Amanda1982

You are new to the process, just remember the scale is not your friend, the measuring tape is lol. I gain weight periodically throughout the month for instance is it close to your "TOM" if so the weight gain could be water retention. Don't panic if you are eating right and exercising the weight will come off.... the key is to stop watching the numbers Follow me on Twittwer @myworldalc

Is there anyone else that notices that when they are stressed out mentally, physically or upset that your band seems to be tighter?

Thank everyone for the support, I'll be sure to post the link for the website once it's up!

My Surgeon’s office just asked me to come in for a Photo Shoot, the want to have my before and after pictures on their new website. I’m so excited! They also asked that I write a testimony that they can use as well! Although I’m a little nervous about the before picture they may use lol!

Another year down and I'm happy to report that I'm 110 pounds down, I exercise daily and I'm in a size 8 pants....Life is GRAND!!

Black Is© Sharon D. Brown-Rogers Black isBlack is as beautiful as a bed of milky white clouds.Black is as beautiful as soft as a newborn baby hair.Black is as beautiful as standing up for what is right.Black is as beautiful as trying on grandmother's classy hats.Black is as beautiful as you and I saying Hi!Black is as beautiful as two sisters walking hand in hand.Black is as beautiful as wading in a pond on a hot summer day.Black is as beautiful as you holding your baby for the very first time.Black is as beautiful as saying I miss you.Black is as beautiful as going fishing with your dad.Black is as beautiful as calling your mother on her birthday.Black is as beautiful as two brothers playing basketball.Black is as beautiful braiding your sister’s hair.Black is as beautiful as grandpa taking you to the park.Black is as beautiful as the sweet sound of a saxophone playing.Black is as beautiful as eating mom's Never Fell caramel cake.Black is as beautiful as the bright rising sun.Black is as beautiful as a simple kiss placed on the forehead.Black is as beautiful as lilies on Easter morning.Black is as beautiful as say I love you.Black is me and I AM BEAUTIFUL.

Yes, I report them everytime. I don't get the notifications anymore, but I can still see them when I look at my gallery...... just a little creeped out!

I'm bringing this back up becasue I'm still getting theses, is any one else? I'm thinking about closing my profile.

If I could talk to the old me, I would say……….. Amanda you are beautiful, but beauty is more than appearance. You have a strong heart and a strong mind and that is what makes you beautiful. The reality of the situation is, you are Morbidly Obese and at 277 pounds you could have some real heath issues if you don’t make a change. I promise you that once you start exercising you will love it, I know I do. The amount of stress that is release during a run or power walk will relax your mind and strengthen your heart. All of the negative energy and emotions that you are holding on to will be sweated out and literally washed down the shower drain. You kids will be impressed and encouraged by your strength, discipline, and the positive changes they see you making every day. Oh, and they will love all the cooking your doing. Others will be inspired by your pictures and your story, and one day you will complete a 5k run and it will be the best feeling you have experienced other than the birth of your children. I know your confidence is lower (hell, its non-existent) but you will slowly build it back up when you see changes happening in your body. What I’m saying is “You will have to get smaller, to become bigger.” Look in the mirror everyday and say I’m strong, I’m a survivor, and I’m me. Love ya! What would you say?

Draven, thank you so much and dylanmiles23 I hope so too!

Okay ladies I was worried about this one since he wanted to go to dinner. I was actually going to say "No” but I'm glad I didn't because I had an amazing time. Any of you who read my profile know that I was in an abusive relationship for over 9 years. So to have a man treat me like a Queen was wonderful. I was worried because "what if I ate to fast" or "what if I had a stuck episode"? But I prepared myself by looking at the menu online before meeting him at the restaurant so I already knew what was on the menu and what I would order. And during dinner I just remembered to take small bites and chew, chew, chew, and chew some more lol. Things went perfect. Although I didn't finish my meal, so I hope he doesn't think I was wasteful but all in all it was a great night!!!! Loving the new me!!!!

I had spinach and salmon for luch yestreday also lol. You are on the right track keep doing what you are doing!

Happy Friday everyone, why is your Black Beautiful?