The first few October guys and gals will be joining the losers' bench today! Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it. I'm joining you tomorrow. :-)

Molly (10/2/13)

Love the before and after pics!!! I need to find a before…

I have my 3 month appointment coming up next monday.. I'm supposed to do blood work, but I'm a little nervous about it.. I've had an infection in my tooth, long story short, the dentist opened up the tooth to let it drain and I've been on antibiotics for a couple days.. Since all of this tooth business, I have not taken any Vitamins, I can't chew at all.. I'm hoping once the pain goes away I can start chewing.. I know its only for a few days, but with the blood work coming up, I'm a little nervous it'll show up that I'm deficient.. I guess I'll have to see what happens…

Love the before and after pics!!! I need to find a before…

I have my 3 month appointment coming up next monday.. I'm supposed to do blood work, but I'm a little nervous about it.. I've had an infection in my tooth, long story short, the dentist opened up the tooth to let it drain and I've been on antibiotics for a couple days.. Since all of this tooth business, I have not taken any Vitamins, I can't chew at all.. I'm hoping once the pain goes away I can start chewing.. I know its only for a few days, but with the blood work coming up, I'm a little nervous it'll show up that I'm deficient.. I guess I'll have to see what happens…

I am so sorry you are going through this! Hugs. I also hope your blood work comes back fine! I am positive in thinking that it will, you have been trying so very hard at this.

Angie-I agree with Molly. Your smile in your pic is so big! You look good.

Imgriego--Congrats on your loss and your pic shows it.

Love the before and after pics!!! I need to find a before…

I have my 3 month appointment coming up next monday.. I'm supposed to do blood work, but I'm a little nervous about it.. I've had an infection in my tooth, long story short, the dentist opened up the tooth to let it drain and I've been on antibiotics for a couple days.. Since all of this tooth business, I have not taken any Vitamins, I can't chew at all.. I'm hoping once the pain goes away I can start chewing.. I know its only for a few days, but with the blood work coming up, I'm a little nervous it'll show up that I'm deficient.. I guess I'll have to see what happens…

I am so sorry you are going through this! Hugs. I also hope your blood work comes back fine! I am positive in thinking that it will, you have been trying so very hard at this.

Thanx!! I'll definitely explain to the surgeon what happened, but I'm hoping the blood work comes back good!!

Hwhwhh

Disregard my response above...couldn't get my nook to work.

Hw 302

Cw140

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Oh yeah surgery day was oct 7th

Oh yeah surgery day was oct 7th

You have lost 162lbs since October 7th?

Sorry 240 is cw...I wish I was 140

AutumnPunkin - very impressive photos! Love the hair and your dress!

Donnascell - looking good!

Thanks, ladies! I can't wait to see your progress pics. Even though I've gone down 2-3 sizes so far, it wasn't until I put my photos side by side that I saw a difference. Molly

I did the same thing. I was so excited after seeing the side by side shots, like "omg! Now I know why everyone else keeps telling me I'm melting". I just don't think we really see the full extent of our weightless when we see ourselves in the mirror everyday.

September 21, 2013 to December 31, 2013

Surgery 10/30/13 only down 25 since surgery and a total if 52 since September.

LessofKat,

Always count from your HW. It's all part of your WL journey. You look fab!

Haven't posted updates in a while. I'm so happy with me, learning so much and actually using this gift to get me where I want to be. I RELY on all of you daily. I may not post here often but I read here daily; for tips, advice, and food suggestions. You guys are such great motivators and supporters, and to complete strangers. Just want you all to know you have been to me anyway.

My weight loss is going great. I have no complaints and it has exceeded my own expectations. I have good, great and bad days when it comes to eating. Some days I fall short of protein/water requirements. Some days I've grabbed a piece of chocolate and savored every melting second of it. Some days I've met all requirements and didn't grab the chocolate.

I refuse to live restricted by food boundaries, but I also refuse to fail at this amazing shot at getting my health back. So this is where my own choices and will power and learning to live better has taken a slightly different road than before. My road now is navigated by ME. Just that simple. I am responsible and I will be responsible, for ME.

My stats today:

HW 234

DOS 10-07-13 221

CW 187

That's almost averaging .5lb a DAY. WTH!?!?

So yeah you could say I'm kinda thankful!!