Who's out there? We don't have too long to wait!!!:clap2:

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You look like a totally different person! I would not recognize you. Those pants you have on today look a little Baggy!

I still can't get my pictures to post, but my avatar picture is from two nights ago when we went out for our anniversary.

NSV- My husband said we were walking to the table at Texas Roadhouse and we walked by a table and he saw some guy look me up and down. He said it was the wierdest feeling. He's not use to that, neither am I. He said it was a guy a little older than us (not some old gross dude). I was flattered!

Mantee...you look great....so handsome!!!!

Twinn Mommy....way to go.....husband is gonna start getting jealous! Feel great I bet!

Way to go TwinMommy....onderland for ever!!!! Great NSV too!

Manatee.....awesome!

I had a small NSV today....my husband said he liked me wearing tight sweaters again!!! (He is a boob man) I never thought I would feel comfortable wearing sorta form fitting sweaters but hey if he likes it..I will be wearing sweaters till July!!!LOL

Hey gang! I haven't posted in awhile. Everyone is doing so GREAT! I'm truely impressed with everyone's success! As of today I'm weighing in around 171 lbs. Down 65 lbs and man does it feel good! Wearing a size 14 jean comfortably. Been overweight for 7 years (since 2nd kid was born). So it's feeling good to get back down near my "normal" weight. Still wanna lose more. Want to be at my goal weight before or by my 1 year anniversary. I think I can do it. Just 20 - 25 more pounds for me. I bought some size 12 capris that are already out in the stores. I could get them on but they were snug and I had the 'ol muffin top. Need to lose another 10 or so pounds before I'd feel comfortable wearing them in public. But I should be able to do that by the time the weather gets to where I'd want to wear them. Well, that's it for me. Take care! -Rachel

Manatee...

WOW!!!! You look like your much younger, much skinnier brother...cool!

Twinmommy...

Onederland!!! Such a huge milesstone...CONGRATS!!!

Sandra...

Sounds like water weight to me...how's your salt intake or maybe TOM? It sould drop off as quick as it came.

Everybody...Isn't it amazing to feel normal!!! Sometimes people stare, but it's because I've changed so much, not because I'm the "elephant in the room". I still stare in the mirror...somebody pinch me!

Sue

Just wanted to share a "MOMENT" I had this morning. I get to work and put up my stuff, turn on computers then I walk across the street to Starbucks for my morning addiction. I usuall cross at the cross walk, but this morning there was some road construction so I had to cross in the middle of the street. Well on my way back same situation...but we have glass windows through out the building and I saw myself walking from across but didnt recongize myself. The closer I got I realized it was me.....I actually looked normal.....not a big girl....just tall and normal. I am not gonna say skinny...because I know I am not that, but I looked NORMAL. I am wearing a size Medium shirt today and my size 14 pants are falling off. I feel sooooo blessed.

Sandra

on a more funny note.....I have always worn the Lane Bryant panties....hey they are comfy and dont ride up. Well lately when I sit down the panties slide down and when I get up I have to pull up my pants and my panties. Well just like all of you I have clothes, bra's, panties in all sizes. I had to give up my LB size 14 panties. So today is cute panty day!!!! LOL!!!! My husband saw me getting dressed this morning and said.....hey...who are those for???? I said just for me!!!

LOL!!

Sandra

Just wanted to share a "MOMENT" I had this morning. I get to work and put up my stuff, turn on computers then I walk across the street to Starbucks for my morning addiction. I usuall cross at the cross walk, but this morning there was some road construction so I had to cross in the middle of the street. Well on my way back same situation...but we have glass windows through out the building and I saw myself walking from across but didnt recongize myself. The closer I got I realized it was me.....I actually looked normal.....not a big girl....just tall and normal. I am not gonna say skinny...because I know I am not that, but I looked NORMAL. I am wearing a size Medium shirt today and my size 14 pants are falling off. I feel sooooo blessed.

Sandra

Moments like that are great. It is like we have a "fat girl" mentality. I may become addicted to shopping because for so long nothing fit, and I would over-buy for my kids to compensate. Now I buy for me.

I bought some misses 18s last night at Ross! MISSES! We are so blessed to live in a day and time where we have great tools like the band. Sometimes I catch myself freaking a little when I get rid of stuff. Like what if I get big again??? Like I said-fat girl mentality.

It sure is hard to keep the shopping to a managable amount. For so long I've bought pretty much anything that I could find to fit, now I've got to be much more picky. I still want to buy everything that fits, which really gets me in trouble...so much fits! Lately I've been staying out of the stores, it was justs getting out of hand. On the high side, it is easier to find thing on clearance sales, with so many more options. I ussually don't have to pay as much for what I want/need. I do need to find some new jeans, I've always bought the same style from Avenue, but I'm in the 14's now and that's a low as they go...such problems...LOL

Sandra...

I can totally relate to the pantie thing, mine look like clown bloomers by the end of the day...time to buy some new ones.

Sue

Sue and Sandra....I am telling you to go thong, you will not regret it!!!! Or even better are the cheeky panties. They are so comfortable and feel so sexy!

Now that we can....I say cute panties for all!!! No more Granny Panties!!!!

I have a saddlebag issue...so that part of my body doesn't exactly feel sexy (yet). I tried the "cheeky" panties, and it just felt like I was displaying my worst attribute...some day (probably after a visit the plasstic surgeon)! I feel better if I concenrate on other "angles" where things are looking a little more attractive. I feel fantastic when I stand in my bathroom mirror...it shows me from the hips up...LOL!

Sue

Sue....don't be so tough on yourself!! I am sure you look great. I am not saying that I look good in a thong...they are just very comfortable and anything is better than the bloomers I was wearing!!!

I have no clothes!

I just went through and tossed everything with an "x" in the size, anything that didn't fit, etc. I thought I had lots of clothes, but it turns out I really don't own anything at all.

I have six (6) 39 gallon bags full of clothes headed to the Goodwill.

A good problem I suppose. Now I need to develop a style, instead of just buying the only thing in the store that fits.

I have no clothes!

I just went through and tossed everything with an "x" in the size, anything that didn't fit, etc. I thought I had lots of clothes, but it turns out I really don't own anything at all.

I have six (6) 39 gallon bags full of clothes headed to the Goodwill.

A good problem I suppose. Now I need to develop a style, instead of just buying the only thing in the store that fits.

I personally like trendy. I could see you being preppy w/ maybe some highlights. What else can guys do? Ladies change hairstyles, get nails done, tan, etc................... Just a thought!