Aprilgal

Today’s with and without sweater. I consider this a victory as the last time I wore this dress was two years ago!

Wish I took more pictures on our road trip...this is all I got:
1st pic: what I wore to dinner last night, 2nd pic: what me and the Kid are wearing today (I realize now I seem to have a penchant for see-through shirts...why do I not notice the visibility of my bra when I'm getting dressed???)
 

You look fabulous and look how darling and proportionate your figure is!! And your legs are look great girl! Ditch the hose! And yes, I'm fan girl of the hair!!!

Okay, today’s work outfit. I usually wear colored leggings under clothes because I am self-conscious about my legs (varicose veins). But, I’ve decided that I’m just going to need to get over it. Nobody really cares about my legs. I took this picture at work, and I can see I need to clean the mirror. The unfortunate line right at my boob is NOT on the outfit. 😂
Also, I’m trying to encourage people that aren’t “at goal” yet to post some outfit pics! DOOOOOO IIIIIIIITTTTT!!!!!!

Agreed! Well, not about the “pregnant” part, GreenTealael has been hitting the matcha a little hard this morning if she expects us to buy that.
I refuse to wear clothes that are 3 million sizes too big, just because I’m not “at goal” yet. I want to feel good about how I look along the way. Plus, I really like clothes. I consider my thrift store purchases more like “renting” the clothes for a few weeks. They’ll go back into circulation.

😍 Thank you! 😍

Beautiful pictures!

Joining in! Farmer's market then coffee shop date

Oooo your hair looks so vibrant in the light!
Congrats on the size change!

20 years and looking the same. Great NSV.

Woohoo! Congrats on size L shorts. Out of plus sizes and so close to onderland.

Representing the men! Looking great.

Attended my 20 year HS reunion last night. Someone told me I didn’t need a name tag, because “you look exactly the same” I’ll take it 😁

Glad you jointed in!

I am a bit like this - except I do feel tired at times (but being sleepy and tired are two different things). Yet, i will still only sleep 5 hours a night. I feel restless and can get into manic mode. I have hypothyroidism. Im not doing IF. I told my pa at my 3 month check up a few weeks ago - she said it was probably hormonal. I have lost about 74 pounds and i am almost 16 weeks out.

We can be up all night buddies.

I am a bit like this - except I do feel tired at times (but being sleepy and tired are two different things). Yet, i will still only sleep 5 hours a night. I feel restless and can get into manic mode. I have hypothyroidism. Im not doing IF. I told my pa at my 3 month check up a few weeks ago - she said it was probably hormonal. I have lost about 74 pounds and i am almost 16 weeks out.

We can be up all night buddies.

Still not IF-ing here, since I'm maintaining without it.
But somewhere back in this thread I posted about my mom doing IF. Well she has now lost over 30 lbs and is into a normal BMI range. She hasn't been this thin in 30 years! She is insanely pleased with herself (as she should be). She's wanting to lose another 5 lbs or so, not more than 10 lbs. She didn't lose the weight through IF alone. She has basically been on our post WLS diet, 800 cals max, 60 g Protein (with cheat days). But the IF has made it really easy for her to eat so little, but not be hungry. She said it is by far the easiest diet she has ever been on (and she's done them all over the years!)
So I am still vicariously IF-ing! 🤣

I have been very faithful with IF for the past couple of weeks. My problem is that I have too much energy which is causing insomnia. I feel like an energizer bunny and can't turn the switch off. I know there are hormonal changes, including some sleep hormones that affected by IF, but this is crazy. I used to average 7 hrs sleep/night, but now only getting 5 or less. I wake up full of energy and can go all day. I do not feel sleep deprived at all. Mentally, I am alert and happy - almost euphoric.
Anyone else experience this? If so, when does it let down? Not that I'm complaining - I'm getting a lot done and my weight loss continues. But I don't feel quite normal. However, maybe this is what normal is supposed to feel like. I have having labs drawn tomorrow morning, so will see what the thyroid is doing.

I'm at my mother's house in the Pernambuco State close to Porto de Galinhas beach. She lives in a town called Barreiros which borders another coastal state (Alagoas)...we have miles and miles of beach here and I too have a lot of friends in both Fortaleza and Natal. The northeast coast here is truly beautiful! You'll see!

My surgery is scheduled for 8/12..... I’m soo looking forward to fabulous clothes & fabulous health! You ladies all look AMAZING!!!!

It was easier when I was a size 22 to 16. As I got out of the plus size store, I noticed fit and size are different with each designer. I try everything on.
I can wear the same clothing with a ten-pound bounce as long as it’s not super fitted.

Wow guys!!!! Is this is what I have to look forward to, I can't wait!!! I've taken copious notes of what I need to do to get here and this thread is like fuel to the fire of success!!!
Hats off peeps!! You should be beyond proud!! You beat obesity in it's face and you have the stripes of beautiful living to show for it.

There are moments though where I sit down and think "is this really possible"?? I've never been my goal weight since my teens.
Maybe this just happens for others??
But I see you guys and I believe it's achievable [emoji114][emoji114][emoji114][emoji114] You guys knock [emoji109][emoji109][emoji109][emoji109] doubt out of me!!!

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Ok, so I guess I wear alot of workout clothes!
What I wore to Yoga this morning, which, btw, is the first time I’ve gone in almost 6 weeks! I can feel the stiffness that has set in from being away so long. Im shocked at the amount of effort I had to put in to hold some poses that were old hat to me. Not going to go this long without going again. Pinky swear.

Meeting a friend for lunch. Probably a bit overdressed. I should be wearing heels but its winter and they are all too loose! I also think I need some but and boob lifting underwear

You look amazing cannot wait for my wls journey to begin! It seems as if it is taking forever! Had my band removed on 7/12 for some reason today I am experiencing nausea and a couple of dry heaves.