that if you are burning a lot at the gym.

I bring an additional protein Shake just in case. I normally do not feel hungry after the gym. I feel an endless thirst, so I drink a lot of water. I just head home, take a bath and go to sleep.

When I started running I had to eat more. My calories bumped up to 1000 and now that I am running longer distances I am hitting 1200 on those days. It seems like some people are able to do well on less calories. It is great that you are doing so well!

Yeah. It was for two weeks. I made through. I am proud of myself.

I'm proud of you too. I'll be doing two weeks as well. When is your surgery?

My surgery is tomorrow the 26th at 10am.

This is surreal, I cannot believe that this is happening. It came so fast. I am ready for this.

Lol, I use sweet sweat and a neoprene to help me sweat. I honestly have a hard time sweating to it makes my tummy pour down. That's where I hold most of my water and feel bloated.

Since upping my cardio, the weight has been coming down. I think the key for me is equilibrium lol. That is the the key to everything. Also my diet has equaled out. I have no more than 40g of carbs with 120g of Protein. Limiting the fats a bit to no more than 20g. Also increasing my water intake by another 10 oz getting me up to 74 oz. This has been working and I see and feel the change.

Yayy for being strong.

Never had an issue of not sweating! Lol. Yes, I’m glad you upped your water intake for using the sweat gear. I’m glad it’s all working out for you too!

Soooo....weights are on hold. Goodness even holding my phone is hurting. I slipped and fell on a grape at the grocery store! Hahahaha. Lol. It was quite comical. I can even hear the cartoon like noise when I went down. Well I tried catching myself and landed on my left hand. Feels sprained. I had it documented with the store as well, for the just in case. But I think it’ll blow over in a day or two, I hope!!! So, just cardio for me. My doc will be happy about that part...wants me to focus on cardio more. Haha.

I was a victim but I choose to not stay the victim!!! What a glorious day!!! 😊

...some guy ran in to my car yesterday as well. Haha. My house alarm goes off and have to dispatch the police, all at the same time!!!! What chaos...but it’s all good. Funny too.

I hope your wrist gets better. While I was reading your post, I couldn’t help but imagine the fall and the cartoon sound. I would hold off on weights for a little too.

Nope there are no victims here. Just strong people reclaiming their lives each and everyday.

You had such an eventful week. Oh man, someone hit your car, police get called. I am sure you were like what else could possibly happen. Whop Whop!! PoPo knocking at the door. It’s crazy how so much can happen in a short period of time.

The amazing thing is how we can laugh about the craziness now instead of turn to food.

Yeah that stuff has my tummy looking like a waterfall when all is said and done.

Happy New Years!!!

Wow - you look wonderful! Congratulations!

@jls99660 Thank you very much!! Hope to see your progress as well.

Keep it up hon!!!!

@Newme17 Thank you. I am considering powerlifting next. I am really enjoying lifting and I want to start pushing myself more.

I love lifting too, but haven’t considered power lifting. If you go that way...I’ll cheer you on! 💪🏽🏋🏽‍♀️

Oh hon the way you describe is super funny, but it's is disheartening about your hair. I too am losing hair, a lot of it. I usually relax my curls and I haven't done for fear of losing a lot more hair than intended. Also, I'm kind of worried any new growth will come in all gray! Cause I've got quite a few strands popping up and I'm not a fan of hair dyeing anymore. 😂 lets both just hang on, we know it's temporary, which I thank God for that!!!

Your edges come back when your weight loss slows or stops.

@Sleeve1stFitNext

Me, too!

Awesome!!!!! I love the purple too. Funny...I was just thinking of adding purple to my hair today. Lol. We shall see!

@Newme17 I bought the purple hair wax that you can wash out. I actually like having it and will buy more colors. It allows me to be versatile with my hair colors.

This is awesome. Great idea. Good for you!

I love spin!!!! Glad ya rocked it. 😊

What got me to wls is not eating enough. Go figure. So, I agree, you must make sure you're eating. You'll see the stall break when you do.

Sorry to hear of the work thing. I don't believe in karma, but I do believe that people will be exposed due to sins and have to pay the consequences. So, she is getting what she's supposed to. Do your best to forgive her though and move on hon.

And eat!!!! 😁

I'm glad things are better sorry about the stall. I'm glad things at your job worked against your supervisor she deserves what ever happens to her.

