I lost 20 stinking pounds. It's going on 2 months. I don't know if I'm expecting too much or what! But I thought it would have been more. My others fit like crap. I can't really go buy anything new bc I don't want to have to keep doing that. What to do.

Here re some before and after pictures with my hubby. The other pic is with my younger sister I am the gal with the pink bikini.

Can I just tell you I've been freaking out all day? I'm a size 18 now. I am dreaming of being able to look as good as you in a bikini. I thought - for sure I'm going to be a hot mess. But you look - freaking amazing. I mean... Holy crap. Thank you so much for sharing. What is your exercise routine like?

Missy part of it is genetics. I had always been tall and curvy but started putting on weight in the last 12 years so as I lost the weight, I just returned to what I used to look like, minus any muscle tone. I could be crucified for saying this but I don't exercise regularly. I really do want to start using weights and walk but I have to get clearance from my neurosurgeon because I had neck surgery this month.

I am having mine on the 8th, reading stories like yours really motivate and inspire me.

Missy part of it is genetics. I had always been tall and curvy but started putting on weight in the last 12 years so as I lost the weight' date=' I just returned to what I used to look like, minus any muscle tone. I could be crucified for saying this but I don't exercise regularly. I really do want to start using weights and walk but I have to get clearance from my neurosurgeon because I had neck surgery this month.[/quote']

Me too! I was skinny and had the flattest tummy ever! I hope my body remembered!

toria412

thinking you would have lost weight in a certain time period - this is a comment complaint

we didn't go to bed on a friday night - and gain 125 lbs by morning

we won't lose the weight like that either <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/angry.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

i think many of us have unreasonable expectations

losing 20 lbs these past two month

woo hoo!!!!!

i'm sure you are following all the eating/drinking rules' date=' right????

we will continue to see less and less of you as time passes <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

continued good luck <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

kathy[/quote']

Thank you. I'm not trying to be unrealistic. And I've thought about it the same way, i know it didn't happen over night. And remaining patient. Thank you.

You are doing fine - have you ever lost 20 lbs on any other diet in 2 mos. ?? and kept it off. Your body needs time to adjust - then you'll lose more......

Lol!! Correct! No I haven't lost 20 and kept it off. I'm trying to be patient. And realistic about my expectations. For the most part i like how I'm losing, it's coming off nicely. I guess because of how funky my clothes are fitting. I thought it would have been less. . Thank you.

I shopped at Walmart' date=' Khols and consignment shops. A year ago I was a size 18. Now I'm a size 2-4.[/quote']

Thank you. I like wal mart.

I shopped at Walmart' date=' Khols and consignment shops. A year ago I was a size 18. Now I'm a size 2-4.[/quote']

Ohhh by the way!!! You look great! You were beautiful before, wow! Congratulations!

Aww thanks