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Hi everyone! I have not been on for awhile. Things have been crazy with moving to a new home and whatnot. Just wanted to give a little inspiration to everyone. I have now lost 70 pounds since surgery and a total of 84 pounds. So great full for my sleeve. I went from a size 22/2X to size medium tops and 10 bottoms. I feel 10 years younger!

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This was yesterday while trying on new jackets. Excuse my lazy day hair. Lol!

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Way to go, Girl Friend. You Rock! Any words of wisdom you want to share with the rest of us -- things that seemed to work well for you?

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Don't obsess about the numbers on the scale, keep track in inches too. It helps to reassure yourself you are still losing. I found the more you stress about it the slower the loss goes. Also found when I eat too routinely, same thing everyday, loss slowed, throwing in higher Protein days, then a higher carb day every so often seemed to keep jump starting my metabolism the scale to keep going. Keep your body guessing. Also Water, water, water..... Low sodium! Anything from a can, even low sodium items, rinse once. It will reduce the sodium by half of what nut facts state. The best thing I have found now at six months is just be "practical" about your way of life and eating habits. I can just about tolerate anything now, and it's all about moderation. I eat and participate in activities that I enjoy. I am no longer forcing down a shake, or going to the gym that I hate. I'm eating every two to three hours, making healthy choices when I do, and I hike around my own property and take care of my livestock daily, take my toddler out for walks, and dance to silly preschool songs. It all fits into my lifestyle. And with every season new things to look forward to and experience. Can't wait to go sledding! I've been to embarrassed to go, and I'm ready to feel like a kid again! And I do! I found for me, looking at this journey in this way, makes sense and its realistic long term.

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Do you have a before pic to post? I can't see your avatar on my phone.

You look so skinny! I'm a size 20 and I can't wait to say I'm a size 10!! It seems like you lost really fast too!! I hope I lose that fast! Come on February!!

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Go to my profile and there is a photo there, but I will post one in this thread in a few minutes????????

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Do you have a before pic to post? I can't see your avatar on my phone.

You look so skinny! I'm a size 20 and I can't wait to say I'm a size 10!! It seems like you lost really fast too!! I hope I lose that fast! Come on February!!

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Hi everyone! I have not been on for awhile. Things have been crazy with moving to a new home and whatnot. Just wanted to give a little inspiration to everyone. I have now lost 70 pounds since surgery and a total of 84 pounds. So great full for my sleeve. I went from a size 22/2X to size medium tops and 10 bottoms. I feel 10 years younger!

Awesome job!!!!

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You look amazing!! Keep up the great work!!

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Congrats, you look great!! Thanx for sharing and for the inspiration!!

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You go girl! That is so awesome!!

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You look awesome!

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Don't obsess about the numbers on the scale' date=' keep track in inches too. It helps to reassure yourself you are still losing. I found the more you stress about it the slower the loss goes. Also found when I eat too routinely, same thing everyday, loss slowed, throwing in higher Protein days, then a higher carb day every so often seemed to keep jump starting my metabolism the scale to keep going. Keep your body guessing. Also Water, Water, water..... Low sodium! Anything from a can, even low sodium items, rinse once. It will reduce the sodium by half of what nut facts state. The best thing I have found now at six months is just be "practical" about your way of life and eating habits. I can just about tolerate anything now, and it's all about moderation. I eat and participate in activities that I enjoy. I am no longer forcing down a shake, or going to the gym that I hate. I'm eating every two to three hours, making healthy choices when I do, and I hike around my own property and take care of my livestock daily, take my toddler out for walks, and dance to silly preschool songs. It all fits into my lifestyle. And with every season new things to look forward to and experience. Can't wait to go sledding! I've been to embarrassed to go, and I'm ready to feel like a kid again! And I do! I found for me, looking at this journey in this way, makes sense and its realistic long term.[/quote']

Thank you for the motivation, I certainly need it. The above post hits home as I'm always worrying about my numbers on the scale. I was close to your starting weight. I've lost 32 pounds to date. I have a couple questions for you. What kinds of things do you eat and what did you do for your arms? Thanks!

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