Hello All! Ok so today I spent all day at my daughters Winter guard competitions. I posted a picture on FB talking about how I was the "glam mom" for the team (hair & makeup). After posting this picture my inbox BLEW up! I guess a lot of people haven't seen me since I've lost the weight. I don't normally post full body pictures. I got called "tiny" and "amazing". TINY! I had to go back and look at the picture again. It's like I'm just now seeing my new self for the first time. I'm starting to see what everyone else sees. It's the weirdest feeling! I don't think I'm "tiny"' but compared to the 267 lbs I was last year I see what they are saying. I also noticed I need a butt! Lol that's the "oh my goodness" moment. Where did it go?! My tush literally hurt sitting in the bleachers all day. I kept having to switch from cheek to cheek. I started getting paranoid thinking people are going to think I have hemorrhoids the way I keep moving but no! It's the bones in my butt that don't have that fat cushioning! So I had a NSV and a painful realization all in one! Now what do I tell these people. One I was honest with because she's a rather big girl and I didn't want to feed her some lie and get her hopes up. The others I said thank you and avoided the question. I don't mind telling overweight people but I don't like telling my skinny friends. I'm not sure why that is but I just don't feel the need to elaborate with them. Anyway just thought I'd share. Share yours if you have one! I posted the picture below , not the greatest but a 6 year old took it sooooo... The other is my super proud guard mom picture living on coffee and sour rainbow straws. Can't be good all the time!

Congratulations! I can tell you are a proud guard mom ☺

I still pick out the 3x shirts every time I shop. I end up putting them back to get a 1x now, but somehow I don't see myself as any different yet.

I can't wait until the day I can too.

Thanks for sharing. ????

@@Alex Brecher Thank you! Now about getting me a discount on plastics in Mexico......

@@mykdzmom It's just hitting me after 14 months so just hold on! I love the guard. I even bought the shirt ha! I didn't get to do that kind of stuff as a kid so I vicariously through her.

@@Elode You look fantastic! Tiny and you have the prettiest eyes

I hope I can get all my weight off and maintain. I can eat more than I see folks posting on here so that worries me a bit.

Your success is a great motivator!

@@VDLT Awww thanks love! I got those peepers from my dad. As long as you're eating the right things it's fine! Keep it up!

I got my braces today!!! Liquids for 4 days yuck!

You look fantastic! I will say slender instead of tiny... but very slender and still curvy.

@@Elode

Now your tiny and have braces. You look like a beautiful teenager.

The braces look great. Did they take the expander out?

Elode, you are a hot mama! Your husband must feel like he is the luckiest man alive! You rock the leggin's! Your hard work has paid off, don't be ashamed to show it! We love pictures to keep us motivated! Glad you got such great reviews on your new bod! So happy for you!

@@BestDayEver I wish! Nope, I have to have it 6-8 months. It's been 2. I'm praying for the 6!

@@jenn1 lol! Well thank you!

@@katladee Thank you so much! I did wear those legging, out of the house and in public and everything! First time in public. I think this summer I'm going to pass those boots of. Like the traveling pants on boots. They were my first NSV. The one I wanted the most and now they're too big around the legs but I still love them. They need to go to someone else on this journey who will love them as much as I do/did.

One I was honest with because she's a rather big girl and I didn't want to feed her some lie and get her hopes up. The others I said thank you and avoided the question. I don't mind telling overweight people but I don't like telling my skinny friends. I'm not sure why that is but I just don't feel the need to elaborate with them.

You look absolutely WONDERFUL! Congrats on your amazing success!

I understand your willingness to share with overweight people vs. your skinny friends. Although I am an open book about my journey, it is usually those who have not had to battle obesity whom judge us and are not as understanding. They ask questions like, "Well, couldn't you have done that without the surgery?" Versus overweight people who more likely (not always) to understand our decision to go to such extreme measures to lose weight.

Anyway, super proud of you and your success. Keep on rocking that sleeve!!!

@@NewSetOfCurves Thank you!

@@Elode Girl............You're hot! (congats, you really do look amazing, and I'm super jealous)