TattooedSeaStar

I did a thing yesterday- I walked a 5k! 54 min but dang! I did it! Next stop- actually starting to run. Sub 45 here I come (which is what I was doing 10 year ago before I got fat!)

I knew it was the same shirt but didn’t think about it the rest- that’s just how I was taught to pose for photos! Ha!! And the hair- thrown back in a ponytail after a LONG day!

Happy Surgerversary to my 1/27 peeps. We made it one month! Woot! Here is my progress- 20# since surgery and 44.2 overall! I’m tickled pink!

What a sweet puppy!!

Hey y’all!! MIA all week again- it’s all I can do during the work week to come home, do a load of laundry and cook dinner for my 9 & 10 yo. Whew Mama is TIRED! I wanted to give y’all a little update on my progress- I can’t get on my iPad for some reason so I can’t change my ticker but I’m down to 232.2- woot! That’s 43.2# so far! This week was slower but I’m eating and drinking more- still loosing about half a lb a day so that’s good. A NSV is that I went to the Goodwill on Monday ( $.99 cent day at my GW) and bought a bunch of size 18 khaki pants- typical art teacher attire- and THEY ZIPPED THIS MORNING! I was a size 24 Jan 2!! Hekka Yeah! Finally I had a GNO last night- we went to a local pub and then to see Mama Mia our on by our local theater club. I didn’t drink but I ordered their naked mugs (real chicken breast cup into cubes). We were in the nosebleeds- the theater is super old so during segregation it was the “black section” and the seats are TINY dingy and HOT! But I fit!!!!!! I’m attaching a picture of me in my SIZE LARGE dress that I wore (not XXL like 2 months ago!!!) Also attached is a comparison pic- Jan 2 to last night. Total difference!!

How fun!! I’ve never been to Chicago but I’d love to go! Enjoy the trip but remember to stay hydrated!!

40# down this morning!! 17# since surgery 3 weeks ago tomorrow. I love this tool.

Welcome!! I’m an RNY 1/27 twin as well!! I’m super lucky as I don’t even feel like I have had surgery- until I eat that is! I eat 2-3 ounces and I’m like YEP. Somethings different. or if I forget and gulp and big swallow of water- that’s the worst. That’s actually the only things that’s come back up so far... PTL. So far our January group has been super active. You’ve come to the right place!!

So does my mom! She is a CRA.... since she works from home she stayed with me for two weeks....

Same girl.

Omg that is funny.... I’m sure it’s not when you are looking foR clothes but at least you know you are with it enough to clothe a kid!!! Lol.

Y’all!! Someone posted the Ricotta Bake recipe on the other thread and OMG. It. Is. Heaven. I served it over spaghetti noodles for my 10 year old and she LOVES it. This will now be in our rotation!!!

Awe you are too sweet. Until last night I legit “tapped out” and told the hubs he had bedtime.... he was SHOCKED! I LOVE bedtime - I don’t care how old they are I’m crawling into their beds and loving on them. But Mama was back last night and did her thing. My 10 year old grabbed my face and said Mama I missed this.... UGH heart breaker!! She was one of my reasons for having the surgery!! But honestly, thanks so much. I love you guys and it’s good to know y’all care xoxo xoxo

Girl it was no joke. My oldest daughter is a competitive swimmer and I took her to swim that first night. Went out to the car, laid Thursday seat back, turned the key so I could get the heater seat going and took the best nap ever! I told her coach it was a “ Rachel is sleeping at the pool tonight” nap..... he didn’t think that was funny... I’ll tell you though the second day was worse! Im finally out of the fog and up an hour really because I promised my 9 year old I’d bake cookies for her project that’s due today and oh yeah, she reminded me at bedtime 😒 fun times.

IDK.... I feel like I’ve hit that stall people keep talking about but who knows. The supplements aren’t so bad, I just forget to take the calcium with meals. Trying to get better.... oh and I’ve added biotin on my own.... my hair had always been one of my favorite attributes so I want to do what I can to keep it! Lol.