Thank you for the support. The stall is just a stall and it to shall pass. I am just excited to reach this second goal!!!

Yeah they are up her butt and around her corner right now. I am just enjoying the peace and quiet.

It is crazy because I would wear baggy clothes and sweat shirts to hide myself. I could not believe how I looked. I am excited. I used to hate Target because I could not fit the clothes that I liked there. Now I can and I am so happy. Saying goodbye to Ashley Stewarts and Lane Bryant's expensive a$$ $60 shirt (talking about you are paying more for the amount of fabric needed) and hello to $14.99 shirts!!! Lol

I now have more options at dress barn (my favorite place) and Burlington!!!

Cute shirts! How fun to fit into something that makes you feel good. Yay!

You look great !! 👌🏽

You can do it!

I just miss my gym. I am like, can yall be open on weekends?

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing. Was the panniculectomy covered by insurance? Was it very expensive?

Congratulations long time

Love it!!!!

@FluffyChix Thank you!!!

Yes! Keep it going....

Are you taking biotin and B12 and the other vitamins your suppose to be taking? I am 61 years old and had no hair falling out. However I have read others say they lost hair also. I hope it stops soon for you.

I really hope it stops soon for you.

That hasn't happened to me yet, I hope it doesn't.

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I also have gone through your last posts. I was on 7 days cruise Vacation last week. HAD all CRAB, SWEET and CHEESE Bling in all that 7 days. When I started vacation I was 202 LB. When I had all the liberty of food at Cruise...I was thinking...OH GOD I will surly gain 10/15 LB end of the cruise. And when I came home last night I checked my weight and by surprise I am 201 LB....:) 1 LB down with all that food cheating and crab food. And oh yes....I was drinking 3 beer a day at least I surly am on stall from last 1.5 months. But I am really wondering WHY the hell I didnt not gain weight in those 7 days of cruise. ( Where I forgot to have my Multivitamins and Protein powder too )

I am 6 month post op. Mini gastric bypass. Started weight 275 LB....Today 201 LB. Goal is 170 LB.

Wow, you look amazing! I love the up-do.

@Newme17 It was funny having her workout with me. She weighs less than I do and she was looking at me like, WTF! How are you not dying? I told her to work out like I do 4 - 5 days a week and you will be there too. It is also the way we eat. I noticed that no that I eat a lot healthier, I can do more, breathe better, sleep better and I am not foggy. My body is loving it.

@heyvcom Thank you!!

@Newme17 I am sooo excited about this. My co-worker made me a training schedule to prepare for a 5K. I am over the moon excited about it. He told me that my journey has inspired even the “Skinny” employees to get up off their butts and workout. I just laughed. He said, that though they are small, they aren’t healthy neither and could use the inspiration.

@blizair09 Thank you!!

@FluffyChix Thank you as well. This is a huge NSV moment. Little me invited to workout with people. They actually want to workout with me.

That's exactly it...so many people are unhealthy on the inside and they too need to work on that. My husband is one that doesn't gain weight, eats whatever he wants, and has always been small. But since he's adopted the plant based lifestyle with me, well...he's still small, BUT he says he feels better and he knows he's healthier inside now too.

Go you! Be the inspiration to all!!!

@Mattymatt I fall at least twice a week, but I get back up and go at it again. I wanted to show people that it is not always going to smooth and easy. That there will be falls and the only thing you can do is get back up and do it again. I hit the gym almost 6 times a week now and I still am not graceful. Besides, I love the fact that I fall all the time, it makes my arms stronger when I am pushing myself back up.

I want to start taking cycling classes at the gym and I know I won't be graceful because of my frame size but I don't care. Group exercise is more rewarding for me than doing it on my own.

Those classes are awesome. I fell off so it will happen.

FYI please excuse the language in my post. I was very upset that day and my feelings was really hurt.

*Also it was in one week...not one day!!

Muscles holding onto water....but yeah that would be a ****** to see on the scale!!! Drink some milk right after your workout, and maybe part of a protein shake and up your water.

Not cool, but it’s not fat. So be encouraged that an 8lb gain in one week is most likely water, unless you decided to eat 5 cheesecakes all week long. 😊 it’ll come off as fast as it went on.